Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 22, 1996

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, January 22, 1996 - 2:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Kevin Shelley presiding. CALLING THE ROLL The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley - 6. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Alioto, Kennedy, Migden, Teng - 4. Quorum present. Supervisor Alioto was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Kennedy was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Migden was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:14 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Severed from Consent Calendar Supervisor Kennedy requested that the following measures be severed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Recommendations of Budget Committee Consideration Continued [Appropriation, Adult Probation Department] Ordinance appropriating $609,913, Adult Probation Department, of federal recurring grant revenue to salaries, fringe benefits, indirect costs, travel, training, non-personal services, materials and supplies, equipment and services of other departments for the creation of three (3) positions to implement the San Francisco Criminal Justice Treatment Network for Women for fiscal year 1995-96; providing for ratification of action previously taken; placing $18,654 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-95-37, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to January 29, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 9. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Adult Probation Department] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1995/96), reflecting the creation of three (3) positions, 8434G Supv. Adult Probation Officer, 8442G Senior Probation Officer, 1424G Clerk Typist in the Adult Probation Department; companion measure to File 101-95-37. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-95-9, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to January 29, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 9. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. Request Granted Supervisor Kennedy requested that the Clerk send letter to Chief Adult Probation Officer requesting her attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting to answer questions the Supervisors have on the above items which would create three positions to implement the Criminal Justice Treatment Networks for Women. No objection and Clerk directed to comply. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Migden assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor. Supervisor Shelley requested that the following measure be severed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee Finally Passed (Supervisor Shelley Excused from Voting.) [Settlement, Modesto/Turlock Irrigation Districts] Ordinance authorizing settlement of regulatory proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving increased flows and fishery resource protection costs for the Lower Tuolumne River with costs not to exceed $2,420,000 and payment to the Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts of $3.5 million per year, with an escalation rate effective year six. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Bierman. File 46-96-2, Ordinance No. 35-96 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden - 8. Excused: Supervisor Shelley - 1. (See supra.) Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the Consent Calendar. Consent Calendar Recommendations of Budget Committee Finally Passed [Appropriation, Fire Department] Ordinance appropriating $1,603,432, Fire Department, of 1989 Earthquake Safety Bond interest earnings for capital improvement projects (lead and asbestos abatement and construction support services) at various fire stations for fiscal year 1995-96; placing $492,397 on reserve and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller) File 101-95-35, Ordinance No. 41-96 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed. [Appropriation, Department of Parking and Traffic] Ordinance appropriating $266,000, Department of Parking and Traffic, from the General Fund Reserve to a capital improvement project for soil remediation at St. Mary's Square Garage for fiscal year 1995-96; placing a reserve of $190,000. (Controller) File 101-95-36, Ordinance No. 42-96 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed. Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee Finally Passed [Airport Lease Modification No. 002, FAA] Ordinance approving Modification No. 002 of FAA Lease No. DOT-FA76WE-3702A between the United States of America (FAA) and the City and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission. (Airports Commission) File 27-95-21, Ordinance No. 36-96 Finally passed. [Airport Lease Modification, FAA] Ordinance approving, retroactively, lease number DTFA08-95-L-14707, CAT III ILS Localizer Runway 28R between the United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission. (Airports Commission) File 27-96-1, Ordinance No. 50-96 Finally passed. [Noemy Rincon v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Noemy Rincon against the City and County by payment of $85,000. (City Attorney) File 45-96-1, Ordinance No. 51-96 (Superior Court No. 957-725.) Finally passed. [Gerardo Dejelo/Antonia Dejelo v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Gerardo Dejelo and Antonia Dejelo against the City and County and Robert Johnston by payment of $200,000. (City Attorney) File 45-96-2, Ordinance No. 52-96 (Superior Court No. 951-919.) Finally passed. [Emilya Yudson vs. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Emilya Yudson against the City and County by payment of $10,000. (City Attorney) File 45-96-3, Ordinance No. 53-96 (Superior Court No. 965-454.) Finally passed. [Cross Complaint, Lavella v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of the City's cross-complaint in Michael Lavella, et al. v. City and County, et al., upon the receipt of $42,500.86. (City Attorney) File 46-96-1, Ordinance No. 54-96 (Superior Court No. 955-038.) Finally passed. [Land Lease, SFUSD - PTC] Ordinance authorizing and approving a thirty-five year lease with the San Francisco Unified School District, of certain school district property, located at Marina Middle School; and ratifying previous actions. (Public Transportation Commission) File 65-96-1, Ordinance No. 55-96 Finally passed. Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee Finally Passed [Landmark Designation, Brown's Opera House] Ordinance designating the Brown's Opera House (Victoria Theater) as Landmark No. 215, pursuant to Article 10 of the City Planning Code. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Migden, Teng, Leal. File 90-95-1, Ordinance No. 37-96 (City Planning Resolution No. 13979, adopted October 19, 1995). (Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 476, adopted May 17, 1995.). Finally passed. [Landmark Designation, El Capitan Theater/Hotel] Ordinance designating El Capitan Theater and Hotel as Landmark No. 214 pursuant to Article 10 of the City Planning Code. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Migden, Teng, Leal. File 90-95-2, Ordinance No. 38-96 (City Planning Resolution No. 13988, adopted October 19, 1995.) (Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 475, adopted May 17, 1995.). Finally passed. [Pacific Stock Exchange Building] Ordinance amending City Planning Code Appendix A by adding the 155 Sansome Street portion of the Pacific Stock Exchange Building to the list of Category I Buildings (historical landmark building). Sponsor Supervisor Shelley. File 115-95-13, Ordinance No. 47-96 (November 28, 1994 - Approved pursuant to City Planning Resolution No. 10165.) Finally passed. [1995 San Francisco Mechanical Code] Ordinance amending Mechanical Code by adopting by reference the 1994 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended by the 1995 California Mechanical Code, retaining and making applicable to the State Code all previously adopted San Francisco amendments to the State Code and findings of local conditions required by state law; republishing the retained San Francisco amendments in a separate volume with corrected section references and reformatting to correspond to the new State Code references and format; and making nonsubstantive editorial changes to conform the code to Charter Section 3.750; effective date of February 19, 1996. (Building Inspection Commission) File 122-95-1, Ordinance No. 49-96 Finally passed. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 9. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of Housing and Land Use Committee Finally Passed [Landmark Designation, Alhambra Theater] Ordinance designating Alhambra Theater as Landmark No. 217 pursuant to Article 10 of the City Planning Code. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Migden, Teng, Leal. File 90-95-3, Ordinance No. 39-96 (City Planning Resolution No. 14005, adopted November 9, 1995.) (Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 478, adopted June 7, 1995.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 8. Noes: Supervisor Kennedy - 1. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leal requested to be added as co-sponsor. NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Budget Committee Passed for Second Reading [Appropriation, Convention Facilities Management] Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $466,000, Convention Facilities Management Department, of Convention Facilities Funds to a capital improvement project (provide initial funding for the Moscone Expansion Project and final funding for the convention expansion study), for fiscal year 1995-96, placing $300,000 on reserve, providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller) File 101-95-40, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 9. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. The President resumed the Chair. [Mortgage Credit Certificates] Resolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Kaufman, Bierman, Hsieh, Leal. File 218-96-1, Resolution No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley - 9. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leal requested to be added as co-sponsor. Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee Adopted [Final Negative Declaration, One Loraine Court] Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that amending Section 209.9 of the City Planning Code to permit as a conditional use mortuary and Columbarium uses within Residential Zoning Districts on designated landmark sites will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng. File 115-95-17, Resolution No. 102-96 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. Passed for Second Reading [Columbarium/Mortuary Uses, Residential Districts] Ordinance amending Planning Code, to permit Columbarium and mortuary uses on landmark sites in Residential Zoning Districts which are within Height and Bulk Districts of 40 feet or less and subject to authorization of a conditional use. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng. File 115-95-17.1, Ordinance No. (Adds a new Section 209.9(j) to Section 209.9.) (City Planning Resolution No. 14000, adopted November 9, 1995.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. [Landmark Designation, Odd Fellows Columbarium] Ordinance designating the Odd Fellows Columbarium as Landmark No. 209 pursuant to Article 10 of the City Planning Code; companion measure to Files 115-95-17 and 115-95-17.1. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng. File 90-95-5, Ordinance No. (City Planning Resolution No. 13999, adopted November 9, 1995) (City Planning Resolution No. 14003, adopted November 9, 1995) (Landmarks Board Resolution No. 465, adopted November 2, 1995.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Migden assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor. Recommendations of Rules Committee Passed for Second Reading [Lead Poisoning Prevention Committee] Ordinance amending Health Code, to reduce the membership of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee from 29 members to 25 members. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley. File 118-96-1, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 1607.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. The President resumed the Chair. Adopted [Appointment, Delinquency Prevention Commission] Resolution appointing member to the Delinquency Prevention Commission, for a new four-year term ending June 30, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 92-95-47, Resolution No. 101-96 (Cynthia M. Seymour, Seat No. 21817, vice Thomatra Scott, term expired.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. Recess The Board, at the hour of 2:55 p.m., took a brief recess. Reconvening of the Board The Board, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., reconvened. Quorum present. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Consideration Continued [Public Hearing] Hearing appealing decision of City Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14022, dated November 30, 1995, approving Conditional Use Application No. 95.255C, for a Planned Unit Development to allow demolition of a fire-damaged, two-story commercial structure and accessory parking lot, construction of 30 low income rental dwelling units and 30 off-street parking spaces, and authorizing exceptions from Planning Code requirements for rear yard depth, front setback, and moderation of building front, and authorizing conditional use approval for a building height of 46 feet in an RM-1 (Lot 1A-Mixed Residential, Low Density) and RM-2 (Lot 1-Residential, Mixed, Moderate Density) District with a 50-X height and bulk designation on property located at 1010 South Van Ness Avenue; Lots 1 and 1A in Assessor's Block 3615. File 37-95-9 (Appeal filed December 27, 1995.) (Exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")). (The appellant and applicant jointly requested a continuance to February 20, 1996.) Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Shelley, Teng - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Migden - 2. (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) [Zoning Appeal] Motion approving decision of City Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14022, approving Conditional Use Application No. 95.255C, on property located at 1010 South Van Ness Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. File 37-95-9.1 Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Shelley, Teng - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Migden - 2. [Zoning Appeal] Motion disapproving decision of City Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14022, approving Conditional Use Application No. 95.255C, on property located at 1010 South Van Ness Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. File 37-95-9.2 Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Shelley, Teng - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Migden - 2. [Findings] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 95.255C, on property located at 1010 South Van Ness Avenue, for action by the Board at its next meeting. File 37-95-9.3 Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Shelley, Teng - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Migden - 2. PUBLIC COMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Desiree Miles, school issues; Wendy Loren, police harassment; Leboriae P. Smoore, police brutality; Caroline, crime specialist. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE These measures were introduced at a prior meeting of the Board with action requested at this meeting. Any Supervisor may require these measures to go to committee unless a motion to suspend the rules is adopted by eight votes (or a unanimous vote if only six or seven members are present). An "aye" vote is (a) a vote in favor of suspending the rule requiring reference to committee, and (b) a vote in favor of adoption of the measures. Eight votes (or a unanimous vote if only six or seven members are present) is required. Adopted [Commend Alice Fong Yu] Resolution commending Alice Fong Yu and the Alice Fong Yu Alternative School and declaring January 27, 1996 to be Alice Fong Yu Alternative School Day in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Ammiano, Bierman, Kennedy, Leal, Hsieh, Shelley, Alioto, Kaufman. File 6-96-12, Resolution No. 107-96 (January 16, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 22, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Kaufman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Nazi Records] Resolution urging the Department of State in Hamburg, Germany to cease the destruction of files in the State Archives in Hamburg pertaining to criminal cases during the Nazi period. Sponsors Supervisors Migden, Bierman, Kaufman. File 13-96-1, Resolution No. 115-96 (January 16, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 22, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Kaufman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Social Services Program Task Force] Resolution requesting the Human Rights Commission create a task force to investigate and make recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors regarding problems and issues arising from city funded social services programs operated by churches and religious organizations. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto, Leal, Migden, Bierman. File 174-96-002, Resolution No. 123-96 (January 16, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 22, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Final Map, 265 Union Street] Motion approving final map of 265 Union Street, a Condominium Project, being a resubdivision of Lot 24 in Assessor's Block 113, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-96-1 (January 16, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 22, 1996.) Adopted. [Final Map, 445 Bush Street] Motion approving final map of Pacific States Building, 445 Bush Street, a Condominium Project, being a resubdivision of Lot 25 in Assessor's Block 287, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-96-2 (January 16, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 22, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. IMMEDIATE ADOPTION CALENDAR These measures are being introduced at this meeting. A unanimous vote is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to committee. Adopted [Leaves of Absence] Resolution granting leaves of absence to various city and county officers with permission to leave the state. (Clerk of the Board) File 1-96-4, Resolution No. 94-96 (Tom Hsieh, member, Board of Supervisors, January 29; Willie B. Kennedy, member, Board of Supervisors, January 26 - 28; Michael Hennessey, Sheriff, Office of the Sheriff, January 22 - 23; Calvin Louie, Commissioner, Human Rights Commission, January 13 - 18, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing item on the Immediate Adoption Calendar was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. IMPERATIVE CALENDAR Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. Adopted [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that the resolutions being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. [Imperative Resolution] Adopted [Commend Rudy Galindo] Resolution commending Rudy Galindo, 1996 National Men's Figure Skating Champion - a Northern California native who is the first Latino and first openly Gay figure skating champion in history. File 006-96-013, Resolution No. 95-96 Supervisors Leal, Migden, Ammiano, Kaufman, Bierman, Hsieh, Teng, Alioto, Shelley presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng - 10. OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Vehicle Alarms] Substitute ordinance amending Police Code Section 3703 to decrease the length of time an audible vehicle alarm system may sound. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 121-94-010. [Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer] Ordinance appropriating $1,600,000, Chief Administrative Officer, of 911 Project Funds for the purchase of mobile computing terminals (provide local match for Cops More grant). Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Budget Committee. File 101-95-044. [Newspaper Theft] Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 630 to prohibit the unauthorized removal of newspapers from newsracks, storefronts and residential properties. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 121-96-003. Referred to Board [Commend 1996 Academic Decathlon] Resolution congratulating and commending the students, teachers and staff of the thirteen San Francisco high schools participating in the 1996 Academic Decathlon. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 006-96-014. [Commend World Journal Newspaper] Resolution commending the World Journal Newspaper on its Twentieth Anniversary and declaring February 12, 1996 to be "World Journal Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Hsieh, Teng, Migden, Leal, Kaufman, Bierman, Alioto, Ammiano, Kennedy, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 006-96-015. [Commend Michelle Kwan] Resolution commending Michelle Kwan for her achievements as the National Figure Skating Championships Women's Champion. Supervisors Teng, Hsieh, Shelley, Leal, Kaufman, Bierman, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 006-96-016. [State AIDS Drug Program] Resolution urging the Governor and the California State Legislature to support and approve a $7 million augmentation requested by the State Department of Health Services for the State AIDS Drug Assistance Program to cover funding shortfalls for the current contract period and to allow for siquanivir and epivir (3TC) to be added to the formulary for the current contract period and to identify and establish a permanent funding source for the State AIDS Drug Assistance Program to prevent continued budgetary deficits and to cover the costs necessary to purchase Food and Drug Administration approved drugs for inclusion to the State AIDS Drug Program formulary; and declaring that it is the policy of the City and County of San Francisco that the availability of drug subsidies to those in medical need, living with life threatening illness, should be based on medical necessity rather than budgetary concerns. Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 012-96-005.01. [Public Benefits to Legal Immigrants] Resolution opposing proposed federal legislation precluding legal immigrants from receiving public benefits. Supervisors Leal, Teng, Hsieh, Bierman, Ammiano, Kaufman, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 013-96-002. Referred to Committee [Stop Intersection, 46th Avenue/Vicente Street] Resolution designating 46th Avenue and Vicente Street as an all-way "Stop" intersection. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee. File 018-96-002. [Stop Intersection, 46th Avenue/Ulloa Street] Resolution designating 46th Avenue and Ulloa Street as an all-way Stop intersection. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee. File 018-96-003. [Health Service System] Resolution authorizing the Director of Health Services to write to Kaiser Permanente and all other such health plan providers informing them that as an employee/retiree health plan provider they are expected to make available the most current and effective preventative care treatment for HIV disease/AIDS and all life-threatening illnesses to everyone enrolled in San Francisco's employee/retiree health plans. Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto, Migden presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 078-96-002. Referred to Board [Red Light Camera Funding] Resolution urging the Mayor and the Parking and Traffic Commission to approve a request for supplemental budget appropriation for revenue neutral funding for the administration of a one year pilot project to test photographic enforcement of red light violations. Supervisor Leal presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 190-96-002. Motions: Referred to Board [Local Emergency, December 1995 Storms] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the December 1995 storms. Supervisors Shelley, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 270-95-006.03. [Local Emergency, Needle Exchange Program] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Migden, Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 29, 1996. File 030-96-001.01. Referred to Committee [Management Audits, Budget Analyst Contract] Draft motion directing the Clerk of the Board to amend the Budget Analyst Agreement for Professional Services to include completion of management audits of all City and County departments every eight years on an on-going basis and to submit a supplemental appropriation request in the amount of $275,000 to fund the expansion for six months in fiscal year 1995-96 and to increase the Budget Analyst's annual budget by the amount of $550,000 in future fiscal years in accordance with Section 4 of the agreement. Supervisors Kaufman, Teng presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 098-96-001. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 097-96-003. [Employee Pay Warrants] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to add Section 18.7.1 relating to the designation of person to receive warrants or checks on death of employee. (Controller) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 025-96-001. [Prop J Contract, Janitorial Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that janitorial services for the Port of San Francisco can be practically performed by a private contractor at lower cost than by City and County employees. (Port of San Francisco) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 028-96-002. [Emergency Repair, Agricultural Building Skylight] Resolution approving a declaration of emergency for replacement of the deteriorated skylight of the Agricultural Building, Embarcadero and Mission Street, under the control of the Port of San Francisco. (Port Commission) Referred to Budget Committee. File 068-96-001. [Disaster Relief Funds] Resolution authorizing the Mayor and other designated City and County officials to execute and file, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, an application for Federal and/or State Financial Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Federal Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the State Natural Disaster Assistance Act for funds as a result of the December 1995 storms. (Controller) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 143-95-007. [Federal Grant, "COPS MORE" Program] Substitute resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred One Dollars($2,713,801.00) for a project known as the "Equipment and Technology Component" of the "COPS MORE Program" and agreeing to provide a cash match in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine ($1,604,789.00) Dollars. (Police Department) Referred to Budget Committee. Requests Granted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Kennedy, that letter be sent to Director, Bayview Hunter's Point Foundation requesting report regarding the status of the Critical Incident Response Team and the advisory committee which was created by the Board of Supervisors. By Supervisor Kennedy, that letter be sent to Director of Health requesting report regarding the progress of the Critical Incident Response Team. By Supervisor Leal, that letter be sent to the Honorable Public Transportation Commission to urge them to authorize the Director of Public Transportation to apply for funds to improve the safety and livability of the Mission Street corridor by installing pedestrian scale lighting between 13th and Randall Streets. By Supervisor Alioto, that City Attorney prepare ordinance which would establish an independent citizens review committee to solicit, screen and evaluate bids to conduct a feasibility study on the municipalization of the electrical utilities distribution system in San Francisco. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:01 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 12, 1996. I, John L. Taylor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited. John L. Taylor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors