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

June 16, 2009

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, June 16, 2009
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors
DAVID CHIU, PRESIDENT
MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, JOHN AVALOS, DAVID CAMPOS, CARMEN CHU, CHRIS DALY, BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, ERIC MAR, SOPHIE MAXWELL, ROSS MIRKARIMI

Members Present: Michela Alioto-Pier, John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Eric Mar, Sophie Maxwell, Ross Mirkarimi.
Members Excused: Sean Elsbernd.
Members Absent: None.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m. On the call of the roll, Supervisors Alioto-Pier and Elsbernd were noted absent. There was a quorum.

Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted present at 2:10 p.m.

Supervisor Alioto-Pier was noted absent at 2:30 p.m.; was noted present at 2:35 p.m.

Supervisor Daly was noted absent at 2:50 p.m.; was noted present at 3:01 p.m.

Supervisor Elsbernd Excused from Voting
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved to excuse Supervisor Elsbernd from voting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2009, and May 27, 2009. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee

090543 [Revising Board of Appeals Filing Fees] Mayor
Ordinance amending Article 1, Section 8, of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, to increase specified Board of Appeals filing fees, to make technical corrections, and making environmental findings.
Enacted Number: 102-09
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee

090587 [Appropriating $14,152,000 to support cost overruns at San Francisco General and Laguna Honda Hospitals in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2008-2009] Mayor
Ordinance appropriating $14,152,000 including $12,051,000 from surplus hospital revenues at San Francisco General Hospital, $1,891,000 from surplus Department of Public Health General Fund revenues, and $210,000 from surplus hospital revenues at Laguna Honda Hospital, for cost overruns at San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.

(Fiscal Impact.)
Enacted Number: 96-09
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee

090628 [Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $200,000] Supervisors Campos, Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Metta Fund to support the Healthy San Francisco (HSF) program evaluation for the period of April 29, 2009, through April 28, 2011.
Enacted Number: 238-09
ADOPTED

090629 [Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $50,000] Supervisors Campos, Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Commonwealth Fund to support the Healthy San Francisco program evaluation for the period of March 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.
Enacted Number: 239-09
ADOPTED

090632 [Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $102,421] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend funds from the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) in the amount of $102,421 to support the HIV Epidemiology project entitled "Assessing Internet Users Preferences for Structural and Network Interventions;" for the period of January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009.
Enacted Number: 240-09
ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

090670 [Temporary Parking Restrictions]
Ordinance amending San Francisco Transportation Code, Division I, by amending Section 3.4 to change existing posting requirements for temporary parking restriction signs for parades, public assemblies, film production, conflagrations, building collapses and street obstructions and repairs. (Municipal Transportation Agency)
Enacted Number: 95-09
FINALLY PASSED

081525 [Sale of City Property Subject to Declaration of Convenants] Mayor
Ordinance authorizing the sale of twelve City-owned properties located along the former Central Freeway right of way and the newly constructed Octavia Boulevard by public auction or pursuant to negotiated purchase and sale agreements and subject to a declaration of covenants; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sales are consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing other actions in furtherance of this ordinance.
Enacted Number: 104-09
FINALLY PASSED

090026 [Requiring Amended Certificates of Final Completion and Occupancy for Changes of Occupancy of Existing Buildings] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Chiu, Mar
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by amending Section 109A to provide that an Amended Certificate of Final Completion and Occupancy shall be issued for an existing building where there is an increase in the number of legal dwelling units resulting in a change of occupancy, and to require the Amended Certificate of Final Completion and Occupancy to include a reference to the date of the first certificate of occupancy and any subsequent certificates of occupancy that have been issued for the building, excluding the use of an Amended Certificate in RH-1 and RH-1(D) zoning districts; amending the Planning Code by adding Section 359 to provide that a requirement to pay a development impact fee prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall include payment of the fee prior to issuance of an amended certificate of occupancy.
Enacted Number: 103-09
FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

090501 [Settlement of Lawsuits - Transdyn/Cresci Joint Venture totaling $5,923,143.27]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of lawsuits filed by Transdyn/Cresci Joint Venture ("Joint Venture") against the City and County of San Francisco (the "City") seeking an unspecified amount of damages; the first lawsuit was filed by JMB Construction, Inc. against the Joint Venture on May 28, 2003, as JMB Construction, Inc. v. Transdyn/Cresci Joint Venture et al. Various cross-actions were filed, including an action filed by the Joint Venture against the City. The actions were coordinated as the SCADA cases in Alameda County Superior Court, JCCP 004364. The action between the Joint Venture and the City went to trial. The jury awarded a net judgment to the Joint Venture, and the trial court entered judgment (including costs) against the City in the amount of $4,874,200.16. Cross-appeals were filed by both the Joint Venture and the City. The material terms of this settlement are: 1) The City will pay a total of $4,973,143.27 to the Joint Venture for the judgment and interest on the judgment; and 2) The City will pay $950,000 to settle all remaining issues, including the Joint Venture's claim for attorney's fees. (City Attorney)
PASSED ON FIRST READING

090595 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Daniel Alvarenga - $82,500]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Alvarenga against the City and County of San Francisco for $82,500; the lawsuit was filed on May 11, 2007, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Case No. C07-02526 MEJ, entitled Daniel Alvarenga v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
PASSED ON FIRST READING

090596 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Vivian Ross - $50,000]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Vivian Ross against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 7, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 466-977; entitled Vivian Ross, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
PASSED ON FIRST READING

090597 [Settlement of Lawsuit - U.S. Filter, Inc. (Siemens Water Technology Corp.) - $30,000]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by City and County of San Francisco against U.S. Filter, Inc. (Siemens Water Technology Corp.) by accepting the payment of $30,000 to the City and County of San Francisco from U.S. Filter, Inc. (Siemens Water Technology Corp.); the lawsuit was filed on July 11, 2007, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-07-465059; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. U.S. Filter, Inc. (Siemens Water Technology Corp.), et al. (City Attorney)
PASSED ON FIRST READING

090667 [Settlement of Lawsuit - King, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco - $63,500]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the class action lawsuit entitled King v. City and County of San Francisco, filed on January 4, 2007, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. 459-278. Pursuant to the proposed settlement, the City will spend a minimum of $4 million annually to install and upgrade curb ramps in the City's pedestrian rights of way, and the City will pay an aggregate of $63,500 to plaintiffs and their counsel for damages and attorneys' fees. (City Attorney)
PASSED ON FIRST READING

090500 [Approval of settlement for 800 MHz reconfiguration with Sprint/Nextel]
Resolution approving settlement of administrative action before the Federal Communications Commission, WT docket No. 02-55, involving the City and County of San Francisco against the Sprint/Nextel Corporation for the reconfiguration of the City's 800 MHz Radio Communications System. (City Attorney)
Enacted Number: 246-09
ADOPTED

090668 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Barry Louis Mangels - $100,000]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Barry Louis Mangels against San Francisco for $100,000; claim was filed on March 11, 2009. (City Attorney)
Enacted Number: 244-09
ADOPTED

090669 [Settlement of Potential Litigation - Dolly A. Cool - $84,126.98]
Resolution authorizing settlement of potential litigation with Dolly A. Cool, individually and in her representative capacity as Trustee of The Cool Family Living Trust dated December 30, 1992, related to encroachments on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Right of Way Land adjacent to 711 Esther Lane, Redwood City, CA for $84,126.98. (City Attorney)
Enacted Number: 243-09
ADOPTED

090662 [Appointment, Power Plant Task Force - Malik Looper]
Motion appointing Malik Looper, term ending December 31, 2009, to the Power Plant Task Force.

Malik Looper, seat 10, succeeding Al Collins, resigned, must be the executive director of Literacy for Environmental Justice or his/her designee, for a term ending December 31, 2009.
Enacted Number: M09-114
APPROVED

090497 [Appointments - Treasury Oversight Committee - Dr. Don Griffin, Ben Rosenfield, Joseph Grazioli, Todd Rydstrom and Richard Sullivan]
Motion appointing Dr. Don Griffin, Ben Rosenfield, Joseph Grazioli, Todd Rydstrom (residency requirement waived) and Richard Sullivan, terms ending June 5, 2013, to the Treasury Oversight Committee. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
Enacted Number: M09-115
APPROVED

090664 [Appointment, SRO Task Force - Jeffrey Buckley]
Motion appointing Jeffrey Buckley, term ending December 31, 2009, to the SRO Task Force.

Jeffrey Buckley, seat 6, succeeding Luis Barahona, resigned, must be a representative of the Central City SRO Collaborative, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending December 31, 2009.
Enacted Number: M09-116
APPROVED

090666 [Appointment, San Francisco Health Authority - Steven Fugaro]
Motion appointing Steven Fugaro, term ending January 15, 2012, to the San Francisco Health Authority, residency requirement waived.

Steven Fugaro, seat 8, succeeding Robert Lull, deceased, must be a physician, and nominee of SF Medical Society, or any successor organization, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending January 15, 2012.
Enacted Number: M09-117
APPROVED

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

090544 [Revising Board of Appeals Surcharges] Mayor
Ordinance amending Section 10G.1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to adjust the surcharges on permit fees, license fees, permit review fees and permit and license renewal fees imposed by the Department of Building Inspection, the Planning Commission, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, the Police Department, the Department of Public Works, the Entertainment Commission, the Department of Public Health and the Arts Commission for permits and licenses that may be appealed to the Board of Appeals, and making environmental findings.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090548 [Appropriating $58,747,600 of capital lease revenue for the Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project at the Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2008-2009] Mayor, Supervisor Dufty
Ordinance appropriating $58,747,600 of capital lease revenue for the Water Enterprises' Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project and the reimbursement of previously appropriated Water Enterprise Revenues for the same project at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and placing the entire appropriation on Controller's reserve pending receipt of the funds.

(Fiscal Impact)
Enacted Number: 101-09
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee

090473 [Building and Housing Code - Code Enforcement Fees for One and Two-Family Rental Units] Supervisors Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mirkarimi, Avalos, Mar, Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code Chapter 1A, Section 110A, Table 1A-P, and the San Francisco Housing Code Chapter 3, Section 302 to authorize the Department of Building Inspection to charge a fee of $52.00 per unit to recover the cost of on-going Housing Code enforcement services for one and two-family rental dwellings; and making environmental findings.

(Supervisor Chu dissented in Committee.)
Enacted Number: 105-09
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Chu
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

081404 [Mandatory Recycling and Composting] Mayor, Supervisors Mirkarimi, Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 18, Sections 1801 through 1812, entitled "Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance," amending the San Francisco Public Works Code by amending Section 173, and amending the San Francisco Health Code by amending Sections 291, 291.1, 291.2, 291.4, 291.7, 291.11, 291.12, 291.15, 291.17, and 293.1, and by repealing the current Section 291.16 and adding a new Section 291.16, all to: (1) require all persons located in San Francisco to separate recyclables, compostables and landfilled trash and participate in recycling and composting programs; (2) provide enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations; (3) ensure that all properties subscribe to refuse collection service; and (4) authorize a Department of Public Health inspection fee of $167 per hour; and making environmental findings and setting an operative date.

(Fiscal Impact.)
Enacted Number: 100-09
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Chu
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance

090691 [Interim Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2009-2010] Mayor
Interim Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year June 30, 2010.

(Fiscal Impact.) (Supervisor Chu and Supervisor Dufty dissented in Committee.)
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090692 [Interim Annual Salary Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2009-2010] Mayor
Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor.

(Fiscal Impact.) (Supervisor Chu and Supervisor Dufty dissented in Committee.)
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090693 [Treasure Island Development Authority Interim Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving the Interim Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2009-2010.

(Fiscal Impact.)
Enacted Number: 247-09
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee

090588 [Building Code - fee adjustment] Mayor, Supervisor Chiu
Ordinance amending the Building Code to amend various sections and fee schedule tables concerning fees, permits requirements and terms, inspections, and other actions; and adopting environmental findings.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090589 [Electrical Code - permit expiration] Mayor, Supervisors Chiu, Chu
Ordinance amending Electrical Code Section 89.1.22 concerning permit expiration and partial refund of fees.
Supervisor Chu requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090590 [Plumbing Code - permit expiration] Mayor, Supervisors Chiu, Chu
Ordinance amending Plumbing Code Section 103.3.4.1 concerning permit expiration and partial refund of fees.
Supervisor Chu requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

From the Budget and Finance Subcommittee Without Recommendation

090633 [Contract with Titan Outdoor for advertising on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) vehicles and other property] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to execute a transit advertising contract with Titan Outdoor LLC, for a term commencing July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2014, which offers a minimum guarantee to the SFMTA of $22,102,525 over the term of the contract.
Gail Stein, MTA, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion.
Enacted Number: 248-09
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee

090639 [MOU, Amendment #2 - Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 11-AA)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #2 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 11-AA) by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090640 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Multiple Unions (Crafts Coalition)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Local 3; Hod Carriers, Local 166; Building Inspectors' Association; The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Local 22; Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Workers, Local 12; Cement Masons, Local 300; Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers, Local Union No. 718; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, Local 16; International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Reinforcing Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377; Auto, Marine and Specialty Painters, Local Union No. 1176; Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf and Dock Builders, Local Union No. 34; Plasterers and Shophands, Local 66; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 40; Sheet Metal Workers International Union, Local 104; Teamsters, Local 853, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090641 [MOU, Amendment #1 - San Francisco Institutional Police Officers' Association] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated settlement that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Institutional Police Officers' Association, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090642 [MOU - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 6, AFL-CIO] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the arbitration award establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 6, AFL-CIO, to be effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090643 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Municipal Executives' Association Fire] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives' Association Fire by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090644 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Municipal Executives' Association Police] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives' Association Police by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2012, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090645 [MOU, Amendment #1 - San Francisco Police Officers' Association (P1 and P2A)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers' Association (P1 and P2A) by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2012, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090646 [MOU, Amendment #1 - San Francisco Police Officers' Association (P2-B)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers' Association (P2-B) by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2012, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090647 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 250-A (Non-MTA 7410)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the modified arbitration award that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 250-A (Non-MTA 7410), by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090648 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the modified arbitration award that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit), by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090649 [MOU, Amendment #3 - Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 8-CC)] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #3 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 8-CC) by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090650 [Unrepresented Employees] Mayor
Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensations are subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in job codes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and conditions of employment and, methods of payment, effective July 1, 2009.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090673 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 200] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated settlement that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 200, by extending the terms of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090674 [MOU, Amendment #1 - San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers' Association] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated settlement that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers' Association, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090675 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, Supervising Probation Officers] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, Supervising Probation Officers, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2010, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090676 [MOU, Amendment #3 - Service Employee International Union, Local 1021] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #3 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090677 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Service Employee International Union, Staff Per Diem Nurses, Local 1021] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 Staff & Per Diem Nurses by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal year 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090680 [MOU, Amendment #1 - District Attorney Investigators' Association] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated settlement that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco District Attorney Investigators' Association, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090681 [MOU, Amendment #1 - Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employee International Union, Local 1021] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated settlement that establishes Amendment #1 to the 2006-2009 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the California Association of Interns and Residents/Committee of Interns and Residents, SEIU, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090682 [MOU, Laborers International Union, Local 261] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Laborers International Union, Local No. 261, to be effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090683 [MOU, Stationary Engineers, Local 39] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the arbitration award establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Union of Operating and Stationary Engineers, Local 39, to be effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090684 [MOU, Amendment #2 - Operating Engineers, Local 3] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #2 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
Continued to June 23, 2009.
Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090685 [MOU, Amendment #3 - San Francisco Municipal Attorneys' Association] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #3 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Attorneys' Association by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090686 [MOU, Amendment #2 - Machinists Union, Local 1414, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Machinists Automotive Trades District Lodge 190] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #2 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Automotive Machinists Union, Local 1414, Machinists Automotive Trades District 190, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090687 [MOU, Amendment #3 - Municipal Executives' Association, Misc.] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #3 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives' Association by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090688 [MOU, Amendment #2 - United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #2 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38 by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090689 [MOU, Amendment #2 - International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 21] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Amendment #2 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 21, by extending the term of the parties' Agreement through June 30, 2011, and by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

090392 [Zoning - Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 309.1]
Ordinance amending Section 309.1 to the Planning Code to allow a design review exception for Downtown Residential districts permitting minor height measurement modifications that could otherwise be modified as a Planned Unit Development pursuant to Section 304. (Planning Department)
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Daly
Absent: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090420 [India Basin Industrial Park, Special Use District Amendment] Supervisor Maxwell
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 249.42 to exempt the India Basin Industrial Park Special Use District from minimum off-street parking requirements; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Absent: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090402 [Zoning - New Controls for Massage Establishments] Mayor, Supervisors Chu, Chiu
Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.60, 890.60 and 218.1 to restrict permitted accessory massage uses and to make all other massage establishments, as defined, except chair massage in plain view of the public, subject to a conditional use permit; amending Planning Code Section 303 to list additional criteria for the Planning Commission to consider when analyzing conditional use applications for massage establishments; amending the tables at Sections 218.1, 714.1, 715.1, 810.1, 811.1, and 812.1, to change massage establishments from a permitted use to a conditional use in the PDR 1, or Light Industrial Buffer, and PDR 2, or Production, Distribution, and Repair Districts, and in the Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District, the Castro Neighborhood Commercial District, and the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending Planning Code Sections 790.114 and 890.114, to add massage establishments that employ only state-certified massage practitioners to the definitions of Medical Services in the Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Mixed Use Districts, respectively; and adopting 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: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Absent: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090403 [Penalties for violation of Massage Practitioner Licensing and Regulation Ordinance] Mayor, Supervisor Chu
Ordinance amending Health Code Sections 1918 and 1928 to change the hours of permitted operation for massage establishments and to revise the penalties for violating Health Code Sections 1900 et seq., adding Health Code Section 1928.1 to provide for payment of the costs of administrative and other proceedings, and adding Health Code Section 1928.2 to provide for criminal penalties.
Dr. Rajiv Bhatia, DPH, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion.
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Absent: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

090602 [Confirming the appointment of Jean-Paul Samaha to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors]
Motion confirming the appointment of Jean-Paul Samaha to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending February 26, 2010. (Mayor)

(Directors appointed by the Mayor who are not City Officers, their appointment(s) shall be effective upon the approval of such appointment(s) by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date - May 19, 2009)
Continued to June 23, 2009.
Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Chu, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Absent: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation

090007 [Charter Amendment - Requiring that one-time revenues be spent only for one-time uses, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Supervisors] Supervisors Elsbernd, Chu
Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 9.119 to limit the expenditure of one-time revenues to one-time uses, unless the Board of Supervisors waives the limitation for a specific expenditure by a two-thirds' vote, and setting an operative date and an expiration date.
Continued to June 23, 2009.
Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M

Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

090802 [Committee of the Whole - Beilenson Hearing]
Hearing to consider the Department of Public Health's budget eliminating or reducing medical services.
The President opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members.

Richard; Phillip Collins; Female Speaker; Nathan Slowinski; Male Speaker; Keith Kemp; Male Speaker; Colin Asperee; Female Speaker; Female Speaker; Abdullah Megaheed; Gabriel Shinn; Denise Coleman; Female Speaker; Female Speaker; Feliz Juma; Dino Diodati; Judith Segundom; Greg Kamin; Female Speaker; Pamela Wilson; Dale Eagle; Brenda Storey; Laura Guzman; Linda Fetter; Bob Rybicki; Cameron Amerie; Gail Hilman; Adam; Kym Meadows; Male Speaker; Debra Walker; Female Speaker; Margaret; Robert Solis; Female Speaker; Sarah Richmond; Female Speaker; Anamaria Loyo; Julio Loyola; Julia Dean; Albert James; Female Speaker; Male Speaker; Peter Masiak; Efren Sandoval; Eric Quezada; Chris Kirby; John Power; Mike; Male Speaker; Jackie Jenks; Jeannie Little; Paul Martin; Damien Chacona; Jacienda Leon; Male Speaker; Female Speaker; Ed Kinchley; Alex Tom; Mel Beette; Lucia Sommers; Karl Griffin; Mark Sigam; Sean Mikes; Georgio; Eric Gaines; Joe Covain; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Frank Martin Del Campo; Male Speaker; Denice Dorey; Susan Marsh; Michael Lyon; Kay Walker; Herbert Weiner; Male Speaker; Walter James; Kavoos Bassiri; Female Speaker; Michael Guzman; Fred Johnson; Dr. Angela Angstmann; Janet Roy; Max Cappensol; Justine Tam-Middleton; Female Speaker; James Keys; Leslie Derme; Male Speaker; Denise Macke; Brenda Barros; Male Speaker; Jace Anderson; Erica Arteseros; Horner Davis; Jennifer Friedabach; Ari Gubner; Aaron Buchbinder; Janice Day; Erica Cassanova; and Betty Lerman; expressed concerns with the proposed reductions in the budget for the Department of Public Health. There were no other speakers.

The President declared the public hearing closed.
FILED.

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

Privilege of the Floor
Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, 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 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Supervisor Campos introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to Mission Graduates: Marfeli Luna, Danelia Lopez, Gerardo Juarez, and Gabriela Herrerra upon their graduation and in recognition of their accomplishments.

COMMITTEE REPORT

090740 [Resolution urging Attorney General Jerry Brown to reject evidence gained through the use of torture] Supervisors Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Daly
Resolution urging Attorney General Jerry Brown to reject evidence gained through the use of torture and to drop the charges against the "San Francisco 8" defendants.
Continued to July 7, 2009.
Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

090801 [Committee of the Whole - Health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing) June 16, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.]
Motion scheduling the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider health service reductions (Beilenson Hearing), to be held on June 16, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.
Enacted Number: M09-119
APPROVED

090803 [Opposing Governor's proposal to eliminate the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission] Supervisors Chiu, Maxwell
Resolution urging Governor Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature to not eliminate the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Enacted Number: 251-09
ADOPTED

090804 [Extending the life of Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force] Supervisor Daly
Resolution extending the life of the Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force.
Enacted Number: 245-09
ADOPTED

090805 [Urging the State of California to fund HIV/AIDS programs proposed for cuts in the FY 2009-2010 State budget] Supervisors Dufty, Campos, Daly, Mirkarimi
Resolution calling on the Governor and California Legislature to fully fund HIV/AIDS programs proposed to be cut in the FY 2009-2010 State budget.
Enacted Number: 252-09
ADOPTED

090806 [Commending Sandy Lee of the Recreation and Park Department for 34 years of service] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution commending Sandy Lee of the Recreation and Park Department upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of service.
Enacted Number: 241-09
ADOPTED

090807 [Accept and Expend Grant - Department of Public Health - $15,369] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $15,369 from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the primary contractor, with funds from the Futures Group International, to support a project entitled "Project SEARCH Nigeria HIV Prevention Project;" for the period of April 1, 2009, through September 30, 2009.
Enacted Number: 242-09
ADOPTED

The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Absent: 1 - Daly
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Severed From the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda
Supervisors Mirkarimi and Alioto-Pier both requested that these matters be severed so that they may be considered separately.

090751 [Supporting an equitable split-roll property tax] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Chiu, Campos, Maxwell, Mar, Avalos
Resolution urging San Francisco's representatives in the California Senate and Assembly to modify the definition of a "change of ownership" for commercial property and to draft a state constitutional amendment creating a split-roll property tax.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Resolution supporting a constitutional amendment to implement an equitable split-roll property tax and urging San Francisco's representatives in the California Senate and Assembly to continue to work to modify the definition of a "change of ownership" for commercial property.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

090754 [Supporting a California Constitutional Amendment to restore majority rule to all budgetary and revenue issues decided by the State legislature] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty, Mar, Avalos, Campos, Chiu
Resolution urging San Francisco's California State legislative delegation to draft an amendment to the California Constitution restoring majority rule to all budgetary and revenue issues decided in the State of California.
Supervisors Campos and Chiu requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

Resolution supporting the advocates who are working to place a California Constitution Amendment on the ballot to restore majority rule to all budgetary and revenue issues decided by the state legislature.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Dufty, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
Noes: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Chu
Excused: 1 - Elsbernd

IMPERATIVE AGENDA

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

090820 [Public Employment and Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2009-2010 - Human Services Agency] Mayor
Ordinance amending the FY 2009-2010 Annual Salary Ordinance (Companion File No. 090541) to reflect the addition of temporary salaries of $7,737,578 and authorizing the Human Services Agency to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $28,141,437 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to sponsor the Mayor's Jobs NOW Program.

(Fiscal Impact.) (Supervisor Chu and Supervisor Dufty dissented in Committee.)
6/16/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolutions

090817 [Public Education Enrichment Fund for FY 2009-2010 - San Francisco Children and Families Commission] Supervisors Avalos, Dufty, Mirkarimi
Resolution approving the San Francisco Children and Families Commission expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
6/16/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

090818 [Public Education Enrichment Fund for FY 2009-2010 - San Francisco Unified School District] Supervisors Avalos, Dufty, Mirkarimi
Resolution approving the San Francisco Unified School District expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
6/16/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

090819 [Management Agreement with Owners' Association for administration/management of San Francisco Tourism Improvement District] Supervisor Chiu
Resolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association for administration/management of the business-based business improvement district known as the "San Francisco Tourism Improvement District," pursuant to Section 36651 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
6/16/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

090821 [Urging the United States Department of Justice to withdraw its support of the Defense of Marriage Act] Supervisors Dufty, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Avalos
Resolution urging the United States Department of Justice to withdraw or amend its support of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and calling on President Barack Obama to act to repeal DOMA.
6/16/09, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

090822 [Expressing support for the people of Iran who act in good faith to secure their democratic rights to transparent self governance] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty
Resolution expressing support for the people of Iran who act in good faith to secure their democratic rights to transparent self governance.
6/16/09, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

090824 [Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant revenue funding priorities] Supervisor Chiu
Resolution establishing funding priorities for revenue from the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
6/16/09, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

090825 [Opposing proposed California constitutional amendment] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Avalos, Campos, Mar
Resolution in opposition to the proposed California constitutional amendment ballot measure misleadingly referred to as the "Taxpayers Right to Vote Act."
6/16/09, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Request for Hearing

090816 [City's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget] Supervisor Avalos
Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget.
6/16/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

090783 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Jane Martin and David Baker - $190,000]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Jane Martin and David Baker against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 31, 2005, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436930; entitled Jane Martin, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/2/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

090784 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Freda Quimbo - $70,000]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Freda Quimbo against San Francisco for $70,000; claim was filed on February 11, 2009. (City Attorney)
6/4/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

090785 [Lease of Real Property at 649-651 Bryant Street]
Resolution authorizing the lease of property, with a first right of refusal to purchase, comprising approximately 14,000 square feet of improvements upon a lot area of approximately 19,000 square feet, located at 649-651 Bryant Street (Assessor's Block 3777, Lot 050), San Francisco, for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal Impact.)
6/3/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

090786 [Lease of Real Property at 160 South Van Ness Avenue]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to exercise an extension option for a 7-year term for the lease of real property located at 160 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, for the Human Services Agency. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal Impact.)
6/8/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

090787 [Lease of Real Property at 100 Larkin Street]
Resolution authorizing the lease of 683 square feet of space to the Nasra Family Partnership, in the Main Library located at 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library. (Real Estate Department)
6/8/09, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Requests Granted

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: City Attorney
Requesting/Inquiring: Supervisor Mirkarimi inquires of the City Attorney that if the attached letter purporting to be from the "San Francisco Clean-up Project," listing San Francisco City Hall as the organizational return address, is not a legitimate project of the City and County of San Francisco, whether there is a cause of action the City can pursue to prevent dissemination of such letters by individuals purporting to act with the imprimatur of the City and County of San Francisco.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: City Administrator
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Supervisor Mirkarimi inquires of the City Administrator and Director of Public Works Department whether the attached letter purporting to be from the "San Francisco Clean-up Project," which lists San Francisco City Hall as the organizational return address, is a legitimate project of the City and County of San Francisco.

From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property at the following locations:
Utility Boxes
Southeast corner Octavia & Oak
Northwest corner Pine & Webster
Northeast corner Webster & Oak
Northeast corner Divisadero & Hayes
Southeast corner Golden Gate & Divisadero
Northeast corner Divisadero & Geary
Northwest corner Post & Divisadero
Southwest corner Post & Scott
Southeast corner Central & Fulton
Northwest corner Fulton & Fillmore

Bus Shelters
Northeast corner Sutter & Steiner
Southeast corner Buchanan & Haight
Northeast corner Fillmore & Hermann (the canopy)
Fillmore & Haight (all 4 bus stops, graffiti and grime)

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 utility poles at the following locations:
Metal Pole
Northwest corner Post & Pierce
Southeast corner Geary & Scott
Southeast corner Haight & Fillmore
Northeast corner Divisadero & Fell
On Hayes near Steiner (near bus shelter)
In front of 428 Buchanan

Wood Pole
In front of 511 Webster
Southeast corner McAllister & Fillmore

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 private property locations:
507 Divisadero
1012 Divisadero
904 Divisadero
859 Divisadero
1400 Golden Gate
436 Buchanan
1807 Fulton
551 Fillmore
322 Divisadero
1593 Fulton
100 Scott
126 Scott
876 Haight
295 Buchanan
546 Haight
586 Haight
551 Haight
530 Haight
529 Haight
445 Webster
2545 Post

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 locations:
Alamo Square Bulletin Board

Garbage Can
Southeast corner Oak & Fillmore
Northwest corner Geary & Steiner
Northeast Waller & Scott

Overpass
Northwest corner Geary & Steiner

From: Supervisor Campos
To: Director, Department of Human Resources
Requesting/Inquiring: Information to be requested from the Department of Human Resources:
1. List of City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) employees by gender, age, race and ethnicity, classification, title and department that have been laid off or have received a layoff notice in FY 08-09.

2. List of CCSF employees by gender, age, race and ethnicity, classification, title and department that have been laid off, transferred to a new department, and released before completing their 90 day probationary period within FY 08-09.

In Memoriams
Tiffany Rystrom - Supervisor Dufty

George Cross - Supervisor Dufty

Lucille Burlew-Lawler and Edward John Hrbacek - Supervisor Dufty

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour of 7:14 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 July 14, 2009.

Meeting Procedures

The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board considers ordinances and resolutions, most of which have been the subject of hearings before the standing committees of the board at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing on measures which have been heard in committee.
Board procedures do not permit: 1) persons in the audience to vocally express support or opposition to statements by Supervisors or by other persons testifying; 2) ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices, (Violators may be removed from the meeting room.) 3) signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room; and 4)standing in the Legislative Chamber.
Citizens are encouraged to testify at Board hearings and to write letters to the Board and to its members, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.
USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Please contact City Hall Media Services at (415) 554-4188 to coordinate the use of laptop computers for presentations at the meeting. Computers to be used are required to be tested in advance. The presenter should arrive 30 minutes prior to the meeting to connect and test their computer.
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244, RECEPTION DESK. Agendas are available on the internet at www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_index.asp?id=4383
Board meetings are cablecast on SF Cable 26. For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 557-4293.
Requests for language interpreters at a meeting must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Madeleine Licavoli at (415) 554-7722.
AVISO EN ESPA¥OL: La solicitud para un traductor en una reunion debe recibirse antes de mediodia de el viernes anterior a la reunion. Llame a Erasmo Vazquez (415) 554-4909.

To request sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please call (415) 554-7703 or (415) 554-5227 (TTY). Requests made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will help to ensure availability.

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.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to perfumes and various other chemical-based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.


Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance

Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
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
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine


Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics

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