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City and County of San Francisco
Board of Supervisors - Full Board

November 25, 2002

Full Board Minutes
City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA94102-4689

S.F. City Seal

MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 25, 2002
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting


Board of Supervisors

TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT
CHRIS DALY, MATT GONZALEZ, TONY HALL, MARK LENO,
SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, GAVIN NEWSOM,
AARON PESKIN, GERARDO SANDOVAL, LELAND Y. YEE

Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Matt Gonzalez, Mark Leno, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Gavin Newsom, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval, Leland Y. Yee.
Members Excused: None.
Members Absent: Tony Hall.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent:

Supervisors Hall, McGoldrick, Sandoval, Yee - 4

Quorum present.

Supervisors Sandoval and Yee were noted present at 2:04 p.m.

Supervisor McGoldrick was noted present at 2:24 p.m.

Supervisor Hall was excused.(see infra)

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved to approve October 28, 2002 and November 4, 2002 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, Newsom, Peskin
Absent: 4 - Hall, McGoldrick, Sandoval, Yee
Supervisor Hall Excused from Attendance
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to excuse Supervisor Hall from attending today’s meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 2 - Hall, McGoldrick
AGENDA CHANGES
There were none.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
Privilege of the Floor
It was decided tosuspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests.
Supervisor Peskin introduced, welcomed and presented Certificates of Honor

to John Marks, SF Convention and Visitors Bureau, George Begley, SF Hotel Council, Mike Casey, Local 2, Patricia Breslin, Golden Gate RestaurantAssociation.

Supervisor Ammiano, along with the entire Board of Supervisors, presented Engrossed Resolutions to Supervisors Leland Yee and Mark Leno.

REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Supervisor Newsom Excused From Voting
Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom, at his request, because of possible conflict of interest. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Noes: 1 - Daly
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Newsom
Vetoed by the Mayor
021458 [Amend Police Code Section 1070.16] Supervisors Leno, Daly, Gonzalez
Ordinance amending San Francisco Police Code Section 1070.16 to allow adults over the age of 18 into after hours premises.

NOTE: This action requires two-thirds vote.The Board may not amend the ordinance and may only vote in favor or in opposition to the veto override. The Board of Supervisors must act on the veto override within 30 days of the date of the veto.The Mayor vetoed the Ordinance on November 15, 2002.Therefore, the Board will loose the ability to override the veto unless it votes on the veto override on or before December 15, 2002. (November 15, 2002 - Returned disapproved by Mayor; November 18, 2002 - Consideration scheduled for November 25, 2002.)

Override of Mayor’s Veto failed by the following vote:

Ayes: 7 -Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval

Noes:2 - Maxwell, Yee

Excused:1 - Newsom

Absent: 1- Hall

Recommendations of the Finance Committee
Supervisor Peskin noted absent at 5:24 p.m.
021754 [Re-appropriating funding for three positions to operate and maintain audio, video and security systems]
Ordinance re-appropriating $127,577 of existing funding for three positions to operate and maintain audio, video, and security systems by the Administrative Services - Convention Facilities Management for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, and Amending Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2002-03. (Controller)

(No Public Benefit Recipient; companion measure to File 021793.)

Enacted Number: 229-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 2 - Hall, Peskin
021793 [Public Employment] Supervisor Gonzalez
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175-02 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2002/03) setting rates in the 2002-2003 Compensation Plan for two new classifications, establishing a budget for three positions, and deleting three positions in Convention Facilities for fiscal year 2002-03. (Human Resources Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

Supervisor Gonzalez requested to be added as sponsor.
Enacted Number: 230-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 2 - Hall, Peskin
021808 [Compensation for Employees Called to Active Military Duty in Response to International Terrorism] Mayor
Ordinance amending the 2002-2003 Annual Salary Ordinance to entitle City officers or employees called to active duty with a military reserve organization to receive from the City the difference between the amount of the individual’s military pay and the amount the individual would have received as a City officer or employee had the individual worked his or her normal work schedule. (Mayor)
Enacted Number: 231-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Recommendation of the Transportation and Commerce Committee
020678 [Increase in Cap on Mean Gate Fee for Taxis and Increase Taxi Fares] Supervisors Hall, Ammiano, Yee
Ordinance amending Sections 1079, 1135, 1135.1, and 1137 of the Police Code, and adding Section 1137.5, to increase the mean gate fee cap for taxis to $91.50 per shift, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled, and allowing for the sunsetting of the increase under certain circumstances; increase rates of fare for taxicabs to $2.85 for the first fifth of a mile, $0.45 for each additional fifth of a mile or fraction thereof, and $0.45 for each one minute of waiting or traffic delay time; require the Controller to make future determinations every even-numbered year as to the mean gate fee cap and the rates of fare for taxicabs, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index and related information submitted to the Controller by taxicab companies, with such determinations going into effect unless disapproved or modified by Board resolution; provide for offsetting increased costs to the paratransit program arising from meter fare increases; and prescribe a role for the Controller in analyzing the economic impact of prospective or actual decisions by the Taxi Commission and/or Board of Appeals to authorize the issuance of additional taxi permits, and recommending legislative adjustments to address adverse economic impacts.
Enacted Number: 228-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Noes: 1 - Newsom
Absent: 1 - Hall
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of the Finance Committee
021502 [Requiring the Mayor to submit budget estimates, proposed budgets and revenue estimates for selected departments by the first working day of May] Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly, Gonzalez, Peskin
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 3.3 to eliminate the requirement that the Mayor submit a preliminary budget to the Board of Supervisors, and requiring the Mayor submit budget estimates, proposed budgets and detailed estimates of revenues for selected departments by the first working day of May, and the complete City budget by the first working day of June.
Supervisor Gonzalez requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021801 [Airport Public Parking Services] Supervisor Gonzalez
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that Airport Public Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels. (Airport Commission)

(Fiscal impact; Public Benefit Recipient.)

Supervisor Gonzalez requested to be added as sponsor.
Enacted Number: 808-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021802 [Airport Employee Parking Services]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that Employee Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by city employees at budgeted levels. (Airport Commission)

(Fiscal impact; Public Benefit Recipient.)

Enacted Number: 809-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021803 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Folsom/Dore Apartments)] Supervisor Daly
Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,925,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a bond purchase contract providing the terms and conditions for the sale of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an intercreditor agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the preparation and distribution of an official statement relating to the bonds; making low income housing findings; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of any document necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters. (Mayor)

(Fiscal impact; Public Benefit Recipient.)

Supervisor Daly requested to be added as sponsor.
Enacted Number: 810-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021897 [Lease of Real Property - 1155 Market Street] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the lease of 139,956 sq. ft. of office space in the building located at 1155 Market Street, San Francisco for the City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for consolidation of staff from various locations and authorizing the termination of an existing lease for certain office space at 1155 Market Street, San Francisco. (Mayor)

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

Enacted Number: 813-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021892 [Appropriation for Consolidation of Administrative Offices] Mayor
Ordinance appropriating $2,490,343 from fund balance for consolidation of administrative offices of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2002-03. (Mayor)

(No Public Benefit Recipient; companion measure to File 021897.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Recommendations of the Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee
020765 [Liquor License Transfer, 2650 Mason Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 501 Broderick Street to 2650 Mason Street (District 3) to Steve Chow for 7-Eleven Food Store #33006, 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.
Enacted Number: 801-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021537 [Liquor License Transfer, 335 Powell Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license from 1301 Noriega Street to St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street (District 6), to Steven Grover for Liquid Assets, Inc. dba "Fine Wines International" from 1301 Noriega Street will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions.
Enacted Number: 799-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Recommendations of the Public Works and Public Protection Committee
021827 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk] Supervisor Gonzalez
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1556 to change the official sidewalk width on a portion of 16th Street, 246.71 feet southwest of Potrero Avenue; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021828 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk] Supervisor Gonzalez
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1557 to change the official sidewalk width on the northwest side of Treat Avenue between Alameda and Florida Streets; making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021728 [Accept-Expend State Grant - $598,628] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $598,628 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) for the purpose of implementing local juvenile justice accountability measures through the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant program (JAIBG). (Mayor)

(Public Benefit Recipient)

Enacted Number: 804-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021729 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - $599,102] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $599,102 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Violence Against Women Office (VAWO) for the purpose of encouraging policies that treat domestic violence and sexual assault as serious violations of criminal law. (Mayor)

(Public Benefit Recipient)

Enacted Number: 805-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021816 [Enhance the safety of firefighters as required by the State Fire Marshal’s Office] Supervisor Sandoval
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $409,633 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire 800 MHz portable radios for all firefighters working in suppression and to transfer from the California Fire Incident Reporting System (CFIRS) to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), for the period of September 15, 2002 through September 14, 2003.

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

Enacted Number: 811-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Recommendations of the Transportation and Commerce Committee
021643 [Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (Segway)] Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Ammiano, McGoldrick, Gonzalez, Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Traffic Code by banning the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices (Segway) on all sidewalks in the City and County of San Francisco and in public transit stations and public transit vehicles.
Supervisor Gonzalez requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 2 - Newsom, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
021797 [Ratify Port Emergency Contract]
Resolution ratifying San Francisco Port Commission emergency pier substructure repair contract. (Port)

(Fiscal impact; No Public Benefit Recipient.)

Enacted Number: 806-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin
Noes: 2 - Gonzalez, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Hall, Yee
021799 [Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 888 with Electric Transit Incorporated]
Resolution approving Contract Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 888 (Procurement of Articulated and Standard Trolley Coaches) with Electric Transit Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $4,159,795.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $191,728,113.89, for (1) implementation of 27 MUNI-requested change notices on 273 trolley buses, (2) adjustment of the schedule to allow completion of the change notices, (3) modification of the payment schedule to accelerate training of MUNI employees, (4) an increase of 405 pounds to the weight allowance for the buses, (5) improvement in warranty response time and addition ofdoors to warranty; and (6) clarification of the bonding provisions. (Municipal Transportation Agency)

(Fiscal impact.)

Enacted Number: 807-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Gonzalez, Hall, Yee
021717 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM,
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Waller Street,both sides, between Belvedere and Cole Streets.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
3301-3303 Mission Street, between Fair and Virginia Avenues (adds specified addresses only).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 6 AM TO 10 AM AND 3 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Ulloa Street, north side, between Lenox Way and Wawona Street.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING, 10 AM to 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Geary Street, north side, from 59.5 feet to 77 feet east of Larkin Street, in front of 886 Geary Street (17.5-foot zone, accommodating five motorcycle spaces).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Natick Street, east side, from 126 feet to 135 feet south of Chenery Street (nine-foot portion of existing zone).

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
St. Charles Avenue, east side, between the County line and Niantic Avenue;
St. Charles Avenue, west side, between BART parking lot entrance (approximately 82 feet south of Niantic Avenue) andthe County line;
Tennessee Street, east side, from 70 feet to 160 feet north of Cesar Chavez Street (90-foot zone); and
Ashbury Street, west side, from Downey Street to 15 feet northerly.

TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - RESCIND
6th Street, northbound at Bryant Street.

ONE HOUR PARKING, NOVEMBER TO MARCH, 9 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY/APRIL TO OCTOBER, 9 AM - 10 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND 9 AM - 6 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - EXTEND
2nd Street, east side, between King and Townsend Streets.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Wisconsin Street,west side, from 124 feet north of 23rd Street to Madera Street;
Minnesota Street, east side, from 18th Street to 200 feet southerly;
Minnesota Street, west side, from 19th to 20th Streets; and,
19th Street, north side, from Minnesota Street to 95 feet easterly.

ANGLED (60-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Missouri Street, east side, from 23 feet to 134 feet north of Cesar Chavez Street.

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
16th Street, south side, from 247 feet to 293 feet west of Potrero Avenue (46 foot zone).
Note: The Tow-Away restriction is being established to accommodate a DPW proposal to widen the sidewalk and install an automatic public toilet.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Taylor Street, west side, from 70 feet to 94 feet north of Clay Street (accommodating seven motorcycle spaces).

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. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(DPT Order No. 2508.)

Enacted Number: 803-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Hall, Yee
021843 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
11th Avenue, both sides, between Kirkham and Lawton Streets (1500 block). (Parking and Traffic Department)

(9/19/02: 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. 2494.)

Enacted Number: 812-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Hall, Yee
From Transportation and Commerce Committee "Without Recommendation"
021727 [Authorization for the use of identification numbers in lieu of permit numbers for lawfully erected general advertising signs] Supervisor Gonzalez
Ordinance amending San Francisco Planning Code Chapter 6, Section 604.1(c), to modify the authority of the Director of the Planning Department to approve the use of identification numbers in lieu of the required permit numbers for general advertising signs, by deleting language that restricts the use of the substitute identification numbers to general advertising signs that existed at their current locations at the time of the Department’s 1966 sign inventory.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Hall, Yee
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
021764 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468 dated October 10, 2002, received by the Clerk’s Office on October 23, 2002, approving conditional use application No. 2001.1126C, subject to modifications, to merge 6 lots into one lot with a total area greater than 9,999 square feet pursuant to Planning Code Section 712.11; to allow the construction of 8 dwelling units without the required off-street parking pursuant to Section 161(j); to allow a large retail store (Walgreens Pharmacy) to occupy commercial space (10,000 gross square feet) on the ground floor and on a new mezzanine in excess of 5,999 square feet pursuant to Section 712.21 under Planning Department’s modifications to proposed project; and adopting findings relating to the disapproval of a conditional use application to allow a large retail store (Walgreens Pharmacy) to occupy commercial space (12,800 gross square feet) on the ground floor and on a new mezzanine in excess of 5,999 square feet pursuant to Section 712.21 under the proposal submitted to the Department by the project sponsor. The project site is located in an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and in a 65-X-Height and Bulk District, and in an RH-1 (Residential, One-Family) District in a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), north side of Geneva Avenue, between Paris and London Streets; Lots 5-10 on Assessor’s Block 6409.

(Appeal filed October 23, 2002; Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued June 13, 2002; Case No. 2001.1126C; companion measure to Files 021765, 021766, 021767, 021795; District 11.)

Supervisor Peskin previously excused from voting.

Joseph Breall, Project Sponsor, Appellant

Steve Currier, President Outer Mission Residents; support of project sponsor

Michael Yamauchi; support of project sponsor

Tiffany Nguyen, project sponsor

Lawrence Lee, project sponsor

Robert Grecco; support of project sponsor

Catherine Pacheco, Crocker Amazon Resident; support of project sponsor

Laura Stevens, Outer Mission resident; support of project sponsor

Karen Hemer, Outer Mission resident; support of project sponsor

Gene Cunningham, support of project sponsor

Wayne Hemer; support project sponsor

Dennis Chu, project sponsor

Project Architect; support of project sponsor

Sheila Pacheco; support of project sponsor

Gerald Green, Director of Planning Department reviewed the conditional use recommendation.

Kasey Yasberry; oppose project sponsor

Ed Nazdra, Owner of Daniel’s Pharmacy; oppose project sponsor

Dan Pierini; oppose project sponsor

Ms. Nazdra, Owner of Daniel’s Pharmacy; oppose project sponsor

Peter Lodi; oppose project sponsor

Dexter Mastiletti; oppose project sponsor

Abe Nazdra; oppose project sponsor

Mrs. Thyman; oppose project sponsor

John Ruby; oppose project sponsor

A rebuttal period was allowed.

The President declared the public hearing closed.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given:If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.
(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)
021765 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
TABLED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021766 [Zoning Appeal - Disapproving decision of Planning Director, conditional use appeal, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Peskin
APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021767 [Findings - 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: M02-195
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021795 [Environmental Review]
Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of property at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: M02-196
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval, Yee
Absent: 1 - Hall
Excused: 1 - Peskin
COMMITTEE REPORTS
021510 [General Advertising Sign Relocation] Supervisor Daly
Resolution authorizing Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. to seek conditional use authorization from the Planning Department to erect two, two-sided general advertising relocation signs measuring up to 14 feet wide by 48 feet high, and to install a non-illuminated "flipper box" at the general advertising sign located at 274 Brannan Street, in exchange for the elimination of the "message center" from the general advertising sign located at 274 Brannan Street and the removal of nine "8-sheet" general advertising signs in the City.
Enacted Number: 802-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Hall, Yee
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Abdullah Megahed; general and homeless issues

Denise Diana; congratulating Supervisors Leno and Yee

Vernon Jenkins; congratulating Supervisors Leno and Yee

Tom McDonagh; alternative transportation methods

Lionel Stanford; congratulating Supervisors Leno and Yee and senior advocate issues

Edmond; election process, congratulating candidates, general issues

Shirley Burley, Sr. Network Action; congratulating Supervisor Mark Leno

Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor McGoldrick assumed the Chair.

Supervisor Ammiano noted absent at 6:35 p.m.

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.
021934 [Legislative Analyst Request - Business Improvements Districts] Supervisor Newsom
Motion directing the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct research on Business Improvement Districts in the City and County of San Francisco and other jurisdictions nationwide.
Enacted Number: M02-199
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Ammiano, Hall, Yee
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Anticipated Litigation as Plaintiff or Defendant
021578 [Anticipated Litigation - Comcast]
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation (City anticipated to be a plaintiff or defendant) which may occur with Television Signal Corporation and Comcast regarding compliance with the City’s cable television franchise. (City Attorney)

This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and (c) and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d). (10/15/02 Continued to November 12, 2002.)

Continued to December 9, 2002
CONTINUED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Ammiano, Hall, Yee
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.
021923 [Support LAFCo Future Work] Supervisor Gonzalez
Resolution requesting support of the Board of Supervisors for the Future Work Plan of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission. (Clerk of the Board)
Supervisor Gonzalez requested to be added as sponsor.
Enacted Number: 814-02
ADOPTED
021924 [Urge DPT Pedestrian Countdown Signals] Supervisors Newsom, Daly, Sandoval
Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to work in collaboration in order to secure new funding streams necessary to jointly contribute toward the long-term safety gains by installing pedestrian countdown signals at the remaining 500 signalized intersections in the City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisors Daly and Sandoval requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Enacted Number: 819-02
ADOPTED
021925 [Authorize Recreation and Park to accept grant of $1,500,00 for renovation of Helen Wills tennis courts] Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the total amount of $1,500,000 in State grant funds under the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program, from the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 for the renovation of the play area, clubhouse and tennis courts at the Helen Wills Playground.
Supervisor Sandoval requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 800-02
ADOPTED
021926 [City Attorney to investigate BAAQMD approved permit #2136] Supervisors Sandoval, Daly
Resolution requesting the City Attorney to investigate whether adequate public notice was provided by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to the affected community regarding Permit Application #2136 for increasing fuel throughput at the Shell Oil gasoline station at 4298 Mission Street and requesting the City Attorney to take all appropriate steps to protect the City’s interests, including possible filing of a timely administrative appeal regarding the issuance of the permit.
Enacted Number: 820-02
ADOPTED
021927 [Authorize Recreation and Park to accept $773,150 for Holly Park Play Area] Supervisors Ammiano, Sandoval
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the total amount of $773,150 from the National Park Service under the Fiscal Year 2002 Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program for the renovation of the play area at Holly Park.
Supervisor Sandoval requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 815-02
ADOPTED
021928 [Accept donation of 50 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles from Ford and 50 from Daimler Chrysler] Supervisors Ammiano, Sandoval
Resolution accepting a donation of fifty (50) Neighborhood Electric Vehicles from Ford Motor Company and fifty (50) electric vehicles from Daimler Chrysler to be used for the continued implementation of the City’s Healthy Air and Smog Prevention Ordinance (Administrative Code Chapter 85).
Supervisor Sandoval requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 816-02
ADOPTED
021929 [Recognize Esther C. Blanchard] Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval
Resolution in recognition of Esther C. Blanchard for her commitment and dedication to her community and proclaiming Thursday, December 5, 2002 as Esther C. Blanchard Day in San Francisco.
Supervisor Sandoval requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 817-02
ADOPTED
021930 [Commend Glynn Washington] Supervisors Maxwell, Gonzalez, Daly, Sandoval
Resolution commending Glynn Washington, Administrator of the San Francisco Human Services Network, for the achievements of the San Francisco Human Services Network and for his service to our City.
Supervisors Gonzalez, Daly and Sandoval requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Enacted Number: 818-02
ADOPTED
021910 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.
Enacted Number: M02-198
APPROVED
021881 [Final Map for a 16 Unit Residential Condominium Project]
Motion approving Final Map of 1366 Turk Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 4 in Assessor’s Block No. 749, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.

(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,826; District 5.)

Enacted Number: M02-197
APPROVED
Supervisor Yee noted absent at 6:23 p.m.
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Ammiano, Hall, Yee
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
021948 [Repealing Police Code Section 162 - Regulating Fortunetellers] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance repealing Section 162 of the San Francisco Police Code relating to advertising by fortunetellers; adding Sections 1300 to 1321 to the San Francisco Police Code requiring fortunetellers to obtain a permit, setting forth permit procedures, regulating business by prohibiting deceptive acts and requiring receipts, rate schedules, and identification cards, requiring permit number on advertisements, allowing license inspections, and setting forth the penalty for violations of these sections; and amending San Francisco Police Code Section 2.26 setting forth permit and filing fees.
11/25/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance Committee, expires on 12/25/2002.
021949 [General Advertising Signs - Relocation Agreements] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 2.8 to establish a General Advertising Sign Relocation Procedure; amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 303 to establish criteria applicable to the Planning Commission’s approval of general advertising sign relocation sites; amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 1111.7 to prohibit the relocationof new general advertising signs to Historic Districts or Conservation Districts regulated by Article II unless it is an historic sign authorized by Planning Code Section 608.14; adopting findings.
11/16/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules and Audits Committee, expires on 12/25/2002.
021950 [Appropriation for legal services related to the appeal of the Director of Elections and professional services related to setting of the Board of Supervisor’s salaries] Mayor
Ordinance appropriating $150,000 for legal services associated with the appeal of the Director of Elections and $10,000 for professional services related to setting the Board of Supervisors’ salaries for the Civil Service Commission for fiscal year 2002-03.

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/25/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolutions
021951 [Establishing Multi-disciplinary Task Force on Childhood Obesity] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution establishing a multi-disciplinary task force on childhood obesity and related diabetes.
11/26/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee.
021952 [Urge Congress to extend unemployment benefits to jobless] Supervisors McGoldrick, Gonzalez, Peskin, Daly
Resolution urging Congress to extend unemployment benefits to jobless individuals who qualify.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021953 [Urge Bay Area Air Quality Management District to provide translation services] Supervisors Sandoval, Gonzalez
Resolution urging the Bay Area Air Quality Management District ("BAAQMD") to make communications accessible to affected community members with limited English proficiency to ensure that all members of the affected community can participate in the decision-making process; and urging members of the Board of Supervisors who also sit on the BAAQMD Board of Directors to promote and support the adoption of rules, policies and practices that mandate language assistance.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021954 [Urge City Attorney to join federal lawsuit in support of non-citizen airport screeners] Supervisors Sandoval, Gonzalez, Daly, Peskin, Newsom, Yee, Ammiano, McGoldrick
Resolution urging the City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to join the federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and Service Employees International Union 790 on behalf of 5 airport screeners at San Francisco International Airport challenging the constitutionality of Aviation Security Bill, S. 1447.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021955 [Extend City Contracting Task Force] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution extending the City Contracting Task Force Timeline to July 1, 2003.
11/25/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021956 [Authorize Issuance and Sale of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Robinson Affordable Housing, Inc. Project at 1340 Hudson Avenue] Supervisors Maxwell, Daly
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for Robinson Affordable Housing, Inc. or an affiliate.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021957 [Urge California Department of Industrial Relations to protect rights of messengers] Supervisors Daly, Gonzalez, McGoldrick
Resolution urging the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state employment law in the messenger industry to protect rights of messengers.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021958 [Urge Federal government to participate in funding of the seismic upgrade for the Old Mint] Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Ammiano, Newsom, Maxwell, Sandoval, McGoldrick
Resolution urging the Federal government to participate in funding of the seismic upgrade and restoration program for the Old Mint by appropriating $10 million over the next three years, and also urging the California State Legislature to appropriate a comparable amount of $10 million from Proposition 40 funds to further its restoration.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021959 [Commend Kimberley M. Knox] Supervisors Hall, Gonzalez, Peskin, Newsom
Resolution commending Kimberley M. Knox for her efforts in coordinating the recent Nature by Design Environmental Trade show and promoting environmental awareness.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021960 [Commend Alison Mickels] Supervisors Maxwell, Gonzalez
Resolution commending Alison Mickels for her efforts at the recent Nature by Design Environmental Trade Show.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021961 [Commend Somarts] Supervisors Daly, Peskin
Resolution commending Somarts for its contribution to the City and County of San Francisco.
11/25/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Requests for Hearing
021962 [Planning Department’s Demolition Policy] Supervisor McGoldrick
Hearing to discuss Planning Department’s demolition policy regarding sound affordable housing.
11/26/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021963 [Relationship between SFPD and SFUSD] Supervisor Ammiano
Hearing on the relationship between San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Unified School District.
11/25/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Committee.
021964 [Incident Involving Off-duty S.F. Police Officers] Supervisor Ammiano
Hearing on the recent incident involving off-duty San Francisco Police Officers.
11/25/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Works and Public Protection Committee.
021977 [Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group Report.] Supervisor Hall
Hearing to receive a status report from the Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group.
11/25/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee.
Motions
021965 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Gonzalez
Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to prepare a survey of human resource departments in other cities and/or counties which use "position-control" system to track the number of vacant positions and the duration of vacancies.The survey should include, but not limited to, the effect of "position-control" on filling vacant positions and preventing the transfer of salary appropriations for other uses.
11/25/02, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration December 9, 2002.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
021839 [Redevelopment Agency Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2002-2003]
Resolution approving an amendment to the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 by increasing the Agency’s expenditure authority in an amount not to exceed $43,100,000; authorizing the Agency’s issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds, in one or more series, each in either Variable Rate or Fixed Rate Mode, in an amount not to exceed $43,100,000; authorizing the Agency’s receipt of additional Tax Increment necessary to repay the principal and interest on said bonds; and approving a Cooperation and Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement with the Agency with respect to the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area. (Redevelopment Agency)
11/14/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the December 4, 2002 meeting.
021840 [Promote mental health, reduce youth violence and substance abuse in the Mission District/Bayview Hunters Point] Supervisors Daly, Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a new federal grant in the amount of $100,000 fromthe Department of Justice Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DOJ) for the YouthPOWER 2 project and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. (Public Health Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/15/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health and Human Services Committee.
021841 [Behavioral Health Treatment for Homeless]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively $599,769 for the first year of a three year grant fromthe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide behavioral health services for formerly homeless persons living at supportive housing sites in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 29, 2003. (Public Health Department)

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/15/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health and Human Services Committee.
021876 [Real Property Lease Option]
Resolution authorizing the exercise of an extension option at 875 Stevenson Street forvarious City departments. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal impact; No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/19/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021877 [Amendment to the Operating Agreement for the Moscone Convention Center]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Convention Facilities to execute an amendment to the operating agreement increasing the agreement from $15,015,100.00 to $15,844,209.00. (Administrative Services Department)

(Fiscal impact; Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/20/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021878 [Lease of City Owned Real Property]
Resolution authorizing the lease of 2,686 sq. ft. of space at the Main Library to the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library. (Real Estate Department)

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/20/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021879 [Official Advertising]
Resolution designating the San Francisco Independent to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the category of non-consecutive day official advertising, for the period commencing January 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003. (Purchaser)

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/20/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the December 4, 2002 meeting.
021880 [Accept - Expend State Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to apply for, accept, and expend matching grant funds from the CEC Energy Efficiency Program to install Battery Back-Up Systems (BBS) at signalized intersections with Light Emitting Diode (LED) traffic signal modules at 91 intersections throughout the City. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/20/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021882 [Lease of City Owned Real Property]
Resolution authorizing the lease of 387 sq. ft. of space at the Main Library to the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for the operation of a bookstore. (Real Estate Department)

(Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/20/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021883 [Accept-Expend Non-Profit Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Resources to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) and International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) for the implementation and utilization of innovative human resources program, "The Link Project". (Human Resources Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor McGoldrick

To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation that creates enforcement of the Planning Department’s policy against demolition of sound housing.

From: Supervisor Peskin

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

To: Chief, Police Department

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the departments’ ability to access and disseminate data on stolen vehicles.A constituent at a recent public meeting in Supervisor Peskin’s district raised this general issue.In short, cars that are stolen may be issued a series of parking citations.Despite the fact that these stolen cars receive citations, they are difficult to locate and recover.Furthermore, once these cars are recovered, the rightful owners must complete an arduous bureaucratic process to nullify these citations.Can data sharing between the Department of Parking and Traffic and the Police Department allow for owners to recover vehicles more quickly and avoid complications associated with having citations nullified?

Please consider this issue, review the following constituent letter, and respond as soon as possible.

From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: City Librarian, Public Library

Requesting/Inquiring: To research the possibility of finding a temporary site for the Excelsior Branch Library while it is being renovated.

From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation amending Section 790 of the Planning Code to establish a definition for "neighborhood serving youth retail."

From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: To explore the feasibility of posting "No Turn on Red" signs at the intersection of Mission Street and Lowell and Mission Street and Naglee.

Also, requesting that both a copy of this letter and its response be sent to

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of6:42 p.m.adjourned.

Gloria L. Young, Clerk

N.B.The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2002.

I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited.

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