Board of Supervisors Minutes: August 14, 2007

City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 14, 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, Jake McGoldrick, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval. Members Excused: None. Members Absent: None. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. On the call of the roll Supervisor McGoldrick was noted absent. There was a quorum. Supervisor McGoldrick was noted present at 2:07 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2007 and July 24, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 071057 [Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Airport Commission] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant of $609,711 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District), and a matching grant of $500,000 from the California Department of Transportation for the retrofit of diesel buses by Airport transportation operators. Enacted Number: 476-07 ADOPTED 071063 [Authorizing the Committee on Information Technology to amend its contract with Central Computer Systems by more than $500,000] Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Central Computer Systems (part of the Computer Store procurement vehicle), in which the amendment shall increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount by more than $500,000. (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 466-07 ADOPTED 071077 [Lease of Real Property at 400 McAllister Street] Resolution authorizing the lease of 1,118 square feet of space to the Nasra Family Partnership, in the Courthouse located at 400 McAllister Street on behalf of the Superior Court. (Real Estate Department) Enacted Number: 485-07 ADOPTED 071078 [Fire Department Eligibility Renewal Application for State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to apply to renew its eligibility for the State and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. (Fire Department) Enacted Number: 486-07 ADOPTED 071086 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Mason Street Apartments] Mayor Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Mason Street Apartments; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the bonds and the project; granting general authority to city officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and related maters. Enacted Number: 475-07 ADOPTED 071155 [Approval of one-year extension of professional services contract for the San Francisco Treasurer/Tax Collector for interactive voice response ("IVR") payment services for various City and Resolution approving one-year extension of professional services contract for the San Francisco Treasurer/Tax Collector for services to process credit card payment applications on interactive voice response ("IVR") systems for various City and County departments. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) Enacted Number: 489-07 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 070997 [MOU, San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO (Unit 1)] Mayor Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO (Unit 1), to be effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011. (Fiscal Impact) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 210-07 FINALLY PASSED 070998 [MOU, San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO (Unit 2)] Mayor Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO (Unit 2), to be effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011. (Fiscal Impact) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 211-07 FINALLY PASSED Recommendations of the Rules Committee 070976 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Edwin Macon, Sr.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Edwin Macon, Sr. against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 14, 2006 in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C06-4904 SI; entitled Edwin Macon, Sr., et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 203-07 FINALLY PASSED 070977 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Bell Telephone Company] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Bell Telephone Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $52,500.00; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2006 in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. 450-385; entitled Pacific Bell Telephone Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; there are no other material terms of said settlement. (City Attorney) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 204-07 FINALLY PASSED 070978 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Nawal Rizkallah] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nawal Rizkallah against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 3, 2006 in San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 453874; entitled Nawal Rizkallah v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 205-07 FINALLY PASSED 070979 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Ophelia Alvarez] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ophelia Alvarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $117,500; the lawsuit was filed on November 7, 2005 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 446448; entitled Alvarez, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) (No Economic Impact) Enacted Number: 206-07 FINALLY PASSED 070993 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Francisco Moreno, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Francisco Moreno, Maria Govea, Mauricio Moreno and Nancy Moreno against the City and County of San Francisco for $112,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 18, 2005 in United States District Court, Case No. C05-4752; entitled Francisco Moreno, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 207-07 FINALLY PASSED 070994 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dave Alba et al.] Ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Dave Alba et al., acting for themselves and others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $625,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on April 22, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District, Case No. C05-01667, entitled Dave Alba, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 208-07 FINALLY PASSED 071062 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Pacific Gas and Electric Company] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E") against the City and County of San Francisco for $818,000, plus interest through the date of entry of judgment; the lawsuit was filed on September 12, 2005 in San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. CGC-05-449522; entitled Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Stipulation For Entry Of Judgment In Condemnation (and exhibits thereto), contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 071062. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 209-07 FINALLY PASSED 071042 [Appointment - Immigrant Rights Commission] Resolution appointing Christopher Punongbayan, Angus McCarthy, Felix Fuentes, Falguni Sheth, and Toye Moses, terms ending June 6, 2009, to the Immigrant Rights Commission. Christopher Punongbayan, succeeding Deborah Escobedo, term expired, seat 4, must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009. Angus McCarthy, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 7, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter. In addition, members shall have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009. Felix Fuentes, succeeding Samira McCoy, term expired, seat 8, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter. In addition, members shall have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009. Falguni Sheth, succeeding Phu Nguyen, term expired, seat 10, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter. In addition, members shall have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009. Toye Moses, succeeding himself, term expired, seat 11, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter. In addition, members shall have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 6, 2009. Enacted Number: 479-07 ADOPTED 071103 [Appointment - Commission on the Aging Advisory Council] Resolution appointing Lila McCarthy, term ending March 31, 2008, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council. Lila McCarthy, succeeding Robert Lipman, term expired, seat 1, must be a nominee of District 2 Supervisor, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending March 31, 2008. Enacted Number: 487-07 ADOPTED 071105 [Appointment - Assessment Appeals Board No. 2] Resolution appointing Margaret Ruxton, Mervin Conlan, and Richard Lee, terms ending September 6, 2010, to Assessment Appeals Board No. 2. Margaret Ruxton, succeeding herself, term expiring September 3, 2007, seat 2, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Accountant (PA); licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraiser; or he or she is a current member of an assessment appeals board, for a new three-year term ending September 6, 2010. Mervin Conlan, succeeding himself, term expiring September 3, 2007, seat 3, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Accountant (PA); licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraiser; or he or she is a current member of an assessment appeals board, for a new three-year term ending September 6, 2010. Richard Lee, succeeding himself, term expiring September 3, 2007, seat 4, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Accountant (PA); licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraiser; or he or she is a current member of an assessment appeals board, for a new three-year term ending September 6, 2010. Enacted Number: 478-07 ADOPTED 071110 [Appointment - SRO Task Force] Resolution appointing Jorge Portillo, term ending December 31, 2009, to the SRO Task Force. Jorge Portillo, succeeding Christina Olague, resigned, seat 5, must be a representative of the Mission SRO Collaborative, for the unexpired portion of a three-year term ending December 31, 2009. Enacted Number: 484-07 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - McGoldrick REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Called from the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee 060589 [Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general license from 1001 South Van Ness Avenue to 845 Market Street, basement of the San Francisco Centre, Space 010 to Bristol Farms Inc., 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. Continued to September 11, 2007 Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 070217 [Zoning - Interim moratorium on installation of microcell equipment] Supervisors Peskin, Jew, Sandoval, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Daly, Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd Urgency Ordinance approving an interim zoning moratorium on installation of microcell equipment for 45 days and making required findings, including findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and environmental findings. Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Ordinance be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval NEW BUSINESS Recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee 070921 [Amendments to Minimum Compensation Ordinance] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 12P.2, 12P.3, 12P.4, 12P.5, 12P.6, 12P.7, 12P.8 and, 12P.9 and by adding Sections 12P.5.1, 12P.6.1 and 12P.6.2, to amend the Minimum Compensation Ordinance by making both substantive and clarifying changes with respect to: the obligations imposed on Contractors; notification, investigation, auditing, inspection, enforcement and settlement procedures; the withholding of contract payments; provisions relating to waivers; certain definitions, including the definition of Covered Employees; procedures for automatic increases to the hourly wage rate; the assessment of liquidated damages; and the process for determining whether a Contractor has violated the Ordinance and for the administrative appeal of such determinations. Supervisor Mirkarimi requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew From the Budget and Finance Committee Without Recommendation 070961 [Recreation and Park Commission--Authorization to Modify Golf Course Hours and Fees; Creation of Golf Course Task Force] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance adding Section 12.46 to Article 12 of the San Francisco Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to modify golf course hours and fees; and to create a Golf Course Task Force that will evaluate measures to reduce General Fund support for operation and maintenance of golf courses, and explore alternative revenue sources. (No Economic Impact) Supervisor Dufty dissented in Committee. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071128 [De-appropriating $45,717 of General Fund and Appropriating $45,717 for a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance de-appropriating $45,717 for Golden Gate Park Stables in the Department of Recreation and Park, and appropriating $45,717 for a half-time 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position to staff a Golf Course Task Force in the Department of Recreation and Park for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Supervisor Dufty dissented in committee.) Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071129 [Public Employment - Recreation and Park Department] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175-07 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY 2007-2008) to reflect the addition of one position (.37 FTE) Class 1823 - Senior Administrative Analyst in the Recreation and Park Department. (Supervisor Dufty dissented in committee.) Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071065 [Approving a contract in excess of $10 million] Resolution approving an Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Pioneer Americas LLC for sodium hypochlorite, a contract estimated to exceed $10 million, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118(b). (Office of Contract Administration) (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 491-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071084 [Renew Joint Power and Revolving Fund Contract with State] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney to enter into a Joint Power and Revolving Fund Contract with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to: (1) contract for, accept and expend up to $1,184,530 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the assistance of victims and witnesses of crime for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009; and (2) renew its current agreement with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, an agent of the State of California, for a revolving loan fund in the amount of $75,000 to be used to pay for verified funeral/burial expenses and emergency relocation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for an additional two years from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. Enacted Number: 467-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 070213 [Planning - public review process for wireless telecommunications services facilities as accessory uses] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code Section 311 and 312 to apply the public review processes for building permit applications in R and NC Districts to wireless telecommunications services facilities permitted as accessory uses under Article 2 of the Planning Code, making environmental findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 070904 [Permits for communications companies and equipment] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Article 1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 11.1 and 11.9 to authorize state video franchise holders and personal wireless service carriers to obtain utility conditions permits, requiring persons installing personal wireless service facilities in the public rights-of-way to obtain personal wireless service facilities site permits, imposing fees for personal wireless service facilities site permits, and making environmental findings. (Public Works Department) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Rules Committee 070505 [Expanding Post-Employment Restrictions For Senior Mayoral Staff and Board Aides] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending section 3.234 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit individuals who have served as senior staff members to either the Mayor or a member of the Board of Supervisors from communicating with any representative of the City with the intent to influence a government decision for one year after they terminate employment with the City. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Supervisor Daly was noted absent at 2:28 p.m. 070590 [Requiring that individuals be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants to assist in "get out the vote" activities] Supervisor Mirkarimi Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 41D.4, to require that individuals engaged in "get out the vote" activities be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants, on the same basis as any other visitor under the Uniform Visitor Policy. (Supervisor Elsbernd Dissenting in Committee) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew Absent: 1 - Daly 070884 [Reorganization of the Family Violence Council to concentrate on child abuse and elder abuse in addition to domestic violence] Mayor, Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier Ordinance amending Article XIX of the San Francisco Administrative Code to change the focus of the Family Violence Council to include child abuse and senior/adult dependent abuse in addition to domestic violence; reducing the membership of the Council's steering committee from ten members to three members (the three co-chairs of the Council); reducing the membership of the Council from 45 members (35 of whom are selected by the Steering Committee and 10 of whom are specified public officials or directors of nonprofit agencies, or their designees) to 19 members (17 required members who are specified public officials or directors of nonprofit agencies, or their designees, and 2 of whom are optional, at-large members appointed by the Steering Committee); eliminating the advisory committee to the Council and assigning the duties currently performed by the advisory committee to the Council as a whole; and deleting that portion of the Ordinance that allows the Council to establish an Interagency Domestic Violence Death Review Team. (No Economic Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly 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. Enacted Number: 472-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Alioto-Pier Absent: 1 - Daly 071104 [Appointment - Assessment Appeals Board No. 1] Resolution appointing Jeffrey Morris, term ending September 6, 2010, to Assessment Appeals Board No. 1. Jeffrey Morris, succeeding Peter Fatooh, term expiring September 3, 2007, seat 1, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code as follows:Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Accountant (PA); licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers; or he or she is a current member of an assessment appeals board, for a three-year term ending September 6, 2010. (Supervisor Elsbernd Dissenting in Committee) Enacted Number: 468-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Elsbernd Absent: 1 - Daly 071109 [Appointment - SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee] Resolution appointing Jazzie Collins, Ada Chan, and Angelica Cabande, terms ending April 27, 2009, to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee, San Francisco elector requirement waived. Jazzie Collins, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 3, must be a senior or disabled resident of SOMA, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 27, 2009. Ada Chan (San Francisco elector requirement waived), succeeding herself, term expired, seat 4, must have affordable housing expertise and familiarity with the SOMA neighborhood, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 27, 2009. Angelica Cabande (San Francisco elector requirement waived), succeeding Donald Frazier, resigned, seat 5, must represent a community-based organization in SOMA, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 27, 2009. Enacted Number: 469-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly 071200 [Appointment - Assessment Appeals Board No. 1] Resolution appointing Carol Ruth Silver, term ending September 6, 2010, to Assessment Appeals Board No. 1. Carol Ruth Silver, succeeding herself, term expiring September 3, 2007, seat 4, must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section 1624.05 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code as follows:Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the State of California as one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Accountant (PA); licensed Real Estate Broker; Attorney; or a Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, or Property Appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers; or he or she is a current member of an assessment appeals board, for a three-year term ending September 6, 2010. (Supervisor Peskin Dissenting in Committee) Enacted Number: 477-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation 070666 [Allowing for closed sessions of the Board of Supervisors to discuss information related to matters posing a threat to public facilities] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Motion amending Rule 1.8 of the Rules of Order to allow for closed sessions of the Board of Supervisors to discuss information related to matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings or a threat to the public's right of access to public services or public facilities. Enacted Number: MO7-105 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Supervisor Dufty Excused From Voting Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved to excuse Supervisor Dufty, at his request, because of possible conflict of interest, from voting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Dufty 071028 [Public Hearing - Landmark Appeal, U.C. Extension Center, 55 Laguna Street (formerly San Francisco State Teachers College)] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to (1) the decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 17445 adopted June 7, 2007, disapproving the proposal of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to designate the U.C. Extension Center as a San Francisco Landmark on property located at 55 Laguna Street (formerly San Francisco State Teachers College); Lots 001, 001A in Assessor's Block 0857 and Lots 001, 002, and 003 in Assessor's Block 0870. (Appellants: Robert W. Cherny, Acting President, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board filed on July 2, 2007 and F. Joseph Butler on behalf of the San Francisco Preservation Consortium filed on July 6, 2007.) or (2) designation by the Board of Supervisors of the U.C. Extension Center, located at 55 Laguna Street, Lots 001, 001A in Assessor's Block 0857 and Lots 001, 002 and 003 in Assessor's Block 0870 as a San Francisco Landmark. (Filed July 2 and 6, 2007; Companion measure to 071029, 071030, 071081; District 8.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Mary Maley, President, Landmarks Preservation Board; Appellant Joe Butler; support of the appellant Steve Zeltzer; support of appellant Pamela; support of the appellant Commissioner Alan Martinez, Landmarks Advisory Board; appellant Commissioner Bill Sigawa, Landmarks Advisory Board; appellant Louis Dillon; support of the appellant Dr. Carol Roland; support of the appellant Male speaker; support of the appellant Tamara Colby; support of the appellant Cynthia Servetnick; support of the appellant Lavon Taback; support of the appellant Charles Chase; support of the appellant See White Feather; support of the appellant Jim Marchese; support of the appellant Silvia Johnson; support of the appellant Judith Hoyen; support of the appellant Lynn Ellman; support of the appellant Eugene Gordon Jr.; support of the appellant Marla; support of the appellant Peter Lewis; support of the appellant Male speaker; support of the appellant Arnold Price; support of the appellant Tara Sullivan-Lenane, Planning Department Representative, reviewed with the Board the Planning Department's recommendation. Ruthie Bennett, Representative of A.F. Evans; Project Sponsor Jay Turnbull; support of the project sponsor Elizabeth Gunther, Office of the General Counsel for the University of California; support of the project sponsor Tim Coleman, SF Housing Coalition; support of the project sponsor Jim Chaplain, SPUR; support of the project sponsor Bill Heskell; support of the project sponsor Marilyn Isabell; support of the project sponsor Lester Marks; support of the project sponsor Dr. Marci Adelman; support of the project sponsor Neal Sims, Open House; support of the project sponsor Ruth Herring; support of the project sponsor Hadley Hall, Open House; support of the project sponsor Todd Mavis; support of the project sponsor Kevin Chang; support of the project sponsor Arthur Herwith; support of the project sponsor The President declared the public hearing closed. Rebuttal Period: Commissioner Sigawa, Landmarks Advisory Board; Appellant HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the landmark designation 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. Supervisor Daly was noted present at 4:20 p.m. (Only one of the following two motions should be approved.) 071029 [Approving decision of the Planning Commission Disapproving Proposed Landmark Designation of 55 Laguna Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission disapproving proposed landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Dufty 071030 [Disapproving decision of the Planning Commission Disapproving Proposed Landmark Designation of 55 Laguna Street] Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission disapproving proposed landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board) Enacted Number: MO7-107 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Dufty 071081 [Findings - 55 Laguna Landmark Designation Appeal] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning the appeal of the Planning Commission's disapproval of a landmark designation of 55 Laguna Street. (Clerk of the Board) Enacted Number: MO7-106 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Dufty 071082 [Landmark Designation of Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall Annex, Located at 55 Laguna Street formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's College] Ordinance Designating 55 Laguna Street (U.C. Extension Center, formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's School) as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (City Attorney) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly Excused: 1 - Dufty Ordinance designating Richardson Hall (a.k.a. Burke Hall), Woods Hall (a.k.a. Anderson Hall), and Woods Hall Annex (a.k.a. Anderson Hall Annex), located at 55 Laguna Street (U.C. Extension Center, formerly known as the San Francisco State Teacher's College), as individual Landmarks under Planning Code Article 10; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, 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, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly Supervisor Ammiano introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to David Grant and to Sergeant Miller and Officers of the San Francisco Police Department working in the Alemany Working Group. Supervisor McGoldrick introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Damon Ramon in recognition of his 10 years of service with SFGTV. SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. 071037 [Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for project at Wawona Street and 15th Avenue (aka "445 Wawona Street)] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated June 12, 2007, Case No. 2006.0608E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 32 (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332). The project would construct eight 3,760 square-foot, three-story, 3 bedroom, 35-feet high detached residential units with below-grade parking on eight vacant lots created out of a portion of the Ardenwood residential care facility property at 445 Wawona Street. The project site is located at the intersection of Wawona Street and 15th Avenue on the block bounded by 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in the West Portal Neighborhood (Assessor's Block 2540, Lots 93-100). The project site was subdivided from the 532,738 square-foot (12.23-acre) Ardenwood property (Assessor's Block 2540, Lot 8) in 2006, creating nine new lots. No changes are proposed for the Ardenwood residential care facility. The project site is currently vacant open space with the exception of a greenhouse/storage structure, which would be demolished as part of the project. The project site is located within the RH-1(D) (One-Family, Detached Dwellings) zoning district and a 40-X height and bulk district. (Appellants: Matthew and Claudia Chamberlain and Susan Hewitt filed July 6, 2007) (Filed July 6, 2007; companion measure to 071038, 071039, 071040; District 7.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to September 25, 2007 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 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.) 071038 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for 445 Wawona Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 445 Wawona Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) Continued to September 25, 2007 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071039 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for 445 Wawona Street] Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 445 Wawona Street project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) Continued to September 25, 2007 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071040 [Preparation of findings related to the 445 Wawona Street project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the project at 445 Wawona Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Clerk of the Board) Continued to September 25, 2007 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval COMMITTEE REPORTS Supervisor Daly was noted present at 2:35 p.m. Supervisor Jew Excused From Voting Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to excuse Supervisor Jew, at his request, because of possible conflict of interest, from voting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 070667 [Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Ordinance amending Sections 3301, 3304, 3305, 3307, and 3308 of the San Francisco Health Code and Sections 209.3, 217, 790.141 and 890.133 of the San Francisco Planning Code to (a) require the Director of Public Health to certify that applicants for Medical Cannabis Dispensary permits have not been convicted of certain felony offenses, (b) require Dispensaries to provice security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; and (d) extend the time period for Dispensaries to obtain a Medical Cannabis Dispensary permit to March 1, 2008; (e) authorize the sale and delivery of medical cannabis to qualified patients with a verifiable, written recommendation from a physician for medical cannabis; and (f) clarify the definition of "medical cannabis dispensary. Continued to September 11, 2007 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Jew 071127 [Formalizing the Board of Supervisor's response to the Civil Grand Jury Recommendations] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution amending the process by which the Board of Supervisors responds to the Civil Grand Jury Reports by adopting a resolution formally accepting or rejecting the Civil Grand Jury recommendations. Enacted Number: 474-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071174 [Approval of Amendment to Security Guard Services Contract] Mayor Resolution approving amendment to armed and unarmed security guard services contract for Municipal Railway Revenue and Cost Accounting Divisions. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 440-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Daly, McGoldrick 071176 [Application for ABAG Priority Development Area Designation] Supervisor Peskin Resolution authorizing the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and the Mayor's Office of Housing to apply on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for Priority Development Area designation by the Association of Bay Area Governments. Enacted Number: 483-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 071188 [Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Bonds by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board of Farebox Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not Expected to Exceed $22,000,000. Enacted Number: 480-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS 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. Abdullah Megaheed; expressed sympathy for the passing of Bill Walsh James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Walter; shared in song concerns with general issues in San Francisco John Di Donna; expressed concerns with issues relating to gasoline prices Male speaker; expressed concerns with issues relating to Golden Gate park and preservation Jim Meca; expressed concerns with the parking initiative Aaron Goodman, Vice President, Park Merced Association; expressed concern with issues relating to future building to occur in the Park Merced area Silvia Johnson; expressed concern with general issues in San Francisco APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors' task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. 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. 071100 [Authorizing preparation of Proponent/Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 6, 2007 Election] Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the November 6, 2007 Election. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED 071179 [Lights Out San Francisco] Supervisors McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier Resolution to support extinguishing all non-essential lighting in all city government buildings, public schools and public landmarks for the hour between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM on October 20, 2007 to conserve energy as part of the city-wide energy conservation event: Lights Out San Francisco, and establishing October 20, 2007 as Lights Out San Francisco Day. Enacted Number: 473-07 ADOPTED 071184 [Urging California's congressional delegation to support H.R. 2401] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution urging California's congressional delegation to support H.R. 2401. Enacted Number: 471-07 ADOPTED 071186 [Opposition to SB 670 (Correa)] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 670 (Correa) barring development fees imposed for the acquisition of open space, parks, public recreational facilities and other community benefits. Enacted Number: 470-07 ADOPTED 071191 [Declaring the month of August, 2007 as Barry Lamar Bonds Month in the City and County of San Francisco] Supervisors Dufty, Alioto-Pier, Maxwell, Peskin, McGoldrick, Ammiano, Mirkarimi Resolution congratulating Barry Bonds on becoming the greatest home run hitter in the History of Major League Baseball and declaring the month of August, 2007 as Barry Lamar Bonds Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 490-07 ADOPTED 071160 [Final Map - One South Park Avenue] Motion approving Final Map 4064, a 35 Residential Unit and 1 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at One South Park Avenue being a subdivision of Lot 007 in Assessors Block No. 3775 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,016; District 6.) Enacted Number: M07-103 APPROVED 071161 [Final Map - 2145 California Street] Motion approving Final Map 3115, a 5 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 2145 California Street being a subdivision of Lot 022 in Assessors Block No. 0651 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,035; District 5.) Enacted Number: M07-104 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Severed from the Without Reference to Committee Agenda Supervisor Daly requested that Files Nos. 071180, 071181, 071182, 071183 and 071187 be severed so that it might be considered separately and that all matters be referred to Committee. 071180 [Armando Peraza Day - September 1, 2007] Supervisor Peskin Resolution declaring September 1, 2007 "Armando Peraza Day" in San Francisco. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. 071181 [Eddie Fung Day - November 10, 2007] Supervisor Peskin Resolution declaring November 10, 2007 as Eddie Fung Day in San Francisco. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. 071182 [Commending John Barleycorn Pub] Supervisor Peskin Resolution commending John Barleycorn Pub for almost 40 years of enriching the City. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. 071183 [Sea Otter Awareness Week - September 23 - 29, 2007] Supervisor Peskin Resolution declaring September 23-29 Sea Otter Awareness Week. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. 071187 [Commending Chad Jacobs] Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd Resolution commending Chad Jacobs for his outstanding years of service as a Deputy City Attorney. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. Supervisor Daly was noted absent 6:25 p.m. Supervisor Sandoval requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately. 071185 [Condemning defamatory language used by radio personality Michael Savage against the immigrant community] Supervisors Sandoval, Ammiano Resolution condemning defamatory language used by radio personality Michael Savage against the immigrant community. This matter requires an unanimous vote and failed adoption. Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Absent: 1 - Daly Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to rescind the previous vote and refer this matter to Committee. Motion to rescind the previous vote and refer this matter to Committee passed without objection. REFERRED to the Rules Committee by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Jew Absent: 1 - Daly 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 Alioto-Pier, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly [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 Alioto-Pier, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly 071204 [Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to approve the naming of the field at Monster Park, "Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park"] Supervisor Dufty Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to approve the naming of the Field at Monster Park to "Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park." Enacted Number: 488-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Absent: 1 - Daly OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 071216 [Exempting Wind Turbines from Bernal Heights Special Use District Height Limits] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 242 (e)(1)(D) to allow certain wind power generators within the Bernal Heights Special Use District subject to height limitations set forth in Section 260(b)(1)(A), making environmental findings, general plan findings, and other required findings. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. 071217 [Allowing relocation of existing liquor establishment in the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict to another location within the same Subdistrict] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending Section 781.8 of the Planning Code to allow relocation of existing Liquor Establishment in the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict to another location within the same Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict; and making findings. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. 071219 [Planning - C-3 Development Impact Fee] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require the City Controller to study the impacts of new development in the C-3 zoning districts, requiring the Board of Supervisors to amend City codes to establish new development impact fees and/or to change the amounts of existing fees for development in the C-3 zoning districts, depending on the results of the study, and making environmental findings, general plan findings, and other required findings. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. 08/22/07 - Referred to Planning for review and determination of CEQA. 071220 [To prohibit members of boards, commissions and advisory bodies from participating in a meeting when compromised by alcohol or illegal drugs and to specify investigation procedures] Supervisor Daly Ordinance adding Chapter 5 to Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit members of boards, commissions, and advisory bodies from participating in a meeting when compromised by alcohol or illegal drugs. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. (Referred to the Ethics Commission.) 071221 [Requiring meeting agendas of a policy body to include attendance records for members of the body] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending Section 67.7 of the Administrative Code to require meeting agendas for a policy body to include attendance records for members of the body. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. 071222 [Amending Section 16.9-25 of the Administrative Code to prohibit managers from pursuing or engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with employees under their supervision] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending Section 16.9-25 of the Administrative Code to prohibit managers from pursuing or engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with employees under their supervision. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. (Referred to departments for informational purposes.) 071228 [Park, Recreation and Open Space General Obligation Bond Election] Mayor, Supervisor Peskin Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, February 5th 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County of San Francisco a proposition to incur the following bonded debt of the City and County: One Hundred and Eighty-Five Million Dollars ($185,000,000) for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction or improvement of park, recreation and open space facilities within the City and County of San Francisco and all other structures and improvements necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes and paying all other costs necessary and convenient for effectuating those purposes; authorizing landlords to passthrough fifty percent (50%) of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; finding that the proposed project is excluded from the California Environmental Quality Act; 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 Administrative Code Section 2A.53; consolidating the special election with the general election; establishing the election precincts, voting places and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510; complying with Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of Article V of Chapter V of the San Francisco Administrative Code; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 09/05/07 - Referred to Planning for review.09/07/07- Response received from Planning, exempt from CEQA. 070460 [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. 4/10/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 4/18/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department, Real Estate Department and Department of Public Works. 5/1/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Department exemption from CEQA. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 8/14/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Elsbernd submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. 071056 [Centralization of Workforce Development Efforts Under the Department of Economic and Workforce Development] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Peskin, Ammiano, Maxwell Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 30, Sections 30.1 through 30.8, to: 1) centralize the City's workforce development efforts under the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD), or successor department; 2) require the Director of Economic and Workforce Development to manage all general fund expenditures on workforce development, create City-wide workforce development policy, submit all grant applications to the state or federal government for workforce development funding on behalf of the City, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors, and annually report on workforce development policies to the Board of Supervisors; 3) require City departments to enter into Memoranda of Understanding with DEWD as a condition of funding for workforce development dollars, 4) require the Mayor to submit the names of prospective appointees to the Local Work Force Investment Board to the Board of Supervisors for approval; 5) urge the Mayor to appoint a member of the Board of Supervisors to the Local Workforce Investment Board, and 6) require that the Workforce Investment Act Local Plan be submitted for review and comment to the Board of Supervisors, and by amending Administrative Code Section 83.6 to place the administration of the First Source Hiring Program under the DEWD. 7/17/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 8/16/2007. (Referred to Small Business Commission) 8/14/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Mirkarimi submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Resolutions 071198 [Grant to support Laguna Honda Hospital's Activity Therapy Department] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant for $35,000, from the James Irvine Foundation, the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, and the Flora Hewlett Foundation, through the Creative Work Fund, and to enter into a subcontract with artist Helena Keeffe; for the period of September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. 8/14/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071199 [Grant of State Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $217,970 in State grant funds from the California Air Resources Board for the purchase of low-polluting construction equipment. 8/14/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071204 [Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to approve the naming of the field at Monster Park, "Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park"] Supervisor Dufty Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to approve the naming of the Field at Monster Park to "Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park." 8/14/07, ADOPTED. 071214 [Support of the findings of the Cruise Terminal Advisory Panel] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution in support of the findings of the Cruise Terminal Advisory Panel. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 071215 [Initiate the Designation of the Metro Theater, 2055 Union Street as a Landmark] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution initiating designation of the Metro Theater, 2055 Union Street, located on the south side of Union Street, encompassing all of Lot 018 in Block 541, as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 071223 [Board response to the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Can San Francisco Keep its Promise to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?"] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Can San Francisco Keep its Promise to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?". 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. 071224 [Board response to the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Parking for the Disabled-Abuse or Over-Use?"] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Parking for the Disabled-Abuse or Over-Use?". 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. 071225 [Board response to the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Risk Management: Are the Managers Managing the Risks of the City"] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Risk Management: Are the Managers Managing the Risks of the City". 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. 071226 [Board response to the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Compensation and Staffing Issues in the San Francisco Police Department"] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the recommendations contained in the 2006-2007 Civil Grand Jury Report entitled "Compensation and Staffing Issues in the San Francisco Police Department". 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. 071227 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant - Department of Public Works] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a federal grant in the amount of $482,040 from the California Department of Transportation to upgrade guardrails at Twin Peaks Boulevard; O'Shaughnessy Boulevard at Del Valle Avenue; Portola Drive north of Burnett Avenue and west of Burnett Avenue. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071229 [Park, Recreation and Open Space General Obligation Bonds] Mayor, Supervisor Peskin Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of park, recreation and open space projects within the City and County of San Francisco and all other structures and improvements necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; finding that the estimated cost of $185,000,000 for such improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of a bonded indebtedness; finding 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 Administrative Code Section 2A.53; and waiving the time limits set forth in Administrative Code section 2.34. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 09/05/07 - Referred to Planning for review. 09/07/07- Response received from Planning, exempt from CEQA. 071230 [Grant of Federal Funds - Municipal Transportation Agency] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $1,690,546 of Lifeline Transportation Program (LTP) Funds for maintenance of the Municipal Railway's #108 Line between San Francisco and Treasure Island, expansion of MUNI's #29-Sunset Line service, and expansion of MUNI's Lifeline Fast Pass Distribution program, excluding Citywide indirect costs. (Fiscal Impact.) 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071231 [Lease of Real Property at 1390 Market Street] Mayor Resolution authorizing the lease of 6,029 square feet of space in the building located at 1390 Market Street for the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. (Fiscal Impact.) 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071232 [Seeking a permanent halt to the Blue Angels air show over San Francisco] Supervisor Daly Resolution seeking a permanent halt to the annual Blue Angels air show over the City of San Francisco. 8/14/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 070459 [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. 4/10/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 4/18/07, REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. Referred to Planning Department, Real Estate Department and Department of Public Works. 5/1/07, RESPONSE RECEIVED. Planning Department exemption from CEQA. 8/14/07, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Elsbernd submitted a substitute resolution bearing the same title. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Hearings 071205 [State of full-service taxi cab companies in San Francisco] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Hearing on the state of full-service taxi cab companies in San Francisco regarding their ability to continue to offer full service to their clientele, including digital dispatch service with global positioning, para-transit services, credit card services, alternative fuel vehicles, among other services, without operating at a financial deficit. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071206 [Port lands] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Hearing to consider the SPUR's findings regarding the policy choices confronting the Port as it acts to save its failing infrastructure. In particular, the report discusses the impact of the complex regulatory system upon the planning process, the need for a new financial strategy for funding infrastructure improvements, and the potential for expanding allowable uses on Port lands. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071207 [Starr Elementary Wellness Program] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing on the Starr Elementary wellness program to coordinate and administer prevention services. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 071208 [City waste and reduction programs] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to determine levels of city waste and to identify ways to extend conservation programs throughout all city departments. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 071209 [PG&E blackouts] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing on PG&E blackouts and any of the contributing issues. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 071210 [City and County funding of the arts] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing on the City and County funding of the arts in fiscal years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests that the Budget Analyst prepare a report for this hearing that identifies funding of the arts in fiscal years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008. 071211 [South of Market Parking Special Use district boundaries] Supervisor Daly Hearing on the boundaries of the South of Market Parking Special Use district as outlined in Supervisor Peskin's "Sensible Parking Initiative". 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 071212 [Status of Rec Connect Programs] Supervisor Elsbernd Hearing on the status of Rec Connect Programs within the Recreation and Park Department and Department of Children, Youth, and Family. 8/14/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Motions 071213 [Legislative Analyst Request - Office of Special Events] Supervisors Dufty, Alioto-Pier Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to conduct research into the need for and feasibility of a dedicated and separately funded Office of Special Events in San Francisco. Specifically, whether the activities currently engaged in by such City departments as the Entertainment Commission, Office of Protocol, Mayor's Special Events Staff, San Francisco Police Department, Recreation and Parks Department, Port of San Francisco, and others might be effectively consolidated into and/or overseen by an office comparable to the Special Events Offices in Chicago, Boston, New York City, Houston, and others. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration September 11, 2007. In-depth report; desired delivery date of October 1, 2007. Charter Amendment 071218 [Charter Amendment - San Francisco Affordable Housing Fund] Supervisors Daly, Ammiano Charter amendment (First Draft) to add Section 16.127 to: establish a baseline appropriation and set aside the equivalent of the available annual tax of two and one-half cents ($0.025) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed property tax valuation for the next fifteen (15) years to support affordable housing programs; require the Mayor to prepare an affordable housing plan every three (3) years; affirm City policy urging the Redevelopment Agency to use at least fifty percent (50%) of its tax increment funds for low and moderate income housing; and setting an expiration date of July 1, 2023. 8/14/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 9/13/2007. (Referred to Departments) PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 071163 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Wells Fargo] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wells Fargo against San Francisco for $43,678; claim was filed on May 23, 2007. (City Attorney) 8/1/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 071164 [Approval of two contracts with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. to support and maintain clinical and financial software applications in use by the Department] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), to enter into two contracts with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Siemens) for the continued licensing and maintenance of proprietary Siemens applications for the term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012. (Public Health Department) (Fiscal Impact.) 8/6/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti or mold from DPT property at the following locations: Graffiti • "No Pedestrian Crossing" sign at the Northwest corner of Carmel and Clayton • "Stay to the Right" sign at the east section of the intersection of Arguello and Lincoln. Traffic pole at the Northwest corner of Scott and Fell. • "1300 Stanyan Street" green sign at north end of the intersection of Twin Peaks and Stanyan. • Northeast corner of Stanyan and Parnassus - back of UCSF sign From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to report on the status of removing graffiti on the parking signs located on both sides of the street (unless otherwise noted), at the following locations: • Belvedere between 17 th and Carmel • Cole between 17 th and Carmel • Carmel between Belvedere and Shrader (signs in the black frames) • West end of Belgrave Avenue - "No Parking Sign" • East end of Belgrave Avenue - "No Parking Sign" and red diamond sign • Stanyan between Rivoli and Frederick • Rivoli between Stanyan and Belvedere (signs in the black frames) • Alma between Belvedere and Cole (signs in the black frames) • Belvedere between Gratten and Parnassus • Parnassus between Cole and Willard • Carl between Hillway and Clayton • Clayton between Parnassus and Frederick • Parking signs near 1350 3 rd Avenue • Northeast corner of Irving and 4 th Avenue • Northeast corner of Arguello and Carl • Fulton between Gough and Laguna From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations: Emergency Boxes • Northeast corner of Twin Peaks and Clarendon Fire Hydrant • Southwest corner of McAllister and Laguna From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property at the following locations: Mailboxes • • Northeast corner of Rivoli and Stanyan • Garbage Cans • Northwest corner of Willard and Parnassus • Northeast corner of 3 rd and Irving • Northeast corner of Frederick and Arguello • Northeast corner of Stanyan and Frederick From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from the public property located at the following locations: Light Switch Box • Northwest corner of Carmel and Clayton • Northeast corner of Geary and Webster Phone Switch Box • Northeast corner of Alma and Cole • Southeast corner of Clayton and Frederick From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of removing graffiti from news stands at the following locations: Bay Guardian • Southwest corner of Stanyan and Frederick From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Department of Public Works to report on the status of repairing multiple potholes at the following locations: Potholes • 444 Belvedere • 1215 Stanyan From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Public Utilities Commission Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting the Public Utilities Commission to report on the status of removing graffiti at the following locations: Metal Poles • Numerous along Twin Peaks between Carmel and Clarendon • Numerous along Parnassus between Cole and Willard • Numerous along Irving between Arguello and 4 th Avenue • 446 Carl • 115 Carl From: Supervisor Dufty To: Director. Office of the Controller Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Office of the Controller conduct research into the need for, feasibility of, and fiscal impact of a dedicated and separately funded Office of Special Events in San Francisco. Specifically: • What are the cost benefits of annual city events such as Fleet Week, Halloween, neighborhood street fairs, Gay Pride, Lunar New Year, and others. • What are the expenditures of such City departments as the Entertainment Commission, Office of Protocol, Mayor's Special Events Staff, San Francisco Police Department, Recreation and Parks Department, Port of San Francisco, and others. • What would be the cost impact of creating a dedicated Special Events office, with the capacity to consolidate and/or oversee the activities currently engaged in by these various departments, comparable to the Special Events Offices in Chicago, Boston, New York city, Houston, and other cities. From: Supervisor Dufty To: Chair, Veterans Affairs Commission Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting response from Veterans Affairs Commission regarding Salute to Gay Veterans (see attached letter). In Memoriams Alfred Edward Sassus, Jr. - Supervisor Alioto-Pier Chef Marwan Arafat - Supervisor Daly Officer James Gustafson, Jr. - Entire Board James Russell Moore - Supervisor Dufty ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board, adjourned at the hour of 5:35 p.m. Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 11, 2007. Meeting Procedures The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. 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