Supervisors approve series of ordinances and resolutions on hospital funding, housing disclosure, traffic and film permitting; several items continued or re-re‑

San Francisco — The Board of Supervisors voted on a package of ordinances and resolutions on March 11, 2008 covering fiscal appropriations, tenant disclosures, hospital capital upgrades, traffic and transportation code changes, film‑permitting measures and several landmark designations.

The board approved a number of measures on the consent and adoption calendars and acted on contested items after committee reports and floor debate. Several items were re‑referred to committee or continued for future meetings.

Why it matters: The measures include City spending and policy changes that affect public health services, tenant disclosure at property sales, hotel conversion rules, and how the city regulates streets and parking. A handful of items were set aside for further review, including proposed changes to film rebate rules and a rules change concerning mayoral appearances before the board.

Votes at a glance

- Item 13 — Ordinance appropriating approximately $2,300,000 from the general fund reserve to cover unanticipated indigent defense costs in People v. Bell (Superior Court of California) for FY 2007–08. Outcome: Ordinance finally passed. Vote tally (as read): 8 ayes, 2 nos. (roll call recorded on the transcript.)

- Item 14 — Ordinance amending Administrative Code chapter 37.9 (residential rent stabilization and arbitration) to add a subsection requiring written disclosure of specified tenant rights by sellers and purchasers before and after sale. Outcome: Ordinance finally passed. Vote tally (as read): 9 ayes (roll call recorded on the transcript).

- Item 15 — Ordinance appropriating approximately $4,300,000 of general fund savings/incentive reserve for…