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File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 311-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide was passed on first reading and duplicated.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by removing District 10 from the requirements of this Ordinance to eliminate minimum off-street parking. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Cohen rescinded this motion. Supervisor Yee requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See duplicated File No. 181184. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 170538: Administrative Code - Increasing the Minimum Compensation Hourly Rate for Employees Under Contracts with Nonprofit Corporations and Public Entities
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to increase the minimum compensation rate for employees under contracts with nonprofit corporations and public entities.
Source text with Nonprofit Corporations and Public Entities] Sponsors: Kim; Fewer and Yee Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of City contractors to $16.86 per hour on July 1, 2018, and followed thereafter by annual cost-of-living increases; and to require that City contractors pay the minimum hourly compensation rate to employees who perform any work funded under an applicable contract with the City. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Yee requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by increasing minimum hourly compensation rate for employees on July 1, 2019, under contracts with Nonprofit Corporations to $16.00 plus an amount corresponding to the prior year’s increase in the Consumer Price Index, if any, followed thereafter by annual cost-of-living increases; increasing the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees under contract with public entities to $17.00 on the 60th day following enactment of the ordinance; and adding other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA motion to amend the resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was carried.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 13-14, by striking ‘and/or single-family homes’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was not adopted, reaffirming the city's stance on the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
Source text180785 [Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot] Sponsors: Peskin; Fewer, Mandelman, Ronen, Kim and Brown Resolution supporting California State Proposition 10, The Affordable Housing Act, on the November 6, 2018, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180538: Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki
LLM summaryA motion was approved confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki to the Police Commission.
Source text180538 [Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki] Motion confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2019, and John Hamasaki, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Sheehy requested that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that the original Motion be AMENDED to only reference John Hamasaki's appointment, and that the duplicated Motion be AMENDED to only reference Cindy Elias' appointment. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 180409: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall
LLM summaryThe Board did not approve the Mayor’s nomination for Joseph Marshall's reappointment to the Police Commission.
Source text180409 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Marshall to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 5, 2018.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 180408: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Sonia Melara
LLM summaryThe Board did not approve the Mayor’s nomination for Sonia Melara's reappointment to the Police Commission.
Source text180408 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Sonia Melara] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sonia Melara to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 5, 2018.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 180089: Transportation Code - Board of Supervisors Review of Certain Municipal Transportation Agency Decisions
LLM summaryAn amended ordinance regarding the review of Municipal Transportation Agency decisions passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180433: Declaring Support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (Wilk) - Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018
LLM summaryA resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024, related to animal welfare, was not adopted.
Source text180433 [Declaring Support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (Wilk) - Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018] Sponsors: Tang; Sheehy Resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (SB1024), the Animal Welfare and Violence Prevention Act of 2018, authored by Senator Scott Wilk, mandating defendants convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses to undergo mental health evaluation, humane education courses, and, if deemed necessary by the mental health professional, to undergo mandatory counseling. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180367: Supporting California State Senate Bill 1045 (Wiener, Stern) - Conservatorship: Chronic Homelessness and Substance Abuse Disorders
LLM summaryA motion to refer the amended resolution supporting California Senate Bill 1045 to committee failed.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED AS AMENDED to Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 180116: Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Works for a Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project was finally passed.
Source text180116 [Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018] Sponsors: Kim; Fewer, Ronen and Peskin Ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 of prior year’s fund balance in General Fund to Public Works for funding Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project in FY2017-2018. (Fiscal Impact) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 180116: Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Works for a Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project passed on first reading as amended.
Source textOrdinance appropriating $1,100,000 of prior year’s fund balance in General Fund to Public Works for funding Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project in FY2017-2018. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180280: Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Campaign Finance and Conflict of Interest
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code regarding campaign finance and conflict of interest definitions failed.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 209 Printed at 1:04 pm on 5/3/18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/3/2018 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 1.104 by adding definitions for ‘Financial Interest’, ‘Land Use Matter’; and by adding a new Section 1.127 regarding ‘Contribution Limits - Persons with Land Use Matters Before a Decision-Making Body’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 180088: Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to modify the process for the Mayor's appearance at the Board of Supervisors for question-and-answer sessions.
Source text180088 [Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the process for the Mayor to appear at the Board of Supervisors for a question-and-answer session. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 171138: Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day
LLM summaryAn ordinance to declare the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day was referred to the Rules Committee but the motion failed.
Source text171138 [Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day] Sponsor: Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples Day. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171306: Charter Amendment - Appointed Board Members and Commissioners Seeking Elective Office
LLM summaryA charter amendment was submitted to require appointed board members to forfeit their positions upon filing for elective office.
Source text171306 [Charter Amendment - Appointed Board Members and Commissioners Seeking Elective Office] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Safai and Yee Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that appointed members of boards and commissions under the Charter forfeit their offices upon filing a declaration of candidacy for state or local elective office; at an election to be held on June 5, 2018. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 180064: Confirming the Appointment of the Successor Mayor - Mark Farrell
LLM summaryA motion confirming Mark Farrell as the successor Mayor was approved as amended.
Source textMotion confirming the appointment of Mark Farrell as the successor Mayor due to the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor, for a term that will expire when the winner of the special Mayoral election on June 5, 2018, takes office. During the Committee of the Whole (File No. 180061) Presiding Officer Tang declared the hearing heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. President Breed was previously sequestered during the Committee of the Whole (File No. 180061) and noted present at 7:24 p.m. President Breed irrevocably withdrew the acceptance of her nomination, and subsequently resumed the chair. Motion No. M18-010 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180064: Confirming the Appointment of the Successor Mayor - Mark Farrell
LLM summaryAn amendment to confirm Mark Farrell as the successor Mayor was approved.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, to confirm Mark Farrell as the successor Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180061: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing to Take Nominations and Appoint a Successor Mayor Due to a Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor
LLM summaryA public hearing was held to take nominations and appoint Supervisor Mark Farrell as the Successor Mayor due to a vacancy.
Source textMotion to select Supervisor Mark Farrell as Successor Mayor carried by the following vote:
File 180061: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing to Take Nominations and Appoint a Successor Mayor Due to a Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor
LLM summaryThe motion to select Supervisor Mark Farrell as the Successor Mayor was carried.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 41 Printed at 10:47 am on 2/16/18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/23/2018 Motion to select Supervisor Mark Farrell as Successor Mayor carried by the following vote:
File 171138: Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day
LLM summaryAn ordinance to declare the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 30, 2018.
Source text171138 [Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day] Sponsor: Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples Day. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 30, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171256: Emergency Declaration - Declaration of Homeless Shelter Emergency and Authorizing Certain Emergency Contracting Provisions
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted declaring a homeless shelter emergency and authorizing emergency contracting provisions for homeless services.
Source text171256 [Emergency Declaration - Declaration of Homeless Shelter Emergency and Authorizing Certain Emergency Contracting Provisions] Sponsors: Mayor; Ronen, Sheehy, Yee and Safai Resolution declaring a homeless shelter emergency, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to construct, improve, or repair facilities pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60(a); and the Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to contract for homeless services and to offer such services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of individuals affected by homelessness and all San Francisco citizens in accordance with the requirements in Administrative Code, Section 21.15. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jeff Kositsky, Director (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 444-17 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 171042: Various Codes - Regulation of Cannabis Businesses
LLM summaryAn amendment to the cannabis regulation ordinance was proposed but failed, which aimed to change the effective date for certain provisions.
Source textng cannabis under the authority of a medical cannabis dispensary permit, starting April 1, 2018; 14) establishing a sunset date of December 31, 2018, for Article 33 of the Health Code (“Medical Cannabis Act”); 15) requiring the Department of Public Health to implement an ongoing public health education campaign about the safe consumption and health benefits of cannabis; 16) requiring the Controller to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors within one year of the effective date of Article 16 recommending whether the issuance of cannabis business permits should be subject to any limits; 17) establishing an Equity Operator Fund to receive any monies appropriated for the purpose of assisting Equity Operators; 18) eliminating the duty of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to send letters annually to state and federal officials requesting that cannabis be regulated and taxed; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Article 16, Section 1606(a), by changing ‘January 1, 2019’ to ‘January 1, 2020.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryA motion to amend the cannabis regulation ordinance with various restrictions and requirements failed.
Source textSupervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by requiring a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Use that converts to a Cannabis Retail Use in the Ocean Avenue and West Portal NCDs and on Taraval Street be subject to Mandatory Discretionary Review; by prohibiting Cannabis Retail Use within a 1000 foot radius of existing schools or day care centers, and prohibiting Cannabis Retail Use within a 1200 foot radius of existing schools or day care centers on Taraval Street between Forest Side Avenue and 19th Avenue; allowing a maximum of two Medical Cannabis Dispensaries or Cannabis Retail Uses in the Ocean Avenue NCT; and making other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryA motion to amend the cannabis regulation ordinance to limit Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Cannabis Retail Uses in certain areas failed.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 868 Printed at 1:11 pm on 1/3/18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/28/2017 Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by allowing a maximum of two Medical Cannabis Dispensaries or Cannabis Retail Uses in the area bound by Lincoln Way, Sunset Boulevard, the Pacific Ocean, and Sloat Boulevard; and by allowing a maximum of one Medical Cannabis Dispensary or Cannabis Retail Use in the Noriega Street NCD, Irving Street NCD, Taraval NCD, and Judah Street NCD. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryA motion to amend the cannabis regulation ordinance to prohibit Medical Cannabis Dispensary Uses within a 600 foot radius of schools and day care centers failed.
Source textSupervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by prohibiting Medical Cannabis Dispensary Uses within a 600 foot radius of existing schools and day care centers. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryA motion to amend the cannabis regulation ordinance to prohibit Medical Cannabis Dispensary Uses within a 1000 foot radius of schools failed.
Source textSupervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by prohibiting Medical Cannabis Dispensary Uses within a 1000 foot radius of existing schools. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning cannabis regulation was proposed, including various amendments, but several motions to further amend it failed.
Source textoducts, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis testing; 2) allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in additional zoning districts; 3) establish a land use process for the conversion of existing Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; 4) establish location and operating conditions for cannabis uses; 5) repeal Ordinance No. 186-17, which limited the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in Supervisorial District 11; 6) create a limit of three Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Cannabis retail uses, in any combination, in the Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 7) delete superseded Planning Code provisions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by prohibiting Cannabis Retail Uses within a 1000 foot radius of existing schools or day care centers. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170901: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street
LLM summaryA motion was approved to prepare findings supporting the disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 2505 Noriega Street.
Source text170901 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014-003153CUA for a proposed project located at 2505 Noriega Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-159 Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170900: Conditionally Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street
LLM summaryA motion was approved to conditionally disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 2505 Noriega Street.
Source text170900 [Conditionally Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street] Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19961, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014-003153CUA for a proposed project located at 2505 Noriega Street, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-158 Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170899: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to table the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 2505 Noriega Street.
Source text170899 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2505 Noriega Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19961, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014-003153CUA for a proposed project located at 2505 Noriega Street; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170751: Planning Code, Zoning Map - One Oak Street Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Planning Code and zoning map for the One Oak Street project was not passed on the first reading.
Source text170751 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - One Oak Street Project] Ordinance amending the Planning Code by revising Sheet HT07 of the Zoning Map, to change the height and bulk district classification of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, portions of Lot Nos. 001 and 005, for the One Oak Project, at the Van Ness Avenue / Oak Street / Market Street Intersection, as follows: rezoning the eastern portion of the property, along Van Ness Avenue, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot No. 001 (1500 Market Street), from 120/400-R-2 to 120-R-2; rezoning the central portion of the property, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot No. 005 (1540 Market Street), from 120-R-2 to 120/400-R-2; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 170750: General Plan Amendments - One Oak Street Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the General Plan for the One Oak Street project was not passed on the first reading.
Source text170750 [General Plan Amendments - One Oak Street Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan by revising the height and bulk designations for the One Oak Street project, at the Van Ness Avenue / Oak Street / Market Street Intersection, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 001 and 005, on Map 3 of the Market and Octavia Area Plan and on Map 5 of the Downtown Area Plan; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan as proposed for amendment, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 170441: Health Code - Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
LLM summaryAn ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products was not repealed.
Source text170441 [Health Code - Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products] Sponsors: Cohen; Safai, Breed, Farrell, Sheehy, Tang and Yee Ordinance amending the Health Code to prohibit tobacco retailers from selling flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. (Economic Impact) NOT REPEALED by the following vote:
File 170275: Administrative Code - Establishing an Office of Cannabis and Extending the Term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force
LLM summaryAn ordinance was proposed to establish an Office of Cannabis and extend the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force, but a motion to continue it failed.
Source text170275 [Administrative Code - Establishing an Office of Cannabis and Extending the Term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force] Sponsors: Sheehy; Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Cannabis; to authorize the Director of the Office of Cannabis to issue permits to cannabis-related businesses; to direct the Director of the Office of Cannabis to collect permit application and annual license fees following the enactment of a subsequent ordinance establishing the amounts of those fees; and to extend the term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney), Debra Newman (Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst), and Adam Nguyen (Office of the City Administrator) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 12, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170349: Administrative Code - Owner Move-In Reporting Requirements
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Administrative Code to include specific filing requirements for Buyout Agreements failed.
Source textSupervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 11, Line 8, by adding a new Subsection 37.9E(h) that reads ‘Filing of Buyout Agreements. The landlord shall file a copy of the Buyout Agreement with the Rent Board no sooner than the 46th day after the Buyout Agreement is executed by all parties, and no more than 59 days after the agreement is executed by all parties. Any waiver of rights by a tenant in a Buyout Agreement executed on or after January 1, 2018, that is not filed with the Rent Board within 59 days after execution shall not be enforceable. Buyout agreements rescinded under subsection (g) need not be filed with the Rent Board.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170349: Administrative Code - Owner Move-In Reporting Requirements
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Administrative Code regarding Owner Move-In reporting requirements failed.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 520 Printed at 5:19 pm on 9/6/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/27/2017 Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 11, Line 8, by adding a new Subsection 37.9E(h) regarding 'Filing of Buyout Agreements.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150969: Planning Code - Affordable Housing Bonus Programs
LLM summaryAn amendment to the Planning Code concerning specific locations on Ocean Avenue was proposed but failed to pass.
Source textSupervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 12, Lines 8-9, by adding ‘(F) is not located on Ocean Avenue between Paloma Avenue and 19th Avenue’; and on Page 24, Lines 12-13, by adding ‘and (F) is not located on Ocean Avenue between Paloma Avenue and 19th Avenue.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150969: Planning Code - Affordable Housing Bonus Programs
LLM summaryAn amendment to the Planning Code regarding affordable housing was proposed but failed to pass.
Source textSupervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 13, Line 23, by adding ‘(11) does not demolish or remove any space rented by a legacy business listed in the Legacy Business Registry under Administrative Code Section 2A.242.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170316: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170316 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170315: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion conditionally reversing the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170315 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170314: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion affirming the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170314 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170214: Purchase and Sale Agreement - Lendlease Development, Inc. - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $70,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution to approve a purchase and sale agreement for City-owned property at 30 Van Ness Avenue was continued to a future meeting.
Source textNess Avenue - $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and Lendlease Development, Inc. for the sale of City-owned property located at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $70,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $4,500,000 increasing by 3% per year after each year of the initial period and at the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Department to explore certain development strategies relating to affordable housing at the site in connection with any future development. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170213: Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution for a purchase and sale agreement with SF Prosperity 2, LLC for properties at 1660 and 1680 Mission Street for $52 million was continued.
Source text170213 [Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and SF Prosperity 2, LLC, for the sale of City-owned properties located at 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street for $52,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $3,362,220 increasing by 3% per year for each year after the initial period, with rent to be set at the then fair market rental value prior to the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170094: Administrative Code - Affordable Housing Cash-Out Proceeds Restriction
LLM summaryAn ordinance to restrict cash-out proceeds from affordable housing funds for political campaign activities was not passed on first reading.
Source textOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to require that, so long as any funds provided by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development are outstanding, cash-out proceeds may not be expended for participating in, supporting, or attempting to influence a political campaign for any ballot measure. NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 161241: Interim Zoning Controls - Indoor Agriculture
LLM summaryA resolution regarding interim zoning controls for indoor agriculture was proposed to be amended, but the motion to amend failed.
Source textSupervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 3 and 8, by changing the date from 'November 8, 2016' to 'November 25, 2016.' Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Sheehy withdrew his motion to second. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 3 and 8, by changing the date from 'November 8, 2016' to 'November 25, 2016.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161307: Appointment, Police Commission - Bill Ong Hing
LLM summaryThe motion to appoint Bill Ong Hing to the Police Commission was approved.
Source textVacant: 1 - District 8 Motion No. M16-181 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 161110: Police Code - Choice of Communications Services Providers in Multiple Occupancy Buildings
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Police Code regarding communications services in multiple occupancy buildings was continued for a closed session hearing.
Source text161110 [Police Code - Choice of Communications Services Providers in Multiple Occupancy Buildings] Sponsors: Farrell; Mar Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit owners of multiple occupancy buildings from interfering with the choice of communications services providers by occupants, establish requirements for communications services providers to obtain access to multiple occupancy buildings, and establish remedies for violation of the access requirement. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Buck Delventhal and William Sanders (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 13, 2016, and schedule a Closed Session hearing on this subject matter to consult with the City Attorney. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161093: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rental Limit of 60 Days per Year and Private Right of Action
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to limit short-term rentals to 60 days per year and modify private right of action provisions.
Source text161093 [Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rental Limit of 60 Days per Year and Private Right of Action] Sponsors: Breed; Peskin, Campos and Kim Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to limit short-term rental of a residential unit to no more than 60 days per calendar year if the unit was registered on or after November 15, 2016; prohibit neighbors outside the building at issue from filing a private right of action; allow certain nonprofit organizations to file a private right of action prior to a final determination of a violation by the Director of the Planning Department; and shorten the waiting period for certain interested parties to file a private right of action; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 161093: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rental Limit of 60 Days per Year and Private Right of Action
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to limit short-term rentals to 60 days per year and adjust private right of action rules.
Source text161093 [Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rental Limit of 60 Days per Year and Private Right of Action] Sponsors: Breed; Peskin, Campos and Kim Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to limit short-term rental of a residential unit to no more than 60 days per calendar year if the unit was registered on or after October 11, 2016; prohibit neighbors outside the building at issue from filing a private right of action; allow certain nonprofit organizations to file a private right of action prior to a final determination of a violation by the Director of the Planning Department; shorten the waiting period for certain interested parties to file a private right of action; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 161169: Commending New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Senator Liz Krueger and State Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal for New York Assembly Bill A8704C
LLM summaryA resolution commending New York officials for Assembly Bill A8704C was not adopted.
Source text161169 [Commending New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Senator Liz Krueger and State Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal for New York Assembly Bill A8704C] Sponsor: Peskin Resolution commending New York State Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal for co-sponsoring and passing New York State Assembly Bill A8704C, relating to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in class A multiple-dwelling buildings in New York City, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing it into law on October 21, 2016. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160749: Administrative Code - Neighborhood Property Crime Units in Police Department
LLM summaryAn ordinance creating Neighborhood Property Crime Units in the Police Department was finally passed.
Source text160749 [Administrative Code - Neighborhood Property Crime Units in Police Department] Sponsors: Yee; Campos Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create Neighborhood Property Crime Units at District stations in the Police Department. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160963: Appropriation - General Reserve to Department of Emergency Management - Earthquake Relief in Italy - $100,000
LLM summaryAn appropriation of $100,000 from the General Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management for earthquake relief in Italy was finally passed.
Source textFINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160963: Appropriation - General Reserve to Department of Emergency Management - Earthquake Relief in Italy - $100,000
LLM summaryAn appropriation of $100,000 from the General Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management for earthquake relief in Italy was finally passed.
Source textFINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160749: Administrative Code - Neighborhood Property Crime Units in Police Department
LLM summaryThe amended ordinance regarding Neighborhood Property Crime Units in the Police Department passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160963: Appropriation - General Reserve to Department of Emergency Management - Earthquake Relief in Italy - $100,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $100,000 from the General Reserve for earthquake relief in Italy passed on first reading.
Source text160963 [Appropriation - General Reserve to Department of Emergency Management - Earthquake Relief in Italy - $100,000] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance appropriating $100,000 from the General Reserve to Department of Emergency Management to provide relief to earthquake victims in Italy for FY2016-2017. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160769: Waiving Competitive Process Requirement - Lease Agreement - Amoura International, Inc. - Interim Employee Café
LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding the lease agreement with Amoura International, Inc. for an interim employee café was finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 210-16 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160769: Waiving Competitive Process Requirement - Lease Agreement - Amoura International, Inc. - Interim Employee Café
LLM summaryAn ordinance waiving the competitive process requirement for a lease agreement with Amoura International, Inc. for an interim employee café at the airport was finally passed.
Source text160769 [Waiving Competitive Process Requirement - Lease Agreement - Amoura International, Inc. - Interim Employee Café] Ordinance waiving the competitive process requirement of Administrative Code, Section 2A.173, for a lease agreement between Amoura International, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Airport Commission, for an interim employee café at Airport Terminal 1. (Airport Commission) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160769: Waiving Competitive Process Requirement - Lease Agreement - Amoura International, Inc. - Interim Employee Café
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding a lease agreement with Amoura International, Inc. for an interim employee café was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160698: Initiative Ordinance - Planning Code - Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Replacement of Production, Distribution, Repair, Institutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses
LLM summaryAn initiative ordinance requiring Conditional Use authorization for certain use conversions was approved for submission to voters.
Source text160698 [Initiative Ordinance - Planning Code - Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Replacement of Production, Distribution, Repair, Institutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin and Campos Motion ordering submitted to the voters an Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for conversion of Production, Distribution, and Repair Use, Institutional Community Use, and Arts Activities Use and replacement space; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, at an election to be held November 8, 2016. (Economic Impact) Motion No. M16-105 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 160796: Seven-Party Supplement to the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding - Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project
LLM summaryA motion was made to amend the resolution regarding the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, but it was later withdrawn and the resolution was continued to a special meeting.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Line 18, to conditionally approve the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and fundings, as may be amended. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin withdrew this motion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors Special Meeting of August 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160583: Charter Amendment - Public Advocate
LLM summaryA charter amendment to create the Office of the Public Advocate and define its powers was ordered submitted for the November 8, 2016 election.
Source text160583 [Charter Amendment - Public Advocate] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos, Kim and Mar Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to: 1) create the Office of the Public Advocate; 2) set the Public Advocate’s powers and duties; 3) authorize the Public Advocate to review the administration of City programs, including programs for transmitting information to the public, and to receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints regarding City services and programs; 4) authorize the Public Advocate to receive and investigate specified whistleblower complaints; 5) authorize the Public Advocate to appoint the Director of the Office of Citizen Complaints; 6) provide for the Public Advocate’s election, removal, and salary; and 7) set City policy regarding sufficient funding and minimum staffing for the Office of the Public Advocate; and setting operative dates, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160698: Initiative Ordinance - Planning Code - Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Replacement of Production, Distribution, Repair, Institutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Initiative Ordinance regarding Conditional Use authorization was carried.
Source textSupervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved the divided question that this Motion be AMENDED on Page 9, Lines 8-10. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160588: Charter Amendment - Housing and Development Commission
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to require the Housing and Development Commission to review development agreements and inclusionary housing proposals before Board consideration.
Source text Department of Economic and Workforce Development and the Department of Housing and Community Development; to require the Commission to review and make recommendations regarding proposed development agreements and conveyance of certain surplus City property before the Board of Supervisors considers such proposals; to require the Commission to hold hearings and make recommendations regarding proposals to adopt or change inclusionary housing requirements for housing developments; to require the Commission to adopt rules creating competitive selection processes for the Department of Housing and Community Development’s expenditure of affordable housing funds and for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing and Community Development; and to provide that ordinances regarding inclusionary housing requirements and rules regarding competitive selection for affordable housing adopted under the processes set forth in the Charter may supersede ordinances and rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors or the voters prior to March 1, 2017, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160813: Charter Amendment - Affordable Housing and Community Development Hearings and Reports
LLM summaryA charter amendment was proposed to require strategic plans and reports from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.
Source text160813 [Charter Amendment - Affordable Housing and Community Development Hearings and Reports] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim and Mar Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco, to require the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to propose five-year strategic plans for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors; to require OEWD and MOHCD to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding their annual work plans at least two times each fiscal year; and to provide that ordinances adopted under the processes set forth in the Charter regarding inclusionary housing requirements and regarding competitive selection for the expenditure of affordable housing funds and for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property under the jurisdiction of MOHCD shall supersede ordinances and rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors or the voters prior to March 1, 2017, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160187: Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000
LLM summaryThe settlement of a lawsuit for $900,000 was not passed on first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160187: Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit for $900,000 was not passed on first reading.
Source text160187 [Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Zeller against the City and County of San Francisco for $900,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 14, 2013, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-13-529554; entitled David Zeller v. San Francisco General Hospital, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged medical malpractice. (City Attorney) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160583: Charter Amendment - Public Advocate
LLM summaryRevisions were made to a Charter Amendment to include a nominee from the Police Commission as the Director of Public Advocate until an election is held.
Source textSupervisor Kim requested revisions to the amendments provided by Supervisor Avalos on Page 23, Line 4, by adding language that, until such time an election is held to appoint the Public Advocate, the Director of Public Advocate shall be a nominee of the Mayor from the Police Commission and subject to Board of Supervisors approval, and on Line 8, by striking ‘Mayor’ after 'until the' and adding 'Public Advocate'. Supervisor Avalos accepted those suggested revisions into his proposed amendment. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by adding the creation of the Department of Police Accountability into this Charter Amendment and re-name the Office of Citizen Complaints as the Department of Police Accountability. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160583: Charter Amendment - Public Advocate
LLM summaryA Charter Amendment was amended to allow individuals who served in elected positions within the last four years to hold the office of Public Advocate and change appointment authority.
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, by eliminating the prohibition on persons who have served in an elected position in the last four years to hold the office of Public Advocate; and by changing the appointment authority for a nominee of the Police Commission to serve as the Director of the Office of Citizen Complaints from the Mayor to the Public Advocate. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160589: Charter Amendment - Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments to Board of Directors and Budget Process
LLM summaryA charter amendment proposes to change the appointment process for the SFMTA Board and adjust the budget rejection vote requirement for the Board of Supervisors.
Source text160589 [Charter Amendment - Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments to Board of Directors and Budget Process] Sponsors: Yee; Kim, Peskin and Campos Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to split the power to make appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors between the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors, to lower the vote by which the Board of Supervisors may reject the SFMTA Budget from seven to six, and to make related changes implementing these amendments, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Supervisor Tang dissented in committee.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160585: Charter Amendment - Dignity Fund
LLM summaryA motion was made to continue the charter amendment regarding the Dignity Fund for later consideration during the same meeting.
Source textAfter File No. 160586 was called, Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Charter Amendment be continued and considered later in this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 151273: Charter Amendment - Filling Vacancies in Local Elective Office
LLM summaryA charter amendment requiring special elections for Board of Supervisors vacancies was ordered submitted for the November 2016 election.
Source text151273 [Charter Amendment - Filling Vacancies in Local Elective Office] Sponsors: Avalos; Mar Charter Amendment (Fifth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require the Department of Elections to hold a special election when there is a vacancy in the Office of Member of the Board of Supervisors, unless a regularly scheduled election will be held within 180 days of the vacancy; provide that the Mayor shall appoint an interim Supervisor to fill a supervisorial vacancy until an election is held to fill that vacancy, with the interim Supervisor being ineligible to compete in that election; and require the Mayor to fill vacancies in all local elective offices within 28 days of the vacancy, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160628: Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018
LLM summaryThe Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 was discussed, and an amendment regarding the Police Department's budget failed.
Source textion Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018] Sponsor: Mayor Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments, including those selected departments recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee on May 25, 2016, of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 31, 2016, for the FYs ending June 30, 2017, and June 30, 2018. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Acting Chief Toney Chaplin (Police Department), Harvey Rose, Budget and Legislative Analyst (Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Melissa Whitehouse, Acting Budget Director (Mayor's Office), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, by placing $30 million of the San Francisco's Police Department's budget on Board of Supervisors reserve pending quarterly presentation at the full Board on the Department's progress towards implementing reforms. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160585: Charter Amendment - Dignity Fund
LLM summaryAn amendment to the charter amendment concerning the Dignity Fund was proposed but failed.
Source textSupervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED on Page 17, Line 5, by adding 'The Board of Supervisors may recommend candidates for the three at-large members and the Mayor shall consider any such recommendations in making the appointments.' after 'Notice of Appointment.'; and on Page 19, Lines 12-15, by adding 'The Board of Supervisors may recommend candidates for the Commission and the Mayor shall consider any such recommendations in making the appointments.' after 'four-year terms.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160585: Charter Amendment - Dignity Fund
LLM summaryAn amendment to the charter amendment regarding the Dignity Fund was proposed but failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED by splitting the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appointments to the Oversight and Advisory Committee and Aging and Adult Services Commission. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160585: Charter Amendment - Dignity Fund
LLM summaryA charter amendment establishing the Dignity Fund was proposed, but an amendment regarding appointments failed.
Source texts until fiscal year 2026-2027, and continuing at that amount, adjusted annually for changes in aggregate discretionary City revenues, for the next 10 years until fiscal year 2036-2037; 3) establish a planning process for expenditures from the Fund; 4) create an Oversight and Advisory Committee; 5) set an expiration date of June 30, 2037; and, 6) change the “Commission on Aging” to the “Aging and Adult Services Commission” and update its responsibilities, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Supervisor Tang dissented in committee.) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED, on Page 17, Line 5, by adding 'The Mayor shall invite the Board of Supervisors to recommend candidates for the three at-large members and the Mayor shall consider any such recommendations in making the appointments.' after 'Notice of Appointment.'; and Page 18, Lines 12-15, by adding 'Prior to making the appointments, the Mayor shall invite the Board of Supervisors to recommend candidates for the Commission and the Mayor shall consider any such recommendations in making the appointments.' after 'four-year terms.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160660: Urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to Amend or Oppose the Proposed “By Right Housing Approvals” Budget Trailer Bill
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to amend or oppose the proposed housing approvals trailer bill was adopted.
Source text160660 [Urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to Amend or Oppose the Proposed “By Right Housing Approvals” Budget Trailer Bill] Sponsors: Peskin; Mar, Kim, Yee, Avalos and Campos Resolution urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to amend or oppose the “By Right Housing Approvals” proposed Trailer Bill in recognition of San Francisco’s local planning tools and significant contributions to regional housing development. ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160696: Urging California State Legislators to Amend or Oppose California State Assembly Bill 650 (Low) in Recognition of Negative Impact on Local Transportation Services and Consumer Safety Protection
LLM summaryA resolution urging California legislators to amend or oppose Assembly Bill 650 was adopted as amended.
Source textResolution No. 264-16 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved to waive Board Rule 2.10 and that the Resolution be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160575: Confirming Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Lee Hsu
LLM summaryThe Board confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Lee Hsu to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, with a term ending March 1, 2019.
Source text160575 [Confirming Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Lee Hsu] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell Motion confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Lee Hsu to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2019. (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: May 20, 2016.) Supervisor Farrell requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Motion No. M16-084 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 160358: Appropriation and De-Appropriation - Surplus Revenue and Expenditures - Supporting Increased Overtime Expenditures - $24,682,824 - FY2015-2016
LLM summaryAn ordinance related to surplus revenue and expenditures to support increased overtime expenditures was finally passed.
Source textThe remaining balance of the Ordinance relating to the Department of Public Health and the Police Department was FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160358: Appropriation and De-Appropriation - Surplus Revenue and Expenditures - Supporting Increased Overtime Expenditures - $24,682,824 - FY2015-2016
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding increased overtime expenditures was not passed on first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160407: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, Bruce Wolfe, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer
LLM summaryThe Board approved the appointment of Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
Source textMotion No. M16-061 The divided question to appoint Bruce Wolfe was APPROVED by the following vote:
File 160407: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, Bruce Wolfe, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer
LLM summaryA motion appointing members to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force was amended and carried.
Source text160407 [Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, Bruce Wolfe, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer] Motion appointing Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, David Pilpel, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer, terms ending April 27, 2018, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Mar dissented on the appointment of David Pilpel in Committee.) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 1, Line 3, and Line 17, by striking 'David Pilpel' and adding 'Bruce Wolfe'; and Line 17, by striking 'succeeding themself' and adding 'succeeding David Pilpel'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150267: Charter Amendment - Sixteen and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal Elections
LLM summaryA charter amendment to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in municipal elections was ordered submitted.
Source text150267 [Charter Amendment - Sixteen and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal Elections] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos, Kim, Mar, Wiener and Yee Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter to authorize 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in municipal elections, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160493: Formal Policy Discussions - May 10, 2016
LLM summaryA motion to allow a Board member to ask a late question regarding police reform funding failed.
Source textSupervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that a supermajority of the Board allow the eligible Board Member from District 7 to ask a question that was not posed by the deadline, due to the Mayor's newly announced $17.5 million reform package to fund comprehensive police reforms and violence prevention. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160493: Formal Policy Discussions - May 10, 2016
LLM summaryThe Board addressed demands for police reform and an investigation into civil rights violations within the Police Department.
Source texton of Internal Affairs devoted exclusively to addressing and rooting out bigotry, as well as institutional racism within the Police Department; and 3) that we make a formal request to the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, calling for an investigation into the Police Department for violations of the civil rights of African-Americans and Latino-Americans. These above demands are based on the history of corruption and scandal within and by the Police Department, which have established a pervasive pattern of civil rights abuse and violation based on race. They appreciate our time and attention, they ask if we would support these demands. I support these demands, will you? (Supervisor Mar, District 1) Mayor Lee addressed the Board of Supervisors and discussed the above referenced question from the District 1 Supervisor. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that a supermajority of the Board allow the eligible Board Member from District 9 to ask a question that was not posed by the deadline, due to yesterday's release of the findings by the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160342: Appointments, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Peter Cohen and Miquel Penn
LLM summaryThe motion appointing Peter Cohen to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development was approved as amended.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 292 Printed at 1:02 pm on 6/15/16 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/26/2016 Motion No. M16-056 The motion appointing Peter Cohen to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development was APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160342: Appointments, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Peter Cohen and Miquel Penn
LLM summaryA motion appointing Peter Cohen and reappointing Miquel Penn to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development was amended and approved.
Source text160342 [Appointments, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Peter Cohen and Miquel Penn] Motion appointing Megan Rohrer and reappointing Miquel Penn, terms ending February 23, 2018, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Mar dissented on the appointment of Megan Rohrer in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) and Nicole Elliott (Mayor's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Lines 1, 3, and 10, by striking 'Megan Rohrer' and adding 'Peter Cohen.' The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160376: Committee of the Whole - Joint Meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission - Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) - Sixteen and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal Elections - May 3, 2016
LLM summaryA motion scheduling a joint meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission to discuss youth voting was approved.
Source text160376 [Committee of the Whole - Joint Meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission - Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) - Sixteen and Seventeen-Year-Old Voting for Municipal Elections - May 3, 2016] Sponsor: Avalos Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 3, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in a joint meeting with the San Francisco Youth Commission, to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 150267) authorizing sixteen and seventeen-year-olds to vote in municipal elections, to be proposed to the voters at the November 8, 2016, election. Motion No. M16-051 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 160258: Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement Transparency
LLM summaryA resolution commending Senator Mark Leno for promoting law enforcement transparency was not adopted after a divided vote.
Source textSupervisor Wiener requested that the question be DIVIDED to consider separately the Resolved clause on Page 2, Lines 12 through 14, that states 'RESOLVED, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors commends Senator Mark Leno for his leadership and efforts to create enhanced transparency into our law enforcement agencies; and, be it'. Resolution No. 140-16 The divided question relating to the Resolved clause on Page 2, Lines 12 through 14, was NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160043: No Competitive Solicitation Process - Selection of Preferred Contractor - Regents of the University of California - Modern Electronic Health Record System
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to exempt the Department of Public Health's contract for a new electronic health record system from the competitive solicitation process.
Source text160043 [No Competitive Solicitation Process - Selection of Preferred Contractor - Regents of the University of California - Modern Electronic Health Record System] Ordinance providing that the competitive solicitation process requirement in Administrative Code, Section 21.1, shall not apply to the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) contract for a modern, secure, and fully integrated electronic health record (EHR) system for the San Francisco Health Network to replace DPH’s current system; ratifying the selection of the Regents of the University of California (UC), by and through the University of California San Francisco, as the preferred contractor. (Public Health Department) (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 041-16 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 151257: Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential Projects
LLM summaryAn ordinance to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for large non-residential projects was not finally passed after the Mayor's veto was sustained.
Source text151257 [Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential Projects] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos and Mar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential projects larger than 99,999 gross square feet, and to require Non-residential or Production, Distribution and Repair (PDR) projects that filed development or environmental applications on or before July 21, 2015, but that have not yet received approvals, to pay the Transportation Sustainability Fee with a partial refund; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including general findings, findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. The Mayor's veto was SUSTAINED and the Ordinance was NOT FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160043: No Competitive Solicitation Process - Selection of Preferred Contractor - Regents of the University of California - Modern Electronic Health Record System
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to exempt the Department of Public Health's contract for a new electronic health record system from the competitive solicitation process.
Source text160043 [No Competitive Solicitation Process - Selection of Preferred Contractor - Regents of the University of California - Modern Electronic Health Record System] Ordinance providing that the competitive solicitation process requirement in Administrative Code, Section 21.1, shall not apply to the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) contract for a modern, secure, and fully integrated electronic health record (EHR) system for the San Francisco Health Network to replace DPH’s current system; ratifying the selection of the Regents of the University of California (UC), by and through the University of California San Francisco, as the preferred contractor. (Public Health Department) (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 151257: Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential Projects
LLM summaryAn ordinance increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee for large non-residential projects was finally passed.
Source text151257 [Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential Projects] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos and Mar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential projects larger than 99,999 gross square feet, and to require Non-residential or Production, Distribution and Repair (PDR) projects that filed development or environmental applications on or before July 21, 2015, but that have not yet received approvals, to pay the Transportation Sustainability Fee with a partial refund; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including general findings, findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 151257: Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential Projects
LLM summaryThe Planning Code amendment to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for non-residential projects passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160015: Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Laura Thomas
LLM summaryAn amendment was made to appoint Laura Thomas to the Entertainment Commission, replacing Joaquin Castillo Arana, and the motion carried.
Source text160015 [Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Laura Thomas] Motion appointing Joaquin Castillo Arana, term ending July 1, 2017, to the Entertainment Commission. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'Joaquin Castillo Arana' and adding 'Laura Thomas.' The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160036: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) - February 23, 2016
LLM summaryA motion was made to schedule a public hearing for a proposed Charter Amendment regarding affordable housing obligations on February 23, 2016.
Source text160036 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) - February 23, 2016] Sponsor: Kim Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on February 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) authorizing the Board of Supervisors to update the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations for housing development projects and setting forth increased interim requirements, to be proposed to the voters at the June 7, 2016, election. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking the waiver of Board Rule 3.26, and adding language to call the Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) from the Rules Committee pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rule 3.37. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160037: Suspending Board Rule 3.26.1 and Amending Board Rule 3.31 - Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017, and Setting Monthly Meetings
LLM summaryA motion was made to suspend Board Rule 3.26.1 and amend Rule 3.31 to extend the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017.
Source text160037 [Suspending Board Rule 3.26.1 and Amending Board Rule 3.31 - Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017, and Setting Monthly Meetings] Sponsor: Kim Motion suspending the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order 3.26.1 to consider, without reference, an amendment to Board Rule 3.31 to extend the term of the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017; ordering the City and School District Select Committee meetings of the Board of Supervisors be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except June, July, August, November, and December, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chamber. NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 150943: Administrative Code - Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy
LLM summaryAn amended version of the Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy was passed on first reading after being duplicated.
Source text(Supervisor Cohen dissented in committee.) Supervisor Avalos requested File No. 150943 be DUPLICATED AS AMENDED. See duplicated File No. 151268. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 151257: Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Nonresidential Projects
LLM summaryThe Board re-referred the amended ordinance increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee for nonresidential projects to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.
Source textOrdinance amending the Planning Code to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for Non-residential projects larger than 99,999 gross square feet, and to require Non-residential or Production, Distribution and Repair (PDR) projects that filed development or environmental applications on or before July 21, 2015, but that have not yet received approvals, to pay the Transportation Sustainability Fee with a partial refund; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including general findings, findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED AS AMENDED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 151257: Planning Code - Increasing Transportation Sustainability Fee for Nonresidential Projects
LLM summaryThe Board moved to amend the ordinance increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee for nonresidential projects over 99,999 square feet.
Source textsportation Sustainability Fee to Hospitals and Health Services; amending Section 401 to add definitions reflecting these changes; amending Section 406 to clarify affordable housing and homeless shelter exemptions from the Transportation Sustainability Fee; making conforming amendments to the Area Plan fees in Planning Code, Article 4; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including general findings, findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Duplicated from File No. 151121. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, to raise the Transportation Sustainability Fee (TSF) from $2.00 to $21.04 for non-residential square footage over 99,999; and require non-residential projects that submitted an application before July 21, 2015, but have not received final approval, pay 50% of the difference between the TSF and the Transportation Impact Development Fee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150622: Administrative, Planning Codes - Preferences in Affordable Housing Programs
LLM summaryAn amendment to decrease the 'Neighborhood Resident' preference in affordable housing from 40% to 30% failed due to lack of a second.
Source textSupervisor Tang moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 14, Line 2, by decreasing the 'Neighborhood Resident' preference from ‘40%’ to ‘30%.’ The motion FAILED due to lack of a second. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by adding the ‘Category 2’ language to the definition of a ‘Displaced Tenant,’ and adding back previously removed ‘Findings’ on Page 5, Lines 15-19; Page 6, Lines 4-8; and Page 6, Lines 12-15. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150790: Planning Code - Establishing a New Citywide Transportation Sustainability Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment requiring certain projects to pay 75% of the Transportation Sustainability Fee failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to require projects that were submitted between July 1, 2014, to July 21, 2015, to pay 75% of the Transportation Sustainability Fee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150790: Planning Code - Establishing a New Citywide Transportation Sustainability Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for certain non-residential uses failed.
Source textomeless shelter exemptions from the Transportation Sustainability Fee; making conforming amendments to the Area Plan fees in Planning Code, Article 4; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and making findings, including general findings, findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to John Rahaim, Director, and Lisa Chen (Planning Department), Jon Givner (Office of City Attorney), Ed Reiskin, Executive Director (Municipal Transportation Agency), and Tilly Chang, Executive Director (County Transportation Authority), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee for non-residential uses between 800-99,999 gross square feet (gsf) from $0.50 to $18.54, and non-residential uses over 99,999 gsf from $4.00 to $23.04. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150813: Administrative Code - Expanding the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund
LLM summaryThe Board discussed amendments to the ordinance expanding the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund, but a proposed amendment failed.
Source text150813 [Administrative Code - Expanding the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund] Sponsors: Mayor; Tang and Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to rename the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund as the San Francisco Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response and Recovery Fund, redesignate the fund as a category eight fund, and specify how the City may use the fund. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Todd Rydstrom, Deputy City Controller, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 4-5, by adding '(e) Exception to Fund Category. All expenditures in excess of $100,000 shall require the approval, by resolution, of the Board of Supervisors.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150363: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Administrative Code regarding short-term residential rentals was proposed but the motion to amend it failed.
Source textOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to: limit short-term rental of a Residential Unit to no more than 120 days per calendar year; revise the definition of interested parties who may enforce the provisions of Chapter 41A, through a private right of action to include permanent residents residing within 100 feet of the residential unit; create an additional private right of action under certain circumstances; change the administrative hearing process from mandatory to at the request of any party found in violation of this Chapter; create an Office of Short-Term Residential Rental Administration and Enforcement staffed by the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Tax Collector’s Office; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150295: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryAn amended ordinance regarding short-term residential rentals was not passed on first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 150082: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District
LLM summaryAn ordinance to establish the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District was proposed but a motion to continue it failed.
Source text150082 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District] Sponsor: Breed Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District along Divisadero Street between Haight and O’Farrell Streets in place of the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial District and make conforming and other technical changes to various other sections; amending the Zoning Map to make changes that conform with the Code amendments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this item be continued until later in the meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 150081: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District
LLM summaryAn ordinance to establish the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District was introduced but a motion to continue the item failed.
Source text150081 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District] Sponsor: Breed Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District along Fillmore Street between Bush and McAllister Streets in place of the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial District, amending various other sections to make conforming and other technical changes; amending the Zoning Map to make changes that conform with the Code amendments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this item be continued until later in the meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 150679: Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy
LLM summaryA motion to re-refer the resolution on population-based police staffing policy to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150679: Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy
LLM summaryA resolution to establish a population-based police staffing policy was introduced, but a motion to amend it failed.
Source text150679 [Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy] Sponsors: Wiener; Cohen and Farrell Resolution establishing a Board of Supervisors policy that police staffing levels be adjusted to account for population and neighborhood growth. Duplicated as Amended from File No. 150628 by Supervisor Avalos. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150628: Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy
LLM summaryA motion to re-refer the resolution on population-based police staffing policy to the Land Use and Transportation Committee failed.
Source textSupervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title which, pursuant to the Precedence of Motions, yields to a motion to re-refer to Committee. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150628: Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy
LLM summaryA motion to re-refer the resolution on population-based police staffing policy to the Land Use and Transportation Committee failed.
Source text150628 [Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy] Sponsors: Wiener; Cohen and Farrell Resolution establishing a Board of Supervisors policy that police staffing levels be adjusted to account for population and neighborhood growth. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150678: Police Code - Formula Retail Employee Rights
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding formula retail employee rights was introduced, but a motion to amend it failed.
Source textCode, which contain the formula retail employee rights ordinances: 1) to change from 20 to 40 the number of retail sales establishments worldwide a business must have to be covered by the ordinances; 2) to allow collective bargaining agreements covering employees of formula retail establishments or employees of property service contractors to waive the protections of Articles 33F and 33G; 3) to provide employees scheduled to work on-call shifts with predictability pay if the employer modifies the scheduling of that shift with less than seven days notice; 4) to allow the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to issue warnings and notices to correct to employers who have violated Articles 33F and 33G; 5) to provide part-time employees with three days to accept any additional hours offered to them by their employers; and 6) to allow employers to notify employees of the offer of additional hours by posting a notice in a conspicuous location in the workplace. Duplicated from File No. 150269 by Supervisor Breed. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150175: Administrative Code - Chapter 6 Public Works Contracting
LLM summaryAn ordinance related to public works contracting was continued on first reading to a later date.
Source texte contracts for Job Order Contracts and as-needed contracts; 5) authorize execution of master as-needed construction contracts; 6) increase the limit of the amount of a task order from $400,000 to $600,000 by linking it to the Threshold Amount in master as-needed contracts on an if-and-as-needed basis for services that the Department of Public Health and the Division of Real Estate are authorized to procure; 7) provide greater flexibility and clarify requirements for the design-build and construction manager/general contractor project delivery methods; 8) authorize the Director of Transportation to procure rail grinding and related services through a negotiated project delivery method; 9) allow departments to advertise bids on a public website and/or in a local newspaper or periodical; 10) add procedure upon rejection or failure of professional services proposals and upon professional services contractor’s failure to deliver; and 11) make various other changes and clarifications in Chapter 6. (Public Works) (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to June 23, 2015. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150363: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryA motion to terminate debate on an ordinance limiting short-term rentals failed, and the ordinance was discussed further.
Source text150363 [Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to: limit short-term rental of a residential unit to no more than 120 days per calendar year; revise the definition of interested parties who may enforce the provisions of Chapter 41A, through a private right of action to include permanent residents residing within 100 feet of the residential unit; create an additional private right of action under certain circumstances; create an Office of Short-Term Residential Rental Administration and Enforcement staffed by the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Tax Collector’s Office; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisors Campos and Mar, moved to TERMINATE DEBATE on the Ordinance, which requires a two-thirds vote of the Supervisors present. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150295: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryA motion to terminate debate on an ordinance regulating short-term rentals failed, and further discussion was held.
Source textental of a residential unit to no more than 60 days per calendar year; require hosting platforms to verify that a residential unit is on the City Registry prior to listing, remove a listing once a residential unit has been rented for tourist or transient use for more than 60 days in a calendar year, and provide certain usage data to the Planning Department; revise the definition of interested parties who may enforce the provision of Chapter 41A through a private right of action to include permanent residents residing within 100 feet; amend the private right of action provisions to allow for a private right of action against hosting platforms and create an additional private right of action against owners, business entities, and hosting platforms under certain circumstances; provide for criminal penalties against hosting platforms in violation of this Chapter 41A; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisors Campos and Mar, moved to TERMINATE DEBATE on the Ordinance, which requires a two-thirds vote of the Supervisors present. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150248: Contract - Cypress Security - Armed and Unarmed Security Services - $38,314,208.17
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to approve a contract with Cypress Security for armed and unarmed security services totaling $38,314,208.17 for three years.
Source text150248 [Contract - Cypress Security - Armed and Unarmed Security Services - $38,314,208.17] Resolution approving the contract with Cypress Security to provide Armed and Unarmed Security Services in the amount of $38,314,208.17 for an initial term of three years to commence following Board approval, with an additional three-year option to extend. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Ed Reiskin, General Manager, Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), and Chris Grabarkiewctz (MTA), responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 141-15 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 150248: Contract - Cypress Security - Armed and Unarmed Security Services - $38,314,208.17
LLM summaryThe resolution regarding the Cypress Security contract was continued to April 21, 2015, after a motion was made and withdrawn.
Source text150248 [Contract - Cypress Security - Armed and Unarmed Security Services - $38,314,208.17] Resolution approving the contract with Cypress Security to provide Armed and Unarmed Security Services in the amount of $38,314,208.17 for an initial term of three years to commence following Board approval, with an additional three-year option to extend. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Andrew Shen, Deputy City Attorney, and Ashish Patel (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos announced he wanted to be removed as the primary sponsor. With no additional sponsors for this matter, by default the Municipal Transportation Agency has been assigned as the requestor. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved to continue this matter to April 21, 2015. Supervisor Kim withdrew her motion. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to April 21, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150227: Urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board to Adopt Proof of Labor Harmony Conditions for Commuter Shuttle Operators
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board to require proof of labor harmony for commuter shuttle operators was discussed, but an amendment failed.
Source text150227 [Urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board to Adopt Proof of Labor Harmony Conditions for Commuter Shuttle Operators] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board to adopt a requirement that applicants demonstrate labor harmony conditions as part of the Commuter Shuttle Pilot Program and any other permanent Commuter Shuttle Program. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141301: Appropriation - Cost of Doing Business for Non-Profit Agencies - General City Responsibility - $3,400,000 - FY2014-2015
LLM summaryAn ordinance proposing a $3,400,000 appropriation for non-profit agencies was not passed on first reading.
Source text141301 [Appropriation - Cost of Doing Business for Non-Profit Agencies - General City Responsibility - $3,400,000 - FY2014-2015] Sponsors: Mar; Campos, Kim and Avalos Ordinance appropriating $3,400,000 from the General Fund Reserve to General City Responsibility to fund a cost of business allocation for non-profit agencies that contract with the City and County of San Francisco. (Fiscal Impact) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 150120: Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - 1601 Mariposa Street - Not to Exceed $200,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to authorize the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for 1601 Mariposa Street, not to exceed $200 million.
Source textge revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000 for 1601 Mariposa Street; authorizing and directing the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to the CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; approving, solely for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Sophie Hayward (Mayor’s Office of Housing), and Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 046-15 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 140793: Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - Ethics in the City: Promise, Practice or Pretense
LLM summaryA motion was made to amend the Board's response to the Civil Grand Jury report on ethics, but the motion failed.
Source text140793 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - Ethics in the City: Promise, Practice or Pretense] Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisors’ responses to Recommendation Nos. 2, 11, 16, 18, and 21 contained in the 2013-2014 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Ethics in the City: Promise, Practice or Pretense;” and urging the Mayor to cause implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his/her department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141294: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - 1963 Ocean Avenue
LLM summaryThe Board directed the Clerk to prepare findings supporting its disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization for 1963 Ocean Avenue, after a motion to table it carried.
Source text141294 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - 1963 Ocean Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014.0206C on property located at 1963 Ocean Avenue. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141293: Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision and Approving with Additional Conditions - 1963 Ocean Avenue
LLM summaryThe Board disapproved a Conditional Use Authorization decision for 1963 Ocean Avenue and approved it with additional conditions.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 21 Printed at 11:17 am on 2/25/15 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/13/2015 Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19271, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014.0206C on property located at 1963 Ocean Avenue; approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with additional conditions; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M15-004 Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141292: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - 1963 Ocean Avenue
LLM summaryA motion to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for 1963 Ocean Avenue was tabled by the Board.
Source text141292 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - 1963 Ocean Avenue] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19271, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2014.0206C on property located at 1963 Ocean Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141234: Affirming the Board of Supervisors Commitment to Equal Justice and the Right to Protest and Urging Reforms in National Policing and Judicial Practices
LLM summaryThe Board did not adopt an amended resolution affirming its commitment to equal justice.
Source textSupervisor Breed DUPLICATED AS AMENDED. See File No. 141295. NOT ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 141165: Committee of the Whole - Receive Public Comment on Possible Nominations and Open Election of Board President
LLM summaryA motion to receive public comment and open the election for Board President was referred to committee but failed.
Source text141165 [Committee of the Whole - Receive Public Comment on Possible Nominations and Open Election of Board President] Sponsor: Chiu Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 18, 2014, for the purpose of receiving public comment on nominations and to open the election for the Office of Board President, in the event a vacancy occurs, to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 8, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be REFERRED to Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141024: Police Code - Fair Scheduling and Treatment of Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryA motion to continue the ordinance on fair scheduling for formula retail employees was not approved.
Source textSupervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140880: Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryThe ordinance concerning hours and retention protections for formula retail employees was continued as amended to November 25, 2014.
Source text(Economic Impact) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141071: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to prepare findings related to the Conditional Use Authorization for 431 Balboa Street, but it failed.
Source text141071 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 431 Balboa Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2012.0059C on property located at 431 Balboa Street. (Clerk of the Board) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141070: Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion to disapprove the Conditional Use Authorization decision for 431 Balboa Street was proposed but failed.
Source text141070 [Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street] Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19237, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2012.0059C on property located at 431 Balboa Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141069: Approving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion to approve the Conditional Use Authorization decision for 431 Balboa Street was proposed but failed.
Source text141069 [Approving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19237, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2012.0059C on property located at 431 Balboa Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment regarding hosting platforms and short-term rentals was proposed but failed due to a lack of support.
Source textSupervisor Yee proposed an amendment relating to hosting platforms that have paid their taxes. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 41A.5(g)(2) by limiting short term rentals to 90 days and adding other restrictions for residential units located in RH-1(D) zoning districts. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment to the ordinance regulating short-term rentals was proposed but failed, which would have made the ordinance operative only after tax compliance certification.
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 4(a-b), by making the ordinance operative only after the certification by the Treasurer/Tax Collector that all Hosting Platforms have remitted all Transient Occupancy Taxes that are due and payable. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance was amended to regulate short-term residential rentals, creating a registry and establishing an application fee, with certain exceptions for permanent residents.
Source text0381 [Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee] Sponsor: Chiu Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide an exception for permanent residents to the prohibition on short-term residential rentals under certain conditions; to create procedures, including a registry administered by the Planning Department, for tracking short-term residential rentals and compliance; to establish an application fee for the registry; amending the Planning Code to clarify that short-term residential rentals shall not change a unit’s type as residential; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Administrative Code, Section 41A.5, by allowing short term rentals for no more than 90 days per year. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141036: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryA motion to amend the short-term rental ordinance to require tax certification before it becomes operative failed.
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 41A.5 making the ordinance operative only after certification by the Treasurer/Tax Collector that all Hosting Platforms have remitted all Transient Occupancy Taxes due and payable. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141036: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending regulations for short-term residential rentals and establishing a fee was discussed, with various amendments proposed and some motions failing.
Source text141036 [Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide an exception for permanent residents to the prohibition on short-term residential rentals under certain conditions; to create procedures, including a registry administered by the Planning Department, for tracking short-term residential rentals and compliance; to establish an application fee for the registry; amending the Planning Code to clarify that short-term residential rentals shall not change a unit’s type as residential; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Duplicated as Amended from File No. 140381. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 41A.4 prohibiting short term rentals in legal in law units. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment allowing short-term rentals for no more than 90 days per year failed to pass.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 41A.5 allowing short term rentals no more than 90 days per year. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryA proposed amendment to exclude short-term rentals in certain districts failed due to a lack of support, while another amendment limiting rentals to 90 days also failed.
Source textSupervisor Yee proposed an amendment to exclude short term rentals in RH-1 and RH-1(D) districts. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 41A.5(g)(2) limiting short term rentals to 90 days and adding other restrictions for residential units located in RH-1(D) zoning districts. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130650: Administrative Code - Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring Program
LLM summaryAn ordinance to expand eligibility for the Home Detention Program and authorize an Electronic Monitoring Program was continued on first reading to September 9, 2014.
Source text130650 [Administrative Code - Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring Program] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the category of jail inmates eligible for the Home Detention Program; and authorizing the Sheriff to implement an Electronic Monitoring Program to pretrial detainees being held in lieu of bail. (Sheriff) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Mark Nicco (Sheriff's Department) and Jason Elliott (Mayor's Office) and Ross Mirkarimi, Sheriff, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to September 9, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140554: Charter Amendment - Democratic Special Elections to Fill Mayoral and Board of Supervisors Vacancies
LLM summaryA charter amendment requiring special elections for mayoral and Board of Supervisors vacancies has not been ordered submitted.
Source text140554 [Charter Amendment - Democratic Special Elections to Fill Mayoral and Board of Supervisors Vacancies] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require the Department of Elections to hold a special election when there is a vacancy in the office of the Mayor or Member of the Board of Supervisors, unless a regularly scheduled election will be held within 180 days of the vacancy; to provide that the President of the Board of Supervisors serves as Acting Mayor until an election is held to fill a mayoral vacancy; and to provide that the Mayor appoints an interim Supervisor to fill a supervisorial vacancy until an election is held to fill that vacancy, with the interim Supervisor being ineligible to compete in that election, at an election to be held on November 4, 2014. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 140148: Street Encroachment - 1410 Stanyan Street
LLM summaryA resolution granting permission for street encroachment at 1410 Stanyan Street was not adopted after discussion.
Source text140148 [Street Encroachment - 1410 Stanyan Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Kieran J. Woods to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way to construct and maintain various improvements, including a driveway, associated retaining wall, a vehicular carousel to provide access to a proposed new single family dwelling at 1410 Stanyan Street (Assessor’s Block No. 2706, Lot No. 035), landscaping, stairs leading to a public sitting area, and other related improvements within an existing unimproved portion of Stanyan Street between Clarendon and Mountain Spring Avenues; conditioning the permit; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 140500: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer
LLM summaryDavid Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer were appointed to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force with terms ending April 27, 2016.
Source text140500 [Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer] Motion appointing David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer, terms ending April 27, 2016, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140423: Consent to Property Transfer - Regents of the University of California - Mission Bay South Owner Participation Agreement
LLM summaryA resolution consenting to the transfer of property to the Regents of the University of California for development was adopted.
Source text140423 [Consent to Property Transfer - Regents of the University of California - Mission Bay South Owner Participation Agreement] Sponsor: Kim Resolution consenting to the transfer of Block Nos. 33 and 34 in the Mission Bay South Plan Area to the Regents of the University of California, as a tax exempt entity, for the future development of up to 500,000 gross square feet in the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Area; and making environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Breed dissented in Committee) Resolution No. 169-14 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 140096: Administrative Code - Tenant Relocation Assistance Payment
LLM summaryAmendments to the tenant relocation assistance payment ordinance were proposed but failed to pass.
Source texteater of the existing rent relocation payment, or the difference between the tenant’s current rent and the prevailing rent for a comparable apartment in San Francisco over a two year period; and allowing a landlord, through a hearing process, to obtain a revised relocation payment obligation based on an undue financial hardship adjustment or recalculated rent differential amount. Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, reiterated the following three motions which were continued with this Ordinance from the prior meeting: Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved to AMEND on Page 4, Lines 14 through 18, as articulated in Supervisor Breed's amendment, relating to hardship adjustment hearings. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved to AMEND on Page 4, starting on Line 1, relating to Landlord hardship provisions. Supervisor Yee withdrew his above referenced motion. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 131148: Planning, Building, Administrative, and Subdivision Codes - Legalization of Dwelling Units Installed Without a Permit
LLM summaryAn amendment to the ordinance regarding the legalization of dwelling units installed without a permit was proposed but failed.
Source textSupervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, AS AMENDED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140126: Departmental Study of Waterfront Ballot Initiative
LLM summaryA resolution was referred for a departmental study on the Waterfront Height Limit Right to Vote Initiative to assess its potential impacts.
Source text140126 [Departmental Study of Waterfront Ballot Initiative] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution referring the initiative measure known as the “Waterfront Height Limit Right to Vote Initiative,” to the Port of San Francisco, Planning Department, City Administrator, Controller, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to report on the measure’s potential impacts, if passed, on the City’s future housing (including affordable housing), infrastructure, transportation, and open space needs, as well as the City's tax base. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Cohen withdrew the motion. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130801: Contract Amendment - Global Tel*Link - Inmate Telephone Services - $3,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to retroactively amend the contract with Global Tel*Link for inmate telephone services, extending it to May 31, 2014.
Source textResolution retroactively authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to amend the existing contract with Global*TelLink for inmate telephone services from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013, to June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2014, with an additional one-year option to extend the term remaining subject to future Board of Supervisors approval, which will result in an anticipated commission to the Inmate Welfare Fund of more than $3,000,000 over the four-year contract term. (Sheriff) Resolution No. 438-13 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 131034: Forgivable Loan Agreement - California Department of Housing and Community Development - 2115 Jennings Street - $978,000
LLM summaryResolution No. 408-13 was adopted as amended regarding the forgivable loan for 2115 Jennings Street.
Source textResolution No. 408-13 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 131034: Forgivable Loan Agreement - California Department of Housing and Community Development - 2115 Jennings Street - $978,000
LLM summaryA resolution was authorized for a $978,000 forgivable loan to renovate 2115 Jennings Street for a homeless shelter, with amendments regarding zoning and safety regulations.
Source textornia Department of Housing and Community Development - 2115 Jennings Street - $978,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to enter into a $978,000 forgivable loan agreement from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to renovate the leased premises at 2115 Jennings Street for use as a 100 bed homeless shelter. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jason Elliott (Mayor's Office), Trent Rhorer, Executive Director (Human Services Agency), and Jon Givner (City Attorney's Office), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, and Supervisor Kim requested the amendments be tak en through seriatim consideration pursuant to Rule 5.32 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors. AMENDED on Page 2, Lines 5-7, by adding 'WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors recognizes that 2115 Jennings Street is not currently zoned to permit a homeless shelter and will need to approve a rezoning of the property prior to the proposed shelter being constructed; and'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 130899: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to table the preparation of findings to reverse the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1050 Valencia Street.
Source text130899 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act by the Planning Commission for a project located at 1050 Valencia Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 130898: Reversing the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to table the reversal of the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1050 Valencia Street.
Source text130898 [Reversing the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street] Motion reversing the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act by the Planning Commission for a project located at 1050 Valencia Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 130897: Affirming the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street
LLM summaryA motion to approve the affirmation of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1050 Valencia Street was carried.
Source text130897 [Affirming the Approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration - 1050 Valencia Street] Motion affirming the approval of a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act by the Planning Commission for a project located at 1050 Valencia Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M13-138 Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 130853: Preparation of Findings Related to the Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings related to the appeal for a condominium conversion fee adjustment for 489 Sanchez Street was approved but failed.
Source text130853 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to approve a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130852: Denying Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryAn appeal for a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee for 489 Sanchez Street was denied and the motion to table it failed.
Source text130852 [Denying Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion denying the appeal seeking a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130851: Approving Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion to approve a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee for 489 Sanchez Street failed.
Source text130851 [Approving Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion approving a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED to waive the application fee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130661: Police Code - Aerial Signs and Advertising
LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit aerial signs and advertising was not passed on first reading as amended.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 130480: Subdivision Code - Condominium Conversion Impact Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning a condominium conversion impact fee was not passed on its first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 130407: Appointment, Ethics Commission - Brett Andrews
LLM summaryA motion to appoint Brett Andrews to the Ethics Commission was re-referred to the Rules Committee but the motion failed.
Source text130407 [Appointment, Ethics Commission - Brett Andrews] Motion appointing Brett Andrews, term ending February 1, 2017, to the Ethics Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130274: Accept Gift - Design Services and Furniture - $26,445.43
LLM summaryA resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of design services and furniture was discussed, but an amendment to require additional filings failed.
Source text130274 [Accept Gift - Design Services and Furniture - $26,445.43] Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to retroactively accept a gift of design services and furniture, valued at a total of $26,445.43 from various donors. (District Attorney) (Supervisors Mar and Avalos dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, and Cristine DeBerry (District Attorney's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED to allow the acceptance contingent on the District Attorney filing a Form 801 with the Fair Political Practices Commission, and further requiring the District Attorney to file a copy of the Form 801 with the Clerk of the Board for inclusion in the official file. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120460: General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's Cathedral Hill Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120460 [General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan by amending Map 4 of the Urban Design Element to allow for development up to a height of 265 feet on the block bounded by Van Ness Avenue, Geary Boulevard, Franklin and Post Streets; amending Map 5 of the Urban Design Element to reflect the proposed maximum plan dimensions and maximum diagonal plan dimensions of 385' and 466', respectively, for the Cathedral Hill Hospital site, and 265' and 290', respectively, for the Cathedral Hill Medical Office Building site; amending Map 1 of the Van Ness Area Plan, to designate the sites of the proposed Cathedral Hill Hospital and Medical Office Building as the Van Ness Medical Use Subdistrict; amending Map 2 of the Van Ness Area Plan to create a 265-V height/bulk district coterminous with the Hospital site; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 120459: General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: St. Luke’s Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's St. Luke’s Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120459 [General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: St. Luke’s Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan by amending Map 4 of the Urban Design Element to increase the height limit for the California Pacific Medical Center’s St. Luke’s Campus (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6575/Lot Nos. 001, 002; Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6576/Lot No. 021, and the portion of San Jose Avenue between Cesar Chavez Street and 27th Street) to 105 feet; amending Map 5 of the Urban Design Element to reflect the proposed maximum plan dimensions and maximum diagonal plan dimensions of 227' and 270', respectively, for the St. Luke’s Replacement Hospital site and 204' and 228', respectively, for the medical office building site at the St. Luke’s Campus; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 120458: General Plan - Van Ness Area Plan Amendments - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Van Ness Area Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's Cathedral Hill Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120458 [General Plan - Van Ness Area Plan Amendments - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan, Van Ness Area Plan, in order to facilitate the development of a high density medical center at the transit nexus of Van Ness Avenue and Geary Boulevard and reflect various elements of this use; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 120898: Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
LLM summaryA motion to amend the ordinance regarding the Successor Agency to prevent delegation of authority to the Executive Director failed.
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that the Ordinance be AMENDED to strike language that would allow the Board to delegate authority to their Executive Director. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120898: Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency was continued on first reading.
Source textuthority to act in place of the former Redevelopment Agency Commission to implement the surviving redevelopment projects, the replacement housing obligations and other enforceable obligations and the authority to take actions that the State redevelopment dissolution law requires or allows on behalf of the Successor Agency; 5) establishing the composition and terms of the members of the Successor Agency Commission, setting forth voting requirements and providing for the Successor Agency Commission to appoint an Executive Director of the Successor Agency; 6) authorizing the Successor Agency to retain the City Attorney as its legal counsel; 7) ratifying prior acts; and 8) authorizing and directing the Successor Agency Commission to take all appropriate steps to effectuate the purpose of this ordinance consistent with the State redevelopment dissolution law. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jason Elliot (Mayor's Office); Jon Givner (City Attorney's Office); who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to October 2, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120142: Transportation Code - Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions
LLM summaryAn amendment to the Transportation Code was proposed to assess the impact of large vehicle parking restrictions on inhabited vehicles, but the motion failed.
Source textof Public Health); who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion Supervisor Olague, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to add a new section to request: 1) The Mayor's Office on Housing, Opportunity, Partnership and Engagement, in conjunction with the Municipal Transportation Agency, to assess how many vehicles are inhabited, collect demographics, and study the impact this legislation would have on those inhabiting vehicles, including any unintended consequences of the legislation; 2) Municipal Transportation Agency shall assess the possibility of opening parking lots in the same neighborhoods and creating partnerships with private entities to allow parking on private lots; 3) An assessment shall be made of the capacity of the City to provide housing and support services to those individuals and families with children that choose to avail themselves of such resources; and 4) The Mayor's Office on Housing, Opportunity, Partnership and Engagement and the Municipal Transportation Agency shall report to the Board of Supervisors on their findings within 90 days of the implementation of this Ordinance. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120847: Appointment, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Bruce Wolfe
LLM summaryA motion to appoint Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force was not approved.
Source text120847 [Appointment, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Bruce Wolfe] Motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, term ending April 27, 2013, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Clerk of the Board) NOT APPROVED by the following vote: play video
File 111340: Contract - Shell Energy North America and Approval of the CleanPowerSF Program Including Local Sustainability Services
LLM summaryAn amendment to the CleanPowerSF resolution failed, which would have limited initial service to customers who expressed interest.
Source textSupervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 5 by adding 'The initial phases of Clean PowerSF will offer service only to those customers who have indicated a desire to be included in the initial marketing of the program'; and on Page 16 by adding 'The SFPUC shall not commit to buy power from Shell unless the Commission determines that a quantity of customers sufficient to ensure the financial viability of the program has indicated a desire to be included in the initial marketing of the program'. The motion FAILED by the following vote: play video
File 111340: Contract - Shell Energy North America and Approval of the CleanPowerSF Program Including Local Sustainability Services
LLM summaryA resolution was introduced to authorize the launch of the CleanPowerSF program and contract with Shell Energy North America.
Source text111340 [Contract - Shell Energy North America and Approval of the CleanPowerSF Program Including Local Sustainability Services] Sponsor: Campos Resolution authorizing the Public Utilities Commission, subject to conditions, to launch the CleanPowerSF program, approving local sustainability services for CleanPowerSF customers, and authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute a contract with Shell Energy North America for a term of up to five years for services required to launch the CleanPowerSF program; and delegating authority to non-materially amend or modify the contract. (Supervisor Chu dissented in Committee) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Ed Harrington, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Theresa Mueller and Jon Givner (City Attorney's Office); who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File Nos. 111340 and 111371. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to September 25, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 111371: Administrative Code - CleanPowerSF Funds and Appropriating $19,500,000 of Available Fund Balance to Support Required Reserves and Creating Special Funds for the CleanPowerSF Program at the Public Utilities Commission
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $19,500,000 for the CleanPowerSF program was introduced and failed to be continued on first reading.
Source textam at the Public Utilities Commission] Sponsor: Campos Ordinance appropriating $19,500,000 of Hetch Hetchy fund balance at the Public Utilities Commission to support CleanPowerSF Community Choice Aggregation program consistent with the contractual requirements and budgetary authorizations as approved by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Board of Supervisors, placing the $6,000,000 appropriated for CleanPowerSF sustainability services on Budget and Finance Committee Reserve pending detailed appropriation plans for those sustainability services, and adding Administrative Code Sections 10.100.372 and 10.100.373 to establish the CleanPowerSF Customer Fund and the CleanPowerSF Reserve Fund. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Ed Harrington, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Theresa Mueller and Jon Givner (City Attorney's Office); who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File Nos. 111340 and 111371. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to September 25, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120271: Zoning Map Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the zoning map for the 8 Washington Street Project was not repealed.
Source text120271 [Zoning Map Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project] Ordinance: 1) amending Sheet HT01 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco to change the height and bulk district classification of two areas along the Drumm Street frontage of the property located at Assessor's Block No. 0201, Lot No. 012 (8 Washington Street), from 84-E to 92-E in one area and to 136-E in another area; and 2) making environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) NOT REPEALED by the following vote: play video
File 111374: Planning Code - Creating a New Definition of Student Housing
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding student housing definitions and regulations was continued on first reading.
Source texte unit mix requirement in RTO, NCT, DTR and Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Used Districts; 5) amending Section 307 to permit the conversion of student housing into residential uses, when certain conditions are met; 6) amending Section 312 to require notice for a change of use to group housing; 7) amending Section 317 to prohibit the conversion of residential units into student housing, except in specified circumstances; 8) amending Section 401 to make conforming amendments; 9) amending Section 415.3 to make conforming amendments and to simplify the monitoring responsibilities of the Mayor's Office of Housing; 10) amending Tables 814, 840, 841, 842, and 843 to make conforming amendments; and 11) making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan. (Planning Department) Privilege of the floor was granted to John Rahaim, Director, Planning Department, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to September 4, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote: play video
File 120271: Zoning Map Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to continue the zoning map amendment for the 8 Washington Street Project until later in the meeting failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Chiu, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED until later in the meeting. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120270: Approval of Public Trust Exchange; Agreement to Sell Portion of Seawall Lot 351 in Exchange for Portion of Block 168-Lot 58, Block 171-Lot 69, and Block 201-Lot 12; Approval of Lease and Maintenance Agreement
LLM summaryAn amendment to a resolution regarding a public trust exchange was proposed but failed.
Source textSupervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors approval of this Resolution is contingent upon a revision of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Port and the developer that provides for transfer fees equal to 1.0% of the Condominium Sales Proceeds received including the first sale.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120269: Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project
LLM summaryA motion to approve the preparation of findings to reverse the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project failed.
Source text120269 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120268: Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project
LLM summaryA motion to approve the reversal of the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project failed.
Source text120268 [Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project] Motion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project. Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120267: Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project
LLM summaryA motion to table the affirmation of the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project failed.
Source text120267 [Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project] Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120301: Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts
LLM summaryAn amendment to the Planning Code Article 11 on Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts was approved.
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 17, Lines 23-25, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey, with the goal of obtaining the participation of at least half of all property owners and half of all occupants in the area.’; and on Page 18, Lines 4-5, by deleting from ‘The property owners’…” through to “…boundary change.’ The motion carried by the following vote:
File 120301: Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts
LLM summaryAn amendment to the Planning Code regarding historic preservation in C-3 districts was proposed but failed.
Source textSupervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 33, Line 24-25, through Page 34, Lines 1-5, by deleting from ‘Development of…” through to ‘…that body.’; and adding ‘The Historic Preservation Commission may develop district-by-district design guidelines that meet the Secretary’s Standards to be adopted by the HPC, with comments by the Planning Commission.’ after ‘that body.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120301: Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code for historic preservation in C-3 districts was not re-referred to the committee.
Source text120301 [Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Article 11, entitled "Preservation of Buildings and Districts of Architectural, Historical, and Aesthetic Importance in the C-3 Districts," in its entirety; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b). (Supervisor Mar dissented in committee.) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, NOT RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee, by the following vote:
File 120300: Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation
LLM summaryAn amendment to the landmarks preservation ordinance was successfully passed.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 307 Printed at 12:40 pm on 6/20/12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/8/2012 Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 14, Lines 15-16, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey’; and on Page 14, Lines 20-23, by deleting from ‘The Department’s…’ through to ‘…proposed district.’ The motion carried by the following vote:
File 120300: Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation
LLM summaryA proposed amendment to the landmarks preservation ordinance failed.
Source textSupervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 29, Lines 11-18, by deleting from ‘Development of…’ through to ‘…by that body’, and adding ‘The Historic Preservation Commission may develop district-by-district design guidelines that meet the Secretary’s Standards to be adopted by the HPC, with comments by the Planning Commission.’ after ‘that body.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120300: Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation
LLM summaryAn amendment to the landmarks preservation ordinance regarding income restrictions for housing units was successfully passed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 31, Line 17, by adding ‘unit to residents earning 120 percent area median income and below’ after ‘for-sale’; and adding ‘to residents earning 100% area median income and below’ after ‘housing unit’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 120300: Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code for landmarks preservation was not re-referred to the committee.
Source text120300 [Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Article 10, entitled "Preservation of Historical Architectural and Aesthetic Landmarks," in its entirety; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b). Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120141: Permit of Northeast-Facing Wall Sign - Total Outdoor Corporation - 1650 Mission Street
LLM summaryA permit for a northeast-facing wall sign for Total Outdoor Corporation at 1650 Mission Street was not adopted.
Source textPrivilege of the floor was granted to John Updike, Acting Director of the Department of Real Estate, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 120141: Permit of Northeast-Facing Wall Sign - Total Outdoor Corporation - 1650 Mission Street
LLM summaryA resolution was proposed to authorize a permit for a northeast-facing wall sign installation at 1650 Mission Street, but it was not adopted.
Source text120141 [Permit of Northeast-Facing Wall Sign - Total Outdoor Corporation - 1650 Mission Street] Resolution authorizing the execution of a permit to enter and use property for installation and maintenance of a northeast-facing wall sign at 1650 Mission Street by and between the City and County of San Francisco and Total Outdoor Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, permittee. (Real Estate Department) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 120046: Administrative Code - Establish Policy Regarding Participation in Federal Counterterrorism Activities
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to establish city policy regarding participation in federal counterterrorism activities and police involvement in related tasks.
Source textOrdinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 2A.84 to: 1) set City policy regarding participation in Federal counterterrorism activities; and 2) set parameters for Police Department participation in the activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force and other counterterrorism activities. NOTE: This action requires a two-thirds vote pursuant to Charter Section 2.106. The Board may not amend the ordinance and may only veto in favor or in opposition to veto override. The Mayor's veto was received on April 10, 2012. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors will lose the ability to override unless it votes on the veto override on or before May 10, 2012. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 111329: Charter Amendment - Consolidation of City Elections and Ranked-Choice Voting
LLM summaryA Charter Amendment to consolidate city elections and clarify ranked-choice voting was re-referred to the Rules Committee, but the motion failed.
Source text111329 [Charter Amendment - Consolidation of City Elections and Ranked-Choice Voting] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 2.101, 13.101, 13.102, 13.103.5, and Article XVII to: 1) consolidate odd-year elections for City elective offices to a single year and 2) increase voter education and clarify implementation of ranked-choice voting. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 111212: Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting with Run-Off Elections
LLM summaryA Charter Amendment to replace ranked-choice voting with run-off elections was re-referred to the Rules Committee, but the motion failed.
Source text111212 [Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting with Run-Off Elections] Sponsors: Farrell; Elsbernd Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 13.107 and Article XVII to replace ranked-choice voting with run-off elections. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120008: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors failed to approve a motion directing the Clerk to prepare findings for the Conditional Use Authorization at 601-14th Avenue.
Source text120008 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0198C on property located at 601-14th Avenue. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120007: Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors failed to approve a motion disapproving the Planning Commission's decision on the Conditional Use Authorization for 601-14th Avenue.
Source text120007 [Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18503, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0198C on property located at 601-14th Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120006: Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors failed to approve a motion to table the Planning Commission's decision on the Conditional Use Authorization for 601-14th Avenue.
Source text120006 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18503, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0198C on property located at 601-14th Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 111330: Charter Amendment - Consolidating Odd-Year Municipal Elections
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors failed to duplicate, amend, and continue a Charter Amendment regarding odd-year municipal elections to February 14, 2012.
Source text111330 [Charter Amendment - Consolidating Odd-Year Municipal Elections] Sponsor: Wiener Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 2.101, 13.101, and Article XVII to: 1) change the election cycle for the offices of City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in the same years as the elections for the offices of Mayor, District Attorney, and Sheriff; and 2) to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years and every other odd-numbered year. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Charter Amendment be DUPLICATED, AMENDED, and CONTINUED AS AMENDED to February 14, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 111104: Health Code - Regulating Commercial Dog Walkers on Park Property
LLM summaryA motion to amend an ordinance regulating commercial dog walkers in parks was withdrawn, and another amendment to reduce the dog limit failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, made a motion that this Ordinance be AMENDED to add language relating to 'applying federal guidelines, as available.' Supervisor Avalos withdrew his motion without objection. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, made a motion that this Ordinance be AMENDED to reduce the number of dogs from '8' to '7.' Supervisor Kim withdrew her motion without objection. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED to reduce the number of dogs from '8' to '7.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110966: Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Park Code to require a long-term management agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park was not approved over the mayor's veto.
Source text110966 [Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code Section 3.20 to: 1) require the Recreation and Park Department to offer long term management agreement to the National Park Service for certain property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission located in San Mateo County that is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s legislative boundary (Sharp Park); and 2) making environmental and other findings. NOT APPROVED OVER THE MAYOR'S VETO by the following vote:
File 111128: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 3901 Mission Street
Source text111128 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 3901 Mission Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0664C on property located at 3901 Mission Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 111127: Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 3901 Mission Street, Approving Conditional Use With Additional Conditions
Source textSupervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 111126: Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 3901 Mission Street
Source text111126 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 3901 Mission Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18442, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0664C on property located at 3901 Mission Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 111105: Interdepartmental Jurisdictional Transfer of Property - 341 Corbett Avenue
Source textSupervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to January 10, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110966: Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park
Source text110966 [Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code Section 3.20 to: 1) require the Recreation and Park Department to offer long term management agreement to the National Park Service for certain property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission located in San Mateo County that is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s legislative boundary (Sharp Park); and 2) making environmental and other findings. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 110966: Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 110966: Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park
Source textSupervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 7, beginning on Line 5, by adding '(h) Nothing in this Ordinance precludes the General Manager from entering into negotiations with other third parties for the lease, contract or agreement for operation of the golf course, subject to the restriction on new leases set forth in subsection (b), above. Any such agreement shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors.'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110966: Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park
Source text110966 [Park Code - Long Term Management Agreement with the National Park Service for Sharp Park] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code Section 3.20 to: 1) require the Recreation and Park Department to offer long term management agreement to the National Park Service for certain property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission located in San Mateo County that is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s legislative boundary (Sharp Park); and 2) making environmental and other findings. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110546: Administrative Code - Health Care Security Ordinance
Source text110546 [Administrative Code - Health Care Security Ordinance] Sponsors: Campos; Mar, Avalos, Mirkarimi, Cohen, Chiu and Kim Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 14.1, 14.3, and 14.4 of the Health Care Security Ordinance to provide that only amounts actually paid or irrevocably committed to pay for providing employee health care services shall satisfy the employer expenditure requirements of the Ordinance, add an employee notification requirement, and to modify penalty provisions. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110506: Police, Planning, and Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Limited Live Performance Permits
Source textPerformance Permits] Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Wiener, Mar and Campos Ordinance amending the San Francisco Police Code Sections 2.26, 2.27, 1060, 1060.1, 1060.1-1, 1060.7.1, 1060.9, 1060.19, 1060.20.4, 1060.24, 1060.35, 2901, 2909, and 2916; adding to the San Francisco Police Code Sections 1060.2.1, 1060.3.1, 1060.5.1, 1060.38, and 1060.38.1; amending the San Francisco Planning Code Sections 102.17, 703.2, 790.38, 803.2, 803.3, and 890.37; and amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Section 8 to 1) create a Limited Live Performance Permit for indoor locales whose primary function is not presentation of live performances, said permit to include noise and hours restrictions but not necessarily security plan requirements; 2) to specify application and license fees and hearing requirements for said permit; and 3) making findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to August 2, 2011. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110693: Charter Amendment - Allowing Amendments to or Repeals of Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy Approved by the Voters on or after November 1, 2011
Source text110693 [Charter Amendment - Allowing Amendments to or Repeals of Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy Approved by the Voters on or after November 1, 2011] Sponsor: Wiener Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Section 14.101 to allow amendments to or repeals of initiative ordinances and declarations of policy approved by the voters on or after November 1, 2011. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Charter Amendment be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110745: Public Hearing - Charter Amendment - Allowing Amendments to or Repeals of Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy Approved by the Voters on or after November 1, 2011
Source text110745 [Public Hearing - Charter Amendment - Allowing Amendments to or Repeals of Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy Approved by the Voters on or after November 1, 2011] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the amendments to the proposed Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Section 14.101 to allow amendments to or repeals of initiative ordinances and declarations of policy approved by the voters on or after November 1, 2011. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the motion to table File Nos. 110745 and 110693. Walter Paulson; expressed various concerns relating to the motion to table. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, reconvening as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Hearing be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110798: Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Glendon Carl Hyde
Source text110798 [Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Glendon Carl Hyde] Motion appointing D. Gill Sperlein, term ending July 1, 2015, to the Entertainment Commission. (Clerk of the Board) D. Gill Sperlein, seat 1, succeeding James Meko, term expired, shall represent the interests of City neighborhood associations or groups, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2015. (Supervisor Kim dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be AMENDED on Page 1, Line 3, by replacing 'D. Gill Sperlein' with 'Glendon Carl Hyde'; on Line 9, by replacing 'D. Gill Sperlein' with 'Glendon Carl Hyde'; on Line 11, by replacing 'D. Gill Sperlein' with 'Glendon Carl Hyde'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110347: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade
Source text110347 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to September 6, 2011. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110346: Reversing the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade
Source text110346 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to September 6, 2011. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110345: Affirming the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade
Source text110345 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the AT&T Network "Lightspeed" Upgrade project is exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to September 6, 2011. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110671: Extension of Deferred Retirement Option Program
Source textFAILED by the following vote:
File 110671: Extension of Deferred Retirement Option Program
Source text110671 [Extension of Deferred Retirement Option Program] Motion extending the Deferred Retirement Option Program. (Clerk of the Board) (Fiscal Impact.) Privilege of the floor was granted to Captain Al Casciato who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED to extend the program to June 21, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110658: Planning Code - Zoning Map - Presidio-Sutter Special Use District - 800 Presidio Avenue
Source text110658 [Planning Code - Zoning Map - Presidio-Sutter Special Use District - 800 Presidio Avenue] Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Mar and Avalos Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding Section 259.53 to establish the Presidio-Sutter Special Use District for property located at 800 Presidio Avenue (Assessor's Block No. 1073, Lot No. 13); amending Sheet HT03 of the Zoning Map to change the Height and Bulk District from 40-X to 55-X; and amending Sheet SU-03 of the Zoning Map to reflect the boundaries of the Presidio-Sutter Special Use District; adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to reduce the height from '55' to '45'. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110588: Appointment, Police Commission - L. Julius Turman
Source text110588 [Appointment, Police Commission - L. Julius Turman] Motion confirming the Rules Committee's nomination of, and appointing, L. Julius Turman, term ending April 30, 2015, to the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) (Supervisor Kim dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, on Page 1, Line 1, by replacing L. Julius Turman with David Waggoner; on Line 7, by replacing L. Julius Turman with David Waggoner; on Line 10, by replacing L. Julius Turman with David Waggoner. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110229: Planning Code - Zoning - Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island - Special Use District
Source textng - Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island - Special Use District] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sections 102.5 and 201 to include the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island districts; amending Section 105 relating to height and bulk limits for Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island; adding Section 249.52 to establish the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Special Use District; adding Section 263.26 to establish the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Height and Bulk District; amending the bulk limits table associated with Section 270 to refer to the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Height and Bulk District; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1. Privilege of the floor was granted to John Malamut (City Attorney's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File No. 110229. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved to amend the accompanying Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Design for Development, as provided by Supervisor Mar, and included in File No. 110229. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110410: Opposing the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Currently Proposed Draft Off-Leash Policy and Supporting the On-Going Dialogue between GGNRA and San Francisco
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 342 Printed at 8:58 am on 6/8/11 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/26/2011 Resolution putting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on record as opposing the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s currently proposed preferred alternatives for dog management and supporting the on-going dialogue between GGNRA and San Francisco to achieve an improved plan. Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110113: Appropriating $143,445 of General Fund Property Transfer Tax and Reducing Botanical Garden Fee Revenue for FY2010-2011
Source text110113 [Appropriating $143,445 of General Fund Property Transfer Tax and Reducing Botanical Garden Fee Revenue for FY2010-2011] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance appropriating $143,445 of General Fund from new property transfer tax and reducing botanical garden fee revenues, which will be rescinded as of the effective date of this ordinance, in the Department of Recreation and Park for FY2010-2011. PASSED ON FIRST READING. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 110142: Appointment, Ethics Commission - Dorothy Liu
Source text110142 [Appointment, Ethics Commission - Dorothy Liu] Motion appointing Dorothy Liu, term ending February 1, 2017, to the Ethics Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Dorothy Liu, seat 1, succeeding Eileen Hansen, term expired, must be broadly representative of the general public, for the unexpired portion of a six-year term ending February 1, 2017. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 100962: Appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve - Ethics Commission Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011
Source text100962 [Appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve - Ethics Commission Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011] Sponsors: Avalos; Mirkarimi, Campos and Mar Ordinance appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve for the Ethics Commission in the Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011. (Fiscal Impact.) Ordinance No. 64-11 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 100962: Appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve - Ethics Commission Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011
Source text100962 [Appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve - Ethics Commission Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011] Sponsors: Avalos; Mirkarimi, Campos and Mar Ordinance appropriating $1,300,000 of General Fund Reserve for the Ethics Commission in the Public Election Campaign Finance Fund for FY2010-2011. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 110211: Appointments, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Utuma Belfrey, Peter Cohen, and Charlie Sciammas
Source textMotion appointing Utuma Belfrey, Peter Cohen, terms ending February 23, 2013, and Charlie Sciammas, term ending February 23, 2012, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. (Clerk of the Board) Utuma Belfrey, seat 1, succeeding Charlie Sciammas, term expired, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending date February 23, 2013. Peter Cohen, seat 2, succeeding Rene Cazenave, term expired, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending date February 23, 2013. Charlie Sciammas, seat 4, succeeding Gaylen Mohre, resigned, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the expired portion of a two-year term ending February 23, 2012. Motion No. M11-33 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 110211: Appointments, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Utuma Belfrey, Peter Cohen, and Charlie Sciammas
Source textion appointing Utuma Belfrey, Peter Cohen, terms ending February 23, 2013, and Nicole Rivera, term ending February 23, 2012, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. (Clerk of the Board) Utuma Belfrey, seat 1, succeeding Charlie Sciammas, term expired, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending date February 23, 2013. Peter Cohen, seat 2, succeeding Rene Cazenave, term expired, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending date February 23, 2013. Nicole Rivera, seat 4, succeeding Gaylen Mohre, resigned, should reflect and advance the concerns and needs of low-income neighborhoods and/or communities in the City, for the expired portion of a two-year term ending February 23, 2012. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be AMENDED on Page 1, Line 4, by replacing 'Nicole Rivera' with 'Charlie Sciammas'; and on Line 17, by replacing 'Nicole Rivera' with 'Charlie Sciammas'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110186: Establishing a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Source textResolution No. 121-11 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 110186: Establishing a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Source text110186 [Establishing a Comprehensive Recycling Program] Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Avalos, Mar and Campos Resolution requesting the Recreation and Parks Department and the Department of the Environment collaborate to establish a comprehensive Parks recycling program utilizing the expertise, volunteer base, and facilities of the HANC Recycling Center in Golden Gate Park, for the Department of the Environment, to establish an Independent Recycling Center Master Plan, and requesting the Recreation and Parks Department to rescind the eviction of the HANC Recycling Center from Golden Gate Park. (Supervisor Elsbernd dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Line 15, by replacing 'rescind' with 'negotiate in good faith'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 110170: Urging the Governor of California to Protect Proposition 10 Funding for Local Children’s Programs
Source textResolution urging the Governor of California to protect Proposition 10 County funding by not re-allocating $1,000,000,000 in Proposition 10 funds from local First 5 Commissions reserves. ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 110133: Appointment, Bay Area Air Quality Management District - Supervisor John Avalos
Source text110133 [Appointment, Bay Area Air Quality Management District - Supervisor John Avalos] Motion appointing Supervisor John Avalos, term ending February 1, 2013, to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M11-26 APPROVED by the following vote: