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March 20, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

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

seal of the city and county of sf

MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 20, 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 2:05 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisor Maxwell was noted absent.

There was a quorum.

Supervisor Maxwell was noted present at 2:08 p.m.


APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Jew, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to approve the February 27, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - Maxwell

SPECIAL ORDER 2:00 P.M. - Mayor's Appearance Before The Board

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

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.)

Enacted Number: 67-07
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

070225 [Gift - Private, Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services to retroactively accept a gift of Buprenorphine medication from Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals with an estimated monetary value of up to $300,000 for the period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009 to expand Opiate Replacement Therapy services in San Francisco. (Public Health Department)
Enacted Number: 138-07
ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

070223 [Changing the official sidewalk width - Folsom Street]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1573 to change the official sidewalk width on the northerly side of Folsom Street easterly of 8th Street; 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 change. (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: 65-07
FINALLY PASSED

070224 [Changing the official sidewalk width - Stockton Street]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1571 to change the official sidewalk widths on the westerly side of Stockton Street between Geary and Ellis 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 change. (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: 64-07
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Rules Committee

070076 [Appointing Road Commissioner - Fred V. Abadi, Ph.D] Mayor
Ordinance appointing Fred V. Abadi, Ph.D., Director of Public Works, Road Commissioner for the City and County of San Francisco, and repealing Ordinance 18-02.
Enacted Number: 63-07
FINALLY PASSED

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

070152 [Affirming certification of San Francisco Marina Renovation FEIR]
Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the San Francisco Marina Renovation Project. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: M07-40
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 3 - Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi

070153 [Disapproving certification of San Francisco Marina Renovation FEIR]
Motion disapproving the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the San Francisco Marina Renovation Project.
Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 3 - Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi

070154 [Preparation of findings to disapprove certification of San Francisco Marina Renovation FEIR]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings disapproving the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the San Francisco Marina Renovation Project FEIR. (Clerk of the Board)
Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to approve this matter.

Motion to approve this matter passed by the following vote:

Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval

Noes: 3 - Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi

Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to rescind the vote on this matter.

Motion to rescind the vote on this matter passed by the following vote:

Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 3 - Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

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 McGoldrick requested that File No. 070022 be re-referred to committee.
REFERRED to the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

061432 [Clean Construction Ordinance] Supervisors Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ammiano
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Section 6.25 to require City Contractors to adopt clean construction practices including biodiesel fuel and emissions controls within eighteen months; amending the Administrative Code to add Section 6.67 to allow City departments that are authorized to award public works contracts to compare bids on the basis of clean construction practices; and amending the Environment Code to add Section 411 to authorize the Department of the Environment to assist local businesses with off-road construction equipment in applying for funding to retrofit or replace such equipment and to require annual reporting, and making findings, including environmental findings.

(Fiscal impact.)

3/20/07 - Amendment of the whole bearing a new title.
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Peskin
Noes: 4 - Daly, Jew, Mirkarimi, Sandoval
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Section 6.25 to require City Contractors to adopt clean construction practices including biodiesel fuel and emissions controls within two years; amending the Administrative Code to add Section 6.67 to allow City departments that are authorized to award public works contracts to compare bids on the basis of clean construction practices; and amending the Environment Code to add Section 411 to authorize the Department of the Environment to assist local businesses with off-road construction equipment in applying for funding to retrofit or replace such equipment and to require annual reporting, and making findings, including environmental findings.

(Fiscal impact.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew
Absent: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

070080 [Prohibiting mobile catering trucks from operating near public schools] Supervisors Elsbernd, Maxwell, Dufty, Mirkarimi
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code to prohibit operators of mobile catering vehicles from selling within 1500 feet of a public middle school, junior high school, or high school.
Enacted Number: 68-07
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

070259 [2007 and 2008 condominium conversion lottery] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code by authorizing conversion of three (3) additional units to account for all buildings selected as winners in the 2007 condominium conversion lottery and deleting three (3) units from the 2008 condominium conversion lottery so that the 2008 lottery consists of 197 total units; and making environmental findings.
Supervisors Dufty and Mirkarimi previously excused from voting on File No. 070259.
Enacted Number: 66-07
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd
Excused: 2 - Dufty, Mirkarimi

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 Department, Mayor's Office of Housing and relevant City Departments to initiate and recommend amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan to evaluate the expansion of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to housing developments of all sizes.
Supervisor McGoldrick requested File No. 070220 be re-referred to committee.
REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

070255 [Health Care Security Ordinance Amendments] Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty, Mirkarimi, McGoldrick
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 14.1 through 14.4 to: (1) authorize the Department of Public Health to establish and maintain reimbursement accounts from which employees covered by the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance ("HCSO") may seek reimbursement for health care expenses; (2) clarify remedies for violations of the HCSO; and (3) make other technical changes and findings.
Supervisor McGoldrick 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

070354 [Healthcare Security Ordinance Amendment] Supervisors Ammiano, Dufty, McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Section 14.8 of the Administrative Code to extend to 2008 the operative date of the portion of the Health Care Security Ordinance requiring minimum employer health care expenditures.
Supervisor McGoldrick added as a co-sponsor.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Noes: 3 - Daly, Jew, Sandoval

070210 [Public Employment] Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the addition of 4 positions (2.25 0.68 FTEs) at Adult Probation (ADP).

(Fiscal impact.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval
Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew

070260 [De-Appropriating $22,294,696 of parking tax revenue from the Municipal Transportation Agency and replacing it with a transfer from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Ordinance de-appropriating $22,294,696 of parking tax revenue from the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) and re-appropriating the revenue to the General Fund. Replace the revenue with a like transfer amount of $22,294,696 from the General Fund in lieu of the parking tax allocation for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070279 [Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds - Catholic Healthcare West] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $985,000,000 to finance certain medical facilities owned and operated by Catholic Healthcare West.
Enacted Number: 144-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070137 [Common use policy for cargo handling facilities] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution urging the Airport Commission to institute a `Common Use Policy' for cargo handling facilities with consideration of leasing cargo space to cargo handlers.
Enacted Number: 139-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

070031 [Commercial Vehicle Parking on Post Street] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution establishing temporary occupancy of a portion of the commercial vehicle parking meters on the north side of Post Street between Kearny and Montgomery from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on every Thursday beginning January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Enacted Number: 140-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

RECESS
At the hour of 3:03 p.m. the Board recessed.

The meeting was reconvened at 4:02 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisors McGoldrick and Sandoval were noted absent.

Supervisor McGoldrick was noted present at 4:55 p.m.

There was a quorum.


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.)

Continued to March 27, 2007.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 2 - McGoldrick, 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 27, 2007.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 2 - McGoldrick, 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 27, 2007.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 2 - McGoldrick, 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 27, 2007.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 2 - McGoldrick, Sandoval

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

070155 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Envrionmental Review for 869 North Point Street]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated November 2, 2006(Case No. 2005.0399E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, [State CEQA Guidelines, Section(s) 15301 and 15303; Class Number(s): 1 and 3]. The proposal would demolish a vacant two-story, single-family residential building and construct a three-story with mezzanine, three-family residential building measuring approximately 6,000 gross-square-feet (gsf), and three off-street parking spaces in a surface level garage, located at 869 North Point Street (Assessor's Block 0026/Lot 019B) is 3,437.5 square feet in size and located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood. The project site is zoned RH-3 (Residential House District, Three-Family) and within a 40-X Height and Bulk district. (Appellant: Roland Salvato on behalf of the Aquatic Park Neighbors)

(Filed January 31, 2007; companion measure to Files 070155, 070156, 070157, 070158, District 2.)

The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board.

Joseph Butler, representing the appellant

Speakers in support of the appellant: Rollen Suban; Russ Maston; Bruce Hale; Ms. Moberg.

Paul Maltzer and Bill Lica, Planning Department representatives reviewed with the Board the Planning Department's recommendation

David Cincotta, representing the project sponsor

Mr. Kelly, representing the project sponsor

Speakers in support of the project sponsor: Vincent Tamara, subject property owner.

Rebuttal Period:

Joseph Butler, representing the appellant

Elaine Warren, Deputy City Attorney

The President closed the public hearing.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.

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.)

070156 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 869 North Point project.]
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 869 North Point project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve this matter.

Motion to approve this matter failed by the following vote:

Ayes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew

Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Absent: 1- Sandoval

Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew
Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Absent: 1 - Sandoval

070157 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 869 North Point project]
Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 869 North Point project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to table this matter.

Motion to table this matter failed by the following vote:

Ayes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew

Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Absent: 1- Sandoval

Enacted Number: M07-38
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Noes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew
Absent: 1 - Sandoval

070158 [Preparation of findings related to the 869 North Point 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 869 North Point Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Enacted Number: M07-37
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin
Noes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew
Absent: 1 - Sandoval

COMMITTEE REPORTS

070311 [Confirming the appointment of Linda Cheu to the Redevelopment Agency, term ending September 3, 2010.] Mayor
Resolution confirming the appointment of Linda Cheu to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, term ending September 3, 2010.
Enacted Number: 143-07
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070280 [Mayor's Reappointment, Taxi Commission - Patricia Breslin]
Motion approving the Mayor's reappointment of Patricia Breslin to the Taxi Commission, term ending March 1, 2009. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: M07-36
APPROVED 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.
Abdullah Megaheed; expressed concern with issues related to the homeless

James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues related to the SF Public Library

Robert Ball; expressed concern with issues related to power systems

Male speaker; expressed concern with issues related to homeland security

Eugene Gordon Jr.; expressed concern with issues related to religion

Dr. Ahimsa Porter Sum Chai; expressed concern with issues related to construction at toxic sites

Peter Warfield; expressed concern with issues related to the SF Library

Male speaker; expressed concern with issues related to the Golden Gate Park Stables


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.

070350 [Urging Congress to fully restore funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program in the Fiscal Year 2008 budget.] Supervisors Elsbernd, Dufty, Mirkarimi
Resolution urging Congress to fully restore funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program in the Fiscal Year 2008 budget.
Enacted Number: 141-07
ADOPTED

070351 [Sunset Branch Library reopening] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Elsbernd, Jew
Resolution recognizing the reopening of the Sunset Branch Library and commending the San Francisco Public Library and its team for their hard work and commitment to San Francisco and its residents.
Supervisor Jew added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 142-07
ADOPTED

070342 [Final Map - 170 King Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3375, a 202 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 170 King Street being a subdivision of Lot 75 in Assessors Block No. 3794 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: M07-32
APPROVED

070343 [Final Map - 1555 Burke Avenue]
Motion approving Final Map 3069, a 16 Commercial Unit Condominium Project, located at 1555 Burke Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 45 in Assessors Block No. 5203 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: M07-33
APPROVED

070344 [Final Map - 168 Bluxome Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3418, a 48 Unit Live-Work Condominium Project, located at 168 Bluxome Street being a subdivision of Lot 134 in Assessors Block No. 3785 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: M07-34
APPROVED

070345 [Final Map - 673 Brannan Street]
Motion approving Final Map 3419, a 48 Unit Live-Work Condominium Project, located at 673 Brannan Street being a subdivision of Lot 133 in Assessors Block No. 3785 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1 (Public Works Department)
Enacted Number: M07-35
APPROVED

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

070371 [Appropriating $27,376,664 million Tobacco Settlement and Bond Revenue for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Supervisor Elsbernd
Ordinance appropriating $27,376,664 million, including $16,123,659 in Tobacco Settlement Revenue, $2,364,847 in Tobacco Settlement Revenue Interest Earnings, and $8,888,158 in Bond Proceeds to support Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program costs to the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

(Fiscal Impact.)

3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070381 [Amendment to the Visitacion Valley Fee Ordinance] Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 319.2 and 319.3 of the Visitacion Valley Community Facilities and Infrastructure Fee and Fund ordinance to set a lower fee level of $3.00 per square foot for principally permitted projects that do not require material General Plan, Planning Code or Zoning Map amendments, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
3/20/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 4/19/2007.

070382 [Landmark tree designation of California buckeye at 730 28th Avenue] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance designating the California buckeye at 730 28th Avenue (Assessor's Block 1617, Lot 030) as a landmark tree, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070384 [Waiving fees for banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events to commemorate Memorial Day 2007 in San Francisco] Supervisor Peskin
Ordinance waiving banner fees under San Francisco Public Works Code Section 184.78 for up to 60 banners to be placed by the Mayor's Memorial Day Citizens Committee to publicize an event or events commemorating Memorial Day 2007 in San Francisco.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolutions

060589 [Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.
4/28/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
5/10/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning and Police Depts. for review and comment.
6/9/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Department - Type 21 ABC license permitted per Section 218(b).
6/14/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Police Department - Recommend approval with conditions.
8/15/06, CONTINUED. Continued to September 12, 2006
9/12/06, CONTINUED. Continued to September 19, 2006
9/19/06, RE-REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
3/20/07, CALLED FROM COMMITTEE. Pursuant to Rule 5.31, Supervisor Dufty called this measure from City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070367 [City's ADA Transition Plan and Uniform Physical Access Strategy] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution adopting the City's ADA Transition Plan and Uniform Physical Access Strategy.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070369 [Supporting a study to explore small boat storage in the Marina Yacht Harbor] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution supporting a study to explore small boat storage in the Marina Yacht Harbor.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070370 [Waiving certain fees for Anti-War Rally on March 18, 2007] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly
Resolution urging the San Francisco Fire Department to retroactively waive, or reimburse, the ANSWER Coalition for fees paid to hold their March 18th Anti-War rally.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to Rules Committee.

070372 [Confirming the appointment of Stephanie Shakofsky to the Port Commission, fulfilling the current term ending May 1, 2010 left vacant due to the passing of Sue Bierman] Mayor
Resolution confirming the appointment of Stephanie Shakofsky to the Port Commission, fulfilling the current term ending May 1, 2010 left vacant due to the passing of Sue Bierman.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070373 [Honoring Agnes Cassidy on her 100th birthday.] Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell
Resolution honoring Agnes Cassidy on her 100th birthday.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070374 [Urging the United States Congress to save the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), restore the thousands of Seniors cut from the program last year and to expand the program to meet Supervisors Dufty, Daly
Resolution urging the United States Congress to save the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), restore the thousands of Seniors cut from the program last year and to expand the program to meet the increasing need for America's Seniors.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070375 [Commending Gloria Young] Supervisors Peskin, Jew, Elsbernd
Resolution commending Gloria Young for her distinguished service as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk of the City and County of San Francisco.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070376 [Declaring World Water Day on March 22, 2007.] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution declaring March 22, 2007 as World Water Day in the City and County of San Francisco.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070377 [Extending review time for landmark tree designation at 733 27th Avenue.] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution extending the landmark tree designation review period for a holly at 733 27th Avenue (Assessor's Block 1617, Lot 003) for an additional 90 days beyond the 180-day temporary landmark tree designation term in accordance with Public Works Code Section 810(d) and requesting other official acts in connection with this extension.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070378 [Urging the Taxi Commission to resolve the outstanding issues of limousines competing unfairly with Taxis for fares in San Francisco's Hospitality Industry.] Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd
Resolution urging the Taxi Commission to resolve the outstanding issues of limousines competing unfairly with taxis for fares in San Francisco's Hospitality Industry.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070379 [Requesting the amendment of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution requesting the amendment of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Act to provide for the appointee of the Mayor to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
3/20/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070380 [Celebrating Norooz] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Resolution celebrating the Persian New Year of Norooz and proclaiming March 20, 2007, the first day of Norooz.
3/21/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070383 [Disability Access Improvements in Golden Gate Park] Supervisor McGoldrick
Resolution strongly urging the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to comply with file number 060701 and implement the disability access improvements in Golden Gate Park immediately.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070385 [Approval of an historical property contract for 1080 Haight Street ("John C. Spencer House")] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, approving an historical property contract between Fellmore Management LLC, the owner of 1080 Haight Street ("John C. Spencer House"), and the City and County of San Francisco; authorizing the Director of Planning and the Assessor to execute the historical property contract.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070386 [Confirming the reappointment of Michael Hardeman to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2010] Mayor
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael Hardeman to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2010.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070314 [CEQA Findings in Connection with the Trans Bay Cable Project] Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors, acting as responsible agency with respect to the Trans Bay Cable Project Final Environmental Impact Report, adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines in connection with the proposed Trans Bay Cable Project, portions of which would be located within submerged lands and a portion of 23rd Street that are in the City and County of San Francisco and under the Port of San Francisco's jurisdiction.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/20/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute resolution bearing the same title.
3/20/07, ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070315 [Trans Bay Cable Project Non-Exclusive Licenses] Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell
Resolution approving (1) Port Commission License No. 14324, a non-exclusive license for the use of property consisting of approximately 9.4 miles of submerged lands, a small portion of shoreline along 23rd Street, and a portion of 23rd Street to install a 400 MW high voltage transmission line, with a term of four years and consideration including license payments to the Port in excess of $1.26 million and payments to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission equaling $3.5 million, and (2) Port Commission License No. 14325, a non-exclusive license for use of the property for operation of the transmission line with a term of twenty-five years with three options to renew for ten (10) years each and one option to renew for seven years and consideration including license payments to the Port in excess of $1.2 million dollars annually, public benefit payments to Port equaling $5.5 million and payments to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in excess of $20 million to implement, advance, promote or enhance policies and projects consistent with City Energy Policies, both between Trans Bay Cable LLC and the City and County of San Francisco acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission and the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
3/6/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
3/20/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submited a substitute resolution bearing new title.
3/20/07, ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Hearings

070361 [Status of PUC's Proposition A projects] Supervisor Jew
Hearing to determine: 1) Schedule for completing the bond-funded projects; 2) Is the work on schedule?; 3) What short and long term maintenance provisions are included in the scope of work to avoid costly bond measures in the future?.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee.

070362 [Redevelopment of Candlestick Point and the Hunters Point Shipyard for an intergrated mixed-use project] Supervisor Maxwell
Hearing to consider the City's progress, working in cooperation with Lennar Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency, on developing a conceptual proposal for a mixed-use development on Candlestick Point and Hunters Point Shipyard (See Resolution 070099).
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

070363 [3-Year Budget Projection for General Fund Supported Operations FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09] Supervisor Daly
Hearing to consider the 3-Year Budget Projection for General Fund Supported Operations FY 2006-07 through FY 2008-09.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070364 [Addressing appropriateness of the position of the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff] Supervisor Daly
Hearing to consider appropriateness, including authority in the City Charter and the Annual Salary Ordinance, of Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) funding for the Mayor's Deputy Chief of Staff for Transportation.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070365 [SFUSD and City Partnership for Achievement] Supervisor Dufty
Hearing on the "SFUSD and City Partnership for Achievement: the Mayor and Superintendent's Plan for City-School District Partnership to Improve San Francisco's Public Schools." The hearing will discuss goals, objectives, and planned actions of the Partnership for Achievement as well as updates on the progress made towards the goals and objectives.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that this item be referred to City and School District Select Committee.

070366 [Joint Use of SFUSD Property] Supervisor Dufty
Hearing on the status of a possible Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) regarding reciprocal use of school yards, playgrounds, and buildings, by community groups outside of school hours -- as well as access to and use of City Facilities by SFUSD for student activities. The hearing will discuss the process and fees associated with reserving school space by members of the community and city facilities by schools. The hearing will also discuss how other cities work with their respective school districts to ensure that the broader community can have access to school property for community purposes and vice versa.
3/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be referred to City and School District Select Committee

070368 [Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Hearing before the Public Safety Committee calling upon the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to report on public safety conditions citywide and neighborhood crime levels. The Department shall provide the following information: 1) update on crime statistics as it applies to our criminal justice system; 2) data and plans on the progress of crime fighting measures and violence prevention programs; 3) reports on the arrest, charged and prosecution of Level A crimes in particular violence-based offenses; 4) any other information relevant to said subject.
3/21/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

070325 [Authorizing the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.42 and amending Section 10.100-195, to authorize the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services pursuant to SB 1773, and setting an expiration date. (Public Health Department)
3/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070327 [Consent Calendar Procedures] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 316.2, 316.3, 316.4, 316.5, 316.6, 316.7 and 316.8 to conform the procedures for consideration of Planning Commission consent calendar items in the Neighborhood-Commercial and South of Market districts and for live-work units in RH and RM districts. (Planning Department)
3/8/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 4/9/2007. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Planning Commission Resolutions 17373 and 17342)

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

070322 [Settlement of Claim - Glorina Crisostomo]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Ms. Glorina Crisostomo against San Francisco for $30,000; claim was filed on May 16, 2006. (City Attorney)
3/7/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070323 [Settlement of Claim - Eun Young Lee]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Eun Young Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for payment of $88,493 and reinstatement of paid leave to vacation account; claim was filed on April 3, 2005. (City Attorney)
3/7/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

070324 [Gift of Equipment to Fire Department]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to accept a gift of a custom firefighter air system to be installed within the Folsom Street training tower valued at $15,000 from Rescue Air Systems for training, emergency preparedness, high rise safety, and related purposes. (Fire Department)
3/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070326 [Reprogramming of $789,715 from SFGH's equipment budget to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to reprogram $789,715 in funding budgeted at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) for medical equipment to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade in FY 2006-07. (Public Health Department)

(Fiscal Impact.)

3/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070328 [Board Review and Approval of 2007 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs Application]
Resolution approving the City and County of San Francisco 2007 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Programs and fulfilling the San Francisco Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more. (Human Services Department)
3/12/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Requests Granted

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 and or replacing faded parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations:
· Many of the "No Parking" for street cleaning signs on Pine between Steiner and Baker are no longer readable.
· "No Left Turn" at the west side median at Geary and Divisadero needs replacing.
· Broderick Street sign is missing at the intersection of Broderick and Pine.
· Many of the "No Parking" for street cleaning signs on Ellis between Divisadero and Broderick are no longer readable.

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 Pedestrian Crossing signal covers at the following locations:
· Bush and Webster
· Buchanan and Sutter
· Steiner and Fell

From: Supervisor Dufty
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring that all Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) must post signage advising customers and neighbors how to report problems, such as litter or graffiti, for service.

From: Supervisor McGoldrick
To: Director, Planning Department
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing the following general advertising signs from the following locations:
· 2500 Block of 19th Ave. - wheatpasted posters
· 2409 19th Ave. - AT&T advertisement on South facing wall, approx. 30ft.x50ft.
· 4627 Geary - general advertising sign on West facing wall
· 1890 Bryant - wheatpasted posters on both corners

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Public Utilities Commission
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Public Utilities Commission to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations:
Metal Poles
· Southeast corner of Geary and Divisadero
· Northwest corner of Divisadero and Turk (high up on pole)
· Southwest corner of California and Scott
· Near 2663 California
· Near 2605 California
· Near 2011 California
· Northeast corner of California and Octavia
· Northeast corner of Grove and Fillmore
Wooden Poles
· Near 2677 California
· Near 2611 California

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:
· South side of the intersection of Pine and Baker near the crosswalk in the center.
· Near 926 Grove

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 parking meters on Steiner between Geary and O'Farrell.

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:
Examiner
· Southeast corner of Divisadero and Pine
· Northeast corner of Sutter and Pine

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:
· Near 762 Fulton
· Northeast corner of Broderick and Eddy
· Northeast corner of Broderick and Ellis
· Northeast corner of Post and Baker
· Northeast corner of Fillmore and California
· Southeast corner of Lyon and Sutter

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 switch boxes and phone switch boxes at the following locations:
Light Switch Boxes:
· Northeast corner of Page and Divisadero
· Southwest corner of California and Steiner
· Southwest corner of Geary and Steiner
· Northeast corner of Fillmore and Eddy

Phone Switch Boxes:
· Northeast corner of Broderick and Bush
· Southwest corner of Grove and Webster

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 at the following property locations:
· 834 Divisadero
· 1901 Divisadero
· 2401 Post
· 1919 California
· 1550 Steiner
· 629 Webster
· 701-703 Webster

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:
· Broderick between O'Farrell and Ellis
· Lyon between Post and Sutter
· Baker between Sutter and Post (west side of street)
· Baker between Pine and Bush
· California between Laguna and Gough (south side of street)
· Pine between Webster and Laguna
· Pine between Steiner and Baker
· Bush between Baker and Webster
· Turk between Fillmore and Webster
· Webster between Eddy and Turk
· Grove between Webster and Steiner
· 1881 Post
· 1145 Divisadero

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 garbage cans at the following locations:
· Southwest corner of Grove and Webster
· Northeast corner of Grove and Fillmore

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Chief, Fire Department
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Fire Department and/or the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations: Southwest corner of Pine and Octavia (Fire Hydrant) and the Southwest corner of Grove and Fillmore (Emergency Box).

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 STOP signs (front and back) at the following locations:
· Southwest corner of Lyon and Sutter
· Southeast corner of Grove and Fillmore
· Northwest corner of Grove and Fillmore


In Memoriams
Kitty Castro - Supervisors Ammiano and Dufty

Mordkhe Schaechter - Supervisor Dufty

Robert Henry Guggenheim - Supervisor Dufty

Antwanisha Morgan - Supervisor Maxwell


ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 5:08 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 April 17, 2007.


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