Board of Supervisors : May 01, 2007

City and County of San Francisco

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

City and County of San Francisco seal

MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 1, 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:	Tom Ammiano, Michela Alioto-Pier, 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 2:32 p.m.

Privilege of the Floor



	Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, 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: 10 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Maxwell



	Supervisor Peskin introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Pierre Amondji, Governor and Mayor of Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire, Africa, sister city to San Francisco.

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

070317	[Appropriating $10,549,123 of current project funding and fund balance to revise the Five-Year Capital Plan in the San Francisco International Airport for Fiscal Year 2006-2007]		Mayor
	Ordinance appropriating $10,549,123, including the de-appropriation of $8,547,251 in current project funding and appropriating $2,001,872 of Airport's contingency fund balance, for various San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) capital projects to reflect the updated SFIA Five-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 through Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (Fiscal Impact.)









	Enacted Number:	105-07
	FINALLY PASSED

070408	[Public Employment - Administrative Services (ADM), Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Public Works (DPW) and Emergency Communications Department (ECD)]		Mayor
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed changes to Administrative Services (ADM), Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Public Works (DPW) and Emergency Communications Department (ECD) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 7.00 FTEs.













	Enacted Number:	94-07
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

070230	[Reducing the speed limit on Third Street between Kirkwood and Shafter Streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour and increasing the speed limit on Third Street between Jamestown Avenue and
	Ordinance amending Section 175.29 of the Traffic Code to lower the speed limit on Third Street between Kirkwood and Shafter Streets from 30 to 25 miles per hour, and establishing a 30 mile per hour speed limit on Third Street between Jamestown Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard.









	Enacted Number:	106-07
	FINALLY PASSED

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.









	Enacted Number:	107-07
	FINALLY PASSED

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 100 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.











	Enacted Number:	109-07
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

070327	[Consent Calendar Procedures - Planning Commission]		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)









	Enacted Number:	104-07
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Public Safety Committee

070453	[Grant to support the Hospital Preparedness Program through the San Francisco Department of Public Health]		Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $448,967 from the California Department of Health Services, Emergency Preparedness Office, for year 5 of the Hospital Preparedness Program, for the period of September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007.







	Enacted Number:	232-07
	ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

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








	PASSED, ON FIRST READING

070420	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Javed Malik]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Javed Malik against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 10, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 438-564; entitled Javed Malik, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)








	PASSED, ON FIRST READING

070434	[Appointment - Urban Forestry Council]
	Resolution appointing Bonnie Ora Sherk, Carolyn Blair, Kelly Quirke, Milton Marks, Jocelyn Cohen, and Lena Miller, terms ending April 5, 2009, to the Urban Forestry Council. Bonnie Ora Sherk, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 2, must be a representative of the tree management profession (International Society of Arboriculture, American Society of Landscape Architects, etc.), for a two year-term ending April 5, 2009. Carolyn Blair, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 3, must be from non-profit organization involved in urban forestry or other environmentally-related issues, for a two year-term ending April 5, 2009. Kelly Quirke, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 4, must be from non-profit organization involved in urban forestry or other environmentally-related issues, for a two-year term ending April 5, 2009. Milton Marks, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 6, must be an at-large member, for a two year-term ending April 5, 2009. Jocelyn Cohen, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 7, must be an at-large member, for a two-year term ending April 5, 2009. Lena Miller, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 8, must be an at-large member, for a two-year term ending April 5, 2009.









	Enacted Number:	231-07
	ADOPTED

070438	[Appointment - Commission on the Aging Advisory Council]
	Resolution appointing Mary Higgins and Anna Maria Pierini, terms ending March 31, 2008, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council; residency requirement waived. Mary Higgins, succeeding Marylouise Lovett, term expired, seat 3, must be a nominee of District 10 Supervisor, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending March 31, 2008. Anna Maria Pierini, succeeding Jessica Bay, term expired, seat 4, must be a nominee of District 3 Supervisor, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending March 31, 2008.











	Enacted Number:	230-07
	ADOPTED

070478	[Appointment - Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana Offenses]
	Resolution appointing Mira Ingram, term ending January 1, 2009, to the Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana Offenses. Mira Ingram, new appointment, seat 1, must be a medical cannabis patient, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending January 1, 2009.









	Enacted Number:	229-07
	ADOPTED

070480	[Appointment - Mental Health Board]
	Resolution appointing Tom Purvis and Rebecca Turner, terms ending January 31, 2010, to the Mental Health Board. Tom Purvis, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 14, must be a family member, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending January 31, 2010. Rebecca Turner, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 15, must be a health professional, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending January 31, 2010.









	Enacted Number:	228-07
	ADOPTED

070484	[Appointment - Surplus Property Citizens' Advisory Committee]
	Resolution appointing Jed Lane, term ending January 18, 2009, to the Surplus Property Citizens' Advisory Committee. Jed Lane, succeeding Richard Lee, term expired, Seat 3, must hold a Real Estate and/or Broker's license, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending January 18, 2009.









	Enacted Number:	227-07
	ADOPTED

070479	[Appointment - Graffiti Advisory Board]
	Resolution appointing Michael Cashion, term ending April 10, 2009, to the Graffiti Advisory Board. Michael Cashion, new appointment, seat 14, must represent business that operates in San Francisco and be a property owner, for a two-year term ending April 10, 2009.









	Enacted Number:	226-07
	ADOPTED





	PASS THE CONSENT AGENDA by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The foregoing item from the Budget and Finance Committee was acted upon by the following vote

070267	[Second Amendment to Master Tournament Agreement between City and PGA Tour, Inc.]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Resolution approving and authorizing a Second Amendment to the Master Tournament Agreement with PGA Tour, Inc., for the use of Harding Park Golf Course for certain professional golf tournaments.














	Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Maxwell





	ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Absent: 1 - Maxwell

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

070407	[Appropriating $28,050,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for Affordable Housing projects, Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants, and housing services for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]		Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Dufty, McGoldrick
	Ordinance appropriating $28,050,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007, including $20,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable family housing, housing for seniors and persons with disabilities, and housing for persons, including but not limited to 18-24 year old youths exiting systems of care, who are currently homeless or who at risk of being homeless; $5,000,000 to the Mayor's Office of Housing for repairs and services at public housing developments; $2,500,000 for the Real Ownership Opportunities for Tenants project (ROOTS); $550,000 for the Mayor's Office of Community Development for the acquisition of a site for a Housing Services Collaborative in the Mission District/Dolores Park Area for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of expenditure plans by the Finance Committee. (Fiscal Impact.)

















	Enacted Number:	110-07
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew

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.)









	Enacted Number:	103-07
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier

Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

070306	[Landmark tree designation of Coast Live Oak at 20-26 Rosemont Place]		Supervisor Dufty
	Ordinance designating the Coast Live Oak at 20-26 Rosemont Place (Assessor's Block 3534, Lot 22) as a landmark tree, making findings supporting the designation, and requesting official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation.











	Enacted Number:	108-07
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

070335	[Approving an Amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to Extend the Redevelopment Agency's Time for Repaying Debt]	Supervisor Daly
	Ordinance approving an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to extend the time for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's receipt of tax increment and to suspend both the limit on the total indebtedness outstanding at any one time and the limit on the total number of dollars of tax increment revenue that may be received by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under the Plan in order to continue financing Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund activities under the Plan. (Fiscal Impact.)








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

070450	[Appropriating $31,750,000 of Airport Operating Fund Balance for a potential interest rate swap termination payment for the San Francisco International Airport Fiscal Year 2006-2007]	Mayor
	Ordinance appropriating $31,750,000 of San Francisco International Airport Operating Fund Balance to provide appropriations for a potential interest rate swap termination payment as part of the Airport's ongoing debt management program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (Fiscal Impact.)










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

070313	[Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency]		Supervisor Maxwell
	Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $3,887,113 of federal Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities funding for design and construction of Muni's Islais Creek Facility. (Fiscal Impact.)









	Enacted Number:	236-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070360	[Board of Supervisors Resolution re Refunding Bond and Swaps Authorization]
	Resolution approving the issuance of up to $1,400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport second series revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refinancing bonds and subordinate bonds of the Airport Commission; Approving the maximum interest rate, notional amount and term of certain interest rate swap transactions in connection with such refunding bonds; Approving Assured Guaranty Corp. and CIFG Assurance North America, Inc. as providers of reserve fund surety bonds and the forms of reimbursement agreement relating thereto; and approving certain related matters. (Airport Commission)









	Enacted Number:	235-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070396	[Lease of Real Property at 1145 Market Street]
	Resolution authorizing extension and amendment of a lease of real property at 1145 Market Street for the Health Service System. (Real Estate Department)







	Enacted Number:	218-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070417	[Issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds - Drew School]		Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Resolution approving the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance and/or refinance various capital facilities owned by Drew School or an affiliate.











	Enacted Number:	225-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070465	[Contract with nonprofit Owners' Association for administration of Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit District]		Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Resolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association "Fillmore Jazz District Community Association of San Francisco" for administration of the property-based business improvement district known as the "Fillmore Jazz Community Benefit District," pursuant to Section 36651 of the California Streets and Highways Code.









	Enacted Number:	219-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

070079	[Approving Nonprofit Performing Arts Loan Program Rules and Regulations]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution approving Rules and Regulations for the Nonprofit Performing Arts Loan Program.











	Enacted Number:	223-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070138	[Public Information Officer Conduct Standards]		Supervisor Peskin
	Resolution establishing standards for the conduct of the City's Public Information Officers.









	Enacted Number:	237-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

070556	[Hearing - Appropriating $5,000,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]
	Hearing to consider the ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program to the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of an expenditure plan by the Finance Committee.




	The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. Speakers: Jane Vaugh; M. Swartz; Luis Corado; Ed Donaldson; Alex Samasi; Joyce Lamaga. Christian Martin, Budget Analyst's Office. Matthew Franklin, Mayor's Office of Housing. Mira Belvar, Mayor's Office of Housing. The President declared the public hearing closed.

	HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.

Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report Without Recommendation

070555	[Appropriating $5,000,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]	Supervisors Sandoval, Daly, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Dufty, McGoldrick
	Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program to the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of an expenditure plan by the Finance Committee.






	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Elsbernd, Jew

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



	Supervisor Peskin welcomed, introduced, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Dr. Mario Mormorunni. Supervisors Mirkarimi and Sandoval welcomed, introduced, and presented Certificates of Honor to Dimitri Peterman and Teresa Fisher. Supervisor Sandoval welcomed, introduced, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the organizers of the May Day March. Supervisor Mirkarimi welcomed, introduced, and presented Certificates of Honor to citizens from Dar Far in recognition of their fight against genocide.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

070462	[Waiver of temporary street space occupancy fee on May 5, 2007 for Small Business Week Sidewalk Sale]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Ordinance waiving the fee in Public Works Code Section 724.1(b) for temporary street space occupancy in certain sections of the City on Saturday, May 5, 2007 as part of Small Business Week.












	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, 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 relating to the homeless James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Eugene Gordon Jr.; expressed concern with various issues Robin Croft; expressed concern with issues relating to disease prevention Peter Warfield; expressed concern with issues relating to the library Mike Petrelis; expressed concern with issues relating to the Department of Public Health Male speakers; expressed concern with issues relating to public comment

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

070537	[Legislative Analyst Request - Police programs]	Supervisor Dufty
	Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to identify the practices, outcomes, and requirements of successful police programs that trace firearms in order to identify patterns of illegal gun trafficking and discover persons associated with the crime under investigation.






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

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.

070548	[Commending Horizons Unlimited for over forty years of outstanding work]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution commending Horizons Unlimited for over forty years of outstanding community work.





	Enacted Number:	224-07
	ADOPTED

070549	[Urging the California State Legislature to Oppose AB 815]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution urging the California State Legislature to oppose AB 815, which proposes to take crucial animal control and welfare issues out of the jurisdiction of municipalities.





	Enacted Number:	233-07
	ADOPTED

070550	[Supporting AB 1358, the California Complete Streets Act of 2007]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution supporting AB 1358, the California Complete Streets Act of 2007.





	Enacted Number:	238-07
	ADOPTED

070551	[Gift to City of Travel from Chamber of Commerce for 2007 CityTrip]		Supervisor Peskin
	Resolution accepting a gift of airfare, accommodations and conference fees valued in an amount of $16,800 from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for four City officials or employees to join the Chamber on its 2007 CityTrip to Boston.





	Enacted Number:	220-07
	ADOPTED

070552	[Accept-Expend State Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice]		Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $99,833 from the State Corrections Standards Authority for the purposes of implementing local juvenile justice accountability measures through the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG).





	Enacted Number:	202-07
	ADOPTED

070553	[Urging the San Francisco Unified School District not to eliminate the computer lab at Guadalupe Elementary School]		Supervisor Sandoval
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District not to eliminate the computer lab at Guadalupe Elementary School.





	Enacted Number:	221-07
	ADOPTED

070547	[Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 8, 2007, at 3:30 PM]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Motion requesting the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 8, 2007 at 3:30 PM for the purpose of hearing a status report on the Health Access Plan (HAP) from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE).





	Enacted Number:	M07-56
	APPROVED





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

IMPERATIVE AGENDA
	Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding.Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions.


	[Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."






	Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to approve Serious Injury Findings. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval


	[Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.






	Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve the Brown Act Finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070571	[Concurring in Declaration of Emergency]		Mayor, Supervisor Peskin
	Motion concurring in the April 30, 2007 Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, and in the actions taken to meet the emergency.



	Enacted Number:	M07-57
	APPROVED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval


	[Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.






	Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve the Brown Act Finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval


	[Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.






	Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve the Purely Commendatory Finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

070572	[Asian Pacific American Heritage Month]		Supervisor Jew
	Resolution recognizing May 2007 as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.



	Enacted Number:	234-07
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Ordinances

070573	[Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Selected Departments, as of May 1, 2007, Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008]
	Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Selected Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 1, 2007 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. (Mayor) (Fiscal Impact.)
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070574	[Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance for Selected Departments, Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008]
	Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Selected Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008. (Mayor) (Fiscal Impact.)
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070582	[Public Employment - Treasurer/Tax Collector]	Mayor
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed change to Treasurer/Tax Collector (TTX) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 1.00 position (.04 FTE).
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070583	[Authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors to impose special collections fee to recover actual City collection costs in addition to existing penalties for late	Mayor
	Ordinance amending Traffic Code Section 131 establishing a special collections fee to recover City collection costs for late citation payments, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors to impose the special collections fee to recover actual City collection costs in addition to existing penalties for late citation payments. (Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.)
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 05/07/07 - Referred to Planning for Environmental Review. 5/17/07 - Response received from Planning-exempt form CEQA.

070586	[Prohibiting outdoor use of single feed rodenticides in City Parks]	Supervisor Jew
	Ordinance amending Sections 300 and 305 of the Environment Code to prohibit the outdoor use of single feed rodenticides in City Parks.
	5/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 5/31/2007.

070589	[Harding Park Golf Course--Fee Increase]	Supervisor McGoldrick
	Ordinance amending Section 12.12 of the Park Code to increase fees at the Harding Park golf course by fifteen percent (15%); and to require the Recreation and Park Department to produce a mid-year report on the effect of the increase, and to prepare a three (3) year fiscal viability plan to substantially reduce the General Fund contribution to the golf program. mment
	5/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Government Audit and Oversight Committee, expires on 5/31/2007. 5/08/07- Referred to Planning for environmental review.

070590	[Requiring that Individuals be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants to assist in "get out the vote" activities]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 41D.4, to require that individuals engaged in "get out the vote" activities be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants, on the same basis as any other visitor under the Uniform Visitor Policy.
	5/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 5/31/2007.

Resolutions

070584	[Proposition J Contract/Certification of Specified Contracted-Out Services Previously Approved for Enterprise Departments]	Mayor
	Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: employee and public parking management, information booth, security services, and shuttle bus services (Airport); paratransit and security services, citation information, janitorial and landscaping, coin counting and collection, security services, and towing services (MTA Parking & Traffic); janitorial and security services (Port).
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070585	[Approving the First Amendment to the Service Agreement and Property Use License for Towing, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned and Illegally Parked Vehicles]	Mayor
	Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Service Agreement and Property Use License for Towing, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned and Illegally Parked Vehicles between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and TEGSCO, LLC, d.b.a. San Francisco AutoReturn.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070592	[Urging Congress to Amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984]	Supervisor Daly
	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.
	5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070593	[SRO Voter Education and Registration]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Resolution urging increased voter education and registration outreach to SRO residents by the Department of Elections and urging SRO managers and owners to facilitate access for these purposes.
	5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070594	[Commending California Victory]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Sandoval
	Resolution commending California Victory for its community spirit and the formation of the new San Francisco United Soccer League's Division One Team.
	5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070595	[State Budget Augmentation for Adult Protective Services Program]	Mayor
	Resolution urging the State Legislature to appropriate $20 million in additional funding for the Adult Protective Services Program, on an annual basis, beginning in fiscal year 2007-2008.
	5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070596	[Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $86,520 in federal Section 5303 Technical Study funding to develop and produce the FY 2008 Short Range Transit Plan.
	5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

070572	[Asian Pacific American Heritage Month]	Supervisor Jew
	Resolution recognizing May 2007 as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" in the City and County of San Francisco.
	5/1/07, ADOPTED.

060004	[Interdepartmental jurisdictional transfer of property near Islais Creek, Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets]	Supervisor Maxwell
	Resolution transferring jurisdiction of the real property identified as portions of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 4352/001 and 4382/005 from the Public Utilities Commission to the Municipal Transportation Agency as part of the new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the transfer of jurisdiction is consistent with the City's General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)
	1/5/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use Committee.

	2/7/06, TRANSFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

	11/20/06, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.37.

	5/1/07, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.23. Supervisor Maxwell requested this mattter be reactivated.

	5/1/07, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

Motions

070571	[Concurring in Declaration of Emergency]	Mayor, Supervisor Peskin
	Motion concurring in the April 30, 2007 Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, and in the actions taken to meet the emergency.
	5/1/07, APPROVED.

Hearings

070575	[Micro-Loan Programs]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Hearing to explore the feasibility of establishing a micro-loan program in the City and County of San Francisco and will examine the existing non-profit programs available to San Francisco residents.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

070576	[Sherman School PA System]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Hearing on the Sherman School PA System.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be calendared at the May 17, 2007 City and School District Select Committee.

070577	[SPUR Emergency Response Task Force]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Hearing on the findings of the SPUR Emergency Response Task Force.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

070578	[City's ability to amend the Administrative Code by adding Chapter 80, Sections 80.1 through 80.10 to require refiners of motor fuels to divorce company-owned service stations in the City	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing regarding the City's ability to amend the Administrative Code by adding Chapter 80, Sections 80.1 through 80.10 to require refiners of motor fuels to divorce company-owned service stations in the City and County of San Francisco, to preclude refiners from owning service stations in San Francisco in the future, and barring discrimination by refiners in the wholesale prices charged to service stations in San Francisco.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be calendared at the May 17, 2007 Rules Committee.

070579	[Mayor's Proposed May Budget 2007-2008]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing to review the Mayor's Proposed May Budget 2007-2008.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070580	[Controller's 9 Month Report]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing to consider the Controller's 9 Month Report.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

070581	[Controller's audit risk assessment and audit schedule]	Supervisor Elsbernd
	Hearing on the Controller's audit risk assessment and audit schedule.
	5/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

070401	[San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional Agencies]	Supervisor Daly
	Hearing to explore San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional Agencies--Association of Bay Area Governments, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
	3/27/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

	5/1/07, CALLED FROM COMMITTEE. Pursuant to Rule 5.31, Supervisor Daly called this measure from City Operations and Neighborhood Services Commitee.

Charter Amendments

070587	[Homicide Prevention Plan; Survivor Assistance; Funding for Violence Prevention Programs]	Supervisor Daly
	Charter amendment (First Draft) to add Section 16.126 to: establish a San Francisco Homicide Prevention Plan and Homicide Prevention Planning Council; create a Survivors' Advocate and a City fund to help pay specified expenses for survivors of homicide victims; establish a Violence Prevention Fund and appropriate an additional $10 million per year for the next three years to fund violence prevention programs identified in the Plan; and, set an expiration date.
	5/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 5/31/2007.

070588	[Creating a Public Works Commission, setting its powers and duties; authorizing the Mayor to appoint the Director of Public Works; requiring a performance audit of DPW every 3 years; and	Supervisor Sandoval
	Charter amendment (First Draft) to add a new Section 4.121.5 and to amend Sections 4.130, D3.750-4, and F1.104, to create a Public Works Commission and establish its powers and duties, authorize the Mayor to appoint the Director of Public Works, and require the Controller to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Public Works every three years, and by amending Section 9.113.5, to allocate one-tenth of any excess General Fund revenues in any given year, as defined in the Rainy Day Reserve amendment, to street repair and reconstruction.
	5/1/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 5/31/2007.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

070509	[Settlement of Government Claim - San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the government claim filed by the San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd., against the City and County of San Francisco, on January 29, 2007, including the execution and delivery of a related rent credit agreement. (City Attorney)
	4/23/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

070529	[Gift of Equipment to Fire Department]
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to accept a gift of a 1988 GMC flatbed truck with a lift hoist valued at $14,779 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for emergency preparedness, training, public safety and related purposes. (Fire Department)
	4/20/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

PROPOSED MOTIONS

Requests Granted





	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 Oak and Pierce Southwest corner of Gough and Page All poles on Fell between Octavia and Laguna Northeast corner of Hayes and Fillmore Wooden Poles Southwest corner of Page and Steiner (also metal box on the pole says "PIGS") 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: 867 Oak Street and 455 Haight Street. 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 located at the following locations: In front of 580 Market (Phone Booths, unable to identify company) Clear Channel (Billboard #1215) near the northeast corner of Hayes and Divisadero Northwest corner of Gough and Page (Mailboxes) 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: Northwest corner of Hayes and Scott (Chronicle) Northwest corner of Hayes and Scott (Yahoo Jobs) Northwest corner of Hayes and Webster (Advertiser) Northeast corner Haight and Steiner (SF Weekly) 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: Northeast corner of Oak and Steiner Southeast corner of Fell and Webster Southeast corner of Fell 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 at the following property location: 485 Scott Street. 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 following public property locations: Emergency Boxes Southwest corner of Gough and Page Southwest corner of Pierce and Page Southwest corner of Oak and Steiner Southeast corner of Page and Steiner 300 Block of Webster in front of John Muir Elementary School Fire Hydrant Southwest corner of Haight and Laguna Northwest corner of Fell and 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 STOP signs at the following locations: Southwest corner of Waller and Pierce Northeast corner of Pierce and Page Southwest corner of Pierce and Page Northeast corner of Page and Steiner Southwest corner of Haight and Laguna Northwest corner of Hayes and Laguna 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: Waller between Divisadero and Scott Steiner between Oak and Waller Page between Webster and Pierce Scott between Oak and Grove Fell between Laguna and Webster Hayes between Pierce and Divisadero 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 parking meters at the following locations: On Gough between Haight and Page On Hayes between Laguna and Octavia 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 Signals at the following locations: All four corners at Webster and Oak North side of Market between Gough and Octavia From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the feasibility of repainting the crosswalks at Waller and Divisadero and Waller and Castro, the yellow striping. From: Supervisor Sandoval To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to inquire of the Bureau of Building Repair as to the current conditions of the four City-owned properties home to child care centers. A report, due in 30 days, may include building repairs and maintenance records, why said buildings have not been repaired or maintained in good standards and more importantly, what is going to be done to solve this problem. From: Supervisor Sandoval To: Chief, Police Department Requesting/Inquiring: Inquiring about the Police Department's process for granting valet parking permits. The Department's response should address the following issues: Describe in detail the process by which businesses obtain a valet parking permit. Does the department collaborate with any other City department during the process? If so, please describe. Is the application fee a one-time fee or is it assessed annually? How much is the fee? When was the fee last increased? What is the process for raising the fee? For what length of time is the permit valid? Does the Department monitor revenue generated for purposes of the parking tax? Please provide a list of all current permit holders and unprocessed applications. Does the department provide the signage used by permit holders, including any portable sign holders? If so, does the department pass the related costs onto the permit applicant? If not, are there standards in place for signs and sign holders which are not City issued? What are the penalties in place for persons who operate a white zone without a permit? Please provide any written materials the Department has regarding white parking zones including the application form. Further requesting that the San Francisco Police Department respond within 30 days.

In Memoriams





	Kenny Green - Supervisors Peskin and Dufty John Clarke - Supervisor Elsbernd Lou Papan - Entire Board

ADJOURNMENT





	There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 4:30 p.m. Kay Gulbengay, Interim 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 June 5, 2007.

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