Board of Supervisors : February 14, 2006

Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

AGENDA
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

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

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

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

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Items 1 through 13

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Peskin

1. 060030 [Weights and Measures-Registration and Inspection Fees] Mayor

Ordinance amending Section 1.13-5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, to set new fees for the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices, based on each device and business location.

2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma

2. 051795 [Supporting plug-in hybrid vehicle technology] Supervisors Daly, Ma

Resolution urging the Director of Administrative Services and the Director of Contract Administration to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city fleet, and committing the City and County of San Francisco to support local, state and federal programs that support these vehicles and promote plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

3. 060014 [Regional Isolation Facility for TB Patients] Supervisor Ma

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a new grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State Department of Health Services TB Control Branch (SDHSTBCB), to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one position at .33 FTE funded through this grant agreement; for the period of July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

4. 060021 [Authorize grant funding for the YouthPOWER project from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)] Supervisors Maxwell, Ma

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a continuation grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $200,000 for the YouthPOWER Project; for the period of October 1, 2005, to September 30, 2007.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

5. 060022 [To provide five state funded food and agriculture and pesticide regulation programs in San Francisco] Supervisor Maxwell

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend five grants in the total amount of $11,320 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the seed, nursery, and sudden oak death programs ($2,608) and the petroleum products program ($6,900); and from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) for the pesticide use reporting ($1,812) program, and to enter into agreements for the use of these funds; for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

6. 060023 [Grant for supportive housing for chronically homeless exiting criminal justice institutions] Supervisor Dufty

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $739,982 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for supportive housing for chronically homeless offenders, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add 1.5 new positions funded under this agreement; for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

7. 060024 [Grant to enhance capacity of local minority HIV/AIDS organizations] Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to accept retroactively and expend a new federal grant in the amount of $271,665 from the Office of Minority Health (OMH) to enhance the capacity of local minority-based HIV/AIDS organizations, and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 1, 2005, to August 31, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

8. 060025 [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 $95,033 through the California Department of Justice for a program entitled "Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program" for fiscal year 2005/2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

9. 060049 [Contract funds to receive reimbursement for children enrolled in the Healthy Kids insurance program] Supervisors Dufty, Ma

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a two year agreement with the California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB) to receive reimbursement for children enrolled in the Healthy Kids insurance program, and expend funds in the amount of up to $4,378,351; for the period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007. (Public Health Department)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

10. 060056 [Contract funds to provide evaluations for the SAGE Health Education and Prevention Services Project] Supervisors Dufty, Ma

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement with the SAGE Project, Inc., the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $205,000 to provide local process and outcome evaluations for the SAGE Health Education and Prevention Services Project for the period of September 30, 2005, to September 29, 2010. (Public Health Department)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

11. 060094 [Contract funds to develop an electronic reporting system for results of hepatitis testing] Supervisors Dufty, Ma

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to renew retroactively a contract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $141,413 to develop a secure electronic reporting system of hepatitis testing results; for the period of December 30, 2005 to December 29, 2006. (Public Health Department)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

12. 060095 [Contract funds to conduct interviews and obtain data regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM] Supervisor Dufty

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $16,073 to conduct interviews and obtain data on pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM for the period of January 1, 2006, to April 30, 2006. (Public Health Department)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendation of the Land Use Committee

Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval

13. 051443 [Amending the Electrical Code regarding headroom requirements for panelboards, entrances for 1200 amp rated equipment, use of non-metallic sheathed cable in multifamily dwellings, and

Ordinance amending Articles 89, 100, 110, 210, 215, 220, 230, 250, 300, 333, 334, 336, 340, 348, 350, 352, 351, 348, 378, 331, 362, 384, 410, 411, 645, 700, 760, and 800 of the Electrical Code to make minor clerical changes for greater clarity, to extend the general requirement for headroom about panelboards to residential panelboards rated not more than 200 amps, to provide that equipment rated 1200 amps or more, regardless of width, requires an entrance to each end of the working space, to allow for non-metallic sheathed cable to be installed in multifamily dwellings with Type III, IV and V construction up to 4 stories in height, and to make findings in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 as to the local climatic, topological and geological reasons for amending the State Building Code. (Building Inspection Department)

2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Vetoed by the Mayor

Consideration of Mayor's Veto
Consideration to override veto pursuant to Charter Section 2.106 of Ordinance to require Planning Commission hearings on condominium conversions.)

14. 051637 [Subdivision Code - Planning Commission hearings on condominium conversions] Supervisor Daly

Ordinance amending Subdivision Code Sections 1332 and 1359 to require Planning Commission hearings to address General Plan consistency for all condominium conversion applications subject to Subdivision Code Sections 1396 et seq., the condominium conversion lottery; and making environmental findings.

NOTE: This action requires two-thirds vote. The Board may not amend the ordinance and may only vote in favor or in opposition to the veto override.
The Board of Supervisors must act on the veto override within 30 days of the date of the veto. The Mayor vetoed the Ordinance on February 3, 2006. Therefore, the Board will loose the ability to override the veto unless it votes on the veto override on or before March 3, 2006.

1/10/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE.

1/10/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

1/17/2006, CONTINUED. Supervisor Mirkarimi previously excused from voting on this matter. Continued to January 24, 2006

1/24/2006, FINALLY PASSED. Supervisor Mirkarimi previously excused from voting on this matter.

Action:___________________________

From the Clerk

15. 060139 [Adopting findings related to the appeal of the mitigated negative declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2005 for 2660 Harrison Street]

Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the mitigated negative declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2005 for 2660 Harrison Street. (Clerk of the Board)

(Companion measure to Files 051936, 051937, 051938, 051939.)

2/8/2006, REFERRED to Board of Supervisors.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Peskin

16. 051773 [Public Financing for Mayoral Candidates] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Ammiano, Daly, McGoldrick

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 1.104, 1.108, 1.130, 1.134, 1.136, 1.138, 1.140, 1.142, 1.144, 1.148, 1.150, 1.152, 1.154, 1.156 and 1.170 and adding sections 1.134.5, 1.138.5, 1.140.5, 1.144.5 and 1.146 to create a public financing program for mayoral candidates, appropriate funding for the program and make other changes to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.

(Fiscal impact.)

2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Land Use Committee

Present: Supervisors Sandoval, McGoldrick, Peskin

17. 051453 [Off-Street Parking In C-3 Zoning Districts] Supervisors Peskin, Daly

Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 151, 151.1, 154, 155, 155.5, 161,166, and 167 to impose new requirements in C-3 Zoning Districts regarding permitted off-street parking and loading, allowed off-street freight loading and service vehicle spaces, bicycle parking, car sharing, to separate parking costs from housing costs, to exempt from the legislation projects that received final Planning Department or Planning Commission approval and submitted complete site permit applications prior to the effective date of the legislation, to require the Planning Department to undertake a study of downtown parking issues, and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

From the Land Use Committee Without Recommendation

Present: Supervisors Sandoval, McGoldrick

18. 050601 [Better Neighborhoods Plus Planning and Implementation Process] Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 36 to establish uniform procedures for developing comprehensive neighborhood plans (the "Better Neighborhoods Plus Planning and Implementation Process"); amending Administrative Code Section 3.4 to provide for integrated Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan budget documents; amending Planning Code to add Section 312A regarding discretionary review for projects proposed in Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan areas; and Section 312B to establish permit review procedures for certain projects within Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan areas; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.

12/13/2005, CONTINUED. Supervisor Ma, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to continue this matter to January 17, 2006 pending Board action on reinstating the January 17, 2006 Board meeting.

1/17/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.

1/17/2006, RE-REFERRED to Land Use Committee. Rereferred to Committee as amended.

2/7/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.

2/7/2006, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Continued to February 14, 2006.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Ammiano

19. 052009 [Charter Amendment - Homicide Prevention Plan; Survivor Assistance; Funding for Violence Prevention Programs] Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Maxwell, Mirkarimi

Charter amendment (Third Draft) to add Section 16.126 to: establish a San Francisco Homicide Prevention Plan and Homicide Prevention Planning Council; create a Survivors' Advocate and a City fund to help pay specified expenses for survivors of homicide victims; appropriate an additional $20 million per year for the next four years to fund violence prevention programs identified in the Plan; and, set an expiration date.

(Fiscal impact.)
(Supervisor Elsbernd Dissented in Committee)

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006.

Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation

Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd

20. 052010 [Charter Amendment - Providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment to the monthly stipend for members of the Board of Education and the Governing Board of the Community College Supervisor Daly

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) by amending Sections 8.100 and 8.101 to provide for an annual cost-of-living adjustment to the monthly stipend for members of the Board of Education and the Governing Board of the Community College District, using 1983 as the base year.

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006.

Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Ammiano

21. 052011 [Charter Amendment - Port Commission: qualifications and term limits for Port Commission members; increasing the number of Commission members from 5 to 7; criteria for use of Port Supervisor Peskin

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section 4.114 to establish minimum qualifications for members of the Port Commission, impose term limits, increase the number of Commission members from five to seven, and limit hold-over appointments, amending Section 3.581 to set criteria for use of property under the Port Commission's jurisdiction and provide that the Port Director may, in his or her sole discretion, appoint and remove heads of Commission divisions and bureaus, and amending Section B3.584, to require long-range capital and financial plans for the Port.

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006.

Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Maxwell

22. 051792 [Regulating Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Uses and Establishing An Annual Fee] Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty, Peskin, Ma, Mirkarimi

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 26, ("Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations"), deeming all existing non-conforming and permitted off-sale alcohol uses "approved;" establishing an administrative hearing process to abate nuisance activities by deemed approved off-sale alcohol uses; creating a list of performance standards that reflect existing local nuisance and related state and federal laws; providing for an education and outreach program; authorizing penalties for violation of performance standards including administrative penalties from $500 to $1000 or revocation of deemed approved status; providing for appeals of conditions or administrative penalties to the Board of Appeals; providing for appeals of the revocation of deemed approved status to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Appeals; setting an annual fee of $264 for deemed approved off-sale alcohol uses; establishing a deemed approved off-sale alcohol use nuisance regulation continuing project accounts within the City's General Fund; and making environmental findings.

(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Peskin

23. 060205 [Requiring Notice to Potential Buyers of Certain Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Uses Where the Use Has Violated the Performance Standards.] Supervisor Daly

Ordinance amending the ordinance Regulating Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Uses and Establishing An Annual Fee (Board File No. 051792) by amending Section 26.20 to require that the seller of a Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use ("Use") provide certain notice to potential buyers of the Use if the Use has, within the past three years, been the subject of an administrative hearing at which a finding of violation of the Performance Standards was made, at which conditions were imposed on the Use's continued operations, and/or at which administrative penalties were imposed on the Use for violation of the Performance Standards; and making environmental findings.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

24. 060087 [Administrative Code Revision: Health Service System] Supervisor Elsbernd

Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal (Administrative) Code by amending Section 16.703 regarding Board approval of Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates.

(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

25. 051981 [2006 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds Issuance]

Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco water revenue refunding bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; affirming covenants contained in the indenture pursuant to which the water revenue refunding bonds are issued; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission)

(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

26. 051982 [2006 Water Revenue Bonds Issuance]

Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $525,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco water revenue bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; affirming covenants contained in the indenture pursuant to which the water revenue bonds are issued; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission)

(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

27. 060058 [Contract approval - Municipal Transportation Quality Review]

Resolution approving the award and execution of San Francisco Municipal Railway Contract Number CCO 05-914, Municipal Quality Review, to Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, to conduct the Quality Review required under Charter Section 8A.107, for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000 and for a term of two years, with an option to extend up to an additional two years to cover the next review period. (Municipal Transportation Agency)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

28. 060062 [Establishing Monthly Contribution Amount] Supervisor Elsbernd

Resolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund.

(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma

29. 051715 [Better Streets Policy] Mayor, Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 98, the Better Streets Policy; making environmental findings; authorizing and urging official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance; and requesting General Plan amendments to incorporate the Better Streets Policy and its supporting principles.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

30. 051920 [Granting parking privileges on Baker Street for official vehicles of the Russian Consulate] Supervisor Alioto-Pier

Ordinance amending Section 32.6.30 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to grant parking privileges for official vehicles of the Russian Consulate along fifty three feet of the east side of Baker Street near the corner of Green Street.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

31. 051809 [Liquor License, 222 Powell Street]

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 On-Sale Beer and Wine Public Premises license and a Type 21 Off-Sale General license to Sirhed Enterprises LLC, for Gallery Market located at 222 Powell Street, will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code with conditions.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

32. 060005 [Contract funds to support research on HIV/AIDS in under-researched populations] Supervisor Dufty

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into an agreement with the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of up to $74,920 in order to support research on HIV/AIDS in under-researched populations in California, and to add one 0.5 position funded under this agreement; for the period of July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006. (Public Health Department)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

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

33. 051852 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 730 Great Highway]

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated July 19, 2004, (Case No. 031009E), exempting from environmental review under General Rule (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 (b)(3)), the proposed construction project at 730 Great Highway. The project would construct a three-story, four-unit dwelling structures, 31.5 feet high with 6,540 square feet living area, 840 square feet garage which accommodate 4 off-street parking spaces. The proposed site is a 3,360 square feet vacant lot at east Great Highway and about 141 feet south from Balboa Street, zoned RM1, 40-X Height and Bulk District, within coastal Special Use District (SUD) and Special Sign District (SSD). (Appellant: Stephen M. Williams representing the Ocean Parc Village Homeowners Association.)

12/6/2005, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether or not any member wished to address the Board. There were none. Continued to January 17, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

1/17/2006, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to January 24, 2006

1/24/2006, CONTINUED. President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. Continued to February 7, 2006

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. There were none. The President declared the public hearing closed. Continued to February 14, 2006

Action:___________________________

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.)

34. 051853 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 730 Great Highway]

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 730 Great Highway project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

12/6/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to January 17, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

1/17/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to January 24, 2006

1/24/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 7, 2006

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

35. 051854 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 730 Great Highway]

Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 730 Great Highway project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

12/6/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to January 17, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

1/17/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to January 24, 2006

1/24/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 7, 2006

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

36. 051855 [Preparation of findings related to the categorical exemption issued for 730 Great Highway]

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the 730 Great Highway project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)

12/6/2005, CONTINUED. Continued to January 17, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

1/17/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to January 24, 2006

1/24/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 7, 2006

2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M

37. 060007 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption for No. 1 La Avanzada Street]

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated November 10, 2005, granting a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act as Class 1 (Building Permit Application No. 2005 0606 4223), to install a fire suppression system to an existing equipment building for Comcast, located at No. 1 La Avanzada Street. (Appellant: Walter Caplan, on behalf of Forest Knolls Neighborhood Organization, Liaison to Sutro Tower).

(Filed 1/9/06; companion measure to Files 060008, 060009, 0600010; District 7.)

Action:___________________________

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.)

38. 060008 [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. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

39. 060009 [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. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

40. 060010 [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. (Clerk of the Board)

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures.

The following items was considered by the Rules Committee at a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, February 14, 2006.

41. 060175 [Appointment - Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Board]

Resolution appointing Jason Oringer, Alicia Culver, Abigail Levine, Laura Juran, Dale Jiajun Wen, terms ending December 17, 2007, to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Board, residency requirement waived.

Jason Oringer, new appointment, seat 1, must have significant experience representing employees in labor matters, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending December 17, 2007.
Alicia Culver, new appointment, seat 2, must have significant experience acquiring goods or services for a public entity, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending December 17, 2007.
Abigail Levine, new appointment, seat 3, must have significant experience as an advocate for human rights or the poor, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending December 17, 2007.
Laura Juran, new appointment, seat 4, must be a member of the public, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending December 17, 2007.
Dale Jiajun Wen, new appointment, seat 5, must be a member of the public, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending December 17, 2007.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

42. 052004 [City and School District Off-Site Meetings] Supervisor Ammiano

Motion ordering the City and School District Committee meetings of the Board of Supervisors be held at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, Board of Education, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco, on Monday, March 13; Monday, May 8; Monday July 10; Monday, September 11 and Monday, November 13, 2006, at 4:00 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

43. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, letters of request to the City Attorney and Board Members' reports on their regional body activities.

44. PUBLIC COMMENT

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

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.

Items 45 through 55

45. 060150 [Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Salvation Army Tenderloin Housing and Community Center] Supervisor Daly

Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in one or more series issued from time to time and at no time to exceed $16,000,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, for the financing of the acquisition, construction and development of a multifamily rental housing project generally known as Salvation Army Tenderloin Housing and Community Center.

1/31/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Sponsor requests this item be placed for Adoption without Reference to Committee for Board consideration February 14, 2006.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

46. 060191 [Commemorative Plaque Designation - Jos‚ Sarria Court] Supervisor Dufty

Resolution designating the public sidewalk fronting 3555 16th Street as eligible for the installation and maintenance of a commemorative plaque, pursuant to Public Works Code section 789.2(a), in order to honor José Sarria, who is one of the most heroic, courageous and colorful and creative figures in San Francisco's history, and urging official actions in connection with this designation.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

47. 060189 [Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block Grant] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Maxwell

Resolution approving the expenditure of one million, six-hundred and twenty-four thousand, nine-hundred and eighty-five dollars and nine cents ($1,624,985.09) of Community Development Block Grant funding and Forty Six Thousand Two hundred and Sixty Dollars and Eighty One Cents ($46,260.81) of Emergency Shelter Grant funds.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

48. 060190 [Funding for San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Bicycle Pathway] Supervisor Daly

Resolution urging the California State Legislature and the Governor to include funding for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge West Span Bicycle/Pedestrian/Maintenance Pathway Project in any state infrastructure bond placed before the voters in an upcoming election.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

49. 060193 [Biodiesel Filling Station Permitting, Policies and Creation of Biodiesel Access Taskforce] Supervisor McGoldrick

Resolution establishing a Biodiesel Access Taskforce to develop and recommend to the appropriate City departments, including the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, a permitting process for biodiesel filling stations and incentives for such stations to be located in the City; urging the San Francisco Unified School District to pursue the use of biodiesel blends in school buses; and establishing a City policy to request biodiesel usage in City contracts involving diesel fleets.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

50. 060194 [Extended Producer Responsibility] Supervisor Mirkarimi

Resolution urging San Francisco's State delegation to support statewide efforts to hold producers responsible for product waste, starting with toxic products defined as universal waste; requesting the Department of the Environment recommend local extended producer responsibility policies as well as work with necessary agencies to develop producer responsibility language for inclusion in City contracts.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

51. 060195 [Commending Deputy City Attorney Claire M. Sylvia] Supervisors Peskin, Dufty

Resolution commending Claire M. Sylvia for ten years of exemplary public service to San Francisco as a Deputy City Attorney and Head of the Ethics and Elections Team of the City Attorney's Office, and wishing her well in her future endeavors.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Supervisor Dufty requested to be added as co-sponsor.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

52. 060196 [Supporting Filipino Veterans Equity Act] Supervisor Peskin

Resolution urging the President and the Congress of the United States of America to honor the contributions of Filipino World War II veterans by passing the Filipino Veterans Equity Act, specifically HR 4574.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

53. 060197 [Support of the International Union of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers] Supervisor Peskin

Resolution commending and supporting the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers and welcoming them for the 2006 Western States Brick and Tile Apprenticeship Contest to take place in Fisherman's Wharf, June 2-4 2006.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

54. 060135 [Final Map, Planned Development, Mission Bay]

Motion approving Final Map Tract No. 3936 for residential and commercial condominium purposes, Mission Bay Blocks 2-7 and 13, a twenty (20) lot subdivision, being Phase I of a Planned Development Subdivision of Assessor's Blocks 8710, Lot 4; 8711 Lot 12; 8712, Lot 1; 8713, Lot 1 and a portion of recently vacated Fourth Street; approving a public improvement agreement related to the final map; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan and Plan Documents. (Public Works Department)

2/6/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

55. 060192 [Impound Account Analysis] Supervisor Ma

Motion directing the Budget Analyst to conduct a financial analysis of the Impound Account in the Department of the Environment on a priority basis, and to complete the analysis by March 28, 2006.

2/7/2006, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________

56. IMPERATIVE AGENDA

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

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

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

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

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

Proposed ordinances received from January 31, 2006 through February 6, 2006, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 14, 2006.
None.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Proposed resolutions received from January 31, 2006 through February 6, 2006, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 14, 2006.

060132 [STOP Intersections]

Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
26th and Capp Streets, stopping 26th Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP;
Vallejo and Baker Streets, stopping Vallejo Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP;
Myra Way and Molimo Drive, stopping Molimo Drive at Myra Way, making this intersection an All-Way STOP;
Peabody Street and Visitacion Avenue, stopping Visitacion Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP;
Westbound 25th Avenue North at 25th Avenue, making this T intersection an All-Way STOP;
Eastbound Seacliff Avenue at 25th Avenue, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP;
Northbound 26th Avenue at Seacliff Avenue, making this T-intersection an All-Way STOP;
Murray Street at Crescent Avenue, stopping Murray Street, stopping the stem of this T-intersection;
Washburn Street, stopping Washburn Street at Howard Street;
Dore Street, stopping Dore Street at Folsom Street; and,
Grace Street, stopping Grace Street at Mission Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/26-06: 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. 3133.)

2/3/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060133 [Parking Regulations]

Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 7 AM TO 3 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Pine Street, south side, from Montgomery Street to 155 feet easterly (creates new metered parking, but maintains Tow-Away 3 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Lake Merced Boulevard, northbound, right turn lane onto Font Boulevard to the limit of the existing angle parking on the south side of Font Boulevard.

4-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH
Mississippi Street, east side, between Cesar Chavez and northern terminus.

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING - ESTABLISH
Mississippi Street, west side, between Cesar Chavez Street and northern terminus.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Irwin Street, north side, between 7th and 8th Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 7 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
17th Street, north side, from 25 to 58 feet east of Utah Street.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
1122 Folsom Street, north side, from Langton Street to 48 feet westerly; and,
1168 Folsom Street, north side, from the west property line to the east property line (50-foot zone) (both parking restrictions are in conjunction with implementation of sidewalk bulbs).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Franklin Street, west side, from Turk Street to Golden Gate Avenue (replaces existing tow-away regulations).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Franklin Street, west side, from Turk Street to 80 feet northerly.

TOW-AWAY, LANE MUST TURN LEFT - RESCIND
Franklin Street, northbound, at Turk Street.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 10 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
Rodgers Street, east side, between Folsom Street and the southern terminus (unit block).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
San Jose Avenue, east side, from 10 feet north of the north crosswalk at Farallones Street to 190 feet southerly;
San Jose Avenue, west side, from Farallones Street to 173 feet northerly;
San Jose Avenue, east side, from Lakeview Avenue to 150 feet southerly;
San Jose Avenue, west side, from Lakeview Avenue to 150 feet northerly;
San Jose Avenue, east side, from 50 feet north of the northern crosswalk at Mount Vernon Avenue to 260 feet southerly;
San Jose Avenue, west side, from Mount Vernon Avenue to 178 feet northerly; and,
McCoppin Street, south side, between Market Street and Elgin Park

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
McCoppin Street, north side, west of Valencia Street to terminus.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Fillmore Street, east side, at the O'Farrell Street intersection (36 foot zone accommodating 10 unmetered motorcycle parking spaces).

PARKING METER AREA 3 (9AM-6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Parker Avenue, west side, from Geary Boulevard to 50 feet southerly (replaces existing green zone with two 30-minute meters).

PARKING METER AREA 4 - ESTABLISH
Stockton Street, east side, from North Point Street to 60 feet northerly (adds 3 meters).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Hillway Avenue, east side, from Carl Street to the south property line of #40 Hillway Avenue (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/26-06: 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. 3133.)

2/3/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060134 [Traffic Regulations]

Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

ONE-WAY STREET (SOUTHBOUND) - RESCIND
Elgin Park, between McCoppin Street and Duboce Avenue

ONE-WAY STREET (EASTBOUND) - RESCIND
ONE-WAY STREET (WESTBOUND) - ESTABLISH
McCoppin Street,between Market Street and Elgin Park

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
McCoppin Street, north side, west of Valencia Street to terminus.

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
Laguna Honda Boulevard, both sides, between Portola Drive and Vasquez Avenue

LEFT TURN BIKE LANE - ESTABLISH
Laguna Honda Boulevard, southbound, between Ulloa Street and Portola Drive

BICYCLE LANES - EXTEND
Potrero Avenue, southbound, from 120 feet south of 25th Street to Cesar Chavez Street.

NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Southbound Masonic Avenue at Grove Street.

NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Northbound Masonic Avenue at Grove Street (Parking and Traffic Department)

(1/26-06: 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. 3133.)

2/3/2006, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

060206 [Petitions and Communications]

Petitions and Communications received from January 31, 2006 through February 6, 2006, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on February 14, 2006.

From Kimo Crossman, submitting suggestions on how to save $25,000 in the budget and protect the public's Internet privacy and get WiFi for all public library branches.(1)

From SF Unified School District, submitting spending plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for fiscal year 2006-07.(2)

From Marilyn Amini, requesting the "Better Neighborhoods Planning and Implementation Process" be referred to the Planning Commission for Commission consideration. File 050601(3)

From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, urging the Board to vote no on the proposed "Better Neighborhoods" Ordinance and urging no action be taken on the proposed amendment of the whole. Files 050601(4)

From Sue Hestor, submitting a brief supporting the appeal for property located at 2660 Harrison Street. Files 051936, 051991, Copy: Each Supervisor (5)

From Supervisor Maxwell, submitting copy of letter sent to the Budget Committee regarding proposed amendment of the whole for the "Deemed Approved " Ordinance. File 051792(6)

From City College of San Francisco, submitting support for proposed Charter amendment that would increase the monthly stipends of members of the Board of Trustees of the SF Community College District and members of the SF Unified School District Board of Education.Copy: Each Supervisor(7)

From Office of the Controller, thanking Supervisor Dufty for agreeing to serve as Supervisor Peskin's designee on the Municipal Transportation Agency's Policy Advisory Groups Transit Effectiveness Project.(8)

From Mark Baird, wondering why the traffic lights that were installed on Mississippi, 7th and 16th Streets haven't been turned on.(9)

From Round the Diamond, Consulting and Educational Services, submitting suggestions and proposals to the proposed Charter amendment regarding Port Commission qualifications and term limits for Port Commission members. File 052011(10)

From the SF Architectural Heritage, submitting support for the recent inclusion of language which requires Historic and Cultural Resource Surveys in the Better Neighborhoods Planning Process. File 050601, Copy: Land Use Committee(11)

From Department of Public Works, submitting corrected letter for project at 283 Cresta Vista.(12)

From Office of the Controller, submitting the Six-Month Budget Status Report for fiscal year 2005-06.(13)

From Mary Helen Briscoe, explaining why she and her neighbors are against the "Tree and Beauty Tax" Ordinance. File 050986, Copy: Land Use Committee
(14)

From Martin Macintyre, regarding the management audit of the Recreation and Parks Department.(15)

From Department of Public Works, responding to request to repave 9th Avenue, between Lincoln and Judah Streets. (Reference No. 200601110-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(16)

From Department of Public Works, responding to request to repair the potholes at Lincoln Way and 2nd Avenue. (Reference No. 20060117-001) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(17)

From Department of Public Works, submitting notice that request to repaint the crosswalks at the intersections of Lincoln Way and 5th Avenue, 7th Avenue, 9th Avenue, and 17th Avenue, and the west crosswalk at Lincoln Way and Arguello Boulevard has been forwarded to the Department of Parking and Traffic. (Reference No. 20060117-002) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(18)

From Law Offices of Steven Williams, submitting request for continuance of appeal for property located at 730 Great Highway to February 21, 2006.File 051852, Copy: Each Supervisor(19)

From Department of Public Works, responding to request to clean the storm drain grates along Webster Street, at the intersections of Turk Street, Golden Gate Avenue, McAllister Street and Fulton Street. (Reference No. 20051206-006) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(20)

From Planning Department, regarding the proposed Eastern Neighborhoods Interim Zoning Ordinance. (Reference No. 20060124-008) Copy: Supervisor Maxwell(21)

From John Nelson, concerning the former United Artists Cinema building at Van Ness Avenue and Sutter Street that has turned into graffiti covered homeless encampment, etc.(22)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status of repair of the sidewalk at 200 Fillmore Street. (Reference No. 20051213-006) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(23)

From Joe Valenciano, submitting copy of letter sent to the Department of Parking and Traffic regarding illegal parking on the 900 block (north and south) of Ulloa Street.(24)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposed legislation regarding the "Better Neighborhoods Planning and Implementation Process". File 050601, Copy: Land Use Committee(25)

From Hedi Meyer, concerning relocating the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier Ship Museum from Alameda to a waterfront pier in San Francisco.(26)

From concerned citizens, submitting their opinion on the Falun Gong movement. File 060026, Copy: Each Supervisor(27)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for bringing the USS Iowa to San Francisco. File 051113, Copy: Each Supervisor(28)

From Supervisor Daly, requesting the City Attorney to investigate a possible Brown Act violation by Jake McGoldrick who may have spoken with a majority of Transportation Authority Commissioners to elect him as Chair of the body, thereby holding ad seriatim meetings in violation of the Brown Act. Copy: Each Supervisor(29)

From Clerk of the Board, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests for Rebekah Krell, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Elsbernd.(30)

From Office of the Controller, submitting notice that if the voters approve the proposed Charter amendment that specifies qualifications for members of the Port Commission, it would not significantly impact the cost of government. File 052011, Copy: Each Supervisor(31)

From Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee, submitting the 2005 Annual Report of the Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee. Copy: Each Supervisor(32)

From Museum Parc, submitting opposition to proposed legislation regarding Off-Street Parking in C-3 Zoning Districts. File 051453, Copy: Each Supervisor(33)

From Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, submitting the amended Bylaws of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, January 26, 2006.(34)

From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, submitting the Cash difference and Overage Fund balance and activities for the period ending December 31, 2005.(35)

From Law Offices of Steven Williams, submitting request to withdraw appeal of Certificate of Exemption from Environmental Review for property at 1043-1045 Francisco Street. File 052035, Copy: Each Supervisor(36)

From Carol Mowbray, submitting copy of letter sent to Supervisor Dufty objecting to encroachment taxes. File 060081(37)

From Civil Service Commission, submitting the Civil Service Commission policy on disclosure and review of criminal history records.(38)

From Jack Cargas, commenting on the state of disrepair of the roads in Golden Gate Park.(39)

From Josephine Guerra, submitting support for continued funding of the N.E.R.T. training program taught by the Fire Department.(40)

From Jason Starn, commenting that he is in the process of gathering private funding to help re-open the Golden Gate Park stables. Copy: Recreation and Park Department(41)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board of Supervisor to become leaders in the movement to bring high-speed rail to California. File 060157, Copy: Each Supervisor(42)

From DJ Lamont, submitting copy of letter sent to Supervisor Daly inquiring what are the City's long term plans for the Mid-Market area.(43)

From Laura Castellini, regarding Ellis Act evictions in San Francisco. File 051822, Copy: Each Supervisor(44)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding status of installing signs prohibiting bicycles and skateboards on Irving Street, between 6th Avenue and Funston; and 9th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Judah Street.(Reference No. 20060110-005) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(45)

From Tracy Rabold, submitting support for implementing the San Francisco Energy Independence Ordinance as soon as possible. Copy: Each Supervisor(46)

From concerned citizens, regarding providing bottled water for City and County offices.Copy: Each Supervisor(47)

From Douglas Kerr, submitting opposition to not allowing military recruiters to operate freely in San Francisco.(48)

From Office of the Controller, City Services Auditor, submitting its audit report concerning the Department of Human Services, Family and Children's Services Division. Copy: Each Supervisor(49)

ADJOURNMENT

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	COMMUNICATIONS


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

	CONSENT AGENDA


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

	Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee






		Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Peskin

1.	060030	[Weights and Measures-Registration and Inspection Fees]	Mayor
		Ordinance amending Section 1.13-5 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, to set new fees for the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices, based on each device and business location.


		2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee






		Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Dufty, Ma

2.	051795	[Supporting plug-in hybrid vehicle technology]	Supervisors Daly, Ma
		Resolution urging the Director of Administrative Services and the Director of Contract Administration to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles for the city fleet, and committing the City and County of San Francisco to support local, state and federal programs that support these vehicles and promote plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

3.	060014	[Regional Isolation Facility for TB Patients]	Supervisor Ma
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a new grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State Department of Health Services TB Control Branch (SDHSTBCB), to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one position at .33 FTE funded through this grant agreement; for the period of July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

4.	060021	[Authorize grant funding for the YouthPOWER project from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)]	Supervisors Maxwell, Ma
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a continuation grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $200,000 for the YouthPOWER Project; for the period of October 1, 2005, to September 30, 2007.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

5.	060022	[To provide five state funded food and agriculture and pesticide regulation programs in San Francisco]	Supervisor Maxwell
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend five grants in the total amount of $11,320 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the seed, nursery, and sudden oak death programs ($2,608) and the petroleum products program ($6,900); and from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) for the pesticide use reporting ($1,812) program, and to enter into agreements for the use of these funds; for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

6.	060023	[Grant for supportive housing for chronically homeless exiting criminal justice institutions]	Supervisor Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $739,982 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for supportive housing for chronically homeless offenders, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add 1.5 new positions funded under this agreement; for the period of July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

7.	060024	[Grant to enhance capacity of local minority HIV/AIDS organizations]	Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to accept retroactively and expend a new federal grant in the amount of $271,665 from the Office of Minority Health (OMH) to enhance the capacity of local minority-based HIV/AIDS organizations, and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 1, 2005, to August 31, 2006.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

8.	060025	[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 $95,033 through the California Department of Justice for a program entitled "Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program" for fiscal year 2005/2006.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

9.	060049	[Contract funds to receive reimbursement for children enrolled in the Healthy Kids insurance program]	Supervisors Dufty, Ma
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a two year agreement with the California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB) to receive reimbursement for children enrolled in the Healthy Kids insurance program, and expend funds in the amount of up to $4,378,351; for the period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

10.	060056	[Contract funds to provide evaluations for the SAGE Health Education and Prevention Services Project]	Supervisors Dufty, Ma
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement with the SAGE Project, Inc., the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $205,000 to provide local process and outcome evaluations for the SAGE Health Education and Prevention Services Project for the period of September 30, 2005, to September 29, 2010. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

11.	060094	[Contract funds to develop an electronic reporting system for results of hepatitis testing]	Supervisors Dufty, Ma
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to renew retroactively a contract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $141,413 to develop a secure electronic reporting system of hepatitis testing results; for the period of December 30, 2005 to December 29, 2006. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

12.	060095	[Contract funds to conduct interviews and obtain data regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM]	Supervisor Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $16,073 to conduct interviews and obtain data on pre-exposure prophylaxis use by MSM for the period of January 1, 2006, to April 30, 2006. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Land Use Committee




		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval

13.	051443	[Amending the Electrical Code regarding headroom requirements for panelboards, entrances for 1200 amp rated equipment, use of non-metallic sheathed cable in multifamily dwellings, and
		Ordinance amending Articles 89, 100, 110, 210, 215, 220, 230, 250, 300, 333, 334, 336, 340, 348, 350, 352, 351, 348, 378, 331, 362, 384, 410, 411, 645, 700, 760, and 800 of the Electrical Code to make minor clerical changes for greater clarity, to extend the general requirement for headroom about panelboards to residential panelboards rated not more than 200 amps, to provide that equipment rated 1200 amps or more, regardless of width, requires an entrance to each end of the working space, to allow for non-metallic sheathed cable to be installed in multifamily dwellings with Type III, IV and V construction up to 4 stories in height, and to make findings in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 as to the local climatic, topological and geological reasons for amending the State Building Code. (Building Inspection Department)


		2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?








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

	Vetoed by the Mayor






		Consideration of Mayor's Veto Consideration to override veto pursuant to Charter Section 2.106 of Ordinance to require Planning Commission hearings on condominium conversions.)

14.	051637	[Subdivision Code - Planning Commission hearings on condominium conversions]	Supervisor Daly
		Ordinance amending Subdivision Code Sections 1332 and 1359 to require Planning Commission hearings to address General Plan consistency for all condominium conversion applications subject to Subdivision Code Sections 1396 et seq., the condominium conversion lottery; and making environmental findings.

		NOTE: This action requires two-thirds vote. The Board may not amend the ordinance and may only vote in favor or in opposition to the veto override. The Board of Supervisors must act on the veto override within 30 days of the date of the veto. The Mayor vetoed the Ordinance on February 3, 2006. Therefore, the Board will loose the ability to override the veto unless it votes on the veto override on or before March 3, 2006.
		1/10/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE.

		1/10/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

		1/17/2006, CONTINUED. Supervisor Mirkarimi previously excused from voting on this matter. Continued to January 24, 2006

		1/24/2006, FINALLY PASSED. Supervisor Mirkarimi previously excused from voting on this matter.


		Action:___________________________

15.	060139	[Adopting findings related to the appeal of the mitigated negative declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2005 for 2660 Harrison Street]
		Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the mitigated negative declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2005 for 2660 Harrison Street. (Clerk of the Board)

		(Companion measure to Files 051936, 051937, 051938, 051939.)
		2/8/2006, REFERRED to Board of Supervisors.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

16.	051773	[Public Financing for Mayoral Candidates]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Ammiano, Daly, McGoldrick
		Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 1.104, 1.108, 1.130, 1.134, 1.136, 1.138, 1.140, 1.142, 1.144, 1.148, 1.150, 1.152, 1.154, 1.156 and 1.170 and adding sections 1.134.5, 1.138.5, 1.140.5, 1.144.5 and 1.146 to create a public financing program for mayoral candidates, appropriate funding for the program and make other changes to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.

		(Fiscal impact.)
		2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendation of the Land Use Committee






		Present: Supervisors Sandoval, McGoldrick, Peskin

17.	051453	[Off-Street Parking In C-3 Zoning Districts]	Supervisors Peskin, Daly
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 151, 151.1, 154, 155, 155.5, 161,166, and 167 to impose new requirements in C-3 Zoning Districts regarding permitted off-street parking and loading, allowed off-street freight loading and service vehicle spaces, bicycle parking, car sharing, to separate parking costs from housing costs, to exempt from the legislation projects that received final Planning Department or Planning Commission approval and submitted complete site permit applications prior to the effective date of the legislation, to require the Planning Department to undertake a study of downtown parking issues, and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.


		2/7/2006, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	From the Land Use Committee Without Recommendation






		Present: Supervisors Sandoval, McGoldrick

18.	050601	[Better Neighborhoods Plus Planning and Implementation Process]	Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell
		Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 36 to establish uniform procedures for developing comprehensive neighborhood plans (the "Better Neighborhoods Plus Planning and Implementation Process"); amending Administrative Code Section 3.4 to provide for integrated Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan budget documents; amending Planning Code to add Section 312A regarding discretionary review for projects proposed in Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan areas; and Section 312B to establish permit review procedures for certain projects within Better Neighborhoods Plus Plan areas; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.


		12/13/2005, CONTINUED. Supervisor Ma, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to continue this matter to January 17, 2006 pending Board action on reinstating the January 17, 2006 Board meeting.

		1/17/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.

		1/17/2006, RE-REFERRED to Land Use Committee. Rereferred to Committee as amended.

		2/7/2006, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.

		2/7/2006, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Continued to February 14, 2006.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendation of the Rules Committee






		Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Ammiano

19.	052009	[Charter Amendment - Homicide Prevention Plan; Survivor Assistance; Funding for Violence Prevention Programs]	Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
		Charter amendment (Third Draft) to add Section 16.126 to: establish a San Francisco Homicide Prevention Plan and Homicide Prevention Planning Council; create a Survivors' Advocate and a City fund to help pay specified expenses for survivors of homicide victims; appropriate an additional $20 million per year for the next four years to fund violence prevention programs identified in the Plan; and, set an expiration date.

		(Fiscal impact.) (Supervisor Elsbernd Dissented in Committee)
		2/7/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to February 14, 2006.


		Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

	From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation






		Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd