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about 570 Board decisions about Francis McCarty, in date order. Each links to its printed page.

  • Board adopted a resolution asking the Recreation and Park Commission to consider ways of providing a fairyland in San Francisco.
    7 Apr 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 277 ↗
  • Board authorized the City Attorney to represent San Francisco in bus certificate proceedings against Bay Area Transit System and [name withheld].
    3 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 361 ↗
  • The Board approved the Public Welfare Department budget after cutting child welfare worker positions from 14 to 10.
    6 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 367 ↗
  • Three War Memorial Board of Trustees members were granted leaves of absence, with permission to leave the State.
    12 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 387 ↗
  • Finance Committee's amended appropriation of $7,500 from Hetch Hetchy Project funds for accident compensation and judgments passed first reading.
    12 May 1952passed first readingJournal 1952, p. 384 ↗
  • Mayor's recommended leaves of absence for several city commissioners and officials to travel were adopted.
    19 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 404 ↗
  • Board adjusted 1952-53 departmental budgets so new Salary Standardization compensation schedules take effect July 1, 1952; motion carried.
    19 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 403 ↗
  • The 1952-53 city budget was amended to follow Finance Committee recommendations, with interdepartmental positions tied to Civil Service rules.
    19 May 1952amendedJournal 1952, p. 402 ↗
  • A motion was proposed to direct the Controller to adjust retirement allowances in the 1952-53 budget estimates.
    19 May 1952outcome not readJournal 1952, p. 402 ↗
  • Board finally passed an emergency $7,600 appropriation for Registrar of Voters overtime and temporary salaries.
    19 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 406 ↗
  • Civil Service Commission directed to set pay rates for disability transfer employments in the Annual Salary Ordinance; motion carried nine to none.
    19 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 403 ↗
  • Board adopted the 1952-53 city budget as amended and sent the appropriation and salary ordinances for action on May 21, 1952.
    19 May 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 403 ↗
  • A $250 emergency overtime appropriation for the Fire Alarm Office was referred to the Finance Committee.
    16 Jun 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 475 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging public support for the campaign for an Olympic Game Fund.
    16 Jun 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 478 ↗
  • [name withheld] Aquarium's $5,622 emergency appropriation for salaries and operating costs was put off one week for lack of votes.
    16 Jun 1952continuedJournal 1952, p. 475 ↗
  • The Fire Department's $8,500 emergency appropriation for holiday overtime was put off one week for lack of votes.
    16 Jun 1952continuedJournal 1952, p. 475 ↗
  • A $900 emergency appropriation for Public Health sick leave at Emergency Hospitals was referred to the Finance Committee.
    16 Jun 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 475 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld] by unanimous rising vote.
    28 Jul 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 575 ↗
  • A $960 emergency appropriation for temporary salaries in the [name withheld] office was referred to the Finance Committee.
    28 Jul 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 572 ↗
  • A $638 emergency appropriation for War Memorial wages was referred to the Finance Committee.
    28 Jul 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 572 ↗
  • Supervisor Mancuso and [name withheld] were granted leaves of absence in late July and August 1952.
    28 Jul 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 573 ↗
  • $2,700 of land bought for McLaren Park
    28 Jul 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 567 ↗
  • Police Department representatives were authorized to attend the California State Peace Officers' Conference in [name withheld], August 14-16, 1952.
    4 Aug 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 589 ↗
  • The Board adopted legal documents and a call for bids for the Mission-Bartlett Parking Plaza, with MacPhee opposed.
    4 Aug 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 580 ↗
  • Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs and Recreation and Park Commissioner [name withheld] granted leaves of absence in August and September 1952.
    4 Aug 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 586 ↗
  • Request for shops at Alemany Boulevard and Santa Rosa Avenue refused
    18 Aug 1952refusedJournal 1952, p. 615 ↗
  • Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to appoint a committee for a San Francisco reception for California Olympic participants, with $4,000 transferred.
    18 Aug 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 613 ↗
  • Resolution granting leaves of absence to several city officials, with permission to leave the state, was adopted.
    2 Sep 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 662 ↗
  • Temporarily postponed a resolution authorizing city-funded ballot arguments for November 4, 1952 measures until funds are certified available.
    15 Sep 1952continuedJournal 1952, p. 690 ↗
  • Proposal to delete Washington's Birthday and Admission Day as double-time holidays from Ordinance 7414 continued one week.
    15 Sep 1952continuedJournal 1952, p. 689 ↗
  • The Board debated a resolution opposing the proposed high-level steel bridge between Richmond and San Rafael; the outcome is not shown here.
    22 Sep 1952outcome not readJournal 1952 ↗
  • Resolution No. 12628, presented by Supervisor McCarty, was adopted; its subject is not printed on this page.
    22 Sep 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 722 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty moved that the Board endorse Proposition O on the November 4th ballot, concerning fire bureau personnel.
    29 Sep 1952outcome not readJournal 1952, p. 734 ↗
  • Resolution 12697 was adopted by the Board; its subject is not stated on this page.
    14 Oct 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 765 ↗
  • Ordinance letting the Sheriff set county jail prisoners to public works labour was re-referred to committee.
    27 Oct 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 787 ↗
  • Board released a public welfare lien on [name withheld] after she paid $47.86 in full.
    10 Nov 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 830 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor.
    24 Nov 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 869 ↗
  • Recreation and Park Department's $1,543 appropriation for temporary salaries, including Kezar Stadium janitorial service, was finally passed.
    15 Dec 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 909 ↗
  • Resolution 12928 was adopted unanimously, though its subject is not printed on these pages.
    29 Dec 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 945 ↗
  • The Board referred an emergency ordinance appropriating $11,220 for temporary salaries in the District Attorney's office to the Finance Committee.
    12 Jan 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 28 ↗
  • Resolution 12943 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not printed on this page.
    12 Jan 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 29 ↗
  • Public Health sought $95,545 for a rheumatic heart program; the measure was referred to Finance Committee.
    12 Jan 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 29 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution in memoriam of [name withheld], presented by Supervisors McCarty and Mead.
    19 Jan 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 45 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of the late [name withheld].
    9 Feb 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 98 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for the annual Chinese New Year celebration.
    24 Feb 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 130 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty proposed asking the Public Utilities Commission for a report on off-peak reduced Muni fares.
    2 Mar 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 150 ↗
  • Board endorsed Assembly Bill 99 on compensation for municipal court judges.
    16 Mar 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 189 ↗
  • Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
    16 Mar 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 189 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty presented a resolution endorsing Assembly Bill 93 on the number and pay of Municipal Court deputies.
    16 Mar 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 188 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty moved to call his resolution opposing three state bills on Golden Gate Bridge control out of committee.
    23 Mar 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 193 ↗
  • Proposal for $166,000 from a 1947 bond fund to rehabilitate the Municipal Railway, with amendments being voted on.
    30 Mar 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 221 ↗
  • Municipal Railway rehabilitation, estimated at $6.6M, was referred to Finance Committee.
    20 Apr 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 309 ↗
  • Planning Commission proposal to include [name withheld] in the Shoreline Development section of the Master Plan was taken up by committee.
    20 Apr 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 306 ↗
  • A resolution in memoriam of [name withheld], Sr. was adopted unanimously by rising vote.
    20 Apr 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 309 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asked the Rules Committee to study restricting officials' votes at conventions to Board policy; referred.
    27 Apr 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 333 ↗
  • Resolution urging San Franciscans and city departments to support the [name withheld] on June 7, 1953.
    27 Apr 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 331 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution approving Storyland as a Recreation and Park Commission project, allowing gifts and donations for it.
    25 May 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 431 ↗
  • The Board authorized Public Utilities Commission representatives to attend the municipal utilities convention in San Francisco, June 9-12, 1953.
    8 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 468 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution recommending Congress amend Public Law 695 to allow continued Bay Bridge tolls.
    8 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953 ↗
  • City Attorney's $4,100 emergency appropriation for library book repair and litigation is proposed, with a cut to $3,800.
    8 Jun 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 462 ↗
  • The Board urged the Veterans' Administration to fund a 1000-bed hospital at Fort Funston, planned in 1946.
    8 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 468 ↗
  • Board approved McCarty's motion asking the City Attorney to meet federal and state agencies about Army use of [name withheld].
    15 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 475 ↗
  • Resolution adopted authorizing [name withheld] and [name withheld] to attend congressional hearings on a southern Bay crossing.
    22 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953 ↗
  • Resolution adopted paying tribute to [name withheld] on his silver jubilee of service.
    22 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 510 ↗
  • Resolution adopted commending San Francisco's state legislators for helping pass legislation directing a southern Bay crossing.
    22 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 510 ↗
  • [name withheld], [name withheld], is welcomed by the Board
    24 Jun 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 475 ↗
  • Consideration of a $600 purchase of property from [name withheld] for School Project No. 14 was continued one week.
    6 Jul 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 541 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty directed the City Attorney to draft a bill transferring San Francisco harbor facilities from the State to the City.
    13 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 584 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asks for lower Golden Gate Bridge tolls
    13 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 584 ↗
  • Leaves of absence for [name withheld] and three other city officials were adopted, allowing them to leave the state.
    13 Jul 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 580 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty directed the City Attorney to check the title of Lick Place, now closed to vehicles by barriers.
    13 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 584 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending the American Korean Foundation's drive for aid to [name withheld] of Korea.
    27 Jul 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 625 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld] on his roundtrip flight to London.
    27 Jul 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 625 ↗
  • Board approves leaves of absence for [name withheld], Joseph Hayes and [name withheld] to travel out of state.
    3 Aug 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 641 ↗
  • Proposed charter amendment on acting mayor appointment was re-referred to the Judiciary Committee for further study.
    3 Aug 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 636 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty proposed a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim United Nations Week and United Nations Day.
    17 Aug 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 672 ↗
  • Public hearing set for August 24 on a five-cent Shoppers' Special fare on downtown Muni.
    17 Aug 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 673 ↗
  • Resolution granted leaves of absence with permission to leave the state for several city officers in September 1953.
    31 Aug 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 733 ↗
  • Board referred Rev. James O'Shea's list of tenant reprisal cases after rent protests to the Public Health and Welfare Committee.
    31 Aug 1953referredJournal 1953 ↗
  • Controller asked that the $450 parking study appropriation return to the Finance Committee, and it was sent back.
    8 Sep 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 753 ↗
  • Charter amendment to curtail or end city fireboat operation was ordered submitted to voters.
    8 Sep 1953submitted to votersJournal 1953, p. 756 ↗
  • Supervisors debated a $22,000 Water Department appropriation for reservoir and tank repairs, with a proposed amendment and postponement motion.
    14 Sep 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 768 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim October 4-10, 1953, as National Letter Writing Week.
    14 Sep 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 779 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a ballot argument on Proposition L, which concerns curtailing or ending fireboat operations.
    14 Sep 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 778 ↗
  • Board sets September 28, 1953 hearing on appeal against Planning Commission's refusal of a lot-size variance at California and Thirty-second.
    21 Sep 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 789 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's request that the Public Utilities Commission report on a 5-cent off-peak Muni fare was granted.
    21 Sep 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 794 ↗
  • Board deferred again the appeal over denied rezoning of San Bruno Avenue property from residential to light commercial.
    5 Oct 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 815 ↗
  • Consideration of a $2,072 police temporary salaries appropriation was continued one week, without a stated date.
    13 Oct 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 832 ↗
  • Resolution No. 13756 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not printed on this page.
    13 Oct 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 841 ↗
  • Board continued consideration one week of a proposed measure on acquiring [name withheld] for recreational use.
    2 Nov 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 881 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty moved to send the shopper's bus resolution back to the Public Utilities Commission for rewording.
    9 Nov 1953referredJournal 1953 ↗
  • Board referred the Shopper's Special bus extension to the Public Utilities Commission to clarify whether a tax subsidy is needed.
    9 Nov 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 894 ↗
  • Rules Committee's ordinance on procedure for submitting charter amendments was referred to the Judiciary Committee for clarification.
    16 Nov 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 913 ↗
  • Board voted to open nominations for the office of Board President for the two-year term.
    8 Jan 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • A resolution commending the White House on its centennial celebration of its founding was adopted.
    11 Jan 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 34 ↗
  • Resolution urging Congress to let San Francisco International Airport become a foreign trade zone was adopted.
    11 Jan 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 35 ↗
  • The Board rescinded its earlier adoption of File No. 11319, a resolution urging Congress to let San Francisco International Airport become a foreign trade zone.
    18 Jan 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • An $11,000 appropriation for Recreation and Park accident compensation was continued one week while the department provides claim details.
    18 Jan 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 45 ↗
  • Board postponed for two weeks the proposed abandonment of the No. 56 Cemeteries bus line.
    1 Feb 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 84 ↗
  • Board again adopted a resolution opposing abandonment of Muni's No. 76 Broadmoor bus line.
    1 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 86 ↗
  • Move to save the Hyde and Jones Street cable lines refused
    1 Feb 1954refusedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution commending the observance of Catholic Press Month.
    1 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 88 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution disapproving the Public Utilities Commission's plan to end the No. 37 Corbett bus line.
    1 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 83 ↗
  • Disapproval of the Public Utilities Commission's proposed abandonment of part of Municipal Railway Line 36 adopted.
    8 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 110 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution congratulating radio station KCBS on five years under Columbia Broadcasting System ownership.
    15 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending and congratulating Hastings on the centennial of its founding.
    23 Feb 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 176 ↗
  • Endorsement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Boulevard of Flags program was tabled.
    1 Mar 1954tabledJournal 1954, p. 197 ↗
  • Leaves of absence were granted to McMahon, [name withheld] and [name withheld], including travel out of state, on the Mayor's recommendation.
    8 Mar 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 218 ↗
  • Judah Street widening by narrowing sidewalks sent back to committee
    15 Mar 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 243 ↗
  • Plan B cable car operation and maintenance measure proposed for voters; amendments adopted, measure still pending.
    22 Mar 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 263 ↗
  • Market Street sidewalk widths sent back to committee
    22 Mar 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 254 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging Congress and the President to amend the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
    19 Apr 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld], presented by all members.
    19 Apr 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Planning Code amendment on modifying or waiving stipulations was re-referred to the Public Buildings committee.
    10 May 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 394 ↗
  • Board sets a June 1 hearing on the proposed abandonment of Muni No. 17 bus service in Parkmerced.
    26 May 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • Proposal to exempt autopsy surgeons from the charter's citizenship rule was sent back to the Finance Committee.
    1 Jun 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 477 ↗
  • Board accepted the Marina Merchants Association's offer to observe Independence Day and asked the Mayor to appoint a committee.
    7 Jun 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Resolution granting leaves of absence to several officials, including [name withheld] and James Halley, was adopted.
    7 Jun 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 501 ↗
  • The Public Utilities Commission asked the Board to confirm extending the Special Shoppers' Service to December 31, 1954; set for June 14.
    7 Jun 1954continuedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board approved continuing the Municipal Railway Special Shopper's Shuttle Service to December 31, 1954.
    14 Jun 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Board considers a finding on extending the five-cent Shopper's Shuttle fare on the Municipal Railway through December 31, 1954.
    14 Jun 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • Move to revive the Market Street subway study money debated
    14 Jun 1954refusedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Sidewalks on Portola Drive to be cut to twelve feet
    21 Jun 1954passed first readingJournal 1954, p. 531 ↗
  • A motion carried with no subject on this page
    21 Jun 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 533 ↗
  • Resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a committee for City Employees Night at Seals Stadium was adopted.
    19 Jul 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 811 ↗
  • [name withheld] and E. S. Harris had their building assessment reduced to $60,000 on block 599, lot 14.
    19 Jul 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 575 ↗
  • Resolution asking Mayor Robinson to appoint a committee to bring major league baseball to San Francisco was adopted.
    19 Jul 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 811 ↗
  • Supervisors adopted a motion to hold a special meeting on July 24, 1954, to give final passage to the budget measures.
    19 Jul 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Marine Terminals Corp.'s $37,712 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 587 ↗
  • Crowley Launch & Tugboat Co.'s $1,763 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 587 ↗
  • Isthmian Steamship Co.'s $33,732 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero despite the Director of Property's recommendation.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 587 ↗
  • [name withheld] Terminals, Inc. sought a reduction of its $267,798 possessory interest assessment; the outcome is on the next page.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 587 ↗
  • The Board reduced S.F. Stevedoring Co.'s $3,021 possessory-interest assessment to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 591 ↗
  • The Board reduced Seaboard Stevedoring Co.'s $2,863 possessory-interest assessment to zero, following the Director of Property's recommendation.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 591 ↗
  • Shipowners & Merchants Towboat Co. sought a reduction of its $8,505 possessory-interest assessment; the Director of Property recommended $3,835.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 591 ↗
  • Acme Export Packing Co.'s possessory interest assessment of $21,200 was reduced to zero by the Board.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Triple A Machine Shop, Inc.'s possessory interest assessment of $62,916 was reduced to zero by the Board.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Mission Terminal Co's property assessment cut to zero; Property Director had proposed $8,407.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 588 ↗
  • [name withheld] $1,753 possessory interest assessment was temporarily postponed while the Board checks records.
    9 Aug 1954continuedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Star Terminal Co.'s $21,313 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero, against the Director's recommendation.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 593 ↗
  • Calmar Steamship Corp.'s $29,054 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 593 ↗
  • Union Oil Co. of California's $2,753 possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 592 ↗
  • Pacific Far East Lines' $46,850 possessory-interest assessment was proposed for reduction to zero; outcome not printed here.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 592 ↗
  • Dispute over S. F. Stevedoring Co.'s $3,021 assessment was expunged from the record pending a call of the Board.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 590 ↗
  • Proposed resolution disapproving abandonment of part of the No. 76 Broadmoor Municipal Railway line; outcome not shown on this page.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • Board voted to reduce Pac-Oriental Terminal Co's $77,431 possessory-interest assessment to zero, against the Director of Property's advice.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 589 ↗
  • Board reduced Pacific Ports Service Co's $29,897 possessory-interest assessment to zero, rejecting the $4,294 substitute motion.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 589 ↗
  • Associated Banning Co's possessory interest assessed at $915 was reduced to zero on the Board's motion.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 584 ↗
  • Beth Pac Coast Steel Corp's possessory interest assessed at $72,560 was reduced to zero on the Board's motion.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 584 ↗
  • Calif. Stevedore & Ballast Co's possessory interest assessed at $52,307 was reduced to zero on the Board's motion.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 584 ↗
  • The Director of Property recommended reducing The Harbor Tug & Barge Co.'s $1,775 possessory-interest assessment to zero; no vote shown.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 585 ↗
  • Board voted to reduce [name withheld], Inc.'s $99,511 possessory interest assessment to zero, against the Director of Property's advice.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 586 ↗
  • Motion proposed to reduce Bay Cities Transportation Co.'s $11,144 possessory interest assessment to zero; outcome not shown.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 586 ↗
  • Ocean Terminals' $49,065 possessory-interest assessment reduced to zero; Property Director had recommended zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 588 ↗
  • [name withheld] parking lot possessory interest assessment of $14,286 was reduced to zero on appeal by the Board.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Overseas Shipping Co's $23,878 assessment reduction to zero proposed; Property Director had recommended no reduction.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 588 ↗
  • Pacific Ship Repair's possessory interest assessment of $59,877 was reduced to zero on appeal by the Board.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • [name withheld], Inc.'s application to reduce its $1,753 assessment was denied because it did not appear and testify.
    9 Aug 1954refusedJournal 1954 ↗
  • River Lines, Inc.'s $6,930 possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 593 ↗
  • Waterman Corp. of California's $59,163 possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero, against the Director's recommendation.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 592 ↗
  • West Coast Terminals' $74,083 possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero, though the Director recommended $28,390.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 592 ↗
  • Board approved reducing S. F. Bar Pilots Assn's $2,205 possessory interest assessment to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 590 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty moved to reduce Pope & Talbot Inc's $44,508 possessory-interest assessment to zero; no vote recorded.
    9 Aug 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 589 ↗
  • Bay & River Navigation Co's possessory interest assessed at $28,400 was reduced to zero on the Board's motion.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 584 ↗
  • The possessory-interest assessment of Dowley Launch & Tugboat Co., valued at $1,763, was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 585 ↗
  • The possessory-interest assessment of Golden Gate Scenic SS Lines, Inc., valued at $403, was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 585 ↗
  • The possessory-interest assessment of Harbor Tours, valued at $1,195, was reduced to zero.
    9 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 585 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution pledging its support for the bond measures on the November 2, 1954, ballot.
    16 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution urging San Franciscans to observe September 12, 1954, as the 300th anniversary of Jewish settlement in the United States.
    16 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Board adopted, as amended, a resolution asking federal authorities to let public agencies hold hearings before removing or transferring public enterprises.
    16 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • Finding adopted that proposed common-use charges at San Francisco International Airport rest on a deficit budget.
    23 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging support for the emergency March of Dimes campaign.
    23 Aug 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a ballot argument favouring Proposition B, a $5,000,000 recreation center bond, for November 2, 1954.
    7 Sep 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 716 ↗
  • A resolution encouraged the San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce to secure the [name withheld] headquarters in San Francisco.
    13 Sep 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 733 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to seek the 1955 United Nations General Assembly in San Francisco.
    20 Sep 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 743 ↗
  • Board adopted policy to submit a $5,000,000 bond issue for a recreation center to the November 2, 1954 election.
    4 Oct 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 772 ↗
  • The Board passed as an emergency $8,400 from the Emergency Reserve Fund to rent a voting machine warehouse.
    11 Oct 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 780 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution authorizing correction of clerical errors in the 1954-55 assessment roll.
    11 Oct 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Call Bulletin newspaper was congratulated by resolution on its 100th year of publication.
    11 Oct 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 782 ↗
  • Emergency $2,335 appropriation for a clerk-typist position and typewriter in the [name withheld] Office was referred to the Finance Committee.
    1 Nov 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 814 ↗
  • Emergency amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance for the [name withheld] Office was referred to the Finance Committee.
    1 Nov 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 814 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution thanking Giant manager [name withheld] for helping promote the $5,000,000 recreation bond Proposition B.
    1 Nov 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 819 ↗
  • Emergency $312 appropriation for the Sheriff to comply with a court sentence was referred to the Finance Committee.
    1 Nov 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 814 ↗
  • Resolution asking the Mayor to seek a 1955 United Nations meeting in San Francisco was referred to committee.
    8 Nov 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 826 ↗
  • Board adopted a petition asking the Civil Aeronautics Board to make San Francisco a stop on Scandinavian [name withheld] to Copenhagen flight.
    8 Nov 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 832 ↗
  • Consideration of no-stopping hours on parts of Post and O'Farrell Streets was put off until January 3, 1955.
    15 Nov 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 837 ↗
  • Shorter no-stopping plan for Post and O'Farrell Streets taken up
    18 Nov 1954outcome not readJournal 1954 ↗
  • Public Health's $3,750 emergency request for canned goods at [name withheld] was sent to Finance Committee.
    22 Nov 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 863 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty presented a resolution supporting Pan American World Air Lines' bid for direct air service between San Francisco and Central America.
    22 Nov 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 865 ↗
  • Ordinance appropriating $18,985 for Public Defender staff positions was taken up after temporary postponement; outcome not printed.
    22 Nov 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 859 ↗
  • Board voted to rescind its refusal of a $4,275 Controller audit of the [name withheld] Office, then continued it two weeks.
    22 Nov 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 861 ↗
  • A request that the Mayor seek the 1955 United Nations meeting in San Francisco was continued for one week.
    22 Nov 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 856 ↗
  • Resolution asking the Mayor to bring the 1955 United Nations meeting to San Francisco is debated, outcome pending.
    6 Dec 1954outcome not readJournal 1954, p. 880 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution setting policy for $150,000 in extraordinary expenses for the 1955 United Nations meeting in San Francisco.
    6 Dec 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 881 ↗
  • Board adopted a memorial resolution honouring the late [name withheld].
    13 Dec 1954passedJournal 1954 ↗
  • The Board set December 27, 1954 as a special order to consider extending the shopper's fare in downtown and Mission areas.
    20 Dec 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 926 ↗
  • A resolution urging a Garden of Friendship at San Francisco International Airport was continued for one week.
    20 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 914 ↗
  • Board temporarily postponed a resolution letting Mayor Christopher accept a Rome congress invitation, pending cost figures.
    20 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 918 ↗
  • Consideration of [name withheld] moving sidewalk transit plan was continued for two weeks after his sister's presentation.
    27 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 935 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution congratulating columnist [name withheld] on the twelfth anniversary of his column.
    27 Dec 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 941 ↗
  • Public Defender appropriation of $6,881.25 was sent back to second reading and continued one week.
    27 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 932 ↗
  • Change to the Public Defender salary ordinance was continued one week to December 27, 1954.
    27 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 931 ↗
  • A resolution urging a Garden of Friendship at the international airport was sent back to committee.
    27 Dec 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 935 ↗
  • Appropriation of $18,985 for Public Defender staff positions was continued one week to December 27, 1954.
    27 Dec 1954continuedJournal 1954, p. 931 ↗
  • Resolution commending Governor [name withheld] J. Knight on his appointment drew opposition; the final vote is not printed here.
    3 Jan 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 14 ↗
  • Board passed an emergency $6,800 appropriation for sick-leave replacements at San Francisco Hospital and [name withheld].
    3 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 12 ↗
  • Supervisor Halley moves the Post Street measures back to committee
    3 Jan 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 4 ↗
  • Resolution in memory of Edward L. Nolan was adopted unanimously by rising vote.
    3 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 14 ↗
  • The Legion of Honor's fire-hazard communication about its Little Theatre was referred to Finance Committee, and the theatre was asked to close.
    3 Jan 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 15 ↗
  • Board adopted the Mayor's leaves of absence for [name withheld], Jr. and [name withheld], January 1955.
    3 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 12 ↗
  • No-stopping proposal for Post Street between Market and Taylor was continued to the first Monday in February.
    3 Jan 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 4 ↗
  • Board authorizes the Clerk to request a $150,000 supplemental appropriation from the Mayor.
    10 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 30 ↗
  • Board endorses legislation to bring the 1960 [name withheld] to California.
    10 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 30 ↗
  • Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld], Clarissa McMahon and [name withheld], with permission to leave the state.
    10 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 26 ↗
  • Board adopted an amended resolution appointing three supervisors to attend the 1955 United States Conference of Mayors convention.
    17 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 45 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution extending felicitations to the Chinese people for the Year of the Sheep.
    24 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 63 ↗
  • Air Force Association was designated to arrange services for the tenth anniversary of V-J Day.
    24 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 62 ↗
  • The Board approved leaves of absence for City Planning Commissioner [name withheld] and [name withheld] in February 1955.
    31 Jan 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 78 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty presented a resolution congratulating [name withheld] on his election to baseball's Hall of Fame.
    31 Jan 1955outcome not readJournal 1955 ↗
  • Post and O'Farrell Streets to go one-way for 120 days
    7 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 83 ↗
  • Board set February 21, 1955 as the hearing date on Public Utilities Commission electric rates at Moccasin, California.
    7 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 95 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution commending the observance of Catholic Press Month.
    7 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 95 ↗
  • Leave of absence granted to Mayor Elmer Robinson to confer with United Nations representatives in New York.
    7 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 92 ↗
  • The Board asked the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance setting how franchises on City property are granted; it was referred to the Police Committee.
    14 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 109 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging the President to approve [name withheld] request to drop a mid-Pacific island stop on its California-Orient route.
    14 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 109 ↗
  • Board voted to continue for one week the proposed Redevelopment Area E covering the Wholesale Produce Market.
    14 Feb 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 104 ↗
  • Mayor asks the Board to think again on one-way Post Street
    14 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 99 ↗
  • Finding on proposed electric energy rates at Moccasin, California adopted; affects a small store and state hatchery.
    21 Feb 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty proposed opposing State Senate Bill 1754 on voting machine candidate placement; it was referred to committee.
    21 Feb 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 123 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty called attention to a Hoover Commission proposal to close seven Bay Area hospitals and asked for study.
    28 Feb 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 134 ↗
  • Motion to set the Car Cleaner monthly pay range at $275-315 failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 154 ↗
  • Motion to set the Foreman Janitor monthly pay range at $350-385 failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 154 ↗
  • Pay range of $415-485 monthly for Supervisor of School Janitors adopted by amendment.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Pay range of $235-270 monthly for [name withheld] adopted by amendment.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Hourly rate of $2.15 for Cook Manager at Secondary School Cafeteria adopted by amendment.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Hourly rate of $1.79 for Cook Manager at Elementary School Cafeteria adopted by amendment.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Proposed $1.79 hourly rate for [name withheld] at Secondary School Cafeteria was rejected by the Board.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Amendment adopted setting the Porter pay range at $220-275 per month.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment setting House Mother pay at $265-305 a month was adopted.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment to set Orderly pay at $230-280 a month failed.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment to set Orderly pay at $220-280 a month failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Stockman classification J-78 was given a monthly pay range of $320-360, adopted by the Board.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • Proposed Seamstress classification 1-254 pay range of $235-285 a month was rejected on a tied vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • A proposed $290-350 monthly pay range for Bookkeeping Machine Operators failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 147 ↗
  • A proposed $270-320 monthly pay range for Telephone Operators failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 147 ↗
  • Monthly pay ranges for several city job classifications are amended, including telephone operator, dental hygienist, gardener and janitor.
    7 Mar 1955amendedJournal 1955, p. 153 ↗
  • Motion setting the Working Foreman Janitor monthly pay range at $305-345 was adopted.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 154 ↗
  • Motion to set the Supervisor of Janitors monthly pay range at $400-470 failed.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 154 ↗
  • Amendment adopted setting the Laundress pay range at $210-270 per month.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Pay range of $365-400 monthly for Assistant Supervisor of School Janitors adopted by amendment.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • Proposed $275-315 monthly pay range for Watchman was rejected by a tie vote of five to five.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 149 ↗
  • After rescinding an earlier refusal, the Board adopted a $220-280 monthly pay range for Orderly.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Amendment adopted setting the [name withheld] pay range at $245-295 per month.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Amendment adopted setting the [name withheld] pay range at $265-315 per month.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment setting [name withheld] pay at $245-295 a month was adopted.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment setting [name withheld] pay at $245-295 a month was adopted.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Amendment to set the Flatwork Ironer pay range at $210-270 per month was defeated.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment to set School [name withheld] pay at $1.45 an hour failed.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment to set male School [name withheld] pay at $1.65 an hour failed on a tie vote.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's amendment to set Flatwork Ironer pay at $210-270 a month failed.
    7 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955, p. 150 ↗
  • [name withheld] classification 1-210 was given a monthly pay range of $300-360, adopted by the Board.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • Senior Orderly classification 1-120 was given a monthly pay range of $245-295, adopted by the Board.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • Senior Clerk-Stenographer classification B-412 was given a monthly pay range of $335-410, adopted by the Board.
    7 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • [name withheld] classification J-80 was first given a range of $360-420, then the Board rescinded that range.
    7 Mar 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • McCarty proposed an [name withheld] classification L-452 pay range of $300-350 a month; outcome not printed here.
    7 Mar 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 152 ↗
  • $3,623 voted to move adult probation to 604 Montgomery Street
    14 Mar 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 174 ↗
  • Decision put off on shops at Clay and Broderick Streets
    14 Mar 1955refusedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Board re-referred a $5,840 appropriation for temporary City Attorney positions to committee for further study.
    14 Mar 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 165 ↗
  • The Board sent state bills AB 2703 and AB 2752 on city liability for defective sidewalks back to the State Legislation Committee for further study.
    21 Mar 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 191 ↗
  • Dwight Street improvement with $4,600 city aid put off
    28 Mar 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 208 ↗
  • McCarty moved opposition to state bills banning water fluoridation; the motion was sent to a committee for study.
    28 Mar 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 211 ↗
  • Proposal to widen sidewalks on the south side of Dwight Street between Goettingen and Brussels Streets was continued one week.
    28 Mar 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 208 ↗
  • Resolution urging the California State Junior Chamber of Commerce to choose San Francisco as its 1956 convention site; adopted.
    11 Apr 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 235 ↗
  • State bill backed to make Hyde Street Pier a park
    25 Apr 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 259 ↗
  • Board adopted purchase of property from the Housing Authority for School Project No. 27 for $40,483.45.
    9 May 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Board adopted authorization to acquire land in San Mateo County by eminent domain for San Francisco International Airport.
    9 May 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • [name withheld] leased land at McKinnon Avenue and Phelps Street
    9 May 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Supervisors moved approval of the Coroner's budget with cuts and supplements; the vote continues on the next page.
    12 May 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 321 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution fixing prices for Municipal Code excerpts sold in pamphlet form, repealing Resolution 14418.
    31 May 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 361 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution releasing Public Welfare Department liens on [name withheld] for aid extended to her.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution correcting a clerical error in the 1954-55 assessment roll.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution releasing a Department of Public Health lien on [name withheld] for care furnished.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution extending emergency relief grants to dependent non-residents for June and July.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld] on his resignation as San Francisco Superintendent of Public Schools.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 381 ↗
  • Release of a Department of Public Health lien for care and treatment furnished [name withheld] was adopted.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution approving supplemental recommendations from the Public Welfare Department.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution refunding duplicate and erroneous tax payments for fiscal years 1953-54 and 1954-55.
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • $96,000 voted for underground railway ducts on Chestnut Street
    6 Jun 1955passed first readingJournal 1955, p. 370 ↗
  • Land taken for $8,750 to widen Mansell Street
    6 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging the Civil Aeronautics Board to create a direct air route to Europe.
    13 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 401 ↗
  • Special order set for June 27, 1955 to study extending the shopper's bus fare in downtown and Mission districts.
    13 Jun 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 402 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty withdrew his proposal to defer the June 20, 1955 Board meeting to June 21.
    13 Jun 1955withdrawnJournal 1955, p. 402 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asks a ban on airport buses loading on streets
    13 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 401 ↗
  • Charter amendment adding a confidential secretary post to the City Attorney and Public Defender offices was continued.
    27 Jun 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 416 ↗
  • Five-cent fare kept on the Mission Street shopper's shuttle
    27 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 417 ↗
  • City Attorney authorized to intervene before the Federal Power Commission on additional natural gas supply for the Bay Area.
    27 Jun 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 415 ↗
  • Consideration of [name withheld] and [name withheld] assessment appeal for block 2501A lot 18 was continued one week.
    18 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 500 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 3012 Lot 21A was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 3012 Lots 18/19 was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • Consideration of MacSweeney Enterprises' assessment application was continued for one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 510 ↗
  • Assessment applications of Pacific Ship Repair and Pacific Shops, Inc. were continued for one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 510 ↗
  • Alioto Fish Grotto's possessory interest tax application was continued one week for review of income figures.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 503 ↗
  • Alioto Fish Co.'s possessory interest tax application was continued one week after testimony on its value.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 503 ↗
  • Cleveland Wrecking Company's personal property equalization application was continued for one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 507 ↗
  • A resolution disapproving the end of No. 56 Cemeteries streetcar service was set as a special order for August 8, 1955.
    25 Jul 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 487 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 2055 Lot 19B was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 2979 Lot 9 was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 6915 Lot 32 was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment application for Block 2931 Lot 4 was continued one week.
    25 Jul 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 501 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
    25 Jul 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 487 ↗
  • Board denied J. D. Packing Company's possessory interest assessment application because no one appeared for it.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 539 ↗
  • Board denied Pieri and Aguiare's possessory interest assessment application because no one appeared for it.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 539 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment appeal for block 6915, lot 32 was denied; no one appeared.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 526 ↗
  • Smith-Rice Company's possessory interest at Pier 20 was assessed at zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 533 ↗
  • The Board confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation to reduce [name withheld] possessory-interest assessment to zero.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 542 ↗
  • Board confirmed Overseas Shipping Company's possessory interest assessment at zero value, with the recommended reduction adopted.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 531 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to cut San Francisco Stevedoring Company's possessory-interest assessment to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 541 ↗
  • Board reduced Northern Packing Co.'s possessory-interest assessment at Pier 92 to zero, against the Director of Property's no-reduction recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 538 ↗
  • Seaboard Stevedoring Corp. appealed its possessory interest assessment, which the Director of Property recommended reducing to zero.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 532 ↗
  • Acme Export Packing Co's possessory interest was assessed at zero, following the Director of Property's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 537 ↗
  • Demrick L. M. Sales Co's possessory interest was assessed at zero, following the Director of Property's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 537 ↗
  • Marine Engineers Beneficial Association's possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 540 ↗
  • Islais Creek Grain Terminal's $86,407 possessory interest reduction request was tied in votes and continued to August 3.
    1 Aug 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 550 ↗
  • Hills Transportation Company's possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 540 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment appeal was denied after no one appeared for them.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 525 ↗
  • Pacific Ports Service Company's zero assessment was rescinded, then the Director of Property's recommendation was confirmed again.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 533 ↗
  • Board confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation to reduce [name withheld] Shop, Inc.'s possessory interest assessment to zero.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 536 ↗
  • Building assessment on [name withheld] and [name withheld] property, block 874 lot 1, was cut to $50,000 by amendment.
    1 Aug 1955amendedJournal 1955, p. 514 ↗
  • The San Francisco Bar Pilots Association's possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 534 ↗
  • Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp's possessory interest assessment is listed for review; the Board's decision appears on the next page.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 534 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment appeal for block 2931, lot 4 was denied; no one appeared.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 526 ↗
  • Board confirmed reducing MacSweeney Enterprises' possessory interest assessment to zero after examination under oath.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 539 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment appeal for block 2988A, lot 12 is discussed; the outcome continues on the next page.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 526 ↗
  • Board confirmed Ocean Terminals' possessory interest assessment at zero value, with the recommended reduction adopted.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 531 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to cut the Longshore Labor Relations Committee's possessory-interest assessment to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 541 ↗
  • Board rescinded its earlier zero-value cut for [name withheld] and [name withheld], then confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation again.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 537 ↗
  • Board confirmed the zero assessment of Western Wear Mfg. Company's possessory interest, with tax of $22.26.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 538 ↗
  • Board confirmed Pacific Transport Lines' possessory interest assessment, corrected to $40,879 with tax of $2,800.20.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 531 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to reduce Pacific-Oriental Terminal Company's Pier 19 possessory interest to zero was moved for confirmation.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 531 ↗
  • Director of Property recommended cutting the Joint Checker Committee's possessory-interest assessment to zero; the decision is not printed here.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 541 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to cut American President Lines' possessory-interest assessment to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 541 ↗
  • Board confirmed reducing King Knight Company's possessory interest assessment to zero after examination under oath.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 539 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to reduce [name withheld] Pier 37 possessory interest value to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 532 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to reduce [name withheld] Pier 46 possessory interest value to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 532 ↗
  • Director of Property's recommendation to reduce Pacific-Oriental Terminal's Pier 23 possessory interest value to zero was confirmed.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 532 ↗
  • Winged Victory Fish Products Co's possessory interest was assessed at zero, against the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 537 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment appeal for block 2483 lot 7 was denied after no one appeared.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 525 ↗
  • [name withheld] property assessment appeal for block 251 was moved for denial, with no vote printed on this page.
    1 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 525 ↗
  • Board confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation to reduce [name withheld] and [name withheld] possessory interest assessment to zero.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 536 ↗
  • Smith-Rice Company's possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation, after examination under oath.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 534 ↗
  • Star Terminal Company's possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation, after examination under oath.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 534 ↗
  • West Coast Terminals' possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation, after examination under oath.
    1 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 534 ↗
  • The Board of Equalization reduced the possessory interest assessment of [name withheld] Terminals, Inc. to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
    8 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 552 ↗
  • Board reconsidered Islais Creek Grain Terminal's Pier 90 lease assessment; a motion to cut its possessory-interest value to zero was made.
    8 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 551 ↗
  • Resolution in memory of George Kelly was adopted by unanimous rising vote.
    8 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 589 ↗
  • Resolution commending [name withheld], S.J. was adopted by the Board.
    8 Aug 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty presented a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim the week of October 8, 1955 as Emergencies Don't Wait Week.
    29 Aug 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 634 ↗
  • Department of Public Health lien of $250 against [name withheld] released by resolution, adopted.
    6 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 640 ↗
  • Supplemental recommendations of the Public Welfare Department, per its August 30, 1955 letter, approved by resolution.
    6 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 640 ↗
  • Hearing set for September 12, 1955 on proposed rates for common use facilities at San Francisco International Airport.
    6 Sep 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 647 ↗
  • Resolution urging the Civil Aeronautics Board to approve more Bay Area airline routes, including to Denver and Kansas City, was adopted.
    12 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to designate the week of October 2, 1955, as Government Study Week.
    19 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 675 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution letting the Registrar of Voters attend a state elections meeting in Sacramento, September 28-29, 1955.
    26 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 687 ↗
  • Board sets October 3, 1955 hearing on appeal against Planning Commission's rezoning of parcels to Light Industrial.
    26 Sep 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 684 ↗
  • Mayor asked for a committee for the Harding Park championship
    3 Oct 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 701 ↗
  • Appropriation of $1,913.70 for attorney's fees and court costs in a Superior Court judgment was temporarily postponed.
    3 Oct 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 691 ↗
  • Cooperative agreement with the Redevelopment Agency for Diamond Heights Project Area B-1 continued one week; appraisal amendment sent to Finance Committee.
    10 Oct 1955continuedJournal 1955, p. 707 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim November 11-13, 1955 the Marina Festival of Thanksgiving.
    10 Oct 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 718 ↗
  • Buildings at Noriega and Thirty-eighth may sit closer to the street
    17 Oct 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 716 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging the Housing Authority to rename its Fillmore District housing project.
    14 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 779 ↗
  • Supervisors referred an emergency appropriation of $60,362.09 for airport property taxes to Finance Committee.
    21 Nov 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 790 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim December 10-17, 1955, as [name withheld] Youth Week.
    21 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 791 ↗
  • Board set a December 12 hearing on the Public Utilities Commission's proposed abandonment of part of the No. 36 bus line.
    28 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 815 ↗
  • Leave of absence granted to Supervisor McMahon for December 5-11 and to a Recreation and Park commissioner for November 24-December 4.
    28 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 814 ↗
  • One-way trial for O'Farrell Street between Masonic and Divisadero put off
    28 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • Board adopted the canvass certifying votes cast at the November 8, 1955 general and special elections.
    28 Nov 1955passedJournal 1955 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending George Ward.
    5 Dec 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 827 ↗
  • McCarty proposed $100,000 in the budget for preparing plans for [name withheld], referred to Finance Committee.
    19 Dec 1955referredJournal 1955, p. 852 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution urging support for a flood relief baseball game on February 5, 1956.
    16 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 34 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution asking the Civil Aeronautics Board to hold a hearing in San Francisco on Pan-American and TWA polar routes.
    16 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 34 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution commending the Chinese Festival Committee for the coming Chinese New Year celebration.
    16 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 34 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution urging Congress to enact a bill providing federal highway aid.
    23 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 46 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for St. Patrick's Day observance.
    23 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 46 ↗
  • Board adopted a motion moving $750 to fund bleachers and expenses for the St. Patrick's Day celebration.
    23 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 46 ↗
  • The Board referred an emergency $10,983 appropriation for Emergency Hospital surgeon salaries and nurse vacations to Finance Committee.
    30 Jan 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 59 ↗
  • Civil Aeronautics Board asked to hear Pan American's Orient route here
    30 Jan 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 62 ↗
  • Proposed leaves of absence for several Board of Education and city commission members in February and March 1956.
    6 Feb 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 73 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending the observance of Catholic Press Month.
    6 Feb 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 76 ↗
  • Resolution adopted congratulating [name withheld] on his election to baseball's Hall of Fame.
    14 Feb 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 93 ↗
  • Resolution urging the state to appropriate more funds for the 1960 [name withheld] at Squaw Valley was adopted.
    27 Feb 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 119 ↗
  • Resolution opposing the cut of part of the No. 15 bus line was adopted, with a hearing set for March 12, 1956.
    27 Feb 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 119 ↗
  • A resolution proposed to approve [name withheld] as a member of the Parking Authority.
    5 Mar 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 130 ↗
  • Salary ordinance amendment would cut the Tax Collector's B-102 Teller positions from four to three; final vote not printed.
    5 Mar 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 127 ↗
  • The Board adopted leaves of absence for Supervisors Halley and McMahon to leave the state in March 1956.
    5 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 130 ↗
  • Supervisors approved raising the Farmer Sub-Foreman pay range from $340-390 to $345-395 per month.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisors approved raising the Gardener pay range from $305-350 to $310-355 per month.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty proposed raising the Chief Operating Engineer pay range from $500-575 to $505-585 per month.
    12 Mar 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • No. 15 bus service on Broadway and Powell allowed to end
    12 Mar 1956passed first readingJournal 1956, p. 141 ↗
  • Cook manager hourly pay at elementary school cafeterias raised from $1.79 to $1.84, passed by eight votes to three.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 150 ↗
  • Supervisors approved raising the Service Counter Attendant pay rate from $1.52 to $1.57 per hour.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisors approved raising the [name withheld] pay range from $340-390 to $345-395 per month.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisors approved raising the Operating Engineer pay range from $400-460 to $415-475 per month.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Supervisors refused to raise the Farmer pay range from $305-350 to $310-355 per month.
    12 Mar 1956refusedJournal 1956, p. 151 ↗
  • Assistant cook hourly pay at secondary school cafeterias raised from $1.74 to $1.79, passed by seven votes to four.
    12 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 150 ↗
  • Emergency $312 appropriation for Civic Auditorium scavenger service was referred to the Finance Committee.
    12 Mar 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 154 ↗
  • Emergency $150 appropriation for building repair overtime payments was referred to the Finance Committee.
    12 Mar 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 154 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty's motion to bring a launderettes measure from the Public Health committee to the calendar failed for lack of a second.
    19 Mar 1956refusedJournal 1956 ↗
  • [name withheld] authorized to attend a state crippled children's services meeting at Carmel, March 1956.
    19 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 167 ↗
  • Ten city officials granted leaves of absence to leave the state, March and April 1956.
    19 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 167 ↗
  • Board adopted leaves of absence for Recreation and Park Commissioner Gallagher and City Planning Commissioner Kirby, both with permission to leave the state.
    26 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 181 ↗
  • The Board ordered a letter asking the Mayor to get medical opinions before closing Harbor and Park emergency hospitals.
    9 Apr 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 206 ↗
  • Finding of necessity for a tax subsidy for a special Municipal Railway charter service to the August 1956 Republican convention adopted.
    9 Apr 1956passedJournal 1956 ↗
  • A letter urging the Governor to sign a $2.0M state park appropriation benefiting San Francisco was sent by the Board.
    9 Apr 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 208 ↗
  • Supervisor Harold Dobbs was granted leave of absence from May 11 to 15, 1956, to leave the state.
    16 Apr 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 219 ↗
  • Special order fixed for a hearing on Public Utilities Commission recommendations on airport common use facility charges.
    16 Apr 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 221 ↗
  • Emergency $8,500 appropriation for the Municipal Court was referred to the Finance Committee.
    16 Apr 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 219 ↗
  • Emergency $7,500 appropriation for Laguna Honda Home canned goods was referred to the Finance Committee.
    16 Apr 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 219 ↗
  • Emergency $1,600 appropriation for [name withheld] contractual services was referred to the Finance Committee.
    16 Apr 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 219 ↗
  • Board found a tax subsidy necessary for proposed changes to airport common-use facility rates at San Francisco International Airport.
    7 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 257 ↗
  • Proposed schedule of rates and charges for common-use facilities at San Francisco International Airport, moved by McCarty, awaiting a vote.
    7 May 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 257 ↗
  • The Board fixed the price of the first supplement to the 1955 edition of the Charter.
    14 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 272 ↗
  • Board continued to May 28 its proposal to disapprove dropping several streetcar and bus lines.
    14 May 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 272 ↗
  • Mayor asked to proclaim the week of May 28, 1956 as [name withheld] Week.
    21 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 303 ↗
  • Referred to the Finance Committee, no subject on this page
    21 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 270 ↗
  • Resolution opposing use of Bay Bridge funds dedicated to the southern crossing for other purposes was adopted.
    28 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 323 ↗
  • Resolution opposing removal of Bay Bridge trains if motor coaches would add buses on San Francisco streets was adopted.
    28 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 323 ↗
  • Supervisors McCarty and Dobbs proposed a resolution opposing any shortening of the Republican National Convention.
    4 Jun 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 338 ↗
  • Board authorized one senior and one assistant probation officer to attend the probation association conference in San Diego.
    4 Jun 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 338 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty proposed a substitute resolution barring Western Freeway construction until the Board approves its plans and route; no vote recorded.
    11 Jun 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 344 ↗
  • Public health officials authorized to sign narcotics and alcohol documents for institutional use through June 1957.
    2 Jul 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 394 ↗
  • Mayor's recommended leave permissions to leave the state were adopted for several department heads and officials, July through September 1956.
    30 Jul 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 442 ↗
  • The property assessment appeal of [name withheld] and [name withheld] for block 1186, lot 13A was denied, keeping the Director's recommendation.
    30 Jul 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 457 ↗
  • Bay Properties, Inc. sought a reduction for the American Theater assessment; Supervisor Halley moved a $5,000 building cut, vote pending.
    6 Aug 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 463 ↗
  • McCarty moved to cut the building assessment for [name withheld] and [name withheld] from $5,400 to $4,300; vote not yet recorded.
    6 Aug 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 464 ↗
  • Board of Equalization cut the building assessment of [name withheld] property at Block 2123B, Lot 4 from $3,400 to $3,115.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 462 ↗
  • Mayor's recommended leaves of absence for five city commissioners, including Police Commissioner Mellon, were granted.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 476 ↗
  • Board of Equalization denied [name withheld] and [name withheld] request to lower the building assessment on Block 2528, Lot 31.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 462 ↗
  • Board denied [name withheld] Shops of California's application to reduce the possessory interest assessment of $46,190 on block 3705, lot 37.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 466 ↗
  • Board denied [name withheld] building assessment reduction application for block 3732, lot 124.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 464 ↗
  • Emergency $6,280 appropriation for communicable disease staff and supplies was referred to the Finance Committee.
    6 Aug 1956referredJournal 1956, p. 476 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution opposing the International Olympic Committee's new amateurism declaration.
    6 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 479 ↗
  • Proposed ordinance banning parking beside median dividers, with penalties, was temporarily postponed for members to review it.
    13 Aug 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 494 ↗
  • Resolution in memory of [name withheld] was adopted by a rising vote of the Board.
    13 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 496 ↗
  • Resolution commending [name withheld], Sr. was adopted by the Board.
    13 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 496 ↗
  • Bonview Street south of Coso Avenue to be improved
    13 Aug 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 488 ↗
  • Resolution 16986 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not stated on this page.
    13 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 495 ↗
  • Leaves of absence for several city officials, including the Chief of Police, were approved for August to October 1956.
    20 Aug 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 512 ↗
  • Board passed for second reading an amended sales tax ordinance adding a temporary exemption for goods delivered to counties with state use tax.
    20 Aug 1956passed first readingJournal 1956, p. 509 ↗
  • Shops refused at Lombard and Buchanan Streets
    20 Aug 1956refusedJournal 1956, p. 491 ↗
  • The Board discussed an agreement with [name withheld] to represent the city in Washington, D.C., with questions raised.
    4 Sep 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 547 ↗
  • Board commended Supervisor Harold S. Dobbs for securing the invitation to hold the 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco.
    4 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 551 ↗
  • Board asked the Mayor to designate the week of September 30, 1956 as Government Study Week.
    4 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 551 ↗
  • Board congratulated [name withheld] on his selection as U.S. representative to a UN curriculum committee in Paris.
    4 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 551 ↗
  • Proposed disapproval of cutting Bus Line 72 service on Vicente, 39th Avenue and Ulloa streets, set for a September 17 special order.
    11 Sep 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 562 ↗
  • Public Utilities Commission president's letter on taxi problems at the San Francisco International Airport was referred to the Joint Police and Public Utilities Committee.
    17 Sep 1956referredJournal 1956 ↗
  • Resolution disapproving the cut of bus Line 72 service was continued one week for Municipal Railway representatives.
    17 Sep 1956continuedJournal 1956 ↗
  • Hearing on the Public Utilities Commission's proposal to end bus Line 72 service on Vicente, 39th Avenue and Ulloa was continued one week.
    17 Sep 1956continuedJournal 1956 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asked the City Attorney how the Board could lift its conditions on the baseball stadium bond; request granted.
    17 Sep 1956outcome not readJournal 1956 ↗
  • Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to proclaim October 7-13 as National Letter Writing Week.
    24 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution congratulating the Church of [name withheld] on its centennial.
    24 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 585 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld].
    24 Sep 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 585 ↗
  • A resolution in memory of George J. Gallagher was moved by McCarty and seconded by Sullivan.
    24 Sep 1956outcome not readJournal 1956, p. 585 ↗
  • Emergency appropriation of $1,913 for a part-time physician at Laguna Honda Home was temporarily postponed.
    15 Oct 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 612 ↗
  • Emergency appropriation of $3,200 for a street cleaning chauffeur position was temporarily postponed.
    15 Oct 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 612 ↗
  • Proposed $5,850 purchase of land from [name withheld] guardian for School Project 53 was re-referred to Finance Committee.
    15 Oct 1956referredJournal 1956 ↗
  • Consideration of an amendment to the Fire Department salary ordinance was continued one week, pending its companion item.
    22 Oct 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 623 ↗
  • Consideration of a $5,406 appropriation for a fire lieutenant position at the San Francisco Airport was continued one week.
    22 Oct 1956continuedJournal 1956, p. 623 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
    13 Nov 1956passedJournal 1956 ↗
  • Resolution in memory of [name withheld] was adopted by unanimous rising vote.
    26 Nov 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 692 ↗
  • The Board set December 10, 1956 as the date to consider extending the Municipal Railway's Special Shopper's Fare to March 31, 1957.
    3 Dec 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 703 ↗
  • Finding adopted supporting a five-cent Special Shoppers' shuttle fare on the Municipal Railway through March 31, 1957.
    10 Dec 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 707 ↗
  • Continuance of the five-cent Special Shoppers' shuttle fare on the Municipal Railway through March 31, 1957 approved.
    10 Dec 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 707 ↗
  • Resolution adopted commending the Chinese New Year Festival Committee and the local Chinese community for their observance.
    7 Jan 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Resolution granting leaves of absence to several city commissioners, a trustee and Supervisor McMahon was adopted.
    14 Jan 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 18 ↗
  • Bleacher rental for the St. Patrick's Day celebration sent to committee
    21 Jan 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Resolution 17426 was adopted; its subject is not printed on this page.
    21 Jan 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
    28 Jan 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld] by rising vote.
    4 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 69 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending the observance of Catholic Press Month.
    4 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 69 ↗
  • Resolution proclaims San Francisco Fashion Designers' Week for July 25-31, 1957, and asks for a citizens' committee.
    11 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 83 ↗
  • Old Southern Pacific steam engine proposed for a city playground
    13 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 83 ↗
  • [name withheld] was granted leave as Director of the Disaster Corps to leave the state.
    18 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 92 ↗
  • The $19,707.87 Public Library wage appropriation was continued one week for lack of nine votes.
    18 Feb 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 91 ↗
  • The $891 fuel oil appropriation for the [name withheld] Memorial Museum was continued one week for lack of nine votes.
    18 Feb 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 91 ↗
  • Board unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honouring [name withheld].
    18 Feb 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 94 ↗
  • Board adopted a finding on extending indefinitely the five-cent Shoppers' Shuttle fare in downtown San Francisco from April 1, 1957.
    4 Mar 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 118 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asked the Finance Committee to study spending $50,000 on major league baseball site surveys; referred.
    4 Mar 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 128 ↗
  • Board amended the Salary Standardization Ordinance so employees working holidays receive 12 hours' pay for 8 hours worked.
    11 Mar 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 143 ↗
  • [name withheld] amendment to the Salary Standardization Ordinance adopted on a 7-4 vote, paying time and one-half for holiday work.
    11 Mar 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 141 ↗
  • The city takes over Parkhurst Alley off Clay Street
    18 Mar 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 158 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld].
    1 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 201 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution wishing success to the San Francisco Seals Baseball Team.
    8 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 221 ↗
  • The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld] by rising vote.
    8 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 221 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging the Federal Maritime Board to preserve existing San Francisco Bay Area port rate structures.
    8 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 221 ↗
  • Board fixed a public hearing on the 1957-1958 budget for April 29, 1957, at 2:00 p.m.
    15 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 237 ↗
  • Emergency $5,000 appropriation for Recreation and Park Department supplies referred to Finance Committee.
    22 Apr 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 246 ↗
  • Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld], [name withheld] and [name withheld] for mid-1957 travel.
    22 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 246 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution paying tribute to [name withheld], presented jointly by Supervisors McCarty, Ferdon and Casey.
    22 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 247 ↗
  • Board set consideration of Public Utilities Commission request to abandon parts of the No. 80 bus line as a special order for April 29.
    22 Apr 1957outcome not readJournal 1957, p. 248 ↗
  • Emergency $1,312 appropriation for Coroner's Office temporary salaries referred to Finance Committee.
    22 Apr 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 246 ↗
  • Disapproval of ending Bus Line No. 80 service on parts of Leavenworth, Vallejo, Lombard, Larkin and Chestnut streets was postponed.
    29 Apr 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 258 ↗
  • Parts of Treat Avenue and Alameda Street closed for a time
    29 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 263 ↗
  • Proposed ordinance would bar employment discrimination based on race, color, religion and ancestry; consideration continued.
    29 Apr 1957outcome not readJournal 1957 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging the State Legislature to withhold approval of SB 799 on a Tiburon crossing of the Bay.
    29 Apr 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 264 ↗
  • [name withheld] complains about the No. 80 bus schedules
    6 May 1957passed first readingJournal 1957, p. 261 ↗
  • Ordinance banning employment discrimination by race, religion and ancestry was continued one week.
    13 May 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 286 ↗
  • Board asks Civil Aeronautics Board to hear the San Francisco-New York nonstop flight case separately; resolution adopted.
    13 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 294 ↗
  • Board formally opposes state bill SB 644 on taxing motor vehicle and aircraft fuel; resolution adopted.
    13 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 294 ↗
  • The Board set May 27, 1957 as the hearing date for proposed Hetch Hetchy electric rate increases.
    20 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 348 ↗
  • A measure explained by the Bureau of Light, Heat and Power's manager was adopted.
    27 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 366 ↗
  • Finding that no tax subsidy is needed for Hetch Hetchy electric operating costs was adopted.
    27 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 365 ↗
  • The Board urged California's congressional delegation to protect the transfer of big league baseball franchises to California.
    3 Jun 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 398 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld], Jr.
    17 Jun 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 424 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld], passed by a unanimous rising vote.
    17 Jun 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 425 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution congratulating the University of California Baseball Team.
    17 Jun 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 424 ↗
  • [name withheld] and [name withheld] paid $5,350 to leave the Mission Street site
    1 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 448 ↗
  • Supplemental Public Welfare Department recommendations approved, per a letter dated June 25, 1957.
    1 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 448 ↗
  • Emergency relief grants to dependent non-residents extended through July and August 1957.
    1 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 448 ↗
  • Public Health Department liens for care given to [name withheld], [name withheld] and the Schneemanns released.
    1 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 448 ↗
  • Leaves of absence were granted to Mayor Christopher and several city officials for July and August 1957 trips.
    8 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 467 ↗
  • Shops allowed on Hawes Street between Hudson and Innes Avenues
    8 Jul 1957outcome not readJournal 1957, p. 451 ↗
  • The city proposed paying $4,650 to accept a leasehold release from [name withheld] Furniture Company for a Fifth and Mission parking lot.
    8 Jul 1957outcome not readJournal 1957, p. 463 ↗
  • State asked about condemning land near Van Ness Avenue for parking
    9 Jul 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 441 ↗
  • Appeal against Julian Avenue rezoning to shops fails after hearing
    5 Aug 1957outcome not readJournal 1957 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution declaring September 15, 1957 as San Francisco Seals Appreciation Day.
    12 Aug 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 563 ↗
  • The Board carried a motion directing the Clerk to rent bleachers for the October 13, 1957 Columbus Day celebration.
    12 Aug 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 563 ↗
  • Proposed changes to taxi, sedan and limousine fare rates were continued for one week so detailed data could be prepared.
    12 Aug 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 560 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for [name withheld].
    12 Aug 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 563 ↗
  • Shops refused at Nineteenth Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
    19 Aug 1957refusedJournal 1957, p. 561 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution petitioning the United States delegation to the United Nations on behalf of Hungary's people.
    19 Aug 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 579 ↗
  • Proposed increase in sedan, limousine and taxicab fares was continued to September 3, 1957, for hearing before a full Board.
    19 Aug 1957continuedJournal 1957 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution congratulating Pan American [name withheld] on the first San Francisco to London and Paris polar flights.
    3 Sep 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 613 ↗
  • The Board adopted Resolution 18252 on a 10-to-0 vote, with Supervisor Ferdon absent; its subject is not stated here.
    16 Sep 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asked the Parking Authority to report on whether an underground garage in Portsmouth Square is feasible.
    7 Oct 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 695 ↗
  • Board urged the Governor to call a special session so underwater streets could be conveyed to San Francisco.
    21 Oct 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Supervisor McCarty asked that a proposal to ban fishing and picnicking at Lake Merced be referred to committee for study.
    4 Nov 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 746 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution in memoriam for [name withheld] [name withheld], S.M.
    9 Dec 1957passedJournal 1957 ↗
  • Board re-referred a proposed sales tax exemption for public works purchases back to the Finance Committee for further study.
    16 Dec 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 833 ↗
  • Proposed rule exempting airport ground transportation operators from taxi licence requirements was continued for four weeks to allow substitute proposals.
    30 Dec 1957continuedJournal 1957, p. 860 ↗
  • Resolution congratulating Frank Albert was adopted by the Board.
    6 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 9 ↗
  • Resolution congratulating [name withheld] was adopted by the Board.
    6 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 9 ↗
  • Resolution in memory of [name withheld] was adopted unanimously by the Board.
    6 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 9 ↗
  • Bridle path plan for Golden Gate Park sent to another committee
    6 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 9 ↗
  • Board designated Supervisor Rolph to arrange decent burial for indigent veterans and their widows.
    20 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 36 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending Catholic Press Month and congratulating The Monitor newspaper.
    27 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 52 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending the Chinese New Year Festival Committee and the local Chinese community for their celebration.
    27 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 52 ↗
  • The Board granted the Chinese Chamber of Commerce revocable permission to erect a stage and display booths on Grant Avenue and Waverly Place.
    27 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 52 ↗
  • Grant Avenue and Waverly Place closed for Chinese New Year
    27 Jan 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 52 ↗
  • Board sends condolences to the family of the late [name withheld].
    3 Feb 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 69 ↗
  • Resolution commending [name withheld] for encouraging local entertainment talent was adopted.
    24 Mar 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 173 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution endorsing the Program of Aid to Retarded Children, Inc.
    21 Apr 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 240 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution appointing a city representative to the San Francisco Bay Area Council.
    21 Apr 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 240 ↗
  • Atlas Heating and Ventilating Company was congratulated on its 50th anniversary by resolution, adopted unanimously.
    28 Apr 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 252 ↗
  • The Board sent a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
    19 May 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 339 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution approving the principles of the Motor Vehicle Safety Check Program and commending its sponsoring associations.
    19 May 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 338 ↗
  • The Board voted by rising vote to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
    16 Jun 1958passedJournal 1958 ↗
  • The Board voted by rising vote to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
    16 Jun 1958passedJournal 1958 ↗
  • Commendation adopted for the San Francisco [name withheld], [name withheld] and [name withheld] on July Fourth festivities.
    14 Jul 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 461 ↗
  • Buchanan Street closed for the Buddhist O-Bon street dance
    28 Jul 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 506 ↗
  • Board adopted a letter of sympathy to the family of the late Patrick J. Conroy.
    3 Nov 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 717 ↗
  • The Board adopted Supervisor McCarty's resolution commending the Chinese New Year Festival Committee and the local Chinese community for their celebration.
    17 Nov 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 745 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution urging that the state Attorney General's headquarters stay in San Francisco.
    1 Dec 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 773 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending television station KPIX and the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company.
    15 Dec 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 795 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution congratulating [name withheld].
    15 Dec 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 795 ↗
  • Board asked the [name withheld] to attach each appraiser's verbatim appraisals to its baseball stadium property report.
    22 Dec 1958outcome not readJournal 1958, p. 807 ↗
  • The Board commended the Big Brother Movement and [name withheld], Big Brother of 1958.
    12 Jan 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 23 ↗
  • The Board asked the Mayor to proclaim a [name withheld].
    12 Jan 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 23 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution offering Chinese New Year felicitations.
    26 Jan 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 46 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution commending the observance of Catholic Press Month.
    26 Jan 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 46 ↗
  • Three Recreation and Park Department staff authorized to attend a recreation conference in Santa Monica.
    2 Feb 1959passedJournal 1959, p. 64 ↗