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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 16, 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 August 12, 2003 and the August 19, 2003 Board Minutes.

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

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

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

Items 1 through 9

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

1. 031126 [Liquor License Transfer, One Tillman Place]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from Pier 28, The Embarcadero to One Tillman Place (District 3), to Aqua Azul, LLC for Azul, 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?

2. 031192 [Liquor License Transfer, 662 Mission Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 811 Valencia Street to 662 Mission Street (District 6), to Shawman Group, LLC, dba "Fluid", 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?

3. 031214 [Liquor License Transfer, 550-15th Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 536 Golden Gate Avenue to 550-15th Street (District 6), to Peter Glikshtern dba "Five50, Inc.", 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?

4. 031402 [Extension of the First Source Hiring Program] Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty, Newsom, Ammiano, McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 83.18 to extend the expiration date of the provisions of the First Source Hiring Program by one year.
8/26/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Ammiano and McGoldrick requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 031336 [Study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San Francisco] Supervisors Dufty, Newsom
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $19,800 with The Regents of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to participate in a study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San Francisco, for the period of March 1, 2003, to February 29, 2004. (Public Health Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

6. 031337 [Emergency Medical Services Fund Reimbursement] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services (SFDPH, EMS) to accept and expend retroactively funds in the amount of $920,650 from the Emergency Medical Services Fund (EMSF) to reimburse providers for emergency medical services rendered during the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004, and for administrative costs associated with this program. (Public Health Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

7. 031274 [Conservatory of Flowers - Fees] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code by adding Section 12.34 to establish the admission fees for the Conservatory of Flowers.
8/26/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

8. 031399 [Stow Lake and Spreckels Lake restoration, sole source contract] Mayor, Supervisor Hall
Ordinance authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to negotiate and enter into a sole-source contract with Aquatic Environments, Inc., Alamo, California, to dredge Stow Lake and Spreckels Lake, install aeration and circulation equipment and repair the Lake edge.
8/26/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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

9. 031194 [Recreation and Park Commission to procure construction and design/build services in connection with the California Academy of Sciences project] Mayor, Supervisor Ammiano
Ordinance authorizing the Recreation and Park Commission to award contracts for construction and/or design/build services in connection with the reconstruction of the California Academy of Sciences. (Mayor)
8/26/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated:______________________________________________

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

10. 030848 [General Assistance-In-kind Assistance] Supervisors Newsom, Dufty, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Peskin
Ordinance modifying the City's General Assistance (GA) Program by amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 20.57 to reflect the current grant amount; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind housing, utilities and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value housing, utilities and meals provided to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to require a Controller's evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before July 1, 2003.
7/8/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to July 15, 2003
7/15/2003, REFERRED to Finance and Audits Committee.
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

From the Finance and Audits Committee "Without Recommendation"
Present: Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, McGoldrick

11. 031361 [General Assistance-In-Kind Assistance; Department of Human Services Care Fund] Supervisors Hall, Newsom
Ordinance modifying the City's General Assistance (GA) Program by amending San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 20.57 to reflect the current grant amount; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind housing, utilities and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value housing, utilities and meals provided to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to require a Controller's evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before July 1, 2003; and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-77, to establish a Department of Human Services Care Fund, defining terms, identifying revenues, restricting permissible uses, providing for verification and adjustment of appropriations, and limiting expenditures in excess of the fund cap.
Supervisor McGoldrick dissenting.
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

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

12. 031238 [Establishing a Department of Human Services Care Fund] Supervisors Hall, Newsom, Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-77, to establish a Department of Human Services Care Fund, defining terms, identifying revenues, restricting permissible uses, providing for verification and adjustment of appropriations, and limiting expenditures in excess of the fund cap.
(Fiscal impact.)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

13. 031240 [Establishing Cash for Care Special Account] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Section 10.100 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish the Cash for Care Special Account to receive, administer and fund programs for the homeless of San Francisco.
(Fiscal impact.)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

14. 031241 [Expanding Eligibility to Participate in Annual Joint Fundraising Drive] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Section 16.93-2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to allow the Cash for Care Special Account to participate in the annual joint fundraising drive.
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

15. 031244 [Glen Park Branch Library] Supervisor Dufty
Ordinance approving and authorizing the Director of Property to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Glen Park Marketplace Phoenix, LLC, for the purchase of a condominium unit in a mixed use project to be located at Diamond and Wilder Streets for use as the Glen Park branch of the San Francisco Public Library; 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, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Ordinance.
(Fiscal impact.)
8/19/2003, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
8/26/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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

16. 020061 [Banner Regulations] Supervisors Newsom, Dufty, Ma
Ordinance amending and adding to Section 184.78 of the Public Works Code make findings as to the purposes served by banners, to create five categories of permitted banners, to prohibit banners in residential districts, to restrict banners in certain neighborhood commercial and residential commercial districts, to require installer name and service phone numbers on all banners, to provide for processing and inspection fees for banner permits, to index those fees, beginning in fiscal year 2004-2005, to the Consumer Price Index, to provide appropriate penalties for violations of Section 184.78, and to provide that bonds may be required to be posted prior to receipt of a banner permit and finding that the Ordinance is exempt/excluded from environmental review.
8/26/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

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

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

17. 031370 [Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Clerk of the Board)
Action:___________________________

18. 031371 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - DPW Order 174,073]
Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order 174,073; Location: 1751 Silver Avenue.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

19. 031372 [Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Clerk of the Board)
Action:___________________________

20. 031373 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - DPW Order 174, 227]
Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 174,227; Locations: 279-283 Dolores Street; 439 Guerrero Street.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

21. 031374 [Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Clerk of the Board)
Action:___________________________

22. 031375 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - DPW Order 174, 249]
Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 174,249; Locations: 170 Flood Avenue; 1272-1274 Page Street.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

23. 031445 [Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Clerk of the Board)
Action:___________________________

24. 031446 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs - DPW Order 174,311]
Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 174,311; Locations: 800 Shrader Street; 1062 Goettingen Street; 449 Frederick Street.)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M.
APPEAL PROCEDURES
Board Rule 4.29 provides that public hearings on appeals shall be scheduled for 4pm. If more than one public hearing is scheduled, then the Clerk, in consultation with the President, may determine the order in which the appeals will be scheduled. Second and later appeals may be scheduled at specified times later than 4 pm. An appeal shall not be heard prior to its scheduled time on the calendar, and it may not be called until the Board's consideration of appeals scheduled earlier on the calendar is completed. It is the policy of the Clerk of the Board to schedule multiple appeals in the following order at 4pm:
1. Appeals where all parties have agreed to request a continuance or a tabling of the appeal.
2.

25. 031265 [Appeal, Mitigated Negative Declaration - 2026 Lombard Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16595 adopted June 12, 2003, approving a mitigated negative declaration for the proposed development at 2026 Lombard Street.
(Appeal filed July 14, 2003 by Stephen M. Williams, Esq.; companion measure to Files 031266, 031267, 031268.)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

From the Clerk

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

26. 031266 [Affirming adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion affirming the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

27. 031267 [Reversing adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street.
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

28. 031268 [Preparation of findings to reverse adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the Planning Commission adoption of the negative declaration for 2026 Lombard Street Project. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M.

29. 031232 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 dated June 12, 2003 approving a conditional use authorization, Case No. 2002.0497C, to allow the construction of an approximately 49,000 square foot 97 room tourist hotel with 78 off-street parking spaces on a lot containing approximately 13,600 square feet, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 712.11, 712.21, 712.55 and 303, in an NC-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, located at 2026 Lombard Street, north side between Fillmore and Webster Streets, Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 0492.
(Appeal filed July 14, 2003 by Stephen M. Williams, Esq. The project received a Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration (PMND) from the Planning Department on March 29, 2003. The PMND was appealed; Planning upheld the PMND on June 12, 2003; companion measure to Files 031232, 031233, 031234, 031235, 031236; District 2).
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

From the Clerk

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

30. 031233 [Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

31. 031234 [Appeal, Conditional Use - 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16596 approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

32. 031236 [Environmental Review - 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion certifying review of Final Mitigated Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of property at 2026 Lombard Street. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

33. 031235 [Findings - 2026 Lombard Street]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0497C, on property located at 2026 Lombard Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
8/12/2003, CONTINUED. Supervisor Gavin Newsom Excused From Voting Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M.

34. 031364 [Public Hearing - Appeal, 600 Portola Drive Tentative Subdivision Map]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works dated August 4, 2003, approving tentative/parcel map to legalize the construction of an 18 unit new condominium mixed-use project at 600 Portola Drive, San Francisco.
(Appeal Filed August 7, 2003 by Mr. Man Poon; companion measure to Files 031364, 031365, 031366, 031367; District 7.)
8/26/2003, CONTINUED.
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

From the Clerk

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

35. 031365 [600 Portola Drive Tentative Subdivision Map]
Motion approving decision of the Director of Public Works, approving Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the construction of a 18 unit new condominium mixed-use project in Assessor's Block 2892, Lot 1, at 600 Portola Drive. (Clerk of the Board)
8/26/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

36. 031366 [600 Portola Drive Tentative Subdivision Map]
Motion disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works, approving Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the construction of a 18 unit new condominium mixed-use project in Assessor's Block 2892, Lot 1, at 600 Portola Drive. (Clerk of the Board)
8/26/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

37. 031367 [Findings - 600 Portola Drive]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the construction of a 18 unit new condominium mixed-use project in Assessor's Block 2892, Lot 1, at 600 Portola Drive. (Clerk of the Board)
8/26/2003, CONTINUED. Continued to September 16, 2003
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 5:00 P.M.

38. 031449 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Final EIR for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Case No. 2001.911E, dated July 24, 2003, for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects, located between the California Academy of Sciences and the M.H. De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, known as the Music Concourse Area. (Appellant: Stephen L. Willis).
(Filed 8/13/03; companion measure to Files 031450, 031451, 031452.)
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

From the Clerk

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

39. 031450 [Affirm certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion affirming the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

40. 031451 [Reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

41. 031452 [Preparation of findings to reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings specifying the basis for the Board of Supervisors' reversal of the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 5:00 P.M.

42. 031481 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Final EIR for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Case No. 2001.911E, dated July 24, 2003, for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects, located between the California Academy of Sciences and the M.H. De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, known as the Music Concourse Area. (Appellants: Christopher Duderstadt, Mary Anne Miller for the Alliance for Golden Gate Park, and Stephen L. Willis).
(Filed 8/13/03; companion measure to Files 031482, 031483, 031484.)
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

From the Clerk

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

43. 031482 [Affirm certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion affirming the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

44. 031483 [Reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

45. 031484 [Preparation of findings to reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings specifying the basis for the Board of Supervisors' reversal of the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 6:00 P.M.

46. 031440 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use - 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard)]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No.16614 dated July 17, 2003, approving a conditional use authorization, Case No. 2002.0430C, to mount a total of six panel antennas and related equipment on an approximately 53-foot tall commercial building as part of AT&T Wireless Services telecommunications network within an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, pursuant to Section 712.83 of the Planning Code, on property located at 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard), on the northwest corner of 9th Avenue and Geary Boulevard; Lot 035, in Assessor's Block 1441. (Appellant: Betty Chao)
(Appeal filed August 15, 2003; categorically exempt from the environmental review process (CEQA) pursuant to exemption Classes 1, 3 and 11 of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code.; companion measure to Files 031441, 031442, 031443; District 1.)
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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

47. 031441 [Appeal, Conditional Use - 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard)]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16614, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0430C on property located at 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

48. 031442 [Appeal, Conditional Use - 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard)]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16614, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2002.0430C on property located at 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

49. 031443 [Findings - 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard)]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional use Application No. 2002.0430C on property located at 378 10th Avenue (aka 389 9th Avenue and/or 4500 Geary Boulevard), for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 6:30 P.M.

50. 031485 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Final EIR for the 301 Mission Street Project]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Case No. 2001.0792E, dated July 31, 2003, for a proposed mixed use development located at 301 Mission Street, near the Transbay Terminal in downtown San Francisco, Assessor's Block 3719, Lots 1 and 17. (Appellant: Sue C. Hestor, attorney for the Rincon Hill Residents Association).
Filed 8/15/03; companion measure to Files 031486, 031487, 031488.)
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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

51. 031486 [Affirm certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project]
Motion affirming the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

52. 031487 [Reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project]
Motion reversing the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

53. 031488 [Preparation of findings to reverse certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings specifying the basis for the Board of Supervisors' reversal of the Planning Commission certification of the final environmental impact report for the 301 Mission Street Project. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 7:00 P.M.

54. 031522 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Temporary Street Closure, Mission Street between 24th and 25th Streets]
Hearing appealing the decision of the Department of Parking and Traffic by its Memorandum dated September 2, 2003, disapproving the requested temporary street closure of Mission Street, between 24th and 25th Streets, on October 25, 2003 from 7AM to 7PM, for Immigrant Pride Day.
(Appeal filed September 4, 2003, by Carlos Petroni for the Immigrant Rights Movement; companion measure to Files 031523, 031524, District 6.)
Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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

55. 031523 [Affirming decision of DPT to disapprove the requested closure of Mission St. between 24th and 25th on October 25, 2003, for Immigrant Pride Day]
Motion affirming the decision of the Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to disapprove the requested temporary closure of Mission Street, between 24th and 25th Streets, on October 25, 2003 (7am to 7pm), for Immigrant Pride Day. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

56. 031524 [Reversing decision of DPT and approving the requested closure of Mission St. between 24th and 25th on October 25, 2003, for Immigrant Pride Day]
Motion reversing the decision of the Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic and approving the requested temporary closure of Mission Street, between 24th and 25th Streets, on October 25, 2003 (7am to 7pm), for Immigrant Pride Day. (Clerk of the Board)
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

57. 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.

58. PUBLIC COMMENT
An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to

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

59. 031509 [Legislative Analyst Request - Status of 8 remaining single-screen movie theaters in San Francisco] Supervisor Peskin
Motion requesting the Office of Legislative Analyst to report on the status of 8 remaining single-screen movie theaters in San Francisco and the feasibility of the proposal by Save the Theaters to renovate, rehabilitate and utilize these theaters to create an environment that will help to develop and ultimately expand a purely independent film industry in the City of San Francisco.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

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 60 through 65

60. 031512 [Extension of SRO Hotel Safety and Stabilization Task Force] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution extending the operations of the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Safety and Stabilization Task Force through December 31, 2004.
8/26/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

61. 031513 [Ciaran Ferry] Supervisor Daly
Resolution urging the Bureau of Customs and Immigration to grant asylum to Ciaran Ferry.
8/26/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

62. 031514 [Authorizing transfer of funds and management oversight from DPW to MOCD] Supervisor Gonzalez
Resolution authorizing transfer of funds and management oversight from the Department of Public Works to the Mayor's Office of Community Development.
8/26/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

63. 031496 [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.
8/26/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

64. 031520 [Final Map for a 5 Unit Residential Condominium Project]
Motion approving Final Map of 3284 San Bruno Avenue, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 10 in Assessor's Block No. 6157, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 174,368; District 10.)
9/8/2003, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

65. 031521 [Final Map for an 31 Unit Live Work/Commercial Condominium Project]
Motion approving Final Map of 380 10th Street, a Live Work/Commercial Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 86 in Assessor's Block No. 3520, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 174,371; District 6.)
9/8/2003, 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:_________________________________________

66. 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 August 19, 2003 through September 8, 2003, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 16, 2003.

031490 [Angle Parking]
Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 55 and 132 to prohibit any person from parking or standing a vehicle other than at the angle of the curb or edge of roadway indicated by signs or markings, and to provide for penalties. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/25/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

031515 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Jonathan Johnson]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathan Johnson against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 11, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 322-080; entitled Jonathan Johnson, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are the waiver of the San Francisco General Hospital medical lien in the amount of $29,281.37. (City Attorney)
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
9/4/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from August 19, 2003 through September 8, 2003, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 16, 2003.

031444 [Contract funds for SFHIV Vaccine Clinical Trials Unit, 2003 to 2004]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $405,101 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, to fund the fourth year of the SFDPH portion for "San Francisco HIV Vaccine Clinical Trials", a unit of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN); for the period of June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2004. (Public Health Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/19/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled at the September 18, 2003 meeting.

031453 [FY 2003-2004 State grant funds to the Department of Public Health from the California Department of Health Services] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State recurring grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for FY 2003-2004. (Public Health Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/21/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled at the September 18, 2003 meeting.

031454 [Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in refugees newly arriving in San Francisco.] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Newcomers Health Program (SFDPH, Newcomers) to accept and expend retroactively a new continuing grant in the initial amount of $45,000, from the State Department of Health Services, Refugee Health (DHS, RH) to improve treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) in refugees newly arriving in San Francisco; for the period of August 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004. (Public Health Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/22/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the September 18, 2003 meeting.

031489 [Emergency Repairs]
Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for emergency repairs of the Early Intake Switchback Road at Hetch Hetchy, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000. (Public Utilities Commission)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/29/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

031493 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department of to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $211,975 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire 208 one-hour Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Air Bottles, a mobile breathing air compressor unit, and a portable auxiliary communication repeater unit. (Fire Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/19/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

031494 [Contracting for Security Guard Services at 1680 Mission Street for fiscal year 2003-2004]]
Resolution concurring retroactively with the Controller's determination that security guard services can practically be performed at the Bureaus of Construction Management and Engineering Offices at 1680 Mission Street by private contractor for a lower cost that if the services were performed by City employees. (Public Works Department)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
8/25/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

031511 [Settlement of Claim - Eric M. Hansen]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Eric M. Hansen against San Francisco for $52,500; claim was filed on October 8, 2002. (City Attorney)
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
9/4/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

031517 [Agreement to Sell 418-420 Jessie Street]
Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with Martin McNerney Development, Inc. dba Martin Building Company, Inc. for the sale of real property consisting of a former fire station on the first and second floors and vacant warehouse space on the upper six floors, for a purchase price of $2,900,000; finding that competitive bidding is impractical or impossible; 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, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department)
(Public Benefit Recipient.)
9/3/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

031518 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to provide training to municipal staff involved in construction and renovation of municipal buildings on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) sustainable building standards and to develop a database to track municipal green building projects and their environmental benefits to the City and County of San Francisco. (Environment)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
9/5/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

031519 [Refugee County Plan]
Resolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 2003 Refugee County Plan. (Private Industry Council)
(No Public Benefit Recipient.)
9/4/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Services Committee.

031525 [Agreement for Tolling of Statute of Limitations Governing Lawsuit]
Resolution approving the City Attorney's entry into a tolling agreement governing suit by plaintiff Natasha Madaris entitled Natasha Madaris v. San Francisco Unified School District and City and County of San Francisco, Case No. 417-848. (City Attorney)
9/5/2003, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Audits Committee.

031533 [Petitions and Communications #1]
Petitions and Communications received from August 19, 2003 through September 8, 2003, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on September 16, 2003.
Part 1

From Sue Hestor, submitting an appeal to the Planning Commission's certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for a proposed mixed use development located at 301 Mission Street, near the Transbay Terminal in downtown San Francisco. File 031485(1)

From Peter Warfield, regarding editorial in the SF Bay Guardian newspaper that opposes the Glen Park Library Branch Project.(2)

From Airport, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04. Is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(3)

From Arts Commission, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(4)

From the Asian Art Museum, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(5)

From the Board of Appeals, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(6)

From Department of Building Inspection, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(7)

From SF Convention Facilities, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(8)

From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(9)

From Department of Emergency Communication, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(10)

From Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(11)

From Fire Department, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(12)

From Department of Human Resources, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(13)

From Department of Public Health, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(14)

From Public Utilities Commission, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(15)

From Recreation and Park Department, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(16)

From Superior Court, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(17)

From Office of the Treasurer, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(18)

From Public Utilities Commission, submitting declaration of emergency for repair of Early Intake Road, an all season road providing access to Early Intake, Kirkwood and Holm powerhouses.(19)

From Department of Public Works, regarding the reassignment of contracts formerly entered into with the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG). (Reference No. 20030729-002) Copy: Supervisor Daly(20)

From Department of Elections, regarding the implementation of ranked-choice voting in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor(21)

From Department of Public Health, submitting request for waiver from compliance with Chapter 12B of the Administrative Code to contract with Toys-R-Us and Lakeshore Learning Materials.(22)

From Department of Public Health, submitting request for waiver from compliance with Chapter 12B of the Administrative Code to contract with Metro Park Laundry.(23)

From Gladstone & Associates, regarding mediation between the two parties involved in the appeal of a Conditional Use permit for 2026 Lombard Street. File 031266, Copy: Each Supervisor(24)

From Mirna Escobar, concerning her living situation in the Housing Authority's Valencia Gardens projects.(25)

From Mirna Escobar, concerning alleged overtime wages Municipal Railway owes her.(26)

From Planning Department, submitting report entitled "2002 Commerce and Industry Inventory".(27)

From Ed Mabry, concerning the need to install a sidewalk on Townsend Street between 6th and 7th Streets. Copy: Each Supervisor, Department of Parking and Traffic, Police(28)

From concerned citizen, concerning raising height limits along Transit Corridors and Secondary Units with no additional parking provided. File 030896(29)

From Judith Berkowitz, submitting opposition to proposed legislation regarding the Day Laborer Program. File 031470, Copy: Each Supervisor(30)

From Howard Chabner, submitting his concern with the lack of pedestrian safety in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor(31)

From Muni, regarding noise pollution from the "M" streetcar on Broad Street. (Reference No. 20030617-005)(32)

From Muni, regarding the feasibility of using a numbered ticket system at the Cable Car turnarounds. (Reference No. 20030422-013)(33)

From Marilyn Amini, concerning her public records request for full disclosure regarding the development of, and the implementation of interim procedure appeals of negative declaration and exemptions. Files 031335, 031152(34)

From Office of the City Attorney, regarding Ms. Amini's immediate disclosure request regarding interim procedures.(35)

From Assessor-Recorder, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors is not adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board.(36)

From Civil Service Commission, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board.
(37)

From Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, regarding new appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, Board of Directors. Copy: Rules Committee(38)

From S.F. Law Library, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board.(39)

From Department of Child Support Services, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board.(40)

From Office of the Sheriff, submitting list of sole source contracts entered into by the Sheriff's Department during fiscal year 2002-03.(41)

From Planing Department, regarding the environmental impact of Treasure Island Naval Station following transfer from the U.S. Navy. Copy: Land Use Committee(42)

From Planing Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review for the Visitation Valley Branch Library located at 201 Leland Street.(43)

From Planing Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review for the Ingleside Branch Library located at 1298 Ocean Avenue.(44)

From Elizabeth Farrah, submitting opposition to the residential alarm license fee.(45)

From Office of the City Attorney, responding to the 2002-03 Civil Grand Jury Report, pursuant to Penal Code Section 933 and 933.05.Copy: Each Supervisor(46)

From Health Commission, submitting Resolution No. 14-03 supporting state efforts to increase access to health care coverage for the uninsured, and Resolution No. 15-03 opposing Proposition 54 which would prohibit state and local government from the collection, analysis or use of information pertaining to race, ethnicity, and/or national origin by state and local government.(47)

From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:
Mary Irwin (Landers)(48)

From Planing Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review for the Portola Branch Library located at 380 Bacon Street.(49)

From Fire Department, submitting annual fire/life safety inspection report for the Tenderloin Police Station located at 301 Eddy Street.(50)

031535 [Petitions and Communications #2]
Petitions and Communications received from August 19, 2003 through September 8, 2003, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on September 16, 2003. Part 2

From Fire Department, regarding what steps the sponsors of the annual Bay to Breakers can take to better respond to cardiac emergencies by participants, including use of defibulators.(51)

From Elections Commission, urging the Board to adopt the Alternative Security Plan, adopted by the Department of elections for the November 2003 Election. Copy: Each Supervisor(52)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report regarding fourth review of agreement with the Public Utilities Commission and the San Francisco Water Alliance. Copy: Budget Analyst(53)

From Department on the Status of Women, From Arts Commission, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04. Is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(54)

From Office of the Controller, submitting review of proposed fee increases.(55)

From Civil Service Commission, submitting copy of letter sent to constituent regarding complaint of unpaid overtime while employed with Muni.(56)

From Department of Administrative Services, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04 is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(57)

From Office of the Sheriff, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 will not be adequate for the Sheriff's Department.(58)

From S.F. Odd Fellows Hall Association, Inc., submitting copy of letter sent to the Police Department (Southern Station) regarding the police department's help in making the area of 7th and Market Streets safer.(59)

From SF Environment, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 will be adequate for the Department of the Environment. (60)

From Police Department, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 will be adequate for the Police Department.(61)

From SF Environment, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($3,042693) for its next granting cycle.(62)

From Florence Fung, requesting the "No Stopping - Tow Away Sign" on Ulloa Street between Lenox Way and Wawona Street be removed. Copy: Supervisors Hall, Ma(63)

From Matthew Bunner, submitting request for increased street lighting on Grant Street between Filbert and Greenwich Streets as a way to deter crime.Copy: Supervisor Peskin(64)

From Department of Public Health, submitting request for waiver from compliance with Chapter 12B of the Administrative Code to contract with Safeway and Cala Foods for the continued purchase of food and food vouchers for the Department's Incentives and Enable Programs.(65)

From Port, submitting request for waiver from compliance with Chapters 12B and 12C of the Administrative Code to contract with Praxair for supply of gases to maintain welding, cutting and drilling operations.(66)

From Planing Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review for ordinance creating the Northeast Waterfront Special Sign District.File 031034(67)

From Planing Department, submitting certificate of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review for ordinance amending lot line selection. File 030999(68)

From Adult Probation Department, submitting notice that the adopted budget for fiscal year 2003-04. Is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed by the Board of Supervisors.(69)

From Peterson Architects, concerning the parking problems in the South of Market area, especially on Folsom Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Copy: Each Supervisor, Department of Parking and Traffic(70)

From Kurt Shuck, submitting support for the new traffic circles on Page Street.(71)

From Scott Hartwig, submitting opposition to the new traffic circles at city intersections. Copy: Each Supervisor(72)

From Mary Richards, submitting opposition to the $40.00 registration fee required for having an alarm system installed in her house.(73)

From Carolyn Clark, submitting her concerns with the homeless situation around 25th and Potrero.(74)

From Harry Thanh, regarding the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the symbol of the Vietnamese American community. File 031220(75)

From Recreation and Park Department, submitting list of neighborhood meeting dates regarding plans for future neighborhood parks and recreation improvements.(76)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the Environmental Impact Report for the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Project located between the California Academy of Sciences and the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Files 031481(77)

From Office of Homeland Security, submitting notification of application approval for the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program II, fiscal year 2003.(78)

From U.S. Bankruptcy Court, submitting notice of voting record date/deadline, hearing to consider confirmation of plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code for Pacific Gas and Electric Company and deadline for filing objections to confirmation.(79)

From Martin Lyon, submitting copy of letter sent to the Department of Parking and Traffic regarding various traffic issues.(80)

From State Department of Social Services (DSS), submitting notice of "Kid's Plate" revenue distribution for fiscal year 2001/02 and 2002/03.(81)

APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Arts Commission
Dave Stroud

Airport Commission
Eleanor Johns

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) 554-5784 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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