Board of Supervisors : January 8, 2008

Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

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

AGENDA
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting

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

Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

	APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
		Approval of the November 20, 2007, December 4, 2007 and December 11, 2007 Meeting Minutes.

AGENDA CHANGES

	COMMUNICATIONS


	Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents: 1) Legislation 2) Budget Analyst report 3) Legislative Analyst report 4) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report 5) Public correspondence These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk.

	CONSENT AGENDA


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

Items 1 through 18

	Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee
		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammmiano, Dufty

1.	071436	[Appropriating $33,521,354 of land sales revenue for construction at 525 Golden Gate to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]	Mayor
		Ordinance appropriating $33,521,354 of San Francisco Water and Wastewater Enterprises estimated land sales revenues from properties including BART land, Petrocchi Brothers property, 425 Mason Street, Muni Transfer at Cesar Chavez, Peter Naughton Easement Transfer, Sea Cliff Lot, Chestnut and El Camino property in South San Francisco, Manzano Way lots in Fremont, PG&E Jefferson Martin Line, and Martin Gaehwhiler property, for costs related to architectural, excavation design services, construction and construction management at 525 Golden Gate Avenue to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

		(Fiscal Impact.)
		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

2.	071469	[Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Sheriff's Department]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
		Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of a .50 FTE 8420 Program Rehabilitation Services Coordinator in the Sheriff's Department, and a .50 FTE 2586 Health Worker II and .50 FTE 2803 Epidemiologist in the Department of Public Health, and authorizing the Sheriff's Department to accept and expend a 12-month grant in the amount of $391,556 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Women's Integrated Skills (WISH) Project and waiving indirect costs.


		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Dufty

3.	071568	[Appropriating $250,000 Unappropriated Port Operating Fund Balance for Fuel Spill Clean-up Activities in the Port of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2007-2008]	Mayor
		Ordinance appropriating $250,000 of Unappropriated Fund Balance from the Port Operating Fund to fund fuel spill clean-up by commercial vessels under contract with the Port of San Francisco and under direction of the Cosco Busan Incident Command retroactive to November 10, 2007 in the Port of San Francisco Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

		(Fiscal Impact.)
		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
		Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Chu

4.	070134	[Golden Gate Park-Authorization to Construct Skate Park]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Alioto-Pier
		Ordinance making environmental findings and authorizing the creation of a skate park in the block of Waller Street in Golden Gate Park, between Stanyan Street and Kezar Drive, pursuant to Charter Section 4.113.


		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5.	070508	[Banning alcohol in children's play areas]	Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Chu
		Ordinance amending Section 4.10 of the Park Code to ban consumption of alcohol in children's play areas.


		10/23/2007, RE-REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee

		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval

6.	071508	[STOP Intersections]
		Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Wayland Street at Girard Street, stopping Wayland Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; 18th Street and San Carlos Street, stopping San Carlos Street; Byxbee and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Ralston and Shields Streets, stopping Shields Street, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Delano and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Delano and San Juan Avenues, stopping Delano Avenue, making this intersection an All-Way STOP; Ostego and Santa Ynez Avenues, stopping Santa Ynez Avenue, making this interesection an All-Way STOP; Marview Way and Palo Alto Avenue, stopping westbound Palo Alto Avenue; Annapolis Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Roselyn Terrace at Turk Boulevard; Kittredge Terrace at Turk Boulevard; and, Temescal Terrace at Turk Boulevard. (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(11/1/07 - 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. 3430.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

7.	071509	[Traffic Regulations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Ocean Avenue, eastbound at Howth Street. NO LEFT TURN AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Armstrong Avenue, westbound, at 3rd Street, (after events at Monster Park) (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(11/1/07 - 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. 3430.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

8.	071510	[Parking Regulations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 27th Avenue, west side, from driveway of 671 27th Avenue to 5.5 feet northerly. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Belgrave Avenue, both sides, from west of Stanyan Street to the eastern terminus. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Hill Street, both sides, between Guerrero and Valencia Streets (Unit block). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "N" - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, north side, between 14th and 15th Avenues (3800 block). Note: No signs will be posted on the block, but residents will be eligible for permits. PARKING METERS, AREA NO. 3 (30-MINUTE AND 1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMITS, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND La Playa Street, east side, between Balboa and Cabrillo Streets (700 block). VANPOOL PARKING ONLY, 6 AM TO 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Van Ness Avenue, east side, between McAllister Street and Grove Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING - ESTABLISH 5th Street, west side, from Harrison Street to 120 feet southerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Holyoke Street, south side, from Ankeny Street to 120 feet easterly. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "Z" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Church Street, both sides, between 23rd and 24th Streets (1100 block). COMPACT VEHICLES ONLY - ESTABLISH 1608 Treat Avenue, west side, from 5 feet to 12.5 feet north of the north property line of 1651 Treat Avenue (creates one compact car parking box measuring 7.5 feet wide by 13 feet long). TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, MIDNIGHT TO 10 A.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH 15th Street, north side, between Florida and Bryant Streets. PARKING METERS AREA 2, (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTALISH Townsend Street, south side, between 7th and 8th Streets, on portions where parking is not prohibited. PARKING METERS, AREA NO. 3, (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND Masonic Avenue, east side, north of Turk Street (200 block). (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(11/2/07 - 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. 3430.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Rules Committee
		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd, Peskin

9.	071609	[Appointment - Sunshine Ordinance Task Force 2000]
		Resolution appointing Marjorie Ann Williams, term ending April 27, 2009 to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

		Marjorie Ann Williams, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 11, must be a member of the public who has demonstrated interest in or has experience in the issues of citizen access and participation in local government, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 27, 2009.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

10.	071610	[Appointment - Mental Health Board]
		Resolution appointing Richard Rodriguez, term ending January 31, 2010, to the Mental Health Board.

		Richard Rodriguez, succeeding Rebecca Turner, resigned, seat 15, must be a health professional, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending January 31, 2010.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

11.	071611	[Appointment - Developmental Disabilities Area Board V]
		Resolution appointing Levi Nnaemeka and Donna Adkins, terms ending December 31, 2010, to Developmental Disabilities Area Board V.

		Levi Nnaemeka, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 1, must represent the general public, for a new three-year term ending December 31, 2010. Donna Adkins, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 2, must have a demonstrated interest and leadership in human services, for a new three-year term ending December 31, 2010.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

12.	071617	[Appointment - Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group]
		Resolution appointing Jason Oringer, Alicia Culver, Sarah Leiber Church and Virginia Villegas, terms ending December 17, 2009, to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group, residency requirement waived.

		Jason Oringer, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 1, must have significant experience representing employees in labor matters, for a two-year term ending December 17, 2009. Alicia Culver (residency requirement waived), succeeding herself, term expired, seat 2, must have significant experience acquiring goods or services for a public entity, for a two-year term ending December 17, 2009. Sarah Leiber Church (residency requirement waived), succeeding herself, term expired, seat 3, must have significant experience as an advocate for human rights or the poor, for a two-year term ending December 17, 2009. Virginia Villegas, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 5, must be a member of the public, for a two-year term ending December 17, 2009.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

13.	071619	[Appointment - San Francisco Health Authority]
		Resolution appointing Linda Bien, term ending January 15, 2010, to the San Francisco Health Authority, residency requirement waived.

		Linda Bien, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 6, must be an employee in the senior management of either private nonprofit community clinics or a community clinic consortium, nominated by the SF Community Clinic Consortium, or any successor organization, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending January 15, 2010.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

14.	071654	[Appointment - Local Homeless Coordinating Board]
		Resolution appointing Wendy Phillips, term ending October 21, 2010, to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board.

		Wendy Phillips, succeeding L. S. Wilson, Jr., resigned, seat 2, must be a representative of homeless or formerly homeless, community and advocacy organizations, service-provider agencies, business and corporate sectors or the foundation community, for the unexpired portion of a five-year term ending October 21, 2010.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd

15.	071550	[Appointment - Asthma Task Force]
		Resolution appointing Denysius Cruz and Michelle Reyes, terms ending July 1, 2008, to the Asthma Task Force.

		Denysius Cruz, succeeding Mariaelena Alioto, term expired, seat 5, must be an individual who is either persons with asthma, the parent of a child with asthma, or an asthma patient advocate, for the unexpired portion of a new two-year term ending July 1, 2008. Michelle Reyes, succeeding Veronica Lightfoot, term expired, seat 6, must be an individual who is either persons with asthma, the parent of a child with asthma, or an asthma patient advocate, for the unexpired portion of a new two-year term ending July 1, 2008.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

16.	071618	[Appointment - Children and Families First Commission]
		Resolution appointing Maria X. Martinez and September Jarrett, for indefinite terms, to the Children and Families First Commission.

		Maria X. Martinez, succeeding Virginia Smyly, resigned, seat 1, must be the Director of Public Health or his/her designee, for an indefinite term. September Jarrett, succeeding Margaret Brodkin, resigned, seat 4, must be the Director of the Office of Children, Youth and Their Families or his or her designee, for an indefinite term.

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin

17.	071612	[Settlement of Eminent Domain Lawsuit Against the City and County of San Francisco]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E") against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,088,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on June 6, 2006 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-06-452985; entitled Pacific Gas & Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment in Condemnation and the Judgment in Condemnation, contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 071612. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

18.	071575	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Trustees of The J. David Gladstone Institutes, et al., v. CCSF]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Trustees of The J. David Gladstone Institutes against the City and County of San Francisco for the payment of $420,000 to the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on February 13, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 460-409; entitled Trustees of The J. David Gladstone Institutes, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of the settlement are that the Lease will be amended to terminate The J. David Gladstone Institutes as a tenant of San Francisco General Hospital Building 40. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

		Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated:______________________________________________

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

	Recommendation of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
		Present: McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Chu

19.	071089	[Warning on cough and cold medicine for infants and young children ordinance]	Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Dufty
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 36, Sections 3601 through 3609, to: (1) require businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco to post point-of-sale warnings on administering cough and cold medicine to infants and children younger than 6 years, and (2) provide penalties for violations.


		10/23/2007, RE-REFERRED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.

		12/11/2007, AMENDED.

		12/11/2007, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendation of the Rules Committee

		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd

20.	071538	[Imposing a suppression order upon the Board of Supervisors]	Supervisor Sandoval
		Motion self-imposing a suppression order upon members of the Board of Supervisors and its staff after the Ethics Commission has forwarded to the Board a recommendation in the official misconduct proceedings against Supervisor Edmund Jew.


		12/4/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

	Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
		Present: Supervisors Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier, Daly

21.	071593	[Agreement with King Security Services Inc. for Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Resolution authorizing a three year agreement, with option to renew for up to an additional two years, with King Security Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $17,100,000.

		(Supervisor Daly dissented in Committee.) (Fiscal Impact.)
		12/11/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

22.	071218	[Charter Amendment - San Francisco Affordable Housing Fund and Public Accountability]	Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Maxwell, Sandoval, Dufty, McGoldrick
		Charter amendment (Fourth Draft) to add Section 16.127 to: establish a baseline appropriation and set aside the equivalent of the available annual tax of two and one-half cents ($0.025) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed property tax valuation for the next fifteen (15) years to support affordable housing programs; require the Mayor's Office of Housing, in cooperation with the Department of Public Health and Department of Human Services, to prepare an affordable housing plan every three (3) years and an annual affordable housing budget; affirm City policy urging the Redevelopment Agency to use at least fifty percent (50%) of its tax increment funds for low and moderate income housing; and set an expiration date of July 1, 2024.


		11/6/2007, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Daly submitted a substitute Charter Amendment bearing new title. (Referred to Departments)

		11/20/2007, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued as amended to December 4, 2007 with the Board Sitting as Committee of the Whole at 3:00 p.m.

		12/4/2007, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE.

		12/4/2007, CONTINUED AS AMENDED.

		12/11/2007, AMENDED.

		12/11/2007, CONTINUED AS AMENDED. Continued to January 8, 2008 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, Dufty and McGoldrick requested to be added as co-sponsors.


		Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

NEW BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee
		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Dufty

23.	071521	[Public Works Code - cafe tables and chairs permit fee]	Supervisors Chu, Dufty
		Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 2.1.1 to update the cafe tables and chairs permit fee and making environmental findings.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano

24.	071594	[Grant to support substance abuse and HIV/AIDS related services]	Supervisor Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT) in the amount of $397,919 for the period of September 30, 2007 through September 29, 2008, and a subcontract with Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center for $318,619 for the same time period.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
		Present: Supervisors Elsbernd, Aliolto-Pier, Daly

25.	071136	[Recreation and Park Department - Camping, Sleeping]	Mayor
		Ordinance amending San Francisco Park Code Section 3.12 to prohibit cooking, and to prohibit modification of park landscape to create a shelter; and amending Section 3.13 to prohibit sleeping in any park from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

		(Supervisor Daly dissented in Committee.)
		11/13/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to November 20,2007

		11/20/2007, RE-REFERRED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Refer matter to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and schedule as soon as possible at GAO. 11/21/07 - Referred to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board for review and comment. 12/10/07 - Response received from Local Homeless Coordinating Board.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee
		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval

26.	071441	[Urging banks to work with the City to address the affects of subprime lending and calling on the Federal Reserve to take action at the national level to end predatory loan practices]	Supervisor Ammiano
		Resolution urging banks to work with the City to address foreclosures and subprime loan practices; calling on the Federal Reserve to prohibit loans at unaffordable rates, end the misuses of stated loans, eliminate prepayment penalties, and designate failure to escrow taxes and insurance in subprime loans as a deceptive practice.


		10/23/2007, REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

		12/4/2007, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Ammiano submitted a substitute resolution bearing the same title.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

27.	071634	[San Francisco Fair Lending Working Group]	Supervisors Maxwell, Ammiano
		Resolution establishing a San Francisco Fair Lending Working Group, comprised of industry, community, and City representatives, to study and recommend responses to the current mortgage foreclosure crisis and to provide an initial progress report to the Board of Supervisors within 45 days of its first meeting.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Public Safety Committee
		Present: Supervisors Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Chu

28.	071536	[Access to and retention of community safety camera recordings]	Supervisor Sandoval
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 19.3 to allow the Public Defender and other criminal defense attorneys and investigators to obtain community safety camera recordings for particular purposes; and amending Section 19.6 to specify the procedures for the Public Defender and other criminal defense attorneys and investigators to request community safety camera recordings and to require that the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services retain the recordings for at least 30 days but not more than 30 days.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendations of the Rules Committee
		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd, Peskin

29.	071553	[Authorizing Tax Collector Attorney to file suit against a responsible relative of recipient of services at City hospitals to recover value of services]
		Resolution authorizing Tax Collector Attorney to file suit against a responsible relative to recover value of services rendered at hospital facilities operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

		Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Elsbernd

30.	071565	[Extending the expiration of the legislation establishing the Back Streets Business Advisory Board to December 31, 2008]	Supervisor Maxwell
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 5.265, to retroactively extend the expiration of the legislation establishing the Back Streets Business Advisory Board to December 31, 2008.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

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

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

APPEAL PROCEDURES
Board Rule 4.29 provides that public hearings on appeals shall be scheduled for 4pm. If more than one public hearing is scheduled, then the Clerk, in consultation with the President, may determine the order in which the appeals will be scheduled. Second and later appeals may be scheduled at specified times later than 4 pm. An appeal shall not be heard prior to its scheduled time on the calendar, and it may not be called until the Board's consideration of appeals scheduled earlier on the calendar is completed. It is the policy of the Clerk of the Board to schedule multiple appeals in the following order at 4pm:

1. Appeals where all parties have agreed to request a continuance or a tabling of the appeal.
2. Continued appeals from previous Board meetings (continued appeals will be listed in order
of those closest to deadlines for Board decision).
3. Appeals appearing on the calendar for the first time, in chronological order of receipt by
the Clerk.
4. Multiple appeals appearing on the calendar may be staggered at times specific, beginning
at 4pm.
5. Appeals involving participants who have ADA considerations may be set for specific times
beginning at 4pm.

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

		(Filed June 14, 2007; companion measure to 070911, 070912, 070913; District 2.)
		7/24/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board Members. Continued to September 18, 2007

		9/18/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to October 2, 2007

		10/2/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to October 30, 2007

		10/30/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to November 13, 2007

		11/13/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to December 4, 2007

		12/4/2007, CONTINUED. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Action:___________________________




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

32.	070911	[Affirming the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street project]
		Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		7/24/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to September 18, 2007

		9/18/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 2, 2007

		10/2/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 30, 2007

		10/30/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to November 13, 2007

		11/13/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to December 4, 2007

		12/4/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

33.	070912	[Disapproving the Categorical Exemption issued for the 3424 Jackson Street project]
		Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 3424 Jackson Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		7/24/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to September 18, 2007

		9/18/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 2, 2007

		10/2/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 30, 2007

		10/30/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to November 13, 2007

		11/13/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to December 4, 2007

		12/4/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

34.	070913	[Preparation of findings related to the 3424 Jackson Street project]
		Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 3424 Jackson Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board)


		7/24/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to September 18, 2007

		9/18/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 2, 2007

		10/2/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to October 30, 2007

		10/30/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to November 13, 2007

		11/13/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to December 4, 2007

		12/4/2007, CONTINUED. Continued to January 8, 2008


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

35.	ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS


	Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, letters of request to the City Attorney and Board Members' reports on their regional body activities.

36.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to speakers not requesting translation assistance. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes. Members of the public who want a document placed on the overhead for display should clearly state such and subsequently remove the document when they want the screen to return to live coverage of the meeting.

	FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE


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

Items 37 through 42

37.	071680	[Urging the California State Assembly to pass Assembly Bill 23]	Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano, Peskin, Mirkarimi, Sandoval
		Resolution urging the California State Assembly to pass Assembly Bill 23.


		12/11/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

38.	071682	[Approval of an additional 120-day extension for Planning Commission review in order to allow the Planning Department to meet the goals of this legislation through the Eastern Neighborhoods Rezoning]	Supervisor Daly
		Resolution extending by an additional 120 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Ordinance that would amend the Planning Code by repealing Section 825.1 and amend Planning Code Sections 135, 309.1, 318.3, 809, 825 and 827 to apply many of the provisions of Rincon Hill Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to all Downtown Residential Districts and to add design requirements to enhance the pedestrian environment.


		12/11/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

39.	071683	[Approval of a 90 day extension for Planning Commission review for Planning Code Amendment of C-3 Development Impact Fees]	Supervisor Daly
		Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would require the City Controller to study the impacts of new development in the C-3 zoning districts, requiring the Board of Supervisors to amend City codes to establish new development impact fees and/or to change the amounts of existing fees for development in the C-3 zoning districts, depending on the results of the study, and making environmental findings, General Plan findings, and other required findings.


		12/11/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

40.	080007	[Final Map - 3520 20th Street]
		Motion approving Final Map 4263, a 14 Unit Residential and 3 Unit Commercial Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 3520 20th Street being a subdivision of Lot 120 in Assessors Block No. 3596 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

		(DPW Order 177,279; District 9.)
		12/7/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

41.	080008	[Final Map - 3350 20th Street]
		Motion approving Final Map 4398, a 6 Residential Unit and 2 Commercial Unit Mixed - Use Condominium Project, located at 3350 20th Street being a subdivision of Lot 015 in Assessors Block No. 3594 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

		(DPW Order 177,297; District 9.)
		12/7/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

42.	080009	[Final Map - 300 Laguna Honda Boulevard]
		Motion approving Final Map 2712, a 22 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 300 Laguna Honda Boulevard being a subdivision of Lot 001 in Assessors Block No. 2864 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

		(DPW Order 177,301; District 7.)
		12/11/2007, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

		Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________

43.	IMPERATIVE AGENDA


	Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding.Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s).



	[Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."



	[Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.



	[Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

	PROPOSED ORDINANCES
		Proposed ordinances received from December 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for reference by President to the appropriate committee on January 8, 2008.

	080002	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Daniel Worrell]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Worrell against the City and County of San Francisco for $585,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 25, 2006 in San Francisco Superior, Case No. 455-569; entitled Daniel Worrell v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)


		12/7/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

	080015	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Francis Kelly et al.]
		Ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Francis Kelly et al., acting for themselves and others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $755,000.00 plus accrued interest; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District, Case No. C05-1287, entitled Francis Kelly, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)


		12/20/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

	080019	[Implementing the Controller's Whistleblower Program]
		Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending Sections 4.100 and 4.115 and adding Sections 4.107 and 4.123 to implement the provisions of Charter Appendix F1.107 for the operation of the Controller's Whistleblower Program, to protect the confidentiality of whistleblowers and the investigation of complaints, and to provide protection from retaliation, and repealing Section 4.125 and adding a new Section 4.125 to prohibit the furnishing of false information in, and require cooperation with, whistleblower investigations conducted by the Controller or any other officer or department. (Controller)


		12/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

	PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
		Proposed resolutions received from December 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for reference by President to the appropriate committee on January 8, 2008.

	080003	[Acceptance of gift of traffic signal system]
		Resolution accepting a gift from 765 Market Street Center Association of (1) the construction of a traffic signal system at Third and Stevenson Streets; (2) reimbursement to MTA of all administrative and other costs to design and inspect construction of the system, estimated at $75,000, and (3) $90,000 for the Department of Parking and Traffic to maintain the system for its useful life. (Municipal Transportation Agency)


		12/10/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

	080004	[STOP Intersections]
		Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Liberty and Sanchez Streets, stopping Sanchez Street, making this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP; Bella Vista Way at Los Palmos Drive, stopping the stem of this currently uncontrolled T- intersection; 7th Avenue and Anza Street, stopping Anza Street, making this intersection an All-way STOP; South Park Avenue, eastbound at 2nd Street; and, South Park Avenue, westbound, at 3rd Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(12/07/07 - 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. 3342.)
		12/12/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

	080005	[Traffic Regulations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - RESCIND The Embarcadero, westbound approach, from Powell Street to 170 feet easterly (to establish a streetcar-only lane) (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(12/07/07 - 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. 3342.)
		12/12/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

	080006	[Parking Regulations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Bromley Place, north and south sides, east of Webster Street DIAGONAL (30-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - RESCIND PARALLEL PARKING - ESTABLISH Geneva Avenue, both sides, between London and Paris Streets PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 1-HR TIME LIMIT) - EXTENSION Paris Street, west side, from 77 feet to 97 feet southerly (adds one parking meter); and, London Street, west side, from 40 feet to 60 feet northerly (adds one parking meter) 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING, 7AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND PARKING METER AREA 1 (9 AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT) - ESTABLISH Townsend Street, north side, from 4th Street to 130 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Mint Street, east side, from Mission Street to Jessie Street. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Mint Street, west side, from Mission Street to 115 feet northerly. NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 2nd Street, west side, from South Park Avenue to 15 feet northerly (eliminating parking meter 542 to establish painted median island). PARKING METER AREA 3 - RESCIND RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I," 2-HOUR PARKING, 9 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH 19th Street, both sides, between Capp Street and South Van Ness Avenue; 20th Street, both sides, between Capp Street and South Van Ness Avenue; and, 21st Street, both sides, between Capp Street and South Van Ness Avenue. PARKING METER AREA 3 - RESCIND RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" 2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 9 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 14th Street, both sides, from Valencia Street to 80 feet westerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ON MONSTER PARK EVENT DAYS - ESTABLISH Gilman Avenue, south side, from Third Street to 121 feet easterly; and, Jennings Street, west side, from Gilman Avenue to 12 feet southerly. 1-HOUR PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND Fulton Street, north side, from Masonic Avenue to Central Avenue; and, Masonic Avenue, east side, from Fulton Street to McAllister Street 2-HOUR PARKING, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Fulton Street, south side, from Masonic Avenue to 245 feet easterly UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Union Street, south side, between the driveways of 1227-31 and 1233-35 Union Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(12/07/07 - 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. 3342.)
		12/12/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

	080018	[Public Auction]
		Resolution authorizing Tax Collector to sell at public auction certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property. (Treasurer-Tax Collector)


		12/26/2007, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

	080020	[Petitions and Communications, Part 1]
		Petitions and Communications received from December 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for reference by the President to January 8, 2008. Part 1. From Building Inspection Commission, submitting findings regarding 770 Powell Street (site permit No. 200105239812). (1) From Department of Elections, regarding Manual Count of Four Measures on All Absentee Ballots Cast in November 6, 2007 Election. Copies: Each Supervisor (2) From Department of Human Resources, submitting Status Update on the Human Resources Management Information System Project. Copies: Each Supervisor (3) From Trinity County Board of Supervisors, submitting a copy of letter to California Department of Mental Health regarding the lack of timely reimbursement from State for mental health services. (4) From The San Francisco Graffiti Advisory Board, submitting 2006-2007 Annual Report for period July 2006 through June 2007. (5) From Office of the Controller - Office of Economic Analysis, submitting Gasoline Station Divorcement Legislation Economic Impact Report. File No. 071426 (6) From Office of the Controller, submitting Unaudited Financial Report for 2006-2007. (7) From Office of the Sheriff - Finance, submitting Inmate Welfare Fund Annual Report. (8) From Office of the Mayor, designating Supervisor Chu as Acting Mayor from December 14, 2007 until December 16, 2007. Copies: City Attorney & Each Supervisor. (9) From Office of the Mayor, designating Supervisor Elsbernd as Acting Mayor from December 6, 2006 until December 10, 2007. Copies: City Attorney & Each Supervisor. (10) From San Francisco International Airport, submitting a copy of Chapter 12B Waiver Request for Multiple Non-Compliant Prospective Contractors, CIFG Assurance North America, Inc, Ambac Assurance Corporation as bond insurers for Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Issues 34 and 35. (11) From San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, submitting Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee Financial Review of Water System Improvement Program. (12) From Brandt-Hawley Law Group, submitting support of the Appeal of Categorical Exemption, Case No. 2006-1415D regarding 2721 Pierce Street. File No. 071265, Copies: City Attorney & Each Supervisor. (13) From Department of Public Health, submitting Maria X. Martinez as DPH's nomination to the San Francisco Children and Families First Commission. (14) From Supervisor Alioto-Pier, submitting a copy of memo to Supervisor Maxwell regarding scheduling Hearing Alternatives to the Proposed Combustion Turbine Project. File No. 071485. (15) From concerned citizens, expressing concerns regarding staffing shortages and morale of Dispatchers at the 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Division. Copies: Each Supervisor, Received 2 Letters. (16) From Elections Commission, submitting support for the approval of the Sequoia Voting Systems contract. File No.071404, Copies: Each Supervisor. (17) From Clerk of the Board, submitting response regarding month to month leases (Reference 20071016-001). (18) From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, submitting response regarding month to month leases. (Reference 20071016-036) (19) From Department of Aging and Adult Services, submitting Community Living Fund (CLF): Program for Case Management, and Purchase of Resources and Services 6 Month Report. (20) From Department of the Environment, submitting Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force Attendance Policy. (21) From Office of the Mayor, submitting Executive Directive 07-09 regarding Information Technology Oversight. Copies: Each Supervisor (22) From concerned citizen, submitting opposition to making Doyle Drive a toll road. Copies: Each Supervisor (23) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the Folsom Street Fair. Received 3 Letters (24) From Bob Gibson, submitting concerns relating to various SFPD issues. Copies: Each Supervisor (25) From Muriel Wanderer, submitting concerns regarding the way the Library Citizens Advisory Committee meeting was conducted. Copies: Each Supervisor (26) From Ivan Pratt, expressing concerns regarding health issues and care received at Tom Waddell Clinic. (27) From the Department of Elections, submitting Official Statement of Vote - Tuesday, November 6, 2007 election. (28) From Planning Department, submitting response to Board inquiry on the status of 2660 Harrison. (29) From City Attorney, submitting letter regarding San Francisco Gang Injunction Exit Process. Copies: Each Supervisor (30) From California Public Utilities Commission, submitting notification of application filing by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for approval to recover in rates the cost of the Smartmeter Program Upgrade. (31) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting the investment activity of the portfolios under Treasurer's management from July 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007. (32) From Town of Portola Valley, submitting Notice of Town Council Reorganization. (33) From King Security Services, submitting request for support of Security Services Contract for MTA effective Jan. 1, 2008. File No.071593, Copies: Each Supervisor (34) From Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, submitting letter regarding 2006 Annual Report. (35) From SF Homeless Yahoo Group, regarding CA State Restaurant Meal Program Web Page being allegedly inaccurate/misleading. (36) From Patrick Monette-Shaw, submitting copy of letter to Citizen's General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee regarding Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Project $302 Million cost Overrun, 75% Above Original Budget. (37) From Ann Garrison, submitting opposition to settlement of lawsuit - PG&E vs CCSF. File No. 071459, Copies: Each Supervisor (38) From James Chaffee, regarding the broadcasted version of the 12/4/07 Board meeting on SFGTV. (39) From concerned citizens, submitting support for the City Bike Plan. Copy: Each Supervisor, Received 3 Letters (40) From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting response to request to remove graffiti from various locations in the City (Reference #2007-0925-008, 20070925-066, 20071106-003, and 20071106-004). (41) From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposed Waller Street Skate Park. File No. 070134, Copies: Each Supervisor. Received 2 Letters (42) From IB&A Architecture, submitting proposed design for 2299 Market Street. (43) From Golden Gate National Recreation Area, submitting response regarding the Bay Oil Spill (Reference #2007113-002). (44) From Lydia Vincent, submitting suggestion that welfare recipients be required to be drug tested. Copies: Each Supervisor (45) From Penny Skillman, submitting copy of letter to Fire Chief commending the City's NERT Program. (46) From Robert Coulter, submitting support for the City enacting the "predatory booze" law like Tacoma, Washington. Copies: Each Supervisor (47) From Freedom Sun, seeking assistance to help women feel safe at the City's detox facility. Copies: Each Supervisor (48) From Gary Cicotte, submitting Australian Gun Law Update and concerns regarding crime and graffiti in the City. Received 2 Letters (49) From Office of the Mayor, designating Supervisor Chu as Acting Mayor from 10:40am, December 21, 2007 until 9:40pm, December 21, 2007. Copies: City Attorney and Each Supervisor (50) From Office of the Mayor, designating Supervisor Elsbernd as Acting Mayor from December 26, 2007 until December 29, 2007 and Supervisor Alioto-Pier as Acting Mayor from December 30, 2007 until January 1, 2008. Copies: City Attorney and Each Supervisor (51) From Julie Satterwhite, submitting support for proposed new six-story mixed-use condominium at Polk and Pacific. (52) From Jennifer Sand, submitting opposition for proposed new six-story mixed-use condominium at Polk and Pacific. (53) From Charles Sears II, concerning crime in the Tenderloin and noise at Glide Memorial Church. Copy: Supervisor Daly (54) From Richard Everett, concerning City health insurance cost. (55) From Andre Higginbotham, concerning DPT's metering in the City. (56) From Jeanette Berger, submitting suggestion to have DPT open 24 hours. (57) From John Duffen, expressing concerns regarding Gazebo Smoke Shop located at 499 O'Farrell. Copy: Supervisor Daly (58) From Ray Lucas, submitting support for legislation regarding illegal camping and cooking in City parks. File No. 071136, Copies: Each Supervisor, Received 2 Letters (59) From Thomas Nuyens, concerning smoking on the City's golf courses. (60)

	080021	[Petitions and Communications, Part 2]
		Petitions and Communications received from December 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for reference by the President to January 8, 2008. Part 2. From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting San Francisco District Public Notice regarding Petaluma Hill Village. (61) From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting San Francisco District Public Notice regarding Todd Village. (62) From concerned citizens, submitting support for Michael Savage's right to freedom of speech. Received 8 Letters (63) From Pauline Rotunda, concerning the City's garbage contract. Copy: Supervisor Daly (64) From Donald Maruyama, submitting support for the plastic bag ban in the City. (65) From Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association, expressing concerns regarding the proposed closure of 22 psychiatric beds at San Francisco General Hospital after January 1, 2008. (66) From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting Legislative Analyst Report regarding Crime Gun Tracing (OLA No. 024-07). File No. 070537 (67) From Fish and Game Commission, submitting copy of the notice of proposed regulatory action relating to nuisance Canada geese. (68) From Real Estate Division, regarding the proposed legislation which would vacate the Ingleside Path and authorize the quit claim of the City's interest. File No. 070460 (69) From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting a copy of letter to SF Bicycle Coalition regarding Market St. and Octavia Blvd. Intersection Design Charrette Conclusions and Recommendations. (70) From concerned citizen, expressing concerns regarding City vehicles being driven home by employees who reside outside of the City. (71) From Harrison Sheppard, submitting copy of email to Christian Holmer, etc. regarding Immediate Disclosure Request. (72) From Carl Glovier, submitting a copy of letter sent to DPT regarding protesting a parking citation. (73) From SF City Clinic, submitting San Francisco Monthly STD Report for November 2007. (74) From Glenn Boyle, concerning the City becoming a "Chemtrail free zone". (75) From Steve Ericsson, concerning the security guards a 1 California voting no on the security guard contract. (76) From James Dierke, submitting support for Margaret Brodkin, Director of DCYF. (77) From Ann Garrison, concerning Prop A allegedly diverting voters from the proper polling places. Copy: Department of Elections (78) From Alan Roberts, expressing concerns regarding the DEA's treatment of Medical Cannibis Dispensaries in the City. (79) From Department of Human Resources, submitting a copy of Chapter 12B Waiver Request for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Convention Facilities for Public Safety Exams Unit. (80) From Stephen Williams, regarding Adoption of Findings related to the Disapproval of the Categorical Exemption issued for 376 Eureka St. File No. 071574, Copies: Each Supervisor (81) From concerned citizen, expressing concerns regarding the CSU - SFSU Masterplan and its effects on the Parkmerced area. (82) From Jeffrey Friedman, submitting opposition to building structures on Treasure Island that are 15-20 stories in height. (83) From Supervisor Daly, submitting a copy of an email to a constituent regarding issues in the Tenderloin. (84) From Steven Mann, expressing concerns regarding equal opportunity housing in the City. (85) From Recreation and Park Department, submitting response regarding month to month leases. (86) From Vanessa Fontana, regarding safety issues on 10th Street. Copy: Supervisor Daly (87) From Lawrence Feigenbaum, submitting support for funding of the Natural Areas Program. (88) From Municipal Transportation Agency, submitting response regarding removal of graffiti from phone switch and light switch boxes. (Reference 20071120-012 and 20071106-005) (89) From James Miller, concerning the resignation of Susan Leal, Director, PUC. (90) From William Bradshaw, submitting comments regarding various issues in the City. Copies: Supervisors Daly, Sandoval, and Mirkarimi. Received 4 Letters (91) From Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, expressing concerns regarding Senator Feinstein and Richard Blum alleged conflicts of interest in the Shipyard/Candlestick Development. (92) From Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, regarding a family in the Bayview faced with eviction. (93) From Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, regarding the Disaster Council Meeting being postponed/resheduled. (94) From Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, concerning the funding of the Shipyard cleanup. (95) From Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai, expressing concerns regarding information presented to the Land Use Committee on October 29, 2007 by Dr. Katz. (96) From concerned citizens, expressing concerns regarding paid signature gatherers for the Bayview Jobs, Parks, and Housing Initiative. Received 2 Letters (97) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding the Ohlone Tribe of the Bay Area. (98) From Francisco DaCosta, submitting comments regarding Lennar Corporation. (99) From Francisco DaCosta, expressing concerns regarding San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commissioners. (100) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding the 58,000 oil spill and cumulative pollution. (101) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding alleged unfair practices through Gang Injunctions in the City. (102) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding the December 5, 2007 incident at the Oakdale Public Housing and the Police Commission. (103) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding Unions allegedly exploiting innocent immigrants and others. (104) From Francisco DaCosta, concerning Black Student Unions in our colleges. (105) From Francisco DaCosta, expressing concerns about several community leaders in the Bay View. (106) From Francisco DaCosta, regarding the Lakota Tribe. (107) From Francisco DaCosta, expressing concerns regarding Speaker of the House Pelosi and Senator Feinstein. Received 2 Letters (108) From Kimo Crossman, regarding the UK Government - FOIA decision regarding deleted data on backups. (109) From Kimo Crossman, regarding the Clerk's Office providing information in redacted format. (110) From Kimo Crossman, regarding various immediate disclosure requests. Received 2 Letters (111) From Kimo Crossman, submitting a copy of an article regarding the 5 Voting Systems used in Ohio. (112) From Ann Garrison, concerning Friends of Australia Rock Art B-Day, November 17, 2007. (113) From Christian Holmer, regarding various Immediate Disclosure Request. Received 3 Letters (114) From James Chaffee, regarding interview segment by Steven Short at KALW. (115) From Mirna Escobar, regarding alleged neglect and discrimination practices by the San Francisco Housing Authority. (116) From concerned citizens, regarding the Library utilizing Collection Agencies for overdue and lost books. Received 3 Letters (117) From concerned citizens, regarding the alleged misinformation about a new stadium in the City. Received 2 Letters (118) From Joe Lynn, regarding Immediate Disclosure Request. (119) From Francisco DaCosta, concerning the lawsuit filed in Superior Court against AIMCO. (120)

	080022	[Petitions and Communications, Part 3]
		Petitions and Communications received from December 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for reference by the President to January 8, 2008. Part 3. From Abdalla Megahed, expressing concerns regarding the homeless in the City and requesting assistance regarding a supervisor at 150 Otis who was allegedly abusive. (121) From Ann Garrison, regarding PG&E's CEO alleged support of legislation to cut pollution linked to global warming. Copies: Each Supervisor (122) From Martha Rodriguez, submitting a copy of letter to Citation Review Center regarding parking citation. (123) From concerned citizen, regarding parking citation protest letter. (124) From Robert Lee, expressing concerns regarding the top 3 highest positions in the Fire Department. Copies: Each Supervisor (125) From Mike Gerrity, expressing concerns regarding the proposed Waller Street Skate Park. (126) From Tracy Keveny, submitting safety and graffiti concerns in District 6. Copy: Supervisor Daly (127) From Robin Sohnen, expressing concerns regarding the death of Allen Bow. (128) From Municipal Transportation Agency, regarding status on the installation of a Slow Children Playing sign at Rio Court. (Reference 20070925-01)(129) From Department of Elections, submitting copy of letter to the Secretary of State's Special Filings Unit verifying Amendments to the Charter.(130) From San Francisco Shelter Monitoring Commerce, commenting on the SF Winter Shelter program. 2 letters(131) From Office of the Controller, regarding status on funding for workforce development programs. File 071056(132) From Department of Elections, regarding waiver allowing City employees to assist the Department of Elections with the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election. (133) From concerned citizen, commenting on the City of San Francisco.(134) From Vicki Tiernan, commenting on SFGATE.(135) From Med Solutions, commenting on Medicare Part D recipients.(136) From Lance Warner, commenting on Cambria Community District test well drilling. (137) From Alexander Strunk, sending holiday greetings to all firefighters and their families and friends worldwide.(138) From Jonathan Boulton, commenting on the war on terror.(139) From concerned citizens, commenting on the fatal tiger mauling of Carlos Sousa Jr. at the San Francisco Zoo on Christmas Day. 37 letters(140) From Building Inspection Commission, regarding ordinance amending the San Francisco Building code. File 071009, Copy: Land Use Committee Members(141) From Office of the Controller, submitting report analyzing San Francisco's healthcare market and public health system.(142) From Office of the Controller, regarding Controller's annual report on Impact Fees for the Rincon Hill Community Improvements Fund and the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund.(143) From Francisco Da Costa, commenting on Lennar Corporation.(144) From Dr. Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, submitting Declaration of Policy supporting environmental cleanup to residential standards for the Hunters Point Shipyard.(145) From Elsa Almanza, regarding janitors working at 50 Fremont Street. Copy: Each Supervisor(146) From Patrick Monette-Shaw, commenting on an editorial run in the SF Examiner regarding City job cuts.(147)

ADJOURNMENT

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.
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Results of each Board meeting can be obtained about a half hour after the end of the meeting by telephoning (415) 554-5555.
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, 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

Last updated: 11/19/2013 11:59:33 AM