Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 8, 2007

City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 8, 2007 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Meeting Board of Supervisors AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY, BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, ED JEW, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL Members Present: Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Ed Jew, Sophie Maxwell, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval. Members Excused: Jake McGoldrick. Members Absent: None. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisors Maxwell and McGoldrick were noted absent. There was a quorum. Supervisor Maxwell was noted present at 2:32 p.m. Supervisor McGoldrick was excused. (See Infra) Supervisor McGoldrick Excused from Attendance Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to excuse Supervisor McGoldrick. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Jew, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2007 and the Special Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick Representatives from the New Tenderloin addressed the Board members and expressed concern with the increase of violence in the Tenderloin. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee 070450 [Appropriating $31,750,000 of Airport Operating Fund Balance for a potential interest rate swap termination payment for the San Francisco International Airport Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Mayor Ordinance appropriating $31,750,000 of San Francisco International Airport Operating Fund Balance to provide appropriations for a potential interest rate swap termination payment as part of the Airport's ongoing debt management program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 114-07 FINALLY PASSED Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee 070462 [Waiver of temporary street space occupancy fee on May 5, 2007 for Small Business Week Sidewalk Sale] Supervisor Elsbernd Ordinance waiving the fee in Public Works Code Section 724.1(b) for temporary street space occupancy in certain sections of the City on Saturday, May 5, 2007 as part of Small Business Week. Enacted Number: 111-07 FINALLY PASSED 061236 [Liquor License Transfer, 81 Langton Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 145 Jackson Street to 81 Langton Street, Suite 2, and the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license at the same location, to Luc Ertoran for Terroir SF, LLC dba Terroir, 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. Enacted Number: 243-07 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 070390 [STOP Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 40th Avenue at Geary Boulevard, establishing an All-Way STOP control intersection; and, Anza Vista Avenue at Baker Street, stopping the stem of this T-intersection. (Parking and Traffic Department) (3/15/07: 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. 3327.) Enacted Number: 242-07 ADOPTED 070391 [Traffic Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. NO LEFT TURNS, 7 AM TO 7 PM EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH 5th Street, southbound, onto Mission Street. CROSSWALK CLOSURE - ESTABLISH Sagamore Street at San Jose Avenue (Closing the easternmost crosswalk as part of a plan to signalize the existing crosswalk crossing Sagamore Street at Plymouth Avenue. The westernmost crosswalk will remain). (Parking and Traffic Department) (3/15/07 - 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. 3327.) Enacted Number: 244-07 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Rules Committee 070418 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Andrew Marconi] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Andrew Marconi against the City and County of San Francisco for $82,500; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2005 in United States District Court, Case No. C05-1978 CW; entitled Andrew Marconi, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 112-07 FINALLY PASSED 070420 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Javed Malik] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Javed Malik against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 10, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 438-564; entitled Javed Malik, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 113-07 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS From the Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report Without Recommendation 070555 [Appropriating $5,000,000 of FY 2006-2007 General Fund Balance for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Supervisors Sandoval, Daly, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Dufty, McGoldrick Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 of General Fund Balance from Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Program to the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and reserving the funds pending review of an expenditure plan by the Finance Committee. Enacted Number: 118-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Elsbernd, Jew Excused: 1 - McGoldrick Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee 070335 [Approving an Amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to Extend the Redevelopment Agency's Time for Repaying Debt] Supervisor Daly Ordinance approving an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to extend the time for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's receipt of tax increment and to suspend both the limit on the total indebtedness outstanding at any one time and the limit on the total number of dollars of tax increment revenue that may be received by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under the Plan in order to continue financing Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund activities under the Plan. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 115-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - McGoldrick NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 070458 [Appropriating $35,000,000 of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds for the Seismic Safety Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2006-2007] Supervisor Dufty Ordinance appropriating $35,000,000 of City and County of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Seismic Safety Loan Program, 1992), Series 2007A, for the Seismic Safety Loan Program in the Mayor's Office of Housing for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070325 [Authorizing the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.42 and amending Section 10.100-195, to authorize the collection and use of an additional penalty assessment on criminal fines, penalties, and forfeitures to support emergency medical services pursuant to SB 1773, and setting an expiration date. (Public Health Department) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070451 [Public Employment - Department of Economic and Workforce Development] Mayor Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2006-2007) to reflect the creation of one (1) new position in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. (Supervisor Elsbernd dissented in committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 3 - Elsbernd, Jew, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070326 [Reprogramming of $789,715 from SFGH's equipment budget to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to reprogram $789,715 in funding budgeted at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) for medical equipment to purchase a Materials and Supplies Inventory and Purchasing System Upgrade in FY 2006-07. (Public Health Department) (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 240-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070358 [Extending to October 1, 2007 the Cooperative Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy through which the Authority provides caretaker services at former Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement retroactively from September 30, 2006 to October 1, 2007. (Treasure Island Development Authority) Enacted Number: 245-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070359 [Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the City and County of San Francisco relating to staffing and oversight of the Treasure Island Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding appointing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Office of the City Administrator, as its agent to provide services to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Treasure Island Development Authority and to provide oversight to the Treasure Island Project Office for the term beginning retroactively on July 1, 2006. (Treasure Island Development Authority) Enacted Number: 241-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 070332 [Zoning - Interim Moratorium on Single Room Occupancy developments in Western SoMa Service/Light Industrial zones] Supervisor Daly Urgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on Single Room Occupancy (SRO) developments in Western South of Market (SoMa) Service/Light Industrial (SLI) zones for 45 days and making required findings, including environmental findings and a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Enacted Number: 116-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070333 [Interim Zoning Requiring Conditional Use on Single Room Occupancy developments in the Western South of Market Special Use District] Supervisor Daly Resolution imposing interim zoning controls establishing a requirement for conditional use authorization for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) developments in the Western South of Market (SoMa) Special Use District (SUD) for an eighteen (18) month period and making required findings, including environmental findings, and a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Enacted Number: 250-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070392 [Parking Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Geary Boulevard, north side, from Scott Street to 162 feet west of Divisadero Street. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 2921 Washington Street, south side, between the driveways in front of the main entrance to create four motorcycle parking spaces. PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Dorado Terrace, west side, in front of #41 Dorado Terrace to #79 Dorado Terrace; and, Dorado Terrace, east side, from #312 to #224 Dorado Terrace (to legalize existing conditions) TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Indiana Street, both sides, between Cesar Chavez and Marin Streets (1600 block); and, Indiana Street, west side, between Marin and Tulare Streets (1700 block). PARKING METERS (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Castro Street, east side, from Jersey Street to 48 feet southerly (four parking spaces). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Lisbon Street, west side, from Avalon Avenue to 20 feet northerly. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Lisbon Street, east side, from Avalon Avenue to 20 feet southerly. TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -ESTABLISH 115 Wisconsin Street, east side, from 16th Street to 44 feet southerly (44 foot space, approximately two parking spaces). TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Sansome Street, west side, from Washington Street to Broadway. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - EXTEND Junipero Serra Boulevard, east side, from 208 feet to 268 feet south of Monterey Boulevard at St. Francis Circle to facilitate an extension of the double northbound left turn lane (60-foot extension). (Parking and Traffic Department) (3/15/07: 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. 3327.) Enacted Number: 239-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick SPECIAL ORDER Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole CALLED FROM COMMITTEE 070401 [San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional Agencies] Supervisor Daly Hearing to explore San Francisco's Participation in the "Focusing Our Vision" Program of the Regional Agencies--Association of Bay Area Governments, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Continued to May 15, 2007. Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick RECESS The Board recessed at the hour of 3:08 p.m. Reconvening of the Board The Board at the hour of 3:34 p.m. reconvened. Calling the Roll The following Supervisors were noted present: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin - 8 Supervisor McGoldrick was previously excused. Supervisor Dufty was noted present at 3:43 p.m. There was a quorum. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Daly assumed the Chair. The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter. SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 070554 [Status Report on Health Access Plan] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider a status report on the Health Access Plan from the Department of Public Health and the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. The President inquired as to whether or not any member of the public wished to address the Board. Department Representatives: Dr. Mitch Katz, Director, Department of Public Health Donna Levitt, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement Joanie Chan, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement Deputy Director, Department of Public Health Public Comment. Speakers: Dr. Dick Hodson; Dr. Sim-Chi; Douglas Yip; Silvia Johnson The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Maxwell welcomed, introduced, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Chris Iglesias and other staff members of CitiBuild. 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. James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Eric Olison; expressed concern with issues relating to MUNI Peter Warfield; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Abdullah Megaheed; expressed concern with issues relating to the homeless Eugene Gordon Jr.; expressed concern with various issues Bruce Windrum; expressed concern with issues relating to violence and drugs John Di Donna; expressed concern with various issues Speaker; expressed concern with various issues Male speaker; expressed concern issues relating to Golden Gate Park Silvia Johnson; expressed concern with issues relating to water supplies Dr. Ahimsa Porter Sumchai; expressed concern with issues relating to the toxic environment at Hunter's Point Ross; expressed concern with issues relating to Gay Games FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee. 070592 [Urging Congress to Amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984] Supervisor Daly Resolution urging U.S. Congressional Representatives to amend the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-474) and require picture-based warning labels. Enacted Number: 246-07 ADOPTED 070594 [Commending California Victory] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Sandoval Resolution commending California Victory for its community spirit and the formation of the new San Francisco United Soccer League's Division One Team. Enacted Number: 247-07 ADOPTED 070595 [State Budget Augmentation for Adult Protective Services Program] Mayor Resolution urging the State Legislature to appropriate $20 million in additional funding for the Adult Protective Services Program, on an annual basis, beginning in fiscal year 2007-2008. Enacted Number: 248-07 ADOPTED 070596 [Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $86,520 in federal Section 5303 Technical Study funding to develop and produce the FY 2008 Short Range Transit Plan. Enacted Number: 249-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick Severed from For Adoption Without Committee Reference Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested this item be severed so that it might be considered separately. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee. 070593 [SRO Voter Education and Registration] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution urging increased voter education and registration outreach to SRO residents by the Department of Elections and urging SRO managers and owners to facilitate access for these purposes. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee. REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 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). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve the Purely Commendatory Findings. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions 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. Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved to approve the Brown Act Finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick 070602 [High Speed Rail] Supervisors Ammiano, Jew Resolution in support of a High Speed Rail Line between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Enacted Number: 263-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - McGoldrick OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 070617 [Zoning - modifying the definition of liquor store to remove prohibitions on grocery stores and similar uses] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 790.55, 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, and 783 to remove grocery stores and other similar uses from prohibitions placed on the establishment of liquor stores in certain districts; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (5/23/07 - Economic Impact.) 5/8/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 6/7/2007. 070621 [Declaring a public nuisance] Supervisors Dufty, Alioto-Pier Ordinance amending Article 18 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by adding Section 944 to declare a public nuisance any property located in a underground utility district in which the property owner has refused to comply with an order from the Director of Public Works to install conduits and associated equipment necessary to obtain utility service at a building or structure on the property; amending Section 926 of the Public Works Code to allow the City to recover all costs incurred by the City in connection with abating the public nuisance; amending Sections 900, 915, and 919 through 930 of the Public Works Code consistent with this legislation; and further amending Sections 900, 901, 906, 908 through 911, and 938 of the Public Works Code to make certain technical changes that are necessary to bring those sections up-to-date. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 070623 [Inclusionary Housing Program - New Alternative to Meet Requirements] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending Section 315.4 to provide for a new alternative to meeting the requirements of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance; adding Section 315.6A. to provide that a project sponsor may pay the amount of the in lieu fee to a qualifying nonprofit entity to acquire and rehabilitate units as permanently affordable rental housing if the number of resulting units will be 25% higher than the amount provided under the existing off-site alternative; and making findings, including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act. 5/8/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 6/7/2007. 070627 [Public Employment] Mayor Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 203-06 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2006-2007) to reflect the proposed changes to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA-DPT) staffing by decreasing total staffing by 2.00 positions (0.08 FTE). 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 070628 [Describing the Limits on the Redevelopment Agency's Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire Real Property in Existing Redevelopment Plan Project Areas] Mayor, Supervisor Peskin Ordinance describing the limits in existing redevelopment plans on acquisition of real property by the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco through the use of eminent domain, in compliance with a new requirement of the California Community Redevelopment Law. 5/8/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 6/7/2007. Resolutions 070593 [SRO Voter Education and Registration] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution urging increased voter education and registration outreach to SRO residents by the Department of Elections and urging SRO managers and owners to facilitate access for these purposes. 5/1/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 5/8/07, REFERRED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested that this matter be referred to Committee. 070602 [High Speed Rail] Supervisors Ammiano, Jew Resolution in support of a High Speed Rail Line between San Francisco and Los Angeles. 5/8/07, ADOPTED. 070619 [Grant to undertake pandemic influenza planning and outreach] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to accept and expend a new grant in the amount of $299,750 from the Metta Fund to undertake pandemic influenza planning and outreach projects, which includes a new contract with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 070622 [Urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install 4-way STOP signs at the intersection of Noe and Day Streets] Supervisor Dufty Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install 4-way STOP signs at the intersection of Noe and Day Streets. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 070624 [Apply for, Accept and Expend State Grant - Department of the Environment] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to apply for, accept and expend grant funds, available only for public agencies in California, in the amount of $361,553 from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the purpose of purchasing low-polluting construction equipment and retrofitting existing construction equipment with pollution control devices. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 070625 [Resolution to Initiate the Designation of First St. John's Methodist Church, 1601 Larkin Street as a Landmark] Supervisor Peskin Resolution initiating designation of the First St. John's Methodist Church, 1601 Larkin Street, located at the Northwest corner of Larkin Street and Clay Street, encompassing all of Lot 006 in Block 620, as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 070626 [Grant to support the Public Health Laboratory Director Training Program] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to retroactively accept and expend funds from the California Department of Health Services, Division of Communicable Disease Control for the Public Health Laboratory Director Training Program, in the amount of $300,655, for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2009. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 070629 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ)] Mayor, Supervisor Ammiano Resolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to accept and expend funds in the amount of $2,550,932 from the State Corrections Standards Authority (CSA), from funds made available under Senate Bill 736 - known as the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) - for programs and approaches that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing delinquency, for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 5/8/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 070634 [Zoning-Extension of Planning Commission review period] Supervisor McGoldrick Resolution extending by an additional 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance to amend Planning Code Sections 315.3 and 315.6 of the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to extend the requirements of the Program from all housing projects of five (5) units or more to all housing projects of two (2) units or more. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070635 [Commending Scott Shaw] Supervisor Peskin Resolution commending Scott Shaw for 30 years of dedicated service in the Department of Public Works in the City and County of San Francisco. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070636 [Commending Richard Schulke] Supervisor Peskin Resolution commending Richard Schulke for his advocacy, leadership, and persistent efforts to improve the welfare of animals in the City and County of San Francisco. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070637 [Public Works Week - May 20 through May 26, 2007] Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd Resolution proclaiming May 20 through 26, 2007 as Public Works Week in San Francisco. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070638 [Commending Sherri Franklin] Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd Resolution commending Sherri Franklin for her inspiring leadership and devotion to improving the welfare of animals in the City and County of San Francisco. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070639 [School Patrol Day - May 17, 2007] Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd Resolution proclaiming May 17, 2007 as AAA School Safety Patrol Day in San Francisco. 5/8/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070640 [Black Cat Caf