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Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

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AGENDA
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting  

MATT GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT
TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY, BEVAN DUFTY, TONY HALL,
FIONA MA, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK,
GAVIN NEWSOM, AARON PESKIN, GERARDO SANDOVAL

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve the February 18, 2003 and February 25, 2003 Meeting Minutes. 

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor's veto of ordinance appropriating funding for the investigation and litigation against Tutor-Saliba Construction (File 030132). The ordinance will be calendared for re-consideration on March 25, 2003. Override of a veto requires 2/3rds vote (8 votes) of the Board, the Board may either vote the legislation up or down, no amendments. The Board must act on the veto override within 30 days of the date of the veto (March 7, 2003). The last regular Board meeting for Board action on the veto will be April 1, 2003. 


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 8

Recommendation of the Finance and Audits Committee
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick 

1.  030179  [Lease of Real Property] 
Resolution authorizing the exercise of a five year option to extend the lease of approximately 25,939 square feet of space at 1390 Market Street for the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the City Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Newsom 

2.  030128  [Training programs for clinical and related professionals]  Supervisors Dufty, Ma 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Health Network of San Francisco, Laguna Honda Hospital (CHN, LHH) to enter retroactively into an amendment to a contract agreement with The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (STANFORD), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $5,000 for research services; for the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

3.  030233  [Provide car seats and information to pregnant and parenting teens]  Supervisors Dufty, Ma 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a new grant in the amount of $2,500 from the State of California Department of Health Services (CDHS), to implement a car seat bank program; for the period of December 15, 2002 through January 31, 2003. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

4.  030235  [Cover the Uninsured Week]  Supervisors Dufty, Ma 
Resolution endorsing and supporting Cover the Uninsured Week, encouraging San Franciscans to attend the week's events to offer ideas and recommendations to address the problem of the uninsured, and proclaiming March 10 through 16 "Cover the Uninsured Week" in San Francisco. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell, Ammiano 

5.  030165  [STOP Intersections] 
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Gennessee Street and Joost Avenue, stopping Gennessee Street and Joost Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP;
Castro Street, stopping northbound Castro Street at Bemis and Sussex Streets; 
Milton I. Ross Street and Jerrold Avenue, stopping both eastbound and westbound Milton I. Ross Street; and
Lettuce Lane and Jerrold Avenue, stopping eastbound Lettuce Lane at Jerrold Avenue. (Parking and Traffic Department) 
(1/21/03: 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. 2565; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

6.  030166  [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] 
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND 
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Russian Hill Place, east side, from Vallejo to 15 feet northerly.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Point Lobos Avenue, south side, from 40th Avenue to 80 feet westerly (adjacent to center roadway island).

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME, 10 PM - 6 AM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH 
Executive Park Boulevard, east side, between Alana Way and Blanken Avenue.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Ervine Street, west side, from Wilde Street to 346 feet southerly;
South Park Avenue, both sides, from 2nd Street to 125 feet westerly; and
South Park Avenue, both sides, from 3rd Street to 125 feet easterly.

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -
ESTABLISH
18th Street, both sides, between 3rd and Tennessee Streets.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 
7th Street, west side, from 48 to 76 feet north of Townsend Street (accommodates six unmetered motorcycle parking spaces); and

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
8th Street, east side, from Division Street to 10.5 feet northerly (accommodates three unmetered motorcycle parking spaces).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
17th Street, both sides, between Shrader and Stanyan Streets (4900 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - RESCIND
Rose Street, north side, from Market Street to 26 feet westerly.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Arkansas Street, east side, from 50 feet south of 17th Street to Marioposa Street (100 block, starting with address #113); and
Arkansas Street, west side, between 17th and Mariposa Streets (100 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 
25th Street, both sides, between Church and Dolores Streets (3800 block); 
Church Street, both sides, between 25th and Clipper Streets. (portion of the 1300 block);
Fair Oaks Street, both sides, between 21st and 22nd Streets (Unit block); and
Valencia Street, east side, from 22nd to 23rd Streets (1100 block).

(Note: The meters will not be removed and Residential Permit Parking signs will not be installed on Valencia Street.) (Parking and Traffic Department) 
(1/21/03: 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. 2565; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty, Gonzalez 

7.  021545  [Appointments] 
Resolution appointing Cheryl Brinkman, Susan Vaughn, Ken Kelton, Jeanne Lynch, Pi Ra, Howard Strassner, Shirley Bierly, Ed Franklin, and Sharon Priest, terms to be determined, to the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee. 
Cheryl Brinkman, new position, seat 1, must be a representative from a pedestrian safety organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Susan Vaughn, new position, seat 2, must be a representative from a pedestrian safety organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Ken Kelton, new position, seat 3, must be a representative from a pedestrian safety organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Jeanne Lynch, new position, seat 4, must be a representative from a senior or disability organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Pi Ra, new position, seat 6, must be a representative from a bicycle or other non-motorized wheeled personal transport organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Howard Strassner, new position, seat 7, must be a representative from a transit or environmental organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Shirley Bierly, new position, seat 9, must be a representative from a public health organization, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Ed Franklin, new position, seat 10, must be a representative from the public at-large, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined);
Sharon Priest, new position, seat 11, must be a representative from the public at-large, for a two-year term (ending date to be determined).
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

8.  030259  [Appointments] 
Motion appointing Jim Meko, Terrance Alan and Erik Joseph Pred, terms to be determined, to the Entertainment Commission. 
Jim Meko, new position, seat 1, shall represent the interests of City neighborhood associations or groups for a term to be determined.
Terrance Alan, new position, seat 2, shall represent the interests of entertainment associations or groups for a term to be determined.
Erik Joseph Pred, new position, seat 3, shall represent the interests of the public health community for a term to be determined.
 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________ 

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget Committee
Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Maxwell, Ma 

9.  030088  [MOU, Local 790, for staff nurses and per diem nurses]  Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell, Daly 
Ordinance adopting and implementing an amendment to the 2000-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO for staff nurses and per diem nurses by extending the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through June 30, 2005. 
(Fiscal impact.)
 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell and Daly requested to be added as co-sponsors. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

10.  030089  [MOU, Local 856 for Supervising Nurses]  Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell, Daly 
Ordinance adopting and implementing an amendment to the 2001-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Teamsters Local 856 for Supervising Nurses by extending the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through June 30, 2005. 
(Fiscal impact.)
 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell and Daly requested to be added as co-sponsors. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

Recommendation of the City Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Newsom 

11.  021857  [Amend Health Code - Lead Hazard Definition Amendment]  Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Daly 
Ordinance amending Section 1601 of Article 26 of the San Francisco Health Code to change the title of the Article to emphasize the lead poisoning prevention aspect of the Article; amending the definitions for various lead hazards in Section 1603 of Article 26 of the San Francisco Health Code to conform with the newly promulgated lead levels from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") and the California Department of Health Services ("CDHS") for Dust-Lead Hazard; conforming the terms used in the Article to those used by USEPA and CDHS; amending the definitions for "Case-Managed Child," "Elevated Blood Lead Child" and "Lead-Poisoned Child" to conform with the new requirements from the California Department of Health Services regarding case-management of lead-poisoned children, and making conforming changes to Sections 1601, 1602, 1604, 1617, and 1626. 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisors Newsom and Daly requested to be added as co-sponsors. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

Recommendation of the Finance and Audits Committee
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick 

12.  030245  [Funding for the program management services for PUC capital projects]  Mayor 
Ordinance appropriating $5,600,000 of fund balance from the Water Department, $560,000 of fund balance from Hetch Hetchy, and $840,000 of fund balance from Clean Water for a total of $7,000,000 for program management services for the Public Utilities Commission's capital projects for fiscal year 2002-03, placing $5,188,465 on Finance and Audits Committee Reserve. (Mayor) 
(Fiscal impact; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

Recommendations of the Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell, Ammiano 

13.  030029  [Authorizing MTA to proceed with CM/GC project delivery method for Muni Metro East Project]  Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, Dufty, Newsom 
Ordinance exempting the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) from subcontractor listing requirements of Administrative Code Chapter 6 for the proposed construction of the Muni Metro East Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Operations Facility Project; and authorizing the MTA to take all necessary steps to procure such work through a CM/GC contract duly awarded pursuant to this Ordinance. (Municipal Transportation Agency) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/4/2003, AMENDED. 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED. Supervisors Dufty and Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

14.  030146  [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk]  Supervisor Hall 
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1558 to change the official sidewalk width at the southeast and southwest corners of Woodside and Idora Avenues; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Hall requested to be added as sponsor. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

15.  030097  [Designate the 1338 Filbert Street Cottages as a Landmark]  Supervisors Peskin, Daly, Ammiano, Gonzalez, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Hall, Maxwell 
Ordinance amending Appendix A of Planning Code Article 10 to designate the 1338 Filbert Street Cottages as Landmark No. 232. 
3/4/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget Committee
Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Gonzalez 

16.  030095  [Recreation and Parks -- Fees]  Mayor 
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code by amending Sections 7.16 and 7.18 to require a cleaning deposit and reimbursement for costs for the use of park facilities; amending Sections 12.05, 12.07, 12.20, and adding Sections 12.21, 12.22, 12.23, 12.24, 12.25, 12.26, 12.27 to increase the fees charged for the use of Recreation and Park facilities for weddings, events, picnics, photography and filming, encroachment, for parking on the Golden Gate Park Concourse and for classes at the Sharon Arts Studio; and adding Section 12.28 authorizing the Recreation and Park Commission to develop policies and procedures to allow the General Manager to reduce or waive fees in the case of demonstrated financial hardship. (Mayor) 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Maxwell, Ma, Gonzalez 

17.  022049  [Contracting out Laundry Services at San Francisco General Hospital] 
Resolution concurring retroactively, with the Controller's certification that the laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees. (Public Health Department) 
(Fiscal impact; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the Finance and Audits Committee
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick 

18.  021997  [Authorizing the transfer of Institutional Police from the Department of Public Health to the Sheriff]  Supervisors Peskin, Dufty, Ma, Newsom 
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by adding a new Section 1.59 to authorize the transfer of the Institutional Police Department from the Department of Public Health to the Sheriff. 
(Fiscal impact.)
 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

19.  030220  [International Museum of Women]  Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Peskin, McGoldrick 
Resolution exempting the potential lease of Pier 26 to the International Museum of Women from the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code Section 2.6-1. 
2/18/2003, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisors Dufty and Maxwell requested to be added as co-sponsors. 
2/18/2003, REFERRED to Finance and Audits Committee. Supervisor Hall requested that this matter be referred to Committee. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

20.  030224  [Appropriation - Assessor-Recorder's Office]  Supervisor Dufty 
Ordinance appropriating $349,671 in surplus recording fees and re-appropriating $194,128 in equipment, materials and supplies and professional services for a total of $543,799 to cover shortfalls in salaries and services of other departments and for temporary salaries and fringes to address the backlog of deed processing, appraisals, permits, appeals in the Assessor-Recorder's Office for fiscal year 2002-03. 
(Fiscal impact; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

Recommendations of the City Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Newsom 

21.  030237  [911 Digital Technology]  Supervisors Newsom, Dufty, Ma 
Resolution urging the Office of the District Attorney, the San Francisco Police Department, the Department of Telecommunications and Information Systems, the Emergency Communications Department, and the Department on the Status of Women to collaborate in order to consider and make recommendations on the advantages of bringing 911 digital technology to the City and County of San Francisco as another viable medium of combating domestic violence. 
2/18/2003, REFERRED to City Services Committee. Supervisor Gonzalez requested that this matter be referred to Committee. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

22.  030247  [Accept-Expend Federal Grant]  Supervisors Dufty, Ma, Newsom 
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 U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Community Oriented Policing for a project entitled "COPS-MORE 2002; Crime Analysis Hardware and Software". (Police Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

23.  030026  [Liquor License Transfer, 560 Hayes Street] 
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 1419 Stockton Street to 560 Hayes Street (District 6), to Beau Timken for True Sake, LLC 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? 

24.  030084  [Liquor License Transfer, 1419 Fillmore Street] 
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 711 Market Street, to Pascal B. Thiam for Savanna Jazz, LLC located at 1419 Fillmore Street (District 5), 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? 

25.  030133  [Loan application relating to the renovation of the San Francisco Marina]  Supervisor Newsom 
Resolution certifying the need for the renovation of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor; requesting a loan from the California Department of Boating and Waterways to finance the renovation of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor; approving the form of the loan application documentation and authorizing the submission of such documentation to the California Department of Boating and Waterways; and ratifying and approving actions taken in connection with the submission of the loan application. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell, Ammiano 

26.  021772  [Conditional Use Revocation]  Supervisor Gonzalez 
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 303 to provide for the revocation of a conditional use authorization upon a finding that the applicant provided false information in obtaining the conditional use; adopting findings under Planning Code Section 302. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

27.  030081  [Parking Regulations, Blanken Avenue] 
Ordinance deleting Section 28.5.5 of the San Francisco Traffic Code restricting certain vehicles over 6,000 pounds on Blanken Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Tunnel Avenue. (Parking and Traffic Department) 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

28.  030099  [Extending annual condominium conversion limitation]  Supervisor McGoldrick 
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code Article 9, Section 1396 to extend the annual condominium conversion limitation for two additional years and providing for the conversion of specified buildings where a property owner submitted a subdivision application on or before January 21, 2003. 
2/4/03 in Board: Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

29.  030157  [1250 Haight Street - Zoning Map Change from RM-1 to RM-1 and Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing SUD] 
Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for change in property use classification of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue, from an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District to an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District and the Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

30.  030158  [1250 Haight Street - Zoning Map Change from 40-X to 40-X and 60-X Height and Bulk District] 
Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for change in property height classification of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue, from 40-X Height and Bulk District to 60-X Height and Bulk District; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

31.  030155  [1250 Haight Street - Special Use District to create Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing] 
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.23 to create a Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) 
(Companion measure to Files 030155, 030156, 030157, 030158; Planning Resolution Nos. 16500 and 16501 adopting all four proposed Planning Code and Zoning Map amendments (Reclassification Application No. 2002.0451CTZ on December 19, 2002; Motion No. 16502 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0451CTZ on December 19, 2002; Certificate of Determination/Exclusion from CEQA Environmental Review dated September 10, 2002; No Public Benefit Recipient.)
(2/18/03 in Board: Supervisor Gonzalez submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title.)
 
2/18/2003, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Gonzalez submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

32.  030156  [1250 Haight Street - Special Use District to create Special Height Exception for the Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing] 
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 263.16 to create a special height control for the Haight Street Senior Affordable Housing Special Use District of a property described as Assessor's Block 1234, Lots 11 and 14, located at 1250 Haight Street, on the north side, between Lyon Street and Central Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

33.  021945  [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] 
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Stillman Street, north side, between 147 Stillman and 4th Streets.

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. (Parking and Traffic Department) 
(DPT Order No. 2508.)
 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Hall, Dufty, Gonzalez 

34.  021996  [Voter Information Pamphlet Amendments]  Supervisor Gonzalez 
Ordinance amending sections 500, 530 and 550 of the San Francisco Municipal Elections Code to require the Director of Elections to publish in the Voter Information Pamphlet: (1) a description of every elector's right to seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials in the Voter Information Pamphlet to be amended or deleted, and (2) a disclaimer at the beginning of each ballot measure argument and rebuttal authorized by the Board of Supervisors explaining which members of the Board of Supervisors endorse, oppose or have taken no position on the measure; and to clarify that when the Board of Supervisors authorizes a member or members of that body to submit a ballot measure argument or rebuttal, it shall do so by motion, and it need not take any further action, including voting on or otherwise approving the actual text of the argument or rebuttal. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

35.  030188  [Confirming the re-appointment of Benny Yee to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency]  Mayor 
Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Benny Yee to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for a four-year term ending September 3, 2006. (Mayor) 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

36.  030190  [Confirming the re-appointment of Leroy King to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency]  Mayor 
Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Leroy King to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for a four-year term ending September 3, 2006. (Mayor) 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

37.  030191  [Confirming the re-appointment of Michael Hardeman to the San Francisco Port Commission]  Mayor 
Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael Hardeman to the San Francisco Port Commission for a four-year term ending May 1, 2006. (Mayor) 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

38.  030137  [Scheduling Items on Committee Consent Agendas]  Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin 
Motion amending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to provide additional guidelines for scheduling items on consent agendas in Board Committee meetings. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

From the Rules Committee "Without Recommendation"
Present: Supervisors Dufty, Gonzalez 

39.  030189  [Confirming the appointment of Ben Hom to the San Francisco Port Commission]  Mayor 
Resolution confirming the appointment of Ben Hom to the San Francisco Port Commission, for a four-year term ending May 1, 2006. (Mayor) 
Supervisor Hall was excused from voting on this matter. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 


COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures. 

From the Land Use Committee
The following item will be considered by the Land Use Committee at a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report. 

40.  030372  [Designate One of the Four 1338 Filbert Street Cottages as a Landmark]  Supervisors Peskin, Daly, Ammiano, Gonzalez, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Hall, Maxwell 
Ordinance amending Planning Code Article 10 to designate One of the Four Cottages located at 1338 Filbert Street, Lot 31 in Assessor's Block 524, as Landmark No. ___. 
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 

41.  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. 

42.  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 43 through 60

43.  030359  [Needle Exchange Emergency]  Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, 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. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

44.  030360  [Honoring National Order of the Ancient Order of Hibernians]  Supervisors Hall, McGoldrick 
Resolution honoring The National Order of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for launching the Hibernian Hunger Project. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

45.  030361  [Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day]  Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Gonzalez, Maxwell, Dufty, Daly, Hall, McGoldrick, Ma, Sandoval 
Resolution declaring April 24, 2003 Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in San Francisco. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

46.  030362  [Gift Acceptance - "Spaceship Earth" Sculpture]  Supervisors Peskin, Gonzalez, Daly 
Resolution recommending the acceptance of a gift, "Spaceship Earth" as a sculptural monument to David R. Brower, first Executive Director of the Sierra Club. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

47.  030363  [Commend SF Police Department]  Supervisor Newsom 
Resolution commending the San Francisco Police Department for having been selected to receive a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice to purchase state-of-the-art crime mapping technology through the federal "Community Oriented Policing Services-Making Officer Redeployment Effective program; and urging the San Francisco Police Department to continue to adopt innovative technology and management strategies; and to adopt an accountability system as the department begins to implement the technology component of CompStat. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

48.  030364  [Commend David R. Brower]  Supervisor Newsom 
Resolution supporting the placement of a sculpture in the City of San Francisco to establish a suitable and permanent memorial in commemoration of the late David R. Brower. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

49.  030365  [Funding Levels for Department of Aging and Adult Services]  Supervisor Newsom 
Resolution urging the Mayor to maintain funding levels for services for older adults and adults with disabilities served by and through the Department of Aging and Adult Services. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

50.  030366  [Urge Congress to Pass Filipino Veterans Equity Act]  Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, McGoldrick, Ma, Dufty, Peskin, Maxwell, Hall 
Resolution urging 108th U.S. Congress to pass HR 677: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2003. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

51.  030367  [Recognize the 3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade]  Supervisor Sandoval 
Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival on March 30, 2003. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

52.  030368  [Commend South of Market Employment Center]  Supervisor Sandoval 
Resolution commending the South of Market Employment Center/Mission Hiring Hall for organizing a successful Resource Job Fair for displaced airport security screeners from San Francisco International Airport. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

53.  030369  [Support Establishment of New Mission Campus]  Supervisor Sandoval 
Resolution urging the SFUSD School Board to support the establishment of the City College of San Francisco New Mission Campus to be located at 106 and 110 Bartlett Street. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

54.  030370  [Exploitation of Youth Task Force Final Report]  Supervisor Ammiano 
Resolution accepting the recommendations from the Task Force to End the Exploitation of Youth presented at a hearing scheduled February 27, 2003 in the City Services Committee. 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 

55.  030321  [Final Map for a 22 Unit Residential Condominium Project]  Supervisor Ammiano 
Motion approving Final Map of 400 Alemany Boulevard, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 18, Assessor's Block No. 5843, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,982; Disctrict 9.)
 
3/4/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

56.  030380  [Final Map for a 6 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] 
Motion approving Final Map of 2111 26th Street, A Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 14, Assessor's Block No. 4327A, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,999; District 10.)
 
3/7/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

57.  030381  [Final Map for a 6 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] 
Motion approving Final Map of 2121 26th Street, A Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 13, Assessor's Block No. 4327A, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,998; District 10.)
 
3/7/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

58.  030382  [Final Map for a 6 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] 
Motion approving Final Map of 2131 26th Street, A Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 12, Assessor's Block No. 4327A, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,997; District 10.)
 
3/7/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

59.  030383  [Final Map for a 6 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] 
Motion approving Final Map of 2141 26th Street, A Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 11, Assessor's Block No. 4327A, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,996; District 10.)
 
3/7/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 

60.  030384  [Final Map for an 8 Unit Residential Condominium Project] 
Motion approving Final Map of 2315 Van Ness Avenue, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 36, Assessor's Block No. 551, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,995; District 2.)
 
3/7/2003, 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:_________________________________________ 

61.  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 25, 2003 through March 10, 2003, for reference by President to appropriate committee on March 18, 2003. 

030322  [Settlement of Lawsuit - Maxuman Lamar Chenier] 
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maxuman Lamar Chenier against the City and County of San Francisco for $237,500; the lawsuit was filed on August 14, 2000 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 314357; entitled Maxuman Lamar Chenier v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/25/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

030323  [Settlement of Lawsuit - Stephen Sofos] 
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stephen Sofos against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 20, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. C-01-402658 entitled Stephen Sofos v. City and County of San Francisco, Terry Webster, James Sandridge, Jimmy Parrish, Horace Landers, Juvenal Villareal, et al. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/25/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

030341  [Settlement of Lawsuit] 
Ordinance approving settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against Nishkian & Associates for $85,000. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/28/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Department requests this item be calendared as soon as possible. 

030343  [Settlement of Lawsuit - SamTrans/Tanforan] 
Ordinance approving settlement of litigation of San Mateo County Transit District against City and County of San Francisco for total value of $2,544,500. (City Attorney) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/3/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

030392  [Settlement of Legal Proceeding on Underground Construction Co., Inc. and Qwest Communications Corporation] 
Ordinance authorizing settlement of administrative penalties conditionally imposed by the Department of Public Works on Underground Construction Co., Inc. and Qwest Communications Corporation. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/10/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

030393  [Settlement of Lawsuit - Huey, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] 
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by seven plaintiffs, in a lawsuit known as Huey, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000 as follows: $87,500 in back overtime wages, $87,500 in liquidated damages and $75,000 in attorney's fees and costs; the lawsuit was filed on July 9, 2001 in the United States District Court, Case No. C01-4337 SBA; entitled Huey, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/10/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from February 25, 2003 through March 10, 2003, for reference by President to appropriate committee on March 18, 2003. 

030293  [Medi-Cal coverage for a pregnancy test and outpatient prenatal care] 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a new grant in the amount of $25,000 from the March of Dimes to inform low-income women about Medi-Cal coverage for pregnancy testing and outpatient prenatal care and to enter into an agreement which includes an indemnification clause for the use of these funds; for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. (Public Works Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/28/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. 

030294  [Monitor quality of beach water and notify public of potential risks] 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $50,548 from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) through the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to screen beach water quality and notify the public of potential health risks and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of November 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/28/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. 

030342  [Accept and Expend Federal Grant Funds Under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)] 
Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend grant funds in a total amount of $26,759,043 from the Federal Aviation Administration, and any subsequent amendments offered by the Federal Aviation Administration: $24,259,043 to be expended on standard Airport improvements (A.I.P 23, Project No. 3-06-0221-23); and $2,500,000 for Airport security improvements (A.I.P 24, Project No. 3-06-0221-24). (Airport Commission) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
2/28/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. Department requests this item be calendared as soon as possible. 

030344  [Settlement of Claim - Kristina Wuslich] 
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Kristina Wuslich against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; claim was filed on June 14, 2002. (City Attorney) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/4/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 

030386  [Accept-Expend State Grant - Police Department] 
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend grant funds made available through the California Department of Boating and Waterways to purchase a replacement patrol boat. (Police Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/6/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. 

030387  [Center for AIDS Prevention Studies] 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $10,640 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to provide primary scientific oversight of activities for projects in Africa of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, for the period of September 1, 2002, to August 31, 2003. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/7/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the April 3, 2003 meeting. 

030388  [AIDS-related training package] 
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $37,929 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor to collaborate in developing, testing. evaluating, and refining an AIDS-related training package, for the period of July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003. (Public Health Department) 
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/7/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the April 3, 2003 meeting. 

030389  [Agreement to sell former Central Freeway parcel] 
Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the sale at fair market value of certain real property formerly occupied by the Central Freeway; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the City's general plan and eight priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/7/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. 

030391  [Airport Concession Lease] 
Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Luggage Cart Lease and Operating Agreement between Smarte Carte, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/7/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee. 

030394  [Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] 
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $440,984 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for retrofitting six heavy-duty vehicles to Liquid Natural Gas. (Environment) 
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
 
3/11/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration as soon as possible. 

030401  [Petitions and Communications, Part 1] 
Petitions and Communications received from February 25 2003 through noon on March 10, 2003 for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on March 18, 2003.

From Airport, regarding the Airport's spending on Capital Projects.  (Reference No. 20030127-003)  Copy: Supervisor Peskin   (1)

From Airport, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($3,767,000) for the Airfield Development Bureau to complete the planned environmental documents.   (2)

From Office of the Controller, submitting review of contract expenditures by Sojourner Truth Foster Family Service Agency, Inc. for fiscal year 2001-02.   (3)

From Office of the City Administrator, regarding proposed ordinance that identifies and establishes Board policy regarding surplus unutilized and underutilized City real property for housing the homeless.   (4)

From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:  (5)
Ohn Myint
Gloria Young
Erasmo Vazquez
Harvey Rose
Jerry Threet
Adam Van De Water
Dawn Duran
Sarah He
Larry Roberts

From S.F. Public Transportation Department (Muni), submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-057)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (6)

From Cayuga Improvement Association, urging Recreation and Park Department to make the necessary improvements to Balboa Swimming Pool, and to continue to work with the residents in the surrounding neighborhoods to develop a master plan for future improvements to Balboa Park.     (7)

From Reuben & Alter, LLP, regarding appeal of 40-50 Lansing Street.  Scheduled for Public Hearing on March 25, 2003.    (8)

From Building Inspection Commission, submitting notice of schedule hearing for appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment permit for 315-319 Edgehill Way on March 5, 2003, 1:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 408.   (9)

From State Senate Rules Committee, submitting reappointment of Alson Brizard of Patterson and Robert Schneider of Davis to the Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region.    (10)

From State Senate Rules Committee, submitting reappointment of John Minan of San Diego to the Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region.   (11)

From San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), submitting appointment of Ms. Lynette Sweet to San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, to fill the remainder of term for District 7.   (12)

From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, regarding efforts to address the Digital Divide in San Francisco.  (Reference No. 20030113-004)  Copy: Supervisor Daly   (13)

From Office of the Public Defender, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-031)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (14)

From James Fabris, submitting support for appointment of Ben Hom to the Port Commission.   Copy: Each Supervisor   (15)

From Arts Commission, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-046)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (16)

From County Clerk, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-076)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (17)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, concerning pedestrian and vehicular safety improvements at the southwest corner of Bay and Lyon Streets.  (Reference No. 20030113-015)  Copy: Supervisor Newsom   (18)

From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting report regarding how other cities and counties determine space and time for local legislators to conduct retreats.  Copy: Supervisor Maxwell   (19)

From Office of the Controller, submitting copy of budget sent to the Mayor for fiscal year 2003/04.  Copy: Budget Committee    (20)

From Planning Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review to indicate the location and boundaries of the Dogpatch Historic District.  File 030203   (21)

From Health Commission, urging the Board to support resolution approving DPH's base budget for fiscal year 2003-04, and supporting the work of the task force to end the exploitation of youth.   (22)

From concerned citizens, regarding landmark designation of the Filbert Street Cottages.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (23)

From concerned citizens, commenting on the current indictment of several police officers by the Grand Jury and the District Attorney's Office in San Francisco.   (24)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding traffic safety improvements in the neighborhood surrounding Buena Vista Elementary School.  (Reference No. 20030218-003)  Copy: Supervisor Ammiano    (25)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the placement of storage bins used for construction materials on city streets.  (Reference No. 20030113-058)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (26)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding traffic studies for the Stonestown Area performed by the Department of Parking and Traffic in the last five years.  (Reference No. 20030204-004)  Copy: Supervisor Hall    (27)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the issuance of valet parking permits and fee assessments in San Francisco.  (Reference No. 20030204-003)  Copy: Supervisor Sandoval  (28)

From Redevelopment Agency, submitting information on the not-for-profit service providers receiving funding from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.  (Reference No. 20021216-077)   Copy: Supervisor Hall   (29)

From Department of Public Works, submitting information on the not-for-profit service providers receiving funding from the Department of Public Works.  (Reference No. 20021216-074)   Copy: Supervisor Hall   (30)

From Department of Public Works, submitting notice that the appellants' signatures with respect to 1193 Oak Street represent owners of more than 20% of the area involved and is therefore sufficient for appeal.   (31)

From Human Rights Commission, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-038)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (32)

From Marcy Fraser, submitting opposition to the appointment of Ben Hom to the Port Commission.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (33)

From Scott Pierce, submitting opposition to removal of the entire SFPD top brass.   (34)

From concerned citizens, commenting on proposed legislation that bans cell phone use in certain locales.   (35)

From Department of Public Works, submitting copy of letter sent to constituent regarding application for a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to place four container planters against the exterior of building at 4226 21st Street.   (36)

From Bay Area Black United Fund, Inc., submitting request to participate in the 2003 City and County Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.   (37)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposed closure of any part of Golden Gate Park to vehicles on Saturdays.   (38)

From concerned citizens, regarding implementation of instant runoff voting that will begin in the November 2003 election.   (39)

Number not used.   (40)

From concerned citizens, commenting on the current situation in the Police Department and the District Attorney's Office.   (41)

From Youth Commission, submitting support for implementation of a car seat bank program for pregnant and parenting teens, for Rec & Park to renovate the soccer field at Youngblood Coleman Recreation Center, and urging Governor Davis to sign AB4X.   (42)

From Port, regarding emergency contracts for Drydock # 1.    (43)

From UCSF, regarding proposed cuts at SF General Hospital for interpreter services.   (44)

From Joanna Chestnut, urging interim funding for the Epiphany House at 1615 Broderick Street.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (45)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting budget request for fiscal year 2004.   Copy: Budget Committee   (46)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting agenda for the State Legislative Committee meeting of March 5, 2003.   (47)

From Gray Panthers, regarding appeal of the installation of 12 wireless antennas on St. Mary's Hospital.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (48)

From Office of the City Attorney, submitting legislation requiring the Assessor to inform the Board whenever the Assessment Appeals Board reduces the assessed valuation of a property by $50 million or more.  (Reference No. 20030121-006)  Copy: Supervisor Hall   (49)

From Frank Montarello, Jr., submitting request for a premise to premise transfer of a Type 48 liquor license from 515 Broadway to 2550 Van Ness Avenue, #2, for   
Frank Montarello, Jr. dba Stellar One, Inc.  Copy: City Services Committee   (50)

From Mayor's Office on Homelessness, submitting request to participate in the 2003 City and County Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.   (51)

From Office of the Treasurer, submitting investment activity (for fiscal year to date) of the portfolios under management.   (52)

From San Francisco Tomorrow, submitting copy of letter sent to Assemblyman Mark Leno urging support for AB 812 that will allow for the construction of the new Transbay Terminal on the site of the existing terminal building.  (53)

From Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, regarding appropriating funds to not-for-profit service providers.  (Reference No. 20021216-087)  Copy: Supervisor Hall   (54)

From Department of Aging and Adult Services, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-054)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (55)

From Comcast Cable Company, regarding cable programming adjustment for the Expanded Basic tier service subscriber.    (56)

From Office of the City Attorney, submitting legislation abolishing the Taxi Commission pursuant to Charter Section 8A.101(e) and transferring its powers and duties to the Municipal Transportation Agency.   (57)

From Department of Public Health, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-067)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (58)

From Asian Art Museum, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-063)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (59)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting letter explaining his veto of proposed ordinance appropriating funding for the investigation and litigation against Tutor-Saliba Construction (File 030132).   Copy: Each Supervisor   (60)

From Office of the Sheriff, regarding inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-041)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (61)

From Office of the City Attorney, submitting City Attorney Monthly Report for December 2002 and January 2003.   (62)

From Office of the Controller, submitting revised addendum dated February 4, 2003 to add a sixth column on the Federal Meal & Incidental Expense Rate chart.     (63)    

From Office of the Controller, regarding the revenue and expenditures for the Downtown Park Fund for the last five years.  (Reference No. 20021216-013)  Copy: Supervisor Hall   (64)

From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, regarding inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-089)  Copy:  Supervisor McGoldrick   (65)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report regarding the investigative and performance audit of the Public Administrator and Public Guardian/Public Conservator, divisions of the Department of Aging and Adult Services.  Copy: Each Supervisor, Budget Analyst   (66)

From Chinatown Transportation and Research Improvement Project, submitting copy of letter sent to Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors regarding the proposed MUNI fare increase.   (67)

From State Senate Rules Committee, submitting reappointment of Kristen Dowd Addicks of Stinson Beach and Josephine De Luca of Redwood City to the Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region.   (68)

From SF Environment, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-035)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (69)

From SF Environment, regarding efforts to secure funding under the Fleet Zip program of the California Air Resources Board.  (Reference No. 20030121-012)  Copy: Supervisor Daly   (70)

From SF Environment, regarding status of the implementation of the California Integrated Waste Management Board grant awarded to the City to install recycled rubber tire products for outdoor walkways in the Golden Gate Park Concourse parking garage, one of the City's green building pilot projects.  (Reference No. 20030127-005)   (71)

From Reuben & Alter, LLP, requesting the Board calendar appeal for 40-50 Lansing Street as soon as possible.    (72)

From Cornell, Lange & Peters, submitting copy of agenda for meeting of Board of Directors of San Francisco Airport Improvement Corporation to be held on March 18, 2003.   (73)

From Building Inspection Commission, submitting notice of hearing for appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 315-319 Edgehill Way, at 1:00 p.m. in City Hall, Room 408.   (74)
 

030403  [Petitions and Communications, Part 2] 
Petitions and Communications received from February 25 2003 through noon on March 10, 2003 for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on March 18, 2003.   Part 2

From Earth Share of California, submitting request to participate in the 2003 City and County Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.   (75)

From Office of the Assessor-Recorder, submitting notice that the department has not received any inquiries by any agency of the state or federal government requesting information about any person identified as an immigrant to the United States.  (Reference No. 20030113-030)  Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick   (76)

From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting survey of other jurisdictions and their requirements imposed on hospitals that reduce their services.  File 021227   (77)

From Board of Appeals, submitting notice that appeal for 1168 Folsom Street has been rescheduled to April 30, 2003, 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 416.   (78)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board not to make any funding cuts to firefighters, firehouses and fire suppression in San Francisco.   175 letters to file and Supervisor Peskin   (79)

From State Senate Rules Committee, submitting reappointment of Francine Diamond of Pacific Palisades to the Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region.   (80)

From Candlestick Point/Bayview Heights Residential Committee, submitting petition from property owners and residents of Candlestick Park requesting Utilities be installed underground on various streets in the area.  Copy: Supervisor Maxwell   (81)

From Office of the Controller, concerning measures to serve as the policy basis for the issuance of new medallions related supply and demand implications.  (Reference No. 20021104-003)   (82)

From Arc Ecology, submitting report entitled "Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Conveyance Agreement: A Summary from a Community Perspective."  (83)

From SF Airlines Liaison Office, submitting letter to make the Board of Supervisors aware of the facts surrounding the selection process for a third party developer for the West Field Cargo Area Redevelopment Project and to urge the Board to be guided by the best interests of the City of San Francisco and Airport when these agreements come before the Board.   (84)

From SF International Airport, submitting copy of letter sent to SF Airline Liaison Office regarding the West Field Cargo Area Redevelopment Project.   (85)

From West of Twin Peaks Central Council, commenting on report that the Planning Department has prepared in connection with the Better Neighborhoods Project concerning the Balboa Park Bart Station area, including the portion of Ocean Avenue adjacent to City College, the Phelan Loop and the Kragen Auto Parts store.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (86)

From SF International Airport, regarding the ongoing management and performance audit of the Airfield Development Bureau.   (87)

From SF Environment, regarding appropriating funds to not-for-profit service providers.  (Reference No. 20021216-032)  Copy: Supervisor Hall   (88)

From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, regarding the San Francisco Marina Renovation.  File 030133, Copy: Each Supervisor   (89)

From the Urban School of San Francisco, regarding upgrading the city bus system to greener non-conventional buses.   (90)

From Stephen Heersink, commenting on the alleged lack of customer service assistance at Comcast Cable Company.   (91)

From SF Police Department, submitting the final summary report for the 2002 Combined Charities Campaign.    (92)

From Department of Aging and Adult Services, submitting Resolution No. 2003-04 proclaiming the month of March 2003 as Social Work Month in San Francisco. 
Copy: Each Supervisor   (93)

From State Department of Health Service, submitting approval of the Child Health & Disability Prevention Program Administrative Budget Revision 1 for fiscal year 2002/03.   Copy: Budget Committee   (94)

From James Corrigan, regarding possible adjustments in the Fire Department to prevent the closure of firehouses during this budget crisis.  (95)

From John Jenkel, submitting several newsletters entitled "Abuse News" dated January 25, 2003 and March 4, 2003.   (96)

From concerned citizens, requesting the Board of Supervisors hold new hearings on animal testing at UCSF and do everything in the Board's power to compel UCSF to end Stephen Lisberger's cruel and outdated experiments.  Approximately 15 letters and postcards   (97)

From Log Cabin High School, submitting invitation to the Board of Supervisors to visit the Log Cabin Ranch in La Honda.  Copy:  Each Supervisor   (98)

From William Horton, submitting copy of letter sent to Assemblyman Mark Leno regarding opposition to the possibility of implementing city income taxes in California.   (99)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the sale of the SF Police Department helicopter.   (100)

From Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, submitting newsletter dated March 2003.  Copy: Each Supervisor   (101)

From Jonathan Romano, submitting information regarding his medical records.   (102)

From Human Rights Commission, submitting copy of the Human Rights Commission's Annual Report and the Human Rights Commission Executive Director's Quarterly Report.   103)

From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Annual Disclosure Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002.   (104)

APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Human Rights Commission
Khaldoun A. Baghdadi

Taxi Commission
John Barry

Environment Commission
Alan Mok
Nia Crowder
Johanna Wald
 
 
 
 
 

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. 

Translation: request at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call: (415) 554-7701

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. 
ú For American Sign Language interpreters or use of a reader during a meeting, contact Ohn Myint at (415) 554-7704. 
ú 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 


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