>> good afternoon, welcome to the board of supervisors meeting of november 22nd, 2011. [roll call] >> mr. president, all members are present. >> please join us in the pledge of allegiance.

>> we have our october 4th and october 14th minutes to approve. without objection. madam clerk, are there any communications? >> this is from the director of elections, submitted are this a the certified results of the elections. supervisor mirkarimi has received a majority of the votes. congratulations, mr. mirkarimi. >> can you please read the consent agenda? >> items one through 8 are the consent agenda. >> would anyone like to sever

any of these items? >> on items one through 8. and there are 11 ayes. >> those ordinances passed and are finally adopted. item nine, please. >> item 9, ordinance amending the san francisco administrative code. >> thank you for your work on this particular issue. after additional consultation,

all your interested in making some minor changes. these provisions to not conflict with those employees who elect on separation from employment. we need to ensure that we have a piece of legislation that could be in effect before the end of the year. i motion to duplicate the file. we can send this back to committee for additional changes. >> a motion to duplicate. is there a second? the motion to duplicate passes. you are making a motion to send one of these items back to committee? >> correct. >> motion to continue one item back to committee. if we can do this without objection, one of the duplicate

items will be sent to committee. >> of like to reiterate the position of the coalition that has been working on this matter and we appreciate the effort and understand that there is a good intent behind it but this legislation does not close the loophole and i appreciate that an additional item has been sent to committee but this is a recognition of the fact that much more work needs to be done. we should not be acting on this legislation today which is why i will be voting against it. >> on item nine. supervisor mirkarimi: no. supervisor wiener: no.

supervisor chu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. supervisor kim: no. >> this item passes. >> item 10 is to execute their recommendation to the memorandum of understanding to the lme day county resource conservation district for an amount not to exceed seven had a $75,000.

>> there are 11 ayes. >> this resolution is adopted. >> this is establishing preparations >> for fiscal year 2011-2012. >> same house, same call? >> this resolution is adopted. >> item 12, resolution approving the terms of the 2011 airport lease in use agreement. >> same house, same call? this resolution is adopted. item 13. >> resolution approving an

amendment to the existing contracts between the city and county of san francisco through the department of elections. >> same house, same call? this resolution is adopted. item 14. >> item 14, resolution authorizing the san francisco department of health to retroactively except and expand a grant from the centers for disease control and prevention. >> same house, same call? this item is adopted. item 15. >> resolution supporting the fiscal year 2012-2013 community development block grant and emergency solutions grant consolidated plan goals. >> same house, same call. this resolution is adopted. item 16. >> resolution authorizing the mayor's office of housing to

submitted application to the kill find a permanent housing. >> same house, same call. this resolution is approved. >> item 17, resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $8 million either good principal amount of qualified energy conservation bonds. >> same house, col. this is approved. >> item 18, resolution approving the issuance of a not to exceed 6,600,000 aggregate principal amount of new clean renewable energy bonds. >> of the bonding we are proving is something within the scope and jurisdiction of the board of supervisors.

on the issues of clean energy 0 renewable energy investment, this would mirror the exercise relating to public power. that is the kind of bonding that is before us and i don't see anyone here padding and i whatsoever when we see something with the issuance of new energy bonds not to exceed $6.6 million of course by our colleague here and the budget share -- chair. if we have any kind of bonding, as relates to our decision.

>> this is an issue where the city had undertaking an investment in our buildings. this is to add whether proofing and paneling. this is not completely new and this is where the distinction lies. >> any further discussion? can we take this item same house, same call. item 19. >> ordinance amending the environment code to extend restrictions on check out bags to all retail establishments and food establishments. >> i will introduce some amendments and a motion to continue this.

what we just circulated around to you are what the amendments are. on the double line, a categorical is tension and determination for the proposed amendment under the guidelines. the board adopts the categorical examination. next amendments will be on page 5 highlighted line 6.

number one is 100% recyclable using the standards for san francisco. the collection program continues no old-growth fiber. skipping to line 13, in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag and is labeled with the name of the manufacturers location, country where manufactured. skipping to page 7, the last amendment. that is on line 16 of the comptroller's report after january, 2012 and not later than 2014, they shall perform the assessment and the impact on businesses.

the comptroller sell submit a analysis to the board of supervisors and they shall be based on criteria deemed relevant by the comptroller which will include a survey on how the change has impacted business profits and losses. that is the end of the amendment. thank you to the city attorney's office, to the chamber of commerce, to the big and small business representatives who have worked with us. the department of the impairment. -- of the environment. i think there is enough to noodle over and we will like to have a motion for a continuance after a motion for these amendments to be excepted. >> is there second? seconded by supervisor campos.

>> i would like to thank the sponsor for these amendments. i think the address some of the issues that have been raised. i'm concerned about the amount of the pricing for the paper bags and i have a request either for the sponsor at the department of the environment between now and when we consider this updated information about what other cities charge. it seems to indicate that other cities charge of between 3 cents and 5 cents for bags whether it is plastic or paper. i have been informed that that information might be out of

date. i would like to know what the cities are charging because 25 cents seems quite high to me. i did ask safeway what their cost was. in the next few weeks we have some time to make sure we're getting very accurate information. >> thank you. i would like to thank supervisor mirkarimi for bringing this forward. i have been appreciative of supervisor mirkarimi's leadership in reducing the number of plastic bags. when i leave san francisco, i feel it is very backwards when i

get all the plastic containers from other stores. why were we limiting the amount of days that they can give away the bags? i don't want to discourage stores from giving away bags sold i just question the restriction. >> i want to say thank you. good feedback and i think that we have borrowed a lot of time. we will be more than happy to review the information because we are not alone even though san francisco is not only the first city in the country but the

first to do this. many took our example and it has been done with much more vigorous laws. the ft assessments are minimally 25 cents on average. it is good that san francisco try to keep pace with what is happening. >> i want to appreciate the extra time that we will have to evaluate this item. there is the use of reusable plastic bags. we have seen these pop up in response to the previous ban on plastic bags. just a question about what we are seeing for that trend. >> thank you. i would like to thank supervisor mirkarimi for his leadership.

i want to say that their strong outreach to the immigrant communities. we want to make sure that these businesses are up to speed on the intricacy of the new law. i appreciate how you of work with the golden gate association and the chamber in listening and i know that there are many recommendations that have been taken into consideration. >> any additional discussion? on the motion to amend, can we take that without objection? the motion to amend passes. the motion to continue, can we take this without objection? this item will be continued until december 6th. >>

tele sizing -- televising meetings on the san francisco channel. without objection this is passed on the first reading. item 21. >> responding to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations contained on the report entitled continuity report reviewing the state of prayer recommendations. president chiu: same house, same call? >> authorizing the construction of playground structures. president chiu: same house, same call? this ordinances passed on first reading. we do not have any 3:30 p.m. special accommodations i am aware of. we do have a special accommodation.

ok. of the two four-o'clock special orders, the first will be continued and i do understand the hearing will be held today. with that, let's move to the committee report on item 31. >> 31. that was considered by the land use and economic development committee at a regular meeting on monday, november 21 and was referred as a committee report. there is a resolution approving the release -- a lease agreement for brian cowen hill dog park. president chiu: can we take this same house, same call? this is adopted. >> your first on roll-call for introductions, supervisor mirkarimi. supervisor mirkarimi: this is a

minute -- amending the administrative code. to conform with provisions for the assembly bill 109 regarding prisoner realignment. adding information relating to home detention and that information relating to an electronic monitoring program and exercising by no other than the department of sheriff. the rest i shall submit. >> thank you. supervisor elsbernd? supervisor campos? supervisor campos: will be hearing -- having a meeting regarding the mta's plan to deal with overtime for the legislation and resolution that supervisor farrell and i introduced around the issue of dealing with overtime. the mta made a commitment to come back to the board of supervisors with a plan on how to deal with overtime and we look forward to hearing from

them on that plan. the rest i submit. >> thank you. supervisor avalos? supervisor mar. supervisor mar: thank you. i wanted to ask you to join me in in memoriam of a tremendous principal and educator. supervisor campos and supervisor kim may have worked with amy. she passed away november 15, 2011 at the age of 66 of natural causes at her home. she is survived by her children, biological and otherwise. the father of her children and her longtime companion hector. her heart glowed with light that shines on everyone. she delivered -- she was

dedicated to social justice and promoting diversity. she received her ba from george washington university and worked for robert kennedy during his presidential campaign. subsequently she became the chief of staff for senator alan cranston when she was involved with the cases of military draft and vietnam veterans. after running out home day care center, her long career in education began with the sun set co-op nursery school. she was president and she became her long tenure with the san francisco unified school district and another great school, new traditions elementary where she rose to become the teacher in charge or the principle of a progressive public elementary school. later she became the principal of betsy carmichael elementary in supervisor kim's district where she was a strong advocate for immigrant families and their children and served as the

director of the gifted and talented program. she earned her teaching and administrative credentials that ff state. she understood the value of balance and appreciated music, art, books, and wine tasting. cooking up a storm and fine dining and traveling. always sharing the trip and perhaps gathering people together to celebrate contributions in honor -- gathering people to celebrate. contributions can be made to the san francisco food bank. i have a resolution to support of the russian-speaking population. many of you know there is a large concentration in the richmond district. not only russian people but russian-speaking folks from the ukraine and other folks -- areas. the national council on alcoholism and other drug addictions currently operates the first offender driving under the influence program in san

francisco and through this process, they have identified a number of clients to require multiple programs at past the board of supervisors to recommend their program for licensure within the state department of alcohol and drug programs as required by state law. my resolution is urging us to be supportive of this underserved population and supporting this in our city of san francisco. also i am introducing a resolution today that encourages and supports our sheriff's department. also supporting the juvenile probation department and -- in reducing entanglement between customs enforcement. many communities have been standing up to support stronger public safety and to reduce fear from detainers of immigrants. entanglements with i.c.e.

increase is fair in immigrant communities of coming forward to report crimes and cooperate with local law enforcement. this resolution clears of troubling misrepresentation by ice. local law enforcement agencies are legally required to comply and this is not true. contrary to this false impression, the federal policies provide that detainers are merely " requesting that local law enforcement advise the department of homeland security when an individual is due to be released from the local jail and that law enforcement continues holding the individual beyond the scheduled time of release for up to 48 hours for them to assume custody. this emphasizes that san francisco county is no on -- under no obligation to use its resources to enforce federal civil immigration laws and that enforcement is the

responsibility of the federal government. i made of this krepol -- resolution, we will join counties and states across the nation that are informed about the discretionary nature of detainers and refuse to enforce them. except in situations where federal reimbursement is provided. lastly, it has been several months since we have been updated by the mayor's office regarding the state of negotiations between the mayor and california pacific medical center. this proposed expansion could result in a loss of critical services to some of our most valuable residents. it is important to get an update before the end of this year and before the end of -- december. this is my second motion to schedule a hearing on the status of negotiations. because so much is at stake and i believe all of us should have the opportunity to participate in this hearing, i am requesting that this is scheduled to be heard december

13 at 4:00 p.m. the breast i will submit. president chiu: i am introducing a hearing request review. at various times in recent years i have asked our arts agency to provide information about how different grant and program funds are going to our various communities. i believe that san francisco could do more to support a greater cultural equity. recently our controller's office completed a review of the arts commission. this report along with recent leadership changes at the arts commission provides us with an opportunity for the city to take a closer look at equity issues. the rest of my items i will submit. >> thank you. supervisor wiener. supervisor wiener: thank you. today i am introducing legislation making a number of amendments to the campaign finance ordinance.

this legislation came up through the ethics commission through their public outreach process. i am sponsoring as a request of the ethics commission. it would do a number of things. most of the items are clean up and consolidation. some of the primary features are the following. first, right now, there is an aggregate contribution limit which is $500 times the number of races on the ballot. it was $65 a year before. it was an arbitrary and ever- changing number and especially with ranked joyce boating, -- choice of voting -- it makes it difficult to do that so it would eliminate that limit.