City and County of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors
AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT
MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY,
BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, FIONA MA, SOPHIE MAXWELL,
JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL
| Members Present: | Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Fiona Ma, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval. |
| Members Excused: | None. |
| Members Absent: | None. |
| ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | |||
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The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisors Alioto-Pier and McGoldrick were noted absent. Quorum present. Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted present at 2:07 p.m. Supervisor McGoldrick was noted present at 2:18 p.m. | |||
| APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES | |||
| Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved to approve March 22 and March 29, 2005 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS | |||
| CONSENT AGENDA | |||
| Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee | |||
| 050415 | [Establishing a tour bus restriction on Baker Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1183.35 to establish a tour bus restriction on Baker Street between Richardson Avenue and Union Street. (Parking and
Traffic Department) (3/14/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2975.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050420 | [Establishing a tour bus restriction on Broderick Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1183.36 to establish a tour bus restriction on Broderick Street between Richardson Avenue and Union Street. (Parking and
Traffic Department) (3/14/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2975.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050421 | [Establishing a tour bus restriction on Chestnut Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1183.32 to establish a tour bus restriction on Chestnut Street between Lyon Street and Richardson Avenue. (Parking and
Traffic Department) (3/14/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2975.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050478 | [Establishing a tour bus restriction on Greenwich Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1183.33 to establish a tour bus restriction on Greenwich Street between Lyon and Divisadero Streets. (Parking and Traffic
Department) (3/14/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2975.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050479 | [Establishing a tour bus restriction on Filbert Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1183.34 to establish a tour bus restriction on Filbert Street between Lyon and Divisadero Streets. (Parking and Traffic
Department) (3/14/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2975.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050525 | [Establishing commercial vehicle weight restrictions on Broderick Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Section 28.5.58 to establish a commercial weight restriction on Broderick Street between Richardson Avenue and Union Street.
(Parking and Traffic Department) (3-14-05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2974.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050526 | [Extending commercial vehicle weight restrictions on Chestnut Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 28.5.9 to extend the commercial vehicle weight restriction on Chestnut Street to include Chestnut Street between Lyon
and Broderick Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) (3-14-05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2974.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050527 | [Establishing commercial vehicle weight restrictions on Greenwich Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Section 28.5.57 to establish a commercial vehicle weight restriction on Greenwich Street between Divisadero and Lyon Streets.
(Parking and Traffic Department) (3-14-05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2974.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050528 | [Establishing commercial vehicle weight restrictions on Filbert Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Section 28.5.59 to establish a commercial weight restriction on Filbert Street between Divisadero and Lyon Streets. (Parking and
Traffic Department) (3-14-05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2974.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050529 | [Extending commercial vehicle weight restrictions on Baker Street] | ||
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 28.5.3, establishing a commercial vehicle weight restriction on Baker Street, by extending the restriction to include
Baker Street between Union Street and Marina Boulevard. (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2974.) | |||
| PASSED, ON FIRST READING | |||
| 050378 | [Traffic Regulations - Bike Lanes] | ||
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Resolution enacting bike lanes on Fulton Street. BIKE LANES - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, both directions, from Baker Street to Octavia Street. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (See hard copy for environmental review determination.) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 301-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050379 | [Traffic Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting bike lanes and other traffic regulations on Oakdale Avenue. BIKE LANES - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, both directions, from Bayshore Boulevard to Selby Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, northside, from Selby Street to 175' easterly. Oakdale Avenue, southside, from Patterson Street to 100' east of Loomis Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Oakdale Avenue, eastbound, approaching Selby Street. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (See hard copy for environmental review determination.) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 302-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050403 | [Parking Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "V" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Eastwood Drive, both sides, between Miramar Avenue and San Ramon Way (Unit block). NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Putman Street, east side, between Crescent and Tompkins Avenues. NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Stevenson Street, south side, between 2nd and New Montgomery Streets. ONE HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Alabama Street, west side, from 15th Street to 100 feet northerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Key Avenue, both sides, south of the south property line of 938 Key Avenue and along southern terminus. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Prentiss Street, east side, from Chapman Street to 100 feet northerly. DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Castro Street, east side, between 25th and Jersey Streets (6-month trial). PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Washington Street, both sides, from The Embarcadero to Davis Street. PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30 MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Drumm Street, from Washington to Clay Streets. PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 30 MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA NO. 1, 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT - ESTABLISH Clay Street, from Drumm Street to Davis Street. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - EXTENSION 1300 block of DeHaro Street, west side of median wall, from the projection of the northerly boundary line of #1351-1355 DeHaro Street to 4 feet northerly (4-foot extension). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Shotwell Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets (1100 block) (increases the time limit from 1-Hour to 2 Hours). TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, TAXI ZONE, ALL OTHER TIMES - RESCIND NO PARKING, TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH 4th Street, west side, from Minna Street to 150 feet southerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Harriet Street, south side, from Brannan Street property line to 30 feet easterly. TOW AWAY NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Fremont Street, east side, from 219 feet to 349 feet north of Howard Street. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Somerset Street, west side, from Campbell Avenue to 100-feet southerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Turk Street, north side, between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Missouri Street, west side, from 80 feet to 130 feet north of 23rd Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH O'Farrell Street, south side, from 58 feet west of Van Ness Avenue to 100 feet westerly (to establish a 100-foot bus zone bulb with 12-foot taper at the west | |||
| Enacted Number: | 303-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050404 | [Traffic Regulations] | Supervisor Elsbernd | |
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Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - RESCIND Turk Street, westbound, at Gough Street (removing the option to turn left from the middle lane but still requiring the left lane to turn left). BUSES AND TAXIS ONLY AFTER CANDLESTICK PARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Ingerson Avenue, westbound, between Hawes and 3rd Streets. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Lake Merced Boulevard, northbound, at Skyline Boulevard (north leg only). LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Holloway Avenue, eastbound and westbound, at Junipero Serra Boulevard. MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - RESCIND LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - RESCIND Howard Street, westbound, at 6th Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, at Bryant Street. DIAMOND LANE: LEFT LANE BUSES, TAXIS AND LEFT TURNS ONLY - RESCIND 4th Street, southbound, between Bryant and Townsend Street. BUSES AND TAXIS ONLY - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, second lane from left at Brannan Street; and 4th Street, southbound, second lane from left at Townsend Street. LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT, RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH 10th Avenue, northbound, approaching Fulton Street. NO TURN ON RED - RESCIND Shrader Street at Fell Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) (3/7/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2961.) | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd requested to be added as sponsor. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 304-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050405 | [STOP Intersections] | Supervisor Elsbernd | |
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Westgate Drive and Darien Way, installing STOP signs at this intersection, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Newhall Street and Quesada Avenue, stopping Newhall Street at Quesada Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Wisconsin and 22nd Streets, stopping Wisconsin at 22nd Street making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Bacon and Hamilton Streets, stopping Bacon Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Somerset Street and San Bruno Avenue, stopping Somerset Street at San Bruno Avenue, the stem of this Y-intersection; Octavia Frontage Road, stopping southbound Octavia Frontage Road at Market Street; Octavia Frontage Road, stopping northbound Octavia Frontage Road at Hayes Street; Ingalls Street at Armstrong Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; Jennings Street at Wallace Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; Hawes Street at Quesada Street, making intersection All-Way STOP; and Hoff Street at 16th and 17th Streets, stopping the stem of these T-intersections. (Parking and Traffic Department) (3/7/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2961.) | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd requested to be added as sponsor. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 305-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050406 | [Accept-Expend State Grant - Vertical Prosecution Program] | ||
| Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $290,562 through the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP A301) for the operation of a program entitled "Vertical Prosecution Program." (District Attorney) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 306-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050407 | [Accept-Expend State Grant - Victim & Witness Assistance Program] | ||
| Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $562,287 through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Criminal Justice Programs Division, for the operation of a program entitled "Victim & Witness Assistance Program." (District Attorney) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 307-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050499 | [Traffic Regulations - Bike Lanes] | Supervisor Daly | |
| Resolution enacting bike lanes on Market Street. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 308-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| Recommendations of the Rules Committee | |||
| 050328 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Mary Jane Gregory] | ||
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Jane Gregory against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2003 in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 417384; entitled Mary Jane Gregory v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 77-05 | ||
| FINALLY PASSED | |||
| 050418 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - James Tucker] | ||
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by James Tucker against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 9, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 424-256; entitled James Tucker, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 78-05 | ||
| FINALLY PASSED | |||
| 050581 | [Settlement of Claims - Pacific Gas & Electric Company] | ||
| Ordinance approving the partial settlement of claims asserted by the City and County of San Francisco in the bankruptcy proceeding entitled In Re Pacific Gas & Electric Company, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 01-30923-DM, and by Pacific Gas & Electric Company against the City and County of San Francisco in that same proceeding. (City Attorney) | |||
| Enacted Number: | 76-05 | ||
| FINALLY PASSED | |||
| 050585 | [Appointment - Back Streets Business Advisory Board] | ||
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Resolution appointing Mark Klaiman, Mark Dwight, David Lupo, My Do, Peter Cohen and Oscar Grande, terms ending November 16, 2006, to the Back Streets Business Advisory Board. Mark Klaiman, new appointment, seat 3, must be a current or former owner, operator, or officer of a core PDR Back Streets business located in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006. Mark Dwight, new appointment, seat 4, must be an officer or representative of an organization that represents San Francisco businesses, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006. David Lupo, new appointment, seat 5, must be an officer or representative of a labor union or other labor organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006.My Do, new appointment, seat 6, must be an officer or representative of an economic development or planning organization or association, or of an academic institution, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006. Peter Cohen, new appointment, seat 7, must be a person who has a demonstrated interest in and knowledge pertaining to Back Street businesses, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006. Oscar Grande, new appointment, seat 8, must be a person who has a demonstrated interest in and knowledge pertaining to Back Street businesses, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending November 16, 2006. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 309-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050586 | [Appointment - Treasure Island Development Authority Citizens Advisory Board] | ||
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Resolution appointing Mera Granberg and Natalie Bonnewit, terms ending December 31, 2008, to the Treasure Island Development Authority Citizens Advisory Board. Mera Granberg, succeeding Manuel Jimenez, resigned, seat 6, must possess any of the following qualifications: land use and urban planning and architecture; transportation planning and alternative and mass transit; historic conservation and preservation; engineering and construction; real estate development and financing; economic development and job generation and organized labor; first-source hiring, welfare-to-work and other job broker programs; affordable and low-income housing; marine related activities; natural resource preservation and conservation; environmental and toxic remediation and control; tideland trust and public access; open-meeting laws; recreational and athletic opportunities and programs; representative of public safety officers on Treasure Island; representative of TIHDI; representative of Job Corps; Representative of Treasure Island Elementary School; representative of film production industry; and representative of residential tenants on Treasure Island, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending December 31, 2008. Natalie Bonnewit, succeeding Marnella Goncalves, resigned, seat 10, must possess any of the following qualifications: Any of the following: land use and urban planning and architecture; transportation planning and alternative and mass transit; historic conservation and preservation; engineering and construction; real estate development and financing; economic development and job generation and organized labor; first-source hiring, welfare-to-work and other job broker programs; affordable and low-income housing; marine related activities; natural resource preservation and conservation; environmental and toxic remediation and control; tideland trust and public access; open-meeting laws; recreational and athletic opportunities and programs; representative of public safety officers on Treasure Island; representative of TIHDI; representative of Job Corps; Representative of Treasure Island Elementary School; representative of film production industry; and representative of residential tenants on Treasure Island, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending December 31, 2008. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 310-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050587 | [Appointment - Western SoMa Citizens' Planning Task Force] | ||
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Resolution appointing Jim Meko, Nicholas Rosenberg, Antoinetta Stadlman, Karen Nolan, Jim Berk, Frank McGrath, April Veneracion, Judy Carman, Terrance Alan, John Elberling, Charles
Breidinger, Marc Salomon, Sharon Kim, Jeremy Nelson and Richard Kempis, terms ending November 23, 2007, to the Western SoMa Citizens' Planning Task Force. Jim Meko, new appointment, seat 1, must be a resident of western SoMa for more than three years, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Nicholas Rosenberg, new appointment, seat 2, must be a resident of western SoMa for less than three years, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Antoinetta Stadlman, new appointment, seat 3, must reside in a Single Room Occupancy hotel in western SoMa, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Karen Nolan, new appointment, seat 5, must be raising a family in western SoMa, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Jim Berk, new appointment, seat 6, must be a senior residing in western SoMa, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Frank McGrath, new appointment, seat 7, must operate a local business in western SoMa, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. April Veneracion, new appointment, seat 8, must work with a community-based organization in western SoMa, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. Judy Carman, new appointment, seat 9, must represent the arts, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending November 23, 2007. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 311-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval | |||
| REGULAR AGENDA | |||
| UNFINISHED BUSINESS | |||
| From the Board | |||
| 050579 | [Adopting findings related to the tentative parcel map appeal on property located at 4005 Mission Street] | ||
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Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the decision of the Department of Public Works approving a tentative parcel map to authorize a 3-unit condominium subdivision at 4005
Mission Street (Assessor's Block 5835, Lot 75). (Clerk of the Board) (Companion measure to Files 050374, 050375, 050376, 050377, 050486, 050487, 050488.) | |||
| Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050668 | [Adopting findings related to the determination that the appeal of the negative declaration for the 606-624 Divisadero Street project was timely] | ||
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Motion adopting findings related to the determination that the appeal of the negative declaration for the 606-624 Divisadero Street project was timely filed. (Clerk of the
Board) (Companion measure to Files 050287, 050288, 050289, 050290, 050400, 050401, 050402.) | |||
| Enacted Number: | M05-62 | ||
| APPROVED by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| NEW BUSINESS | |||
| Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee | |||
| 050431 | [To re-appropriate bond sales proceeds from 3 capital projects, funded by General Obligation Bonds; and to re-appropriate the bond sales proceeds from 11 projects, funded by Lease Revenue | Mayor, Supervisors McGoldrick, Elsbernd | |
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Ordinance re-appropriating $15,964,440 from 3 large capital projects within the 2000 Neighborhood Recreation and Park Facilities Improvement General Obligation Bond to fund the improvement
and construction of parks and open space for 11 neighborhood park projects within the Lease Revenue Bond Capital Program. Projects include Rossi Playground, Fay Park Garden, SOMA Park,
Junipero Serra Playground/Clubhouse, Sunnyside Playground/Clubhouse, Sunnyside Conservatory, Rolph Park Clubhouse, Herz Playground/Coffman Pool, Visitacion Greenway Senior Park, Moscone
Recreation Center and St. Mary's Playground; and Re-appropriating $15,964,440 from 11 various projects within the Lease Revenue Bond Capital Program to fund the improvement and construction of parks and open space for 3 large capital projects within the 2000 Neighborhood Recreation and Park Facilities Improvement General Obligation Bond program; Moscone Recreation Center - Phase I, Chinese Recreation Center and Larsen Sava Pool. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd requested to be added as a co-sponsor. | |||
| PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee | |||
| 050273 | [Liquor License, 1151 Folsom Street] | ||
| Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license in exchange for a Type 47 on-sale general eating place license to Jonathan Ching Yang Chiu, for Eight located at 1151 Folsom Street, 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. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 299-05 | ||
| ADOPTED by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050327 | [Liquor License, 90 Natoma Street] | ||
| Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to John Guiffre and Colin O'Malley, for John Colin's located at 90 Natoma Street, 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. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 300-05 | ||
| ADOPTED by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
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Recess The Board recessed at the hour of 3:07 p.m. Reconvening of the Board The Board at the hour of 3:29 p.m. reconvened. Calling the Roll On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval - 10
Quorum present. | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations | |||
| Privilege of the Floor | |||
| Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved to suspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
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Supervisor Sandoval welcomed, introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Hector Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador. Supervisor Sandoval welcomed, introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala. Supervisor Daly welcomed, introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Abdullah Megahed. Supervisor Alioto-Pier welcomed, introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Iris Chavez. | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. | |||
| 041275 | [Public Hearing - Appeal of Revised Certificate of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - American Buddhist Cultural Society Building located at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue] | ||
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Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 13, 2004, Case No. 2003.0657E, approving the proposed project to include: a renovation
and vertical addition to the existing one-story-plus-mezzanine American Buddhist Cultural Society building; an expanded second level and construction of third and fourth levels for a total
of four stories and a total height of approximately 70 feet; and add approximately 16,798 gross square feet (gsf) to the existing building for a total square footage of 27,758 gsf, located
at 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue, Assessor's Block 0622, Lot 019. (Appellant: 1776 Sacramento Street Homeowners Association, represented by the Law Offices of Stephen M. Williams). (Filed September 9, 2004; companion measure to Files 041276, 041277, 041278; District 3.) | |||
| Continued to June 28, 2005 | |||
| Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the certification of determination of exemption/exclusion from environmental review decision described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. | |||
| (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) | |||
| 041276 | [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue] | ||
| Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Continued to June 28, 2005. | |||
| Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 041277 | [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue] | ||
| Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Continued to June 28, 2005. | |||
| Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 041278 | [Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue] | ||
| Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 1730-1750 Van Ness Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Continued to June 28, 2005. | |||
| Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. | |||
| 050380 | [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption for No.1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)] | ||
|
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated February 10, 2005, Case No. 2005.0021E, exempting from environmental review the proposed
installation of a new low-power FM antenna for KNGY FM-92.7, four satellite receive-only dishes for KPIX TV-5 and an emergency generator for KBHK TV-44. The project is located at No.1 La
Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue), on Mount Sutro and is zoned RH-1(D). The individual components are described below. Low-Power FM Antenna: KNGY is an existing radio station that now broadcasts from the top of a residential building at 1101 Green Street on Russian Hill. The proposed project would relocate KNGY from its current location by allowing the installation of a new low-power FM antenna on Sutro Tower. KNGY currently operates at 3,600 watts of effective radiated power. The new antenna will operate at 510 watts of effective radiated power. The antenna will be approximately 15 feet high by 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep, and will be mounted on the north leg of Sutro Tower at Level 3, approximately 380 feet above ground using an existing set of brackets installed to support a previously approved antenna. No alteration to the existing equipment building at the base of Sutro Tower would be required. (Appellants: Siu Ling Chen for Midtown Terrace Homeowner's Association, Liaison to Sutro Tower and Doris Linnenbach for Twin Peaks Improvement Association, Liaison to Sutro Tower.) (Filed February 28, 2005; companion measure to Files 050381, 050382, 050383; District 7.) | |||
|
Walter Caplan, Representing the appellants Dave Bisho, President, West of Twin Peaks Central Council; support of appellants Donna Crowder; support of appellants Dr. Gwendolyn Evans; support of appellants Male Speaker, President, Midtown Terrace; support of appellants Dr. Robert Nachtigal; support of appellants Denise La Pointe, President, Twin Peaks Improvement Association; support of appellants Doug Lauringer; support of appellants Judy Berk, Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods; support of appellants Male Speaker, support of appellants Catherine Goldman; support of appellants Gerdi Lee; support of appellants Eileen Boken; support of appellants George, Vice President, Twin Peaks Improvement Association; support of appellants Christine Linnenbach, Twin Peaks Improvement Association; support of Appellants Joan Girardo; support of Appellants Doris Linnenbach, Twin Peaks Improvement Association; support of appellants Christine Zayback; support of appellants Marilyn Amini; support of appellants Paul Maltzer, Planning Department staff reviewed with the Board the Planning Department's recommendation. Robert McCarthy, McCarthy Schwartz, Representing the project sponsors Debra Stein, GCA, Representing project sponsors Lon, General Manager, KPIX and KBHK; support of project sponsors Joe Baglis, KNGY FM-92.7; support of project sponsors Jill Center, Alzheimer Association; support of project sponsors James Asater, General Manager, Sutro Tower, Inc.; support of project sponsors Mr. Wades, General Manager, KMTG; support of project sponsors MIchael Emaluck, Director of Engineering, KPIX and KBHK; support of project sponsors Alan Hirsh, Vice President of Engineering, 3-Point Media, San Francisco; support of project sponsors Rebuttal Period: Walter Caplan, Representing the | |||
| HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. | |||
| Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. | |||
| (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) | |||
| 050381 | [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)] | ||
| Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
|
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to table this matter. Motion to table this matter failed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Noes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1- McGoldrick | |||
| Enacted Number: | M05-61 | ||
| Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050382 | [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)] | ||
| Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
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Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to approve this matter. Motion to approve this matter failed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Noes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1- McGoldrick | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050383 | [Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)] | ||
| Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue) project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) | |||
| Enacted Number: | M05-60 | ||
| Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
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Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS | |||
| PUBLIC COMMENT | |||
|
Supervisor McGoldrick was noted absent at 2:45 p.m. James Chaffee; concerned about time allowed speakers Claudette Main; concerned about chlorine in water Anthony Travis, DPW worker, expressed concern about being laid off Male Speaker, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Steve Chin, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Mr. Rodriguez, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Kevin Johnson, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Brian Hill, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Male Speaker, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Eugene Gordon, Jr., expressed concern with general issues Mr. Kamula, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Lilo Sanford, expressed support for laid off workers Male Speaker, DPW worker; expressed concern about being laid off Jakkee Bryson, showed interest in the Board of Supervisors review Project Connect | |||
| 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. | |||
| 050700 | [Commending California Democratic Party and LGBT Caucus] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Resolution commending the California Democratic Party for adopting a resolution in support of public policy that guarantees civil marriage equality for all people who choose to make a marriage commitment as a couple with full rights, responsibilities, privileges and protections that are conveyed by full legal marital status within the marriage license requirements of equal rights for all families and further commending the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Caucus of the California Democratic Party for their exemplary work. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 313-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050701 | [Zoning - Extension of Planning Commission Review Period] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Resolution extending the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code to define a single room occupancy unit as a unit that is affordable to very low income or extremely low income households. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 314-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050702 | [Aung San Suu Kyi Day] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Resolution declaring on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi's 60th birthday, June 19th, 2005 as "Aung San Suu Kyi Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 315-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050704 | [Commending Lance Armstrong] | Supervisors Daly, McGoldrick, Ammiano, Sandoval, Mirkarimi, Elsbernd | |
| Resolution commending Lance Armstrong on his stellar career and wishes him well in his final Tour de France and declaring July 24, 2005 as "Lance Armstrong Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd requested to be added as a co-sponsor. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 317-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050711 | [Urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to establish a blue zone in front of St. Aidan's Church] | Supervisor Dufty | |
| Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to establish a blue zone in front of St. Aidan's Church. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 318-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050712 | [Urging California Department of Social Service to provide automated translations of IHSS Notices of Action] | Supervisors Ma, McGoldrick | |
| Resolution encouraging the California Department of Social Services, Adult Services Branch, to modify the State computer system (CMIPS) which generates Notices of Action to In-Home Supportive Services consumers, so that Notices can be generated in languages other than English and Spanish. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 319-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050713 | [Asian Pacific American Heritage Month] | Supervisors Ma, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Elsbernd | |
| Resolution recognizing May 2005 as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd requested to be added as a co-sponsor. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 320-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050714 | [Accept-Expend State Grant] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Association of Bay Area Governments (San Francisco Bay Trail Project) for the Downtown Ferry Terminal Public Pier Project. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 321-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050715 | [Accept-Expend State Grant] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the California Department of Transportation for the Downtown Ferry Terminal Public Pier Project. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 322-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050716 | [Commending San Francisco Public Utilities Commission] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Resolution commending the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for its outstanding performance and receiving awards for leadership in wastewater treatment and renewable energy resources. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 323-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050717 | [Queen Beatrix] | Supervisors Peskin, McGoldrick | |
| Resolution sending warmest regards to Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 324-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050718 | [Supporting California Assembly Bill No. 1125: Household Battery Recycling Act] | Supervisor Sandoval | |
| Resolution urging the California legislature to pass AB 1125: Household Battery Recycling Act. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 325-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| 050677 | [Apply For State Used Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Management Grants] | Supervisor Mirkarimi | |
| Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for annual grants from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purpose of increasing Used Motor Oil Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Management. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 312-05 | ||
| ADOPTED | |||
| The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| Severed From the Without Committee Reference | |||
| Supervisor Ammiano requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately. | |||
| 050703 | [Extending the Arts Task Force to November 1, 2005] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Resolution establishing an Arts Task Force to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor and setting forth the membership and duties of the Task Force. | |||
| Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| Resolution extending the Arts Task Force to November 1, 2005, and extending to August 1, 2005 the date for the Task Force to submit its initial report to the Board of Supervisors. | |||
| ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 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). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. | |||
| [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved ADOPTION of the Commendatory Finding. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| [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. | |||
| Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act Finding. The motion carried by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050737 | [Commending Hector Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador] | Supervisor Sandoval | |
| Resolution commending Hector Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador for his tremendous record service to the Salvadoran American community. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 326-05 | ||
| ADOPTED by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| 050738 | [Commending Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala] | Supervisor Sandoval | |
| Resolution commending Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala for her tremendous record service to the Guatemalan American community. | |||
| Enacted Number: | 327-05 | ||
| ADOPTED by the following vote: | |||
|
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick | |||
| OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION | |||
| Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor | |||
| Ordinances | |||
| 050734 | [Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the 1995 Steinhart Aquarium Bond and 2nd series sale of the 2000 Academy Facility Improvement Bond to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other | Mayor, Supervisors Elsbernd, Sandoval, Ammiano | |
|
Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $29,245,000 of 1995 Steinhart Aquarium (Series - 2005) and $79,370,000 of 2000 Academy of Sciences (2nd Series - 2005) bond sales proceeds,
for a total of $108,615,000, to fund the reconstruction, renovation and other construction for California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park for current fiscal year 2004-05. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050735 | [Appropriate bond sale proceeds from the sale of 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond - 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction of San Francisco Public Library | Mayor, Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano | |
|
Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $35,801,823 of bond sale proceeds from the 2000 Branch Library Improvement Program Bond - 3rd Series to fund the improvement and construction
of San Francisco Public Library facilities for current fiscal year 2004-05. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050736 | [Appropriate General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo facilities and properties] | Mayor, Supervisors Elsbernd, Sandoval, Ammiano | |
|
Ordinance appropriating, and placing on reserve, $7,505,000 in General Obligation Bond sale proceeds to fund the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of San Francisco Zoo
facilities, properties and all other works (as part of 1997 Proposition C) for current fiscal year 2004-05. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050739 | [SLI Zoning District - Allowing Certain Financial Services] | Supervisor Daly | |
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Table 817 to add Section 817.32 allowing a financial service use in an SLI (Service/Light Industrial) Zoning District under certain circumstances; adopting findings. | |||
| 4/26/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use Committee, expires on 5/26/2005. | |||
| 050740 | [Fees for Findings of Fact in Assessment Appeals] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Ordinance (1) amending Section 2B.11 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to (a) replace the existing fee schedule for preparation of written findings of fact in assessment appeals with a fee that recovers the costs attributable to the preparation and issuance of findings by the Assessment Appeals Board, (2) making findings relative to the City's costs of preparing written findings of fact in assessment appeals, and (3) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the fees for written findings are not a "project" and that such fees are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates, fringe benefits and other direct and indirect overhead charges attributable to the preparation and issuance of such findings. | |||
| 4/26/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 5/26/2005. | |||
| 050741 | [Creating a Food Security Task Force] | Supervisor Maxwell | |
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Sections 470.1 and 470.2, to establish a Food Security Task Force charged with creating a strategic plan to address hunger, enhancing food security, and increasing participation in federally funded programs; requiring preparation of reports and a strategic plan; and including a sunset provision. | |||
| 4/26/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 5/26/2005. | |||
| 050742 | [Prohibiting the widening of MLK, Jr. Drive] | Supervisor Mirkarimi | |
| Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by amending Section 6.01 to prohibit the widening of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and to prohibit the operation of privately-owned automobiles within the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse bowl, with certain exceptions; urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to include pedestrian and bicycle access improvements in its formulation of the Concourse Transportation Management Plan; and, making certain environmental, Proposition J and other findings. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 04/29/05 - Referred to Planning for determination of environmental impact and to Parking and Traffic for review. 05/09/05 - Response received from Planning stating that the final environmental impact report for Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority Projects Final EIR was certified onJuly 24, 2003 Case #2001.911E. | |||
| 050745 | [Water Rates] | Mayor, Supervisor Ammiano | |
|
Ordinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its retail customers inside and outside the City and County
of San Francisco. (Fiscal impact.) (Supervisor Mirkarimi dissenting in committee.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. | |||
| Resolutions | |||
| 050732 | [Steinhart Aquarium General Obligation Bond Issuance] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Elsbernd, Sandoval | |
|
Resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $29,245,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement
Bonds, 1995); authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the
appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general
authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050733 | [Bond Sale of Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds] | Supervisors McGoldrick, Elsbernd, Sandoval | |
|
Resolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $29,245,000 General Obligation Bonds (Steinhart Aquarium Improvement Bonds, 1995), Series 2005F; prescribing the form and terms
of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the
establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of the notice of intention to sell
bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents;
ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of
said bonds. (Fiscal impact.) | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050743 | [Grant of Federal Funds - MTA] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $744,000 of Federal Building Fund grant funds from the U.S. General Services Administration for the Municipal Railway's Radio System Replacement Project, excluding administrative overhead costs. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. | |||
| 050744 | [Supporting SB 437 and AB 772] | Mayor | |
| Resolution supporting Senate Bill 437 and Assembly Bill 772, which would create the California Health Kids Insurance Program and extend all health insurance to low income children in California. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050754 | [Juror Appreciation Week] | Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd | |
| Resolution declaring May 8 through May 14, 2005, Juror Appreciation Week throughout the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050755 | [Supporting the WorldPride celebration in Jerusalem] | Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano, Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ma | |
| Resolution supporting the WorldPride celebration in Jerusalem. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050756 | [Accept-Expend Grant Awarded to the San Francisco Department of the Environment by the Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women] | Supervisor Elsbernd | |
| Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women to provide outreach and education about recycling used cell phones. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050757 | [Safe Jobs] | Supervisor Ma | |
| Resolution recognizing and declaring the month of May 2005 as "Safe Jobs for Youth Month" in the City and County of San Francisco. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050758 | [Commending Nick and Sophia Vlahiotis] | Supervisors Ma, Dufty | |
| Resolution commending Nick and Sophia Vlahiotis on the 20th Anniversary of Ristorante Capri. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050759 | [Supporting AB 452, Double Fine Zone for Moving Violations on 19th Avenue and Park Presidio Boulevard] | Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ma, Elsbernd | |
| Resolution urging the California State Assembly and Governor to support Assembly Bill No. 452. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| 050693 | [Temporary Sidewalk Occupancy] | ||
| Resolution allowing for occupancy of a portion of the sidewalk on the east side of Fillmore between Chestnut and Bay street from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on every Saturday between May 28, 2005 through October 29, 2005. | |||
| 4/19/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
| 4/26/05, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Alioto-Pier submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. | |||
| 4/26/05, ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee. | |||
| 4/26/05, TRANSFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this item be transferred. | |||
| Requests for Hearing | |||
| 050746 | [Mayor's 2005 Enterprise Budget Submission] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Hearing to review the Mayor's Budget Office overview of the Mayor's 2005 Enterprise Budget submission. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the May 5, 2005 meeting. | |||
| 050747 | [Progress report on collaborative efforts between SFUSD and relevant City departments to consolidate/reduce spending] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Hearing requesting staff a progress report on collaborative efforts between the SFUSD and relevant City departments to consolidate and reduce spending and as well as to consider recommendations from staff. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. | |||
| 050748 | [Healthy diet and nutrition for SFUSD students] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Hearing to inquire how the City can assist and support SFUSD to devise ways to implement a healthy diet and nutrition for all SFUSD students and to consider obstacles hindering such plans such as local merchants offering junk food alternatives to school cafeteria food and coaches selling food near campuses to take advantage of the ban on junk food. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. | |||
| 050749 | [2005 CCSF's Nine-month Report] | Supervisor Ammiano | |
| Hearing to review the 2005 City and County of San Francisco's Nine-month Report. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the May 5, 2005 meeting. | |||
| 050750 | [Performance audit of San Francisco's Health Service System] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Hearing to discuss the findings of the Controller's Office performance audit of San Francisco's Health Service System. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. | |||
| 050751 | [Performance audit of the Department of Aging and Adult Services] | Supervisor Peskin | |
| Hearing to discuss the findings of the Controller's Office performance audit of the Department of Aging and Adult Services. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. | |||
| 050752 | [Peak Oil] | Supervisor Mirkarimi | |
| Hearing to discuss the potential effects of the phenomenon of Peak Oil, which is predicted to produce a permanent spike in the global price of oil, on the planning and policies of San Francisco, and to discuss the modification and creation of planning principles by the Department of the Environment and the Planning Department in order to cope with the phenomenon. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. | |||
| 050753 | [Credit card payments for parking] | Supervisor Sandoval | |
| Hearing on the public policy implications of requiring all parking lot operators to accept credit card payments. | |||
| 4/26/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| Motion | |||
| 050731 | [Needle Exchange Emergency] | Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Dufty | |
| Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. | |||
| 4/26/05, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. | |||
| PROPOSED ORDINANCES | |||
| 050573 | [Deleting References to Traffic Zone No. 1] | ||
| Ordinance repealing San Francisco Traffic Code sections 3.6, 10, 20, 35, 88, and 89, and amending San Francisco Police Code section 1320.10, to delete references to Traffic Zone No. 1. (Parking and Traffic Department) | |||
| 4/14/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. | |||
| 050657 | [Settlement of Lawsuit - Nicholas Holley] | ||
| Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nicholas Holley against the City and County of San Francisco for the payment of $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 23, 2004, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 428-216; entitled Nicholas Holley v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) | |||
| 4/18/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
| PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS | |||
| 050543 | [STOP Intersections] | ||
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Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Faxon Avenue, Elmwood Way and Southwood Drive, making this uncontrolled five-legged intersection an All-Way STOP; Kansas Street at Vermont/22nd Street, making this uncontrolled intersection an All-Way STOP; Persia Avenue and London Street, stopping Persia Avenue at London Street making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and, 17th Street and Alabama Street, stopping 17th Street at Alabama Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) (4/13/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2976.) | |||
| 4/14/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 04/26/05 - Parking and Traffic notified of hearing for posting requirements and advertisement placed in the 05/03/05 edition of the SF Chronicle. | |||
| 050544 | [Parking Regulations] | ||
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Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PERPENDICULAR PARKING - ESTABLISH Andover Street, east side, from the southern property line of 717 Andover Street to the northern property line of 779 Andover Street. NO PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Sheridan Street, south side, between 9th and 10th Streets. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 27th Street, north side, between the driveways of 318 and 322 - 324 27th Street (9 foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycle parking spaces). UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Shotwell Street, east side, in front of 337-339 Shotwell Street (18 foot zone, accommodating 6 motorcycles). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH York Street, east side, between 19th and 20th Streets (700 block); and, Rhode Island Street, both sides, between 24th and 25th Streets (1300 block). TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Harrison Street, south side, from Main Street to 35 feet westerly NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Main Street, west side, from Harrison Street to 22 feet northerly. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Front Street, east side, from Clay Street to 30 feet southerly. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Scott Street, east side, from the north crosswalk at Grove Street to 16 feet southerly. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Bush Street, north side, from Mason Street to Kearny Street NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Bush Street, north side, from St. George Alley to Kearny Street (maintaining 7 AM to 9 AM, Tow-Away Lane); and, Persia Avenue, north side, from London Street to 20 feet westerly (in conjunction with STOP sign changes). TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Bush Street, south side, between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street (Parking and Traffic Department) (4/13/05: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2976.) | |||
| 4/14/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 04/26/05 - Parking and Traffic notified of hearing for posting requirements and advertisement placed in the 05/03/05 edition of the SF Chronicle. | |||
| 050580 | [Settlement of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC ) Claim - Julie Yee] | ||
| Resolution approving settlement of EEOC Charge No. 370A300288, filed by Julie Yee December 18, 2002 against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,642.78. Other material term of said settlement is that Yee shall release all her claims, including a release of any right she may have to file suit based upon the allegations in her EEOC Charge. (City Attorney) | |||
| 4/18/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
| 050656 | [Settlement of Claim - Fremont Group Management LP] | ||
| Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated Claim for Tax Refund File No. 05-02753 filed by Fremont Group Management LP on February 23, 2005, against the City and County of San Francisco for $97,135.09. (City Attorney) | |||
| 4/18/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. | |||
| Requests Granted | |||
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From: Supervisor Daly To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation requiring development impact fees for density bonuses in Rincon Hill and the establishment of a South of Market Area (SOMA) Community Stabilization Fund. From: Supervisor Dufty To: Mayor To: All Commission Presidents Requesting/Inquiring: In light of recent events at the Building Inspection Commission, Supervisor has suggested that all Commissioners, and particularly Commission Presidents work with Sheriff Hennessey and his staff to ensure that protocol and procedures for public meetings are followed, and that all such meetings are conducted with decorum. The Sheriff is willing to make available deputies in the instance that commissioners are concerned for safety, and for the respectful conduct of business. We would encourage commissioners to contact Sheriff Hennessey's office at 554-7225 to seek training. From: Supervisor Ma To: Controller Requesting/Inquiring: To analyze cost increases of the 10 largest non-profit agencies contracting with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services, to determine their fixed cost increases over the past four years, such as workers' comp, retirement and health benefits, rent and lease expense; and to provide a report to the Budget Committee in time to be considered during the budget hearings. From: Supervisor Maxwell To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: To conduct traffic studies at the intersection of Sawyer and Visitacion in Visitacion Valley and return with recommendations about improving pedestrian safety at this intersection. Many drivers turn on to Sawyer from Geneva and use it as a thoroughfare to travel into the Valley. Although there are four way stop signs at this intersection, it is often ignored by drivers and many of the | |||
| In Memoriams | |||
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Betty Lee Coriarty (Supervisor Dufty) Kevin Waldron (Supervisor Dufty) Jimmy Wong (Supervisor Ma) Barbara Dunn (Supervisor Mirkarimi) Jerri Jackson (Supervisor Mirkarimi) | |||
| ADJOURNMENT | |||
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There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour of 7:16 p.m. Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 24, 2005. I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited. | |||
| Meeting Procedures |
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