# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 12, 2010

- Meeting date: 2010-01-12
- Document type: minutes
- Source format: PDF
- Extracted pages: 30
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## Structured legislative records

### File 100039: Just Cause Eviction Protections for Residential Tenants, Extend to Non-Rent Controlled Units that are Subjected to Foreclosure

- Pages: 5-6
- Sponsors: Avalos; Campos
- Vote 1: amendment
  - Action: 100039 [Just Cause Eviction Protections for Residential Tenants, Extend to Non-Rent Controlled Units that are Subjected to Foreclosure] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance:" by amending Section 37.2 and adding new Section 37.9D to extend just cause eviction requirements and protections to tenants in units that are not now subject to eviction controls (e.g., most residential rental units with a certificate of occupancy issued after June 13, 1979), when those units are subjected to foreclosure; and by amending Chapter 37A "Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Section 37A.1 to extend the City's current residential rental unit fee to these units; findings in support of the legislation; severability clause; technical corrections. Duplicated, see File No. 090583. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED relating to applying to non-rent controlled buildings where foreclosure has occurred. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier
- Vote 2: first-reading
  - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 26 Printed at 10:51 am on 2/11/10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Section 37.2 and adding new Section 37.9D to extend just cause eviction requirements and protections to tenants in units that are not now subject to eviction controls (e.g., most residential rental units with a certificate of occupancy issued after June 13, 1979), when those units are subjected to foreclosure; and by amending Chapter 37A "Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Section 37A.1 to extend the City's current residential rental unit fee to these units; findings in support of the legislation; severability clause; technical corrections. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING to February 9, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 090835: Residential Rent Ordinance Prohibiting Owner Move-In Evictions of Households with a Child Under the Age of 18, Except by an Owner Moving In with a Child and Except Where the Owner Only Owns One Unit in the Building

- Pages: 6
- Sponsors: Mar; Chiu
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 090835 [Residential Rent Ordinance Prohibiting Owner Move-In Evictions of Households with a Child Under the Age of 18, Except by an Owner Moving In with a Child and Except Where the Owner Only Owns One Unit in the Building] Sponsors: Mar; Chiu Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Section 37.9(j) to prohibit an owner move-in eviction where a child under the age of 18 resides in the unit with a tenant who has a custodial or family relationship with that child, and that tenant has resided in the unit for 12 months or more, except that this provision will not apply where there is only one unit owned by the landlord in the building or where the owner who will move into the unit pursuant to a Section 37.9(a)(8) eviction has a custodial or family relationship with a child under the age of 18 who will reside in the unit with the owner; and renumbering current Section 37.9(j) as Section 37.9(k). (Supervisor Maxwell dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to January 26, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 091015: Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related Travel by Elected Officials

- Pages: 6-7
- Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091015 [Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related Travel by Elected Officials] Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly Ordinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding sections 3.600, 3.605, 3.610 and 3.615, to require City elective officers to reimburse the City for the cost of dignitary security provided by the City during travel for campaign-related activities or meetings and to require the Police Department to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the cost of security. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Noes: Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 091230: Department of Building Inspection Cash Revolving Fund

- Pages: 7
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091230 [Department of Building Inspection Cash Revolving Fund] Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10.135 to increase the cash revolving fund of the Department of Building Inspection from $600 to $2,000. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 091421: Appropriating $739,355 of Various Fee Revenues for Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and Services of Other Departments in the Department of Building Inspection for FY2009-2010

- Pages: 7
- Sponsors: Mayor
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091421 [Appropriating $739,355 of Various Fee Revenues for Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and Services of Other Departments in the Department of Building Inspection for FY2009-2010] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $739,355 of Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding and Vacant Building Fee revenues for salaries and fringe benefits for limited duration positions to fund fee collection costs, and to fund a projected work order shortfall with the City Attorney, for the Department of Building Inspection for FY2009-2010. (Fiscal Impact.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 091422: Public Employment - Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 - Department of Building Inspection

- Pages: 7
- Sponsors: Mayor
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091422 [Public Employment - Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 - Department of Building Inspection] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 183-09 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY2009-2010) to reflect the addition of eleven limited duration positions (4.9 FTE) in the Department of Building Inspection. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

### File 091409: Accept and Expend Grant - Sidney E. Frank Foundation and Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 - $250,000

- Pages: 7-8
- Sponsors: Mayor
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091409 [Accept and Expend Grant - Sidney E. Frank Foundation and Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 - $250,000] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation to initiate the San Francisco Zero Energy Homes (SFZEH) Program which will create the tools necessary for San Franciscans to radically reduce the amount of energy they use and amending Ordinance Number 183-09 to reflect the addition of one (1) grant funded position at the Department of the Environment. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier

## Extracted text

### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/1968/2010-01-12-minutes#page-6)

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 12, 2010

 Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and
 Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Section 37.2 and adding new Section 37.9D to extend just
 cause eviction requirements and protections to tenants in units that are not now subject to eviction
 controls (e.g., most residential rental units with a certificate of occupancy issued after June 13,
 1979), when those units are subjected to foreclosure; and by amending Chapter 37A "Rent
 Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Section 37A.1 to extend the City's current residential
 rental unit fee to these units; findings in support of the legislation; severability clause; technical
 corrections.
 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS
 AMENDED ON FIRST READING to February 9, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

090835 [Residential Rent Ordinance Prohibiting Owner Move-In Evictions of Households
 with a Child Under the Age of 18, Except by an Owner Moving In with a Child and
 Except Where the Owner Only Owns One Unit in the Building]
 Sponsors: Mar; Chiu
 Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and
 Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Section 37.9(j) to prohibit an owner move-in eviction where a
 child under the age of 18 resides in the unit with a tenant who has a custodial or family relationship
 with that child, and that tenant has resided in the unit for 12 months or more, except that this
 provision will not apply where there is only one unit owned by the landlord in the building or where
 the owner who will move into the unit pursuant to a Section 37.9(a)(8) eviction has a custodial or
 family relationship with a child under the age of 18 who will reside in the unit with the owner; and
 renumbering current Section 37.9(j) as Section 37.9(k).
 (Supervisor Maxwell dissented in Committee.)
 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON
 FIRST READING to January 26, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

Recommendation of the Public Safety Committee

091015 [Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related
 Travel by Elected Officials]
 Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly
 Ordinance amending the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding
 sections 3.600, 3.605, 3.610 and 3.615, to require City elective officers to reimburse the City for the
 cost of dignitary security provided by the City during travel for campaign-related activities or
 meetings and to require the Police Department to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the
 cost of security.
 PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Daly, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Noes: 3 - Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

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Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 12, 2010

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee

091230 [Department of Building Inspection Cash Revolving Fund]
 Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 10.135 to increase the cash
 revolving fund of the Department of Building Inspection from $600 to $2,000. (Building Inspection
 Commission)
 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

091421 [Appropriating $739,355 of Various Fee Revenues for Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and
 Services of Other Departments in the Department of Building Inspection for
 FY2009-2010]
 Sponsor: Mayor
 Ordinance appropriating $739,355 of Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding and
 Vacant Building Fee revenues for salaries and fringe benefits for limited duration positions to fund
 fee collection costs, and to fund a projected work order shortfall with the City Attorney, for the
 Department of Building Inspection for FY2009-2010.
 (Fiscal Impact.)
 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

091422 [Public Employment - Amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 -
 Department of Building Inspection]
 Sponsor: Mayor
 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 183-09 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY2009-2010) to reflect the
 addition of eleven limited duration positions (4.9 FTE) in the Department of Building Inspection.
 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

091409 [Accept and Expend Grant - Sidney E. Frank Foundation and Amendment to the
 Annual Salary Ordinance, FY2009-2010 - $250,000]
 Sponsor: Mayor
 Ordinance authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the
 amount of $250,000 from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation to initiate the San Francisco Zero Energy
 Homes (SFZEH) Program which will create the tools necessary for San Franciscans to radically
 reduce the amount of energy they use and amending Ordinance Number 183-09 to reflect the
 addition of one (1) grant funded position at the Department of the Environment.
 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 1 - Alioto-Pier

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