Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 22, 2008

City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Meeting Board of Supervisors AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CARMEN CHU, CHRIS DALY, BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL Members Present: Michela Alioto-Pier, Tom Ammiano, Carmen Chu, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, 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 2:07 p.m. On the call of the roll all Supervisor Ammiano was noted absent. Supervisor Ammiano was noted present at 2:09 p.m. There was a quorum present. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2008 and June 17, 2008. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 080738 [Environmental review fees, Community fee, and related fees] Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 31.22 and 31.23 to increase environmental review fees 1.63 percent, to adopt a new fee for Determination of Historical Resources, and to increase fees to recover cost of producing area plans from projects in Plan Areas; adding Section 31.24 to adopt new fees for Community Plans; and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 155-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080794 [Appropriating $16,864,000 to support cost overruns at San Francisco General and Laguna Honda Hospitals in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Mayor Ordinance appropriating $16,864,000, including $15,449,000 in surplus hospital revenues and $1,415,000 from a de-appropriation of General Fund savings in Health at Home, for cost overruns at San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2007-2008; and de-appropriating $5,801,000 of the Healthy San Francisco revenues and expenditures due to lower program participation in the Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 177-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080442 [Recreation and Park Department - County Fair Building & Botanical Garden Facility Rental Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by adding Section 12.46, to establish facility rental fees for the County Fair Building and Botanical Garden. Enacted Number: 178-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080739 [Chlorofluorocarbon Recovery and Recycling Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 1412 of San Francisco Health Code Article 24 to increase fees for permitting and inspections by the Department of Health and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 154-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080740 [Diesel Backup Generator Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 2017 of Health Code Article 30 to increase fees for registration applications and regulation of diesel backup generators and add provisions for the Controller to adjust fees annually, and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 153-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080741 [Hazardous Materials Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 1176 of San Francisco Health Code Article 21 to increase fees for hazardous materials registration, storage, handling and inspections by the Department of Public Health; and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 152-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080742 [Hazardous Waste Management Fees] Ordinance amending Section 1204 of San Francisco Health Code Article 22 to increase fees for hazardous waste generators and inspections by the Department of Public Health and to provide for subsequent fee adjustments to ensure that such fees cover program costs; and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 151-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080743 [Hazardous Waste Soil Analysis Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 1237 of the San Francisco Health Code to increase fees for hazardous waste soil analysis and add provisions for the Controller to adjust annually, and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 150-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080744 [License and Permit Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 35, 120, 248, 249.1, 249.7, 249.11, 249.12, 249.13, 249.14, 249.16, and 249.20; and the San Francisco Health Code by amending Sections 258, 1009.54, 1927, and 3304 relating to fees for licenses, permits and inspections by the Department of Public Health. Enacted Number: 149-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080745 [Medical Waste Generator Registration, Permitting, Inspections And Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Sections 1504 through 1509, and 1513 and 1514 of San Francisco Health Code Article 25 to increase registration and permit fees for persons who generate, store, haul and treat medical waste and for inspections by the Department of Public Health; and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 148-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080746 [Risk Management Program Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 1191 of San Francisco Health Code Article 21A to increase fees for Risk Management Plans and inspections of stationary sources by the Department of Public Health and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 161-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080747 [Ambulance Permit Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 249.8 of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase annual ambulance permit fees and create a fee for initial ambulance provider permit application; and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 160-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080748 [Health Inspection Fees] Mayor Ordinance amending San Francisco Health Code by deleting Sections 609, 609.1, 609.2, and 609.3 and adding new Sections 609, 609.1, 609.2 to impose a fee for vector control and healthy housing inspections, increase fees for reinspections, substitute the lien procedures of Article XX of Chapter 10 of the San Francisco Administrative Code for collection of reinspection fees, and add provisions for the Controller to adjust annually, and making environmental findings. Enacted Number: 159-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080757 [Recreation and Park Department - Conservatory of Flowers Facility Rental Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.34, to establish facility rental fees for the Conservatory of Flowers. Enacted Number: 158-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080758 [Fees for Fire Department Services and Permits] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Sections 105.6.47, 105.6.48, 112.2, 112.3, 112.7, 112.8, 112.9, 112.10, 112.11, 112.15, 112.17, 112.18 and Tables 112-A, 112-B and 112-C of Appendix Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Fire Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department services and permits, amending Section 112.9 to add an Express Plan Review service, and adding Sections 105.6.50, 112.19, and 112.20 to Appendix Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Fire Code to establish fees for certain Fire Department services and permits, to become operative on its effective date or on July 1, 2008, whichever is later. Enacted Number: 162-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080759 [Fees for Fire Department Emergency Medical Services] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Section 128.1 of the San Francisco Health Code to increase fees for certain Fire Department emergency medical services, to eliminate the fee for supplemental supplies, and to modify the language regarding fee changes in subsequent years. Enacted Number: 165-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080761 [Patient Rates] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Health Code to set patient rates and other services provided by the Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 2008. Enacted Number: 164-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080708 [Recorder's fee for Social Security Number Truncation Program - $1.00] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.24.7, to authorize an additional $1.00 recording fee to fund the Social Security number truncation program, and making environmental findings. (Assessor-Recorder) Enacted Number: 163-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 071009 [Construction Dust Control] Supervisors Maxwell, Peskin, Ammiano, Dufty, Mirkarimi Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 106.3.2.6 to require that all site preparation work, demolition, or other construction activities within the City and County of San Francisco that have the potential to create dust or will expose or disturb more than 10 cubic yards or 500 square feet of soil must comply with specified dust control measures whether or not the activity requires a permit from the Department of Building Inspection, with provision for waiver by the Director for activities on sites less than one half acre that are unlikely to result in any visible windblown dust; amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 22B to require, for projects over one half acre, that the project sponsor obtain approval of a dust control plan from the Director of Public Health unless the Director waives these requirements or the project qualifies for an interior only tenant improvement project exemption, and enacting fees to defray the costs of implementation; adopting environmental and general findings. Enacted Number: 176-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080850 [Zoning - 901 Bush Street Special Use District] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 249.36 and amending Sheet SU01 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the 901 Bush Street Special Use District in the area generally bounded by Bush Street to the north, Taylor Street to the East, and Assessor's Block 0282 Lots 017 and 022 to the west and south, respectively; and adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b). Enacted Number: 175-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Dufty, assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item. The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter. 080725 [Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2008-2009] Mayor Consolidated Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. (Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.) (Fiscal Impact.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Daly 080726 [Annual Salary Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2008-2009] Mayor Consolidated Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor. (Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.) (Fiscal Impact.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Daly 081040 [Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Municipal Transportation Agency Budget for Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010] Mayor Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance Appropriating All Estimated Receipts and All Estimated Expenditures for the Municipal Transportation Agency for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 and for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Sandoval Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Mirkarimi, Peskin 081041 [Annual Salary Ordinance for the Municipal Transportation Agency for Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010] Mayor Annual Salary Ordinance for the Municipal Transportation Agency for Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Sandoval Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Mirkarimi, Peskin 080728 [Redevelopment Agency Budget 2008-2009] Mayor Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2008-2009. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 331-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080730 [Treasure Island Development Authority Budget 2008-2009] Mayor Resolution approving the Budget of the Treasure Island Development Authority for fiscal year 2008-2009. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 332-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080828 [Public Education Enrichment Fund - First Five Commission] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano Resolution approving the San Francisco First Five Commission expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 333-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080829 [Public Education Enrichment Fund - Unified School District Fiscal Year 2008-2009] Supervisors McGoldrick, Ammiano Resolution approving the San Francisco Unified School District expenditure plan for the Public Education Enrichment Fund for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 334-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080922 [Redevelopment Agency Bond 2008-2009] Resolution approving the Issuance by the Redevelopment Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $202,824,283 to finance a portion of redevelopment activities described in such approved Budget for fiscal year 2008-2009. Enacted Number: 336-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080749 [San Francisco Public Library - Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 8.21-2 to adjust existing Library fees and authorize the Library to collect fees for scanning services, special meeting room services, and lost and damaged interlibrary loan materials. (Supervisors Daly and Mirkarimi dissented in committee.) Enacted Number: 171-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin Noes: 4 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Sandoval 080750 [Recreation and Park Department - Athletic Fields Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.36 to increase the application fee for certification as a non-profit. Enacted Number: 170-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 2 - Daly, Sandoval 080751 [Recreation and Park Department - Aquatic Facilities Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.40 to increase the fees at the Aquatic facilities. Enacted Number: 169-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Sandoval 080752 [Recreation and Park Department - Facility Rental Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code Section 12.47 to establish rental fees for the use of the Randall Museum and the Harvey Milk Performing Arts Center. Enacted Number: 168-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Sandoval 080753 [Recreation and Park Department - Reservation Administrative Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.45 to establish an athletic field re-scheduling fee. Enacted Number: 167-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Sandoval 080754 [Recreation and Park Department - Coit Tower Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.06 to increase the fees at Coit Tower. Enacted Number: 166-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Peskin 080755 [Recreation and Park Department - Japanese Tea Garden Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.05 to increase the fees at the Japanese Tea Garden. Enacted Number: 157-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Peskin 080756 [Recreation and Park Department - Athletic League Fees] Mayor Ordinance making environmental findings and adding San Francisco Park Code Section 12.48 to establish fees for the use of Recreation and Park facilities by athletic leagues. Enacted Number: 174-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Daly Absent: 2 - Dufty, Sandoval 080765 [Regulation of Newsracks: Increasing Fixed Pedestal Permit Fee] Mayor Ordinance amending Section 184.12 of the San Francisco Public Works Code to provide that the annual fee for a fixed pedestal permit shall be $60. (Supervisors Daly and Mirkarimi dissented in committee.) Enacted Number: 144-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080766 [De-appropriating $2,500,000 of Hotel Room Tax from the Low Income Housing Program and Re-appropriating $2,500,000 to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Mayor Ordinance de-appropriating $2,500,000 of Hotel Room Tax from the Low Income Housing Program and re-appropriating $2,500,000 to the General Fund in the Mayor's Office for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Enacted Number: 173-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Ammiano 080737 [Planning Department Fee Adjustment] Mayor, Supervisor Elsbernd Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Article 3.5 to adjust fees for Planning Department services; and making Section 302 and environmental findings. Enacted Number: 156-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080793 [Retroactively appropriating $5,698,066 of revenue and General Fund Reserve for a new voting system and election services in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Mayor Ordinance retroactively appropriating $3,544,110 of State Proposition 41 grant revenue, $898,965 of settlement revenue, $210,664 of revenue from candidate filing fees and other general government charges, and $1,044,327 of General Fund Reserve, for a total appropriation of $5,698,066, for a new voting system and election services in the Department of Elections for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 172-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 1 - Daly From the Government Audit and Oversight Committee Without Recommendation 080663 [SFGH Trauma Center General Obligation Bond Election - $887,400,000] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Chu, Daly, Dufty, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval, Peskin, Elsbernd Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 4th 2008, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur the following bonded debt of the City and County: $887,400,000 for the building and/or rebuilding and improving of the earthquake safety of the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 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; prescribing notice to be given of such election; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines and San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations; finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter Section 4.105 and Administrative Code Section 2A.53; 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 the restrictions on the use of bond proceeds specified in Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of the San Francisco Administrative Code, Sections 5.30 - 5.36; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: 123-08 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Rules Committee 080647 [Commission on the Environment] Supervisor Mirkarimi Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Section 4.118, to clarify the authority of the Commission on the Environment to consider and make recommendations regarding environmental justice issues, to authorize the Commission to review and make recommendations regarding City building and land use policies for environmental sustainability, to authorize the Commission to assist City representatives to regional bodies, and to update the list of operations and functions that the Commission shall investigate and make recommendations regarding. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Mirkarimi Noes: 6 - Chu, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval 080648 [San Francisco Clean Energy Act] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Dufty, Maxwell Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County by amending Sections 8B.120, 8B.123, and 9.107, and adding Sections 8B.128 through 8B.131, to: (i) address the crisis of global climate change by moving San Francisco from fossil fuels to clean, sustainable energy production, (ii) ensure environmentally sustainable and affordable electric supplies for residents, businesses, and City departments, (iii) require the Public Utilities Commission to determine the most effective means of providing clean, sustainable, reliable and reasonably-priced electric service to San Francisco residents, businesses and City departments, and (iv) establish an Independent Ratepayer Advocate to represent the interests of San Franciscans that purchase utility services from the City by evaluating and making recommendations on utility rate proposals prepared by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission under Charter section 8B.125. Supervisors Dufty and Maxwell requested to be added as co-sponsors. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 4 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd, McGoldrick 080649 [Promoting and Sustaining Music and Culture in San Francisco] Supervisors Mirkarimi, Ammiano, Sandoval, Dufty Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 16.128, which is designed to promote music and culture in San Francisco by establishing a music and culture sustainability policy implementing those principles in part through a process for reviewing and possibly revising City Codes, and incorporating those principles into the General Plan of the City and County; and amending Section 4.106 to provide that the Board of Appeals shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals of denials of entertainment-related permits and events under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin 080639 [Retirement system credit for unpaid parental leave] Supervisors Alioto-Pier, Daly, Dufty, Ammiano, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by: adding Sections A8.523 through A8.523-7, to allow retirement system credit for eligible members who have taken unpaid parental leave while employed with the City and County; amending Sections A8.509, A8.559-10, A8.585-10, A8.586-10, A8.587-7, A8.588-10, A8.595-10, A8.596-10, A8.597-10, and A8.598-10, relating to computation of service credit for a period of unpaid parental leave; and amending Sections A8.509, A8.559-11, A8.585-11, A8.586-11, A8.587-8, A8.588-11, A8.595-11, A8.596-11, A8.597-11, and A8.598-11, relating to the source of funds for eligible members who elect to purchase service credit for a period of unpaid parental leave. Supervisor Sandoval requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 2 - Elsbernd, Peskin 080643 [City Elections In Even-Numbered Years] Supervisor McGoldrick Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 2.101 and 13.101 and Article XVII to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; and to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 5 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation 080619 [Providing for appointment rather than election of the City Treasurer] Supervisor McGoldrick Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 3.106, amending Sections 6.100, 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 14.103, and repealing Section 6.106, to provide for appointment rather than election of the City Treasurer, and set qualifications for the office of Treasurer. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi, Sandoval 080851 [Appointment of the City Treasurer; City Elections in Even-numbered Years] Supervisor McGoldrick Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by (1) adding Section 3.106, amending Sections 6.100, 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 14.103, and repealing Section 6.106, to provide for appointment rather than election of the City Treasurer, set qualifications for the Office of Treasurer, and setting an operative date; and, (2) amending Sections 2.101, 13.101 and Article XVII to: change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, and City Attorney so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years; and, clarify the operation of term limits for members of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Charter Amendment be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole The President of the Board inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board members. There were none. The President declared the public hearing closed. 080641 [Pier 70 plan and lease approvals; General Fund financing for Pier 70 waterfront improvements; transfer of funds according to agreements between the Port Commission and other departments; Supervisors Maxwell, Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Dufty Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Sections B7.310 and B7.320, and amending Section B6.406, to: authorize the Board of Supervisors to approve a Pier 70 financial and land use plan; authorize a mechanism for the City to appropriate General Fund revenues in an amount up to 75% of the projected hotel and payroll taxes attributable to new development at Pier 70 to finance waterfront improvements; waive Board approval of leases consistent with the approved Pier 70 plan; require the City to appropriate funds for certain Board-approved agreements between City departments and the Port Commission; and, updating the priorities for use of Port revenues. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080650 [Creating an Historic Preservation Commission] Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano Charter Amendment (Fifth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Section 4.105 and adding Section 4.135 to establish an Independent Historic Preservation Commission, appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors and meeting certain specified qualifications, with authority to recommend approval, disapproval or modification to the Board of Supervisors of landmark, and significant or contributory building designations under the Planning Code and historical property contracts under Chapter 71 of the Administrative Code without referral to the Planning Commission; recommend approval, disapproval or modification to the Board of Supervisors of historic district and conservation district designations under the Planning Code with comment by the Planning Commission; approve, disapprove, or modify certificates of appropriateness to landmarks buildings or historic districts; approve, disapprove, or modify permits for major and minor alterations to significant or contributory buildings or conservation districts; recommend a Preservation Element of the General Plan to the Planning Commission; and take such other actions on matters as may be prescribed by ordinance; and establishing appeal provisions; requiring referral of certain matters; and establishing budget, fees and staffing provisions. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Charter Amendment (Sixth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Section 4.105 and adding Section 4.135 to establish an Independent Historic Preservation Commission, appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors and meeting certain specified qualifications, with authority to recommend approval, disapproval or modification to the Board of Supervisors of landmark, and significant or contributory building designations under the Planning Code and historical property contracts under Chapter 71 of the Administrative Code without referral to the Planning Commission; recommend approval, disapproval or modification to the Board of Supervisors of historic district and conservation district designations under the Planning Code with comment by the Planning Commission; approve, disapprove, or modify certificates of appropriateness to landmarks buildings or historic districts; approve, disapprove, or modify permits for major and minor alterations to significant or contributory buildings or conservation districts; recommend a Preservation Element of the General Plan to the Planning Commission; and take such other actions on matters as may be prescribed by ordinance; and establishing appeal provisions; requiring referral of certain matters; and establishing budget, fees and staffing provisions. Continued to July 29, 2008 with the Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole CONTINUED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Government and Audit Oversight Committee 080800 [MOU, Amendment No. 1 - San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798 (Unit 1)] Mayor Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 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) by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Supervisor Chu was previously excused from voting on this matter. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Chu 080801 [MOU, Amendment No. 1 - San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, Local 798 (Unit 2)] Mayor Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment #1 to the 2007-2011 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) by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Supervisor Chu was previously excused from voting on this matter. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Chu NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 080880 [Recreation and Park Department - Event Fees] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.22 to amend the fees for use of the parks for events. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin Noes: 1 - Sandoval 080887 [SFPD MOU for Loan of FBI Vehicles] Mayor Ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for the loan of two Chevrolet Suburban vehicles from the FBI for use in San Francisco Police Department Tactical Company, and waiving the indemnification requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter section 4.18 for this agreement, and approving the City indemnifying and holding the FBI harmless against claims arising from the activities of the City under the MOU. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080875 [Accept-Expend State Grant, Port Commission - $3,117,512] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,117,512 from the California Office of Homeland Security for security enhancements at the Port of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 335-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080955 [2007-2010 Children's Services Allocation Plan] Mayor Resolution approving an amendment to the Children's Services Allocation Plan for the Children's Fund in accordance with Section 16.108 of the San Francisco Charter. Enacted Number: 337-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval From the Budget and Finance Committee Without Recommendation 080881 [Recreation and Park Department - Athletic Field Fees] Supervisor McGoldrick Ordinance making environmental findings and amending San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, Section 12.36 to amend the Athletic Field Fees. NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Alioto-Pier, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 080849 [PG&E SmartMeter Upgrade Proposal] Supervisors Peskin, Dufty, Ammiano, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Daly, McGoldrick, Sandoval Ordinance directing the Department of the Environment to conduct a Cost and Climate Review of PG&E's request to the California Public Utilities Commission to spend $877 million on a SmartMeter upgrade program; and directing the City Attorney, in consultation with the Department of the Environment and Public Utilities Commission, to participate in the CPUC review of PG&E's request; and establishing the City's policy to oppose PG&E's request if the Cost and Climate Review concludes that PG&E's SmartMeter upgrade proposal is not cost effective or that alternative technologies that offer greater benefits should be investigated. (Fiscal Impact.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080954 [Planning Code-Amending Article 11 Designation of 690 Market Street] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the designation of 690 Market Street from "Unrated-Category V" to "Significant-Category II" under Planning Code Article 11; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 080063 [Green Building Requirements] Mayor, Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval, Maxwell, Ammiano Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Chapter 13C to impose green building requirements on (1) newly constructed Group R occupancy residential buildings, (2) newly constructed commercial buildings of Group B or M occupancies that are 5,000 gross square feet or more, (3) existing first-time build-outs of commercial interiors that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in area buildings of Group B or M occupancies, and (4) major alterations that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in existing buildings of Group B, M, or R occupancies, where interior finishes are removed and significant upgrades to structural and mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems are proposed; exempting (1) City projects, which are subject to Chapter 7 of the San Francisco Environment Code,(2) any new building in which laboratory use of any occupancy classification is the primary use, and (3) any building undergoing renovation in which the area of renovation will be primarily for laboratory use of any occupancy classification, and to authorize the Director of Building Inspection to grant an exemption from some of the requirements on the grounds of hardship or infeasibility and require the Director to grant an exemption if compliance would compromise the historical integrity of an historic structure; imposing additional requirements on demolitions and credits for the reuse of historic structures; providing that the requirements become operative 90 days after adoption if the California Energy Commission has approved it by that time; adopting findings, including environmental findings, and findings required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, and California Energy Code findings; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Chapter 13C to impose green building requirements on (1) newly constructed Group R occupancy residential buildings, (2) newly constructed commercial buildings of Group B or M occupancies that are 5,000 gross square feet or more, (3) existing first-time build-outs of commercial interiors that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in area buildings of Group B or M occupancies, and (4) major alterations that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in existing buildings of Group B, M, or R occupancies, where interior finishes are removed and significant upgrades to structural and mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems are proposed; exempting (1) City projects, which are subject to Chapter 7 of the San Francisco Environment Code, (2) any new building in which laboratory use of any occupancy classification is the primary use, and (3) any building undergoing renovation in which the area of renovation will be primarily for laboratory use of any occupancy classification, and to authorize the Director of Building Inspection to grant an exemption from some of the requirements on the grounds of hardship or infeasibility and require the Director to grant an exemption if compliance would compromise the historical integrity of an historic structure; imposing additional requirements on demolitions and credits for the reuse of historic structures; providing that the requirements become operative 90 days after adoption if the California Energy Commission has approved it by that time; adopting findings, including environmental findings, and findings required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, and California Energy Code findings; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080407 [Subdivision Code - definition of conversion] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code Section 1308 to modify the definition of conversion to include specified air space subdivisions of existing residential structures; and making environmental findings. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080947 [Changing the official sidewalk width - Jessie Street east of 10th Street] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1579 to change the official sidewalk width on Jessie Street east of 10th Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change; and approving public sidewalk easements along the southerly side of Jessie Street. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Maxwell, 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: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Supervisor Maxwell, introduced, welcomed and presented Certificates of Honor to Dr. Marilyn N. Metz, Dr. Mark Galley and Dr. Justin Morgan in recognition of their efforts in providing medical assistance to the citizens in Bayview Hunters Point area. COMMITTEE REPORTS Supervisor Sandoval was previously excused from voting on this matter. 081011 [Appropriating $498,145 of FY 2007-2008 General Fund Reserve to the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice for the Community Justice Center for FY 2008-2009] Supervisors McGoldrick, Elsbernd, Peskin Ordinance appropriating $498,145 of Fiscal Year 2007-2008 General Fund Reserve to the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to fund a Community Justice Center in Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (Supervisor Daly dissented in committee.) (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Daly, Mirkarimi Excused: 1 - Sandoval 081013 [Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed Daytime Street Closure] Supervisors Peskin, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier Resolution directing the Office of Economic Analysis and the Office of Small Business to conduct an analysis of the economic impact of the proposed "Sunday Streets" street closure planned for August 31st and September 14th on local businesses and requesting the City postpone any street closure until such analysis is completed. NOT AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Maxwell, Mirkarimi Noes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Daly, Elsbernd, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to rescind the previous vote and continue this matter to continue to August 5, 2008 Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Daly, Elsbernd, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 4 - Ammiano, Chu, Dufty, Maxwell 080792 [Replacing the Emergency Response Fee, with a general tax at the same rates and with the same exemptions and modernizing the Telephone Users Tax without changing the rate or exemptions.] Mayor, Supervisors Peskin, Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Ordinance submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code by: (1) adding Article 10B, Sections 780-786, to replace the current Emergency Response Fee with a general tax at the same rates and with the same exemptions; (2) repealing Article 10A, Sections 750-770, to eliminate the existing Emergency Response Fee; (3) amending Article 10 by adding Sections 721, 722, and 723, amending Sections 701, 703, 707.1, and 708, and repealing Sections 702 and 707.3, all to modernize and update the Telephone Users Tax without changing the tax rate or exemptions; and (4) amending Article 6, Section 6.1-1, to make conforming changes; and ratifying past collection of the Telephone Users Tax and the Emergency Response Fee. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080832 [Real Property Transfer Tax] Supervisors Peskin, Dufty, Ammiano Ordinance submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code by: (1) amending Section 1102 to increase the Real Property Transfer Tax rate from 0.75% to 1.5% if the consideration for or value of the transfer exceeds $5 million; (2) amending Section 1105 to reduce the tax on transfers of residential property by up to one third (1/3) if, after January 1, 2009, the transferor has installed an active solar system or made seismic retrofitting improvements or improvements utilizing earthquake hazard mitigation technologies; (3) amending Section 1114 to clarify application of tax to transfers of ownership interests in legal entities that own real estate; and (4) amending Section 1108.3 to apply transfer tax to transfers of 35 year or longer leasehold interests. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Dufty 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 - Chu Supervisor Alioto-Pier, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved to rescind the previous vote: The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, McGoldrick Noes: 5 - Ammiano, Daly, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Supervisor Alioto-Pier was Excused from Voting Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Chu, moved Supervisor Alioto-Pier was excused, at her request, due to a possible conflict of interest. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier 081030 [Payroll Expense Tax] Supervisors Peskin, Dufty Ordinance submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code by (1) amending Section 902.1 and adding Section 902.2 to clarify the tax liability of "pass through entities" under the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance, including partnerships, Subchapter S corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and other persons or entities not subject to federal income tax or which are allowed a deduction in computing such tax for distributions to the owners or beneficiaries of such persons or entities; and specifying safe harbor measure of taxable payroll expense for owners of pass through entity (200% of compensation for its most highly paid quartile of employees); and (2) amending Section 905-A to increase the Small Business Tax Exemption to include all taxpayers whose taxable payroll expense is $250,000 or less. Supervisor Dufty requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier Ordinance submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code by (1) amending Section 902.1 and adding Section 902.2 to clarify the tax liability of "pass through entities" under the Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance, including partnerships, Subchapter S corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and other persons or entities not subject to federal income tax or which are allowed a deduction in computing such tax for distributions to the owners or beneficiaries of such persons or entities and specifying safe harbor measure of taxable payroll expense for owners of pass through entity (200% of compensation for its most highly paid quartile of employees, provided entity has at least 4 employees); and (2) amending Section 905-A to increase the Small Business Tax Exemption to include all taxpayers whose taxable payroll expense is $250,000 or less. July 29, 2008 the Board will sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider this matter passed on first reading as amended. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier 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 general issues Jmaes Chaffee; expressed concern with issues relating to the SF Public Library Dr. Porter; expressed concern with toxic issues and the environment in the Bayview Hunters Point Area Walter Paulson: shared with the Board in song certain general issues Emberly Cross; expressed appreciation for the restoration of the funding for the domestic violence against women programs Beverly Upton; expressed appreciation for the restoration of the funding for the domestic violence against women programs Maria; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Female speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Chris Strassa; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Jazzie Collins; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Rowanda; expressed appreciation for the restoration of the funding for the domestic violence against women programs Tanya Lee; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Female speaker; expressed appreciation for the restoration of the funding for the domestic violence against women programs Male speaker; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Chelsea; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Calvin Welch; expressed concern with issues relating to Item 77 to remove a Charter Amendment relating to Affordable Housing Judy Ledbetter; expressed concern with issues FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE These measures were introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of these resolutions today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee. 081020 [Commending the Ocean View, Merced Heights, Ingleside Neighbors in Action (OMI-NIA) for 20 years of outstanding service to the community, on the occasion of their 20th anniversary] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending the Ocean View, Merced Heights, Ingleside Neighbors in Action (OMI-NIA) for 20 years of outstanding service to the community, on the occasion of their 20th anniversary. Enacted Number: 338-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 081021 [Accept and Expend Regional Grant - $24,000] Supervisor Chu Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $24,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District through Sustainable Earth Initiative for the purpose of providing technical assistance to develop, produce and disseminate best management tools for local commercial and municipal fleets' managers about how to reduce their fleets' carbon dioxide and polluting emissions. Enacted Number: 339-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 081022 [Calling for FremantleMedia North America to provide its employees with industry standard benefits and to treat its employees with dignity and respect] Supervisor Dufty Resolution calling for Fremantlemedia North America to provide its employees with industry standard benefits and to treat its employees with dignity and respect. Enacted Number: 340-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080014 [Final Map - 601 Alabama Street] Motion approving Final Map 4139, a 34 Residential Unit Condominium Project, located at 601 Alabama Street being a subdivision of Lot 005 in Assessors Block No. 4021 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,626; District 9.) Enacted Number: M08-114 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080023 [Final Map - 3740-3742 Geary Boulevard] Motion approving Final Map 4573, a Four Residential Unit and One Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 3740 - 3742 Geary Boulevard being a subdivision of Lot 012 in Assessors Block No. 1433 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,635; District 1.) Enacted Number: M08-115 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080024 [Final Map - 894-898 Waller Street and 12-16 Broderick Street] Motion approving Final Map 4313, a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 894 - 896 - 898 Waller Street and 12 - 14 - 16 Broderick Street being a subdivision of Lot 018 in Assessors Block No. 1240 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,657; District 5.) Enacted Number: M08-116 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080077 [Final Map - 550 18th Street] Motion approving Final Map 4972, a 35 Residential Unit and 4 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 550 18th Street being a subdivision of Lot 044 in Assessors Block No. 3994 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,658; District 10.) Enacted Number: M08-118 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080117 [Final Map - 1018-1022 Pine Street] Motion approving Final Map 4839, a 8 Unit Residential Condominium Project, located at 1018-1022 Pine Street being a subdivision of Lot 006 in Assessors Block No. 0253 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,659; District 3.) Enacted Number: M08-119 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 080377 [Final Map - 2829 California Street and 1933 Divisadero Street] Motion approving Final Map 4631, a 12 Residential Unit and 3 Commercial Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 2829 California Street and 1933 Divisadero Street being a subdivision of Lots 003 and 028 in Assessors Block No. 1028 and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order 177,660; District 5.) Enacted Number: M08-120 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Ammiano, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Severed From the Without Reference to Committee Agenda Supervisor Chu requested that this matter be severed so that it might be considered separately. 080970 [Burma Day - August 8, 2008] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution declaring August 8th "Burma Day" in San Francisco in honor of the 20th anniversary of the people of Burma's 1988 popular uprising against Burma's military regime. Enacted Number: 341-08 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd Supervisor Daly requested that File Nos. 081024 and 81025 be severed so that they might be considered separately. 081024 [Withdrawing Charter Amendment for November 2008 Election - Affordable Housing Fund] Supervisor Elsbernd Motion withdrawing, pursuant to section 370(a) of the Municipal Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors order of submission to the voters a Charter Amendment entitled San Francisco Affordable Housing Fund and Public Accountability. NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd Noes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Dufty, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Mirkarimi, Peskin, Sandoval 081025 [Releasing reserve of $200,000 for maintenance of security cameras for Department of Technology for Fiscal Year 2007-2008] Supervisor Elsbernd Motion releasing reserve on funding for Fiscal Year 07-08 in the Department of Technology for maintenance of existing security cameras. (Fiscal Impact.) Enacted Number: M08-117 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Sandoval Noes: 4 - Ammiano, Daly, McGoldrick, Peskin OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 081038 [Permeable Paving] Supervisor Sandoval Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 106A.1.14 to require a permit for construction or reconstruction of a driveway unless the driveway construction or reconstruction work is approved under a building or site permit; by amending Table 1A-F to add a permit fee for construction of a permeable driveway surface; and by adding Chapter 13E to require new driveways to have a permeable surface; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5. 7/22/08, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee, expires on 8/21/2008. Resolutions 081034 [To create a Task Force to streamline the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection permitting process and improve customer service] Supervisor Alioto-Pier Resolution creating a new Task Force to study the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection to make recommendations on how to streamline the permit process, increase efficiency and improve customer service. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 081035 [Agreement with Cypress Security LLC. for Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services] Supervisor Dufty Resolution authorizing a three year agreement, with option to renew for up to an additional three years, with Cypress Security LLC. for an amount not to exceed $15.8 million. (Fiscal Impact.) 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 081036 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B - Geary Senior Housing] Supervisor McGoldrick Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Geary Senior Housing, to consist of 150 housing units; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture of trust 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 matters. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 081037 [Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - Zygmunt Arendt House] Supervisor Mirkarimi Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds (as defined herein) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,500,000 for the purpose of providing financing for a multifamily rental housing project to be known as Zygmunt Arendt House; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a trust 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; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. 081039 [Accept-Expend Regional Grant - $16,100] Supervisor Chu Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $16,100.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools in San Francisco. 7/22/08, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 081004 [Interim Controls On Major Rights of Way Along and Near the Southern 19th Avenue Corridor] Supervisor Elsbernd Resolution adopting more restrictive interim controls for a period of eighteen months that would require conditional use authorization for new residential developments over 20 units or for new commercial or retail developments over 50,000 square feet on both sides of the following rights of way along and near the Southern 19th Avenue Corridor: commencing at Lake Merced Boulevard where it begins at the County line, north along Lake Merced Boulevard to Sloat Boulevard, east along Sloat Boulevard to 19th Avenue, north along 19th Avenue to Taraval Street, east on Taraval Street to Claremont, south on Claremont to Portola, southwest on Portola to Junipero Serra Boulevard, and south on Junipero Serra Boulevard to the County line; adopting environmental findings and a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. 7/16/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 7/22/08, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Elsbernd submitted a substitute resolution bearing same title. 7/22/08, ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Requests for Hearing 081031 [Closure of the Marian Residence for Women] Supervisor Daly Hearing regarding the closure of the Marian Residence for Women at 1183-85 Mission Street. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. 081032 [Grant Building] Supervisor Daly Hearing on the future plans for the Grant Building. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. 081033 [Mirant Potrero Units 4, 5, and 6 retrofitting feasibility study] Supervisor Maxwell Hearing on CH2M Hill's study on the feasibility of retrofitting Mirant Potrero Units 4, 5, and 6. 7/22/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 080976 [Street Artist Spaces] Resolution approving designation for six (6) months of nine (9) temporary selling spaces for weekend usage on Market Street, north side, at Steuart Street, for street artists certified by the Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco; exempting said spaces from the regulations of Police Code Section 2405 relating to street artist display size and bus zone; said spaces subject to Board of Supervisors review. (Arts Commission) 7/10/08, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works To: Director, Bureau of Urban Forestry Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works and Bureau of Urban Forestry review its denial of a request for a replacement tree for the Chinese Elm Tree which was removed from 2717/2719 Pine Street and that the Bureau report back to the Supervisor regarding available options for replacing the tree. From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti at the following private property locations: 122 Webster 295 Buchanan 582 Grove 1520 Webster (Japan Center on Geary Street side) 901 Oak 700 Haight (on the Pierce Street side) 255 Scott 1500 Page 1591 Page 1663 Oak 299 Webster 235 Webster 409 Oak 546 Haight 146 Webster 799 Haight 2001 Grove 583 Haight 1101 Oak 537 Shrader 701 Shrader 1708 Waller 903 Stanyan 364 Divisadero From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations: Phone Switch Boxes Northwest corner of Frederick and Shrader Northwest corner of Hermann and Fillmore Southeast corner of Oak and Fillmore Southeast corner of Linden and Buchanan Northwest corner of McAllister and Webster Northwest corner Golden Gate and Webster Garbage Cans Southeast corner of Scott and Hayes Bus Shelters Southeast corner of Pierce and Hayes Wood Poles Southeast corner of Fillmore and Hermann Firebox Northwest corner of Pierce and Fell 1210 Scott Street (fencing around property) From: Supervisor Mirkarimi To: Director, Department of Public In Memoriams Les Crane - Supervisor Dufty Father Edward V. Stackpoole, S.J. - Supervisors McGoldrick and Dufty Morton R. Colvin - Supervisor Dufty ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour 8:01p.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 August 12, 2008. Meeting Procedures The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board considers ordinances and resolutions, most of which have been the subject of hearings before the standing committees of the board at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing on measures which have been heard in committee. 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