December 04, 2008

City and County of San Francisco
Rules Committee City Hall, Room 263

Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 4, 2008
10:00 AM
Regular Meeting

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Members: Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty

Clerk: Mary Red (415) 554-4442

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		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

	REGULAR AGENDA

1.	081424	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Juliet Ellis]
		Motion confirming the Mayor's appointment of Juliet Ellis to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat 2, for the term ending August 1, 2010. (Mayor)
		11/14/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		The Chair intends to entertain a motion to send this item to Board as a Committee Report December 9, 2008.

2.	081425	[Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Juliet Ellis]
		Motion rejecting the Mayor's appointment of Juliet Ellis to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat 2, for the term ending August 1, 2010. (Mayor)
		11/14/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		The Chair intends to entertain a motion to send this item to Board as a Committee Report December 9, 2008.

3.	081308	[Confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors]
		Motion confirming the appointment of Helen Nigg to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors for a four-year term ending September 11, 2010. (Mayor)
		10/17/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		The Chair intends to entertain a motion to send this item to Board as a Committee Report December 9, 2008.

4.	081475	[Appointment, Assessment Appeals Board No. 1]
		Hearing to consider appointing two members, terms ending September 5, 2011, to the Assessment Apeals Board No. 1. Vacant seat, succeeding Diane Robinson, seat 3, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following, Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant; licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization; or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers; or is a current member of an assessment appeals board. Pursuant to Section 1623, the three year term will end on the first Monday in September, for the three-year term ending September 5, 2011. Vacant seat, succeeding Stephen Wasserman, seat 7, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following, Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant; licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization; or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers; or is a current member of an assessment appeals board. ALTERNATE/HEARING OFFICER. *Pursuant to Section 1623, the three year term will end on the first Monday in September, for the three-year term ending September 5, 2011.
		11/19/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		2 seats/4 applicants John Emery, seat 3, and alternate seat 7 Diane Robinson, seat 3 Richard Lee, alternate seat Howard Chung, seat 3

5.	081474	[Appointments, Assessment Appeals Board No. 2]
		Hearing to appoint one member, term ending September 5, 2011, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2. Vacant seat, succeeding Joseph Tham, seat 8, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following, Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant; licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization; or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers; or is a current member of an assessment appeals board. ALTERNATE/HEARING OFFICER. *Pursuant to Section 1623, the three year term will end on the first Monday in September, for the three-year term ending September 5, 2011.
		11/19/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		1 seat/ 2 applicants Joseph Tham, alternate, seat 8 Richard Lee, alternate, seat 8

6.	081427	[Appointments, Ballot Simplification Committee]
		Hearing to consider appointing three members, terms ending November 30, 2010, to the Ballot Simpilification Committee. 3 Seats being considered Vacant seat, succeeding June Fraps, seat 1, term expired, must represent the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northern California Chapter or the Northern California Broadcasters Association, for a two year terms ending November 30, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Betty Packard, seat 2, term expired,must represent the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northern California Chapter or the Northern California Broadcasters Association, for a two year terms ending November 30, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Adele Fasick, seat 3, must represent the League of Women Voters of San Francisco, for a two year terms ending November 30, 2010.
		3 seats/3 applicants June Fraps, seat 1 Betty Packard, seat 2 Adele Fasick, seat 3

7.	081483	[Appointment, Immigrant Rights Commission]
		Hearing to consider appointing one member, term ending June 6, 2009, to the Immigrant Rights Commission. (11/13/08, Continued to December 4, 2008) Vacant seat succeeding Falguni Sheth, seat 10, resigned, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter. In addition, members shall have demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or enployment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009.
		11/24/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		1 seat/ 2 applicants Anna Perez, seat 10 (residency waiver required) Lorena Melgarejo, seat 10

8.	081426	[Appointments, Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee]
		Hearing to consider appointing six members to the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee. 6 Seats being considered Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 1, must be a resident renter and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 2, must be a resident homeowner and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 3, must be a low-income resident and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 4, must be a local merchant and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 5, must be a representative of established neighborhood groups and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 6, must be a member at large and live or work within the Plan area, for a two-year term.
		11/6/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		6 seats/10 applicants Cheryl Brinkmen, seats 1, 6 Julian Davis, seats 1, 6 Jason Henderson, seats 1, 5, 6 Carmela Gold, seat 2, 6 Peter Cohen, seats 2, 3 Robin Levitt, seats 2, 3, 5, 6 Dennis Richards, seats 5, 6 Teresa Welborn, seat 6 Katherine Hodge, seat 6 Brad Villers, seat 4

9.	081430	[Appointments, Children's Collaborative Task Force]
		Hearing to consider appointing members to the Children's Collaborative Task Force. (11/13/08, Continued to December 4, 2008) Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 1, must be a teacher and/or an education professional currently employed by a public school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 2, must be a teacher and/or an education professional currently employed by a public school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 3, must be a teacher and/or an education professional currently employed by a public school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 5, must be the parent of a child currently enrolled in or attending a public school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 6, must be the parent of a child currently enrolled in or attending a public school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 8, must be an at large representative of public schools in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 10, must be a teacher and/or an education professional currently employed by a private school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 11, must be a teacher and/or an education professional currently employed by a private school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 15, must be teachers and/or education professionals currently employed by a parochial school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 16, must be teachers and/or education professionals currently employed by a parochial school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 17, must be teachers and/or education professionals currently employed by a parochial school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes. Vacant seat, new appointment, seat 20, must be the parent of a child currently enrolled in or attending a parochial school in San Francisco, for a two-year term commencing on the date the Task Force first convenes.
		11/13/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		12 seats/7applicants Nina A. D'Amato, seats 1, 2, 3 Sharon Olken, seats 1, 2, 3 Chad Howard Slife, seats 1, 2, 3 Leslie Trook, seats 1, 2, 3 Pavlos Politopoulos, seats 5, 6 Margaret Morrissey Heinicke, seat 12, 13 Rondall K. Lane, seats 12, 13 The Chair intends to entertain a motion to continue this item.

10.	081112	[Appointment, Biodiesel Access Task Force]
		Hearing to appointment one member, term expiring December 31, 2009, to the Biodiesel Access Task Force. 1 Seat being considered Vacant seat, succeeding Adam Hagen, resigned, Seat 1, must be member of the public who represents the biodiesel community, such as a gas station owner, fleet operator and consumer. Community members may include organizations. No organization may have more than one representative on the Task Force, for unexpired portion of term ending December 31, 2009.
		8/6/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		1 seat/3 applicants Wesley Caddell, seat 1 Virginia Klausmeier, seat 1 Shannon Devine, seat 1

11.	081431	[Appointments, Urban Forestry Council]
		Hearing to appoint three members, terms ending November 18, 2010, to the Urban Forestry Council. (11/13/08, Continued to December 4, 2008) Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 1, must be representative from an educational organization involved with tree management (University of California Cooperative Extension, etc.), for two-year term ending November 18, 2010. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 3, must be certified by a professional tree management organization (International Society of Arboriculture, American Society of Consulting Arborists, or American Society of Landscape Architects), for two-year term ending November 18, 2010. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 7, must be member from the community, for two-year term ending November 18, 2010.
		11/13/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		3 seats/5 applicants John Malcolm Hillan, seat 1 Jocelyn Cohen, seat 3 Alex Friedman, seat 7 Matt Czajkowski, seat 7 Terry Milne, seat 7

12.	081390	[Appointments, Shelter Monitoring Committee]
		Hearing to consider appointing six members, terms ending November 23, 2010, to the Shelter Monitoring Committee. 6 seats being considered Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 1, must be homeless or formerly homeless within the 3 years prior to appointment and living with their homeless child under age 18, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010. Vacant seat, new assignment, seat 2, must be homeless or formerly homeless within the 3 years prior to appointment with a disability, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Chris Callandrillo, seat 3. term expired, must have experience providing direct services to the homeless through a community setting, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Kim Clark, seat 4, term expired, must be selected from a list of candidates that are nominated by community agencies that provide behavioral health, housing placement, or other services to the homeless, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Diana Greer, seat 5, term expired, must be selected from a list of candidates that are nominated by non-profit agencies that provide advocacy or organizing services to homeless people and be homeless or formerly homeless, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010. Vacant seat, succeeding Damian Ochoa, seat 6, term expired, must be selected from a list of candidates that are nominated by non-profit agencies that provide advocacy or organizing services to homeless people, for two-year term ending November 23, 2010.
		11/3/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		6 seats/10 applicants William Crumedy, seats 1, 2 Charles Pitts, seats 2, 3 Rita P. Lark, seats 1, 3 William Masone, seats 1, 2, 3 Kelly Knapp, seat 3 David C. Harvey, seat 3 Maxine Pauson, seats 2, 4, 5 Aubrey Moore, seats 3, 4 Tomas Picarello, seat 4 Diana Greer, seat 5

13.	060377	[Shelter Monitoring Committee]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
		Hearing to consider the quarterly reports of the Shelter Monitoring Committee. (Originally heard under File No. 051713 sponsor, Supervisor Alioto-Pier).
		3/21/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		3/30/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Diana Valentine, Chair, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Wade Crowfoot, Mayor's Liaison to the Board of Supervisors; Joyce Crumm, Deputy Director of Homeless Emergency Services, Department of Human Services; James Chioncini, Secretary, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Hank Wilson; Bianka Newyar, Coalition on Homelessness; Shelley Riter, St. Boniface; Quintin Mecke; Jennifer Friederbach, Coalition on Homelessness; Male Speaker, Coalition on Homelessness. Continued to April 27, 2006.
		4/27/06, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Wade Crowfoot, Mayor's Liaison to Board of Supervisors; Diana Valentine, Chair, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Dariush Cahun, Human Services Agency; Julie Runni, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Bernice Casey; Male Speaker.
		7/13/06, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speaker: Bernice Casey, Shelter Monitoring Committee.
		9/28/06, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Quintin Mecke, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Bernice Casey, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Judy Runni, Shelter Monitoring Committee.
		1/25/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Quintin Mecke, Secretary, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Bernice Casey, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Hank Wilson, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Kim Clark, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Joyce Crum, Director, Housing and Homeless Division, Human Services Agency; David Oganshi, Shelter Monitoring; Linsey Coleman, Director, Next Door Shelter; Richard Robinson; Karen Parkins, Site Manager, Next Door Shelter.
		4/5/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Damian Ocho, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Joyce Crumm, Human Services Agency; Tomas Picarella; Judy Iranyi, Member, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Male Speaker, Department of Public Health.
		9/13/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Quintin Mecke, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Joyce Crumm, Director, Housing and Homeless Division, Human Services Agency; Bernice Casey, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Tomas Picarello, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Vivian Adams; Larry Holmes; Judi Iranyi, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Richard Robinson; David Nakanishi, Department of Public Health.
		11/15/07, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Speakers: None.
		3/20/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in committee. Speakers: Supervisor Daly; Quintin Mecke, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Joyce Crumm, Human Services Agency; Supervisor Dufty.
		9/18/08, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in committee. Speakers: Quintin Mecke, Chair, Shelter Monitoring Committee; Supervisor Ammiano; Charles Pace; Joyce Crumm, Human Services Department; David Nakanishi, Public Health.
		11/13/08, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Damian Ochoa; Thomas Picarella; Jenny Riley; James; Male Speaker; Joyce Crumm. Continued to December 4, 2008.

14.	081230	[Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits]	Supervisor Daly
		Ordinance amending Section 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code to include the installation of platform lifts under the minimum disability access standards for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.
		9/16/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 10/16/2008.
		The Chair intends to entertain a motion to send this item to Board December 9, 2008 as a Committee Report.

15.	081199	[Medical Cannabis Act Revisions]	Mayor
		Ordinance approving amendments to the Medical Cannabis Act to clarify that a medical cannabis dispensary shall be a cooperative or collective and shall operate as a non-profit.
		9/9/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		9/17/08, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Small Business Commission for review and comments.
		11/18/08, SUBSTITUTED. Mayor Newsom submitted a substitute ordinance bearing the same title.
		11/18/08, ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
		11/21/08, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Small Business Commission has no comment on the item.

	LITIGATION

	Conference with City Attorney
		[Convene in Closed Session - Existing Litigation - City as Plaintiff and/or Defendant] Motion that the Rules Committee Committee of the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following existing lawsuits and claims in which proposed settlements are being considered by the Committee. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) permit this closed session. Discussion in open session concerning these matters would likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending lawsuits and/or claims listed below.

16.	081363	[Settlement of Unlitigated Tax-Related Matter with Internal Revenue Service]
		Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated tax-related matter with the Internal Revenue Service regarding potential tax liability. (City Attorney)
		10/24/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

17.	081477	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Laurent Katgely, et al. v. CCSF, et al. (C. Spencer) - $67,000]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Chez Spencer, a partnership, against the City and County of San Francisco for $67,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 8, 2004 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 436942; entitled Laurent Katgely, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
		11/17/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

18.	081478	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Jane Martin, et al. v. CCSF, et al. (IMG Home) - $500,000]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by IMG Home Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; 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)
		11/17/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

19.	081479	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Jane Martin, et al. v. CCSF, et al. (N. Quimson) - $45,000]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the portion of the lawsuit filed by Noreen Quimson against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; 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)
		11/17/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

20.	081480	[Settlement of Claim - SFD Union Square, LLC - $40,000]
		Resolution Approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of SFD Union Square, LLC dba Sir Francis Drake Hotel against San Francisco for $40,000; claim was filed on August 25, 2008. (City Attorney)
		11/17/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

21.	081501	[Settlement of Administrative Civil Liability Complaint - $64,000]	Supervisor Peskin
		Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated administrative civil liability complaint filed by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board against San Francisco imposing a penalty of $64,000; and alternatively approving an environmental mitigation project, subject to approval of the Regional Board Water Quality Control Board, in an amount not to exceed $32,000, plus payment of a $32,000 penalty.
		11/25/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

		After a closed session, if one occurs, the Committee shall adopt a motion either to disclose or not to disclose.

		[Elect To Disclose] Motion that the Committee finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in closed session, and directs the Chair immediately to disclose that information.

		[Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Committee finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Committee elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations listed above.

	ADJOURNMENT

	IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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	LEGISLATION UNDER THE 30-DAY RULE

	(Not to be considered at this meeting)
		Rule 5.40 provides that when an ordinance or resolution is introduced which would CREATE OR REVISE MAJOR CITY POLICY, the committee to which the legislation is assigned shall not consider the legislation until at least thirty days after the date of introduction. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the routine operations of the departments of the City or when a legal time limit controls the hearing timing. In general, the rule shall not apply to hearings to consider subject matter when no legislation has been presented, nor shall the rule apply to resolutions which simply URGE action to be taken.

	There are no new items now pending under the 30 day Rule.

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