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Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 11, 2007

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Approval of the HIV Prevention Projects Grant application

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Accept and Expend FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds

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Accept-Expend State Grant - Board of Supervisors

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Provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill

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Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment

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Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment

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Planning - public review process for wireless telecommunications services facilities as accessory uses

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Permits for communications companies and equipment

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Accept-Expend Grant - Public Defender

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Expanding Post-Employment Restrictions For Senior Mayoral Staff and Board Aides

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Reorganization of the Family Violence Council to concentrate on child abuse and elder abuse in addition to domestic violence

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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) Enacted Number: 217-07 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Findings - Disapproval of 3150 Geary Boulevard Tentative Map

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071264 [Findings - Disapproval of 3150 Geary Boulevard Tentative Map] Motion adopting findings related to the Board of Supervisors disapproval of the decision of the Director of Public Works concerning an 8-unit Tentative Map located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block 1066 and disapproval of said Tentative Map. Enacted Number: M07-114 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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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

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amendment

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] Supervisor Mirkarimi 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) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Amendments to Minimum Compensation Ordinance

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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. Enacted Number: 212-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct Offenses

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070680 [Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct Offenses] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties for offenders over the age of eighteen where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Parking Regulations

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070829 [Parking Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations. TOW AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME ESTABLISH Raccoon Drive, both sides, between Twin Peaks Boulevard and Crown Court. (Parking and Traffic Department) Enacted Number: 492-07 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Requiring that individuals be provided access to Residential Hotels as visitors of guests and occupants to assist in "get out the vote" activities

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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) Enacted Number: 213-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Liquor License Transfer, 845 Market Street, Space 010

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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 18, 2007 Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Hearing - Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits

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Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits

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nd 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." Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved technical amendments and the addition of CEQA language. Motion to amend passed without objection. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to amend on page 15, (3) by deleting "to the public" and adding "except where the Access Appeals Commission grants an unreasonable hardship." Motion to amend passed without objection. Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to amend on page 15, (2) by deleting "any ground floor service area must be." To be considered on September 18, 2007 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved various amendments. To be considered on September 18, 2007 Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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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 provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (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; (f) clarify the definition of "medical cannabis dispensary; and (g) adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings." Continued to September 18, 2007 Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Hearing - Acquisition of Property By Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility

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061379 [Hearing - Acquisition of Property By Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. There were none. Continued to January 15, 2008 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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To acquire property by Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility

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061377 [To acquire property by Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Fiscal impact.) Continued to January 15, 2008 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 1166 Haight Street

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070967 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 1166 Haight Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works, by its letter dated June 13, 2007, approving a request of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to construct a warped driveway ramp and two (2) planter boxes to encroach 3'-0" into the public sidewalk right-of-way (25% of the sidewalk width as allowed by Article 15, Section 723.2 of the Public Works Code) fronting the property at 1166 Haight Street to provide access to a proposed garage below grade. (Appellant: Raquel Fox.) (Filed June 28, 2007; companion measure to Files 070968, 070969; District 5.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal

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070968 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works' approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the Encroachment Permit. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal

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070969 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works' approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the appeal. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance

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or (Board File No. 070077) that would approve one or more agreements (hereafter "the Agreement") between EarthLink, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco. The Agreement would permit EarthLink to manage, operate, and install within the City rights-of-way a citywide wireless broadband internet access network that would provide free or affordable internet access for San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors. The project would involve installation within the City rights-of-way of a communications system consisting of two types of above-ground equipment: transmitters and backhaul devices. The Agreement does not specify proposed locations for the communications equipment, and EarthLink has not yet selected such locations. (Appellant: Jeff Hoffman, on behalf of the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna Free Union (SNAFU).) (Filed May 30, 2007; companion measure to Files 070801, 070802, 070803.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Silvia Johnson The President declared the public hearing closed. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Hearing be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance

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070801 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance

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070802 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance

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070803 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 317 Cortland Avenue

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)(4) and Categorical Exemption Class 3 (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(b) and 15303(c). The project would demolish the existing two-car parking structure and construct a 35-foot-tall, 3,820-square foot, three-story mixed-use building with two dwelling units over approximately 1,590-square-feet of commercial space open to Cortland Avenue and with the 130-square foot walk-up access to the residential floors above. The two dwelling units would each be about 1,115 square feet. Each unit would have access to private usable open space on either a rear deck, balcony or a courtyard. The subject property (Assessor Block 5667, Lot 014) is within an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellants: Gordon Thrupp, Robin Mackey, Suzanne Landucci, Donna Roberts, Caroline Peel and Bloum Cardenas.) (Filed July 18, 2007; companion measure to 071071, 071072, 071073; District 9.) 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: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project

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071071 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project

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071072 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project] Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Preparation of findings related to the 317 Cortland Street Project

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071073 [Preparation of findings related to the 317 Cortland 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 317 Cortland Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard

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Approving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard

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071032 [Approving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard

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071033 [Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Enacted Number: M07-115 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

Noes: None

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Preparation of findings related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard

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071034 [Preparation of findings related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, for action by the Board at its next meeting. Enacted Number: M07-116 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin

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Legislative Analyst Request - Office of Special Events

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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. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested to be added as a co-sponsor. APPROVED by the following vote:

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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. Enacted Number: 498-07 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 11, 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. Members Excused: Gerardo Sandoval. 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 Sandoval was noted absent. There was a quorum. Supervisor Sandoval was excused from today's meeting. (See Below) Supervisor Sandoval Excused From Attendance Supervisor Jew, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor Sandoval from attending today's meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to approve the meeting Minutes for July 31, 2007, August 7, 2007 and August 14, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee 071066 [Approval of the HIV Prevention Projects Grant application] Supervisor Dufty Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to submit an interim progress report (IPR) in order to continue to receive funding for the HIV Prevention Projects grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The amount of this annual recurring grant for the next grant year (January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008) is expected to be approximately $9 million. The due date of the IPR is September 4, 2007. (Public Health Department) Enacted Number: 497-07 ADOPTED 071119 [Accept and Expend FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $660,000 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seismically retrofit the Millbrae Water Supply & Treatment Headquarters. Enacted Number: 494-07 ADOPTED 071120 [Accept-Expend State Grant - Board of Supervisors] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to accept and expend $275,000 in AB 471 funds from the California Resources Agency, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other improvements to Tulare Park. Enacted Number: 493-07 ADOPTED 071130 [Provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill] Supervisor McGoldrick Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $97,660 from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide SSI application assistance to the chronically homeless and mentally ill in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008, which includes a sub-contract with the San Francisco Bar Association's Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) in the amount of $59,620 for the same time period. Enacted Number: 499-07 ADOPTED 071145 [Accept and Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (SF Environment) to accept and expend grant funds, in the amount of $44,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to convert one Prius hybrid vehicle into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the purpose of public outreach and demonstration. Enacted Number: 500-07 ADOPTED 071146 [Accept-Expend Regional Grant - Department of the Environment] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $14,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco. Enacted Number: 501-07 ADOPTED 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. Enacted Number: 215-07 FINALLY PASSED 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) Supervisor McGoldrick requested to be added as sponsor. Enacted Number: 214-07 FINALLY PASSED Recommendation of the Public Safety Committee 071134 [Accept-Expend Grant - Public Defender] Supervisors Maxwell, Dufty Ordinance authorizing the Office of the Public Defender to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Zellerbach Family Foundation for a court alternative specialist position dedicated to working with the children of incarcerated parents (CIP). PASSED, ON FIRST READING 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. Enacted Number: 218-07 FINALLY PASSED 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) Enacted Number: 217-07 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS From the Clerk 071264 [Findings - Disapproval of 3150 Geary Boulevard Tentative Map] Motion adopting findings related to the Board of Supervisors disapproval of the decision of the Director of Public Works concerning an 8-unit Tentative Map located at 3150 Geary Boulevard, Lot 028 in Assessor's Block 1066 and disapproval of said Tentative Map. Enacted Number: M07-114 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 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] Supervisor Mirkarimi 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) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval Supervisor Dufty was previously excused from voting on this matter. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval 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. Enacted Number: 212-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - Sandoval Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 070680 [Administrative Penalties and Fees for Fare Evasion or Passenger Misconduct Offenses] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Ordinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 127, 128, 128.1, 128.1-A, 128.2, and 128.3 to clarify the definition of "Proof of Payment" and impose administrative penalties and fees for certain types of fare evasion or passenger misconduct offenses instead of criminal penalties for offenders over the age of eighteen where authorized by state law, and authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors to set the specific penalty and fee amounts. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 070829 [Parking Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations. TOW AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME ESTABLISH Raccoon Drive, both sides, between Twin Peaks Boulevard and Crown Court. (Parking and Traffic Department) Enacted Number: 492-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Recommendation of the Rules Committee 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) Enacted Number: 213-07 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Elsbernd, Jew Excused: 1 - Sandoval 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 18, 2007 Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 2 - Elsbernd, Jew Excused: 1 - Sandoval Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 071269 [Hearing - Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed 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 provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (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." Supervisor Jew was previously excused from voting on this matter. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Mira Ingram Sherry Grover Rosaurai Kenyon David Cohen Male speaker Karen Kircher Michele Aldrich Silvia Johnson Denise Dorey Toni Brock Albert Blais Pat Buskavich Kevin Reid Male speaker Wayne Kiloff Jon Martinell Female speaker The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report Without Recommendation 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; (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." Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved technical amendments and the addition of CEQA language. Motion to amend passed without objection. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to amend on page 15, (3) by deleting "to the public" and adding "except where the Access Appeals Commission grants an unreasonable hardship." Motion to amend passed without objection. Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved to amend on page 15, (2) by deleting "any ground floor service area must be." To be considered on September 18, 2007 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved various amendments. To be considered on September 18, 2007 Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 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 provide security measures, including lighting and alarms, (c) establish minimum disability access standards; (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; (f) clarify the definition of "medical cannabis dispensary; and (g) adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings." Continued to September 18, 2007 Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 061379 [Hearing - Acquisition of Property By Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. There were none. Continued to January 15, 2008 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report Without Recommendation 061377 [To acquire property by Eminent Domain-Islais Creek MUNI Maintenance Facility] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution authorizing acquisition of 2.8 acres of property adjacent to City property at Indiana and Cesar Chavez Streets, consisting of portions of Assessor's Lots 2, 2A and 13 in Block 4349 and a portion of Assessor's Lot 3 in Block 4382, in the City and County of San Francisco, for construction of the Municipal Railway's new Islais Creek Motor Coach Operations and Maintenance Facility; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31, and adopting findings under the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Fiscal impact.) Continued to January 15, 2008 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, 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, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Supervisor McGoldrick introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Sisters of Mercy, Sr. Barbara Henry, RSM, in recognition of the celebration of St. Mary's Hospital 100th Anniversary. Supervisor McGoldrick introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the "Mayor of 4th Avenue." SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. 070967 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment for 1166 Haight Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Department of Public Works, by its letter dated June 13, 2007, approving a request of Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to construct a warped driveway ramp and two (2) planter boxes to encroach 3'-0" into the public sidewalk right-of-way (25% of the sidewalk width as allowed by Article 15, Section 723.2 of the Public Works Code) fronting the property at 1166 Haight Street to provide access to a proposed garage below grade. (Appellant: Raquel Fox.) (Filed June 28, 2007; companion measure to Files 070968, 070969; District 5.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: if you challenge, in court, the minor sidewalk encroachment permit appeal 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.) 070968 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion disapproving the decision of the Director of Public Works' approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the Encroachment Permit. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 070969 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion approving the decision of the Director of Public Works' approval of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 1166 Haight Street and denying the appeal. Continued to October 16, 2007 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. Supervisor Dufty was noted absent at 4:07 p.m. Supervisor Dufty was noted present at 4:25 p.m. 070800 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated April 20, 2007, Case No. 2007.0097E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301(b), 15303(d), & 15303(e); Class Numbers 1 and 3], the proposed project is an ordinance proposed by the Mayor (Board File No. 070077) that would approve one or more agreements (hereafter "the Agreement") between EarthLink, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco. The Agreement would permit EarthLink to manage, operate, and install within the City rights-of-way a citywide wireless broadband internet access network that would provide free or affordable internet access for San Francisco residents, workers, and visitors. The project would involve installation within the City rights-of-way of a communications system consisting of two types of above-ground equipment: transmitters and backhaul devices. The Agreement does not specify proposed locations for the communications equipment, and EarthLink has not yet selected such locations. (Appellant: Jeff Hoffman, on behalf of the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna Free Union (SNAFU).) (Filed May 30, 2007; companion measure to Files 070801, 070802, 070803.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Silvia Johnson The President declared the public hearing closed. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Hearing be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Dufty Excused: 1 - 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.) 070801 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Dufty Excused: 1 - Sandoval 070802 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Dufty Excused: 1 - Sandoval 070803 [Preparation of findings related to the appeal of the categorical exemption for the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of the determination by the Planning Department that the Citywide Wireless Broadband Internet Access Network Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Jew, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Absent: 1 - Dufty Excused: 1 - Sandoval SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. 071070 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 317 Cortland Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated June 21, 2007, Case No. 2006.0056E, exempting from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Class 1 (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(l)(4) and Categorical Exemption Class 3 (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303(b) and 15303(c). The project would demolish the existing two-car parking structure and construct a 35-foot-tall, 3,820-square foot, three-story mixed-use building with two dwelling units over approximately 1,590-square-feet of commercial space open to Cortland Avenue and with the 130-square foot walk-up access to the residential floors above. The two dwelling units would each be about 1,115 square feet. Each unit would have access to private usable open space on either a rear deck, balcony or a courtyard. The subject property (Assessor Block 5667, Lot 014) is within an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (Appellants: Gordon Thrupp, Robin Mackey, Suzanne Landucci, Donna Roberts, Caroline Peel and Bloum Cardenas.) (Filed July 18, 2007; companion measure to 071071, 071072, 071073; District 9.) 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: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - 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.) 071071 [Affirming the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 071072 [Disapproving the categorical exemption issued for the 317 Cortland Street Project] Motion disapproving the determination by the Planning Department that the 317 Cortland Street Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 071073 [Preparation of findings related to the 317 Cortland 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 317 Cortland Street is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M. 071031 [Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448 dated June 14, 2007, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C, subject to certain conditions, to allow the establishment of a Formula Retail Use (dba Starbucks, retail coffee store), with approximately 750 square feet in floor area in a vacant commercial space located in a recently approved auto service and repair shop (dba"Service Center for San Francisco Toyota"), a one-story commercial building. The project site is located in an NC-3 (Moderate Scale) Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, Lot 050 on Assessor's Block 1540. (Appellant: Jesse Fink, Clement Street Merchant Association.) (Filed 7/11/07; companion meaure to Files 071032, 071033, 071034; District 1.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. Jesse Fink and Brian McCann; Appellants Male speaker; support of the appellant Jack Charis; support of the appellant Max; support of the appellant Emir Sparrow; support of the appellant Kristin Chu; support of the appellant Megan Lynch; support of the appellant Gail Sabin; support of the appellant Marilyn Hoffman; support of the appellant Lolita S.; support of the appellant Anna Dorian; support of the appellant Andrea Little; support of the appellant David Grey; support of the appellant Female speaker; support of the appellant Marita; support of the appellant Micki May; support of the appellant Diana Maris; support of the appellant Mr. Rothstein;support of the appellant Female speaker, Representative of the Industrial Workers Union; support of the appellant Female speaker; support of the appellant Tosh Chang; support of the appellant Randy Berkevits; support of the appellant Michael Bean; support of the appellant Mayor of 4th Avenue; support of the appellant Catherine Roberts; support of the appellant Silvia Johnson; support of the appellant David Tornhower; support of the appellant Ron Miguel; support of the appellant Tara Sullivan-Lehane, Representative of the Planning Department reviewed with the Board the Planning Commission's recommendation. Leon Abrams; Starbucks Coffee; project sponsor David Hellar; support of the project sponsor Female speaker; support of the project sponsor Colin Schmidt, Bay Area Scores; support of the project sponsor Nancy Healy; support of the project sponsor Katie McCann; support of the project sponsor Joseph Norris; support of the project sponsor Female speaker; support of the project sponsor Mary Jane HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. (Only one of the following two motions should be approved.) 071032 [Approving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - Sandoval 071033 [Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17448, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Enacted Number: M07-115 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Jew Excused: 1 - Sandoval 071034 [Preparation of findings related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 4041 Geary Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2007.0286C on a property located at 4041 Geary Boulevard, for action by the Board at its next meeting. Enacted Number: M07-116 Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - 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 concern with issues relating to homeless shelters James Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Ray Hatrz; expressed concern with issues relating to the City Attorney's Office Female speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to the Trans Bay tower Stephen Woosly; expressed concern with issues relating to Coit Tower Eugene Gordon, Jr.; expressed concern with issues relating to violations of human rights Walter; shared with the Board in song certain issues John di Donna; expressed concern with issues relating to the Middle East War Ellen Egberg; expressed support for the SF Public Library Male speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to blood testing for toxic chemicals Viki Lightner; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Male speaker; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Mike; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Mike Ryan; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Silvia Johnson; expressed concern with general issues in San Francisco Male speaker; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Female speaker; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show in San Francisco Buck Shaw; support of Item 43 a Resolution to halt the annual Blue Angels air show 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. 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. Supervisor Alioto-Pier requested to be added as a co-sponsor. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 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. 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. Enacted Number: 496-07 ADOPTED 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. Enacted Number: 498-07 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval Severed From the Without Committee Reference Agenda Supervisor Daly requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately. Supervisor McGoldrick Excused From Voting Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved to excuse Supervisor McGoldrick, at his request, because of possible conflict of interest, from voting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 2 - McGoldrick, Sandoval 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. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to continue this matter to September 18, 2007. Supervisor Elsbernd moved to refer this matter to Committee. REFERRED to the Government Audit and Oversight 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 Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval [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 Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval 071279 [Commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo on his 100th birthday and declaring September 11, 2007 "Teodoro C. Ildefonzo" day in San Francisco. Enacted Number: 495-07 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Jew, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Excused: 1 - Sandoval OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 071290 [Filing of Mass Mailings Paid for with Independent Expenditures] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by amending section 1.161 and repealing section 1.162 to require persons making independent expenditures to pay for mass mailings that support or oppose candidates for City elective office to file those mailings and itemizations of costs with the Ethics Commission. 9/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 10/12/2007. 071291 [Height Limits: Exemption in C-3-G Zoning District] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending subsection 260(b) by adding subsection 260(b)(1)(A)(i) to allow mechanical equipment and screening changes that do not exceed three additional feet in height and do not contain new occupiable floor space in any C-3-G Zoning District; and adopting findings. 9/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/12/2007. 071292 [Downtown Residential Zoning Districts] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending the Planning Code by repealing Section 825.1 and amending Planning Code Sections 135, 309.1, 318.3, 809, 825 and 827 to apply many of the provisions of Rincon Hill Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to all Downtown Residential Districts and to add design requirements to enhance the pedestrian environment. 9/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/12/2007. 071293 [Delegate authority to execute Solar Plant Generating Facility Interconnection Agreements] Supervisor Mirkarimi Ordinance authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement (GFIA), and Export Addendum, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for solar projects on City property without seeking prior Board of Supervisors' authorization pursuant to Charter Section 9.118 for each GFIA, subject to limitations on the terms of the GFIA. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071294 [Climate Change Goals and Action Plan] Supervisor Mirkarimi Ordinance amending the San Francisco Environment Code by adding Chapter 9, Sections 900 through 908, to establish City greenhouse gas emissions targets and departmental action plans, to authorize the Department of the Environment to coordinate efforts to meet these targets, and to make environmental findings. 9/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 10/12/2007. 071296 [Appropriating $200,000 of General Fund Reserve to General City Responsibility for Hurricane Relief in Nicaragua] Supervisors Daly, Ammiano, Sandoval Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from the General Fund Reserve to General City Responsibility for hurricane relief in Nicaragua for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Fiscal Impact.) 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071299 [Updating a statutory reference in provision regarding settlement of minors' claims] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.22-1, to update a statutory reference in a Code provision regarding the settlement of claims made against the City by minors. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 071300 [Approving Agreement with Northern California Joint Pole Association] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Northern California Joint Pole Association for a term potentially in excess of ten years and indemnifying the Northern California Joint Pole Association and its members from certain third-party claims for personal injury or property damage, and waiving certain requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code with respect to the agreement. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071301 [Changing local building standards related to elevators for specified high-rise structures] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code by amending Section 9001.1.4 to exempt certain high-rise structures having a fire-safe elevator from requirements for a self-contained breathing air replenishment system; amending the San Francisco Fire Code by adding Section 9001.15 to change local building standards to require that certain high-rise structures include an elevator safe for Fire Department use under fire conditions; making findings as to local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7; and making environmental findings. 9/11/07, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 10/12/2007. Resolutions 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. 9/11/07, REFERRED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved to continue this matter to September 18, 2007. Supervisor Elsbernd moved to refer this matter to Committee. 071258 [Urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to Oppose the Golden Gate Bridge Partnership Program] Supervisors McGoldrick, Maxwell, Mirkarimi Resolution urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors to Oppose the Golden Gate Bridge Partnership Program which would allow for the continued degradation of our public spaces by sanctioning, among other things, the placement of corporate logos on way-finding signage, posters, kiosks, and displays on Golden Gate Bridge property. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. Sponsor requests that the item be scheduled at the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee on September 13, 2007. 071279 [Commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution commending Teodoro C. Ildefonzo on his 100th birthday and declaring September 11, 2007 "Teodoro C. Ildefonzo" day in San Francisco. 9/11/07, ADOPTED. 071289 [STOP Intersections] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Alhambra Street and Mallorca Way, stopping Alhambra Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 071295 [Solar Power Projects Long Term Interconnection Agreements] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission General Manager to enter into long term interconnection agreements for photovoltaic power plants projects on City buildings, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 9.118. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071297 [Grant funds to support comprehensive drug court implementation] Supervisor Dufty Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $287,177 from the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP) to plan and implement a dependency drug court that works across city departments; for the period of July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071298 [Approval of Modification No. 6 to Lease and Use Agreement L-82-0134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. at San Francisco International Airport] Supervisor Dufty Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Modification No. 6 to the Lease and Use Agreement L-82-0134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., to realign terminal space in Terminal 1 of San Francisco International Airport. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 071303 [CalHome Application] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Housing to accept and expend $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and to execute any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 071304 [Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant - Department of Public Library] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $13,398 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for reimbursing tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education. 9/11/07, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 071305 [Declaring October 11, 2007 as Eleanor Roosevelt Day] Supervisors Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Daly, McGoldrick, Alioto-Pier, Peskin, Dufty Resolution declaring October 11, 2007 as Eleanor Roosevelt Day and commending her for her contributions to women's and human rights. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071306 [Supporting the medical practice of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Study programs] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution supporting the medical practice of acupuncture and the National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency and the creation of Doctor of Oriental Medicine Study programs in the California State university System and University of California medical System. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071307 [Iraq Moratorium] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly Resolution endorsing the Iraq Moratorium's demands to stop the war and bring the troops home. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071308 [Declaring September 2007 as Reentry Month] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution declaring the month of September 2007 as Reentry month in the City and County of San Francisco. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071309 [Commending the Brotherhood Way Interfaith and Residential Community] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution commending the Brotherhood Way Interfaith and Residential Community for their annual Vigil Service of Remembrance for Victims of War and Terrorism. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071310 [Approval of Addendum to Port Lease for Living Classroom at Heron's Head Park] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution approving an Addendum to Lease No. 13816 with Literacy for Environmental Justice for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of a Living Classroom Building at Heron's Head Park. 9/11/07, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 071311 [Java House Caf