City and County of San Francisco

October 22, 2007

City and County of San Francisco


Land Use and Economic Development Committee

City Hall, Room 263

seal of the city and county of sf

Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 22, 2007
1:00 PM
Regular Meeting


Members: Sophie Maxwell, Gerardo Sandoval, Jake McGoldrick

Clerk: Mary Red (415) 554-4442


Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents: 1) Legislation 2) Budget Analyst report 3) Legislative Analyst report

Each member of the public will be allotted the same maximum number of minutes to speak as set by the Chair at the beginning of each item, excluding City representatives, 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. 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.


AGENDA CHANGES


CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Committee. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Committee or the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.

1. 071235 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.
NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Masonic Avenue, northbound and southbound, at Turk Street (extending turn restriction time from 6 PM to 7 PM).
NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH
13th Street at Harrison Street, eastbound (Parking and Traffic Department)

(8/8/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3399.)

8/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

2. 071234 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.
STOP SIGNS – ESTABLISH
25th Street and Minnesota Street, stopping Minnesota Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP;
Hampshire at 17th Street, stopping Hampshire Street, the stem of this T-intersection;
Cesar Chavez Street at Castro Street, stopping Cesar Chavez Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP;
Edna Street at Joost Avenue, stopping Edna Street, the stem of this T-intersection;
Ankeny Street and Ordway Way, stopping Ankeny Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; and,
Hudson Avenue at Cashmere Street, stopping Hudson Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(8/8/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3399.)

8/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

3. 071324 [Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.
NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 7 PM, EVERYDAY EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS - ESTABLISH
5th Street, southbound, at Mission Street.

(9/7/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3407.)

9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.


REGULAR AGENDA

4. 070617 [Zoning - modifying the definition of liquor store to remove prohibitions on grocery stores and similar uses] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.55, 790.102, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, 783, and 784 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

5/8/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 6/7/2007.
5/18/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Commission for review and comment.
5/25/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Department exemption from CEQA. 8/7/07, Board adopted an extension of 45-days for review by Planning Commission; see File 071140.
10/3/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Commission Resolution 17488 and Planning Department Executive Summary.
10/10/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Office of Economic Analysis, Economic Impact Report.
10/15/07, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in committee. Speakers: Sarah Ballard, Aide to Supervisor Alioto-Pier; Tara Sullivan-Lenane, Planning Department; Supervisor Sandoval; Rich Hollis, Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development; Ted Egan, Controller's Office; Supervisor Maxwell; John Nulty; Giselle Quezada, ACORN; Earl Rogers, S. F. Rescue Mission; Richard Robinson; David Baker, North of Market Planning Coalition; Richard Hopson; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Supervisor McGoldrick; Larry Badiner, Planning Department. Amendment of the Whole
10/15/07, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to October 22, 2007 .

5. 071015 [Rescind One Hour Meters and Establish Two Hour Meters on 1900 Polk Street] Supervisor Peskin
Resolution rescinding one hour meters and establishing two hour meters on the 1900 Block of Polk Street.
PARKING METER AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 1-HOUR PARKING - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR PARKING - ESTABLISH

1900 block of Polk Street, both sides, between Jackson and Pacific Streets.

(No Economic Impact)

7/10/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
7/19/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Parking and Traffic for environmental review.
8/20/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. DPT, categorically exempt from environmental review.
9/17/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Legislation written incorrectly per DPT.
9/25/07, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
9/25/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title.

6. 071236 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.
2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY –
ESTABLISH
10th Street, west side, between Bryant Street and Division Street.
PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
11th Street, both sides, between Market and Mission Streets.
PARKING METERS (AREA 3, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) -
ESTABLISH
Clay Street, south side, from 106 feet west of Webster Street to 73 feet east of Fillmore Street.
ANGLE (45-DEGREE) PARKING - RESCIND
20th Avenue, east side, from Ortega Street to 144 feet southerly.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Y" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 10 PM,
EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
Colin P. Kelly Jr. Street, east side, between Brannan Street and Townsend Street,
adding 2 Townsend Street to Residential Permit Parking Area Y.
2 HOUR SIGNED PARKING TIME LIMIT – RESCIND
PARKING METERS (AREA 1, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) -
ESTABLISH
Brannan and Townsend Streets, between 2nd Street and Colin P. Kelly Jr. Street.
NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Leavenworth Street, west side, between Lombard Street and Greenwich Street;
Lombard Street, south side, between Leavenworth and Jones Streets.
PARKING METER AREA NO. 2 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Stevenson Street, north side, from 7th Street to western terminus.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
7th Street, west side, from Stevenson Street to 62 feet southerly;
7th Street, west side, from 128 feet south of Stevenson to Mission Street (248-foot zone);
Mission Street, north side, from 308 feet west of 7th Street to 38 feet westerly.
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, 6 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, TOW-
AWAY NO STOPPING ALL OTHER TIMES -- ESTABLISH
7th Street, west side, from 62 feet south of Stevenson to 128 feet southerly (66-foot zone).
YELLOW LOADING ZONE, 7 AM TO 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, TOW
AWAY NO STOPPING ALL OTHER TIMES -- ESTABLISH
Mission Street, north side, from 111 feet west of 7th Street to 197 feet westerly (4 meters). (Parking and Traffic Department)

(8/8/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3399.)

8/13/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

7. 071323 [STOP Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.
STOP SIGNS – ESTABLISH
20th Avenue and Moraga Street, stopping 20th Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP;
Pacheco Street at 41st Avenue, stopping the stem of this currently uncontrolled T-intersection;
Both ends of Dormitory Road at Northridge Road/Jerrold Avenue and at Kiska Road/Kirkwood Avenue, stopping the stem of these currently uncontrolled T-intersections. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(9/7/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3407.)

9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

8. 071325 [Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
1550 - 1562 22nd Street (includes these addresses to be eligible for Area "X" permits, but no signs will be posted on the street).
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Ivy Street, both sides, between Buchanan and Webster Streets (signs will only be posted on the north side because of NPAT on the south side), and;
Webster Street, east side, between Ivy and Grove Streets.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Laurel Street, east side, between California Street and Mayfair Drive.
NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Linden Street, north side, from 82 feet to 101 feet west of Gough Street.
COMPACT VEHICLES ONLY - ESTABLISH
Linden Street, north side, from 82 feet to 101 feet west of Gough Street.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Linden Street, south side, from 40 feet to 136 feet west of Gough Street.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Geary Boulevard, south side, Masonic Avenue frontage road to 70 feet westerly (removes parking meter #2703).
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Page Street, south side, from Laguna Street to 20 feet easterly; and,
Laguna Street, east side, from Page Street to 21 feet southerly.
2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
Gough Street, east side, from Geary Boulevard to Ellis Street.
1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
Gough Street, west side, from Eddy Street to Golden Gate Avenue.
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 1 AM TO 6 AM, DAILY - ESTABLISH
Clementina Street, south side, from Gallagher Lane to 5th Street,
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, MIDNIGHT TO 6 AM, DAILY ESTABLISH
Gallagher Lane, west side, from 20 feet north of Clementina Street to Tehama Street; and,
Gallagher Lane, east side, from Clementina Street to 20 feet south of Tehama Street.
4-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - ESTABLISH
San Bruno Avenue, east side, between 15th and Alameda Streets; and,
15th Street, both sides, between San Bruno and Vermont Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department)

(9/7/07 - Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 3407.)

9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

9. 071289 [STOP Intersections] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.
STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Alhambra Street and Mallorca Way, stopping Alhambra Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP.

9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
10/2/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to DPT for environmental review.
10/5/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Department of Parking and Traffic, categorically exempt from environmental review.

10. 061163 [Zoning - Conditional Use for Change in use of an elementary or secondary school] Supervisor Alioto-Pier
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Section 209.3A and Section 217.1 to require conditional use authorization for any project involving the change in use of an elementary or secondary school; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.

8/8/06, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 9/7/2006.
8/14/06, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Commission for review and comments.
8/22/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Exempt from CEQA, non-physical exemption.
11/7/06, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Commission Executive Summary; Map of elementary and secondary schools in S. F.; Planning Resolution 17336 recommending adoption.
11/22/06, CLERICAL CORRECTION. Corrections to page 2 lines 3 and 7, delete the word "motion" and insert the word "Resolution".
12/6/06, CONTINUED. Heard in committee. Speakers: Sarah Ballard, Aide to Supervisor Alioto-Pier; Supervisor McGoldrick; Supervisor Maxwell; Matthew Kellerman, SFUSD; Supervisor Mirkarimi; Miguel Marquez, Attorney for SFUSD; Anita Denz; Richard Kaplan; Robert Klausner; Espanola Jackson. Continued to January 31, 2007.
1/31/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in committee. Speakers: Supervisor Alioto-Pier; Supervisor Maxwell; Supervisor McGoldrick; David Goldin, Chief Facilities Officer, SFUSD; Bob Klausner.

11. 071409 [Street Artist Winter Holiday Spaces] Supervisor Dufty
Resolution approving 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 the winter holiday season, 2007, beginning on November 15, 2007 and ending on January 15, 2008. (Arts Commission)

10/3/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

12. 071257 [San Francisco Fire Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2007 California Fire Code and portions of the 2006 International Fire Code together with San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings. (Fire Department)

8/31/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

13. 071274 [San Francisco Building Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Building Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Building Code consisting of the 2007 California Building Code, which is based upon the 2006 International Building Code, together with the San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings. (Building Inspection Department)

9/7/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

14. 071275 [San Francisco Electrical Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Electrical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Electrical Code consisting of the 2007 California Electrical Code, which is based upon the 2005 National Electrical Code, together with the San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings. (Building Inspection Department)

9/7/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

15. 071276 [San Francisco Housing Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Housing Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Housing Code to conform to the new numbering system of the 2007 California Building Code and to re-enact San Francisco's local amendments to the State Housing Code with minor changes; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings. (Building Inspection Department)

9/7/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

16. 071277 [San Francisco Mechanical Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Mechanical Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Mechanical Code consisting of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code, together with the San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings. (Building Inspection Department)

9/7/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

17. 071278 [San Francisco Plumbing Code]
Ordinance repealing the San Francisco Plumbing Code in its entirety and replacing that code with a new 2007 San Francisco Plumbing Code consisting of the 2007 California Plumbing Code, which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, together with the San Francisco amendments; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward San Francisco's amendments and findings to the California Building Standards Commission; and making environmental findings. (Building Inspection Department)

9/7/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.

18. 070662 [National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA's current flood mapping effort] Supervisor Elsbernd
Hearing to consider the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA's current flood mapping effort.

5/15/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

ADJOURNMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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LEGISLATION UNDER THE 30-DAY RULE


(Not to be considered at this meeting)
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19. 071338 [Planning Code-Conditional Use Authorization for New Construction Shading Existing Registered Solar Energy Systems] Supervisor Mirkarimi
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code to amend Section 303 to require a conditional use authorization for any new construction that would shade a registered solar energy system, as defined, and provide for the registration of existing and new solar energy systems; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.

9/18/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/18/2007.
9/24/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Commission for review and comments. 12/11/07, Board adopted an extension of 90-days for review by Planning Commission; see File 071645.

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