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MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 24, 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, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval.
Members Excused:	Jake McGoldrick.
Members Absent:	None.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE




	The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisors Daly, Dufty and McGoldrick were noted absent. There was a quorum. Supervisors Daly and Dufty were noted present at 2:04 p.m.

Supervisor McGoldrick Excused From Attendance






	Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor McGoldrick from attending today's meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

061297	[Public Utilities Commission Short-Term Indebtedness]
	Ordinance amending Sections 43.5.1 through 43.5.4, inclusive, of the San Francisco Administrative Code to authorize the Director of Public Finance to designate an alternate, to implement the provisions of Article VIIIB of the Charter and to make other clarifying revisions. (Public Utilities Commission)







	Enacted Number:	270-06
	FINALLY PASSED

061298	[Authorization for the Public Utilities Commission to issue Commercial Paper Notes (Wastewater Series) in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $150,000,000]
	Ordinance approving the issuance by the Public Utilities Commission of its Commercial Paper Notes (Wastewater Series) in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $150,000,000 pursuant to Article VIIIB of the City Charter and Article V of Chapter 43 of Part I of the San Francisco Administrative Code, as amended, for the purpose of reconstructing and improving certain capital improvements related to the Wastewater Enterprise; approving the form and authorizing the execution of a credit facility, an issuing and paying agent agreement, one or more dealer agreements, an offering memorandum and other documents relating to such notes; approving the maximum interest rate on such notes; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.)





	Enacted Number:	266-06
	FINALLY PASSED

061304	[Appropriating $950,000 of State of California health program revenue for mental health wrap around services for the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007]		Mayor, Supervisor Dufty
	Ordinance appropriating $950,000 of State of California health program revenue for mental health wrap around services to provide clinical services to youth receiving services as a result of the SB 163 State initiative for the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, and authorizing reimbursement of contractor costs retroactive to September 1, 2006.






	Enacted Number:	267-06
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

061107	[Traffic Regulations]		Supervisor Ma
	Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Sloat Boulevard, both directions, from Skyline Boulevard to The Great Highway. RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - RESCIND Sloat Boulevard, eastbound, from Skyline Boulevard to 300 feet westerly. RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT EXCEPT MUNI - ESTABLISH Sloat Boulevard, westbound, from 37th Avenue to 39th Avenue; and, Sloat Boulevard, eastbound, from Skyline Boulevard to 350 feet westerly. (Parking and Traffic Department) (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. 3190.)





	Enacted Number:	630-06
	ADOPTED

061229	[Liquor License Transfer, 1455 Custer Avenue]
	Hearing to consider that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 55 Beverly Street to 1455 Custer Avenue (District 10), to Kathryn E. Kaufer, dba Kaufer's Religious Supplies, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco.







	Enacted Number:	629-06
	ADOPTED

061242	[STOP Intersections]
	Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 20th and Sanchez Streets, stopping the Liberty Street approaches to 20th Street; Manzanita Avenue and Euclid Avenue, stopping Manzanita Avenue; Iris Avenue and Euclid Avenue, stopping Iris Avenue; King Street at Division Street, stopping southbound King Street; Green and Montgomery Streets, stopping Montgomery Street at Green Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP. Crestlake Drive and Yorba Street, making this Y-intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department) (8/28/06: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3236.)




	Enacted Number:	628-06
	ADOPTED

061257	[Parking Regulations - Noe Street]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution enacting angle parking regulations on the east side of Noe Street, between 29th and Day Streets.






	Enacted Number:	627-06
	ADOPTED

061313	[STOP Intersections]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Addison and Farnum Streets, stopping Addison Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP. (9/15/06 - 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.)




	Enacted Number:	626-06
	ADOPTED

061289	[Gift - Private - Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center]		Supervisor Elsbernd
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center (LHH) to accept and expend a monetary gift donation to Laguna Honda Hospital in the amount of $50,000 from the Mildred Oliva Trust, through Shirley A. Reece, Trustee, for the exclusive benefit of the residents of the LHH Hospice Unit. (Public Health Department)




	Enacted Number:	625-06
	ADOPTED

061290	[Gift of Equipment to Fire Department]
	Resolution accepting a gift of equipment to the Fire Department from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company as follows: (1) an ambulance simulator and a training mannequin, with a combined value of approximately $37,200; and (2) equipment for the Fire Boat valued at approximately $10,000.




	Enacted Number:	624-06
	ADOPTED

061331	[Study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San Francisco]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $26,851 with the University of California (UCSF), the primary contractor, to participate in a study of at-risk and HIV positive youth in San Francisco, for the period of March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007. (Public Health Department)




	Enacted Number:	623-06
	ADOPTED

061332	[Study of HIV transmission behavior in HIV-positive men]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter retroactively into an agreement in the amount of $21,786 with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, to participate in a study to examine decisions to have high transmission-risk sex; study the efficacy of a prevention counseling intervention; and determine whether future episodes of unprotected sex is reduced, for the period of September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006. (Public Health Department)




	Enacted Number:	622-06
	ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

061320	[Property and Business Improvement Districts]		Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance amending Section 1511 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to (1) allow the owners of businesses who would pay at least 30% of the proposed assessment, or a combination of property owners and business owners who would pay at least 30% of the proposed assessment, to petition the Board of Supervisors to form a property and business improvement district, and (2) make conforming and clarifying changes to the procedural and substantive augmentation of state law governing the formation of property and business improvement districts.







	Enacted Number:	268-06
	FINALLY PASSED

061203	[Approval of the sale of street flower market permit on Grant Avenue near Post Street and deletion of site location]		Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance approving the sale of a street flower market permit pursuant to San Francisco Public Works Code Article 5, Section 161, and amending Public Works Code Article 5, Section 155 to delete the flower market location on the east sidewalk of Grant Avenue within 100 feet south of the southerly line of Post Street.








	Enacted Number:	271-06
	FINALLY PASSED








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

Severed from the Consent Agenda

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

Appointment of President Pro Tempore




	At the request of the President, Supervisor Sandoval assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item. The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter. Supervisors Daly and Dufty were noted present at 2:09 p.m.

061266	[Public Employment - Public Defender]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, Daly, Ammiano, Maxwell
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 1.0 Court Alternative Specialist I and 2.0 Social Workers in the Office of the Public Defender (PDR). (Supervisor Peskin dissented in committee.)







	Enacted Number:	272-06
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Ma, Peskin

061312	[Appropriating $2,166,000 to fund Laguna Honda Hospital increased costs for the Department of Public Health retroactive to Fiscal Year 2005-2006]		Supervisors Daly, Elsbernd
	Ordinance appropriating $2,166,000 of Laguna Honda Hospital surplus revenues to fund increased costs in salaries, non-personal services, and materials and supplies for the Department of Public Health retroactive to Fiscal Year 2005-2006. (Fiscal impact.)





	Enacted Number:	269-06
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

050176	[Amending the Planning Code to make all massage establishments conditional uses]	Supervisors Ma, Maxwell, Sandoval
	Ordinance amending Sections 218.1, 710.54, 711.54, 712.54, 713.54, 716.54, 717.54, 718.54, 719.54, 720.54, 721.54, 722.54, 723.54, 724.54, 725.54, 726.54, 727.54, 728.54, 729.54, 730.54, 810.54, 811.54, 812.54, 790.60 and 890.60 of the Planning Code to define massage establishments per Section 1900 of the Health Code, to provide that all massage establishments shall be permitted as conditional uses, to provide that non-incidental massage establishments must first obtain all required permits from the Health Department before seeking a conditional use permit, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. Supervisor McGoldrick dissented in committee.
















	Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Ma, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

















	Continued to November 7, 2006

	Supervisor Ma, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendation of the Select Committee on Ending Gun & Gang Violence

060700	[Police Foot Patrols]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Daly, Ammiano, Maxwell, Sandoval
	Ordinance adopting Section 10A.1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to establish a one-year pilot program requiring foot patrols in crime-impacted areas within the boundaries of Northern, Park, Tenderloin, Mission, Ingleside, Taraval, Southern and Bayview Police District Stations, and require reporting and review on the effectiveness of the foot patrols. NOTE: This action requires a two-thirds vote. The Board may not amend the ordinance and may only vote in favor or in opposition to te veto override. The Board of Supervisors must act on the veto override within 30 days of the date of teh veto. The Mayor vetoed the Ordinance on November 3, 2006. Therefore, the Board will loose the ability to override the veto unless it votes on the veto override on or before December 3, 2006.)

















	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

061343	[Confirmation of Mayor's Appointment - Port Commission]		Mayor
	Resolution confirming the appointment of Rodney Fong to the San Francisco Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2010.





	Enacted Number:	614-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

061275	[Appropriating $2,258,089 of General Fund Reserve for Violence Prevention in the Police Department, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.]	Mayor
	Ordinance appropriating $2,258,089 of General Fund Reserve for violence prevention programs, including $1,880,548 in the Police Department for additional salaries and overtime, $268,018 in the Adult Probation Department for salaries, overtime and equipment, $49,523 in the Juvenile Probation Department for increased overtime, and $60,000 in the Sheriff's Department for overtime for Fiscal Year 2006-2007; and authorizing retroactive payment of Police and Sheriff overtime. All funds appropriated below are placed on reserve pending review of actual expenditures and expenditure projections in the departments.






	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061404	[Increasing the distribution of uniform filing fees to the Law Library provided by the Business and Professions Code]		Supervisor Peskin
	Resolution increasing the distribution of uniform filing fees provided by Business and Professions Code sections 6321 and 6322.1 to defray Law Library expenses.




	Enacted Number:	621-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

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





	Enacted Number:	620-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061262	[Parking Regulations - Balboa Reservoir]		Supervisor Elsbernd
	Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. 1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND Ocean Avenue, north side, from Lee Avenue to Plymouth Avenue. PARKING METER AREA 3, 2-HOUR, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Ocean Avenue, north side, from Lee Avenue to Plymouth Avenue. Ocean Avenue, south side, from Brighton Avenue to Plymouth Avenue. (9/11/06: 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.)





	Enacted Number:	619-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061241	[Parking Regulations]
	Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Kearny Street, west side, from Broadway to 79 feet southerly. PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Folsom Street, both sides, between 5th and 6th Streets; and, South Van Ness Avenue, both sides, between Mission and Howard Streets. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Market Street, west side, from the light pole, approximately 100 feet south of the driveway of 3550 Market Street to the driveway of 3620 Market Street (due to the absence of a sidewalk). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Folsom Street, north side, from 138 feet to 188 feet east of 2nd Street. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Leavenworth Street, east side, from the south side of the driveway of 808 Leavenworth Street to 20 feet southerly (20-foot space, accommodating 4 motorcycle parking spaces). PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Natoma Street, south side, between 5th and Mary Streets (portion of the 400 block) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Webster Street, along the terminus, south of Hermann Street (Unit Block); and, Webster Street, east side, from the terminus to 29 feet northerly (Unit Block). NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 101 Lansdale Avenue, from 97 feet north of the southeast property line of 101 Lansdale Avenue to 112 feet west of the northeast property line of 101 Lansdale Avenue (along the inside of the curve adjacent to 101 Lansdale Avenue). PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Pennsylvania Avenue, east side, from 23rd Street to 350 feet northerly. PARKING METER AREA NO. 2, 7AM TO 6PM, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Market Street, north side, from 12th Street to Van Ness Avenue (within the parking bay area). TOW-AWAY NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Market Street, north side, from Page Street to 12th Street. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA 'U' - RESCIND 45 Lansing Street, Lot 59 of Block 3749 on the Unit block of Lansing Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Parking and Traffic Department) (8/28/06: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3236.)






	Enacted Number:	618-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

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

Privilege of the Floor






	Supervisor Ma, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 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:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick






	Supervisor Ma welcomed, introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Nancy Worthol.






	RECESS The Board recessed at the hour of 2:50 p.m. Reconvening of the Board The Board at the hour of 3:56 p.m. reconvened. Calling the Roll The following Supervisors were noted present: Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin - 7 Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted present at 4:10 p.m. Supervisor McGoldrick was previously excused from today's attendance.

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

061292	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue)]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated August 3, 2006 (Case No. 2006.0787E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 1 [CEQA State Guidelines, Section 15301(b)], the proposed project at 1 La Avanzada Street (aka 250 Palo Alto Avenue). The proposal would replace four existing small receive-only antennas and add a fifth such antenna to the fifth level of Sutro Tower, and add four receive-only antennas to the roof of the existing control building. The project site is located on Mount Sutro and is zoned RH-1(D) (Residential, House - One Family, Detached) and is within a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellant: Doris Linnenbach on behalf of Twin Peaks Improvement Association.)


	President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Walter Caplan, Representative for the appellant Doris Linnenbach, Appellant Robert D. Nachtigall, support of the appellant Paul Maltzer, Planning Department Environmental Officer, review with the Board the Planning Department's recommendation Robert McCarthy, Representative for the project sponsor Gene Zastrow; General Manager of the Sutro Tower Michael Degitz; Sprint/Nextel, support of the project sponsor Debra Stein; support of the project sponsor Marcela Medina; Univision and Telefutura; support of the project sponsor Rebuttal Period: Walter Caplan, Representative of the appellant

	HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.


	Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the categorical exemption from environmental review 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.)

061293	[Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 1 La Avanzada Street project]
	Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.



	Enacted Number:	M06-112
	Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Daly, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061294	[Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 1 La Avanzada Street project]
	Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1 La Avanzada Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.




	Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Daly, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061295	[Preparation of findings related to the 1 La Avanzada Street project]
	Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 1 La Avanzada Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.



	Enacted Number:	M06-111
	Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Daly, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

COMMITTEE REPORTS

061419	[Resolution of Intention to form the Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District]		Supervisor Peskin
	Resolution (1) declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a business-based business improvement district (community benefit district) to be known as the "Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District" and levy a multi-year assessment on identified businesses in the district, (2) approving the management district plan for the district, (3) ordering and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon, (4) approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballots, and (5) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing as required by law.





	Enacted Number:	586-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061420	[Assessment Ballot for City Parcel]		Supervisor Daly
	Resolution authorizing the Mayor to cast an assessment ballot in the affirmative on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco as the owner of one parcel of real property that would be subject to assessment in the proposed property and business improvement district to be named the Central Market Community Benefit District.




	Enacted Number:	607-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS




	Supervisors Daly and Sandoval were noted absent at 2:25 p.m. Supervisor Daly was noted present at 2:30 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.



	Abdallah Megahed; expressed concern with issues relating to homelessness Eulla Walters; expressed concern with the renaming of Ferry Park to Sue Bierman Park Eugene Gordon, Jr.; expressed concern with issues relating to the violation of human rights James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to SF Public Library Robin Few; showed interest with issues relating to sex workers Walter; shared with the Board various memorabilia Slyvia Johnson; expressed concern with issues relating to general issues Don Price; expressed concern with issues relating to street violence

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.

061441	[Urging BART Board of Directors to reconsider decision to allow alcohol advertising]		Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, Dufty, Daly
	Resolution urging the BART Board of Directors to reconsider its recent decision to permit alcohol advertising in BART stations and trains.



	Enacted Number:	610-06
	ADOPTED

061443	[Supporting Proposition 86, the Tobacco Tax Act]		Supervisor Ma
	Resolution supporting Proposition 86, the Tobacco Tax Act.



	Enacted Number:	613-06
	ADOPTED

061445	[Commending California State Senate Assistant President Pro Tempore Jackie Speier]		Supervisors Sandoval, Ma
	Resolution commending California State Senator Jackie Speier for nearly three decades of legislative service.


	Supervisor Ma requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
	Enacted Number:	612-06
	ADOPTED

061446	[Proclaiming October 24, 2006 as Stoney, A Clown Who Rabble Rouses in Defense Of Free Speech, Day]		Supervisor Sandoval
	Resolution proclaiming October 24, 2006 as Stoney Day.



	Enacted Number:	609-06
	ADOPTED

061444	[Waiver permitting City Employees to Assist the Department of Elections with the November 7, 2006 election]		Supervisor Peskin
	Motion granting a waiver from the prohibition imposed by Charter section 13.104.5, to permit City employees to assist the Department of Elections with the November 7, 2006 election.



	Enacted Number:	M06-110
	APPROVED








	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Severed From Without Reference to Committee Agenda




	Supervisor Dufty requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately

061442	[Continuing the Ongoing work of the Utility Undergrounding Task Force until January 31, 2007]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution continuing the ongoing work of the Utility Undergrounding Task Force to advise the City and County of San Francisco on the future of the utility undergrounding process in San Francisco and to complete its work by October 31, 2006.





	Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick








	ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 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 Mirkarimi, moved to approve the Purely Commendatory Finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 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 Mirkarimi, moved to approve the Brown Act Finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061462	[Commending Respiratory Care Workers for their Contributions to the Medical Community and Recognizing Respiratory Care Week 2006]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution commending Respiratory Care Workers for their Contributions to the Medical Community and Recognizing Respiratory Care Week 2006.


	Enacted Number:	617-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061464	[Supporting Proposition 87 and declaring October 24, 2006 Oil Addiction Awareness Day]		Supervisors Peskin, Mirkarimi
	Resolution supporting Proposition 87 and declaring October 24, 2006 Oil Addiction Awareness Day.


	Enacted Number:	611-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

061463	[Commending Victoria Manalo Draves]		Supervisor Daly
	Resolution commending Olympic medalist Victoria Manalo Draves for her outstanding athletic achievements and contributions to the South of Market community as a role model, and declaring October 27, 2006 as Victoria Manalo Draves Day in the City and County of San Francisco.


	Enacted Number:	616-06
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Ma, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Daly, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

061260	[Replacement of a general grocery store with the same use is not formula retail]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 703.3 so that the formula retail requirements are not triggered when a general grocery store replaces a general grocery store, regardless of whether the former use is currently operating; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1. 11/3/2006 - Economic Impact
	9/22/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Commission and Small Business Commission.

	10/4/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Exempt from CEQA Guidelines, non-physical exemption.

	10/24/06, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Elsbernd submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

	10/24/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. The Commission supports legislation.

	10/24/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred substitute legislation to Planning Commission electronically.

	10/24/06, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 10/31/06 - Pending Further Review from Office of Economic Analysis

061261	[Zoning - Conditional use for change in use or demolition of a general grocery store]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Section 218.2 and to amend Sections 703.2, 803.2, and 803.3 to require conditional use authorization for any project involving the change in use or demolition of a general grocery store; amending Planning Code Section 790.102 to define general grocery store; amending Planning Code Section 303 to require specific findings as part of a conditional use authorization for a change in use or demolition of a general grocery store; making the legislation apply to permits filed on or after September 12, 2006; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.
	9/12/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/12/2006.

	9/22/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning and Small Business Commissions.

	10/4/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Exempt from CEQA, Non-physical exemption.

	10/24/06, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Elsbernd submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

	10/24/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred substitute legislation to Planning Commission electronically.

	10/24/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. The Commission supports legislation.

	10/24/06, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

060897	[Housing Bond Approval Policy]	Supervisors Maxwell, Peskin
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 43.9, Sections 43.9.1 through 43.9.5, to adopt findings and a City policy requiring housing project sponsors to comply with certain City contracting programs and other conditions in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds by joint exercise of powers authorities to finance private affordable housing projects within the City.
	6/20/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 7/20/2006.

	10/24/06, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Maxwell submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

	10/24/06, ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

061465	[MOU, Amendment No. 2 - San Francisco Police Officers' Association (SFPOA)]	Mayor, Supervisors Dufty, Elsbernd
	Ordinance adopting and implementing amendments to the 2003-2007 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers' Association (SFPOA) by (a) establishing retention pay of an additional four percent (4%) for officers who have completed thirty (30) or more years of service, effective June 30, 2007; (b) providing $1,000 referral bonuses for officers who refer successful candidates for police officer positions; (c) providing lateral signing bonuses of $5,000 for police officers hired from other police agencies; (d) allocating $250,000 annually to a joint labor-management recruitment committee; (e) eliminating the practice of allowing retiring officers to use accrued leave during their final 90 days of employment; and providing for incorporation of these provisions in the MOU to succeed the 2003-2007 MOU with expiration upon the conclusion of such successor MOU unless renewal is agreed. (Fiscal impact.)
	10/24/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

061468	[Prevailing wage and displaced worker requirements for City contracts for hauling of solid waste generated by City operations]	Supervisors Ma, Peskin, Daly
	Ordinance adding Section 21.25-5 to the Administrative Code, requiring payment of wages at prevailing rates to workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste, generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; establishing a process for the Board of Supervisors to set prevailing wage rates; establishing rules and a process for enforcement of prevailing wage rate requirements; requiring retention of workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City, upon transition to a new contractor; and establishing rules and a process for enforcement of worker retention requirements.
	10/24/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be scheduled at the next Budget and Finance committee meeting. 10/31/06 - Referred to the Small Busines Commission for comment.

Resolutions

061393	[Resolution to establish the Central Market Community Benefit District]	Supervisor Daly
	Resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the "Central Market Community Benefit District (CBD)," ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for seven years, commencing with fiscal year 2006-2007, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.
	10/24/06, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 9/16/06 and 9/23/06 - Public hearing ad was published 9/28/06 - Notice of Reciept of Petition for Property and Business Improvement in three lanugauages was sent.

061467	[Grant to facilitate a community-based transportation plan for Treasure Island]	Supervisor Daly
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $98,000 from the California Department of Transportation for a community-based transportation plan to foster neighborhood and project design that enables more walking and biking for a healthier Treasure Island.
	10/24/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061469	[Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program]	Supervisor Ma
	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 $95,030 through the California Department of Justice for a program entitled "Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program" for fiscal year 2006/2007.
	10/24/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061471	[Accept-Expend State Grant - Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	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 $50,000 through the California Department of Insurance for a program entitled "Life and Annuity Consumer Protection" for fiscal year July 2006 through June 2007.
	10/24/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061472	[Recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag]	Supervisor Ma
	Resolution recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the symbol of the Vietnamese American community.
	10/24/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061473	[Accept and Expend State grants - Department of Public Health]	Supervisor Maxwell
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to retroactively accept and expend a five new grants totaling $11,122.63, four from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and one from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR); for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
	10/24/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

061474	[Biordi Art Imports Day]	Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd
	Resolution commending Gianfranco Savio for his invaluable contributions and declaring November 15, 2006 Biordi Art Imports Day in San Francisco.
	10/24/06, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests for Hearing

061392	[Hearing - Central Market Community Benefit District]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution establishing a property-based business improvement district to be known as the "Central Market Community Benefit District (CBD)," ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for seven years, commencing with fiscal year 2006-2007, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings. (Clerk of the Board)
	10/24/06, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. To Board as a Special Order on October 31, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. 9/16/06 and 9/23/06 - Public hearing ad was published 9/28/06 - Notice of Reciept of Petition for Property and Business Improvement in three lanugauages was sent.

Motions

061470	[Thirty Day Hold for Legislation Involving Planning or Land Use]	Supervisor Peskin
	Motion amending the Rules Order of the Board of Supervisors to add Rule 5.41 requiring that significant amendments to the Administrative Code involving land use or planning issues shall be referred to the Planning Department and prohibiting Board or Committee action on such legislation until thirty days after introduction.
	10/24/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

Charter Amendment

061466	[Charter Amendment - Authorizing the Chief of Police to Suspend Police Officers for Up to 45 Days]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Section A8.343 to increase the number of days that the Chief of Police may suspend police officers from 10 to 45, and making other non-substantive amendments.
	10/24/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 11/23/2006.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

061401	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Daniel Kuhstoss]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Kuhstoss against the City and County of San Francisco for $465,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 440-542; entitled Daniel Kuhstoss, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
	10/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061402	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Kevin Roy Jordan]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kevin Roy Jordan against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on February 21, 2003 in United States District Court, Case No. C03-1194; entitled Kevin Jordan, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
	10/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061403	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Vilda and Amber Curry]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Vilda Curry and Amber Curry, by and through her guardian ad litem, Vilda Curry against the City and County of San Francisco for $625,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 31, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 417-407; entitled Vilda Curry, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
	10/11/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

061400	[Authorizing Tax Collector Attorney to file suit against responsible relative of recipient of services at City hospitals to recover value of services]
	Resolution authorizing Tax Collector Attorney to file suit against responsible relative to recover value of services rendered at hospital facilities operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
	10/13/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

061412	[Request authorization by the Board to adopt the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2006-07]
	Resolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents (CHIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2006-07 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP funds for the Fiscal Year 2006-07. (Public Health Department)
	10/13/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061413	[Settlement of Grievance - United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38 ("Union")]
	Resolution approving the settlement of the grievance (ERD No. 40-05-1446) filed by United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38 ("Union") on behalf of Grievants against the City and County of San Francisco for $167,090.33. Other material term of said settlement is that Grievants and Union shall release all claims relating to the aforementioned grievance (ERD No. 40-05-1446). (Human Resources Department)
	10/16/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

Requests Granted




	From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of installing signs that state the regulation of Tour Bus turning off their engines while parked near Alamo Square. The signs to be installed on the East and West side of Pierce between Hayes and Fell. East and West sides of Steiner Street between Hayes and Fulton. North and South sides of Hayes between Steiner and Scott. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of repairing potholes at the following locations: Along Kezar Drive between Kennedy Drive and Lincoln Way, 1802 Laguna, and Page Street near the southeast intersection of Webster. The pothole is in the middle of a Sharrow. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of graffiti from the phone switch boxes at the following locations: Southwest corner of Fell and Divisadero and Northeast corner of Alma and Cole. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing the graffiti at the following locations: Garbage cans at 489 Carl Street. Mail box at the Northeast corner of Laguna and Eddy. Bike Rack at 199 Carl and Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan both sides of the street. 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 property locations: 270 Divisadero

In Memoriams




	Virginia Hobbs - Supervisors Elsbernd, McGoldrick, and Peskin

ADJOURNMENT




	There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 5:20 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 November 14, 2006.

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