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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, September 12, 2006
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

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

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Board to approve Board Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2006 and August 8, 2006.

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

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

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

Items 1 through 10

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee
Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Peskin

1. 060852 [Requiring that the acceptance and expenditure of any grant that would result in the creation of new City positions be approved by an ordinance that includes an appropriate amendment to Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.170-1, to require that the acceptance and expenditure of any grant that would result in the creation of new City positions be approved by an ordinance that includes an appropriate amendment to the annual salary ordinance.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Present: Supervisors Daly, Peskin

2. 060991 [Planning Code - Fee Adjustments]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 350 and 352 of Article 3.5 to adopt fees for Planning Department services related to appeals to the Board of Supervisors and provide for annual adjustments of said fees; and making environmental findings.
8/15/2006, 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

3. 060845 [Extending existing restrictions on parking commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs.] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 63 and 63(A) to extend the restrictions on parking certain commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs. (Parking and Traffic Department)
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Present: Supervisors Dufty, Ma

4. 061141 [Sole source procurement of interior furniture/workstations and movable partitions for the San Francisco Main Library Renovation] Supervisor Ma
Ordinance waiving the competitive requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code section 21.1, and authorizing the Purchaser to negotiate and issue a purchase order for interior furniture/workstations and movable partitions for the San Francisco Main Library from One Workplace, a Steelcase distributor, as a sole source.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, McGoldrick

5. 060892 [Revenue Control Equipment requirements for Parking Garages and Lots] Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly
Ordinance adding Article 22 to the Business and Tax Regulations Code, amending Article 9 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, and repealing Article 49 of the Police Code, to establish revenue control equipment functionality and business practices requirements for purposes of Parking Tax collection and consumer protection, to establish penalties for violation, to require that parking garage and lot operators certify concurrent with payment of Parking Taxes their use of revenue control equipment that meets those requirements, and establishing a limited Parking Tax amnesty program.
(Fiscal impact.)

7/25/2006, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
8/1/2006, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Daly requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Present: Supervisors Maxwell, McGoldrick

6. 060701 [Adopting disability access standards for the Sunday closure of JFK Drive] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the Park Code by adding Section 6.12 to adopt disability access standards and authorized vehicular traffic use for the Sunday closure of John F. Kennedy Drive and related roads in Golden Gate Park and making environmental findings.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Ammiano

7. 061126 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Gustavo A. Cubillo]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gustavo A. Cubillo against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 17, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 431-445; entitled Gustavo A. Cubillo, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

8. 061127 [Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF v. Gregory P. O'Keeffe and Lydia Collins]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Gregory P. O'Keeffe and Lydia Collins, in the probate matter of The Estate of Dorothy Frances Boyesen, for $40,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2004 in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. PES-04-285738; entitled The Estate of Dorothy Frances Boyesen; City and County of San Francisco v. Gregory P. O'Keeffe and Lydia Collins. (City Attorney)
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9. 061180 [Appointment - Foster Care Improvement Task Force]
Resolution appointing Toby Eastman, Patricia Scott, Patricia Nelson Doyle, Connie R. Davis, Karey Fenderson, Joanna Uribe, Crystal Baik, Michele Byrnes, Maria Ramiu, Leona Cannon-Hunter, Lanette Scott and Bill Bettencourt, terms ending August 31, 2007, to the Foster Care Improvement Task Force, residency requirement waived.
Toby Eastman (residency requirement waived), new appointment, seat 3, must be a representative of a neighborhood organization from South of Market/Tenderloin, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Patricia Scott, new appointment, seat 5, must be a representative of a neighborhood organization from Western Addition, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Patricia Nelson Doyle (residency requirement waived), new appointment, seat 6, must be a representative of a neighborhood organization from Bayview/Hunter's Point, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Connie R. Davis, new appointment, seat 7, must be a representative of a faith-based organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Karey Fenderson, new appointment, seat 8, must be a representative of a childcare organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Joanna Uribe (residency requirement waived), new appointment, seat 9, must be involved in engagement and community planning, with expertise working with African-American and Latino families, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Crystal Baik, new appointment, seat 10, must be a representative from a domestic violence organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Michele Byrnes (residency requirement waived), new appointment, seat 11, must be a representative from an organization dedicated to serving emancipated youth, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Maria Ramiu, new appointment, seat 12, must be a representative of a foster care advocacy organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Leona Cannon-Hunter, new appointment, seat 13, must be a foster care parent, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Lanette Scott, new appointment, seat 14, must be an emancipated youth, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.
Bill Bettencourt, new appointment, seat 15, must be a representative of a child welfare organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending August 31, 2007.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

10. 061181 [Appointment - Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee]
Resolution appointing Carla Johnson, term ending December 31, 2006, to the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee.
Carla Johnson, succeeding James Hutchinson, resigned, seat 2, must represent the Department of Building Inspection, for the unexpired portion of a 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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma

11. 060589 [Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., will serve the public convenience and necessity 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.
8/15/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to September 12, 2006
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

From the Government Audit and Oversight Committee Without Recommendation
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Peskin

12. 060860 [Resolution of Intention to form the Central Market Community Benefit District] Mayor
Resolution (1) declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district (community benefit district) to be known as the "Central Market Community Benefit District" and levy a multi-year assessment on identified parcels in the district, (2) approving the management district plan and engineer's report for the district, (3) ordering and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon, (4) approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballots, and (5) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing as required by law.
6/27/2006, AMENDED. Amended on page 5, line 18, Section 4, by replacing "August 15, 2006 at 3pm" with "October 17, 2006 at 3pm."
6/27/2006, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to August 15, 2006
8/15/2006, AMENDED. Amended to replace the public hearing date from October 17, 2006 to October 31, 2006. Continued as amended to September 12, 2006
8/15/2006, CONTINUED AS AMENDED.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, McGoldrick

13. 060533 [Chinatown Visitor Retail Zoning District: Other Entertainment] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 811.47b of the Retail Sales and Services section of Table 811 to allow other entertainment as a principal use on the first and second stories in the Chinatown Visitor Retail Zoning District and by adding Section 811.47b to the Specific Provisions for Chinatown Visitor Retail District of Table 811 noting that the other entertainment use must be in conjunction with an existing full-service restaurant; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).
8/15/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Ammiano

14. 060501 [Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance Amendments] Mayor
Ordinance amending Sections 1.100, 1.104, 1.108, 1.112, 1.114, 1.116, 1.122, 1.126, 1.128, 1.130, 1.135, 1.150, 1.161 and 1.170, adding sections 1.107, 1.113, 1.115, 1.118, 1.162.5, 1.163.5 and 1.172 and repealing section 1.132, Chapter 2 of Article I, section 1.200 and Chapter 4 of Article I, sections 1.400, 1.405, 1.410, 1.415, 1.420 and 1.425 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to move the False Endorsements Ordinance and the Prohibition on Multiple Campaign Accounts into the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance ("CFRO"); subject School District and Community College District measures to CFRO; reenact contribution and voluntary expenditure limits at their existing levels; clarify sections of CFRO related to electronic filing requirements, candidate loan restrictions, permissible uses of campaign funds, pre-election reporting requirements, and the contractor contribution prohibition; prohibit candidates from accepting voluntary expenditure ceilings if the applicable ceiling was already lifted; create late filing fees for reports required by CFRO; create new penalties for candidates that receive public financing and exceed applicable expenditure ceilings; create new and clarify existing disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements; create training requirements for candidates and treasurers; create new filing requirements during the signature gathering process for ballot measures; permit the return of contributions once campaign funds become surplus or a candidate withdraws only on a last in, first out basis; permit the Ethics Commission to extend filing deadlines that fall on weekends or holidays; require candidates to pay for accrued expenses within 180 days; and require expenditures that are coordinated with candidates to be treated as contributions.
8/15/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.
8/15/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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

15. 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.

16. 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 speakers not requesting translation assistance. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes.
Members of the public who want a document placed on the overhead for display should clearly state such and subsequently remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting.

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 17 through 27

17. 061218 [Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant - Public Library] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $11,332 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for reimbursing tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education.
8/15/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

18. 061220 [Opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule to enforce immigration law] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution opposing the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule on use of Social Security Administration "no-match" letters to enforce immigration law.
8/15/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

19. 061221 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of Public Works] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a federal grant in the amount of $75,243 from the California Department of Transportation to develop a bridge maintenance plan for the City and County of San Francisco and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his or her designee to execute all documents therefore.
8/15/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

20. 061222 [Approval of the MOU between the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Housing Authority for additional police services] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Housing Authority for additional police services in designated Housing Authority Developments.
8/15/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

21. 061252 [Appointment, Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 - Arthur Tom III]
Resolution appointing Arthur Tom III, term ending September 7, 2009, to Assessment Appeals Board #2; correcting clerical error in Resolution 476-06. (Clerk of the Board)
9/6/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

22. 061224 [Final Map - 1551 Taraval Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3158, a 10 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1551 Taraval Street being a subdivision of Lot 38 in Assessors Block No. 2400 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,053; District 4.)

8/17/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

23. 061230 [Final Map - 1082 Pennsylvania Street]
Motion approving Final Map 2525, a 26 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project, located at 1082 Pennsylvania Street being a subdivision of Lot 61 in Assessors Block No. 4224 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(DPW Order No. 176,290; District 10.)

8/28/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

24. 061231 [Final Map - 235 Berry Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3401, a 99 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 235 Berry Street being a subdivision of Lot 5 in Assessors Block No. 8708 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(DPW Order No. 176,105; District 6.)

8/28/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

25. 061232 [Final Map - 4343 Third Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3635, a Two Commercial and 16 Residential Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 4343 Third Street being a subdivision of Lot 14 in Assessors Block No. 5278 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(DPW Order No. 176,324; District 10.)

8/28/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

26. 061233 [Final Map - 41 Federal Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3729, a 11 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project, located at 41 Federal Street being a subdivision of Lot 15 in Assessors Block No. 3774 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(DPW Order No. 176,294; District 6.)

8/28/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

27. 061234 [Final Map - 2625 24th Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3943, a 5 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 2625 24th Street being a subdivision of Lot 26 in Assessors Block No. 4264 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(DPW Order No. 176,298; District 9.)

8/28/2006, 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:_________________________________________

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

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

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

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

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Proposed ordinances received from August 8, 2006 through September 1, 2006, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 12, 2006.

061171 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. City and County of San Francisco, et al]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Department of Fair Employment and Housing on behalf of Real Party in Interest Angela Martin against the City and County of San Francisco for $160,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on August 4, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 443742; entitled Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
8/9/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061227 [Settlement of Lawsuit - CCSF, et al. v. Kam Kong Tang and Kai Yuen Ng]
Ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Kam Kong Tang and Kai Yuen Ng, former part owners of the King Tin Restaurant, for $85,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on August 3, 2005 for violation of the City's Minimum Wage Ordinance, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 433685, entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Kam Kong Tang and Kai Yuen Ng. (City Attorney)
8/25/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061228 [Settlement of Lawsuit - John and Judith Bovio, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John and Judith Bovio against the City and County of San Francisco for $85,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 8, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436-946; entitled John and Judith Bovio, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
8/25/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061237 [General Plan Amendment - 710 Market Street, Northwest of the Intersection of Market, Kearny and Geary Streets, Block 0312, Lot 003]
Ordinance amending the General Plan of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Map 1 (Downtown Land Use and Density Plan) and Map 5 (Proposed Height and Bulk Districts) of the Downtown Area Plan to change the land use designation of Assessor's Block 0312, Lot 003 from Downtown Retail to Downtown Office and the height and bulk district classification from 80-130-F to a 150-X; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and findings of consistency with the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department)
8/31/2006, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/2/2006.

061238 [Zoning Map Amendment - 710 Market Street, Northwest of the Intersection of Market, Kearny and Geary Streets, Block 0312, Lot 003]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sheet 1 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the use district designation of Assessor's Block 0312, Lot 003 from C-3-R 3 (Downtown Retail) to C-3-O (Downtown Office), and amending Sheet 1H of the Zoning Map to change the height and bulk district classification of Assessor's Block 0312, Lot 003 from 80-130-F to 150-X; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department)
8/31/2006, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/2/2006.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from August 8, 2006 through September 1, 2006, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 12, 2006.

061225 [Disposition and Development Agreement and Ground Lease for the Old Mint]
Resolution approving and authorizing a disposition and development agreement and lease for the rehabilitation and use of the Old Mint by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society; approving the Negative Declaration; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the transactions contemplated are consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City's Planning Code; and authorizing the City Administrator, or designee, to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.
8/22/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be calendared as soon as possible.

061235 [Exemption from Requirement that Ambulances Carry Spare Tire and Jack]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to be exempt from California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 1103(e) and (f), requiring ambulances to carry spare tire and jack. (Fire Department)

061239 [Approval of Joint Powers Agreement for North Bayside System Unit facilities with the Cities of San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, and Burlingame]
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an Agreement between the Cities of San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, and Burlingame pertaining to capacity ownership, operation, maintenance and capital projects cost sharing for North Bayside System Unit (NBSU) Facilities. (Airport Commission)
9/1/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061240 [In-kind agreement and acceptance of easement relating to 333 Fremont Street]
Resolution approving an in-kind agreement for the provision of a mid-block pathway and streetscape improvements to satisfy a portion of the developer's impact fee obligation relating to the 333 Fremont Street project; authorizing the acceptance of an easement for such mid-block pathway under the terms of the in-kind agreement; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith. (Planning Department)
9/1/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061241 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Kearny Street, west side, from Broadway to 79 feet southerly.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Folsom Street, both sides, between 5th and 6th Streets; and,
South Van Ness Avenue, both sides, between Mission and Howard Streets.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Market Street, west side, from the light pole, approximately 100 feet south of the driveway of 3550 Market Street to thedriveway of 3620 Market Street (due to the absence of a sidewalk).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Folsom Street, north side, from 138 feet to 188 feet east of 2nd Street.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Gilbert Street, both sides, between Brannan Street to southern terminus (unit block, excludes Lot #18, block 3784).

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Leavenworth Street, east side, from the south side of the driveway of 808 Leavenworth Street to 20 feet southerly (20-foot space, accommodating 4 motorcycle parking spaces).

PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Natoma Street, south side, between 5th and Mary Streets (portion of the 400 block)

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Webster Street, along the terminus, south of Hermann Street (Unit Block); and,
Webster Street, east side , from the terminus to 29 feet northerly (Unit Block).

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
101 Lansdale Avenue, from 97 feet north of the southeast property line of 101 Lansdale Avenue to 112 feet west of the northeast property line of 101 Lansdale Avenue (along the inside of the curve adjacent to 101 Lansdale Avenue).

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Pennsylvania Avenue, east side, from 23rd Street to 350 feet northerly.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 2, 7AM TO 6PM, 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Market Street, north side, from 12th Street to Van Ness Avenue (within the parking bay area).

TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Market Street, north side, from Page Street to 12th Street.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" - RESCIND
45 Lansing Street, Lot 59 of Block 3749 on the Unit block of Lansing Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(8/28/06: 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. 3236.)

9/1/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061242 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
20th and Sanchez Streets, stopping the Liberty Street approaches to 20th Street;
Manzanita Avenue and Euclid Avenue, stopping Manzanita Avenue;
Iris Avenue and Euclid Avenue, stopping Iris Avenue;
King Street at Division Street, stopping southbound King Street;
Green and Montgomery Streets, stopping Montgomery Street at Green Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP.
Crestlake Drive and Yorba Street, making this Y-intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(8/28/06: 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. 3236.)

9/1/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061243 [Petitions and Communications]
From Cheryl Brodie, submitting opposition to proposed legislation allowing certain medical cannabis dispensaries in Residential-House or Residential-Mixed districts to remain open during the 18-month application period. (1)

From Christian Holmer, regarding public records request from various City departments. 13 letters (2)

From concerned citizens, regarding Supervisor Elsbernd’s position on proposed legislation regarding the federal government’s intervention in the City and County of San Francisco’s investigation of the July 8th, 2005 G-8 protest and expressing support for the California Shield Law. File 061086, Copy: Rules Committee, 3 letters (3)

From Bruce Brugmann, regarding the homeless population in San Francisco. (4)

From Clerk of the Board, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests for Jaynry Mak, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Ma. (5)

From the Port, agreeing to a one week continuance for the Wharf J-10 Project. Files 060967, 060968, 060969, Copy: Each Supervisor, City Attorney (6)

From Planning Department, regarding the issuance of a General Rule Exclusion for the 368-370 Lombard Street/20-24A Julius Street. File 061099 (7)

From Planning Department, submitting support for proposed legislation to allow certain limited commercial uses and nonconforming uses of the public sidewalk for tables and chairs (sidewalk seating) under circumstances and processes administered by the Department of Public Works. File 061069, Copy: Land Use Committee members (8)

From State Senate Rules Committee, submitting appointment of Gary Wolff, of Castro Valley as member to the State Water Resources Control Board. (9)

From Office of Economic Analysis, submitting report concerning the economic impact of the Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit District. File 061149, Copy: Each Supervisor (10)

From Brandt-Hawley Law Group, submitting additional information for appeal of categorical exemption for the proposed demolition of 70 Douglass Street. File 060984, Copy: Each Supervisor, City Attorney (11)

From Police Department, regarding status of the Police Department’s Records Management System. (Reference No. 20060627-025) Copy: Supervisor Ma (12)

From The Department of Emergency Communications, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (13)

From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, submitting opposition to any changes to the existing notification requirements to neighboring property owners by Medical Cannabis Dispensaries. File 060032, Copy: Each Supervisor (14)

From Office of the Mayor, regarding request for production of documents related to costs associated with pursuing the 2016 Olympics. (Reference No. 20060725-003) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval (15)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of repairing the pothole at 627 Haight Street. (Reference No. 20060801-007) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (16)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of trimming trees at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060711-010) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (17)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of graffiti removal at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060620-003) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (18)

From Susan Brandt-Hawley, regarding appeal for proposed project at 70 Douglass Street. File 060984, Copy: Each Supervisor, City Attorney (19)

From Jim Warshell, suggesting ways we can honor Sue Bierman. Copy: Each Supervisor (20)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding the feasibility of installing a stop sign on Cole at Alma Streets. (Reference No. 20060613-005) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (21)

From Department of Elections, regarding disclaimer requirements for local ballot measures. Copy: Each Supervisor (22)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting reappointment of Polly Marshall, Jim Hurley, Cathy Mosbrucker and Neveo Mosser to the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board. (23)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting the appointment of Richard Guggenhime to the Airport Commission. (24)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice that Supervisor Ma will serve as Acting-Mayor from Sunday, August 13, 2006 until Tuesday August 15, 2006; Supervisor Elsbernd will serve as Acting-Mayor from Wednesday, August 16, 2006 until Thursday, August 17, 2006 and Supervisor Dufty will serve as Acting–Mayor from Friday, August 18, 2006 until Sunday, August 20, 2006. Copy: Each Supervisor (25)

Number not used. (26)

From Kimo Crossman, regarding the Rules Committee meeting on August 10, 2006. File 061086 (27)

From Planning Department, acknowledging that the Planning Department has received letter withdrawing the Environmental Exemption application for the proposed project at 368-370 Lombard Street. File 061099, Copy: Each Supervisor (28)

From Sue Detwiler, confirming that the appeal hearing for the proposed project at 70 Douglass Street has been rescheduled for September 19, 2006. File 060984, Copy: Each Supervisor (29)

From Department of Elections, concerning the vendor’s response to the Department’s inquiry to automate the assembly and mailing of ballots for permanent absentee voters. Copy: Each Supervisor (30)

From Police Commission, submitting support for proposed ordinance establishing a one-year pilot program requiring foot patrols in crime-impacted areas of Northern and Park District Police Stations. File 060700, Copy: Each Supervisor (31)

From Police Commission, submitting support for proposed ordinance requiring that District Station boundaries be reviewed every ten years and setting procedures for such review. File 060795, Copy: Each Supervisor (32)

From Clerk of the Board, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (33)

From Airport, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (34)

From Office of the City Administrator, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (35)

From Office of the District Attorney, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (36)

From Employees’ Retirement System, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (37)

From Fire Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (38)

From Department of Human Resources, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (39)

From Planning Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (40)

From Department on the Status of Women, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (41)

From Department of Public Health, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (42)

From Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (43)

From Taxi Commission, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (44)

From SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (45)

From Kimo Crossman, commenting on recently passed Resolution (AJR 31) urging the Congress of the United States to enact a shield law for America’s journalists. (46)

From Kimo Crossman, regarding an immediate disclosure request from DTIS. (47)

From the Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council, regarding San Jose Las Flores in El Salvador, sister city to Cambridge, Massachusetts. (48)

From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, submitting the Cash difference and Overage Fund balance and activities reported to this office for the period ending July 31, 2006. (49)

From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting list of City departments and agencies that have submitted their conflict-of-interest code notice: (50)
Department of Building Inspection
Planning Department
War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Port of San Francisco
Taxi Commission
Small Business Commission
Fire Department
Public Library

From Department of Public Health, submitting annual report of gifts received during fiscal year 2005-06. (51)

From SF Environment, regarding Charter Section 4.104 Rules and Regulations to be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. (52)

From Port of San Francisco, responding to issues raised during public comment at the August 1, 2006 hearing on the appeal of the Wharf J-10 Environmental Impact Report. File 060966, Copy: Each Supervisor (53)

From Civil Service Commission, regarding survey of monthly rates paid to police officers and firefighters in all cities of 350,000 or more in the State of California. (54)

061244 [Petitions and Communications]
From State Department of Transportation, submitting report regarding the illegal discharge (or threatened illegal discharge) of hazardous waste, which could cause substantial injury to the public health or safety. (55)

From Union Square Business Improvement District, submitting the Union Square Business Improvement District Annual Report for 2005. (56)

From the Children and Families Commission, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (57)

From Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro LLP, submitting two proposals from environmental consultants who have determined they could do the testing at Wharf J-10 without demolition of the Wharf. File 060966, Copy: Each Supervisor (58)

From SF Housing Authority, regarding necessary improvements for the Hayes Valley property by the McCormack Baron Ragan Management Company. (Reference No. 20060-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (59)

From Department of Public Works, regarding repairing the sidewalk at 1200 Masonic Avenue and 942 Hayes Street. (Reference No. 20060801-008) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (60)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060801-012) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (61)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from newsstands at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060801-012) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (62)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060801-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (63)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060801-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (64)

From Department of Public Works, regarding repairing the sidewalk on the north side of Ellis Street between Steiner and Pierce Streets. (Reference No. 20060606-003) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (65)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding the feasibility of additional stop signs or traffic signals on Divisadero Street between Oak and O’Farrell Streets.
(Reference No. 20060613-004) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (66)

From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (67)

From Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro LLP, withdrawing the application for exemption for environmental review for 368-370 Lombard Street/20-24A Julius Street. File 061099, Copy: Each Supervisor, City Attorney (68)

From Human Services Agency, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. But, the Agency anticipates it will submit a requests for supplemental appropriations in order to expend new Federal and State funds for CalWORS, Child Welfare Services, Housing and Homeless Services, Workforce Development and CalWIN that were received after the City budget was approved. (69)

From Office of Citizen Complaints, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (70)

From Office of the City Attorney, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (71)

From Fire Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (72)

From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (73)

From Office of the Controller, submitting the concession audit of Astar Air Cargo, Inc. (74)

From Ahimsa Sumchai, requesting an investigation of Mayor Newsom and Lennar Corporation’s activities at Hunters Point Shipyard, Treasure Island and the Candlestick Point. Copy: Supervisor Maxwell, 5 letters (75)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting list of completed Board of Supervisors inquiries from the Department of Parking and Traffic. (76)

From Department of Human Resources, submitting an amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance for the Public Defender’s Office. (77)

From T Mobile USA, Inc., submitting notification letter to California Public Utilities Commission regarding the cellular base site at 3888 Noriega Street. (78)

From T Mobile USA, Inc., submitting notification letter to California Public Utilities Commission regarding the cellular base site at 599 Monterey Boulevard. (79)

From Adult Probation Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (80)

From Arts Commission, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (81)

From Department of Child Support Services, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (82)

From Ethics Commission, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (83)

From Department of the Environment, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (84)

From Law Library, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (85)

From the Port, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (86)

From Office of the Public Defender, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (87)

From Department of Public Works, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (88)

From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (89)

From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting list of City departments and agencies that have submitted their conflict-of-interest code notice: (90)
Arts Commission
Community College District
Department of Human Resources
Department of Public Health
Department of Public Works
Department on the Status of Women
Department of Emergency Communications
Fine Arts Museum
Health Authority
Housing Authority
Office of Assessor-Recorder
Office of Emergency Services
Private Industry Council
Recreation and Park Department
Redevelopment Agency
San Francisco International Airport
Treasure Island Development Authority

From James Chaffee, regarding the BALIS (Bay Area Library and Information System) appointment. File 060996, Copy: Each Supervisor (91)

From Public Utilities Commission, regarding removal of graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060725-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (92)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of repairing potholes at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060718-001) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (93)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of repairing pothole at the intersection of Alma and Belvedere Streets. (Reference No. 20060404-007) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (94)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060808-004) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (95)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal on garbage receptacles at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060815-012) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (96)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060808-003) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (97)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060808-002) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (98)

From Department of Public Works, regarding leveling the sidewalk between the two properties located at 583 Hayes and 597 Hayes Street. (Reference No. 20060711-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (99)

From Department of Public Works, regarding repairing the sidewalks at 701 Webster Street and 1418 Haight Street. (Reference No. 20060725-004) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (100)

061250 [Petitions and Communications]
From Department of Public Works, regarding the status of trimming a city tree at 1029 Golden Gate Avenue. (Reference No. 20060815-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (101)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from the William McKinley Statue at the Baker Street end of the panhandle. (Reference No. 20060808-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (102)

From Department of Public Works, regarding the feasibility of installing a “Not a Through Street” sign and a “Children Playing” sign on Rockdale Drive. (Reference No. 20060808-001) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (103)

From Department of Public Works, regarding graffiti removal from the blue mailboxes at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060815-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (104)

From Tizah Gonzalez, submitting request for a Type 40 liquor license for Tizah Gonzalez dba “Mission Chameleon” located at 3188 Mission Street. (105)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report concerning the concession audit of Santa Clara Sand and Gravel with the Public Utilities Commission of San Francisco to operate a gravel quarry near Sunol, California. (106)

From T Mobile USA, Inc., submitting notification letter to California Public Utilities Commission regarding the cellular base site at 1701 Ocean Avenue. (107)

From Steve Zelzer, submitting response to “AccessSF” President John Higgins. (108)

From Health Service System, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (109)

From Robert Planthold, regarding article entitled "the disability perspective on transit effectiveness” published in the www.beyondchron.com newsletter on August 28, 2006. (110)

From Commission on Animal Control and Welfare, responding to Board Resolution that urges boards and commissions to adopt policies regarding members attendance at meetings. (111)

From SF Paratransit Coordinating Council, submitting copy of letter sent to the Taxicab Commission requesting they undertake the necessary measures to adopt the Disability Awareness Training Curriculum outline and instructor qualifications, which have been approved by the SF Paratransit Coordinating Council. Copy: Each Supervisor (112)

From Luc Ertoran, submitting request for a Type 20 and Type 42 liquor license for Terroir SF LLC located at 81 Langton Street. (113)

From Helen Kwan, submitting her resignation from the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, effective immediately. (114)

From Department of Public Works, regarding proposed legislation approving the assignment of the street flower market permit identified as “The Emporium Street Flower Market on the south sidewalk of Market Street facing the location of 835 Market Street.” File 061202, Copy: Land Use Committee members (115)

From Department of Public Works, regarding proposed legislation approving the assignment of the street flower market permit identified as “The east sidewalk of Stockton Street within 100 feet south of the southerly line of Geary Street.” File 061204, Copy: Land Use Committee members (116)

From Department of Public Works, regarding proposed legislation to delete the street flower market location on the east sidewalk of Grant Avenue within 100 feet south of the southerly line of Post Street from the Public Works Code. File 061203, Copy: Land Use Committee members (117)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, responding to request for improvement of dead-end signage for the 900 block of Rockdale Drive. (Reference No. 20060808-011) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (118)

From Salvatore Zoida, submitting support for the proposed Whole Foods Grocery Store project at Haight and Stanyan Streets. (119)

From Clerk of the Board, submitting excerpts from the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Sections 5.16 and 6.4 addressing attendance at Board or Committee meetings. (120)

From League of California Cities, concerning the California Supreme Court’s decision that water service rates are subject to Proposition 218. Copy: County Clerk (121)

From Office of the Controller, submitting request for waiver of Chapters 12B and 12C of the Administrative Code for Ramada Plaza Hotel at 1231 Market Street. (122)

From Clerk of the Board, submitting notice that pursuant to SF Police Code Section 1137, the Controller shall no later than August 1 of each even-numbered year, transmit to the Board of Supervisors a determination as to increases or decreases in the fare rate for taxicabs. Copy: Each Supervisor (123)

From Department of the Environment, submitting an amendment to the Urban Forest Council Bylaws to change the Council’s regular meeting schedule and establish an absentee policy. (124)

From Airport, submitting request to officially withdraw proposed legislation concerning the amendment of sublease between Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums and the Airport Commission. File 060586, Copy: Finance Committee members (125)

From Department of Public Works, submitting the defective sidewalk repair account quarterly report for June 30, 2006. (126)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding possible traffic calming measures to slow vehicular traffic on Lunado Way. (Reference No. 20060509-016) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (127)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding possible traffic calming measures to slow vehicular traffic on Grove Street between Fillmore and Webster Streets. (Reference No. 20060627-015) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (128)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding possible traffic calming measures on Buchanan Street between Ivy and Linden Streets. (Reference No. 20060627-014) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (129)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding the feasibility of installing a "yield sign" on Lakeview Avenue at Brighton Avenue. (Reference No. 20060711-003) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval (130)

From State Office of Historic Preservation, regarding request to remove 2151 Van Ness Avenue (formerly St. Brigid’s Church) from those determined eligible for the National Register of Historical Places and from listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. File 051772, Copy: Each Supervisor (131)

From State Department of Health Services, regarding investigation of low-income Bay area residents who have had difficulty receiving Medi-Cal Adult Day Health Care benefits and services after the Golden State ADHC closed. (132)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to resolution urging Cardinal Levada to withdraw his directive to Catholic Charities forbidding the placement of children in need of adoption with same-sex couples. File 060356, 3 letters (133)

From Public Utilities Commission, regarding the status of removing graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference No. 20060627-013) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (134)

From Police Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (135)

From Supervisor Mirkarimi, regarding the immediate need to remove gang graffiti due to its signal relationship with potential gun violence. Copy: Each Supervisor (136)

From Public Utilities Commission, regarding removal of gang graffiti in San Francisco. (Reference No. 20060627-013) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (137)

From Margie Hom-Brown, regarding the political clout of the Bicycle Coalition in San Francisco. (138)

From Eric Brooks, regarding two local activists re-subpoenaed to the Federal Grand Jury. File 061086 (139)

From Kathryn Kaufer, submitting request for a Type 20 liquor license for Kaufer’s Religious Supplies located at 1455 Custer Avenue. (140)

From Stephen Lynch, regarding the problem he is having with his health plan, Health Net, who contracts with Express Scripts Pharmacy arbitrarily picking an expiration date of their choice (6 months) and declaring medication expired, when in fact the date they are choosing is months and years before the manufacture stated expiration date. (141)

From Steven Campbell, submitting his opinion on bringing the Olympics to San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (142)

From Raphael Mazor, submitting support for the use of cameras to prosecute anyone involved in illegal dumping in San Francisco. Copy: Supervisor Daly (143)

From Asumchai, regarding Supervisor Maxwell’s campaign finance account. Copy: Supervisor Maxwell (144)

From Pacific Gas and Electric Co., submitting notice of two application filings: for recovery rates of its costs associated with the planned divestiture of its generation assets, and for approval of programs/budgets for 2007 and 2008 California Low-Income Energy Efficiency and California Alternate Rates for Energy. (145)

From Pacific Gas and Electric Co., submitting notice of application to recover costs incurred to study the feasibility of obtaining electric power from British Columbia generated from renewable sources of power. (146)

From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice that Boden Company has applied for a permit to excavate and regrade approximately 900 to 1,000 linear feet of intermittent stream, in order to expand its current 32 acre Blue Rock Quarry hard rock mining operation, by 24 acres. (147)

From Peggy Hester, submitting support for an independently managed Community Choice Energy project that will run San Francisco on 50% renewable energy sources within the next decade. (148)

From Department of California, American Legion, submitting the 75th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Yearbook for Cathay Post #384. (149)

From Human Rights Commission, commending the Board of Supervisors for their commitment to San Francisco transgender community. (150)

From Randall Julin, on behalf of senior residents at 835 Turk Street, submitting opposition to an attempt by the Directors of Swords to Plowshares and the Housing Affiliate of the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center to acquire ownership of “Vantaggio Suites” and their threatened forced relocation of current long-term rental residents by circumventing established protections of rent-controlled units for low-income seniors. (151)

From Ahimsa Sumchai, requesting the City Attorney and the Ethics Commission investigate Supervisor Maxwell’s campaign finance records. 2 letters (152)

From Leroy Ives, submitting his concerns with removal of trees from a Visitacion Valley Park. (153)

From Recreation and Park Department, responding to Leroy Ives concerns about tree removal from a Visitacion Valley Park. (154)

From Henry Belli, urging the City to install fake cameras until funding for the real cameras becomes available to cut down on crime in San Francisco. (155)

From Office of the Governor, thanking the Board for their resolution on California’s Coastal Commission funding. (156)

From Elwin Benjamin, regarding the primary goal of the “Assistance to Firefighters Grants” (AFG). (157)

From The Almo Square Neighborhood Association, submitting support for proposed legislation calling for a San Francisco Police Department Foot Patrol Pilot Program in District Five. File 060700, Copy: Each Supervisor (158)

From Recreation and Park Department, certifying that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2006-07 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to the Board of Supervisors. (159)

From State Department of Transportation, submitting information regarding the illegal discharge (or threatened illegal discharge) of hazardous waste, which could cause substantial injury to the public health or safety. (160)

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.
USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Please contact City Hall Media Services at (415) 554-4933 to coordinate the use of laptop computers for presentations at the meeting. Computers to be used are required to be tested in advance. The presenter should arrive 30 minutes prior to the meeting to connect and test their computer.
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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 interpreters at a meeting must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722.
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.
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Disability access
The Legislative Chamber (Room 250) and the Committee Room (Room 263) in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
Meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. Assistive listening devices for the Legislative Chamber are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244. Assistive listening devices for the Committee Room are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244 or in the Committee Room. To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.
The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 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. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.
In order to assist the City's efforts 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 perfumes and various other chemical-based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

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 Frank Darby 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 sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine

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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