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July 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, July 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

Angela Calvillo,Clerk of the Board


ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to approve Board Meeting Minutes for April 20, 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

Items 1 through 6

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.

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

1. 070452 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachments - Public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 723.2 to clarify that the public right-of-way occupancy assessment fee for minor sidewalk encroachments applies to specified building permits and to all subsidewalk basements.
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

2. 061537 [Repeal of Planning Commission alternative review process] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 306 and Administrative Code Sections 2A.53 and 31.04 to repeal provisions that are void by their own terms and concern an alternative review process if the Planning Commission were unable to meet because a majority of its members has not been nominated, approved, and sworn in to office.
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

3. 070628 [Describing the Limits on the Redevelopment Agency's Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire Real Property in Existing Redevelopment Plan Project Areas] Mayor, Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance describing the limits in existing redevelopment plans on acquisition of real property by the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco through the use of eminent domain, in compliance with a new requirement of the California Community Redevelopment Law.
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

4. 070681 [Zoning - Pacific Avenue Individual Area Neighborhood Commercial District] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance adding Planning Code Sections 732 et seq. to establish the Pacific Avenue Individual Area Neighborhood Commercial District, as specifically defined herein and generally encompassing the length of Pacific Avenue from Polk Street to Taylor Street; deleting Section 236, the Garment Shop Special Use District; amending the City's Zoning Map Sectional Maps 1, 1H, 2, and 2H to reflect the boundaries of the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, other associated zoning changes, and related changes to height and bulk districts and amending Zoning Map Sectional Map 1 SU to delete the Garment Shop Special Use District; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 070764 [Changing Official Sidewalk Width - Jessie Street]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1574 to change the official sidewalk width on the northerly side of Jessie Street westerly of Ecker Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modifications, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change. (Public Works Department)
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor McGoldrick requested to be added as sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

6. 070655 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

RIGHT TURN ONLY ONTO CARTER STREET - ESTABLISH
Walbridge Street, eastbound onto Carter Street

NO TURN ON RED - RESCIND
Geneva Avenue, eastbound, at Carter Avenue and Walbridge Street

ONE-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH
Florentine Street, southbound (uphill), from Mission Street to Brunswick Street

LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH
Buchanan Street, northbound, at Hermann Street (Parking and Traffic Department)
(5/3/07 - 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. DPW Order No. 3356)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the Board

7. 070966 [Adopting findings related to disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 2462 27th Avenue]
Motion adopting findings related to disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 2462 27th Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Board of Supervisors)
6/28/2007, REFERRED to Board of Supervisors.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

Recommendation of the Public Safety Committee
Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Dufty

8. 070721 [MOU, San Francisco Police Officers' Association (SFPOA)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers' Association (SFPOA), to be effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.
(Fiscal Impact.)

6/19/2007, REFERRED to Public Safety Committee.
6/26/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

NEW BUSINESS

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

(Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget earlier than July 15, 2007 nor later than August 1, 2007.)

9. 070773 [Government Funding for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Mayor
Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

10. 070774 [Public Employment for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Mayor
Consolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

11. 070826 [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds]
Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2007-2008, approving the Issuance by the Redevelopment Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $125,800,000 to finance a portion of redevelopment activities described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2007-2008; and approving additional General Fund loans to the Redevelopment Agency in the aggregate amount of $463,000, consisting of a $303,000 loan to complete a potential redevelopment plan for the Visitacion Valley Survey Area and a $160,000 loan for Bayview Hunters Point Survey Area C planning costs. (Redevelopment Agency)
(Fiscal Impact.)
(Supervisor Mirkarimi dissented in committee.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

12. 070840 [Treasure Island Development Authority Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2007-2008.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

13. 070739 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of Economic and Workforce Development] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance authorizing the Department of Economic and Workforce Development to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 in FY 2006-07 from the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. for workforce development administration, contracting, and data management, and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide for the creation of certain grant-funded positions.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

14. 070740 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of Economic and Workforce Development] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance authorizing the Department of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,765,890 in FY 2007-2008 from the California Employment Development Department for workforce development, and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide for the creation of certain grant-funded positions.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi

15. 070808 [Increasing fees for certain services provided by the Medical Examiner] Mayor
Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 8.14, by raising the fees for removal of remains, cremation services, and making environmental findings.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Present: Supervisors Peskin, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi

16. 070809 [San Francisco Administrative Code - First Offender Prostitution Program Fee] Mayor
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 289-98 (Sec. 10.193-1 of the Administrative Code of the City and County of San Francisco) establishing the First Offender Prostitution Program Fee, to remove reference to Penal Code Section 647(b), to allow the Office of the District Attorney to send all eligible prostitution-related offenders to the department's First Offender Prostitution Program (FOPP) diversion class.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Dufty, Mirkarimi, Elsbernd

17. 070810 [Patient Rates - Public Health] Mayor
Ordinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2007.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

18. 070811 [Public Works Code - Fees for various permits] Mayor
Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 724.1 to update and codify various permit fees, including permits for café tables and chairs, commemorative plaques, debris boxes, driveways, minor sidewalk encroachments, pipe barriers, sidewalks, street encroachments, street improvements, temporary street space occupancy; and making environmental findings.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

19. 070812 [Amending Subsections of Section 106 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department services and permits] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Sections 106.2, 106.3, 106.7, 106.8, 106.9, 106.10, 106.11, 106.15, 106.17 and Tables 106-B and 106-C of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department services and permits, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2007, whichever is later.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

20. 070813 [Amending Sections of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase certain Fire Department licensing fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings, amending Sections 90, 93, 93.1, 94, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246 and 247 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase licensing fees for certain permits issued by the Fire Department, and repealing Section 242.1 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2007, whichever is later.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

21. 070815 [Recreation and Park Department - Athletic Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.36, to revise the fee schedule for use of athletic fields.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

22. 070816 [Recreation and Park Department - Harding Park Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.12, to revise the time for super twilight play, to establish fees for shotgun tournaments, and to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to approve special promotions not to exceed a 20% discount of the applicable rate.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

23. 070817 [Recreation and Park Department - Clubhouse Rental Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.21, to increase the fees for renting clubhouses in San Francisco parks.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

24. 070818 [Recreation and Park Department - Junior Golf Tournament Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.43, to establish fees for Junior and Family golf tournaments.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

25. 070819 [Recreation and Park Department - Program Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.44, to establish a fee structure for recreational programs, subject to the review and approval of the Recreation and Park Commission.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

26. 070820 [Recreation & Park Department - Reservation Administrative Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.45 to establish administrative fees.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

27. 070821 [Recreation & Park Department - Change to Resident Golf Card Fee] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.32, to increase the annual fee for San Francisco Resident Golf Cards from $40.00 to $45.00 and imposing administrative fees.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

28. 070822 [Recreation and Park Department - Wedding Fees] Mayor
Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.07, to increase the fees for holding weddings in San Francisco parks.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

29. 070823 [Retiree Health Benefits Fund] Mayor, Supervisor Elsbernd
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-275, to create a Retiree Health Benefits Fund. (Mayor)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

30. 070849 [Establishing the HOPE SF Fund and provide for appropriations to the Fund] Mayor, Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-370, to: establish the HOPE SF Fund; direct the City to appropriate $5,000,000 to the Fund for FY 2007-2008 and set City policy regarding future appropriations to the Fund; identify the permitted uses of moneys so deposited; and, set forth provisions for the administration of such fund.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

31. 070702 [Second Amendment to Catholic Charities Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Catholic Charities to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

32. 070703 [Second Amendment to Community Housing Partnership Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Community Housing Partnership to add 42 residential units to the premises, to increase the common area maintenance charge and to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

33. 070704 [First Amendment to Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Haight Ashbury Free Clinics to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

34. 070705 [First Amendment to Rubicon Programs Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Rubicon Programs to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

35. 070706 [First Amendment to Swords to Plowshares Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a first amendment to the sublease with Swords to Plowshares to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

36. 070707 [Second Amendment to Walden House Sublease of Housing Units on Treasure Island]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Island Operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a second amendment to the sublease with Walden House to add 12 residential units to the premises, to increase the common area maintenance charge and to increase utility rates. (Treasure Island Development Authority)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd

37. 070824 [Approval of FY07-08 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund] Mayor
Resolution approving the FY07-08 Expenditure Plan for the Human Services Care Fund.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

38. 070888 [Jurisdictional transfer of property from DPW to HSA] Mayor
Resolution transferring jurisdiction of certain real property located at 1 Cashmere Street (Assessors Block 4720, Lot 7; the Sojourner Truth Child Care Center), 200 Cashmere Street (Assessors Block 4710, Lot 6; the MLK Nursery School), 100 Whitney Young Circle (Assessors Block 4711, Lot 6; the Earl P. Mills Community Center), and 1030 Oakdale Avenue (Assessors Block 4714, Lot 7; the Captain William Sorey Nursery School), from the Department of Public Works to the Human Services Agency.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Dufty, Mirkarimi, Elsbernd

39. 070827 [Disbursements from Budget Savings Fund] Mayor
Resolution approving disbursements from the Budget Savings Incentive Fund.
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

40. 070885 [Proposition J Contract/Certification of specified contracted-out services for Department of Elections] Mayor
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees for absentee voter ballot distribution services for Department of Elections.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

From Budget and Finance Committee Without Recommendation

41. 070887 [Proposition J Contract/Certification of specified contracted-out services for Recreation and Parks] Mayor
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees for golf course maintenance services at the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

42. 070657 [Repealing expired and superceded provision establishing Heavy Truck Loading Zones]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by repealing expired Section 33.3.1 establishing heavy truck loading zones, and making a conforming change to Section 132 to eliminate the penalty for violating Section 33.3.1. (Municipal Transportation Agency)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

43. 070658 [Eliminating obsolete peddler permitting program that expired in 1989]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 68 to remove obsolete references to Traffic Zone No. 1 and an expired permitting program for peddlers. (Municipal Transportation Agency)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

44. 070659 [Establishing restrictions on trucks and buses on portions of Broderick, Ellis, and Eddy Streets and St. Joseph's Avenue] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code by adding Sections 1183.37 through 1183.40 and amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by adding Sections 28.1.171 through 28.1.174 to establish bus and vehicle weight restrictions on portions of Broderick Street, St. Joseph's Avenue, Eddy Street and Ellis Street. (Municipal Transportation Agency)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

45. 070656 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Market Street, north side, from 64 feet to 143 feet west of Castro Street (a 79-foot zone);
Mason Street, west side, from Jefferson Street to 40 feet southerly (removes two parking meter spaces to accommodate buses turning left onto Mason Street); and,
Geneva Avenue, south side, from Carter Street to 100 feet westerly.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Minnesota Street side of 1415 Indiana Street, from 2 feet to 9 feet north of the Minnesota Street driveway for 1415 Indiana Street (accommodating two unmetered motorcycle parking spaces).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "H" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Beachmont Drive, both sides, between Sloat Boulevard and Lagunitas Drive (unit block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Grove Street, both sides, between Buchanan and Webster Streets (700 block).

DIAGONAL (60-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Stanyan Street, east side, from Fulton Street to McAllister Street (legalizing existing conditions) (Parking and Traffic Department)
(5/3/07 - 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. DPW Order No. 3356)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

46. 070742 [Traffic Regulation] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution enacting temporary "Street Closed to Vehicular Traffic" regulation on Mendell Street between Palou Avenue and 70 linear feet southwest of Oakdale Avenue from 6:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on every Wednesday from May 23, 2007 through December 30, 2009.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

47. 070270 [Charter Amendment - Limiting hold-over service by members of City boards and commissions] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano
Charter amendment (First Draft) to add Section 4.101.5 to limit hold-over service by members of City boards and commissions whose terms have expired.
6/26/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to July 10, 2007 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

48. 070677 [Charter Amendment - Requiring the Mayor or four or more members of the Board of Supervisors proposing to submit an initiative to the voters to submit the measure to the Board of Supervisors Elsbernd, Peskin, McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Maxwell
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 2.113 and 3.100 to require the Mayor or four or more members of the Board of Supervisors proposing to submit an initiative to the voters to submit the measure to the Board of Supervisors first for a public hearing.
6/26/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to July 10, 2007 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

49. 070939 [Charter Amendment - Prior Board review of initiatives submitted by the Mayor or four or more members of the Board of Supervisors; limiting hold-over service by members of City boards and Supervisors Elsbernd, McGoldrick, Ammiano, Peskin, Alioto-Pier, Maxwell
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 2.113 and 3.100 to require the Mayor or four or more members of the Board of Supervisors proposing to submit an initiative to the voters to submit the measure to the Board of Supervisors first for a public hearing, and to add Section 4.101.5 to limit hold-over service by members of City boards and commissions whose terms have expired.
6/26/2007, CONTINUED. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved to combine File No. 070270 and File No. 070677 to create File No. 070939. Continued to July 10, 2007 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

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

SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M.

50. 070876 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map for 4344 17th Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works dated May 30, 2007 (Case No. 2007.0013S), disapproving a proposed Tentative Parcel Map for a 3 lot subdivision located at 4344 17th Street, Lot 054, in Assessor's Block No. 2646. (Appellant: Sia Tahbozof, SST Investments)
(Filed June 11, 2007; companion measure to Files 070876, 070877, 070878, 070879; District 8.)

Action:___________________________

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the Tentative Parcel Map 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 approved.)

51. 070877 [Approving decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for 4344 17th Street]
Motion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a 3-lot subdivision located at 4344 17th Street, Lot 054 in Assessor's Block 2646.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

52. 070878 [Disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for 4344 17th Street]
Motion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works for a 3-lot subdivision located at 4344 17th Street, Lot 054 in Assessor's Block 2646; reversing the decision of the Planning Department; finding the tentative map consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and approving the subdivision.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

53. 070879 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the Tentative Parcel Map for 4344 17th Street]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning a Tentative Parcel Map for a 3-lot subdivision located at 4344 17th Street, Lot 054 in Assessor's Block 2646.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.
APPEAL 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

54. 070789 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption for 1135-1139 Green Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 10, 2007, Case No. 2005.0842E, (Building Permit Application No. 2005.06.16.5311), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Class 1 [State Guidelines, Section 15301(e)]. The proposal would add a new basement and construct an underground parking garage for five vehicles. The 3,000-square foot (sq ft) basement storage area would extend approximately nine feet below three existing townhome structures constructed in 1908 and listed on the Here Today historic register; the approximately 3,000-sq ft garage, would extend about 18-1/2 feet below grade. The project would require breaching and excavating behind a large retaining wall on Green Street to allow for the removal of 2,400 cubic yards of soil. Access to the garage would be through a 9-foot by 10-foot wooden roll-up garage door on Green Street. The site is on a rectangular parcel of 5,275 sq ft within the block (Assessor's Block 0125; Lots 115, 116, 117). The project site, located in the Russian Hill neighborhood, is zoned RH-3 (Residential, House-Three Family) and is within a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellant: Jamie Cherry on behalf of the Russian Hill Community Association)
(Filed May 30, 2007; companion measure to 070790, 070791, 070792; District 3.)

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 approved.)

55. 070790 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 1135-1139 Green Street Project]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 1135-1139 Green Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

56. 070791 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 1135-1139 Green Street Project]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 1135-1139 Green Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

57. 070792 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the 1135-1139 Green 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 1135-1139 Green Street Project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M.

58. 070800 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Envrionmental Review - Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 20, 2007, Case No. 2007.0097E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301(b), 15303(d), & 15303(e); Class Numbers 1 and 3], the proposed project is an ordinance proposed by the Mayor (Board File No. 070077) that would approve one or more agreements (hereafter "the Agreement") between EarthLink, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco. The Agreement would permit EarthLink to manage, operate, and install within the City rights-of-way a citywide wireless broadband internet access network that would provide free or affordable internet access for San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors. The project would involve installation within the City rights-of-way of a communications system consisting of two types of above-ground equipment: transmitters and backhaul devices. The Agreement does not specify proposed locations for the communications equipment, and EarthLink has not yet selected such locations. (Appellant: Jeff Hoffman, on behalf of the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna Free Union (SNAFU).)
(Filed May 30, 2007; companion measure to Files 070801, 070802, 070803.)

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.)

59. 070801 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

60. 070802 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

61. 070803 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures.
The following items will be considered by the Rules Committee at a Rescheduled Meeting on July 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m and, if necessary, at a Special Meeting on July 10, 2007 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, July 10, 2007.

(Pursuant to the provision of Rule 2.28.7 of the Board's Rules of Order, at least six days must intervene between the first appearance of a proposed Charter amendment before the Board as a referral from committee and any Board order of submission to the electorate. In accordance therewith consideration of the following proposed Charter amendments appropriately may be continued at least one week.)

62. 061466 [Charter Amendment - Authorizing the Chief of Police to Suspend Police Officers for Up to 45 Days] Supervisor Elsbernd
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section A8.343 to increase the number of days that the Chief of Police may suspend police officers from 10 to 45, and making other non-substantive amendments.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

63. 070724 [Charter Amendment - Funding for Affordable Housing Programs] Supervisor Daly
Charter amendment (First Draft) to add Section 16.127 to appropriate funds for affordable housing programs.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

64. 070726 [Charter Amendment - Requiring the Mayor to appear personally at one regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors each month to engage in formal policy discussions with members Supervisor Daly
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 2.103 and 3.100 to require the Mayor to appear personally at one regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors each month to engage in formal policy discussions with members of the Board and to authorize the Board to adopt rules and guidelines.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

65. 070727 [Charter Amendment - MTA budget to be accountable to Mayor and Board of Supervisors; shared jurisdiction; compliance with voter-approved ordinances; Controller to administer MTA quality Supervisors McGoldrick, Sandoval
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 8A.102, 8A.106, and 8A.107, to provide that: the Municipal Transportation Agency's budget shall be subject to the City's normal budget process; the Municipal Transportation Agency shall be subject to regulation by the Board of Supervisors; the Municipal Transportation Agency must comply with voter-approved ordinances; and, the Controller, rather than the Agency, shall administer the biennial municipal transportation quality review survey and study.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

66. 070728 [Charter Amendment - To provide retirement benefits for police department employees who were also airport police officers prior to December 27, 1997, as if they had been members of the Supervisor McGoldrick
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Section A8.506-2 to authorize the Board of Supervisors to amend a contract with the Public Employees Retirement System in order to transfer to the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System the assets and liabilities of certain airport police officers, and by adding Section A8.597-10(d) to include time worked as an airport police officer in the calculation for retirement benefits for police department employees.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

67. 070938 [Charter Amendment - To provide retirement benefits for police department employees who were also airport police officers prior to December 27, 1997, as if they had been members of the Supervisor McGoldrick
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to amend Sections A8.506-2 and A8.597-11(a) to authorize the Board of Supervisors to amend a contract with the Public Employees Retirement System in order to transfer to the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System the assets and liabilities of certain airport police officers, and by adding Section A8.597-10(d) to include time worked as an airport police officer in the calculation for retirement benefits for police department employees.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

68. 070730 [Charter Amendment - Renewal of Library Preservation Fund for fifteen-year term and authorization to issue debt for Library purposes secured by and/or repaid from the Fund] Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, McGoldrick, Dufty, Ammiano
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to repeal the existing Section 16.109 and to add a new Section 16.109, to renew the Library Preservation Fund for fifteen years and to authorize the City and County of San Francisco to issue debt for Library purposes secured by and/or repaid from the Fund.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

69. 070731 [Charter Amendment - Emissions Reduction and Transit Reform (MTA)] Supervisor Peskin
Charter amendment (First Draft) to amend Sections 8A.101 through 8A.106, 8A.108 through 8A.110, 8A.112 through 8A.113, 9.118, and A8.404, repealing Section 16.110; and by re-numbering Sections 16.100 and 16.102 as 8A.114 and 8A.115, respectively, all to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and autonomy of the Municipal Transportation Agency.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

The following items will be considered by the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee at a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. The chair intends to request the Committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, July 10, 2007.

70. 070846 [Traffic Regulation for Marina Farmers' Market] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution enacting temporary "Street Closed to Vehicular Traffic" regulation on Steiner Street between Lombard and Chestnut Streets from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on every Tuesday between July 17, 2007 through October 30, 2007.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

71. 070464 [Accept and Expend Federal Funds - Fiscal Year 2006 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program] Supervisors Maxwell, Peskin, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for lead-based paint hazard reduction in a total amount not to exceed $3,350,000, which includes controller's costs of $33,500
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

The following item will be considered by the Land Use and Economic Development Committee on July 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. The chair intends to request the Committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, July 10, 2007.

72. 070918 [Approving the construction of a raised median island to reinforce the No Right Turn Regulation from Market Street to Central Freeway] Supervisors Dufty, Mirkarimi, Daly
Draft Resolution approving the construction of a raised median island to reinforce the No Right Turn Regulation from Market Street to Central Freeway.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

The following item will be considered by the Government Audit & Oversight Committee at a Special Meeting on July 9, 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, July 10, 2007.

73. 070919 [Rejecting Water and Wastewater Rates] Supervisor Elsbernd
Resolution rejecting Water and Wastewater Rates submitted to the Board of Supervisors by the Public Utilities Commission on June 13, 2007.
(Transmittal Date 6/19/07 - Charter Section 2.109 requires Board of Supervisors rejection within 30 days.)
(Fiscal Impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

74. 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.

75. 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

APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors' task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.

76. 070945 [Legislative Analyst Request - Elected official's code of conduct] Supervisor McGoldrick
Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to look into best practices on elected official's code of conduct.
(No Economic Impact)

Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

Items 76 through 91

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.

77. 070952 [Urging regulation of the left-turn lane from Fell Street onto Masonic Avenue in order to increase the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolutions urging the Municipal Transportation Agency create a traffic signal phase solely for bicycle and pedestrian traffic crossing Masonic Avenue and a separate left-turn signal for motorists turning left from Fell Street onto Masonic Avenue.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

78. 070953 [Supporting AB 508 to amend the State Welfare and Institutions Code] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 508, which would amend Section 18901.3 of the State Welfare and Institutions Code in order to fully repeal the ban on drug felons' eligibility to receive Food Stamps.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

79. 070954 [Miles For Peace- Cyclists Traversing the World for a Cause] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution commending Miles For Peace for advocating the pacifist message of Iranian people to other nations around the world through the creative use of a European and North American bike ride between the dates of May 10th, 2007 and July 11th, 2007.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

80. 070955 [Declaring July 22, 2007 as San Francisco Theatre Day in San Francisco] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution declaring Saturday, July 22, 2007 as San Francisco Theatre Day.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

81. 070956 [Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Schools of the Sacred Heart] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $33,000,000 to finance educational projects owned and operated by the Schools of Sacred Heart - San Francisco.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

82. 070957 [Urging the California State Legislature to oppose Assembly Bill 830] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to oppose Assembly Bill 830 which would allow for the continued degradation of our public spaces through the conversion of existing billboards along California's landscaped highways to a digital format.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

83. 070958 [Competitive bidding of City contracts for Property Management and Supportive Housing] Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, McGoldrick
Resolution calling on the Department of Public Health to issue a Request for Proposal for Property Management and Supportive Housing services.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

84. 070963 [Directing City staff to report on actions to restrict Bisphenol-A in children's products] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution directing San Francisco's Department of Public Health and Department of the Environment to submit a report with recommendations on potential actions that can be adopted to address risks to public health from exposure to Bisphenol-A and to base that report on the findings of a National Toxicology Program report along with the concerns of interested parties including representatives of the scientific and children's health communities.
(No Economic Impact)

6/26/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

85. 070989 [Supporting the weeklong student fast advocating for immigration reform] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution supporting the weeklong student fast advocating for immigration reform that includes the DREAM Act.
7/3/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

86. 070948 [Final Map - 74 New Montgomery Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3551, a 110 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 74 New Montgomery Street being a subdivision of Lot 033 in Assessors Block No. 3707 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,884; District 6.)

6/25/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

87. 070949 [Final Map - 1218 Leavenworth Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3997, a 7 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1218 Leavenworth Street being a subdivision of Lot 023A in Assessors Block No. 0220 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,916; District 3.)

6/25/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

88. 070950 [Final Map - 1350 Natoma Street]
Motion approving Final Map 4262, a 8 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1350 Natoma Street being a subdivision of Lot 089 in Assessors Block No. 3548 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,905; District 6.)

6/25/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

89. 070951 [Final Map - 988 Market Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3777, a 34 Unit Commercial Condominium Project, located at 988 Market Street being a subdivision of Lot 007 in Assessors Block No. 0342 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,904; District 6.)

6/25/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

90. 070960 [Final Map - 33 Clementina Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3615, a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 33 Clementina Street being a subdivision of Lot 157 in Assessors Block No. 3736 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,915; District 6.)

6/25/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

91. 070965 [Final Map - 750 Van Ness Avenue and 650 Turk Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3645, a 132 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 750 Van Ness Avenue and 650 Turk Street being a subdivision of Lot 028 in Assessors Block No. 0742 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 176,914; District 6.)

6/25/2007, 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:_______________________________________

92. 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 June 19, 2007 through July 2, 2007 for reference by the President to appropriate committee on July 10, 2007.

070976 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Edwin Macon, Sr.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Edwin Macon, Sr. against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 14, 2006 in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C06-4904 SI; entitled Edwin Macon, Sr., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070977 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Bell Telephone Company]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Bell Telephone Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $52,500.00; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2006 in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. 450-385; entitled Pacific Bell Telephone Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; there are no other material terms of said settlement. (City Attorney)
6/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070978 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Nawal Rizkallah]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nawal Rizkallah against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 3, 2006 in San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 453874; entitled Nawal Rizkallah v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070979 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Ophelia Alvarez]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ophelia Alvarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $117,500; the lawsuit was filed on November 7, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 446448; entitled Alvarez, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from June 19, 2007 through July 2, 2007 for reference by the President to appropriate committee on July 10, 2007.

070972 [Authorizing Donation of Obsolete Fire Engine and Ambulance to San Francisco City College]
Resolution authorizing Fire Department to donate an obsolete fire engine and ambulance to the Fire Sciences Program at San Francisco City College. (Fire Department)
6/19/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070973 [Contract to fund a drug research study]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter retroactively into a new subcontract from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) in the amount of $95,851 to fund a drug research study; for the period of March 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. (Public Health Department)
6/22/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070974 [Contract funds to support HIV vaccine and prevention research]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter retroactively into a new subcontract from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) to support the research of the San Francisco Vaccine and Prevention Unit (SFVPU) in the amount of $162,376; for the period of January 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007. (Public Health Department)
6/22/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070975 [Recurring FY 2007-2008 State grant funds to the Department of Public Health from the California Department of Health Services]
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) for FY 2007-2008. (Public Health Department)
6/22/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070980 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Airport Commission]
Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend funding in a total amount of $2,297,483 from the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA") for Airport K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program. (Airport Commission)
6/29/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070981 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
McAllister Street, eastbound and westbound, at Stanyan Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP; and,

Ora and Topaz Ways, making this intersection an all-way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(6/26/07 - 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. 3375.)

6/29/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070982 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

MULTIPLE RIGHT TURN LANE - RESCIND
New Montgomery Street, southbound, at Mission Street.

NO U-TURNS - ESTABLISH
Webster Street, northbound and southbound, at Clay Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(6/26/07 - 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. 3375.)

6/29/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070983 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Sutter Street, north side, between Divisadero and Scott Streets; and
Post Street, south side, between Divisadero and Scott Streets.

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Post Street, north side, between Divisadero and Scott Streets; and,
Sutter Street, south side, between Divisadero and Scott Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
New Montgomery Street, east side, from Mission Street to 80 feet northerly.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Y" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
Clementina Street, both sides, between 1st and 2nd Streets (unit block, includes addresses on both sides for permits, but signs will only be installed on the south side); and,
246 Second Street (no signs will be installed on 2nd Street, but residents will be eligible for Area "Y" permits).

PARKING METER AREA NO. 1 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND
Clementina Street, south side, between 1st and 2nd Streets (meters have been legislated, but have not been installed).

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Elizabeth Street, north side, between Sanchez and Vicksburg (300 block).

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING (SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION) - ESTABLISH
DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING (NORTHBOUND DIRECTION) -ESTABLISH
Van Ness Avenue, center of the street, from North Point Street to 270 feet northerly at a proposed center island.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
2037 Hyde Street, west side, between the driveways for #2037 and #2041 Hyde Street (10-foot zone accommodating two motorcycle parking spaces).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "M" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Intersection of Avila Street, Cervantes Boulevard and Prado Street.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "B" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
DeLong Street, west side, from Santa Cruz Avenue to the Daly City border (1 1/2 blocks).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME, 3 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -ESTABLISH
Diamond Street, west side, from Bosworth Street to 22 feet northerly,

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Taylor Street, east side, from Pine Street to 25 feet southerly (creates 6 motorcycle parking spaces).

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
1580 5th Avenue, south side, from the driveway for this address westerly to the driveway for 1585 5th Avenue (135-foot zone).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Hampshire Street, both sides, between 26th and Cesar Chavez Streets (1400 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "L" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Anza Street, both sides, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (1100 block)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
9th Street, both sides, between Howard and Market Streets.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Hayes Street, south side, between Market and Franklin Streets; and,
Hayes Street, north side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue.

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
ESTABLISH
11th Street, both sides, from Harrison Street to Bryant Street (replaces meters on the
east side of the street); and,
Harrison Street, both sides, from 10th Street to 11th Street (replaces meters on the south side of the street); and
Bryant Street, both sides, from 10th Street to 11th Street (replaces meters on the north side of the street). (Parking and Traffic Department)
(6/28/07 - 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. 3375).

6/29/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070990 [Petitions and Communications, #1]
Petitions and Communications received from June 19, 2007 through July 2, 2007 for reference by the President to July 10, 2007. (Part 1)

From Human Services Agency, regarding status on request for copies of the City surveys quoted by Trent Rhorer in the May 17, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner articles about shelter standards. (Reference 20070522-015) (1)

From various City departments, submitting list of sole source contracts entered into during fiscal year 2006-2007: (2)
Office of the Public Defender
Civil Service Commission
Adult Probation Department
Sheriff's Department
Board of Supervisors
Tax Collector
DTIS

From Francisco Da Costa, commenting on various issues regarding the increase of youth being killed on City streets. Copy: Each Supervisor (3)

From Nikolay N. Samsonov, submitting copy of letter addressed to Governor Schwarznegger regarding various issues and concerns. (4)

From Jerry Shepard, commenting on Supervisor Daly's proposal to ban the Blue Angels air show during Fleet Week. Copy: Supervisor Daly (5)

From Joan E. Cottrell, submitting copy of letter to Police Chief Heather Fong concerning her daughter.(6)

From Peter Rothaug, commenting on various concerns regarding Supervisor Jew. (7)

From Mary Helen Briscoe, urging the Board to support Mayor Newsom's proposed 2007-2008 Recreation and Park Department budget funding for gardening and custodial staff as well as park patrols. File 070775, Copy: Budget and Finance Committee Members (8)

From, submitting copy of signed petitions in opposition to the proposed ban on feeding Red-Masked Parakeets in San Francisco parks. (9)

From Public Utilities Commission Collection Systems, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapter 12B for San Francisco Ministorage. (10)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. (11)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Mery X-Ray Chem. Corp. (12)
From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Pfizer Inc./Pharmaceuticals. (13)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Radiation Detection Co. (14)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for CDC Technologies Inc. (15)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Merial LIMITED. (16)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for ADT Security Service. (17)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for T.W. Medical Vet Supply. (18)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Abaxis Inc. (19)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Bayer Healthcare LLC. (20)

From Department of Animal Care and Control, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapters 12B and 12C for Galls/Long Beach Uniform. (21)

From Peter Warfield, submitting opposition to proposed Charter amendment regarding the Library Preservation Fund. File 070730 (22)

From James Chaffee, regarding the proposed library budget and Sunday hours. File 070745, Copy: Each Supervisor (23)

From Ethics Commission, regarding the procedure for filing "Reports of Payments Made at the Behest of an Elected Officer." Copy: Each Supervisor (24)

From Office of the Controller, submitting a historical chart showing the City's General Fund Reserve since fiscal year 1997-98 and the percentage of General Fund Reserve as a proportion to the total revenues. (Reference 20070619-002) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (25)

From Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, concerning their disappointment that none of the budget initiatives for fiscal year 2007-08 to hire additional rehabilitation staff were approved. File 070773 (26)

From Police Department, submitting the Airport Bureau's Baseline Staffing Report for fiscal year 2007-08. File 070271 (27)

From Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, regarding Sheriff's Office's failure to comply with April 24, 2007 Order of Determination from the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (28)

From Department of Elections, responding to request for an explanation of the
Secretary of State's recent letter rejecting the ES&S request for certification, an explanation of the consequences of the Secretary's decision, and how the Department plans to respond. (Reference 20070515-002) Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd (29)

From Interim Clerk of the Board, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests for:
Maria Figueiredo, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Sandoval.
Colette Devou, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Sandoval. (30)

From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, regarding approval of agreement with EarthLink, Inc. for a Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network. File 070077, Copy: Each Supervisor (31)

From SF Police Officers Association, urging support for the retention of psychiatric hospital beds at SF General Hospital. File 070844. (32)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from various locations in District 5. (Reference 20070410-010) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (33)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from Clear Channel Billboard at the southeast corner of Scott and Haight. (Reference 20070605-006) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (34)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from newsstands at the southeast corner of Hayes and Broderick (Chronicle) and the southwest corner of Hayes and Broderick (Learning Annex). Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi (35)

From San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, submitting Resolution 07-0107 regarding the Trans Bay Cable Project. (36)

From Human Rights Commission, submitting request for waiver of Administrative Code Chapter 12B for District Attorney's Office. (37)

From American Legion Parkside Post 505, in support of seismic repairs to the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building. (38)

From Eula Walters regarding the naming of Ferry Park. (39)

From Department of Elections, regarding of overview of manually counting and tallying votes for the November 6, 2007 election. (40)

From various citizens, regarding the halt of military flyovers (39 letters) File 070931 (41)

From Wayne A. McFadden, regarding the Appeal of Final Mitigation Environmental Negative Declaration at 3400 Caesar Chavez St. File 070708 (42)

From African Immigrant & Refugee Center submitting resume. File 070773 (43)

From the Ethics Commission regarding contributions to scholarship program (44)

From Betsy Argena, regarding animal testing at UCSF (45)

From the Laser, Inc., regarding bidding at San Francisco facilities (46)

From Count Gramalkin, regarding home storage requirements. File 070683, 4 letters (47)

From Count Gramalkin, regarding mandatory dealer inventory requirements. File 070684, 4 letters (48)

From Count Gramalkin, regarding gun offender registry. File 070689, 4 letters (49)

From Count Gramalkin, regarding gun controls on County property. File 070682, 5 letters(50)

From Michael Meadows, regarding City golf courses (51)

From Robert Kerrigan, regarding gun controls on County property File 070682 (52)

From various citizens, regarding Community Choice Energy (9 letters) (53)

From various citizens, regarding "Busters Place." (12 letters) (54)

From various entities regarding WiFi appeal (7 letters) (55)

From the San Francisco Sheriff's Department regarding the No Violence Alliance Project (56)

From concerned citizens, regarding MUNI. 4 letters (57)

From Leslie Trass, universal health care (58)

From Kimo Crossman regarding the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (59)

From Kimo Crossman regarding email archiving (60)

070991 [Petitions and Communications, #2]
Petitions and Communications received from June 19, 2007 through July 2, 2007 for reference by the President to July 10, 2007. (Part 2)

From Bill Heitner, regarding renaming Bush Street (61)

From various citizens, regarding Supervisor Daly's comments about the Mayor's behavior (70 letters) (62)

From Susan Cervantes regarding the Appeal of Final Negative Declaration - 3400 Caesar Chavez Street (63)

From various citizens regarding the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (5 letters) File 070935 (64)

From Martin Lyon regarding traffic issues (2 letters) (65)

From Brett Gladstone regarding a continuance of the Categorical Exemption Appeal for 1135-1139 Green Street (66)

From Francisco Da Costa, regarding Save the Family Day (67)

From Francisco Da Costa, regarding Save the Family Day (68)

From Robert Clarkson regarding the sale of public golf courses to private entities (69)

From Francisco Da Costa, regarding low income housing (70)

From Matt Dorsey, regarding Bay View Hunters Point Referendum (71)

From Robert Kerrigan, regarding handguns File 70682 (72)

From Andrew Phillips regarding golf courses (73)

Kevin Clonts regarding MUNI (74)

From Tim Hemmeter regarding City garbage services (75)

From Department of Elections regarding response to Board of Supervisors Inquiry #20070515-002: Voting System Certification (76)

From Matthew Berger regarding an application of a business license (77)

From Department of the Environment submitting the Assessing Urban Forest Effects and Values Report (78)

From Marc Arnold regarding the PUC rate increase (79)

From Robert Kerrigan, regarding handguns File 70683 (2 letters received) (80)

From Michael Crandell regarding the Health Services Budget (81)

From the San Francisco Film Commission regarding Film Commission Bylaw change (82)

From the San Francisco Taxi Commission regarding street closures for Pride weekend events (83)

From Christian Holmer, regarding immediate disclosure requests from various City departments. 7 letters(84)

From San Francisco Arts Commission regarding response to Board of Supervisors Inquiry #20070508-010, Budget Enhancements (85)

From Department of Public Works, regarding status on removing graffiti from utility boxes and fire hydrants at various locations in District 5.(Reference 20070605-007) Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(86)

From Troy Nickol, commenting on various issues regarding MUNI. Copy: Municipal Railway, 4 letters(87)

From Department of Elections, regarding status on the Secretary of State's letter rejecting the ES&S request for certification, the consequences of the Secretary's decision and proposed Department of Elections response.(88)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report of review of the allegations concerning Red River Associates.(89)

From Axis of Love SF, submitting signatures for a Patients Rights Package to amend the current MCD ordinance.(90)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for the proposed Wi-Fi agreement with Google and Earthlink. File 070077, Copy: Each Supervisor, 4 letters(91)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for the appeal of the Earthlink Wi-Fi proposal. File 070800, Copy: Each Supervisor, 3 letters(92)

From concerned citizens, urging the Board to support the proposed housing development for 3400 Cesar Chavez Street. File 070708, Copy: Each Supervisor, 2 letters(93)

From Jo Jetson, urging the Board to seek a humane method of dealing with the African clawed frogs residing the Golden Gate Park's lily pond.(94)

From J. Lee Murphy, submitting opposition to the proposed mandatory gun dealer inventory. File 070689(95)

From Progressive Jewish Alliance, urging the Board to appoint Alan Flum to the Sweatfree Advisory Group.(96)

From Dr. Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, regarding the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.(97)

From Interim Clerk of the Board, submitting election schedules pertaining to the various actions and deadlines for the February 5, 2008 election.(98)

From Police Commission, submitting Resolution No. 63-07 commending the Board of Supervisors for their support of appropriate public disclosure of Peace Officer disciplinary matters. Copy: Each Supervisor(99)

From concerned citizens, submitting public comment regarding the 2007-2008 budget. (3 letters) File 070773(100)

From Jonathan Alexander, commenting on human feces found in the children's playground in Duboce Park.(101)

From concerned citizen, commenting on the proposed 49er stadium in Hunters Point.(102)

From Virginia Tech, submitting appreciation for the messages of care and concern sent to them.(103)

From Jesse Richards, commenting on the need for traffic controls for pedestrians and bicyclists at Fell and Masonic Street. Copy: Each Supervisor(104)

From concerned citizen, commenting on the ban on the use of styrofoam in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor(105)

From concerned citizens, commenting on Lennar BVHP LLC. 2 letters(106)

From Sean Coll, commenting on legalizing and regulating marijuana. Copy: Supervisor Mirkarimi(107)

From Joseph Cadiz, commenting on various issues regarding the Board.(108)

From Jay Sath, commenting on the issue of panhandling in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor(109)

From concerned citizen, submitting opposition to the firearms proposal. File 070683, Copy: Each Supervisor(110)

From Neil Gavande, submitting opposition to the no guns on county property ordinance.(111)

From Andrew Dunibar, submitting support for the Recreation and Park Department's 2007-2008 budget submitted to the Board. File 070775, Copy: Each Supervisor(112)

From Deetje Boler, commenting on opposing rewriting of Library Preservation Fund (Prop E). File 070730, Copy: Rules Committee Members(113)

From Martin T. Lyon, submitting copy of letter to MTA/DPT regarding additional information in support of letter to MTA/DPT dated June 7, 2007. (114)

From Jeanette Barroca, submitting copy of letter written to President Bush.(115)

From Joe Famulari, urging the Board to support the Mayor's proposed 2007-2008 budget. Copy: Supervisor Peskin(116)

From Mike Zelinsky, commenting on the central freeway on-ramp at Market Street. Copy: Each Supervisor(117)

From Baylee DeCastro, urging Supervisor Daly to restore funding to the Women's Community Clinic. Copy: Supervisor Daly(118)

From Francisco De Costa, regarding various issues.(119)

From concerned citizens, commenting on the potential of a terrorist-style treat. (2 letters) Copy: Each Supervisor(120)

From Francisco Da Costa, commenting on the old Coca Cola Company on 3rd Street.(121)

From Rich Olen, submitting copy of message sent to Department of Parking and Traffic regarding the lack of notification to the cab industry of extended road closures and blockages over the gay pride weekend. Copy: Each Supervisor(122)

From concerned citizens, regarding withheld public comment at the Board meetings.(123)

From Dennis Billalon, commenting police retirement(124)

From Aileen Brady, commenting on PUC rate increases.(125)

From The San Francisco Retirement System submitting the Cost and Effect Report for proposed amendments to the San Francisco Charter.(126)

From Joan Cotterill, regarding a 72-Hour Hold.(127)

From Spencer Pon regarding the Steiner Street Farmers Market.(128)

From the Landmark Preservation Advisory Board regarding 55 Laguna Street.(129)

From the Commission on the Environment submitting the 2006-07 Attendance Report.(130)

From the Ethic Commission regarding gifts from restricted sources.(131)

From Allen White regarding MTA(132)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice of designation of Supervisor Elsbernd as Acting Mayor from Tuesday, July 3, 2007 through Sunday, July 8, 2007 or until the Mayor returns after that date if delayed.(124)

APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR

Police Commission
Thomas Mazzucco

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.
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Board meetings are cablecast on SF Cable 26. For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 554-4188.
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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