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MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisors Alioto-Pier and Ammiano were noted absent.

There was a quorum.

Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted present at 2:02 p.m.

Supervisor Ammiano was noted present at 2:06 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to approve the June 6, 13, and 20, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano

AGENDA CHANGES

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

060083 [Public Works Code - enclosure of garbage receptacles] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ma
Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 170 to require that garbage receptacles, after collection, be returned to an enclosed area or other area that blocks views of the receptacle from the public right-of-way; and making environmental findings.
Enacted Number: 179-06
FINALLY PASSED
 

060539 [Modifying the driving requirement for designated taxi company key personnel] Supervisor Elsbernd
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Section 1081.5, to modify the driving requirement for designated taxi company key personnel.
Enacted Number: 181-06
FINALLY PASSED
 

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

060266 [Japantown Special Use District] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ma
Ordinance adding Planning Code Section 249.31 to establish the Japantown Special Use District for property generally bounded by Bush Street, Geary Boulevard, Laguna Street, and Fillmore Street, as defined herein, to require conditional use authorization and additional Planning Commission findings for specified uses, and to require specified notice, including additional posted notice; amending Planning Code Section 703.3 to require conditional use authorization for the establishment of formula retail uses in this District; amending the City's Zoning Map Sectional Map 2SU to reflect the boundaries of this District; requiring a report on the status of this District; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Enacted Number: 180-06
FINALLY PASSED
 

060668 [Landmark Designation of 557 Ashbury Street/1500-1512 Haight Street (the Richard P. Doolan/Norman T. Larson Residence and Storefronts)] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Peskin, Elsbernd
Ordinance Designating 557 Ashbury Street/1500-1512 Haight Street, the Richard P. Doolan/Norman T. Larson Residence and Storefronts, as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings (Planning Department)
Enacted Number: 182-06
FINALLY PASSED
 

060824 [Authorizing the Port to award a contract, without competitive solicitation, for the crushing, removal, and/or disposal of debris and/or contaminated soils on Pier 94, Seawall Lot 352] Mayor
Ordinance authorizing the Port of San Francisco to award a contract, without competitive solicitation, for the crushing, removal, and/or disposal of construction demolition debris and/or contaminated soils on Pier 94, Seawall Lot 352.
Enacted Number: 183-06
FINALLY PASSED
 

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Ammiano

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

060247 [Minimum Wage Implementation and Enforcement] Supervisors Maxwell, Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, McGoldrick
Ordinance (1) amending Chapter 12R of the San Francisco Administrative Code (Minimum Wage Ordinance) to impose an annual fee upon employers to defray the City's costs of implementing and enforcing the Minimum Wage Ordinance, (2) expanding the powers and duties of the Office of Labor Standard Enforcement to implement and enforce the Minimum Wage Ordinance, and (3) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the regulatory fees imposed by this ordinance are not a "project" and that such fees are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses of the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement or successor department of the City and County of San Francisco, including employee wage rates, fringe benefits and other direct and indirect overhead charges, attributable to the implementation and enforcement of the Minimum Wage Ordinance.

(Fiscal impact.) (Supervisor Elsbernd dissented in committee.)

Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Ammiano

Ordinance expanding the powers and duties of the Office of Labor Standard Enforcement to implement and enforce the Minimum Wage Ordinance.
PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

060728 [Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Consolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.

Fiscal Impact. (Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)

Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060729 [Government Funding, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.

Fiscal Impact. (Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)

Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060738 [Treasure Island Development Authority Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.

Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060739 [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2006-2007; approving the Issuance by the Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $146,850,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of Redevelopment activities as described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.

Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060767 [Increasing from $35.00 to $50.00 the maximum fee that the Treasurer is authorized to charge for personal checks that are returned without payment] Mayor
Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article I of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.13-1 to increase from $35.00 to $50.00 the maximum amount that the Treasurer is authorized to charge if a personal check offered in payment for any license, permit, fee, fine or obligation owing to the City and County of San Francisco, is returned without payment.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060769 [Increasing Arts Commission Civic Design Review Fees] Mayor
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending section 3.19A to increase administrative fees for Arts Commission civic design review and making environmental findings.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060697 [Fee Adjustments for Planning Department Services] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 31.22 and 31.23 to adjust fees for Planning Department services; and making environmental findings.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060699 [Fee Adjustments for Planning Department Services] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Article 3.5 to adjust fees for Planning Department services; and making environmental findings.
Amended on page 9, line 11, by replacing "$400.00" with "$300.00"; and further amended on page 13, line 21, by replacing "$70.00" with "$72.00".
Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ma, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060771 [Recreation and Park Department - Fees at Harding Park and Fleming Golf Courses] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.12, to increase the fees at Harding Park and Fleming Golf Courses.

(Supervisor Daly dissented in Commitee.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 4 - Ammiano, Daly, Ma, Mirkarimi

060772 [Recreation and Park Department - Kezar Parking Fees Increase] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.08, to increase the fees for parking at the Kezar Parking Lot.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060773 [Recreation and Park Department - Professional Tennis Lesson Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.41, to charge fees for professional tennis lessons.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060775 [Recreation and Park Department - Coit Tower Fee Increase] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.06, to increase the fees for admission to Coit Tower.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060776 [Recreation and Park Department - Camp Mather Senior Camp Fees, Cancellation and Other Administrative Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.01, to add Camp Mather Senior Camp fees, and cancellation and other administrative fees; and amending Park Code Section 12.03 to add an administrative fee for changes made to the number of meals ordered after the reservation is final.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060777 [Recreation and Park Department - Japanese Tea Garden Fee Increase] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.05, to increase admission fees, reduce free hours, and allow discounts and promotions at the Japanese Tea Garden.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060778 [Public Works Code - Tree removal permit fee] Mayor
Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 802 and 806 to establish a minimum in-lieu fee when tree planting requirements are waived or for the removal or destruction trees subject to Article 16 (the Urban Forestry Ordinance); to establish fees for removal of such trees based on the number of trees proposed for removal; and to provide for an annual adjustment of said fees; and making environmental findings.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060779 [Annual License Fees] Mayor
Ordinance (1) amending the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 2.26 to increase the annual license fees for Place of Entertainment Permits and Extended Hours Premises Permits, and (2) making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A), that the adjustments to the annual license fees are not "projects" and that such annual license fees are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses of the Entertainment Commission, including employee wage rates, fringe benefits and other direct and indirect overhead charges attributable to such annual licenses.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060780 [Amending Subsections of Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for services and permits] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Sections 106.8, 106.8.2, 106.12, Table 106-A and Table 106-C of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for Fire Department services and permits, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2006, Whichever is later.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060781 [Authorizing the Treasurer and Tax Collector to charge a fee of $25 for issuing a duplicate Business Registration Certificate] Mayor
Ordinance amending Article 12 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by adding Section 856.1 to authorize the Tax Collector to charge a fee of $25 for issuing a duplicate business registration certificate requiring a notation in the record of the loss or destruction of the original certificate and making a finding that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060782 [Patient Rates]
Ordinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2006.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060894 [Proposition J Contract/Certification of Contracted-Out Services For Youth Services Program] Mayor
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved under Proposition J can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: youth programs (Juvenile Probation).

(Fiscal impact.)

Enacted Number: 412-06
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060988 [Redevelopment Agency Loan Agreement]
Resolution approving the execution of the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area and Survey Area Loan Agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $921,000 for implementation and planning activities and the Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Survey and Area Loan Agreement in a principal amount of $531,000 for planning activities.
Version.
Enacted Number: 421-06
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060793 [Aging and Adult Services Community Living Fund] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Maxwell, Ammiano, Dufty, Ma
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-12, to create an Aging and Adult Services Community Living Fund to fund aging in place and community placement alternatives, including programs and services provided in an individual's home, programs and services provided in assisted living facilities, supportive housing and congregate housing; and provide care and support for individuals who may otherwise require care within an institution.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060784 [Reimbursement resolution for proposed capital projects] Mayor
Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco to reimburse certain expenditures relating to the San Francisco General Hospital replacement project, the Hall of Justice replacement project, the Mission Bay Fire and Police Facilities project, the Auxiliary Water Supply System reconstruction and renovation project and the Forensic Crime Laboratory replacement project from the proceeds of future indebtedness; and making related findings.
Enacted Number: 413-06
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060949 [Approval of FY06-07 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund] Supervisor Daly
Resolution approving the FY06-07 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund.

(Fiscal impact.)

Enacted Number: 414-06
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

From the Budget and Finance Committee Without Recommendation

060768 [Creation of Budget Savings Incentive Fund] Mayor
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Section 3.17 and by adding Section 10.20, to create a Budget Savings Incentive Fund to implement cost-saving strategies and to allow for the reinvestment of those savings in one-time expenditures.

Fiscal Impact.

Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

060801 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Hotel Essex] Supervisor Daly
Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (the "City" to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing (the "Director") to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee ("CDLAC") permit the issuance of qualified multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000 for the Hotel Essex project; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller's Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $65,000 in accordance with the CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the qualified multifamily housing revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of qualified multifamily housing revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project (as defined herein) and the Application (as defined herein).
Enacted Number: 409-06
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

060698 [Downtown Plan Monitoring] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Chapter 10E to delete some of the data currently required in the Planning Department's annual Downtown Plan Monitoring report that details the effects of downtown growth, to change the date for submittal of the annual report to the Board of Supervisors, and to include additional data in the required five-year report.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060849 [General Advertising Signs - Fees] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Section 358 to establish fees for Planning Department processing and review of General Advertising Sign Inventories, annual Inventory maintenance, Relocation Agreements, and in-lieu applications and to provide for annual adjustment of said fees; amending Section 604 to cross reference these fees; and adopting findings including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060483 [Zoning - Western SoMa Planning Area Special Use District] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 823 and amending Sheets 1SU, 7SU, and 8SU of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Western SoMa Planning Area Special Use District in the area generally bounded by Mission Street to the north, Townsend Street to the south, Division Street to the west and 4th Street to the east, and consisting of the blocks and lots specifically set forth; and adopting findings including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).

(Economic Impact)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060482 [Formula Retail Use; Public Notice - Western SoMa Planning Area SUD] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 803.6 to designate formula retail as a conditional use in the Western SoMa Planning Area Special Use District and by adding Section 803.7 to require public noticing requirements for building permit applications in that Special Use District; adopting findings including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and with the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

(Economic Impact)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

060380 [Requiring Board of Supervisors to adopt parental leave policies for members of boards and commissions, including authorization to teleconference when physically unable to attend due to Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty
Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend Sections 2.104 and 4.104 to require the Board of Supervisors to adopt parental leave policies for its members and for members of other boards and commissions, including, but not limited to, authorization to participate in meetings by teleconferencing when the member is physically unable to attend due to pregnancy or childbirth.
Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation

060673 [Charter Amendment - Requiring the Mayor to appear personally at one regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors each month to engage in formal policy discussions with members of Supervisor Daly
Charter amendment (Third Draft) to amend Sections 2.103 and 3.100 to require the Mayor to appear personally at one regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors each month to engage in formal discussions with members of the Board and to authorize the Board to adopt rules and guidelines.
Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060696 [Charter Amendment - Setting the salary of the Mayor, City Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Assessor-Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff] Supervisors Peskin, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, Dufty, Ammiano
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section A8.409-1 to provide that the Civil Service Commission shall set the salary of the Mayor, City Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Assessor-Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff every five years, with annual cost-of-living adjustments during the five-year salary cycle.
Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

060707 [Charter Amendment - City Elections In Even-Numbered Years] Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Section 13.101 and Article XVII to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; and to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years.
Continued to July 18, 2006
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Supervisor Sandoval was noted absent at 3:15 p.m.
 

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

060730 [Public Hearing - Report of Assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
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)
The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board.

Harry Gulbengay, Department of Public Works representative informed the Board that property owners at 1157 Stanyan Street and 1348 South Van Ness Avenue had submitted payment and should be removed from the DPW Work Order. Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to amend the DPW Work Order to delete the addresses 1157 Stanyan Street and 1348 South Van Ness Avenue.

There were no members of the public to speak.

The President declared the public hearing closed.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.
 

060725 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
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)

(DPW Order No. 176,050. Locations: 1125 Alabama Street; 1522 Church Street; 370 Lexington Street; 1201 Mission Street; 371 Noe Street; 1157 Stanyan Street; 1348 South Van Ness Avenue.)

1157 Stanyan Street and 1348 South Van Ness Avenue were deleted from the DPW Work Order.
Enacted Number: 410-06
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 1 - Sandoval

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

060835 [Appointment, Board of Appeals - Robert Haaland] Supervisor Peskin
Motion approving the Board of Supervisors President Peskin's appointment of Robert Haaland to the Board of Appeals for the term ending July 1, 2010.

(Section 4.106 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved; companion measure to File 060836.) Transmittal date - June 8, 2006.

Enacted Number: M06-76
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

Supervisor Sandoval was noted present at 3:35 p.m.
 

PUBLIC COMMENT
An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to speakers not requesting translation assistance. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes. Members of the public who want a document placed on the overhead for display should clearly state such and subsequently remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting.

Abdullah Megaheed; expressed issues with the World Cup

Dr. Ahimas; expressed concern with issues to facilities at Bay View Hunter's Point for the Olympic games and toxic concerns at Bay View Hunter's Point

Richard MCree; expressed concern Sigmond Stern Grove design and recognition of his patent

Francisco di Costa; expressed concern with SF Police Department shooting incidents

Miles; expressed concern with issues relating to an organization who threaten individuals

Eugene Gordon, Jr.; expressed concern with issues relating to the violations of human rights

Male speaker; expressed concern with the closures of the Golden Gate Park horse stables and local politicians

Male Speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to organ transplant in China

Male speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to organ transplant in China

Female speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to organ transplant in China

John da Donna; expressed concern with issues relating to theory of God

James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to statements made at the Budget & Finance committee and SF Public Library and the Friends of the Library

Peter Warfield; showed appreciation for the funding for SF Public Library Sunday Branch openings

Rodney; expressed concern with issues relating to smoking and Halloween concerns

 

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.

060950 [Legislative Analyst Request - Housing Waiting Lists] Supervisor Ma
Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to review existing housing waiting lists and recommend legislative solutions to create one list of housing availability for rental and ownership opportunities. Please advise on: (1) additional programs and services that could be marketed to this group including eviction prevention, down payment assistance and mortgage pre-qualification; and (2) the appropriateness of prioritizing San Franciscans who have been displaced by evictions. Please also provide assistance in developing and drafting legislation.
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Anticipated Litigation as Defendant

060964 [Closed Session - Potential Litigation - Telephone Users Tax]
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding a recent ruling by the Internal Revenue Service (Notice 2006-50) that may result in litigation involving the City related to the Telephone Users Tax in San Francisco - Business and Tax Regulations Code Section 701, et seq. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(2) permit this closed session because discussion in open session concerning this matter would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the potential litigation. (City Attorney)
Continued to July 25, 2006
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

CLOSED SESSION

The Board recessed at the hour of 3:58 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to the above motion.

Reconvening of the Board The Board at the hour of 4:59 p.m. reconvened. Calling the Roll The following Supervisors were noted present: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval - 10

Persons in attendance: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney

Julie Van Nostern, Deputy City Attorney

Tom Long, Deputy City Attorney

Todd Rystrom, Controller' s Office

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

Kay Gulbengay, Deputy Clerk

 

[Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the anticipated litigation listed above.
Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved not to disclose it's Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

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.

060953 [Commending the inaugural celebration of FeelGood World's San Francisco Summit to end world hunger] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution commending the inaugural celebration of FeelGood World's San Francisco Summit to end world hunger.
Enacted Number: 415-06
ADOPTED
 

060956 [Extending the term of service for the Power Plant Task Force; Amending Membership] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution to extend the expiration date of the Power Plant Task Force from November 1, 2006 to June 1, 2007 and amending the membership from Nine to Seven Members.
Enacted Number: 416-06
ADOPTED
 

060957 [Ensure minimum quality standards for most petroleum and automotive products sold in California and ensure weighing devices function properly and accurately] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $7,350 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) combining two programs, the Petroleum Products Compliance program and the Weighmaster Enforcement Program; for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Enacted Number: 417-06
ADOPTED
 

060958 [Encouraging Nanosolar, Inc. to locate its solar manufacturing facility in San Francisco] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano, Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Maxwell
Resolution encouraging Nanosolar, Inc. to locate its solar manufacturing facility in San Francisco.
Enacted Number: 411-06
ADOPTED
 

060959 [Honoring Nancy Kwan and James Shigeta's return to San Francisco] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution honoring Flower Drum Song legends Nancy Kwan and James Shigeta's return to San Francisco.
Enacted Number: 418-06
ADOPTED
 

060960 [Need for Statewide Chemicals Policy] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution urging San Francisco's State delegation to support statewide efforts to act on the recommendations of the report from the University of California: "Green Chemistry in California: A Framework for Leadership in Chemicals Policy and Innovation" and to develop regulations and policies that promote the production and use of less toxic chemicals.
Enacted Number: 419-06
ADOPTED
 

060961 [Koshland Park--Gift-in-Place] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution accepting a gift in place valued at approximately $200,000 from the Friends of Recreation and Parks, a non-profit organization, to the Recreation and Park Department for Koshland Park.
Enacted Number: 420-06
ADOPTED
 

060915 [Final Map - 1810 Polk Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3630, a 13 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1810 Polk Street being a subdivision of Lot 16 in Assessors Block No. 597, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,101; District 3.)

Enacted Number: M06-65
APPROVED
 

060916 [Final Map - 1638 Larkin Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3499, a 8 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1638 Larkin Street being a subdivision of Lot 17 in Assessors Block No. 217, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,106; District 3.)

Enacted Number: M06-66
APPROVED
 

060917 [Final Map - 731 47th Avenue]
Motion approving Map 1746, a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 731 47th Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 5 in Assessors Block No. 1597, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 . (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,090; District 1.)

Enacted Number: M06-67
APPROVED
 

060918 [Final Map - 3184 Mission Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3612, a 21 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 3184 Mission Street being a subdivision of Lot 46 in Assessors Block No. 6574, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,134; District 9.)

Enacted Number: M06-68
APPROVED
 

060919 [Final Map - 1919 Octavia Street]
Motion approving Final Map 1937, a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1919 Octavia Street being a subdivision of Lot 3 in Assessors Block No. 639, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,052; District 2.)

Enacted Number: M06-69
APPROVED
 

060920 [Final Map - 2815 Diamond Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3271, a 15 Unit Condominium Project, located at 2815 Diamond Street being a merger and re-subdivision of Lots 25A, 26, 27, 28 ,29 and 63 in Assessors Block No. 6745, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,133; District 8.)

Enacted Number: M06-64
APPROVED
 

060921 [Final Map - 1468 25th Street]
Motion approving Final Map 2526, a 25 Unit Live-Work Condominium Project, located at 1468 25th Street, being a subdivision of Lot 62 in Assessor Block No. 4224, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,131; District 10.)

Enacted Number: M06-70
APPROVED
 

060922 [Final Map - 3130 - 3134 Noriega Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3259, a 9 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 3130 - 3134 Noriega Street being a subdivision of Lot 7 in Assessors Block No. 2011, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,111; District 4.)

Enacted Number: M06-71
APPROVED
 

060923 [Final Map - 25 Sierra Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3302, a 71 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 25 Sierra Street being a subdivision of Lot 60 in Assessors Block No. 4101, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,097; District 10.)

Enacted Number: M06-72
APPROVED
 

060937 [Final Map - 188 King Street]
Motion approving Final Map 1914, a 45 Unit Mixed - Use Condominium Project, located at 188 King Street being a subdivision of Lot 4A in Assessors Block No. 3794 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 176,173; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M06-73
APPROVED
 

060938 [Final Map - 83-91 McAllister Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3268, a 62 Unit Mixed - Use Condominium Project, located at 83 - 91 McAllister Street being a subdivision of Lot 32 in Assessors Block No. 351 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 175,098; District 6.)

Enacted Number: M06-74
APPROVED
 

060962 [Final Map - 2572 3rd Street]
Motion approving Final Map 1569, a 11 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 2572 3rd Street being a subdivision of Lots 38, 39, and 54 in Assessors Block No. 4172 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)

(DPW No. 176,104; District 10.)

Enacted Number: M06-75
APPROVED
 

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Severed from the Without Reference to Committee Agenda
Supervisor Sandoval requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.
 

060954 [Urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents.
REFERRED to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
 

Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately.
 

060955 [Urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes.
REFERRED to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
 

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

061008 [Mailing of Voter Information Pamphlets] Supervisors Elsbernd, Ammiano, Dufty, Ma, McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Section 500 of the Municipal Elections Code to require the Department of Elections to mail a voter information pamphlet to each registered San Francisco voter at least 29 days before an election.
7/11/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 8/10/2006.

Resolutions

060954 [Urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to protect our culture from the cultural attacks being waged upon it by non-citizen and non-English speaking residents.
6/27/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
7/11/06, REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060955 [Urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution urging UCLA to adjust its admission policies to ensure that all minorities, and African-Americans in particular, are appropriately represented in incoming undergraduate classes.
6/27/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
7/11/06, REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061007 [Landmark Designation nomination for seven trees at 3184 Market Street] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution of intent initiating the nomination of the two Flowering Eucalyptus trees, three Monterey Cypress trees, and two Deodar Cedar trees located at 3184 Market Street (aka 341 Corbett Street) for landmark tree status pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(b), acknowledging the temporary designation of such tree pursuant to Public Works Code Section 810(d), and authorizing other official acts in furtherance of this Resolution.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061009 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Alabama Street Senior Apartments] Supervisor Daly
Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Alabama Street Senior Apartments; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061010 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Alabama Street Family Apartments] Supervisor Daly
Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,828,221 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Alabama Street Family Apartments; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061011 [Assessment Ballots for City Parcels - Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit Districts]
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to cast assessment ballots in the affirmative on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco as the owner of parcels of real property that would be subject to assessment in the proposed property and business improvement district to be named the Fillmore Jazz District Community Benefit District.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Sponsor requests this mattter be heard at July 24, 2006 meeting.

061012 [Accept-Expend Blue Shield of California Foundation Grant] Supervisor Ma
Resolution authorizing the Department on the Status of Women (DOSW) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Blue Shield of California Foundation for the design and implementation of a Domestic Violence Training Institute.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061013 [Supporting the Rights of Field Research Corporation Workers to Form a Union] Supervisor Daly
Resolution supporting the rights of employees of Field Research Corporation in their attempt to form a union and urging Field Research Corporation to desist from its unethical and borderline illegal anti-union behavior.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061014 [Resolution opposing Congressional attempts to eliminate Federal Security and Justice funding for sanctuary cities.] Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Peskin, McGoldrick
Resolution opposing Congressional attempts to eliminate Federal Security and Justice funding for sanctuary cities.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061015 [Contract between the Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance services for San Francisco children and young adults Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Community Health Authority to provide universal health insurance for San Francisco children and young adults aged 0 through 24 and young parents aged 19 through 24 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061016 [Divesting from Sherwin-Williams] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Sandoval, Daly, Maxwell
Urging San Francisco to divest from Sherwin-Williams Company because of their history of manufacturing and selling lead paint, which they knew to be poisonous.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061017 [Urging Mexico's Federal Electoral Tribunal to Order a Ballot by Ballot Recount] Supervisor Daly
Resolution urging the Mexican Federal Electoral Tribunal to order a ballot by ballot recount of votes in the presidential race.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061018 [Rebuilding San Francisco] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution commending the Rebuilding San Francisco Committee for their important work in bringing art and labor history to the people of San Francisco.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061019 [Urging the Recreation and Park Department to issue a request for proposals to renovate the Boathouse at Lake Merced] Supervisors Elsbernd, Ammiano, Maxwell
Urging the Recreation and Park Department to issue a request for proposals to renovate the Boathouse at Lake Merced.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061020 [Declaration of the June 6, 2006 Election Results] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution declaring the results of the June 6, 2006 Consolidated Primary Election.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061021 [Tom Sweeney Plaque] Supervisors Peskin, Dufty
Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Sweeney in celebration of his 30th anniversary of service and authorizing a plaque on the sidewalk in front of the landmark Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
7/11/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests for Hearing

061001 [Impact of lack of paid sick days on SF workers, families and business] Supervisor Daly
Hearing on Impact of Lack of Paid Sick Days on the City of San Francisco and its workers, families and business.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests that the matter be heard at the July 26, 2006 meeting.

061002 [Complete Streets Ordinance] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Hearing on the Complete Streets Ordinance. This hearing will provide an overview of departmental strategies to implement the City's Complete Streets, focusing on initiatives to foster interdepartmental coordination on street design and management.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061003 [Hearing - Supporting Senate Bill 840 (Kuehl), The California Health Insurance Reliability Act of 2005] Supervisor Ma
Hearing to consider legislation contained in File 060805, supporting Senate Bill 840 (Kuehl), The California Health Insurance Reliability Act of 2005.
7/11/06, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Called from Committee pursuant to Rule 5.31 for July 18, 2006 Board meeting.

061004 [Postretirement Medical Benefits] Supervisor Elsbernd
Hearing on the report on postretirement medical benefits under GASB 45 prepared by Towers Perrin.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061005 [Investigation report of shootings and homicides in San Francisco 2006] Supervisor Maxwell
Hearing before the meeting of Select Committee on Ending Gun and Gang Violence on the following topics: 1) Process of crime investigation involving shootings and homicides; 2) Status of shooting and homicide investigations.
7/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Select Committee on Ending Gun and Gang Violence. Sponsor requests this matter be heard at the July 17, 2006 meeting.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

060845 [Extending existing restrictions on parking commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs.]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Sections 63 and 63(A) to extend the restrictions on parking certain commercial vehicles in specified use districts to include vehicles with a gross combination weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs. (Parking and Traffic Department)
6/23/06, ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060926 [Landmark Designation of the Doggie Diner sign, located in the median strip of Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue] Supervisor Elsbernd
Ordinance Designating the Doggie Diner sign, located in the median strip of Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue, as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (Planning Department)
6/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Planning Commission Resolution 17253; Landmarks Advisory Board Resolution 601 and Report.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

060844 [Gift of Vacant Real Property - Kite Hill]
Resolution accepting a gift of vacant real property adjacent to Kite Hill at 19th and Yukon Streets (Lot 023, Block 2701A) and placing such real property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that acceptance of this gift of real property 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 accept the Grant Deed and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.
6/21/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060933 [Muni 30-foot Hybrid-Electric Bus Procurement]
Resolution approving the award of Contract No. 350-30 (Procurement of 30 30 Foot Low Floor Diesel Hybrid-Electric Coaches) between the City and County of San Francisco and Orion Bus Industries Inc., in an amount not to exceed $17,132,780.
6/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

060934 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "G" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Geary Boulevard, north side, between Baker and Lyon Streets (2400 block).

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
DeHaro Street, both sides, between 15th and 17th Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Sutter Street, north side, between Sansome and Montgomery Streets; and,
Sutter Street, both sides, between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
3rd Street, east side, between King and Brannan Streets.

TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW AWAY, NO STOPPING 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Davis Street, west side, between Sacramento and California Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, west side, from 13th Street to 19th Street

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Marin Street, north side, between 3rd and Illinois Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(6/20/06: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPW Order No. 3202.)

6/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060935 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
France Avenue at Madrid Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and,
Paris Street at France Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(6/20/06: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPW Order No. 3202.)

6/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060936 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 16th Street

NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 9 AM, 4 PM TO 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
South Van Ness Avenue, northbound and southbound, at 18th Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(6/20/06: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPW Order No. 3202.)

6/23/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060963 [Muni Thirty-foot Hybrid-Electric Bus Procurement]
Resolution approving the award of a sole source contract (Procurement of Thirty-foot Low Floor Hybrid-Electric Diesel Coaches) between the City and County of San Francisco and Orion Bus Industries, in an amount not to exceed $17,132,780.
6/29/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

060965 [Accept-Expend U.S. Department of Homeland Security/UC Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Airport to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, administered by UC Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for an Air Cargo Explosive Detection System Pilot Program. (Airport Commission)
7/3/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: Director, Department of Public Works

To: Director, General Manager Recreation and Parks Department

Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring about the feasibility of installing a water fountain and storage shed near the Balboa Park Tennis Courts. The responses from departments should include: An estimated cost for these improvements and a timeline for the planning and construction phases.

From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring about the feasibility of installing a "Yield" sign on Lakeview Avenue at Brighton Avenue to improve pedestrian safety and decrease vehicular accidents.

From: Supervisor Dufty

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to consider establishing the intersection of Addison and Farnum Streets as a Three-Way stop intersection. See attached letter.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: Director, Department of Public Works

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations: 1773-1777 Haight, 1667 Haight, 401 Haight, Phone call box on Haight and Fillmore, Phone call box on Buchanan between Linden and Hayes, Garbage cans across from 374 Lincoln, Mail boxes on the South East Corner of Buchanan and Hayes, and Mail boxes on the South West Corner of Fell and Webster.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti on light boxes at the following locations: South-West corner of Haight and Stanyan, South-West corner of Ellis and Webster, South West corner of Turk and Webster, South West corner of Golden Gate and

 

In Memoriams
Christopher Rose - Entire Board

Joe Dignan - Entire Board

Patrick Caurant - Supervisor Elsbernd

S. Myron Tatarian - Supervisor Peskin

 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour of 5:00 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 August 8, 2006.

 

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.
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Requests for language interpreters at a meeting must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722.
AVISO EN ESPA¥OL: La solicitud para un traductor en una reunion debe recibirse antes de mediodia de el viernes anterior a la reunion. Llame a Erasmo Vazquez (415) 554-4909.
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Disability access
The Legislative Chamber (Room 250) and the Committee Room (Room 263) in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
Meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. Assistive listening devices for the Legislative Chamber are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244. Assistive listening devices for the Committee Room are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244 or in the Committee Room. To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.
The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.
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Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
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