2003 Resolutions Historical Resolutions Current Resolutions Emergency Resolution: Reviewing Non-Profits - Nov. 16, 2004
Resolved, that the Coalition For San Francisco Neighborhoods urges the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to review city grants to non-profits funded by General Fund dollars for performance standards and cost efficiency, and be if further
Resolved, That in order to backfill shortfalls in the budget for fiscal years 2004/05 and beyond CSFN urges the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to review city grants to non-profits for cost savings prior to making cuts to other services. —Evelyn Wilson / SPEAK Passed 16-0-3 Resolution to Audit the Redevelopment Agency for consideration Nov. 16, 2004
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that each city entity be audited at least once every ten years.
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has not been audited since 1992.
WHEREAS, the 1992 Redevelopment Agency audit was performed by the Office of the Budget Analyst.
WHEREAS, the 1992 Redevelopment Agency audit was a limited audit rather than a comprehensive management audit.
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency is currently involved in projects which may cause it to become highly leveraged.
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods urges the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to proceed with a comprehensive management audit of the Redevelopment Agency.
Therefore, Be It Further Resolved, that this comprehensive management audit be performed by the Office of the Budget Analyst as soon as possible, but no later than fiscal year 05/06. Submitted by Eileen Boken, SPEAK Passed 19-0-0 NBN Resolution Library Citizens Advisory Committee Appointments Resolution for consideration Sept. 21, 2004
Whereas San Francisco Public Library is sorely in need of better oversight, and
Whereas only five of the 11 supervisors have made appointments to the new Library Citizens Advisory Committee, and
Whereas the Library Citizens Advisory Committee is intended to provide oversight and information for the benefit of the Board of Supervisors and the public, and
Whereas there must be nine members before the first Library Citizens Advisory Committee meeting can take place,
Therefore be it resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods urges the Board of Supervisors to see that all 11 Library CAC appointments are made as soon as possible.
—Submitted by Sue Cauthen, NBN Passed 20-0-0 TPC/OSC Resolution: Library and Radio Frequency for consideration Sept. 21, 2004
WHEREAS the San Francisco Public Library has sought funding from the City to install privacy-threatening and potentially health-threatening RFID, Radio Frequency Identification technology, as a replacement for the current bar code system, and the chips to be placed in Library materials could be read through a closed container, like a book bag, without the knowledge or consent of the Library user by anyone with access to the technology — not just librarians — and this threatens loss of privacy to library users with regard to both what they are reading (privacy threat) and where the material goes (tracking threat), and
WHEREAS RFID, Radio Frequency Identification technology, uses Radio Frequency Radiation, a form of EMR, Electromagnetic Radiation, to identify and track library materials, posing potential public health risks to library users and staff citywide, and should be avoided as a precautionary measure consistent with the City’s “Precautionary Principle,” and
WHEREAS Radio Frequency Identification costs are high and benefits questionable, with the Library estimating a cost of $3 million for a six-year implementation, including a first-year, two-location initial cost of $300,000 plus $100,000 in donations from unidentified private sources, and
WHEREAS growing numbers of individuals and organizations have stated their opposition to funding and implementing Radio Frequency Identification technology a the Library, including ACLU of Northern California, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California; CIER, Committee to Investigate Electromagnetic Radiation; EFF, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Gray Panthers of San Francisco; Library Users Association; RDDC, Richmond District Democratic Club; SNAFU, SF Neighborhood Antenna Free Union; and TOCOSC, Twin Peaks Council and Open Space Conservancy, Inc.,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CSFN, Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, supports the position of the LIBRARY USERS ASSOCIATION in unconditionally opposing any funding or implementation of RFID, Radio Frequency Identification technology at the Library, and urges that the money be spent instead on more important priorities such as more books and open hours, and staffing necessary to support these priorities
—Submitted by Ramona Albright, TPC/OSC Passed 18-1-1 Sunset Parkside Education and Action Committee (SPEAK) Media Relations Committee resolution for consideration August 17, 2004
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Coalition For San Francisco Neighborhoods establish a Media Relations Committee to achieve the goals [stated in the resolution] of the CSFN. Passed 16-0-1.
Introduced by Stanyan Fell Neighborhood Association: Regarding the Public Toilet at the Panhandle. August 17, 2004. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that CSFN will urge SF Rec and Park to perform needed maintenance on the existing public toilets in the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park, and will open the existing toilet facility for use by the public within the month. Submitted by Stanyan Fell Neighborhood Association. Passed 16-0-0 Introduced by BVHPCC: TO RETAIN MITIGATION MONEY IN THE BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT DISTRICT AND TO OPPOSE BUILDING A LIVING CLASSROOM IN McLAREN PARK July 20, 2004
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that CSFN will urge LEJ to find an appropriate place in the BVHP district for a community-supported project, and will urge Dept. of the Environment to support this effort to keep the mitigation money in BVHP, and will urge the Recreation and Park Dept. to maintain McLaren Park’s open space free from development. Submitted by Francisco DaCosta Bayview Hunters Point Community Coalition. Passed 17/0/2
Introduced by CSFN Water Task Force: Sewer Capacity Fees RESOLVED, that CSFN strongly urges the SFPUC and Board of Supervisors to adopt a requirement for sewer capacity fees for new development in San Francisco;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any extensions to the City’s sewerage system or improvements to its hydraulic capacity be paid for exclusively by new development.
...Submitted by Joan Girardot, Chair CSFN Water TASK Force. Introduced by Land Use and Housing Committee: Concerning 80 Natoma Resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods urges the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the Transbay Terminal Joint Powers Authority and the Myers Development Corporation to work together in good faith to arrive at a viable solution to the 80 Natoma Street issue.
Be it further Resolved that this should be an expeditious and cost-effective solution, such as but not limited to engineering modifications, redesign of the Myers project, a land swap and eminent domain.
Introduced 6/15/04: Supporting Ansel Adams Memorial Grove
RESOLVED: that CSFN will urge the PUC and the City of San FRancisco to withdraw its proposal before the Board of Supervisors to offer for sale at auction the parcel in question for the purpose of residential/commercial development, to instead seek the designation of the lot as protected open space, and further to support the creation of the Ansel Adams Grove on the site as a memorial to one of the world's most respected environmentalists, as well as arguably San Francisco's most distinguished native son. (West Presidio Neighborhood Association) 6/15/04 Resolution Concerning Piers 27–31
5/18/04 Resolution Opposing Water and Sewer Rate Increases
5/18/04 Resolution Opposing AB2702 Diminishing Local Control
5/18/04Resolution Recommending Open Space in Clipper/Portola Areas
5/18/04 Resolution Regarding Tenderloin Conditions
4/20/04 Supporting the Airport "Smart Plan"
4/20/04 Bylaws Amendments Regarding Election and Terms of Officers
4/20/04 Resolution Regarding 701 Lombard/Opposing Eminent Domain
3/16/04 Bylaw Amendment Regarding Endorsements
2/17/04 Appeal of Housing Element’s Negative Declaration
2/17/04 Amplified Sound in Parks
1/20/04 Regarding the Discretionary Review Proposal of the Planning Department
Resolution Concerning Piers 27–31
Therefore, be it resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods is opposed to the current plan proposed by the Mills Corporation for Piers 27–31, and
Be it further resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods believes the following six criteria should be satisfied by the Mills Corporation before any project is permitted to proceed at Piers 27–31. The proposed project at Piers 27–31 should comply with the relevant provisions of the San Francisco Waterfront Plan, the Port’s Amended Request for Proposals for Piers 27–31, and the thirteen conditions articulated by the Port Commission on April 18, 2001 as prerequisites to Mills proceeding with development of Piers 27–31. At least 51% of the interior space of Piers 27–31 should be dedicated to active recreational uses. Any project approved for Piers 27–31 should satisfy the standard parking, traffic and transit requirements that would
be applied to any similar project proposed for the Northeast Waterfront. Public access to Piers 27–31 should be enhanced, particularly to the water basin. Any project approved at Piers 27–31 should not cause stacking or queuing of cars along the Embarcadero, nor should it inhibit pedestrians or other users of Herb Caen Way. Any project approved at Piers 27–31 should comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for historic preservation. (THD) 6/15/04
Resolution Opposing Water and Sewer Rate Increases
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods opposes the increase to sewer rates proposed by the Rate Fairness Board and any future increases to water rates that would exceed the annual Cost of Living Index. (PRO/SF) Motion Passed Unanimously 6/15/04.
Resolution Opposing AB2702 Diminishing Local Control
Therefore be it resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN) opposes any and all attempts by the State Legislature to remove San Francisco’s Exemption. (Land Use and Housing) Motion Passed 19-0-1, 5/18/04.
Resolution Regarding Tenderloin Conditions
Therefore be it resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN) requests that the appropriate City officials, policy bodies and departments take action to accomplish the following:
• Impose a moratorium on any new liquor licenses in the Tenderloin District and take the necessary steps to reduce the concentration/number of liquor licenses already present
in the Tenderloin;
• Create a clean and safe environment in Boeddeker Park so that families, children and senior citizens, neighborhood residents and visitors can safely enjoy the park;
• Review and change any land use policies and controls that have fostered the proliferation and over-concentration of adult entertainment venues in the Tenderloin neighborhood
and, further, develop a plan or a strategy to relieve Tenderloin community and residents of this undue burden and resulting adverse impact;
• Remove the JCDecaux toilet situated at the corner of Eddy and Jones Streets. (Land Use and Housing) Motion Passed 9-0-9, 5/18/04.
Resolution Recommending Open Space in Clipper/Portola Areas
Therefore be it resolved that the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods (CSFN) recommends to the Board of Supervisors that they support and uphold any legislation that
allows these two parcels of land — the Scenic Overlook, and the Clipper Street Community Garden — to remain as open space. (Land Use and Housing Committee) Motion Passed 16-0-2, 5/18/04
Supporting the Airport "Smart Plan"
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Coalition For San Francisco Neighborhoods recommends that the Board of Supervisors allocate $225,000. from SFO’s budget for fiscal year 04/05 for
Phase I development of The SFO Smart Plan.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that allocation of contractors and funding for Phase I development of The SFO Smart Plan be directly from the Board of Supervisors. (SPEAK) Motion Passed 15 - 0 0, 4/20/04.
Bylaws Amendments Regarding Election and Terms of Officers
ART. V, Sec. A. Composition. Strike out “and” before “three”, and add after “large”, “and the parliamentarian.”, so that it would read, “The Executive Committee shall be composed of the elected officers, three members elected at large and the parliamentarian.”
Add Section "D. All members of the Executive Committee have the responsibility to attend meetings unless excused by the chair. Three consecutive unexcused absences will constitute grounds for removal from office.”
ART. VI. Sec. B. Term. Currently reads
"1. Officers shall serve for a one-year term beginning at the close of the May meeting, or until a successor is elected.
2. No person may hold a given office for more than three consecutive terms.
ART. VI. Section C.2. Nominations. Strike out the words, “at its January meeting” (line 3).
Rationale. Since the Nominating Committee is not elected until the February meeting, the Committee cannot have a January meeting. (Bylaws Committee) Motion passed 20-0-2, 4/20/04
Resolution Regarding 701 Lombard/Opposing Eminent Domain
RESOLVED, the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods urges the Mayor and he Recreation and Parks Department to uphold their resolve not to fund the
purchase of the property at 701 Lombard, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that CSFN urges the Board of Supervisors to rescind the vote on the property at 701 Lombard Street and oppose the acquisition by eminent domain. (NBN and SHARP) Motion passed 11-2-9, 4/20/04
Bylaw Amendment
Article VII, Section H, presently states in sub-section 2. “The support of a minimum of one-third of the member organizations, which must be at least two-thirds of those voting, is required for adoption. The vote shall be taken by roll call.” The proposed wording is as follows: Approval of a recommendation to support or oppose a ballot measure shall require not less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates voting, not including abstentions, which shall not be less than 25% of the total member organizations. (The Bylaws Committee) 17-5-0, 3/16/04
Amplified Sound in Parks
RESOLVED, That contracts and permits issued by the SF Recreation and Parks Department and the SF Police Department will explicitly state and meet all the applicable codes and ordinances, and that said contracts will be denied if there is evidence of past violation by the applicant and be it further
RESOLVED That for any proposed exceptions by the Police Chief, all residents living within the potentially affected area will be contacted by mail announcing a public hearing with a month’s notice and that the City Attorney’s Office review past and present permits issued by the Recreation and parks Department and the Police Department for park events to ensure they are within the existing codes and ordinances. (PRO/SF) Motion passed 19-0, 2/17/04. Appeal of Housing Element’s Negative Declaration
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The CSFN will file an appeal to the SF Planning Commission of said Preliminary Negative Declaration, and an appeal of same to the SF Board of Supervisors should it be necessary; the CSFN may join in said appeals with any other neighborhood organization which contributes at least $500 toward the costs of such appeals; and the CSFN will contribute at least $500 toward the costs of such appeals;
2. Contributions for the costs of such appeals may be made by checks payable to the CSFN which may be deposited in the CSFN bank account; all such funds raised for such appeals will be used only for the costs of such appeals and opposing the Housing Element, including legal fees, filing fees and the costs of copying documents;
3. All disbursements of funds raised for such appeals will be approved by a steering committee composed of the CSFN President, Charlotte Maeck (Save Our Neighborhoods organizer and Pacific Heights resident) and Barbara Austin (Save Our Neighborhoods organizer and Francisco Heights organizer); said steering committee will also communicate with the attorney working on the appeals and jointly make all decisions as to any jointly filed appeal except that the CSFN will make its own decision as to whether it will proceed with and/or be a party to any such appeal. Added by amendment. (LHNA) 7-0-1, 2/17/01 Regarding the Discretionary Review Proposal of the Planning Department
1.We strongly support the Pre-Application process;
2. We oppose delegation of Planning Commission power of Discretionary Review to Planning Administration;
3.We request that the question of DR process change be severed from the question of establishment of a Pre-Application process, so the Pre-App may be immediately implemented after Public Hearing.
The Land Use and Housing Committee's motion to accept these three points was seconded and passed 23 - 1, 1/20/04 |
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