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April 10, 2007

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

seal of the city and county of sf

AGENDA
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting



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


ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve Board Meeting Minutes for March 13, 2007.

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.

SPECIAL ORDER 2:00 P.M. - Mayor's Appearance Before The Board
(This item will be read at the third regularly scheduled Board meeting of every month)

The following is a time dedicated for the Mayor to discuss with the Board of Supervisors issues pertaining to the governance of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board of Supervisors offers this time for dialogue on the third regularly scheduled Board meeting of every month pursuant to the will of the voters as expressed in Proposition I in November of 2006.

Should the Mayor fail to appear after five minutes of the item being called, the Clerk shall remove the item from the Board's agenda, and the item shall not be considered by the Board. Should the Mayor appear and the Board therefore consider this item, public comment

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 10

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Jew

1. 061513 [Liquor License Transfer, 450 Rhode Island]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 1801 San Jose Avenue to 450 Rhode Island Street, and the issuance of a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine eating place license at the same location, to Anthony M. Gilmore for Whole Foods Market California, Inc. dba Whole Foods Market, 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?

2. 061662 [Liquor License Transfer, 83 First Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license from 7404 Mission Street to 83 First Street to Mark E. Rennie for The Bar Downtown, LLC dba The Bar Downtown, 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?

3. 070228 [County Refugee Services Plan]
Resolution approving the City and County of San Francisco's Refugee Services Annual Plan for federal fiscal year 2006-2007. (Human Services Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd, Peskin

4. 061695 [Assessment Appeals Boards: expanding Board Two jurisdiction] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 2B "Assessment Appeals Boards" by amending Section 2B.6 and Section 2B.13 to expand the jurisdiction of Board Two (1) from less than $20,000,000 to less than $50,000,000 maximum assessed roll value, and (2) to include jurisdiction over residential property of four units or less in the downtown and south of Market areas that are currently excluded from Board Two jurisdiction.
3/27/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 070122 [Conflict of Interest Code Amendments] Supervisor Elsbernd
Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending sections 3.102.5, 3.1-105, 3.1-120, 3.1-145, 3.1-150, 3.1-155, 3.1-160, 3.1-175, 3.1-195, 3.1-205, 3.1-207, 3.1-218, 3.1-230, 3.1-242, 3.1-245, 3.1-252, 3.1-265, 3.1-267, 3.1-270, 3.1-275, 3.1-285, 3.1-312, 3.1-315, 3.1-320, 3.1-325, 3.1-335, 3.1-340, 3.1-345, 3.1-350, 3.1-365, 3.1-375, 3.1-390, 3.1-395, 3.1-420, 3.1-435, 3.1-440, 3.1-445, and 3.1-500; renumbering sections 3.1-252, 3.1-265, and 3.1-375 as sections 3.1-255, 3.1-362 and 3.1-252, respectively; deleting sections 3.1-109, 3.1-168, 3.1-170, 3.1-220, 3.1-222, 3.1-290, 3.1-400, 3.1-423, and 3.1-430; and adding sections 3.1-108, 3.1-193, 3.1-251, 3.1-253, and 3.1-457, all to update the list of designated employees who must file financial disclosure statements, to modify the applicable disclosure categories, and to clarify that consultants for each City agency must file financial disclosures in disclosure category 1 unless the agency's director has indicated otherwise. (Clerk of the Board)
2/27/2007, SUBSTITUTED. Clerk of the Board submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title.
3/27/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Elsbernd added as a co-sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

6. 070109 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Harvey John Merk]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Harvey John Merk against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 5, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 443-654; entitled Harvey John Merk, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
3/27/2007, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

7. 070293 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Marnie Carter]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marnie Carter against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 30, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 439-948; entitled Marnie Carter, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
3/27/2007, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

8. 070294 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Adrienne Hogan]
Ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Adrienne Hogan against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars); the lawsuit was filed on September 19, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 444952, entitled Adrienne Hogan v. City and County of San Francisco et al. (City Attorney)
3/27/2007, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9. 070295 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Hattie Finn-Carter]
Ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Hattie Finn-Carter against the City and County of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission, Kevin Lyons, Dan Gilman, and Michael Saldanha for $70,000.00 (seventy thousand dollars); the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2006, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 06-1067, entitled Hattie Finn-Carter v. City and County of San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission, Kevin Lyons, Dan Gilman, and Michael Saldanha. (City Attorney)
3/27/2007, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

10. 070297 [Settlement of Lawsuit - San Francisco Bay Area Transit District] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance authorizing revised settlement of litigation brought by the San Francisco Bay Area Transit District against City and County of San Francisco in the eminent domain action entitled San Francisco Bay Area Transit District v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (Alameda County Superior Court No. HG03-099024, filed July 7, 2003), for the principal amount of $2,367,570.
3/27/2007, 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

Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Jew, Mirkarimi

11. 070085 [Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, McGoldrick, Daly, Sandoval, Peskin, Maxwell, Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 17, sections 1701 through 1709, to: (1) require the use of compostable plastic, recyclable paper and/or reusable checkout bags by stores located in the City and County of San Francisco, and (2) provide penalties for violations.
2/13/2007, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Mirkarimi submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.
3/27/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, McGoldrick

12. 070021 [Planning Code Amendment-Landmarking Interiors of Publicly-Accessible Buildings] Supervisors McGoldrick, Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 1004, 1005 and 1006.7 to provide for review of proposed changes to interior architectural features of privately-owned landmark buildings where such features are in areas of the landmark that are generally accessible to members of the public; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.
3/27/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Peskin added as a co-sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

CALLED FROM COMMITTEE

13. 060589 [Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., 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.
8/15/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to September 12, 2006
9/12/2006, CONTINUED. Continued to September 19, 2006
9/19/2006, RE-REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/20/2007, CALLED FROM COMMITTEE. Pursuant to Rule 5.31, Supervisor Dufty called this measure from City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/27/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to April 10, 2007.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee
Present: Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Dufty, Mirkarimi

14. 070208 [Electronic benefit transfers, monthly pay period; deleting payment by emergency check] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty
Ordinance amending sections 20.57.6A, 20.59, 20.59.1, 20.59.3, 20.76, 20.106, and 20.206 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by: 1) authorizing the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide aid payments in the form of electronic benefit transfers in the General Assistance program, 2) authorizing DHS to provide aid payments on a monthly basis, and 3) deleting DHS' ability to provide aid payments in the form of emegergency checks.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

15. 070254 [Appropriating $19,884,652 for San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital and Health Access Program expenditures to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty
Ordinance appropriating $19,884,652 of sources, including $9,443,985 of additional San Francisco General Hospital patient revenue, $5,000,000 of San Francisco General Hospital prior year settlements, $3,354,090 of additional Laguna Honda Hospital Medi-Cal revenue and $423,945 of Laguna Honda Hospital Distinct Part Nursing Facility federal funding and de-appropriating $1,662,632 in surplus Mental Health Program salaries and Laguna Honda Hospital Social Security budget; appropriating $19,884,652 of uses, including $12,617,977 in salaries, related fringe, overtime and materials and supplies at San Francisco General Hospital, $5,031,675 in overtime, materials and supplies, and other related expenses at Laguna Honda Hospital, and $2,235,000 for information technology infrastructure costs to implement the Health Access Program; and de-appropriating $741,973 of General Fund sources and uses to reflect prior appropriation for additional funding for HIV/AIDS related services (File No. 070123 and 070127) in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

16. 070296 [Appropriating $4,440,000 of General Fund Reserve funding for County Jail No. 3 Construction Project legal costs]
Ordinance appropriating $4,440,000 of General Fund Reserve funding for litigation expenses related to the County Jail No. 3 Replacement Project for Sheriff's Office through the Department of the Public Works to work order for legal services with the City Attorney's Office. (Sheriff)
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

17. 070298 [Airport Commission Declaration of Emergency Contract Pursuant to Section 21.15 of the San Francisco Administration Code]
Resolution concurring with the Airport Commission's Declaration of Emergency in response to the Transportation Security Administration's Security Directive 1542-06-01B requiring immediate additional screening of materials in the sterile areas of the Airport and approving the contract between the Airport Commission and Primeflight Aviation Services, Inc. (Airport Commission)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

18. 070309 [Department of Elections Amendment to Current Voting Systems Contract] Supervisor Daly
Resolution approving the award and execution of a 17 month amendment to an existing contract by the City and County of San Francisco, through its Department of Elections (Department), with Elections Systems & Software (ES&S), for the provision of voting services and the maintenance of the current voting system.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

19. 070328 [Board Review and Approval of 2007 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs Application]
Resolution approving the City and County of San Francisco 2007 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs and fulfilling the San Francisco Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more. (Human Services Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Jew

20. 070078 [Healthy Products, Healthy Children Ordinance] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by re-numbering and amending Sections 34.1 through 34.3 and adding new Sections 34.1, 34.2, and 34.6 through 34.9, to: re-state the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with certain phthalates; repeal the ban on toys, child care products, and child feeding products made with Bisphenol-A, pending State action; add a new title and findings; provide for implementation and enforcement, including administrative and criminal penalties; and, add disclaimer of liability and severability clauses.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

21. 070229 [Amending certain Traffic Code penalty provisions to delete outdated penalties and provisions that are repetitive of state law] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the Traffic Code by amending Sections 33.5, 37(c) and 56, and repealing Sections 38.F, 58 1/2, and 130 to eliminate provisions that are repetitive of state law and remove outdated penalty provisions for school bus loading zone violations, violations of parking prohibitions for street cleaning, red, green white and blue zone violations, and parking violations on median dividers and traffic islands. (Municipal Transportation Agency)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, McGoldrick

22. 061214 [Approving Zoning Map Amendments for the Trinity Plaza Project at Market and 8th Streets] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Map 1H of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the height and bulk classification of the property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets from height and bulk classifications of 120-X, 150-X and 240-S to 160-X, 180-X and 240-S; amending Sectional Map 1SU of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to add the Trinity Plaza Special Use District; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

23. 061216 [Zoning - Establishing the Trinity Plaza Special Use District at Market and 8th Streets] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.34 to establish the Trinity Plaza Special Use District, encompassing the real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, 5Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, to eliminate floor-area restrictions, maximum dwelling-unit density limits, and sunlight access to public sidewalk requirements, and allow exceptions through the process outlined in Planning Code Section 309 to the dwelling-unit exposure requirements; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and environmental findings.
Economic Impact

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

24. 061217 [Trinity Plaza Development Agreement; Property at 1167 Market St., 670-693 Stevenson St., and 1164 Mission St.] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance approving a development agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, and 1169 Market Street, LP, a California limited partnership, for certain real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702/Lot 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, altogether consisting of approximately 177,295 square feet (4.07 acres) and commonly known as Trinity Plaza for a term of fifteen (15) years with a five (5) year extension option; adopting environmental, General Plan, and Planning Code Section 101.1 (b) findings; amending Administrative Code Chapters 37 and 37A by amending Sections 37.2(r)(5) and 37A.1(g) and by adding Section 37.9(a)(15), to provide that specified residential units constructed pursuant to the terms of a development agreement are subject to the City's residential rent stabilization and arbitration ordinance; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

25. 061688 [Zoning-Use of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 123, 124, and 128 to address use of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) under specified circumstances; and adopting findings including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b).
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

26. 070194 [Approving a General Plan Amendment Related to the Trinity Plaza Project at Market and 8th Streets]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the height and bulk districts found on "Map 5 - Proposed Height and Bulk Districts," and referred to in Policy 13.1 of the Downtown Area Plan, for the proposed Trinity Plaza Special Use District, which encompasses the real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, by changing the height and bulk classification from 120-X, 150-X and 240-S to 160-X, 180-X and 240-S; adopting environmental findings and findings that the proposed General Plan amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

27. 070160 [Public Hearing - Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.
Action:___________________________

28. 070161 [Report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs]
Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures.
The following item will be considered by the Rules Committee at a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

29. 070256 [Supporting attempts in the California State Legislature to overturn the Copley decision] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to uphold the public's right to access misconduct information about public employees by supporting legislation to overturn the Copley Decision.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

The following items will be considered by the Land Use and Economic Development Committee at a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

30. 061529 [Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements] Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell
Ordinance approving changes to the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements by amending Section 315 to clarify the regulations in effect for particular projects; amending Section 315.1 to modify certain definitions related to income and sale price calculation; amending Section 315.2 to add update findings; amending Section 315.3 to conform the legislation to the requirement that the ordinance apply to all projects of 5 units or more; amending Sections 315.4 and 315.5 to establish separate requirements for buildings of 120 feet in height or greater, to clarify the requirements related to the type of on- and off-site housing required, and to establish a preference in the lottery for on- and off-site units for people who live and work in San Francisco; amending Section 315.6 to provide updated guidelines for the calculation of the in lieu fee and to allow MOH to expend funds for a study to periodically update the fee; amending Section 315.7 to change the amount of time an ownership unit shall remain affordable; amending Section 315.8 to amend certain monitoring and study obligations; and making a related change to the Jobs-Housing Linkage Program by amending Section 313.6 to make annual adjustments in the in lieu fee for that program correspond to the method used for the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program; and making findings, including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
11/14/06 -Economic Impact

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

31. 070262 [Mint Plaza public improvements on a portion of Jessie and Mint Streets.] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance approving the issuance of a major encroachment permit and encroachment maintenance agreement to Friends of Mint Plaza to permit the construction and maintenance of certain improvements on Jessie and Mint Streets,including authorization to allow certain specified uses and occupancy in said area, including café tables and chairs and moveable public seating; waiving public right-of-way occupancy assessment fees for said permit; conditionally accepting an offer from Friends of Mint Plaza for said improvements; conditionally dedicating said improvements for public use and designating portions of Jessie and Mint Streets as a public plaza; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; accepting offers of quitclaim deeds for abutters' rights of vehicular access to Jessie Street; and authorizing official acts in furtherance thereof.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

32. 070102 [Traffic regulations - vehicular closure of Jessie Street between Mint and 5th Streets] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution approving closing Jessie Street between 5th and Mint Streets to vehicular traffic and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Parking and Traffic Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

33. 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.

34. 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

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATORS

35. 070283 [Closed Session - Conference with City's Labor Negotiators] Supervisor Peskin
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City's Labor Relations Negotiators and the Director of Human Resources, for the purpose of reviewing the City's positions in pending labor negotiations with organizations representing City employees.

This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6, and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.8.
3/6/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to April 10, 2007.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

[Elect To Disclose]
Motion that the Board finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in closed session, and directs the President immediately to disclose that information.

[Elect Not to Disclose]
Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the pending City Labor Negotiations. (Collective Bargaining)

CLOSED SESSION

36. 070419 [Closed Session - Public Employee Appointment - Clerk of the Board, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk] Supervisor Peskin
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session to discuss the Public Employee Appointment - Clerk of the Board, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk.

This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957, and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.8.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

[Elect To Disclose]
Motion that the Board finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in closed session, and directs the President immediately to disclose that information.

Elect Not to Disclose]
Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the pending public employment appointment.

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 37 through 43

37. 070414 [Proclaiming December 30, 2006 as Tomasa Perez Day in San Francisco.] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution proclaiming December 30, 2006 as Tomasa Perez Day in San Francisco
3/27/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

38. 070415 [Proclaiming April 10, 2007 as Wayne Hemer Day in San Francisco] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution proclaiming April 10, 2007 as Wayne Hemer Day in San Francisco.
3/27/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

39. 070417 [Issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds - Drew School.] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance and/or refinance various capital facilities owned by Drew School or an affiliate.
3/27/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

40. 070416 [City and School District Special Meeting] Supervisor Dufty
Motion calling special meetings of the City and School District Select Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. and Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 3:30 P.M.; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings.
3/27/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

41. 070430 [Final Map - 2298 Lombard Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3917, a 16 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 2298 Lombard Street being a subdivision of Lot 006 in Assessors Block No. 0490 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
3/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

42. 070431 [Final Map - 1314 Polk Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3565, a 33 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1314 Polk Street being a subdivision of Lot 5 in Assessors Block No. 0668 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
3/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

43. 070440 [Final Map for Block 10A, Planned Development, Mission Bay South]
Motion approving Final Map Tract 3715, Planned Development, Mission Bay (Block 10A), a one-lot subdivision for Condominium purposes, being a Planned Development of Assessor's Block 8720, Lot 17; 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)
3/30/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________

44. 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 March 20, 2007 through April 2, 2007, for reference by President to appropriate committee on April 10, 2007.

070418 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Andrew Marconi]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Andrew Marconi against the City and County of San Francisco for $82,500; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2005 in United States District Court, Case No. C05-1978 CW; entitled Andrew Marconi, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
3/28/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from March 20, 2007 through April 2, 2007, for reference by President to appropriate committee on April 10, 2007.

070390 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
40th Avenue at Geary Boulevard, establishing an All-Way STOP control intersection; and,
Anza Vista Avenue at Baker Street, stopping the stem of this T-intersection. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(3/15/07: 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. 3327.)

3/21/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/30/2007, TRANSFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070391 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

NO LEFT TURNS, 7 AM TO 7 PM EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH
5th Street, southbound, onto Mission Street.

CROSSWALK CLOSURE - ESTABLISH
Sagamore Street at San Jose Avenue (Closing the easternmost crosswalk as part of a plan to signalize the existing crosswalk crossing Sagamore Street at Plymouth Avenue. The westernmost crosswalk will remain). (Parking and Traffic Department)
(3/15/07 - 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. 3327.)

3/21/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/30/2007, TRANSFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070392 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Geary Boulevard, north side, from Scott Street to 162 feet west of Divisadero Street.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
2921 Washington Street, south side, between the driveways in front of the main entrance to create four motorcycle parking spaces.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Dorado Terrace, west side, in front of #41 Dorado Terrace to #79 Dorado Terrace; and,
Dorado Terrace, east side, from #312 to #224 Dorado Terrace (to legalize existing conditions)

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Indiana Street, both sides, between Cesar Chavez and Marin Streets (1600 block);
and,
Indiana Street, west side, between Marin and Tulare Streets (1700 block).

PARKING METERS (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Castro Street, east side, from Jersey Street to 96 feet southerly (eight parking spaces).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Lisbon Street, west side, from Avalon Avenue to 20 feet northerly.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Lisbon Street, east side, from Avalon Avenue to 20 feet southerly.

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -ESTABLISH
115 Wisconsin Street, east side, from 16th Street to 44 feet southerly (44 foot space,
approximately two parking spaces).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Sansome Street, west side, from Washington Street to Broadway.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - EXTEND
Junipero Serra Boulevard, east side, from 208 feet to 268 feet south of Monterey Boulevard at St. Francis Circle to facilitate an extension of the double northbound left turn lane (60-foot extension). (Parking and Traffic Department)
(3/15/07: 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. 3327.)

3/21/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/30/2007, TRANSFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070393 [Sale of Vacant Real Property Located at 849 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, California (Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 4357]
Resolution authorizing the sale of vacant land under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to Gaehwiler; adopting findings that the conveyance is in conformity with the City's General Plan and is consistent with the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department)
3/21/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070394 [Agreement to Purchase 4-8 Guy Place]
Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of real property located on 4-8 Guy Place (Lot 005, Block 3749), for public open space for a purchase price of $1,800,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department)
3/21/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070395 [Contract funds to support participation in an international HIV/AIDS study]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) - AIDS Office, to enter into an agreement with Blood Systems Research Institute (BSRI) and to retroactively accept and expend funds in the amount of $12,192 for a project entitled Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study - II (REDS-II) - International; for the period of January 1, 2007 through April 30, 2007. (Public Health Department)
3/23/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070396 [Lease of Real Property at 1145 Market Street]
Resolution authorizing extension and amendment of a lease of real property at 1145 Market Street for the Health Service System. (Real Estate Department)
3/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070397 [Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block Grant]
Resolution approving the 2007/08 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2007/08 Community Development Block Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) together with Program Income and Reprogrammed Funds, totaling $24,618,026. (Mayor)
3/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070398 [Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Grants Program]
Resolution approving the 2007/08 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2007/08 Emergency Shelter Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $943,166. (Mayor)
3/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070399 [Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - HOME Program]
Resolution approving the 2007/08 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2007/08 HOME Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) together with Reprogrammed Funds, totaling $8,445,053. (Mayor)
3/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070442 [Petitions and Communications]
Petitions and Communications received from March 20, 2007 through April 2, 2007 for reference by the President to April 10, 2007.

From Office of the Controller/City Services Auditor, submitting report concerning the audit of the Inmate Welfare Fund managed by the Office of the Sheriff.(1)

From Francisco da Costa, commenting on serious issues on Parcel A and adjoining parcels on Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.(2)

From Margie Brown, urging the Board to pass a resolution condemning the SF Weekly for its insensitivity to the disabled. Copy: Each Supervisor(3)

From Keith Clever, commenting on his family's experience when visiting San Francisco. Copy: Mayor Newsom, Supervisor Daly(4)

From Christian Holmer, regarding immediate disclosure requests from various City departments. 5 letters(5)

From Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, submitting annual report on the number of eviction notices filed with the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board.(6)

From Francisco da Costa, regarding BVHP LLC on Parcel A at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.(7)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on installing additional STOP signs at the 18th Avenue and Taraval Street intersection. (Reference 20061205-002) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd(8)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to find a humane method of dealing with the African clawed frogs residing in Golden Gate Park's lily pond. Over 250 letters(9)*

From Police Department, regarding status on the strategies of the Los Angeles Sheriff to trace weapons used in gang-related violence. (Reference 20070123-002) Copy: Supervisor Dufty(10)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.(11)

From Office of the Controller, submitting three-year budget projection for General Fund Supported operations for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 through Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Copy: Each Supervisor(12)

From Fire Department, regarding the Fire Department's 2007-2008 proposed budget.(13)

From Library Citizens Advisory Committee, submitting 2005-2006 report to the Board of Supervisors.(14)

From Bjorn Olson, commenting on the apartment complex located at 512 Van Ness Avenue. Copy: Supervisor Daly(15)

From Juvenile Probation Department, submitting Resolution to establish a girls' probation unit within the Juvenile Probation Department. Copy: Each Supervisor(16)

From Christian Holmer, regarding immediate disclosure request from various City departments.(17)

From Michael D. Zook, submitting support for the proposed agreement with EarthLink, Inc. for a City-wide wireless broadband Internet access network. Copy: Supervisor Daly(18)

From Ariane Eroy, submitting a scientific article regarding the dangers of Internet wireless. Copy: Each Supervisor(19)

From Public Utilities Department, regarding status on removing graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070227-009) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(20)

From Richard Skaff, regarding State and Federal access violations at San Francisco Airport.(21)

From Public Utilities Commission, regarding status on removing graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070130-010) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(22)

From Fire Department, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B for Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf to rent rooms for the administration of the H-3 Level - EMT oral interviews/skills assessment.(23)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for the implementation of Community Choice energy in San Francisco. Over 100 letters(24)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on removing graffiti on the STOP signs at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070130-005) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(25)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on replacing or repairing signs at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070130-003) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(26)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on removing graffiti on the parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted) at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070123-007) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(27)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on removing graffiti on the STOP signs at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070123-006) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(28)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on removing graffiti from the green street identification signs at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20061205-015) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(29)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070130-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(30)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from utility poles at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070227-010) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(31)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on repairing multiple potholes at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070213-004) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(32)

From Wiese Street Neighborhood Association, commenting on signs being placed in the street to obtain business for Z.P.I. Parking.(33)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on removing graffiti from parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted) at various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070130-007) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(34)

From Frank Herron, commenting on the need for correction of electrical wiring hazards at his residence.(35)

From Designing Accessible Communities, regarding Schindler destination elevator installation locations in San Francisco.(36)

From Christian Holmer, regarding immediate disclosure request response received from Department of Telecommunications and Information Services.(37)

From Fillmore Neighborhood Business, regarding violation of Formula Business Ordinance at 1522 Fillmore Street.(38)

From San Francisco Bay Guardian, regarding stopping the Trans Bay Cable. File 070314, Copy: Each Supervisor(39)

From Clay Bartley, submitting support for the 6-month trial closure of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays. File 070269, Copy: Land Use Committee Clerk(40)

From Department of Elections, regarding draft guidelines issued by the Secretary of State for reviewing all voting systems currently in use in California.File 070309, Copy: Budget and Finance Committee Clerk(41)

From Terry R. Martin, commenting on the lack of residential parking stickers available in his neighborhood.Copy: Each Supervisor(42)

From Judy Waltz, commenting on the conditions of the Chinatown playground. Copy: Supervisor Peskin(43)

From concern citizens, commenting on the conditions at South Park located between Second and Third Streets. Copy: Each Supervisor, 2 letters(44)

From Dr. Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, regarding legal, ethical and regulatory oversight violations involving the transfer and development of Parcel A of the Hunters Point Shipyard. Copy: Supervisor Maxwell(45)

From Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, regarding a request to have the Environmental Division of the District Attorney's Office investigate the criminal conduct of Lennar Corporation regarding its construction activities at the Hunters Point Shipyard.(46)

From Aaron Goodman, regarding SFSU draft EIR comments based on the Campus Master Plan Environmental Impact Report. Copy: Each Supervisor(47)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to approve the Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance. File 070085, Copy: Each Supervisor, Over 100 letters(48)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to focus more on quality of life issues in San Francisco and less on issues such as the reduction of grocery bags. File 070085, Copy: Each Supervisor, 2 letters(49)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to support the Clean Construction Ordinance. File 061432, Copy: Each Supervisor, 2 letters(50)

From Planning Association for the Richmond, submitting copy of letter to the Recreation and Park Commission regarding the necessity to include funding for additional Park Rangers in the 2006-2007 Recreation and Park Department Budget. (51)

From Human Services Agency, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Safeway Gift Certificates for CalWORKS clients as an incentive to comply with work participation requirements for clients who are about to be sanctioned. (52)

From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from:(53)
Aaron Peskin, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Gerardo Sandoval, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Richard Knee, Member of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Hanely Chan, Member of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Sue Cauthen, Member of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Kristin Chu, Member of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Marjorie Williams, Member of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Jennifer Gore, Member of LAFCO
Nancy Miller, Member of LAFCO
Madeline Miller, Member of LAFCO
Cathleen Sullivan, Member of LAFCO
Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst
Stanton Jones, Budget Analyst
Arthur Louie, Budget Analyst
John Avalos, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Daly
Boris Delepine, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Mirkarimi
Connie Chan, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Maxwell
Nicholas Kinsey, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Sandoval
Katherine Higgins, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Maxwell
Rose Chung, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Peskin
Sarah Ballard, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Frank Darby, Jr., Manager I

From concerned citizen, urging the Board to continue funding Neighborhood Emergency Response Training (NERT).(54)

From Department of Human Resources, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapter 12B for SMG (S.F. Convention Facilities) for the Public Safety Exam. (55)

From Department of Public Health, submitting Monthly STD report for February 2007.(56)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on the feasibility of installing a left-turn only lane on Buckingham Way at Winston Drive, eastbound from Lake Merced Boulevard. (Reference 20070109-013) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd(57)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on plans to improve pedestrian safety along 19th Avenue between Quintara and Rivera Streets. (Reference 20070206-003).(58)

From Llanilda Pena, commenting on adoption of children by same-sex couples.(59)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the closure of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays. File 070269 Copy: Each Supervisor, 2 letters(60)

070443 [Petitions and Communications, Part 2]
Petitions and Communications received from March 20, 2007 through April 2, 2007 for reference by the President to April 10, 2007. (Part 2)

From Marie Lee, commenting on the cellular tower and mobile phone antenna that has been installed in front of her apartment building. Copy: Supervisor Jew(61)

From concerned citizens, regarding the Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance. File 070085, Copy: Each Supervisor, 26 letters(62)

From Public Utilities Commission, submitting the Annual Disclosure Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 for the Public Utilities Company, 2 copies (63)

From Department of Health & Human Services, regarding status of an audit report on the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.(64)

From Department of Health & Human Services, regarding an audit report on the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.(65)

From Department of Human Services, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapter 12B for Holiday Inn Civic Center to administer the Police Officer examinations. (66)

From Office of the Controller, regarding the Public Education Enrichment Fund Annual Report. Copy: Each Supervisor(67)

From Human Services Agency, submitting the San Francisco 2007 Homeless Count final report.(68)

From Planning Department, regarding status on removing general advertising signs from various locations in District 1. (Reference 20070320-004) Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick (69)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice of the reappointment of Johanna Wald to the Commission on the Environment.(70)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice of the reappointment of Ruth Gravanis to the Commission on the Environment.(71)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice of the reappointment of Paul Pelosi, Jr. to the Commission on the Environment.(72)

From Employees' Retirement System/Office of the Executive Director, expressing appreciation to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for her participation in the CALAPRS General Assembly.(73)

From Patrick Monette-Shaw, commenting on written testimony regarding Laguna Honda Hospital patient admission, care, and discharge policies and procedures.(74)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on the guide striping at the intersection of Oak Street and Masonic Avenue. (Reference 20070227-011) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(75)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on condition of green street name signs at the intersections of Grove and Laguna Streets, Grove and Buchanan Streets, and Laguna and McAllister Streets. (Reference 20070306-001) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(76)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on the feasibility of prohibiting right turns from Page and Haight Streets at Octavia Boulevard between 7 am and 9 am. (Reference 20070306-005) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(77)

From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on the feasibility of a crosswalk at Buchanan and Rose Streets. (Reference 20070306-006) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(78)

From Recreation and Park Department, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($495,000) to continue golf operations through the middle of May.
(79)

From Fire Commission, regarding public records requests concerning public records requests received by the San Francisco Fire Commission.(80)

From Planning Department, regarding status on removing general advertising signs from various locations in District 1. (Reference 20070206-016) Copy: Supervisor McGoldrick(81)

From concerned citizen, urging the Board to ban the use of rat poison in the parks.(82)

From CA State Board of Equalization, regarding authorization to review confidential sales and use tax information Section 7056 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. File 070129, Copy: Each Supervisor(83)

From Tim Orozco, commenting on Comcast's monopoly on television in San Francisco.(84)

From Janice M. Hembree, commenting on an incident experienced where she was the target of extensive and lengthy harassment. Copy: Supervisor Daly(85)

From David Tornheim, submitting opposition to parking benefit districts.(86)

From concerned citizen, commenting on various issues regarding the Western Addition. Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(87)
From Alter' Nathan Bader, commenting on the "800gotjunk" advertising signs. (88)

From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from: (89)
Ross Mirkarimi, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Jake McGoldrick, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Tom Ammiano, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Ed Jew, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Chris Daly, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Bevan Dufty, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Tom Ammiano, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Zach Tuller, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Ammiano
Angela Calvillo, Legislative Assistant to SupervisorAmmiano
Andrew Hayward, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Dufty
Catherine McManus, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Dufty
Cassandra Costello, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor McGoldrick
Betty Chan, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor McGoldrick
Regina Dick-Endrizzi, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Mirkarimi
Rachel Redondiez, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Daly
Olivia Scanlon, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Elsbernd
Rebeka Krell, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Elsbernd
Maria Figueiredo, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Sandoval
Tom Authur, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Donna Crowder, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Margaret Ruxton, Assessment Appeals Board Member
John McGary, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Richard Lee, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Mervin Conlan, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Louisa Mendoza, Assessment Appeals Board Member
David Wilbur, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Stephen Wasserman, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Hayes Miles, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Lawrence Lee, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Carol Silver, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Alec Lambie, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Diane Robinson, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Joseph Tham, Assessment Appeals Board Member
Hanley Chan, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Member
Sue Cauthen, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Member
Pedro Rodriguez, Budget Analyst
Hope Schmeltzer, LAFCo Commissioner

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting Procedures
The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board considers ordinances and resolutions, most of which have been the subject of hearings before the standing committees of the board at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing on measures which have been heard in committee.
Board procedures do not permit: 1) persons in the audience to vocally express support or opposition to statements by Supervisors or by other persons testifying; 2) ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices, (Violators may be removed from the meeting room.) 3) signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room; and 4)standing in the Legislative Chamber.
Citizens are encouraged to testify at Board hearings and to write letters to the Board and to its members, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.
USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Please contact City Hall Media Services at (415) 554-4933 to coordinate the use of laptop computers for presentations at the meeting. Computers to be used are required to be tested in advance. The presenter should arrive 30 minutes prior to the meeting to connect and test their computer.
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244, RECEPTION DESK. Agendas are available on the internet at www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_index.asp?id=4383For information, call (415) 554-5184.
Board meetings are cablecast on SF Cable 26. For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 557-4293.
Results of each Board meeting can be obtained about a half hour after the end of the meeting by telephoning (415) 554-5555.
Requests for language interpreters at a meeting must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722.
AVISO EN ESPA¥OL: La solicitud para un traductor en una reunion debe recibirse antes de mediodia de el viernes anterior a la reunion. Llame a Erasmo Vazquez (415) 554-4909.


Translation: request at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call: (415) 554-7701

Disability access
The Legislative Chamber and the Committee Room in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
Meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. Assistive listening devices for the Legislative Chamber are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244. Assistive listening devices for the Committee Room are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244 or in the Committee Room. To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.
The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to perfumes and various other chemical-based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics

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