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Votes at a glance: key Board actions on Dec. 12, 2006
Summary
The Board of Supervisors passed several ordinances and resolutions on Dec. 12, 2006. This roundup lists principal items voted on at the meeting, with short descriptions and outcomes. Details and follow‑up items are noted where available.
The Board of Supervisors took final or first‑reading action on a number of items on Dec. 12. The following is a concise summary of the principal votes taken at the meeting. (Where the transcript did not record a full vote tally or the item required later technical steps, the entry notes that detail as “not specified.”)
Votes at a glance
- Prevailing wage for hauling of solid waste and recycling materials (Item 29): The board amended Administrative Code section 21.25.5 to require payment of prevailing wages to workers engaged in hauling of solid waste generated by the city and to include material collected for recycling in the solid‑waste definition. Outcome: Passed on first reading; vote tally in transcript: 11 ayes, 0 noes.
- Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Memorandum of Understanding (Item 30): Resolution authorizing city officials to enter an MOU making San Francisco the primary grantee/fiscal agent for regional UASI funds for FY2006 and authorizing city officials to file necessary documents. Outcome: Adopted (vote tally not specified in transcript).
- Contract amendments (Items 31 and 32): Resolutions authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into amendments with Endpoint (increase to $30–31M) and ZITEC (further increase). Outcome: Resolutions adopted (vote tallies not specified in transcript).
- Fisherman’s Wharf Portside Community Benefit District (BID) formation (Items 39–40): The public hearing recorded voting results on weighted ballots: 94.12% in favor, 5.88% opposed. The board found that a majority protest did not exist and adopted the resolution forming the business‑based Fisherman’s Wharf Portside Community Benefit District and authorizing assessments. Outcome: Adopted (ballot result 94.12% in favor; roll call on adoption recorded; final adoption announced).
- Extension of condominium conversion lottery and related subdivision code changes (Item 34): Ordinance amending subdivision code section 13.96 to extend the annual 200‑unit condominium conversion lottery until 02/2008 and reenact portions for 2005; includes standby list selection provisions and environmental findings. Outcome: Passed on first reading (vote tally not specified in transcript).
- Endpoint and ZITEC contract amendments (Items 31–32): See above. Outcome: Adopted (vote tallies not specified).
- Miscellaneous committee reports and administrative calendar items: The board passed multiple committee‑recommended ordinances and resolutions on consent (items included capital items, grants, appointments and administrative calendar changes). Outcome: Adopted as listed on the consent calendar (individual vote tallies not specified in transcript).
Items continued or sent to committee
- Sidewalk/curb repairs at 701 Scott Street (Items 41–42): Public testimony from the property owner contested the condition and the contractor work; supervisors continued the matter to Jan. 23 to allow the owner, Department of Public Works and Supervisor Mercurini to meet and seek a resolution.
Notes: Several items on the consent calendar were adopted as routine business; if departments or members have follow‑up (funding, reporting or technical changes), those will be reflected in subsequent committee reports or budget materials.
For full text and staff reports, consult the board packet and staff memos for Dec. 12, 2006.
