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City and County of San Francisco

June 21, 2006

City and County of San Francisco

Budget and Finance Committee

Legislative Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Room 250

seal of the city and county of sf

Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
1:00 PM
Regular Meeting

Members: Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Aaron Peskin, Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd

Clerk: Victor Young

If a quorum of the Board of Supervisors members is present, Supervisor Daly will hold a Special Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss items on the June 21, 2006 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda.

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. 051919 [San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Dufty, Ma, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Peskin
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Chapter 14, Sections 14.1 through 14.8, to provide health care security for San Francisco residents by creating a public health access program for the uninsured, requiring employer paid health expenditures, identifying options for how an employer may make such expenditures, creating an advisory health access working group, and setting an operative date.

(Economic Impact)
11/22/05, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 12/22/2005. 06/23/06 - Economic Impact Report received.
12/22/05, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Small Business Commission for comment and recommendation.
2/1/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Dr. Mitch Katz, Director, Public Health; Jean Fraiser, SF Health Authority; Tim Paulson, SF Labor Council; Paul Sonn; Mike Casey, Local 2; Steve Faulk, SF Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Westlye, Golden Gate Restaurant Association; Michael O'Conner; David Grant, Senior Action Network; Ken Jacobs; Nathan Nayman; male speaker; Scott Ahi; Mira, Young Workers United; female speaker, Young Workers United, Jenne Stella, Young Workers United; Jason Lockwood, Young Workers United; Daniel Chan, Young Worker United; Bruce Livingston; Dr. Christine Dehlendorf, Chief of Family Practice at SF General; male speaker; Craig Stole; Richard Rosen; Karen Lindsay; Dr. Ted Winn; Bill Sable, UFCW 648; Michael Lyon; Ron Silverstein; Andrew Gillian; Helen Hobbs; Connie Ford, Local 3; Jessica Rosegarden; Lourie Thomas; Ken Zenkell; male speaker; Linda McGellen; Greg Harris; Susan Lieger; Mark Pastore; Amanda Chapor; Don Bestier; Ms. Zmada; Patricia Rosen; Ronald Timberlake; Robert Haaland, Local 790; Karl Kramer, Living Wage Coalition; Richard Ow; Denise D'Anne; Rosabella Safont; Mark Klaiman; Michael Nulty; Zandra Elezanto; Evan Martinez; Bruce Allison; Andrew Bennett; male speaker.
2/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to February 15, 2006.
2/15/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; Tim Paulson; Debbie Lerman; John Becker; Andrew Gillan; Karen Goore; Bruce Livingston; Arti Smitt; female speaker; Mary Ruth-Gross, United Health Care Workers West; Dan Schrouder; Sharron Long; Cindy Fasler; Kevin Westlye; Connie Ford, Local 3; male speaker; Kelley Clements; Decel Desada; Steve Falk, President, Chamber of Commerce; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney. 02/15/06 - Amendment of the whole as further amended bearing a new title.
2/15/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to March 1, 2006.
3/1/06, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Supervisor Ammiano; female speaker; Tim Paulson; Dan Schrouder; Kevin Lesley; Mary Lou Gross. Continued to March 15, 2006.
3/1/06, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued as amended to March 15, 2006.
3/15/06, CONTINUED. Continued to March 29, 2006.
3/29/06, CONTINUED. Continued to April 12, 2006.
4/12/06, CONTINUED. Continued to April 26, 2006.
4/26/06, CONTINUED. Continued to May 10, 2006.
5/10/06, CONTINUED. Continued to May 24, 2006.
5/24/06, CONTINUED. Continued to June 7. 2006.
6/7/06, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR.
6/14/06, CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. Heard in Committee. Speakers: none.
6/19/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: none. Continued to June 21, 2006.

2. 060581 [Budget Hearing and Review, FY 2006-07]
Hearing to consider the Annual Budget for Adult Probation, Trial Courts, District Attorney, Public Defender, Juvenile Probation, Emergency Communications, Fire, Police, Sheriff, Building Inspection, Planning, Ethics Commission, Environment, Redevelopment Agency, Treasure Island Development Authority, and Taxi Commission for fiscal year 2006-2007. (Clerk of the Board)
4/25/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
NOTE: The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of the FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget will take place during the special order at 5:00 p.m.

3. 060728 [Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
Consolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007, 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.


(Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)
6/6/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/19/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Todd Rydstrom, Controller's Office; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Sue Wong, Mayor's Office; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commission; Phil Ginsburg, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; male, speaker; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections; Mr. Clark, Project 311; Wai Ching Kwan, Chinese Rec Center; Jazzie Collins; April Veneracion; Chris Durazo; Jason Ortega; Angelica Cabande; Richard Rothman; Robert Hanlin; Keith Kanamuca; Bruce Allison; Fathina Holmes; Criss Romero, Local 21; Sin Yee Poon, Local 790; Ariel Braunstein; Alfredo Pedroza; Maria Guillen; Anthony Sacco; female speaker; Colleen Flynn; Arnold Townsend; Mary Tein Keu; female speaker; Dan Weaver; Carole Schurch; Audrey Leong; Agia Conn; David Pilpel; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreations and Parks Dept; Miss Campbell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Ben Rosenfeld, City Administrator's
NOTE: The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item will take place during the special order at 5:00 p.m.

4. 060729 [Government Funding, Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor
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 ending June 30, 2007.

Fiscal Impact.

(Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget eariler than July 15, 2006 nor later than August 1, 2006.)
6/6/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
6/19/06, CONTINUED. Heard in Committee. Speakers: Ed Harrington, Controller; Todd Rydstrom, Controller's Office; Noelle Simmons, Mayor's Budget Director; Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney; Ken Bruce, Budget Analyst's Office; Harvey Rose, Budget Analyst; Phil Teng, Assessor/Recorder; Jose Cisneros, Treasurer/Tax Collector; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Sue Wong, Mayor's Office; Dennis Herrera, City Attorney; Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller; Kate Favetti, Civil Service Commission; Phil Ginsburg, Human Resources; Steve Kawa, Mayor's Chief of Staff; male, speaker; Jesse Blout, Economic and Workforce Development; John Arntz, Director of Elections; Mr. Clark, Project 311; Wai Ching Kwan, Chinese Rec Center; Jazzie Collins; April Veneracion; Chris Durazo; Jason Ortega; Angelica Cabande; Richard Rothman; Robert Hanlin; Keith Kanamuca; Bruce Allison; Fathina Holmes; Criss Romero, Local 21; Sin Yee Poon, Local 790; Ariel Braunstein; Alfredo Pedroza; Maria Guillen; Anthony Sacco; female speaker; Colleen Flynn; Arnold Townsend; Mary Tein Keu; female speaker; Dan Weaver; Carole Schurch; Audrey Leong; Agia Conn; David Pilpel; Yomi Agunbiade, General Manager, Recreations and Parks Dept; Miss Campbell, Budget Analyst's Office; Ed Lee, City Administrator; Ben Rosenfeld, City Administrator's
NOTE: The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item will take place during the special order at 5:00 p.m.

5. 060738 [Treasure Island Development Authority Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
NOTE: The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item will take place during the special order at 5:00 p.m.

6. 060734 [Redevelopment Agency Budget] Mayor
Resolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2006-2007.

(Fiscal Impact.)
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

7. 060739 [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds] Mayor
Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2006-2007; approving the Issuance by the Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $146,850,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of Redevelopment activities as described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.

Fiscal Impact.
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.
NOTE: The public comment legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of this item will take place during the special order at 5:00 p.m.

8. 060786 [Proposition J Contract/Certification of Specified Contracted-Out Services Previously Approved] Mayor
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that services previously approved under Proposition J can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: central shops security, convention facilities management, janitorial and security services (Admin Services); budget analyst (Board of Supervisors); security services (Public Works); community services (District Attorney); body removal services (Medical Examiner); Project S.A.F.E. (Police); and jail food services (Sheriff).

(Fiscal Impact.)
6/1/06, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 06/16/06 - Referred to the Small Business Commission for review and comment.
6/19/06, RECOMMENDED.


SPECIAL ORDER - 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOS 060581, 060728, 060729, 060738, & 060739, WILL BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M.

This hearing shall constitute the opportunity for public comment that is legally required under California Government Code section 54954.3 and San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.15(a) prior to adoption of these items.

ADJOURNMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTE: Persons unable to attend the meeting may submit to the City, by the time the proceedings begin, written comments regarding the agenda items above. These comments will be made a part of the official public record and shall be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors. Any written comments should be sent to: Committee Clerk of the Budget and Finance Committee, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102 by 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing. Comments which cannot be delivered to the committee clerk by that time may be taken directly to the hearing at the location above


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.

Meeting Procedures
The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board has several standing Committees where ordinances and resolutions are the subject of hearings 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 at a Committee meeting 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; 3) signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room; 4) standing in the meeting room.
Citizens are encouraged to testify at Committee meetings and to write letters to the Clerk of a Committee or 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) 554-4933 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 FOR REVIEW 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) 554-4188.
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.

Translation: request at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call: (415) 554-7701

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, N, and T (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 decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. The Sunshine 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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