Board of Supervisors : April 22, 2008

City and County of San Francisco

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

MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors

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

Members Present:	Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Carmen Chu, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Sophie Maxwell, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval.
Members Excused:	Jake McGoldrick.
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 McGoldrick was noted absent. There was a quorum present.

Supervisor McGoldrick Excused from Attendance


	Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor McGoldrick from attendance. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES


	Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

Supervisors Daly and Dufty Excused From Voting
	Supervisors Daly and Dufty previously excused from voting on File No. 071157 at the Board meeting of 4/8/08.

071157	[Planning Code Amendments to implement the Market and Octavia Area Plan]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, McGoldrick
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to implement the Market and Octavia Area Plan of the General Plan by amending Section 102.5 (District); Section 121.1 (Development on Large Lots, Neighborhood Commercial Districts); Section 121.2 (Use Size Limits (Non-Residential), Neighborhood Commercial Districts); Section 124 (Basic Floor Area Ratio); Section 132 (Front Setback); Section 134 (Rear Yards); Section 135 (Usable Open Space For Dwelling Units and Group Housing); Section 144 (Treatment of Ground Story On Street Frontages); Section 145.1 (Street Frontages, Neighborhood Commercial Districts); Section 145.4 (Street Frontages Downtown and Mixed-Use Districts); Section 151.1 (Schedule of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces); Section 152. (Schedule of Required Off-Street Freight Loading Spaces in Districts Other Than C-3 or South of Market); Section 153 (Rules for Calculation of Required Spaces); Section 154 (Minimum dimensions for required off-street parking, freight loading and service vehicle spaces); Section 155 (General Standards as to Location and Arrangement of Off-Street Parking, Freight Loading and Service Vehicle Facilities); Section 156 (Parking Lots); Section 166 (Requirements for Provision of Car-Share Parking Spaces); Section 167 (Parking Costs Separated from Housing Costs in New Residential Buildings); Section 201 (Classes of Use Districts); Section 207.1. (Rules For Calculation Of Dwelling Unit Densities); Section 207.4 (Density of Dwelling Units in Neighborhood Commercial Districts); Section 208 (Density Limitations for Group Housing); Section 209.1-209.9 (Uses Permitted in RTO Districts); Section 234.2 (Requiring CU Authorization for specified uses in P Districts within the Market and Octavia Neighborhood Area); Section 253 (Review of Proposed Buildings and Structures Exceeding a Height of 40 Feet in R Districts); Section 270 (Bulk Limits: Measurement); Section 303 (Conditional Uses: Determination); Section 304 (Planned Unit Developments: Criteria and Limitations); Section 311 (Residential Permit Review Procedures for RH and RM Districts: Applicability); Section 315 (Inclusionary Housing requirements) including adding a fee on new residential development in the Plan Area in addition to the existing inclusionary housing requirements in a per square foot amount of $8 in the Van Ness Market Special Use District, $4 in the Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) district, and $0 in the Transit-Oriented Residential (RTO) district; Section 316 (Procedures for Conditional Use Authorization in Neighborhood Commercial and South of Market Districts and for Live/Work Units in RH, RM, and RTO Districts); Section 603 (Exempted Signs); Section 606 (Residential Districts); Section 702.1 (Neighborhood Commercial Use Districts); Section 720.1 (Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial Transit District) to conform these sections with the new VNMDR-SUD, NCT and RTO district controls; and adding new zoning districts and a new special use district including Section 121.5 to establish controls for Development on Large Lots in Residential Districts; Section 121.6 to restrict lot mergers in residential districts and on pedestrian-oriented streets; Section 158.1 related to Non-accessory Parking Garages in NCT and RTO Districts and the Van Ness and Market Downtown Residential Special Use District; Section

	Enacted Number:	72-08
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 3 - Daly, Dufty, McGoldrick

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

071596	[Audio or video recording of public meetings held in City Hall hearing rooms]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Daly
	Ordinance amending Section 67.14 of the Administrative Code to require that any public meeting held in a City Hall hearing room that is equipped with audio or video recording facilities be audio or video recorded and to further require that such audio or video recording be made available for review on the City's web site.

	Enacted Number:	80-08
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080278	[Clarifying when the Ethics Commission must raise the individual expenditure ceiling in the partial public financing program for candidates for Mayor and the Board of Supervisors, and		Supervisor Daly
	Ordinance amending Sections 1.108, 1.134.5, and 1.144 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, to clarify when the Executive Director of the Ethics Commission shall raise the Individual Expenditure Ceiling for a candidate for Mayor or the Board of Supervisors and to make technical corrections.

	Enacted Number:	74-08
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation

071670	[Administrative fines for violation of City ordinances]		Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 100, entitled "Procedures Governing the Imposition of Administrative Fines" and encompassing Section 100.1 through 100.16, to establish a procedure for the enforcement, collection, and administrative review administrative fines imposed for violation of City ordinances.

	Enacted Number:	73-08
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

080332	[Security Services Contract Approval - Guardsmark LLC- $21,100,370]
	Resolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the Guardsmark LLC to provide security services to the Human Services Agency for the period from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2013, in the amount of $21,100,370. (Human Services Department)

	Enacted Number:	201-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080444	[Appropriating $275,237 of Beginning Fund Balance for Grievance Arbitration Expenses and Workers' Compensation Settlement Costs in the War Memorial for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]	Mayor
	Ordinance appropriating $275,237 of Beginning Fund Balance for Grievance Arbitration Expenses and Workers' Compensation Settlement Costs in the War Memorial for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Fiscal Impact.)


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

080359	[Appropriating $6,593,103 for Officer Training, Inmate Housing Cost Overruns, and Compensatory Time Off for the Sheriff and Public Health Departments for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]	Mayor
	Ordinance de-appropriating $323,886 of General Fund and appropriating $600,000 of Sheriff Inmate Program Beginning Fund Balance, $269,044 of Peace Officer Training funds, and $5,400,173 of General Fund Reserve for peace officer training and cost overruns related to inmate housing and Compensatory Time Off in the Sheriff's Department, and jail health services in the Department of Public Health for a total appropriation of $6,593,103 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Fiscal Impact.)


	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Peskin Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080392	[Approval of the amendment of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Agreement]
	Resolution approving the amendment of the MHSA Agreement to include the MHSA Housing budget of $9,877,600 comprised of the MHSA Housing allocation of $7,714,400 and One-Time Augmentation to the MHSA Community Services and Supports of $2,163,200 and the assignment of these funds to CalHFA for investing in appropriate investment vehicles, underwriting of capital loans, determination of operating subsidies, disbursement of funds to approved housing developments, and continued monitoring of the project development. (Public Health Department)

	Enacted Number:	199-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080396	[Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - HOME Program]
	Resolution approving the 2008/09 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2008/09 HOME Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), totaling $7,740,804. (Mayor)

	Enacted Number:	198-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080394	[Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Community Development Block Grant]
	Resolution approving the 2008/09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2008/09 Community Development Block Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) together with Program Income and Reprogrammed Funds, totaling $22,617,052. (Mayor)

	Enacted Number:	188-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

080395	[Apply For-Accept-Expend Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Grants Program]
	Resolution approving the 2008/09 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City's 2008/09 Emergency Shelter Grant Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $944,908. (Mayor)

	Enacted Number:	197-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

071531	[Amending the Planning Code to include properties in the proposed Excelsior Alcohol Restricted Use District in the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District and making related Zoning	Supervisor Sandoval
	Ordinance amending San Francisco Planning Code Sections 249.35, 711, and 712 to include properties in the proposed Excelsior Alcohol Restricted Use District in the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District prohibiting new fringe financial services, as defined, with certain exceptions, including properties in the Assessor's Blocks fronting on both sides of Mission Street from Silver Avenue to the Daly City border; amending Special Use District Maps Numbers SU11 and SU12 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to define the boundaries of the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.


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

080279	[Landmark Designation of 900 Innes Avenue (Shipwright's Cottage)]	Supervisor Maxwell
	Ordinance designating 900 Innes Avenue (Shipwright's Cottage) as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings.


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

080393	[Street Artist Winter Holiday Spaces]
	Resolution approving continuous designation of temporary selling spaces in the Downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco, for each year's winter holiday season, beginning on November 15 and ending on January 15. (Arts Commission)

	Enacted Number:	196-08
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

RECESS
	The Board recessed at the hour of 2:48 p.m. Reconvening of the Board The Board reconvened at the hour of 3:32 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin - 9 Supervisors McGoldrick and Sandoval were noted absent at 3:32 p.m. Supervisor McGoldrick was previously excused.

SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations
	Supervisor Maxwell introduced, welcomed and presented Certificates of Honor to the African American Historical Society and its staff. Supervisor Maxwell introduced and welcomed former Supervisor Amos Brown. Supervisor Dufty introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Sherilyn Adams for her work with Larkin Street Youth Services. Supervisor Alioto-Pier introduced, welcomed and presented Certificates of Honor to Director Dave Santori, Coach Dan Brandt, Amanda Arcila, David Boyden, Ellis Briery, Natalie Davidson, Karoline Gurdal, Rose Guthrie, Anna Kegulski, Christian Roth, and Logan Weir of the Golden Gate Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program. Supervisor Peskin introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Abdullah Megaheed as he retires from public comment at the Board of Supervisors meetings for his work and advocacy for the homeless, healthcare and other critical issues.

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

070910	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 3424 Jackson Street]
	Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated May 31, 2007 (Case No. 2005.1134E), exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Class 1, [State Guidelines, Section 15301(e)(1)]. The proposal would construct an addition of approximately 780 square feet (sq ft) of new space, room repartitions, removal of a rear fire escape, and addition of a new rear egress staircase and three decks to a 6,510-sq ft, 35-foot-high, four-story, single-family dwelling constructed circa 1921. The proposed alterations would result in a building approximately 7,289 sq ft and 35 feet high with enlarged ground, first, second, and third floors to the rear (about 487 sq ft of additional space), and enlarged fourth floor toward the front of the building (an expansion of 292 sq ft). The site is a rectangular 4,469-sq ft parcel (Assessor's Block 0971; Lot 003B). The project site, located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood is zoned RH-1 (Residential, House - One Family) and is within a 40-X height and bulk district. (Appellant: Howard N. Ellman on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Karkar) (Filed June 14, 2007; companion measure to 070911, 070912, 070913; District 2.)
	Continued to May 20, 2008

	Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review described above, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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

070911	[Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street project]
	Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)
	Continued to May 20, 2008

	CONTINUED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

070912	[Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street project]
	Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)
	Continued to May 20, 2008

	CONTINUED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

070913	[Preparation of findings related to the 3424 Jackson Street project]
	Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 3424 Jackson Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)
	Continued to May 20, 2008

	CONTINUED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

COMMITTEE REPORTS

080481	[Settlement of Lawsuits - M-J SF Investments, LLC - $5,163]	Supervisor Peskin
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of two lawsuits filed by M-J SF Investments, LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,163 in costs to the City and County of San Francisco; the first lawsuit was filed on April 6, 2006, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-06-451001; entitled M-J SF Investments, LLC, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the second lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-07-507496; entitled M-J SF Investments, LLC, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 080481.


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

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

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 and public health Male Speaker; expressed concern with various issues Cecil Mills; expressed concern with issues relating to power plants

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
	These measures were introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of these resolutions today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.

080530	[Commending the Neighborhood Arts Program and proclaiming May 3, 2008 Neighborhood Arts Day in San Francisco]		Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty
	Resolution commending the Neighborhood Arts Program on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and proclaiming May 3, 2008 Neighborhood Arts Day in San Francisco.

	Enacted Number:	195-08
	ADOPTED

080531	[Supporting the Arts in California State Assembly Bill AB 2728]		Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution supporting the Arts in California State Assembly Bill AB 2728 to fully fund the California Arts Council.

	Enacted Number:	194-08
	ADOPTED

080533	[Requesting the Mayor, Chief of Police and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the		Supervisors Sandoval, Dufty
	Resolution requesting the Mayor, Chief of Police and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Luis Solari on April 9, 2008.

	Enacted Number:	200-08
	ADOPTED

080534	[Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day - April 24, 2008]		Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Ammiano, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi, Daly, Dufty, Sandoval, Chu
	Resolution declaring April 24, 2008 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in San Francisco.

	Enacted Number:	189-08
	ADOPTED

080535	[San Francisco Symphony "Adventures in Music Day" - April 18, 2008]		Supervisors Dufty, Peskin
	Resolution declaring April 18, 2008 "Adventures in Music Day" in San Francisco.
	Supervisor Peskin requested to be added as a co-sponsor
	Enacted Number:	193-08
	ADOPTED

080536	[Authorizing application to State Infill Infrastructure Grant Program]		Supervisor McGoldrick
	Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program; the execution of a Standard Agreement if selected for such funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program.

	Enacted Number:	187-08
	ADOPTED

080537	[Declaring May 4, 2008 "People Paddle for AIDS Day"]		Supervisor Daly
	Resolution commending People Paddle for their efforts in raising awareness, funding, and offering services to those with AIDS and hereby declare May 4, 2008, "People Paddle for AIDS Day."

	Enacted Number:	192-08
	ADOPTED

080538	[Opposition to California State Initiative 07-0094, the Runner Initiative]		Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Ammiano, Mirkarimi
	Resolution expressing opposition to Initiative 07-0094, the Runner Initiative, a proposed ballot measure that would shift state resources from education, crime and violence prevention toward increased incarceration of youth and young adults from low income communities of color with limited opportunities for education, employment and rehabilitation.

	Enacted Number:	190-08
	ADOPTED

080539	[Approval of a second 120-day extension for Planning Commission review]		Supervisor Daly
	Resolution extending by an additional 120 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend the Planning Code by repealing Section 825.1 and amend Planning Code Sections 135, 309.1, 318.3, 809, 825 and 827 to apply many of the provisions of Rincon Hill Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to all Downtown Residential Districts and to add design requirements to enhance the pedestrian environment.

	Enacted Number:	191-08
	ADOPTED

080497	[Final Map - 3401 - 3415 Taraval Street]
	Motion approving Final Map 4703, a 6 Unit Residential and 1 Unit Commercial Condominium Project, located at 3401 - 3415 Taraval Street being a subdivision of Lot 001 in Assessors Block No. 2381 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 177,491; District 4.)

	Enacted Number:	M08-24
	APPROVED

080498	[Final Map - 3620 19th Street]
	Motion approving Final Map 4269, a 39 Residential Unit and 2 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 3620 19th Street being a subdivision of Lots 018, 068, and 070 in Assessors Block No. 3587 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 177,492; District 8.)

	Enacted Number:	M08-69
	APPROVED

080499	[Final Map - 8 McLea Court]
	Motion approving Final Map 3594, a 29 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 8 McLea Court being a subdivision of Lot 142 in Assessors Block No. 3757 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 177,490; District 6.)

	Enacted Number:	M08-70
	APPROVED



	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Severed from the Without Reference to Committee Agenda

080532	[Proclaiming May 1, 2008 to be International Workers' Day, affirming San Francisco as a Sanctuary City, and urging the Congress of the United States to repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005]	Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano
	Resolution proclaiming May 1, 2008 to be International Workers' Day, affirming San Francisco as a Sanctuary City, and urging the Congress of the United States to repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005.
	Supervisor Sandoval requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered. Continued to April 29, 2008.

	Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick

Supervisor Daly Excused From Voting


	Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved to excuse Supervisor Daly from voting on File No. 080500. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 2 - Daly, McGoldrick

080500	[Final Map - 1350 - 1354 Stevenson Street]
	Motion approving Final Map 4270, a Six Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1350 - 1354 Stevenson Street being a subdivision of Lot 037A in Assessors Block No. 3513 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 177,489; District 6.)

	Enacted Number:	M08-71
	APPROVED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 2 - Daly, McGoldrick

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

080559	[Disaster Service Worker Training and Reporting and Employee Contact Information]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Ordinance requiring departments to update employee contact information and report annually on the status of required Disaster Service Worker Training.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety Committee.

080564	[Establishing a Reentry Council]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Sections 5.1-1 through 5.1-6 to: establish a Reentry Council; set forth the Council's purpose, powers and duties; and establish membership criteria.
	4/22/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 5/22/2008.

080565	[Accept-Expend Federal Grant and Amend Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2007-2008 - $307,375]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
	Ordinance authorizing the Department of Economic and Workforce Development to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $307,375 from the California Employment Development Department for workforce development activities, and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide for the creation of certain grant-funded positions.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

080566	[Approving an agreement with Cochran, Inc. to install shoreside power equipment at Piers 27 and 29 of the Port of San Francisco and waiving the contracting requirements of the Administrative	Supervisors Peskin, Dufty
	Ordinance authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to execute an agreement with Cochran, Inc. to install shoreside power equipment at Piers 27 and 29 of the Port of San Francisco for an amount not to exceed $1,700,000 from the City and an additional $1,900,000 to be separately provided by Princess Cruise Lines from the Bay Area Air Management District Carl Moyer Program grant and exempting the agreement from the contracting requirements of the Administrative Code and Environment Code. (Fiscal Impact.)
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080567	[Zoning - Ordinance creating a Conditional Use requirement for establishments that sell Tobacco Paraphernalia]	Supervisor Sandoval
	Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Section 227(v), to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments, and to impose a conditional use requirement on the establishment of such new enterprises in all Commercial and Industrial districts; amending Section 303 of the Planning Code to refer to this requirement, and to require consideration of additional criteria when analyzing a conditional use application; adding a new Section 790.123, to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial districts; amending sections 710.1, 711.1, 712.1, 713.1, 714.1, 715.1, 716.1, 717.1, 718.1, 719.1, 720.1, 721.1, 722.1, 723.1, 724.1, 725.1, 726.1, 727.1, 728.1, 729.1, 730.1, and 732.1, to refer to this definition and conditional use requirement; adding a new Section 890.89 to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments in the Mixed Use districts; amending sections 803.1, 810.1, 811.1, 812.1, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 827 to refer to this definition and conditional use requirement; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.
	4/22/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 5/22/2008.

080568	[Refunding or Conversion of Laguna Honda Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, Series 2005C and Series 2005D-$120,000,000]	Mayor
	Ordinance approving the form and authorizing the execution of refunding bonds to refinance, in whole and/or in part, the $120,000,000 City and County of San Francisco Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Bonds (Laguna Honda Hospital, 1999) Series 2005B, Series 2005C and 2005D (the "Prior Variable Rate Bonds") or approving the conversion of said bonds; approving the form and authorizing the execution of a Declaration of Trust relating to the refunding bonds; approving the tax levy for repayment of the refunding bonds; authorizing the appointment of the Treasurer as paying agent and the appointment of agents for the refunding bonds; authorizing the form of an Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell, and authorizing the City's compliance with a Continuing Disclosure Agreement relating to the refunding bonds; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement relating to the refunding bonds; approving the execution of a Bond Purchase Contract and authorizing the appointment of underwriters relating to the converted bonds; approving the form of an Official Statement Supplement in final form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement Supplement relating to the converted bonds; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take all necessary action in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds or the conversion of said bonds.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolutions

080560	[Grant to support the International Mobility of HIV study - $119,181]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $119,181 from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), to support a study entitled "International Mobility of HIV," for the period of September 30, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

080561	[Funds to support HIV vaccine research - $139,432]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $139,432 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE); for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

080562	[Grant to support the Safe Routes to School Project - $500,000]	Supervisors Elsbernd, Chu
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend funds from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) in the amount of $500,000 to support the Safe Routes to School Project, including one educational services consultant contract in the total amount of $135,541 for the period of September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010; and to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the Director of Public Health.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Select Committee.

080563	[Eliminating Health Care Disparities]	Supervisor Maxwell
	Resolution outlining the Board of Supervisor's commitment to eliminating health disparities and adopting the Leading Health Indicators set by Healthy People 2010 as the basis for public health priority-setting and decision-making.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080569	[Memorandum of Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority relating to Yerba Buena Island Ramps - not to exceed	Mayor
	Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority for project management services and consultant services for the preparation of a Project Report and Environmental Document for the Yerba Buena Island Ramps in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080571	[Commendation of Lorraine Woodruff-Long]	Supervisors Elsbernd, Chu, Dufty
	Resolution commending Lorraine Woodruff-Long for her service to San Francisco parents through the organization Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco.
	4/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

080572	[Small Business Week - May 12 - 17, 2008]	Supervisors Dufty, Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Chu
	Resolution proclaiming May 12, 2008 to May 17, 2008 Small Business Week in San Francisco.
	4/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

080573	[Commending Officer Daryl Deen on 24 years of service to the San Francisco Police Department]	Supervisor Dufty
	Resolution commending San Francisco Police Department Officer Daryl Deen for 24 years of service.
	4/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

080574	[Hepatitis B Free Week in San Francisco - May 10 - 17, 2008]	Supervisor Chu
	Resolution declaring May 10 - 17, 2008 Hepatitis B Free Week in the City and County of San Francisco.
	4/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

080575	[State Grant to support the High Risk (Pest Exclusion) Program - $66,325]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to retroactively accept and expend funds from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in the amount of $66,325 in support of the High Risk (Pest Exclusion) Program, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
	4/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

080576	[Approval of a one year extension for Planning Commission review]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Resolution extending by an additional 365 days (one year) the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would add Planning Code Sections 320, 320.1, 320.2 and 320.3 establishing a process to permit the adoption or expenditure of neighborhood impact fees as defined in the ordinance only after the Planning Department has conducted or caused to be conducted an impact study supporting the imposition of such a fee and making environmental findings and findings of consistence with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

Hearings

080557	[Smart Grid Technology]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Hearing to examine the use of Smart Grid technology in San Francisco.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

080558	[Mills Act program requirements]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
	Hearing on the Mills Act program requirements.
	4/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

080509	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Debra Denise Reed - $65,000]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Debra Denise Reed against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 22, 2006 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 458-146; entitled Debra Denise Reed, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al (City Attorney)
	4/9/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

080510	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Jail No. 3 Replacement Project Cases, San Mateo County, JCCP Case No: 4422]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the coordinated lawsuits, entitled Jail No. 3 Replacement Project Cases, San Mateo County, JCCP Case No: 4422, filed by AMEC Construction Management, Inc. ("ACMI") against the City and County of San Francisco, and filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California ("San Francisco") against ACMI, its parent and sister companies, its Surety companies, and its bond broker. (City Attorney)
	4/9/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

080512	[Hunters Point Shipyard - Street Vacation Order]
	Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Innes Avenue, Galvez Avenue and Donahue Street in Hunters Point Shipyard Parcel "A1"and all of Navy Road in Hunters Point Shipyard Parcel "A2" along with public service easements that may exist in Parcels A1 and A2; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and the Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan; quitclaiming the City's interest in the vacation areas; reserving easement rights for a City combined sewer line and facilities; accepting Department of Public Works Order No. 177,478; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. (Public Works Department) (Pending approval of File No. 080511 this matter will be continued to the July 8, 2008 Board of Supervisors meeting for a public hearing to be held at 4:00 p.m.)
	4/10/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

080511	[Hunters Point Shipyard - Resolution of Intent for Street Vacation]
	Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate portions of Innes Avenue, Galvez Avenue and Donahue Street, in Hunters Point Shipyard Parcel "A1" along with public service easements that may exist in Parcel A1, all of Navy Road on Hunters Point Shipyard Parcel "A2" along with public service easements that may exist in Parcel A2; vacate any easements that may exist between the vacated areas in Parcel "A1" and "A2" as described in Ordinance No. 24-05; reserve a non-exclusive easement for the City combined sewer pipeline and appurtenant facilities within Navy Road; setting a hearing date of for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements. (Public Works Department)
	4/10/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 5/8/08 - Mailed notice to persons on DPW mailing list.

080540	[Authorizing the Committee on Information Technology to amend its contract with Central Computer Systems to increase its contract amount to $29,000,000]
	Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Central Computer Systems (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract amount from $25 million to $36 million. (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.)
	4/11/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080541	[Authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend its contract with En Pointe to increase the contract amount to $43,000,000]
	Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Eighth amendment between the City and En Pointe (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract amount from $35 million to $49 million. (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.)
	4/11/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080542	[Authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend its contract with Micromenders/GC Micro to increase the contract amount to $18,000,000]
	Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Sixth amendment between the City and Micromenders/GC Micro (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract's amount to $25 million. (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.)
	4/11/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080543	[Authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to amend its contract with Xtech to increase the contract amount to $64,000,000]
	Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Tenth Amendment between the City and Xtech (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract amount from $51 million to $70 million. (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.)
	4/11/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

080544	[Approve SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Strategic Plan]
	Resolution approving the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund 2008 Strategic Plan. (Mayor)
	4/14/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Requests Granted
	From: Supervisor Sandoval To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Parking and Traffic investigate the appropriateness of installing a traffic light on Alemany Boulevard at either Theresa or Cotter Streets. From: Supervisor Sandoval To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Parking and Traffic study the feasibility of installing a 4-way stop sign to stop traffic at the intersection of Brunswick and Concord Streets. Further requesting that a copy of the letter be sent to: Gloria Ortega 251 Concord Street San Francisco, CA 94112 From: Supervisor Sandoval To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Parking and Traffic conduct a speed assessment on the 300 Block of Maynard Street to determine the appropriateness of installing speed bumps on that block. Further requesting that a copy of this inquiry be sent to: Jorge Vega 381 Maynard Street San Francisco, CA 94112 From: Supervisor Ammiano To: Director, Department of Recreation and Park Requesting/Inquiring: After several delays and funding crises over the years, Rolph Playground and Potrero del Sol were to have construction completed by January 20, 2008. The summer is fast approaching and we still do not have a firm opening date, though the latest tentative date is not until August. The skate park is completed at Potrero del Sol and the skaters are very anxious to gain access to that area. Buena Vista Elementary School was the main catalyst in the improvements to Poterero del Sol Park. The school hosted all the community meetings, including the playground design, skate park design and visits from state grant officers. The school also solicited and was awarded 5

In Memoriams
	Sammy Brown - Supervisor Dufty Jose Simon - Supervisor Ammiano

ADJOURNMENT
	There being no further business the Board adjourned at the hour of 4:01 p.m. Angela Calvillo, 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 3, 2008.

Meeting Procedures

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Disability access

The Legislative Chamber (Room 250) and the Committee Room (Room 263) in City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
Meetings are real-time captioned and are cablecast open-captioned on SF Cable 26. Assistive listening devices for the Legislative Chamber are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244. Assistive listening devices for the Committee Room are available upon request at the Clerk of the Board's Office, Room 244 or in the Committee Room. To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.
The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noriega. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.
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Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance

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For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
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Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

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