Board of Supervisors : February 13, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

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MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors

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

Members Present:	Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Ed Jew, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval.
Members Excused:	None.
Members Absent:	None.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted absent. There was a quorum. Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted present at 2:06 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES


	Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to approve the January 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

061621	[Reduction to the San Francisco Public Library Cash Revolving Fund]		Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10.155 to decrease the Cash Revolving Fund of the San Francisco Public Library from $5,000 to $3,500. (Public Library)

	Enacted Number:	31-07
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

060537	[Zoning - Ordinance creating the Lower Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty
	Ordinance adding Section 784 to the Planning Code to create a Lower Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District prohibiting off-sale liquor establishments and providing for a three year sunset provision; amending Zoning Map Number 7SU of the City and County of San Francisco to indicate the boundaries of the Lower Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District, and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.

	Enacted Number:	32-07
	FINALLY PASSED

061566	[Limited equity accumulation for membership shares of ROOTS Program Assisted Housing Cooperatives]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, Maxwell
	Ordinance amending San Francisco Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 71-06 appropriating $20,000,000 from the General Fund for Affordable Housing projects, including $1,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) for the Real Opportunities for Tenants (ROOTS) program, by amending the criteria for the ROOTS program to require that the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of housing cooperatives assisted by ROOTS Program funds, and other applicable documents mandate that membership shares of members who cease to be permanent residents be sold at a price equaling no greater than a transfer value and clarify that resident housing organizations that are assisted by ROOTS must be structured in the form of a cooperative; and adopting regulations governing MOH's administration of the ROOTS program.

	Enacted Number:	34-07
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

061641	[Barring the Police Department from inspecting telephone bills for Press Room telephones at the Hall of Justice, and requiring the Department of Administrative Services to pay any such		Supervisors Sandoval, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Peskin
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 2A.87 prohibiting the Police Department from inspecting or making use of records of City telephones provided for the use of the news media at the Hall of Justice, and requiring the Department of Administrative Services to pay any costs associated with the provision of such telephones.

	Enacted Number:	33-07
	FINALLY PASSED

070005	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. CCSF]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E") against the City and County of San Francisco for $6,700; the lawsuit was filed on May 4, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-05-440982; entitled Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulated Judgment and Final Order of Condemnation, contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 070005. (City Attorney)


	PASSED, ON FIRST READING



	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the Clerk

070195	[Findings Regarding Tentative Subdivision Map - 1170-80 Green]
	Motion adopting findings related to the Board's disapproval on January 30, 2007, of the decision of the Director of Public Works, which approved a proposed tentative parcel map for 6 unit condominium located at 1170-80 Green Street, Lot 012, Assessor's Block 0122. (Clerk of the Board)

	Enacted Number:	M07-22
	APPROVED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Elsbernd, Jew

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

060897	[Bond TEFRA Approval Policy]	Supervisors Maxwell, Peskin, Mirkarimi
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 43.9, Sections 43.9.1 through 43.9.6, to adopt findings and a City policy requiring housing project sponsors to comply with certain City contracting programs and other conditions in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds by joint exercise of powers authorities to finance private affordable housing projects within the City; and adopting a City policy regarding the review and approval of the issuance of revenue bonds by joint exercise of powers authorities to finance projects within the City other than private affordable housing projects.


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

061665	[Approval of a 20 year agreement for sewage treatment and disposal services for the San Bruno Jail]
	Resolution approving the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco (Sheriff), The Westborough County Water District (Westborough) and The North San Mateo County Sanitation District (District) for sewage treatment and disposal services for the San Bruno Jail, resulting in a contract term of 20 years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b). (Sheriff) (Fiscal Impact.)

	Enacted Number:	79-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070022	[Municipal Broadband]	Supervisors McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Daly
	Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to weigh the costs and benefits of a Google/Earthlink provided wireless Internet, versus an autonomous Wireless connection created and maintained by the City and County of San Francisco itself. (Supervisor Dufty dissented in Committee.)
	Supervisor Daly added as a co-sponsor. Continued to March 20, 2007.

	Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 5 - Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Peskin

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

061514	[Zoning Map Amendment for 18 Arago Street]
	Ordinance amending Sheet 11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property located at 18 Arago Street, Assessor's Block 3154 Lot 063, to change the use district classification from P (Public Use) to RH-1 (Residential House, One-Family); adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department)


	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

061546	[Summary Vacation of Sewer, Water and Utility Easements Within Assessor's Block 2864, Lot 001 and Sale to Owner of Assessor's Block 2864, Lot 001 Upon Conditions]
	Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of six recorded sewer, water and utility easements located within Assessor's Block 2864, Lot 001, on land commonly known as 300 Laguna Honda Boulevard, subject to specified conditions; adopting findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330 et seq.; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation and sale by quitclaim are consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing the conveyance of the City's interest in the vacated easements to the fee owners of Assessor's Block 2864, Lot 001, upon satisfaction of conditions set forth in companion Ordinance No.8-07 on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 061545; and ratifying and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance. (Real Estate Department)


	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070099	[Redevelopment of Candlestick Point and the Hunters Point Shipyard for an integrated mixed-use project, including possibly a new 49ers stadium.]	Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell, Dufty, Ammiano, Alioto-Pier
	Resolution endorsing the efforts of the City, the Redevelopment Agency and Lennar Corporation to generate a conceptual proposal for a mixed-use development on Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard that includes the possibility of a new state-of-the-art stadium and associated parking for the San Francisco 49ers and that will provide parks and open space, jobs, affordable housing and other tangible economic and other public benefits for the Bayview Hunters Point community as soon as possible, and urging the Redevelopment Agency to work with the City to amend its exclusive negotiations agreement with Lennar/BVHP Partners for the Hunters Point Shipyard to provide for an integrated redevelopment project on Candlestick Point and the Shipyard.
	02/13/07 - Amendment of the whole bearing the same title.

	Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Daly, Jew Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

	Supervisor Alioto-Pier added as a co-sponsor.

	ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Daly, Jew Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

061654	[Monster Cable Products, Inc]		Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
	Resolution urging Monster Cable Inc. to provide a fair severance package to the over 120 laid-off workers at the Brisbane facility and to support these workers and the local community in dealing with the long-term detrimental impacts of Monster Cable Product's outsourcing of production jobs.
	Supervisor Alioto-Pier removed as a co-sponsor.
	Enacted Number:	77-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

061439	[Raising the amount of the City Attorney's settlement authority regarding claims made by minors from $1,500 to $5,000]	Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code, by amending Section 10.22-1 to raise the amount of the City Attorney's settlement authority regarding claims made by minors from $1,500 to $5,000.


	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

070105	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Final Map for 3189 21st Street]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works dated January 16, 2007, approving a proposed Tentative/Final Map for a new 5 unit mixed-Use condominium project located at 3189 21st Street, Lot 071 in Assessor's Block No. 3615. (Appellant: Dorothy Chao) (Filed January 23, 2007; Companion measure to Files 070105, 070106, 070107, 070108; District 9.)

	The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. Dorothy Chao, Appellant Bruce Storrs, County Surveyor, Public Works Marge Mason, representing the project sponsor Rebuttal Period: Dorothy Chao, Appellant The President inquired as to whether or not any other member of the public wished to address the Board. The President declared the public hearing closed.

	HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.

(Only one of the following two motions should be approved.)

070106	[Approving decision of the Director of Public Works and approving the Tentative Final Map for 3189 21st Street]
	Motion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works, approving the Tentative Final Map for a new 5 unit mixed-use condominium project located at 3189 21st Street, Lot 071 in Assessor's Block 3615, and making environmental and General Plan findings.

	Enacted Number:	M07-20
	Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070107	[Disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Final Map for 3189 21st Street]
	Motion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Final Map for a new 5 unit mixed-use condominium project located at 3189 21st Street, Lot 071 in Assessor's Block 3615.


	Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070108	[Findings - 3189 21st Street]
	Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning a Tentative Final Map for a new 5 unit mixed-use condominium project located at 3189 21st Street, Lot 071 in Assessor's Block 3615.

	Enacted Number:	M07-21
	Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

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

Privilege of the Floor


	Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

	Supervisor Sandoval presented an In Memoriam for Margaret Cruz. Supervisor Mirkarimi welcomed, honored and presented Certificate of Honor to KPOO Radio Supervisor Mirkarimi welcomed, introduced and presented Certificate of Honor to Sharen Hewitt Supervisor Mirkarimi welcomed, introduced and presented Certificate of Honor to Dr. Raye Richardson Supervisor Maxwell welcomed, introduced and presented Certificates of Honor to Denetris Smith, Barbara Glaspie, Michael Bennett, Lesette Gray, Dinae Gray, Renee Strong, Jacqueline Cohen and Laura Barber

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

070054	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 350 Masonic Avenue/2130 Golden Gate Avenue]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated June 14, 2006 (Case No. 2005.0156E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332], Class 32. The proposal to remove an existing eight-car off-street surface parking lot and demolish a 1,550-gross-square-foot (gsf) single-family residence at 2130 Golden Gate Avenue and construct an approximately 15,200-gsf structure and a 2,500-gsf underground garage.The project site is within an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning district, and a 40-X height and bulk district located at 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues, Lots 29 and 11 in Assessor's Block 1149. (Appellant: F. Joseph Butler) (Filed January 5, 2007; Companion measure to Files 070054, 070055, 070056, 070057; District 5.)

	The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. Continued to March 20, 2007.

	Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

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.)

070055	[Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues]
	Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
	Continued to March 20, 2007.

	Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070056	[Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues]
	Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
	Continued to March 20, 2007.

	Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070057	[Preparation of findings related to the 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues project]
	Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 350 Masonic/2130 Golden Gate Avenues is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
	Continued to March 20, 2007.

	Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

COMMITTEE REPORTS

070120	[Transition Period for Implementation of Paid Sick Leave Ordinance]	Supervisors Elsbernd, Peskin, Jew, Alioto-Pier
	Ordinance adding Section 12W.17 to the Administrative Code to establish 120-day Transition Period (from February 5 through June 5, 2007) to implement Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, by providing that (1) an employer may delay payment of required paid sick leave until June 6, 2007, and (2) administrative penalties, compensatory costs to the City, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees may not be awarded for a failure to pay required sick leave during the Transition Period.
	Supervisor Alioto-Pier added as a co-sponsor.

	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

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

	Maria Martinez; expressed interest in the Margaret Cruz fan club James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Jenny; expressed concern with issues related to OCAC and the SF Public Library Female speaker; expressed concern with the disaster council, emergency services, and the competence of the Mayor John Pernow; expressed concern with issues related to youth and read a poem to the Board Michael Pertralis; expressed concern with issues related to AIDS funding Espanola Jackson; expressed concern with issues related to discrimination Francisco da Costa; expressed concern over poverty and the performance of the Board of Supervisors

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.

070186	[Grant of Private Foundation Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $10,371 of Bland Family Foundation grant funds for restoration of Muni's Historic Photo Archive, excluding administrative overhead costs.

	Enacted Number:	78-07
	ADOPTED

070187	[Commending the Transport Workers Union Local 250-A for their support of the Sweatfree Ordinance]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution commending the Transport Workers Union Local 250-A for their support of the Sweatfree Ordinance and solidarity with workers worldwide.





	Enacted Number:	80-07
	ADOPTED

070188	[Urging Congress to Amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984]		Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi
	Resolution urging U.S. Congressional Representatives to amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-474) and require picture-based warning labels

	Enacted Number:	81-07
	ADOPTED

070189	[Honorary street name designation of Osaka Way]		Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association, and designating Osaka Way as an honorary street name to be located on Buchanan Street between Sutter and Post Streets.

	Enacted Number:	82-07
	ADOPTED

070190	[Extending the Library Citizens Advisory Committee]		Supervisor Daly
	Resolution extending the operation of the Library Citizens Advisory Committee to March 1, 2009.

	Enacted Number:	76-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070191	[Final Map - 77 Bluxome Street]
	Motion approving Final Map 3864, a 102 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 77 Bluxome Street being a subdivision of Lot 19 in Assessors Block No. 3786 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)

	Enacted Number:	M07-19
	APPROVED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval



	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Ordinances

070208	[Electronic benefit transfers, monthly pay period; deleting payment by emergency check]	Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty
	Ordinance amending sections 20.57.6A, 20.59, 20.59.1, 20.59.3, 20.76, 20.106, and 20.206 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by: 1) authorizing the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide aid payments in the form of electronic benefit transfers in the General Assistance program, 2) authorizing DHS to provide aid payments on a monthly basis, and 3) deleting DHS' ability to provide aid payments in the form of emegergency checks.
	2/13/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 3/15/2007.

070209	[Public Employment and Accept-Expend State Grant - Sheriff's Department project to address the needs of mentally ill offenders in the jails]	Supervisor Dufty
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of a 2932 Senior Psychiatric Social Worker in the Department of Public Health and a 8444 Deputy Probation Officer in the Adult Probation Department, and authorizing the Sheriff's Department to accept and expend an 18-month grant in the amount of $995,128 from the Corrections Standards Authority for the Mentally Ill Offenders Crime Reduction (MIOCR) Grant Program, and waiving indirect costs. (Fiscal impact.)
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070210	[Public Employment]	Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 9 positions (2.25 FTEs) at Adult Probation (ADP). (Fiscal impact.)
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070212	[Extend Inclusionary Housing Requirements to Buildings of Two Units or More]	Supervisor McGoldrick
	Ordinance approving amendments to Planning Code Sections 315.3 and 315.6 of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to extend the requirements of the Program from all housing projects of five (5) units or more to all housing projects of two (2) units or more. Economic Impact
	2/13/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 3/15/2007.

070213	[Planning - Excluding microcell equipment from the definition of accessory use]	Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 204, 204.1, 204.2, 204.3, 234.1, 703.2, and 986 to exclude microcell installation equipment from the definition of accessory use, making environmental findings, making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and making the legislation retroactive to February 13, 2007.
	2/13/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 3/15/2007.

070217	[Zoning - Interim moratorium on installation of microcell equipment]	Supervisors Peskin, Jew, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd
	Urgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on installation of microcell equipment for 45 days and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070085	[Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, McGoldrick, Daly, Sandoval, Peskin, Maxwell
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 17, sections 1701 through 1709, to: (1) require the use of compostable plastic, recyclable paper and/or reusable checkout bags by grocery stores located in the City and County of San Francisco, and (2) provide penalties for violations.
	1/23/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 2/22/2007.

	2/13/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Mirkarimi submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

070133	[Limiting exemptions from, and clarifying the scope and collection of, the Transit Impact Development Fee]	Supervisor McGoldrick
	Ordinance (1) amending Chapter 38 of the Administrative Code by (a) amending Sections 38.1 and 38.3, and adding a new Section 38.3-1 to limit the exemption from the current Transit Impact Development Fee (TIDF) for projects for which an application for environmental review or a categorical exemption was submitted on or before April 1, 2004, to instances in which a building permit was issued before January 1, 2007 and requiring that such exempt projects that would otherwise have been subject to the former TIDF pay a fee on new office space only equivalent to the amount that would be due for office space under the current TIDF ordinance; (b) amending Section 38.1 to clarify the definitions of "Gross Floor Area" and "Retail/Entertainment;" (c) amending Section 38.3 to correct an unintended exclusion for art spaces; (d) amending Section 38.5 to specify that the TIDF due for a project is based on the fee in effect on the date of payment; and (e) amending Section 38.6 to clarify the circumstances in which a credit for prior eliminated uses is available and make clear that any credit against the amount of the TIDF based on prior use cannot exceed the amount of the TIDF due; and (2) making environmental findings.
	1/30/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 3/1/2007.

	2/7/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department for environmental review for fees, and to Small Business Commission.

	2/13/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor McGoldrick submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

051686	[Granting public safety service retirement benefits to district attorneys, public defenders and public defender investigators]	Supervisor Sandoval
	Draft Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article III, Section ____ through ___, to Chapter 16 to require that the City contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System of the State of California to provide that local prosecutors, public defenders and public defender investigators, on or after January 1, 2002, shall be members of the Public Employees' Retirement System pursuant to Code Section 20423.6, and find that such a contract will be cost-neutral to the City.
	10/11/05, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

	8/31/06, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.37.

	2/13/07, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.23. Supervisor Sandoval requested this matter be reactivated.

Resolutions

070211	[Urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install pedestrian countdown signals at the intersection of Dolores and 18th Streets]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install pedestrian countdown signals at the intersection of Dolores and 18th Streets.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070214	[Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Arnett Watson 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 $19,500,000 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 regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a financing agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related matters.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070216	[Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Arnett Watson Apartments located at 650 Eddy Street]	Supervisor Daly
	Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco's lease of land at Assessor's Block 0740, Lot 045 (former Lots 11 and 12), San Francisco, California (the "Site"), to 650 EDDY, L.P., a California limited partnership, for 70 years (with an option for an additional 29 years) for the purpose of developing housing for very low income households; adopting findings pursuant to Section 33433 of the California Community Redevelopment Law.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors.

070218	[Approval of Emergency Work - Midtown Park Apartments]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Resolution authorizing the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing ("MOH") to take all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of the residents of Midtown Park Apartments by performing emergency repairs to the heat and hot water systems, exterior staircases, and fire doors and by removing hazardous materials.
	2/13/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070219	[Accept-Expend Grant - Juvenile Probation Department]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the Juvenile Probation Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $29,140 from the Corrections Standards Authority for enhanced disproportionate minority contact technical assistance within the Juvenile Probation Department.
	2/13/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070220	[Urging The Planning Commission to initiate and recommend an amendment to the Housing Element of the General Plan]	Supervisor McGoldrick
	Resolution urging the Planning Commission to initiate and recommend amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan to provide that the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program should apply to housing developments of all sizes.
	2/13/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070221	[Resolution condemning the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Raids, opposing proposed guest worker programs and supporting legalization programs for immigrants]	Supervisors Daly, Sandoval, Ammiano
	Resolution condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) raids, opposing guest worker programs, and supporting legalization programs for immigrants living in the United States.
	2/13/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070222	[Urging the United States Senate to restore federal funding to Public Housing programs.]	Supervisors Sandoval, Dufty
	Resolution urging the United States Senate to restore federal funding to Public Housing Programs.
	2/13/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Hearings

070197	[Controller's 2006-2007 6-Month Report]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing to consider the Controller's FY 2006-2007 6-Month Report.
	2/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070198	[Preventative health care in the workplace]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to discuss preventative health care in the workplace.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be calendared in the Rules Committee.

070199	[SF Housing Authority]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing on San Francisco Housing Authority budget and expenditures in regards to living conditions of S.F.H.A. properties, emergency transfers for residents, security and cuts made for security in S.F.H.A. buildings and how Housing and Urban Development funding is being spent.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070200	[Substance Abuse Treatment in San Francisco]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing to assess the overall barriers to treatment services in the network of substance abuse services funded by the City and County of San Francisco. 1) How many programs are free of charge? 2) What types of waiting lists are common? 3) How often are people turned away? 4) How do waiting lists vary for certain types of treatment including residential, outpatient, alcohol treatment, differing types of drug treatment, dual diagnosis (when clients present mental health and substance abuse concerns), buprenorphine, methadone detox and maintenance programs and harm reduction programs? 5) Who is most able to access substance abuse services? 6) How prepared is the DPH to meet San Francisco's non English speaking population, women, youth, etc.?.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070201	[Arts Education Master Plan (AEMP)]	Supervisor Dufty
	Hearing on the Arts Education Master Plan, (AEMP), of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The hearing will consider the implementation, goals and progress for this blueprint for integrating the arts into the daily curriculum of every student, funded in large part through Prop H by the City and County of San Francisco. Areas of discussion will include the ways in which the School District and the City are partnering to achieve the goals of the AEMP. There will also be an update on the School of the Arts, (SOTA), and its planned move to 135 Van Ness Avenue, including the project history and funding status.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be referred to City and School District Select Committee.

070202	[Rice Report]	Supervisor Dufty
	Hearing to consider the Rice Report, authored by Connie Rice, Director of the Advancement Project in Los Angeles. This report proposed a Marshall Plan outlining a comprehensive overhaul of gang intervention efforts that blend law enforcement with gang intervention and job programs, community outreach and community accountability and oversight. The objective of this hearing is to consider the relevance and applicability of this approach to San Francisco.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be sent to the Public Safety Committee.

070203	[Coordination between City Departments including MTA (Muni), SFPD and the SFUSD on ensuring the safety of students and other members of the riding public]	Supervisor Dufty
	Hearing to consider coordination between City Departments including MTA (Muni), San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Unified School District on ensuring the safety of students and other members of the riding public, especially during after-school hours. Issues such as coordinated school release times, deployment of MTAP (Muni Transit Assistance Program) personnel, and SFPD Muni Detail will be considered.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be sent to City and School District Select Committee.

070204	[Reduce truancy in San Francisco schools]	Supervisor Dufty
	Hearing on efforts by the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families (DCYF) and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to reduce truancy in San Francisco schools. The hearing will include an overview of programs of the Stay in School Coalition, as well as programs through school Wellness Centers, the District Attorney's Office and the Juvenile Probation Department among others and an update on its success.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that the hearing be sent to the City and School District Select Committee.

070205	[Overview and Goals of the SF Food Programs from SF Food Security Task Force]	Supervisor Maxwell
	Hearing before the Committee on following topics: Overview and Goals of the SF Food Programs from SF Food Security Task Force. 1) Overview of Hunger in San Francisco; 2) Overview of the Federal Nutrition programs in San Francisco; 3) Detailed description about the challenges of Food programs; 4) Goals and strategies of Program Implementation; 5) Recommendations on Food Security advocacy or legislation.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070206	[City's appropriation plans]	Supervisors Sandoval, Daly
	Hearing before the Board's Budget and Finance Committee to discuss the City's appropriation plans for the funds received from the Local Streets and Road Improvement, Congestion Relief and Traffic Safety Account of 2006 which is funded by Proposition 1B.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070207	[Relocation of OMI Family Center]	Supervisor Sandoval
	Hearing with the Department of Public Health to discuss issues related to the relocation of the OMI Family Center.
	2/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070215	[Hearing - Ground Lease of Redevelopment Agency Land for Arnett Watson Apartments located at 650 Eddy Street]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco's lease of land at Assessor's Block 0740, Lot 045 (former Lots 11 and 12), San Francisco, California (the "Site"), to 650 EDDY, L.P., a California limited partnership, for 70 years (with an option for an additional 29 years) for the purpose of developing housing for very low income households; adopting findings pursuant to Section 33433 of the California Community Redevelopment Law. (Clerk of the Board)
	2/13/07, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. To Board as a Special Order on February 27, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

070194	[Approving a General Plan Amendment Related to the Trinity Plaza Project at Market and 8th Streets]
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by amending the height and bulk districts found on "Map 5 - Proposed Height and Bulk Districts," and referred to in Policy 13.1 of the Downtown Area Plan, for the proposed Trinity Plaza Special Use District, which encompasses the real property located at 1167 Market Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 053), 670 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 051), 693 Stevenson Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 052), 1164 Mission Street (Assessor's Block 3702, Lot No. 039), and a portion of former Jessie Street between 7th and 8th Streets, by changing the height and bulk classification from 120-X, 150-X and 240-S to 160-X, 180-X and 240-S; adopting environmental findings and findings that the proposed General Plan amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department)
	2/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 3/2/2007. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - Executive Summary and Planning Commission Resolution 17363).

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

070192	[Accept-Expend Equipment - Chief of Police]
	Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend telephone analysis software valued at approximately $60,000 made available through the Technology Transfer Program, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center (ONDCP/CTAC). (Police Department)
	1/31/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070193	[Accept-Expend Federal and State Grants for Voting Equipment]
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend additional grants under the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 ("HAVA"), Section 301, and Proposition 41 in an amount not to exceed $5.43 million for voting equipment to be used for the November 2007 election and elections thereafter. (Elections Department)
	2/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

Requests Granted


	From: Supervisor Dufty To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring that any claims filed with the City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco that involve possible police officer misconduct must be also referred to the Chief of Police for referral to the Office of Citizen Complaints. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property at the following locations: Multiple cans on Grove between Gough and Laguna and the Northwest corner of Sutter and Fillmore (Garbage Cans). Street Division walls dividing Geary Street between Webster and Steiner on both sides of the street. Northeast corner of Golden Gate and Steiner and the Northeast corner of Golden Gate and Pierce (Curb Edge). Sidewalk at the Southeast corner of Golden Gate and Steiner. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing the graffiti from light boxes at the following locations: Northeast corner of Hayes and Broderick and the Northeast corner of Pierce and Waller. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of repairing multiple potholes at the following locations: Post between Fillmore and Webster (several potholes). From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti on the parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations: · Hayes between Broderick and Masonic · Lyon between Grove and Fulton · Northwest corner of Eddy and Scott · Southeast corner of Turk and Steiner · Laguna between Golden Gate and Grove · Webster between Waller and Haight · Turk between Fillmore and Pierce From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from news stands at the following locations: Southeast corner of Grove and Central and the Southwest corner of Hayes and Baker (Chronicle). Northwest corner of Hayes and Webster and the Northwest corner of Geary and Fillmore (Advertiser). Northwest corner of Geary and Fillmore (Bay Guardian). Northwest corner of Geary and Fillmore (Examiner). From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing the graffiti from mailboxes at the following locations: Southeast corner of Steiner and Geary and the Southwest corner of Gough and Grove. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of repairing or replacing the parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations: Southeast corner of Turk and Steiner and near the Northeast corner of Hayes and Baker. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would require the Chief of Police and City Controller to create a staffing plan designed to reallocate positions from the Airport Bureau to the City's District Stations when the SFPD falls below the Charter-mandated staffing level for uniformed officers. The plan should ensure that the Airports security needs are met, while balancing the needs of the District Stations. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Public Utilities Commission To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the utility pole at the following location: Southeast corner Turk and Scott (Wooden Poles). From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti on the STOP signs at the following location: Southwest corner of Webster and Waller (front and back). From: Supervisor McGoldrick To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft a $1 Million Supplemental Appropriation to be used to bridge the digital divide in San Francisco. From: Supervisor Elsbernd To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring into the possibility of installing vehicle speed reduction devices on Cerritos between Ocean Avenue and Junipero Serra. From: Supervisor Elsbernd To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to investigate the possibility of installing a stop sign at Pacheco and 10th Avenue.

	Anthony Hunter, Jr. - Supervisor Mirkarimi Tony McDougal - Supervisor Mirkarimi Danzette Smith - Supervisor Mirkarimi Jennifer Merritt - Supervisor Sandoval Ted Soulis - Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty, and Alioto-Pier Margaret Cruz - Entire Board Kathleen Maas - Supervisors Sandoval and Ammiano Dorothy Marie Casper - Supervisors Peskin and Elsbernd Bing Y. Huey - Supervisor Peskin Myrna Louise MacDonald - Supervisor Peskin

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 4:36 p.m.

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

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

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 13, 2007.

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