All decisions
about 150 Board decisions about Henry Rolph, in date order. Each links to its printed page.
- A resolution asks the Mayor to proclaim July 26 to August 1, 1956, Fall Designers' Preview Week; adopted.
- The Board confirmed George T. Davis as a trustee of the San Francisco War Memorial.
- Supervisor Rolph moved to send a proposed 40-foot height restriction for part of Telegraph Hill back to committee.
- Board adopted a ballot argument favoring Proposition A, the Hall of Justice bond issue, after debate over the site.
- Board deleted the word Supervisors from the ballot argument for Proposition E on prohibited practices by officers and employees.
- Supervisor Rolph's resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a Memorial Day observance committee was adopted.
- Temporary closure of Grant Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Vallejo Street on May 2 for a Night in Italy festival was adopted.
- Resolution 16657 was adopted; its subject is not printed on these pages.
- Proposed redevelopment plan for Western Addition Project Area A-1 went to a Committee of the Whole hearing for interested parties.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for Flag Day, June 10, 1956.
- Proposed 40-foot height limit on part of Telegraph Hill passed for second reading.
- The Board considers disapproving the Municipal Railway plan to drop bus service on parts of four southeast San Francisco lines.
- The Board adopted a resolution urging public support for the First Marine Division Association's West Coast reunion in August 1956.
- A proposed amendment to the Master Plan's small craft harbor location plan was discussed and temporarily postponed.
- The Board extended by 60 days the time owners in the Western Addition Redevelopment Project Area A-1 have to sign agreements.
- Board of Equalization recessed the equalization of local property assessments until Monday, July 16, 1956, at the Assessor's request.
- Board convened as a Board of Equalization to equalize local property assessments, with the session to end by July 30, 1956.
- Supervisor Rolph moved that the Mayor appoint a citizens' committee to observe Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 1956.
- Board unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring [name withheld].
- Board adopted a resolution congratulating Tubbs Cordage Company on its 100th anniversary.
- Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld] for winning the National Amateur Golf Championship for the second consecutive year.
- Finance Committee asked to review Board of Education surveys before buying land for School Project No. 53 from [name withheld] for $5,850.
- Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim October 29 to November 3, 1956, as Fish Parade.
- Supervisors Rolph and Halley proposed commending the Design in Scandinavia exhibition and a Scandinavian Week proclamation.
- Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for observing Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays.
- Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of Daniel J. Murphy.
- Ordinance appropriating $25,790,000 to the school district for land and costs of the 1956 school bond program continued.
- Less parking refused for property on Greenwich Street near Sansome
- Supervisor Rolph asked that the Chief Administrative Officer seek Regional Service Committee representation on Chamber of Commerce rural tours; referred.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim March 7-14, 1957, as California Conservation Week.
- Mayor asked to appoint a citizens' committee for an international industrial development conference.
- The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld] by rising vote.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim April 28-May 4, 1957, Invest in America Week.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for Memorial Day observance.
- The Board adopted a policy that flags on all public buildings and lands shall fly at half-mast on Good Friday.
- Supervisor Rolph requested a proclamation of Salvation Army Salvage Week, April 29 to May 3, 1957; outcome continues on the next page.
- Leaves of absence were approved for four officials, including Library and Art Commission members and the Superintendent of Schools.
- Board debates a resolution opposing SB 590, which would let San Francisco use eminent domain for a wholesale produce market.
- Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim May 7 through May 13, 1957, as Youth Week.
- Board adopted Resolution No. 17783; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Board adopted a resolution in memoriam of Paul Bancroft.
- Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld], manager of Fort Miley Veterans' Hospital.
- The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a resolution urging public support for the Third Marine Division Association's third annual reunion.
- Supervisor Rolph presented a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for Flag Day 1957.
- A resolution in memory of [name withheld] was adopted by rising vote.
- Board voted to rescind its denial of [name withheld] and [name withheld] assessment application, then continued it one week.
- Resolution in memory of [name withheld] was unanimously adopted by rising vote.
- Board postponed its decision on the [name withheld] equalization application for 2101 Market Street pending a legal opinion.
- Board voted to rescind its earlier denial of [name withheld] and [name withheld] property assessment application.
- Hearing set for the Alemany Boulevard and Geneva Avenue rezoning appeal
- The Board unanimously adopted a resolution mourning Rev. [name withheld] by rising vote.
- Ballot argument favouring a charter amendment authorizing changes in the Health Service System was adopted by six to two.
- The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a ballot argument favouring the school district retirement credit charter amendment.
- Board authorized a ballot argument favoring a charter amendment letting retired city employees serve as paid expert witnesses.
- Ballot argument favouring a charter amendment exempting part-time non-civil service positions from civil service exams was adopted.
- Ballot argument favouring a charter amendment raising retirement allowances for certain retired policemen was adopted.
- Ballot argument favouring a charter amendment liberalizing Police Department retirement benefits was adopted by six to two.
- Ballot argument favouring a charter amendment ending public copying of civil service exam papers was moved; outcome not shown here.
- The Board adopted a resolution commending Commissioner and [name withheld] of the Salvation Army.
- A resolution authorizing a ballot argument for the firemen retirement allowances charter amendment was proposed by Supervisor Rolph.
- Board authorized a ballot argument favoring a charter amendment creating a confidential secretary for the City Attorney and Public Defender.
- Motion to let the Clerk accept an item from an unnamed source; the outcome continues on the next page.
- Board authorized a ballot argument favoring a charter amendment setting salary standardization for Police Department motorcycle personnel.
- Board adopted, with an amendment barring city funds, a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim United Nations Week.
- The Board was still considering an endorsement of Proposition J on the November 5, 1957 ballot.
- The Mayor was asked to appoint a citizens' committee for Veterans' Day, and the request was adopted.
- The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of architect [name withheld] by rising vote.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim October 22, 1957, as NATO Naval Chaplains' Day.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee to study a 1961 or 1962 World's Fair in San Francisco.
- Board proclaimed December 7, 1957, as [name withheld].
- Resolution in memory of Mr. and [name withheld] was adopted unanimously.
- Board adopted a resolution commending [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a motion sending a letter of condolence to the family of [name withheld] and adjourned in his memory.
- The Board adopted a motion sending a letter of condolence to the family of [name withheld] and adjourned in his memory.
- Board sends condolences to the family of the late [name withheld].
- The Board sent a letter of sympathy to the family of the late William H. McCarty and adjourned in his memory.
- Leaves of absence with permission to leave the state were granted to four city officials, including Police Commission president [name withheld], for February 1958 trips.
- The Board adopted a motion to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- Resolution urging public support for a fund-raising campaign for the San Francisco Working Boys' Club was adopted.
- Board approved a sympathy letter to the family of [name withheld] and adjourned in his memory.
- Board adopted a resolution commending the [name withheld] of America.
- The Board adopted a resolution urging San Franciscans to support the Little Symphony Orchestra's campaign.
- The Board voted by rising vote to send a letter of sympathy to the family of [name withheld].
- Supervisor Rolph moved to add a $12,000 Executive [name withheld] post to the Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity budget.
- The Finance Committee's amended 1958-1959 city budget was taken up for adoption; the vote is not yet shown.
- A letter of sympathy was approved for the family of the late [name withheld].
- Board sent a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- Board endorsed the Merionettes' trip to the national senior synchronized swimming championships in Houston, Texas.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim September 12-19, 1958, as Pacific Week.
- Steiner Street closed for the Fillmore Festival Holidays
- Resolution urges citizens to support the National Defense Resources Conference; outcome not shown on this page.
- Resolution honouring the late [name withheld] was adopted by a rising vote.
- Resolution congratulating Peerless Curtain Manufacturing Company was adopted.
- Channel Street land between Fourth and Seventh sought for the city
- Congratulations sent to Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
- Payroll deductions for American Legion Municipal Post No. 429 were proposed for addition; consideration continued one week.
- Resolution congratulating [name withheld] on his 68th birthday was adopted.
- Beckett Street made one-way northbound for now
- The Board adopted a resolution authorizing disposal of the relief map of California, after the City Attorney found it lawful.
- Chief Administrative Officer authorized to dispose of the Relief Map of California; resolution adopted.
- Resolution honouring the late [name withheld] was adopted, presented by Supervisor Rolph.
- Letterman Army Hospital was commended and congratulated by resolution 1019-58.
- The Board voted to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- The Board voted to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- Proposed raise for teller salary range, from $390-460 to $420-495, was defeated.
- Proposed raise for chief clerk salary range, from $595-715 to $635-750, was defeated.
- Proposed raise for Cashier C salary range, from $390-460 to $420-495, was defeated.
- Proposed raise for senior teller salary range, from $465-560 to $495-595, was defeated.
- Proposed raise for Cashier B salary range, from $485-585 to $505-600, was defeated.
- The Board adopted a motion to send a letter of sympathy to the family of [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim Pacific Week, September 18-27, 1959, and appoint a citizens' committee.
- The Board adopted a resolution commending the San Francisco Council and Troop No. 3 of the Boy Scouts of America.
- The Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld].
- Resolution commending the Guardsmen for sponsoring the Devil Pup campership program was adopted.
- Board temporarily postponed the $106,110 appropriation to validate 20 new positions across various city departments.
- The Board adopted by rising vote a motion sending a letter of sympathy to the family of [name withheld].
- Expressed the city's appreciation to Parke, Davis & Company and radio station KYA for a gift of Chloromycetin to Osaka.
- The Board adopted a motion sending a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- Flower show contract put off one week; not decided yet.
- Price for city code pamphlets set
- City urged review of how car insurance rates are set
- A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of part of the Ankeny, Ordway and Somerset Streets intersection; no one spoke.
- A resolution on eastbound Woodside Avenue turning into Portola Drive
- Western Air Lines commended for goodwill tour with cable car
- City backs plan to improve Bay deep-water shipping
- City asks Mayor to proclaim War Mothers'
- Board adopted a motion sending a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- Residence rule waived for city librarian post
- Board adopted a motion sending a letter of sympathy to the family of [name withheld].
- City asks Congress to back private Bay shipyards, opposing a fleet bill
- Twelfth and Funston Avenue paving bills confirmed for the contractor
- Pony feed and care money dropped from park budget
- Board honours the late
- Palace of [name withheld] deed and lease sent to committee.
- Motion to delay the Parker Avenue rezoning from R-3 to R-l-D failed on a tie vote, four to four.
- Side yard width rule for some houses sent back to committee.
- The Board directed the Assessor to report possessory interest tax on the University of California's commercial building at 68 Post Street.
- Dog leash ordinance on stray dogs under the Health Code was re-referred to the Public Health and Welfare Committee.
- The Board adopted a motion sending a letter of sympathy to the family of the late [name withheld].
- City formally welcomes the S.[name withheld] ship
- Mayor asked to name March 2-8 Silk Week
- Park deal for annual August flower show approved