Board of Supervisors : October 7, 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

City and County of San Francisco seal

AGENDA
Tuesday, October 7, 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

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 13

	Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee
		Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi


1.	081084	[Authorizing the Department of Public Health to perform and award contracts for public work under a specified procedure]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Ordinance adding San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 6, Section 6.69, to authorize the Department of Public Health to perform and award contracts for health facilities public work through competition among a pre-qualified pool of contractors.


		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
		Present: Supervisors Chu, McGoldrick, Elsbernd


2.	081101	[Accept-Expend two related HIV research grants - $105,248]	Supervisors Dufty, Ammiano
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend two related grants in the total amount of $105,248 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) to support the "HIV Vaccine Trials Network Study - Parts A and B"; for the periods of January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 (Part A) and July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 (Part B).



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


3.	081111	[Approval of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act grant application - $36,118,233]	Supervisor Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to submit an application for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) by the deadline of September 29, 2008, requesting a total amount of $36,118,233, to the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Grant (Ryan White Programs, Part A); for the next grant year, March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


4.	081187	[Accept-Expend Federal grant for emergency planning - $175,783]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $175,783 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (State OES), for emergency planning for at-risk and vulnerable populations, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


5.	081189	[Accept and Expend grant - to support the STD Surveillance Network - $225,000]	Supervisor Dufty
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), in the amount of $225,000, to support the STD Surveillance Network; for the period of September 30, 2008 through September 29, 2009.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Maxwell


6.	080796	[Amending Ordinance 202-07, authorizing award of contract for CM/GC services for the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program, and making findings under CEQA]
		Ordinance amending Ordinance 202-07 to add Drywall Subcontractor to the list of authorized Core Subcontractors for the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program; authorizing the award of a contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor services for the San Francisco Hospital Rebuild Program; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines and San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations; and finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter Section 4.105 and Administrative Code Section 2A.53. (Public Works Department)

		(Fiscal Impact.)
		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


7.	081102	[MOU, Amendment No. 2 - Municipal Attorneys' Association]	Mayor
		Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #2 to the 2006-2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Attorneys' Association.


		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


8.	081103	[MOU - Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics]	Mayor
		Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics, to be effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.

		(Fiscal Impact.)
		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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


9.	081074	[Changing the official sidewalk width - Harrison Street]
		Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1581 to change the official sidewalk width on the north side of Harrison Street east of Fourth Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change. (Public Works Department)


		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Rules Committee
		Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Ammiano


10.	081062	[Appointment, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, Doyle Johnson]
		Motion appointing Doyle Johnson, term ending April 27, 2010, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

		Doyle Johnson, new designation, seat 7, must be member of the public who is physically handicapped and who has demonstrated intrest in citizen access and participation in local government, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2010.

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


11.	081143	[Appointment, Western SOMA Citizens Planning Task Force, John Rosenbaum]
		Motion appointing John Rosenbaum, term ending June 30, 2010, to the Western SOMA Citizens Task Force, residency requirement waived.

		John Rosenbaum, succeeding Catherine Ann Swineford, seat 23, term expired, must be a person representing the interests of homeless individuals, for term ending June 30, 2010 (residency requirement waived).

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


12.	081144	[Appointments, SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee, Judith Barker and Steven Sarver]
		Motion appointing Judith Baker and Steven Sarver, terms ending April 27, 2010, to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee, residency requirement waived.

		Judith Baker, succeeding Kelly Wilkinson, seat 6, term expired, must provide direct services to SOMA families, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2010. Steven Sarver, succeeding himself, seat 7, term expired, must have small business expertise and a familiarity with the SOMA neighborhood, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2010 (residency requirement waived).

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


13.	080848	[Appointment, Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana Offenses, Mesha Monge-Irizarry]
		Motion appointing Mesha Monge-Irizarry, term ending January 1, 2009, to the Community Oversight Committee Regarding Enforcement of Marijuana Offenses.

		Mesha Monge-Irizarry, succeeding Camilla Field, seat 6, resigned, must be a representative of a drug policy reform organization, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending January 1, 2009.

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

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

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

	From the Government Audit and Oversight Committee Without Recommendation
		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, Maxwell


14.	081107	[MOU - SF Police Officers' Association (SFPOA), P-2B]	Mayor
		Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers' Association (SFPOA), P-2B, to be effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.

		(Fiscal Impact.)
		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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


15.	080521	[Citywide Affordable Housing Preference for Certificate of Preference Holders]	Supervisors Mirkarimi, Dufty, Maxwell
		Ordinance providing that all City affordable housing programs give preference in those programs to Certificate of Preference Holders under the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's Property Owner and Occupant Preference Program by adding Administrative Code Section 24.8 to provide that all City affordable housing programs administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing or other City Department give preference in those programs to Certificate of Preference holders; and amending Administrative Code Sections 43.3.4 to provide for preference in the affordable housing and home ownership bond program; Section 10.100-110 to provide for preference in the expenditure of funds from the Mayor's Housing Affordability Fund; 10-100-370 to provide for preference in the use of HOPE SF funds; and amending Planning Code Sections 313.12, 315.4, 315.5, and 315.6 to provide for preference in the Citywide Affordable Housing funds generated by the Jobs-Housing Linkage Program and the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing program and in the allocation of all on- and off-site inclusionary housing units in those programs.


		9/9/2008, CONTINUED. Continued to September 23, 2008

		9/23/2008, CONTINUED. Continued to October 7, 2008


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


16.	081087	[Condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participation]	Supervisor McGoldrick
		Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code by amending Section 1396 to extend the annual 200-unit condominium conversion lottery; amending Section 1396.3 to continue the prioritization of the condominium conversion lottery based on seniority of participation in prior lotteries; and making environmental findings.


		9/23/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

NEW BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee
		Present: Supervisors Elsbernd, Mirkarimi


17.	081200	[Appropriating $51,336,923 of revenue for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Project in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2008-09]	Mayor
		Ordinance appropriating $25,611,567 of Tobacco Settlement Revenues and $25,725,356 of the 1999 Laguna Honda Hospital General Obligation Bond Proceeds Interest Earnings from the 2005A, 2005B, 2005C, 2005D, and 2005I Series for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Project in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


18.	081203	[Appropriating $13,022,292 of State Proposition 42 and Proposition 1B revenue for road maintenance projects in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2008-2009]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Ordinance appropriating $11,756,665 of FY 2008-09 Proposition 42 State Funds and $1,265,627 of additional FY 2007-08 Proposition 1B State Funds for road maintenance and resurfacing projects in the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. The department will use the bond funds from the State to implement Bureau of Street and Sewer Repair road maintenance and resurfacing projects at various locations.

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


19.	081027	[Clean Renewable Energy Bonds - $6,325,000]
		Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $6,325,000 aggregate principal amount of clean renewable energy bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco (the "Commission"); approving the execution and delivery by the Commission of a Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, an Acquisition Fund and Account Control Agreement, and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


20.	081109	[Emergency contract to design, furnish, and install microwave system communication equipment along Hetch Hetchy]
		Resolution approving an emergency public work contract under San Francisco Administrative Code Section 6.60, to design, furnish, and install a new microwave radio system for Hetch Hetchy. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


21.	081141	[Contract between the Department of Public Health and Accordis, Inc. to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services]
		Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to execute a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Accordis, Inc. to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


22.	081142	[Contract between the Department of Public Health and Triage Consulting Group to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services]
		Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Director of the Office of Contract Administration/Purchaser to execute a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Triage Consulting Group to provide retroactive claiming of aged accounts services for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


23.	081164	[Amending the agreement between the CCSF and Office Depot for office supplies to $17,540,000]
		Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Office Depot (Contractor) for office supplies, increasing the contract's dollar amount to $17,540,000, pursuant to Charter Section 9.118(b). (Office of Contract Administration)

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
		Present: Supervisors Chu, McGoldrick, Elsbernd


24.	080621	[Amending Health Code Article 8 - Food Preparation and Service Establishment]	Mayor
		Ordinance amending San Francisco Health Code Sections 451, 452, 456.4, 456.5, deleting Health Code Section 455, and amending San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Section 249.1 to include definition for licensed health care facilities, clarify the definition for hospital kitchen, update definitions to be consistent with the California Retail Food Code; add a fee for licensed health care facilities; and add lien procedures for enforcing monetary penalties.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


25.	081121	[Accept-Expend state grant and amend Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 2008-09 - $400,000]	Supervisors Elsbernd, Dufty
		Ordinance authorizing the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for gang violence reduction activities, and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance (ASO) to provide for the creation of certain grant funded positions.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

		Present: Supervisors Chu, Elsbernd


26.	080853	[Liquor license - 251 Rhode Island Street]
		Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Joseph Latimore for Gallery Sensei, located at 251 Rhode Island Street (District 10), will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


27.	081076	[Liquor license transfer - 1926 Lombard Street]
		Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1600 Lombard Street to 1926 Lombard Street (District 2), to Luigi and Brixhilda Daberdaku and Cezar and Georgeta Popovici for Luigi's Delicatessen, will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code, with conditions.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
		Present: Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd, Maxwell


28.	081091	[Board of Supervisors response to the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Fits and Starts: The Response of San Francisco Government to Past Civil Grand Jury Recommendations"]	Supervisor Peskin
		Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Fits and Starts: The Response of San Francisco Government to Past Civil Grand Jury Recommendations".



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


29.	081092	[Board of Supervisors response to the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Accountability in San Francisco Government"]	Supervisor Peskin
		Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Accountability in San Francisco Government".



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


30.	081094	[Board of Supervisors response to the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "A Year of Five Elections for the City and County of San Francisco"]	Supervisor Peskin
		Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "A Year of Five Elections for the City and County of San Francisco".



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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


31.	081117	[Zoning - Interim Moratorium on Conversion of Residential Rental Units to Student Housing]	Supervisors Daly, Peskin, Maxwell
		Urgency Ordinance imposing an interim zoning moratorium on the conversion of residential rental units to student housing for 45 days and making required findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


32.	071431	[Planning Code - Restoration of Movie Theater Projecting Signs and Marquees]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 188, 603, and 604 and by adding Sections 602.25 and 602.26 in order to allow for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or reconstruction of noncomplying Historic Movie Theater Projecting Signs and Marquees, as defined; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


33.	080845	[Changing the official sidewalk width - Golden Gate Avenue]
		Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1580 to change the official sidewalk width on the southerly side of Golden Gate Avenue between Larkin and Hyde Streets; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change. (Public Works Department)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


34.	080873	[Naming the alleys behind the 2200 block of Fillmore Street Goldberg Lane]	Supervisor Alioto-Pier
		Resolution bestowing the new name of Goldberg Lane on the alleys behind the 2200 block of Fillmore Street, currently known as Unnamed Streets 110 and 111, in honor of the late Faye Goldberg.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


35.	080778	[Initiating amendments to Appendix K of Article 10 of the Planning Code regarding the Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District]	Supervisor Mirkarimi
		Resolution initiating amendments to Appendix K of Article 10 of the Planning Code regarding the Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


36.	081192	[Accept-Expend Federal Grant - $2,280,000]	Supervisor Maxwell
		Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,280,000 from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, for environmental investigation and hazardous materials abatement at the Port of San Francisco, Pier 70.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, Peskin


37.	080696	[Zoning - New Controls for the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, to Limit the Establishment of New Bars and Restaurants and Preserve Basic Neighborhood Services]	Supervisor Peskin
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding new Section 780.3, to create the North Beach Special Use District; amending Section 781.6, to include Limited Financial Services and Business or Professional Services in the North Beach Financial Subdistrict; amending Section 722.1 and the Zoning Control Table in Section 722 to reflect the new controls for the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, including limiting the establishment of new bars and restaurants in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District in locations occupied by basic neighborhood sales or services, allowing restaurants to obtain liquor licenses if they operate as bona-fide eating places, and prohibiting the establishment of new automated bank teller machines; adding new Section 790.93, to create the new zoning category of Specialty Food, Self-Service; adding new Section 790.142, to create a new definition of Bona Fide Eating Place; amending Section 790.102 to allow general grocery stores to occupy less that 5,000 gross square feet, to modify the definition of specialty grocery stores, and to clarify that off-sale beer, wine and liquor sales are allowed within accessory limits in general and specialty grocery stores; amending Sections 790.34, 790.55, 790.90, 790.91, 780.1, 312, 303, 218.2, 703.2, 803.2, 803.3, 121.2, and 186.1, to reflect the changes created by the new Sections 790.93, 790.102, and 790.142, and to make conforming amendments; amending Sections 703.3, 710.1, 711.1, 712.1, 713.1, 714.1, 715.1, 716.1, 717.1, 718.1, 719.1, 720.1, 721.1, 722.1, 723.1, 724.1, 725.1, 726.1, 727.1, 728.1, 729.1, 730.1, 731.1, 732.1, 733.1, to refer to new Section 790.93; amending the Special Use District Map SU1 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco, to refer to the new North Beach Special Use District and to reflect the amendments and new boundaries of the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.


		6/17/2008, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title.

		8/12/2008, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted substitute ordinance bearing new title.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


38.	080567	[Zoning - Ordinance creating a Conditional Use requirement for establishments that sell Tobacco Paraphernalia]	Supervisor Sandoval
		Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Section 227(v), to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments, and to impose a conditional use requirement on the establishment of such new enterprises in all Commercial and Industrial districts; amending Section 303 of the Planning Code to refer to this requirement, and to require consideration of additional criteria when analyzing a Conditional Use application; adding a new Section 790.123, to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial districts; amending sections 710.1, 711.1, 712.1, 713.1, 714.1, 715.1, 716.1, 717.1, 718.1, 719.1, 720.1, 721.1, 722.1, 723.1, 724.1, 725.1, 726.1, 727.1, 728.1, 729.1, 730.1, and 732.1, to refer to this definition and conditional use requirement; adding a new Section 890.89 to define Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments in the Mixed Use districts; amending sections 803.1, 810.1, 811.1, 812.1, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 827 to refer to this definition and Conditional Use requirement; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


39.	080720	[Landmark Designation of 1969 California Street (Tobin House)]	Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval
		Ordinance designating 1969 California Street, the Tobin House, (Assessor's Block Number 0649, Lot Number 016), as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (Planning Department)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


40.	081122	[Vacation of the Ingleside Path]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets; setting the hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street area; and adopting environmental findings and findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	From the Land Use and Economic Development Committee Without Recommendation
		Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval, Peskin


41.	081120	[Ordering vacation of the Ingleside Path]	Supervisor Elsbernd
		Ordinance ordering the vacation of the Ingleside Path right-of-way between Ocean Avenue and Corona Street and Urbano and Head Streets subject to reservations of certain utility easements in the vacated area; authorizing the quit claim of the City's interest in the vacated right-of-way pursuant to the terms of the conveyancing documents; declaring such paths abandoned; adopting environmental findings and findings that such actions are consistent with the City's General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


42.	080652	[Rental Subsidy Program for Low-Income Families]	Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Sandoval
		Ordinance adding Sections 48.1 through 48.7 to the San Francisco Administrative Code creating the Rental Subsidy Program for Low-Income Families that establishes a need-based local housing subsidy for homeless families subject to the fiscal and budgetary provisions of the Charter.


		7/29/2008, AMENDED.

		7/29/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

		7/29/2008, AMENDED.

		7/29/2008, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

		7/29/2008, RE-REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Referred to Committee as amended.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendation of the Rules Committee
		Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Ammiano


43.	080616	[Appointment of Independent Hearing Officer for Local Enforcement Agency]	Supervisor Dufty
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Sections 315, 318, 321, 323, 324, 327, 330, 333, 335, 337, 339, and 341 to authorize the appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer from the San Francisco Rent Board to conduct Local Enforcement Agency Hearings brought pursuant to the State Public Resources Code; establish procedures and qualifications for the appointment, and establish hearing procedures, cost recovery, and bases for hearing officer disqualification.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation
		Present: Supervisors Daly, Dufty, Ammiano


44.	081162	[Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission, Wallace Levin]
		Motion appointing Wallace Levin, term ending January 31, 2012, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.

		Wallace Levin, succeeding himself, term expired, Seat 3, must be an at-large appointment, for four-year term ending January 31, 2012.

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


45.	081243	[Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission, Stephen Noetzel]
		Motion appointing Stephen Noetzel, term ending January 31, 2012, to the Veterans Affairs Commission.

		Stephen Noetzel, succeeding Wallace Levin, term expired, Seat 3, must be an at-large appointment, for four-year term ending January 31, 2012.

		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

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.


46.	081171	[Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review for 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1998 Golden Gate Avenue]
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated September 2, 2008, (Case No. 2008.1009E) (Building Permit Application No. 2008/01/28/3333) is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 Class 1]. The project involves the removal of a rear deck and stairs from the property at 1980-1998 Golden Gate Avenue that currently encroaches on the side yard of the property at 800-808 Lyon Street and includes the installation of a new fire escape at the front facade of 1980-1998 Golden Gate Avenue. (Appellants: Raquel Fox of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. on behalf of the tenants at 800-808 Lyon Street, 1998 Golden Gate Avenue and 1960 Golden Gate Avenue.)

		(Filed September 3, 2008; Companion to Files 081172, 081173, 081174; District 5.)

		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.

(Only one of the following two motions should be approved.)


47.	081172	[Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue project]
		Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.



		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


48.	081173	[Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue project]
		Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.



		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?


49.	081174	[Preparation of findings related to the 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue 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 800-808 Lyon Street/1980-1988 Golden Gate Avenue is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.



		Question: Shall this Motion be APPROVED?

	COMMITTEE REPORTS


	Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures.

		The following items will be considered by the Rules Committee at a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.


50.	080162	[Disclosure of lobbying by campaign consultants]	Supervisors Peskin, Daly
		Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Article II of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending section 2.117 to require campaign consultants to disclose lobbying contacts with any officer of the City and County.


		7/29/2008, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing the same title.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


51.	081008	[Residential mental health treatment for youth in foster care]	Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding sections 5.400 and 5.405 creating the San Francisco Task Force on Residential Treatment for Youth in Foster Care and providing for its expiration absent reauthorization by the Board of Supervisors.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


52.	081061	[Amending individual expenditure ceilings for partial public financing program]	Supervisor Daly
		Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending Section 1.134.5 to modify the calculation governing when a publicly financed candidate may access additional public funds.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


53.	081237	[Appointments, Treasury Oversight Committee, Dr. Don Griffin, Ben Rosenfield, Todd Rydstrom]	Supervisor Peskin
		Resolution appointing Dr. Don Griffin, Ben Rosenfield, Todd Rydstrom, terms ending June 5, 2009, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

		The following items will be considered by the Government Audit and Oversight Committee at a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. The Chair intends to request the Committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.


54.	081196	[Appropriating $40,520,000 2008 of Clean and Safe Park Bond proceeds for capital improvements for the Recreation and Park Department and Port Commission in Fiscal Year 2008-2009]	Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd
		Ordinance appropriating $40,520,000 of 2008 Clean and Safe Park Bond sale proceeds fund the improvement and construction at various recreation and park facilities, including $36,875,562 in the Recreation and Park Department and $3,644,438 in the Port Commission for Fiscal year 2008-2009.

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


55.	081236	[Appropriating $130,462.77 of unappropriated fund balance for the Pier 43 Bay Trail Link in the Port of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2008-2009]	Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd
		Ordinance appropriating $130,462.77 of unappropriated fund balance for the construction of the Pier 43 Bay Trail Link public promenade from Powell to Taylor streets in the Port of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


56.	081127	[PG&E rate increases]	Supervisors Peskin, Dufty
		Resolution establishing the City's support for affordable rates for PG&E customers and directing the City Attorney and the Public Utilities Commission to participate in PG&E rate proceedings to advocate for reasonable rates.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

57.	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.

58.	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 59-60


59.	081255	[Conflict Resolution Day - October 16, 2008]	Supervisor Daly
		Resolution declaring October 16th "Conflict Resolution Day", to be recognized in San Francisco for the purpose of fostering awareness and use of conflict resolution tools within our schools and communities.


		9/23/2008, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


60.	080781	[Final Map - 580 Washington Street]
		Motion approving Final Map 5025, a 9 Residential Unit and 3 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 580 Washington Street being a subdivision of Lot 029 in Assessors Block No. 0196 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

		(DPW Order 177,782; District 3.)
		9/19/2008, 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:_________________________________________

61.	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 September 16, 2008 to September 29, 2008, for reference by President to appropriate committee on October 7, 2008.


	080941	[Settlement of Lawsuit - City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company, et al. - $2,750,000]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Factory Mutual Insurance Company and Bombardier Transportation, Inc. for $2,750,000 AND OTHER CONSIDERATION; the lawsuit was filed on DECEMBER 15, 2004, in The United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C 04-5307 FMS; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company, et al. (Airport Commission)


		9/22/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.


	080942	[Approval of contract pursuant to settlement; Waiver of competitive bidding - $56,500,000]
		Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements and approving the award of an Operations and Maintenance Contract ("O&M") with Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc. (Bombardier) to operate and maintain the San Francisco International Airport's AirTrain system for five years in the amount of $56,500,000. (Airport Commission)


		9/22/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.


	081068	[Settlement of City's Lawsuit Against Defendant EnCana Corp]
		Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Sempra Energy, et al. (JCCP No. 4221-00023), filed by the City and County of San Francisco on June 8, 2004, and coordinated as Natural Gas Anti-Trust Cases I, II, III & IV in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego (JCCP Nos. 4221, 4224, 4226, and 4228); the settlement provides approximately $265,695.80 to the City from defendant EnCana Corp. (City Attorney)


		9/22/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.


	081216	[Reward for Information about underpayment of property tax]
		Ordinance approving Assessor's recommended reward for information that led to detection of underpayment of property tax from unreported change of ownership.


		9/22/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.


	081259	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Karen Douma - $1,695,100.00]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Karen Douma, individually, Karen Douma, as Personal Representative of the Estate Of David Douma, deceased, Jason Douma, individually, Pamela Fay, individually, and David Douma, Jr., individually against SF American Taxicab, Inc., Autos For Hire Rpg, Inc., Alem Belai, City And County Of San Francisco, Regents of The University of California, DOES 1 to 100, jointly and severally for $1,695,100.00; the lawsuit was filed on August 10, 2007 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-07-466068; entitled Karen Douma, et al., v. SF American Taxicab, Inc., et al. (City Attorney)


		9/23/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.


	081260	[Settlement of Lawsuit - James R. Figueroa - $65,000]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of James R. Figueroa's claims in the lawsuit filed by James R. Figueroa against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2007, in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 467599, entitled James Figueroa v. City and County of San Francisco dba Department of Public Works. (City Attorney)


		9/23/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.


	081261	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Husam Sajjan - $100,000.00]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Husam Sajjan against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on December 12, 2006 in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 458649; entitled Husam Sajjan v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)


		9/23/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.


	081262	[Settlement of Lawsuit - Estate of Nicholas Torrico, et al. - $150,000.00]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the Estate of Nicholas Torrico, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on July 13, 2007 in United States District Court, Case No. C07-3624 JCS; entitled Estate of Nicholas Torrico, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)


		9/29/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.


	081263	[Approval of Settlement Agreement before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission]
		Ordinance approving a settlement agreement related to the electricity crisis of 2000-2001 in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and accepting distribution of settlement funds collected by FERC. (City Attorney)


		9/29/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

	PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
		Proposed resolutions received from September 16, 2008 to September 29, 2008, for reference by President to appropriate committee on October 7, 2008.


	080840	[Amended Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Survey Area]
		Resolution designating and describing the Amended Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Survey Area in accordance with California Community Redevelopment Law. (Treasure Island Development Authority)


		9/19/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.


	080946	[Airport Concession Lease]
		Resolution approving the Lease Agreements for the Rental Car Center Operations between The Hertz Corporation; Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC; EAN, LLC; DTG Operations, Inc.; and Fox Rent a Car, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)


		9/23/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.


	081264	[Agreement to Purchase Property in Tuolumne County - $70,000]
		Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of approximately 5.61 acres of unimproved land near Moccasin in Tuolumne County, for the protection of water quality for a purchase price of $70,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department)


		9/24/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.


	081265	[Approval of the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 and the Substance Abuse Offender Treatment Program Implementation Plan]
		Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco County Plan for the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 and the Substance Abuse Offender Treatment Program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (Public Health Department)


		9/26/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.


	081266	[WSIP Agreement No. CS-914, Bay Division Regional Construction Management Services]
		Resolution approving the selection of Jacobs Engineering; awards Water System Improvement Program-funded Agreement No. CS-914, Bay Division Regional Construction Management Services. (Public Utilities Commission)


		9/26/2008, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.


	081278	[Petitions and Communications]
		Petitions and Communications received from September 16, 2008 through September 22, 2008 for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on October 7, 2008, Part 1 (Items 1 to 47). From Office of the Controller, regarding FY 2009-10 Debt Service Requirements Inquiry. Copy: Supervisor Elsbernd.(1) From Mayor's Office of Housing, regarding 2007-08 Civil Grand Jury Report "Homeless Have Homes, But They're Still On the Street".(2) From Lloyd W. Schloegel, submitting suggestions regarding the Appeal of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for proposed Central Subway System Project. File 081137.(3) From Office of the Controller - City Services Auditor, submitting Airport Commission - Compliance Audit of AirTran Airways, Inc.(4) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to MUNI changing the M line route. 2 letters. (5) From R. J. Thorsen, expressing concerns regarding the City's MUNI service, specifically N Judah and 19 Polk bus lines.(6) From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting Memorandums to inform the Board members that the following individuals have submitted a Form 700 Statement:(7) David Noyola, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Peskin David Owen, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Peskin Luke Klipp, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Sandoval From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting Memorandums to inform the Board members the following City departments have submitted their conflict-of-interest code notice:(8) Citizen's Counsel Obligation Board Oversight Committee Department of Children, Youth and Their Families Department of Environment Department of Public Works Department of Technology Fine Arts Museum Fire Department Health Service System Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Law Library Office District Attorney Office of Assessor-Recorder Redevelopment Agency Office of Economic and Workforce Development Office of the City Administrator/General Services Agency Police Department Public Library Public Utilities Commission Taxi Commission From concerned citizens, submitting support for Community Choice Energy Aggregation. 23 letters.(9) From Judy West, submitting support for the Appeal of the Planning Commission Certification of the Final EIR for the Eastern Neighborhoods. File 081133, Copy: Each Supervisor.(10) From SFBG Online, submitting copy of editorial regarding The Eastern Neighborhoods Plan.(11) From concerned citizens, expressing concern about San Francisco Zoo. File 080818, 2 letters.(12) From Judith Droz Keyes, expressing support of the appointment of Stephen Noetzel to the Veterans Affairs Commission.(13) From Chief Medical Examiner, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry, (Reference 20080909-067).(14) From Department of Human Resources, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry, (Reference 20080909-030).(15) From Department of Public Works, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry, (Reference 20080722-002).(16) From John Jenkel, submitting Abuse News #3822.(17) From Karl B. Pleskot of Broadway Corridor Group, submitting opposition to Broadway Entertainment Corridor Community Benefit District (CBD). File 080913, Copy: Each Supervisor.(18) From Kimo Crossman, regarding Immediate Disclosure Request written advice on complying with SO 67.14C-recording/posting digital audio.(19) From James Chaffee, regarding Sunshine Appointment.(20) From Department of the Environment regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry (Reference 20080909-046).(21) From Department of Public Works, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry (Reference 20080805-002).(22) From Urban Counties Caucus, submitting various Legislative Updates. 2 letters.(23) From David G. Eselius, regarding "Behind Mexico's Wave of Beheadings" is Congressional "illegal drug" legislation and American consumption of "illegal drugs."(24) From The Peplies Family, regarding homicide investigation of Bert Peplies, August 31, 2007.(25) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting portfolios statistics of investment activity under the Treasurer's management from July 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008.(26) From City Administrator & Capital Planning Committee, submitting recommendations on (1) the Supplemental Appropriation for the First Issuance of 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks and Bonds, and (2) the Supplemental Appropriation for the Port of San Francisco's Pier 43.5 Promenade Project.(27) From James Keys, urging improvements to the Gene Friend Recreational Center.(28) From Mayor Newsom, designating various Supervisors as Acting-Mayor from 8:05am on Monday, September 22, 2008 until 2:15pm on Friday, September 26, 2008.(29) From various City Departments, submitting list of sole source contracts entered into during the fiscal year 2007-2008:(30) Department of Public Works From Department of Building Inspection, submitting a Response to City Grand Jury Recommendations, File 080924.(31) From James Chaffee, regarding Sunshine Complaint.(32) From Department of Public Works, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry (Reference 20080708-003).(33) From Department of Public Works, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry (Reference 20080805-003).(34) From Department of Elections, regarding Board of Supervisors inquiry (Reference 20080909-062).(35) From the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, submitting a Declaration of Emergency- Replacement of Kirkwood Generator Stator Core.(36) From Jonette Burton, opposing requirements for SF businesses to offer commuter benefits to their employees.(37) From Francisco Da Costa, submitting an article on twenty thousand units down the pipeline.(40) From Tortuga Bi Liberty, submitting a testimony about Nude political demonstration.(41) From Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, commenting on America's shortage of primary care doctors. 2 letters.(42) From Paul Nisbett, commenting on local grocery stores closing in San Francisco.(43) From concerned citizens, commenting on various ways to address disposition of garbage receptacles. 2 letters. (44) From concerned citizens, commenting on various issues. 5 letters.(45) From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, regarding Critical Habitat Proposed for California Red-Legged Frog, Comment Period Open through Nov. 17, 2008.(46) From Alvin Johnson, commenting on employment abuse issues.(47)


	081279	[Petitions and Communications]
		Petitions and Communications received from September 23, 2008 through September 29, 2008 for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on October 7, 2008, Part 2 (Items 48 to 82) From Office of the Controller - City Services Auditor, submitting Department of Public Health - Compliance Audit Reports of agencies awarded Federal funds by DPH in fiscal year 2006-07.(48) From Office of the Controller, submitting FY2007-08 Surplus Transfers Report.(49) From Loren Hammer, regarding parking violation fees.(50) From Kimo Crossman, submitting opposition to the redaction of scanned documents posted online.(51) From Christian Holmer, submitting a Board candidate questionnaire.(52) From PRO-SF, regarding a public records request.(53) From San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, submitting a notice of a declaration of emergency for the replacement of the Kirkwood Generator Stator Core.(54) From concerned citizens, submitting support for a refuge zoo at the San Francisco Zoo. 24 letters.(55) From concerned citizens, submitting support for the restoration of Sharp Park. 1,003 letters.(56) From Francisco Da Costa, regarding the clean up of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.(57) From Francisco Da Costa, regarding alternatives on Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.(58) From Shirley Stucky, submitting opposition to the elimination of the 3 Jackson bus route.(59) From Department of Public Works, regarding the removal of graffiti on several locations. (Reference 20080805-006)(60) From Dan Gluesenkamp, submitting support for the restoration of Sharp Park.(61) From Jeff Miller, submitting notice of possible lawsuit over endangered species at Sharp Park.(62) From a concerned citizen, regarding the number of panhandlers.(63) From Florrie Goldman regarding the status of the San Francisco Zoo, File 080818.(64) From San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, submitting Human Rights Commission Waiver Request Forms. 2 forms.(65) From Losenuti Sam, regarding implementing fines for dog feces.(66) From Office of the Clerk of the Board, submitting notice that the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center has submitted its conflict of interest code notice.(67) From Marilyn Amini, regarding the Eastern Neighborhoods Rezoning Plans, File 081133-081136, Copy: Each Supervisor.(68) From Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods opposing the FEIR for the Eastern Neighborhoods Rezoning and Area Plans, File 081152-081155, Copy: Each Supervisor(69) From United States Department of the Interior, notifying the resignation of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Representative from the San Francisco Urban Forestry Council.(70) From concerned citizens, submitting support for Community Choice Energy Aggregation. 47 letters.(71) From Department of Public Works, submitting notification of news rack inspections and citations. (Reference 20080805-009)(72) From Department of Public Works, submitting notification of news rack inspections and citations. (Reference 20080722-006)(73) From Department of Public Works, submitting notification of news rack inspections and citations. (Reference 20080812-005)(74) From Department of Public Works, regarding the removal of graffiti on garbage cans in several locations. (Reference 20080916-003)(75) From Department of Public Works, regarding the removal of graffiti on public properties in several locations. (Reference 20080916-002)(76) From Department of Public Works, regarding the removal of graffiti on phone switch boxes in several locations. (Reference 20080812-003)(77) From Department of Public Works, regarding the removal of graffiti on phone switch boxes in several locations. (Reference 20080909-001)(78) From Department of Public Works, regarding status of sewer repairs at Waller and Fillmore Street. (Reference 20080909-002)(79) From Ivan Pratt, regarding support for the YMCA.(80) From California Fish and Game Commission, noticing changes to the California Code of Regulations.(81) From Department of Public Works, submitting notification of news rack inspections and citations. (Reference 20080923-004)(82) From Department of the Status of Women, submitting notification of violence prevention efforts in the Mission. (Reference 20080909-054)(83) From Real Estate Division, submitting notification of violence prevention efforts in the Mission. (Reference 20080909-061)(84)

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) 554-4933 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 and legislative files (which contain documents submitted after the distribution of the agenda packet) are available at the Board of Supervisors, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102. Agendas are available on the Internet at www.sfgov.org/site/bos_meetingsFor information, call (415) 554-5184.
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.

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

Disability access

The Legislative Chamber and the Committee Room 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 decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby by mail to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by contacting Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

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

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