# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 12, 1996

- Meeting date: 1996-02-12
- Document type: minutes
- Source format: HTML
- Extracted pages: 1
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## Structured legislative records

### File 101-95-49: Appropriation, Department of Parking and Traffic

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### File 101-95-49: Public Employment

- Pages: 1

### File 101-95-50: Appropriation, Sheriff's Department

- Pages: 1

### File 18-96-1: Stop Signs, Various Locations

- Pages: 1

### File 19-96-1: Parking Regulations, Huron Avenue

- Pages: 1

### File 20-96-1: Traffic Regulations, Market Street

- Pages: 1

### File 20-96-2: Traffic Regulations, Various Locations

- Pages: 1

### File 40-96-1: Residential Parking Area "J", Sunset/Parnassus

- Pages: 1

### File 40-96-2: Residential Parking Area "U", South of Market

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Residential Parking Area "U", South of Market] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "U" in the South of Market Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-96-2, Resolution No. 154-96 Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: Action text unavailable.
  - Absent: Alioto

### File 101-95-46: Appropriation, Department of City Planning

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appropriation, Department of City Planning] Ordinance appropriating $101,874, Department of City Planning, of Planning Fee revenue, to salaries and mandatory fringe benefits to reduce salary savings for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller) File 101-95-46, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 101-95-47: Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer] Ordinance appropriating $50,000, Chief Administrative Officer, from the General Fund Reserve to professional services to provide funding for negotiations with Viacom/TCI for fiscal year 1995-96; placing $10,500 on reserve; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller) File 101-95-47, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 101-95-48: Appropriation, Art Commission

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appropriation, Art Commission] Ordinance appropriating $201,348, Art Commission, $200,000 from the Reserve for Cultural Centers and $1,348 from the General Fund Reserve, for various facilities maintenance improvements for fiscal year 1995-96; placing $197,488 on reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman. File 101-95-48, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 84-96-1: Easement

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Easement] Resolution authorizing the City and County to acquire, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, a temporary construction easement to be used as a staging area during construction of the Islais Creek Project, through a portion of the real property identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 4349/15 and to adopt findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) File 84-96-1, Resolution No. 157-96 Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 101-94-86: Appropriation, Fire Department

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: rejection
  - Action: [Appropriation, Fire Department] Ordinance appropriating $600,000, Fire Department, of 1992 Fire Protection Bond proceeds for Capital Improvement Project (design of new 911 Dispatch Center) for fiscal year 1995-96; subject of previous budgetary denial. (Budget Committee) File 101-94-86, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 101-95-44: Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer] Ordinance appropriating $1,600,000, Chief Administrative Officer, of 911 Project Funds for the purpose of mobile computing terminals (provide local match for Cops More grant); placing $1,600,000 on reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano. File 101-95-44, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 97-96-2: 911 Emergency Response Fund Interest

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: amendment
  - Action: [911 Emergency Response Fund Interest] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to require effective January 1, 1996, that interest earned from the fund be retained in the fund to be expended only for the purposes for which the fund was established. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano. File 97-96-2, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 10.204.) Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 143-95-7: Federal Grant, "COPS MORE" Program

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Federal Grant, "COPS MORE" Program] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept and expend funds in the amount of two million seven hundred thirteen thousand eight hundred one dollars ($2,713,801) 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; waiving indirect costs; placing $2,591,295 on reserve and providing for ratification of action previously taken. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano. File 143-95-7, Resolution No. 140-96 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 143-95-7: 911 Lease Revenue Bonds

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [911 Lease Revenue Bonds] Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County to reimburse certain expenditures (construction of a combined dispatch center, equipment and computer-aided dispatch systems for police, fire and emergency medical services) from proceeds of future indebtedness; and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a plan of finance; companion measure to File 143-95-7. (Chief Administrative Officer) File 170-95-14, Resolution No. 141-96 Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 216-95-1: Final Negative Declaration, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center

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- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: [Final Negative Declaration, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center] Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that the new 911 Emergency Dispatch Center for the property located at 1003 Turk Street in the Margaret S. Hayward Playground, Assessor's Block 759, Lot 1, will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano. File 216-95-1, Resolution No. Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 216-95-1: Combined Emergency Communications Center, 1003 Turk Street

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: [Combined Emergency Communications Center, 1003 Turk Street] Ordinance selecting and setting aside certain real property at 1003 Turk Street in the Margaret S. Hayward Playground, Assessor's Block 759, Lot 1, for the construction and operation of a new Combined Emergency Communications Center; adopting findings that such project is in conformity with the Master Plan and consistent with the eight priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and adopting and incorporating findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; companion measure to File 216-95-1. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano. File 216-95-1.1, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to February 20, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 78-96-2: Health Service System

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Health Service System] Resolution urging the Health Service Board and 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. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto, Migden, Leal, Bierman. File 78-96-2, Resolution No. 156-96 Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 124-96-1: Vehicle Weight Restriction, Scott Street

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: amendment
  - Action: [Vehicle Weight Restriction, Scott Street] Ordinance amending Traffic Code, adding Scott Street, between California and Bush Streets, to the list of streets upon which a commercial vehicle weight restriction shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 124-96-1, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 28.5.46.) Passed for second reading by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 19-95-9.1: Parking Regulations, Townsend Street

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Parking Regulations, Townsend Street] Resolution enacting parking regulations at Townsend Street, south side, from 5th Street to 300 feet easterly, by establishing Two Hour parking time limit, 7 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday. (Housing and Land Use Committee) File 19-95-9.1, Resolution No. 138-96 (Two Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, Establish Townsend Street, south side, from 5th Street to 300 feet easterly.) (September 18, 1995 - Rereferred to Committee.) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 200-95-8: Public Works Landmark Trees

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: amendment
  - Action: [Public Works Landmark Trees] Resolution ((requesting the Board of Supervisors to designate)) designating four tree locations (1801 Bush Street; Dolores Street, center island, Third Street and Yosemite Street; 1701 Franklin Street) for landmark tree status because of their historical associations, aesthetic qualities, or contribution to the City's overall character. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman. File 200-95-8, Resolution No. 142-96 Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to amend title, line two, by deleting "Requesting the Board of Supervisors to designate" and inserting "Designating". Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: amendment
  - Action: Adopted as amended by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 223-96-1: Liquor License Transfer, 2300 16th St., Unit #203

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- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Liquor License Transfer, 2300 16th St., Unit #203] Resolution determining that the transfer of a liquor license for Safeway Store #1490 from 2300 16th Street to 2300 16th Street, Unit #203, will serve the convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California and Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use Committee) File 223-96-1, Resolution No. 162-96 Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 19-96-2: Parking Regulations, Various Locations

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting parking regulations at various locations, to accommodate Muni's high level wheelchair accessible streetcar boarding platforms. (Housing and Land Use Committee) File 19-96-2, Resolution No. 149-96 (Diagonal (45-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish 29th Street, north side, from Church Street to 255 feet westerly (255-foot zone); Ashton Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to 100 feet southerly (100-foot zone); Day Street, south side, from 55 feet to 270 feet west of Church Street (215-foot zone); Faxon Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to 127 feet southerly (127-foot zone). Diagonal (60)-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish 22nd Avenue, west side, from 30 feet to 490 feet south of Santiago Street (460-foot zone).) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 20-96-2.1: Traffic Regulations, Various Locations

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- Vote 1: other
  - Action: (90-foot zone); Ocean Avenue, north side, between Dorado Terrace and Faxon Avenue; Ocean Avenue, south side, between Ashton and Jules Avenues; Ocean Avenue, south side, from Jules Avenue to 70 feet easterly (70-foot zone); San Jose Avenue, east side, from Seneca Avenue to 145 feet northerly (145-foot zone); San Jose Avenue, east side, from Seneca Avenue to 60-feet southerly (60-foot zone); Taraval Street, north side, between Sunset Boulevard and 36th Avenue; Taraval Street, north side, from 23rd Avenue to 175 feet westerly (175-foot zone); Taraval Street, north side, from 23rd Avenue to 45 feet easterly (45-foot zone); Taraval Street, north side, from 36th Avenue to 140 feet easterly (140-foot zone); Taraval Street, south side, between Sunset Boulevard and 37th Avenue; Taraval Street, south side, from 22nd Avenue to 175 feet easterly (175-foot zone); Taraval Street, south side, from 37th Avenue to 185 feet westerly (185-foot zone); Transit and Left Turns only - Establish Taraval Street, eastbound, within streetcar lane between Sunset Boulevard and 38th Avenue; Taraval Street, westbound, within streetcar lane between Sunset Boulevard and 35th Avenue.) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 92-94-27.4: Appointments

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- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appointments] Resolution appointing members to the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board, for new three-year terms ending August 31, 1998. (Rules Committee) File 92-94-27.4, Resolution No. 137-96 (Susan T. Obata, M.D., Seat No. 22803, vice Ellie Journey, term expired; Harry Z. Coren, M.D., Seat No. 22810, health professional, vice himself, term expired; Elena Fuentes-Afflick, M.D. MPH, Seat No. 22812, health professional, vice Father James Goode, term expired.) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 92-95-38: Appointments

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appointments] Resolution appointing members to the Drug Abuse Advisory Board, for new three-year terms ending October 1, 1998. (Rules Committee) File 92-95-38, Resolution No. 139-96 (Juan Oyarzun, Seat No. 22103, public-at-large, vice himself, term expired; Mary Louise Adlo-Robinson, Seat No. 22108, public-at-large, vice herself, term expired.) Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 211-96-2: Public Hearing

- Pages: 1

### File 226-96-1: Public Hearing

- Pages: 1

### File 92-96-9: Appointment

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appointment] Resolution appointing Supervisor Kevin Shelley to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors. (Clerk of the Board) File 92-96-9, Resolution No. 158-96 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 12, 1996.) Supervisor Shelley Excused from Voting On advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Shelley requested to be excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor Shelley from voting. Motion to excuse Supervisor Shelley from voting adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 3: other
  - Action: Action text unavailable.
  - Excused: Shelley

### File 92-96-10: Appointment

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appointment] Resolution appointing Supervisor Sue Bierman to the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. (Clerk of the Board) File 92-96-10, Resolution No. 159-96 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 12, 1996.) Supervisor Bierman Excused from Voting On advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Bierman requested to be excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to excuse Supervisor Bierman from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 3: other
  - Action: Action text unavailable.
  - Excused: Bierman

### File 92-96-11: Appointment

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Appointment] Resolution appointing Supervisor Tom Ammiano to the Executive Committee of the Association of Bay Area Government, for the unexpired portion of two year term ending June 30, 1996. (Clerk of the Board) File 92-96-11, Resolution No. 161-96 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 12, 1996.) Supervisor Ammiano Excused from Voting On advise of the City Attorney, Supervisor Ammiano requested to be excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to excuse Supervisor Ammiano from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 3: other
  - Action: Action text unavailable.
  - Excused: Ammiano

### File 3-96-1: Lien

- Pages: 1

### File 6-96-22: Commend George Washington High school

- Pages: 1

### File 60-96-2: Ballot Measure, Proposition 197, Mountain Lions

- Pages: 1

### File 270-95-6.4: Local Emergency, December 1995 Storms

- Pages: 1

### File 30-96-1.2: Local Emergency, Needle Exchange Program

- Pages: 1

### File 165-96-1.1: China Basin Ballpark Benefits Report

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: referral
  - Action: [China Basin Ballpark Benefits Report] Motion directing the Budget Analyst to prepare a report analyzing any and all benefits to the City that might result from the construction of the proposed China Basin Ballpark as being considered by the voters at the March 26, 1996 election; requesting that the report be given highest priority. Sponsor Supervisor Hsieh. File 165-96-1.1 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 12, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 1-96-7: Leaves of Absence

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [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 1-96-7, Resolution No. 143-96 (Tom Ammiano, member, Board of Supervisors, March 9 - 13 and March 29 - April 3; Tom Hsieh, member, Board of Supervisors, February 25 - 27 and March 9 - 13; Susan Leal, member, Board of Supervisors, March 6 - 20, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing item on the Immediate Adoption Calendar was adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: 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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Migden, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki
- Vote 3: other
  - Action: [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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Migden, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 006-96-024: Friends of the Urban Forest

- Pages: 1
- Vote 1: other
  - Action: [Friends of the Urban Forest] Resolution commending the ongoing efforts of the Friends of the Urban Forest and celebrating the planting of the organization's 20,000th tree. File 006-96-024, Resolution No. 146-96 Supervisors Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Alioto, Yaki, Bierman, Kaufman, Migden, Ammiano, Kennedy, Leal presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki

### File 222-96-001: Discrimination, Disabled in Employment

- Pages: 1

### File 006-96-025: Commend Herb Caen

- Pages: 1

### File 006-96-026: Commend Jewish Museum

- Pages: 1

### File 012-96-009: State Legislation AB 2084

- Pages: 1

### File 013-96-004: Internet First Amendment Rights

- Pages: 1

### File 013-96-005: Medicaid Cuts

- Pages: 1

### File 033-96-001: Appointment, Redevelopment Agency

- Pages: 1

### File 111-96-001: Interim Controls, 24th Street

- Pages: 1

### File 111-96-001.01: Interim Controls, 24th Street, Permits

- Pages: 1

### File 172-96-003: Liability, Consulting Contractor

- Pages: 1

### File 200-96-002: Coit Tower Pioneer Park Stairway

- Pages: 1

### File 207-96-002: Phelan Loop and Campus Safety

- Pages: 1

### File 007-96-001: Municipal Railway Services, Seniors and Disabled

- Pages: 1

### File 215-96-002: Summer Youth Jobs Program Funding

- Pages: 1

## Extracted text

### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/1155/1996-02-12-minutes#page-1)

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 Monday, February 12, 1996 - 5:00 p.m.

 The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in special session on the above

 date at George Washington High School with President Kevin Shelley presiding.

 CALLING THE ROLL

 The meeting was called to order at 5:17 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were

 noted present:

 Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Noted absent at first roll call:

 Supervisor Alioto - 1.

 Quorum present.

 Supervisor Alioto was noted present at 5:37 p.m.

 APPROVAL OF JOURNALS

 There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Migden,

 moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Tuesday, January 16 and Monday, January 22, 1996, be approved.

 Motion carried by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Absent: Supervisor Alioto - 1.

 Suspension of the Rules

 Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Rule 2.21 of the Rules of Order of

 the Board of Supervisors in order to receive the George Washington High School Choir and to present a

 Certificate of Honor to the school.

 No objection and motion carried.

 George Washington High School Choir

 The George Washington High School Choir sang the Star Spangled Banner.

 Presentation Made

 President Shelley acknowledged the presence of Principal Donald R. Mitchell and asked the

 representatives of the school to come to the podium so that he can, on behalf of Board of Supervisors,

 present the school with a Certificate of Honor commemorating its 60th Anniversary.

 The Student Body President thanked the Board of Supervisors for the honor bestowed upon the school.

 CONSENT CALENDAR

 Recommendations of Budget Committee

 Passed for Second Reading

 [Appropriation, Department of Parking and Traffic]

 Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $141,990, Department of Parking

 and Traffic, from salaries and fringe benefits, for the creation and

 deletion of nine (9) positions for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)

 File 101-95-49, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading.

 [Public Employment]

 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,

 1995/96) reflecting the creation of nine (9) positions; companion

 measure to File 101-95-49. (Department of Human Resources)

 File 102-95-10, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading.

 [Appropriation, Sheriff's Department]

 Ordinance appropriating $150,000, Sheriff's Department, of

 Sheriff-State Authorized Revenue Fund, to replace eight vehicles for

 fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)

 File 101-95-50, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading.

 Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee

 Adopted

 [Stop Signs, Various Locations]

 Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections,

 at various locations. (Housing and Land Use Committee)

 File 18-96-1, Resolution No.

 (Stop Signs - Establish

 21st Avenue and Anza Street, northeast and southwest corners,

 stopping Anza Street (makes this an all-way Stop);

 18th and Shotwell Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping

 18th Street (makes this an all-way Stop);

 19th and Shotwell Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping

 19th Street (makes this an all-way Stop);

 21st and Shotwell Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping

 21st Street (makes this an all-way Stop).)

 Adopted.

 [Parking Regulations, Huron Avenue]

 Resolution rescinding parking regulations on Huron Avenue. (Housing

 and Land Use Committee)

 File 19-96-1, Resolution No. 147-96

 (Two Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 AM - 6PM, Except Sunday Rescind

 Huron Avenue both sides, between Laura Street and Lawrence Avenue.)

 Adopted.

 [Traffic Regulations, Market Street]

 Resolution enacting Traffic Regulations on Market Street.

 (Housing and Land Use Committee)

 File 20-96-1, Resolution No. 150-96

 (Right Lane must turn Right - Establish

 Market Street, eastbound, at Duboce Street;

 Market Street, eastbound, at Noe Street;

 Market Street, westbound, at Church Street.)

 Adopted.

 [Traffic Regulations, Various Locations]

 Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations at various

 locations. (Housing and Land Use Committee)

 File 20-96-2, Resolution No. 151-96

 (Left or Right Turns only 7:30 AM-8:30 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 Monday through Friday - Establish

 Fair Oaks Street, southbound, at 24th Street.

 No Turn on Red - Establish

 Kearny Street, northbound, at The Embarcadero;

 North Point Street, eastbound, at The Embarcadero.

 No U-Turn - Establish

 The Embarcadero, northbound, at Bay Street.

 Right Lane must turn right, except MUNI - Rescind

 Right Lane must turn right, except Buses - Establish

 Van Ness Avenue, southbound, at Bay Street.)

 Adopted.

 [Residential Parking Area "J", Sunset/Parnassus]

 Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area

 "J" in the Sunset/Parnassus Heights Area and adding to the list of

 streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of

 Parking and Traffic)

 File 40-96-1, Resolution No. 153-96

 Adopted.

 [Residential Parking Area "U", South of Market]

 Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area

 "U" in the South of Market Area and adding to the list of streets upon

 which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and

 Traffic)

 File 40-96-2, Resolution No. 154-96

 Adopted.

 The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the

 following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,

 Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Absent: Supervisor Alioto - 1.

 REGULAR CALENDAR

 NEW BUSINESS

 Recommendations of Budget Committee

 Passed for Second Reading

 [Appropriation, Department of City Planning]

 Ordinance appropriating $101,874, Department of City Planning, of

 Planning Fee revenue, to salaries and mandatory fringe benefits to

 reduce salary savings for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)

 File 101-95-46, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer]

 Ordinance appropriating $50,000, Chief Administrative Officer, from the

 General Fund Reserve to professional services to provide funding for

 negotiations with Viacom/TCI for fiscal year 1995-96; placing $10,500

 on reserve; providing for ratification of action previously taken.

 (Controller)

 File 101-95-47, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Appropriation, Art Commission]

 Ordinance appropriating $201,348, Art Commission, $200,000 from the

 Reserve for Cultural Centers and $1,348 from the General Fund Reserve,

 for various facilities maintenance improvements for fiscal year

 1995-96; placing $197,488 on reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman.

 File 101-95-48, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman

 requested to be added as sponsors.

 Adopted

 [Easement]

 Resolution authorizing the City and County to acquire, on behalf of the

 Department of Public Works, a temporary construction easement to be

 used as a staging area during construction of the Islais Creek

 Project, through a portion of the real property identified as

 Assessor's Parcel No. 4349/15 and to adopt findings pursuant to City

 Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)

 File 84-96-1, Resolution No. 157-96

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 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 Joint Rules/Budget Committee

 Passed for Second Reading

 [Appropriation, Fire Department]

 Ordinance appropriating $600,000, Fire Department, of 1992 Fire

 Protection Bond proceeds for Capital Improvement Project (design of

 new 911 Dispatch Center) for fiscal year 1995-96; subject of previous

 budgetary denial. (Budget Committee)

 File 101-94-86, Ordinance No.

 (Fiscal Impact.)

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer]

 Ordinance appropriating $1,600,000, Chief Administrative Officer, of

 911 Project Funds for the purpose of mobile computing terminals

 (provide local match for Cops More grant); placing $1,600,000 on

 reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano.

 File 101-95-44, Ordinance No.

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 [911 Emergency Response Fund Interest]

 Ordinance amending Administrative Code to require effective January 1,

 1996, that interest earned from the fund be retained in the fund to be

 expended only for the purposes for which the fund was established.

 Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano.

 File 97-96-2, Ordinance No.

 (Amends Section 10.204.)

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 Adopted

 [Federal Grant, "COPS MORE" Program]

 Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept and expend funds

 in the amount of two million seven hundred thirteen thousand eight

 hundred one dollars ($2,713,801) 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; waiving indirect costs; placing $2,591,295 on reserve and

 providing for ratification of action previously taken. Sponsors Supervisors

 Shelley, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano.

 File 143-95-7, Resolution No. 140-96

 (Fiscal Impact.)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 [911 Lease Revenue Bonds]

 Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County to reimburse

 certain expenditures (construction of a combined dispatch center,

 equipment and computer-aided dispatch systems for police, fire and

 emergency medical services) from proceeds of future indebtedness; and

 authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a plan of

 finance; companion measure to File 143-95-7. (Chief Administrative

 Officer)

 File 170-95-14, Resolution No. 141-96

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Consideration Continued

 [Final Negative Declaration, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center]

 Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining

 that the new 911 Emergency Dispatch Center for the property located at

 1003 Turk Street in the Margaret S. Hayward Playground,

 Assessor's Block 759, Lot 1, will have no significant impact on the

 environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative

 Declaration. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano.

 File 216-95-1, Resolution No.

 Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to

 continue consideration to February 20, 1996.

 Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 [Combined Emergency Communications Center, 1003 Turk Street]

 Ordinance selecting and setting aside certain real property at 1003

 Turk Street in the Margaret S. Hayward Playground, Assessor's Block

 759, Lot 1, for the construction and operation of a new Combined

 Emergency Communications Center; adopting findings that such project

 is in conformity with the Master Plan and consistent with the eight

 priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and adopting

 and incorporating findings pursuant to the California Environmental

 Quality Act; companion measure to File 216-95-1. Sponsors Supervisors

 Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Kennedy, Yaki, Ammiano.

 File 216-95-1.1, Ordinance No.

 (Fiscal Impact.)

 Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to

 continue consideration to February 20, 1996.

 Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Kennedy, Yaki,

 Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 The President resumed the Chair.

 Recommendation of Health, Public Safety and Environment Committee

 Adopted

 [Health Service System]

 Resolution urging the Health Service Board and 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. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto, Migden,

 Leal, Bierman.

 File 78-96-2, Resolution No. 156-96

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to

 be added as co-sponsor.

 Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee

 Passed for Second Reading

 [Vehicle Weight Restriction, Scott Street]

 Ordinance amending Traffic Code, adding Scott Street, between

 California and Bush Streets, to the list of streets upon which a

 commercial vehicle weight restriction shall apply. (Department of

 Parking and Traffic)

 File 124-96-1, Ordinance No.

 (Adds Section 28.5.46.)

 Passed for second reading by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Adopted

 [Parking Regulations, Townsend Street]

 Resolution enacting parking regulations at Townsend Street, south side,

 from 5th Street to 300 feet easterly, by establishing Two Hour parking

 time limit, 7 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday. (Housing and Land Use

 Committee)

 File 19-95-9.1, Resolution No. 138-96

 (Two Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday,

 Establish

 Townsend Street, south side, from 5th Street to 300 feet easterly.)

 (September 18, 1995 - Rereferred to Committee.)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Adopted as Amended

 [Public Works Landmark Trees]

 Resolution ((requesting the Board of Supervisors to designate))

 designating four tree locations (1801 Bush Street; Dolores

 Street, center island, Third Street and Yosemite Street; 1701 Franklin

 Street) for landmark tree status because of their historical

 associations, aesthetic qualities, or contribution to the City's

 overall character. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman.

 File 200-95-8, Resolution No. 142-96

 Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to amend

 title, line two, by deleting "Requesting the Board of Supervisors to

 designate" and inserting "Designating".

 Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Adopted as amended by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Adopted

 [Liquor License Transfer, 2300 16th St., Unit #203]

 Resolution determining that the transfer of a liquor license for

 Safeway Store #1490 from 2300 16th Street to 2300 16th Street, Unit

 #203, will serve the convenience and necessity of the people of the

 City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4

 of the California and Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use

 Committee)

 File 223-96-1, Resolution No. 162-96

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]

 Resolution enacting parking regulations at various locations, to

 accommodate Muni's high level wheelchair accessible streetcar boarding

 platforms. (Housing and Land Use Committee)

 File 19-96-2, Resolution No. 149-96

 (Diagonal (45-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish

 29th Street, north side, from Church Street to 255 feet westerly

 (255-foot zone);

 Ashton Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to 100 feet southerly

 (100-foot zone);

 Day Street, south side, from 55 feet to 270 feet west of Church

 Street (215-foot zone);

 Faxon Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to 127 feet southerly

 (127-foot zone).

 Diagonal (60)-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish

 22nd Avenue, west side, from 30 feet to 490 feet south of Santiago

 Street (460-foot zone).)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Traffic Regulations, Various Locations]

 Resolution enacting traffic regulations to accommodate Muni's high

 level wheelchair accessible streetcar boarding platforms, various

 locations. (Housing and Land Use Committee)

 File 20-96-2.1, Resolution No. 152-96

 (Tow-Away No Stopping Anytime - Establish

 Church Street, east side, between 29th and Day Streets;

 Church Street, east side, between Jersey and 24th Streets;

 Church Street, east side, from 29th Street to 60 feet northerly

 (60-foot zone);

 Church Street, west side, between 24th and Elizabeth Streets;

 Church Street, west side, between Day and 30th Streets;

 Church Street, west side from Elizabeth Street to 90 feet northerly

 (90-foot zone);

 Ocean Avenue, north side, between Dorado Terrace and Faxon Avenue;

 Ocean Avenue, south side, between Ashton and Jules Avenues;

 Ocean Avenue, south side, from Jules Avenue to 70 feet easterly

 (70-foot zone);

 San Jose Avenue, east side, from Seneca Avenue to 145 feet northerly

 (145-foot zone);

 San Jose Avenue, east side, from Seneca Avenue to 60-feet southerly

 (60-foot zone);

 Taraval Street, north side, between Sunset Boulevard and 36th Avenue;

 Taraval Street, north side, from 23rd Avenue to 175 feet westerly

 (175-foot zone);

 Taraval Street, north side, from 23rd Avenue to 45 feet easterly

 (45-foot zone);

 Taraval Street, north side, from 36th Avenue to 140 feet easterly

 (140-foot zone);

 Taraval Street, south side, between Sunset Boulevard and 37th Avenue;

 Taraval Street, south side, from 22nd Avenue to 175 feet easterly

 (175-foot zone);

 Taraval Street, south side, from 37th Avenue to 185 feet westerly

 (185-foot zone);

 Transit and Left Turns only - Establish

 Taraval Street, eastbound, within streetcar lane between Sunset

 Boulevard and 38th Avenue;

 Taraval Street, westbound, within streetcar lane between Sunset

 Boulevard and 35th Avenue.)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 Recommendations of Rules Committee

 Adopted

 [Appointments]

 Resolution appointing members to the Maternal, Child and Adolescent

 Health Board, for new three-year terms ending August 31, 1998. (Rules

 Committee)

 File 92-94-27.4, Resolution No. 137-96

 (Susan T. Obata, M.D., Seat No. 22803, vice Ellie Journey, term

 expired;

 Harry Z. Coren, M.D., Seat No. 22810, health professional, vice

 himself, term expired;

 Elena Fuentes-Afflick, M.D. MPH, Seat No. 22812, health

 professional, vice Father James Goode, term expired.)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Appointments]

 Resolution appointing members to the Drug Abuse Advisory Board, for new

 three-year terms ending October 1, 1998. (Rules Committee)

 File 92-95-38, Resolution No. 139-96

 (Juan Oyarzun, Seat No. 22103, public-at-large, vice himself, term

 expired;

 Mary Louise Adlo-Robinson, Seat No. 22108, public-at-large, vice

 herself, term expired.)

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 SPECIAL ORDER 6:00 P.M.

 Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

 Hearing Held

 [Public Hearing]

 Hearing to consider how the Board of Supervisors and other City and

 County agencies can work with the Board of Education, the Unified

 School District, the State Superintendent of Education and

 community-based organizations to further the education of San

 Francisco's children. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.

 File 211-96-2

 The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:

 Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.;

 Bill Rojas, Superintendent of Schools;

 Steve Phillips, President, Board of Education;

 Vincent Chow; Susanne Raynard; Joan Marie Shelley; Gaylon Logan;

 George Patterson; Michael Bowman; Pat Knowson; Al Simmons; Lagi

 Collins; Clayton Mansfield; Leonard Bell; Dave Warren; Becky Ho;

 Ramona Albright; Ms. Wintz; Robert; Meg Madden; Joe Mar; Elisa Wong.

 SPECIAL ORDER 6:00 P.M.

 Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole

 Hearing Held

 [Public Hearing]

 Hearing to consider issues of special interest to the Richmond

 neighborhood including neighborhood planning concerns, Municipal

 Railway, the Richmond Transport Plan, the Golden Gate Master Plan,

 community policing, merchant issues and other issues of concern to the

 Richmond neighborhood. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.

 File 226-96-1

 The following persons spoke on the topic of Veterans Hospital, Lucky

 Store, antenna safety, Geary and Clement merchants, Lincoln Park,

 tour buses, traffic issues, Municipal Railway service, legalizing

 in-law apartments and the Coliseum Theater:

 James Argo; Jake Murdock; Norman Condy; Elizabeth Canterbury; Todd

 Cockburn; David Heller; Mr. Gordie; Bruce Oka; male speaker; Lyn

 Terry; Ron McGill; Wayne Sherman; Erica Staden; Amy Meyer; Barry

 Eisenberg; Tom Field; Carol Hesbith; female speaker; Edith

 McMillan; Patricia Vaughey; Ajar; Paula Marsh; Mark Johnson; Tim

 O'Hara; Alice Barkley; male speaker; Cindy Subusa; Albert Lee;

 James Arnold; Mario Hernandez; Mr. Calton; Ms. Pitore; Freddy Harn;

 Jean Lynch; Rose Ti; Ron Tong; John; male speaker; Carl Leboa; Mary

 Stephenson; Paul von Beroldingen; David Erst.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The privilege of the floor was granted to the following person:

 Al Simmons, foster care placement of Black children.

 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.

 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.

 (The following three items will be voted on separately.)

 Adopted

 [Appointment]

 Resolution appointing Supervisor Kevin Shelley to the Bay Area Air

 Quality Management District Board of Directors. (Clerk of the Board)

 File 92-96-9, Resolution No. 158-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Supervisor Shelley Excused from Voting

 On advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Shelley requested to be

 excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest.

 Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved

 to excuse Supervisor Shelley from voting.

 Motion to excuse Supervisor Shelley from voting adopted by the

 following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was

 adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Excused: Supervisor Shelley - 1.

 The President resumed the Chair.

 [Appointment]

 Resolution appointing Supervisor Sue Bierman to the Bay Conservation

 and Development Commission. (Clerk of the Board)

 File 92-96-10, Resolution No. 159-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Supervisor Bierman Excused from Voting

 On advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Bierman requested to be

 excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest.

 Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to

 excuse Supervisor Bierman from voting.

 Motion adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was

 adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,

 Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Excused: Supervisor Bierman - 1.

 [Appointment]

 Resolution appointing Supervisor Tom Ammiano to the Executive Committee

 of the Association of Bay Area Government, for the unexpired portion

 of two year term ending June 30, 1996. (Clerk of the Board)

 File 92-96-11, Resolution No. 161-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Supervisor Ammiano Excused from Voting

 On advise of the City Attorney, Supervisor Ammiano requested to be

 excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest.

 Thereupon, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved

 to excuse Supervisor Ammiano from voting.

 Motion adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was

 adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,

 Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.

 Excused: Supervisor Ammiano - 1.

 FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE

 Adopted

 [Lien]

 Resolution authorizing the release of lien on property known as Booker

 T. Washington Community Service Center at 800 Presidio Avenue, owned

 by the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center Corporation, and

 urging the Mayor to urge the Tax Collector to forgive accrued

 penalties and interest. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Kennedy, Bierman.

 File 3-96-1, Resolution No. 144-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Adopted.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to

 be added as co-sponsor.

 [Commend George Washington High school]

 Resolution commending George Washington High School on its 60th

 Anniversary and for providing outstanding education and community

 service to San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Kaufman,

 Leal, Bierman.

 File 6-96-22, Resolution No. 145-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Adopted.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Leal Bierman

 requested to be added as co-sponsors.

 [Ballot Measure, Proposition 197, Mountain Lions]

 Resolution opposing Proposition 197, which would allow the Department

 of Fish and Game to reinstitute "sport" mountain lion hunting in

 California. Sponsors Supervisors Migden, Alioto, Bierman.

 File 60-96-2, Resolution No. 155-96

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Adopted.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to

 be added as co-sponsor.

 [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. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Bierman.

 File 270-95-6.4

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Adopted.

 In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to

 be added as co-sponsor.

 [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. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley,

 Migden, Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano.

 File 30-96-1.2

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 1996.)

 Adopted.

 [China Basin Ballpark Benefits Report]

 Motion directing the Budget Analyst to prepare a report analyzing any

 and all benefits to the City that might result from the construction

 of the proposed China Basin Ballpark as being considered by the voters

 at the March 26, 1996 election; requesting that the report be given

 highest priority. Sponsor Supervisor Hsieh.

 File 165-96-1.1

 (February 5, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on

 February 12, 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, Yaki - 11.

 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 1-96-7, Resolution No. 143-96

 (Tom Ammiano, member, Board of Supervisors, March 9 - 13 and March

 29 - April 3; Tom Hsieh, member, Board of Supervisors, February 25

 - 27 and March 9 - 13; Susan Leal, member, Board of Supervisors,

 March 6 - 20, 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, Yaki - 11.

 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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Migden, moved adoption.

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Migden, moved adoption.

 Adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 [Imperative Resolutions]

 Adopted

 [Friends of the Urban Forest]

 Resolution commending the ongoing efforts of the Friends of the Urban

 Forest and celebrating the planting of the organization's 20,000th

 tree.

 File 006-96-024, Resolution No. 146-96

 Supervisors Shelley, Hsieh, Teng, Alioto, Yaki, Bierman, Kaufman,

 Migden, Ammiano, Kennedy, Leal presented for immediate adoption.

 Resolution adopted by the following vote:

 Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,

 Kennedy, Leal, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.

 OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION

 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS

 NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE

 Referred to Committee

 [Discrimination, Disabled in Employment]

 Draft ordinance adopting and implementing the policy of the San

 Francisco Civil Service Commission regarding non-discrimination

 against qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with

 state and federal law. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to

 Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 222-96-001.

 Referred to Board

 [Commend Herb Caen]

 Resolution commending Herb Caen, columnist for the San Francisco

 Chronicle, on the occasion of his 80th birthday on April 3, 1996.

 Supervisors Leal, Migden, Kaufman, Bierman, Alioto, Shelley presented.

 Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar

 February 26, 1996.

 File 006-96-025.

 [Commend Jewish Museum]

 Resolution commending the Jewish Museum San Francisco on its special

 exhibition, "From the Ends of the Earth: Judaic Treasures of the

 Library of Congress." Supervisors Kaufman, Migden, Leal, Bierman,

 Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee

 Reference Calendar February 20, 1996.

 File 006-96-026.

 [State Legislation AB 2084]

 Resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2084 (Richter) and urging the Mayor

 to direct the City's Legislative Representative to urge the State

 Legislature to oppose AB 2084 concerning the transfer of

 Transportation Development Sales Tax revenue to the General Fund in

 all counties. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for

 Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 20, 1996.

 File 012-96-009.

 [Internet First Amendment Rights]

 Resolution urging the Congress and the President to pass SB 1567

 (Leahy) which would repeal the Exon Amendment of the

 telecommunications bill recently signed by President Clinton and

 restore First Amendment rights on the Internet. Supervisor Migden

 presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference

 Calendar February 20, 1996.

 File 013-96-004.

 [Medicaid Cuts]

 Resolution opposing the National Governors' Association proposal to

 shift Medicaid to a block grant formula. Supervisors Migden, Alioto,

 Bierman, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without

 Committee Reference Calendar February 20, 1996.

 File 013-96-005.

 [Appointment, Redevelopment Agency]

 Resolution confirming the appointment of Lynette Sweet as a member of

 the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco.

 Supervisor Shelley presented on behalf of the Mayor. Referred to

 Rules Committee with request it be considered at the February 20, 1996

 meeting.

 File 033-96-001.

 Referred to Committee

 [Interim Controls, 24th Street]

 Resolution imposing Interim Zoning Controls to temporarily prohibit

 specialty grocery and retail coffee stores, subject to specified

 exemptions, in the 24th Street-Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial

 District, as defined in City Planning Code Section 728.1, for an

 eighteen (18) month period. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred

 to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 111-96-001.

 [Interim Controls, 24th Street, Permits]

 Resolution enacting order directing the Zoning Administrator, the

 Superintendent of the Bureau of Building Inspection and other permit

 issuing agencies to suspend action on any application for permits or

 licenses for specialty grocery and retail coffee stores, subject to

 specific exceptions, in the 24th Street-Noe Valley Neighborhood

 Commercial District, as defined in City Planning Code Section 728.1.

 Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use

 Committee.

 File 111-96-001.01.

 Referred to Board

 [Liability, Consulting Contractor]

 Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting

 through the appropriate City

 officials, to limit the liability of Superior Consulting Company, Inc.

 in its consulting agreement with the City to provide quality assurance

 services for the implementation of information systems for the

 Community Health Network of San Francisco. Supervisor Hsieh

 presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference

 Calendar February 20, 1996.

 File 172-96-003.

 [Coit Tower Pioneer Park Stairway]

 Resolution urging the Chief Administrative Officer to direct the

 Department of Public Works to fund two stairways on Greenwich and

 Filbert Streets east of Telegraph Hill Boulevard to improve pedestrian

 circulation and Muni access. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred

 to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February

 20, 1996.

 File 200-96-002.

 Referred to Committee

 [Phelan Loop and Campus Safety]

 Resolution urging the Department of Public Works and Police Department

 to take steps to increase safety in the Phelan Loop and Phelan Campus

 of the City College of San Francisco areas. Supervisor Teng

 presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 207-96-002.

 Requests for Hearings:

 [Municipal Railway Services, Seniors and Disabled]

 Hearing to consider the needs of seniors and the disabled with regard

 to Municipal Railway services. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to

 Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 007-96-001.

 [Summer Youth Jobs Program Funding]

 Hearing to consider what steps San Francisco is taking concerning

 projected elimination or severe reduction of federal funding for the

 Summer Youth Jobs Program. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to

 Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 215-96-002.

 Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments

 Ordinances Referred to Committee

 File 045-96-008. [Julia Bontempi v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing

 settlement of litigation of Julia Bontempi against the City and County

 of San Francisco by payment of $9,000. (Superior Court No. 967-530).

 (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 045-96-009. [Kevin B. Williams v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing

 settlement of litigation of Kevin B. Williams against the City and

 County of San Francisco, Gerald Costanzo, John J. Walsh, Herman

 Alcade, Terry Jourgenson, Peter Jamero and Edwin Lee by payment of

 $65,000. (U.S.C.A. No. 93-16090 and California Court of Appeals No.

 AO70423). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor

 Committee.

 File 101-95-051. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance

 appropriating and rescinding $31,690, Police Department, of General

 Fund salaries for the creation and deletion of one (1) position for

 fiscal year 1995-96 (reclassify Class 9205A, Communications

 Coordinator); companion measure to File 102-95-14. RO #95158.

 (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-052. [Appropriation, Registrar of Voters] Ordinance

 appropriating $195,195, Registrar of Voters, from the General Fund

 Reserve for salaries, fringe benefits, other current expenses and

 equipment for the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year

 1995-96; companion measure to File 102-95-11 RO #95146. (Controller)

 Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-053. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance

 appropriating and rescinding $380,942, Police Department, of General

 Fund salaries for the creation and deletion of twelve (12) positions

 for fiscal year 1995-96; companion measure to File 102-95-13. RO

 #95154. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-054. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance

 appropriating $183,200, Police Department, of Narcotics Forfeiture and

 Asset Seizure Funds to purchase laboratory equipment for fiscal year

 1995-96. RO #95155. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-055. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance

 appropriating $50,000, Police Department, of Narcotics Forfeiture and

 Asset Seizure Funds for the purchase of portable radios for fiscal

 year 1995-96. RO #95139. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-056. [Appropriation, Airport] Ordinance appropriating

 $14,188,100, Airport, of interest earnings from various capital

 improvement project and Bond Funds, to various capital improvement

 projects (Five-year Capital Projects Plan and Master Plan Projects),

 for fiscal year 1995-96. RO #95153. (Controller) Referred to Budget

 Committee.

 File 101-95-057. [Appropriation, Fire Department] Ordinance

 appropriating $597,410, Fire Department, of 1992 Fire Protection Bond

 Proceeds (Prop C), for various capital improvement projects (DPW

 Management Control, SFFD Administration, SFFD Disruption), for fiscal

 year 1995-96. RO #95152. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 101-95-058. [Appropriation, Airport] Ordinance appropriating

 $801,000, Airport, of Narcotics Forfeiture and Asset Seizure Fund

 Revenues to purchase equipment to enhance the Narcotics Interdiction

 Program for fiscal year 1995-96. RO #95116. (Controller) Referred

 to Budget Committee.

 File 102-95-011. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Registrar of Voters]

 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,

 1995/96) Registrar of Voters, reflecting the creation of one position,

 Classification 1819N MIS Specialist III; companion measure to File

 101-95-52. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Budget

 Committee.

 File 102-95-013. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Police Department]

 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,

 1995/96) reflecting the creation of twelve (12) positions

 (Classifications Q60N Lieutenant (11), 0395N Assistant Chief of Police

 (1), and the deletion of twelve (12) positions (Classifications Q50A

 Sergeant (11), 0400A Deputy Chief (1)); companion measure to File

 101-95-53. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Budget

 Committee.

 File 102-95-014. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Police Department]

 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,

 1995/96) reflecting the creation of one (1) position, 8245N

 Communications Manager SFPD and the deletion of one (1) position,

 9205A Airport Communications Coordinator; companion measure to File

 101-95-51. Referred to Budget Committee.

 File 115-96-001.01. [Amend Planning Code to Allow Ferris Wheel, Pier

 39] Ordinance amending Article 2.5 of the San Francisco Planning Code

 by amending Section 260 to allow amusement parks and other commercial

 enterprises in C-2 Districts with conditional use authorization

 pursuant to Section 303 to a maximum height of 65 feet with an area

 not exceeding 1,000 square feet above the height limit measured

 parallel to the ground; companion measure to File 115-96-1.

 (Department of City Planning) (City Planning Resolution No. 14032,

 adopted 12/14/95) (City Planning Motion No. 14033, adopted 12/14/95).

 Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 115-96-002. [Adult Entertainment Ban, Van Ness SUD] Ordinance

 amending Planning Code by amending Section 213 Van Ness Special Use

 District to prohibit adult entertainment enterprises as described in

 Section 221(k) pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101. (Department

 of City Planning) (Exempt Status: General Rule Exclusion (State

 Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3)). (City Planning Resolution No. 14037,

 adopted 1/11/96). Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 121-96-005. [Tour Bus Restrictions] Ordinance amending Police

 Code by adding Sections 1183.27 and 1183.28, adding to the list of

 streets upon which a tour bus restriction shall apply. (Department of

 Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 124-96-003. [Commercial Vehicle Weight Restrictions] Ordinance

 amending Traffic Code by adding Sections 28.5.49 and 28.5.50, adding

 to the list of streets upon which a commercial vehicle weight

 restriction shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic)

 Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 Resolutions Referred to Committee

 File 023-96-001. [Waiving Statute of Limitations] Resolution waiving

 the statute of limitations with respect to payment of certain warrants

 of the City and County of San Francisco, in the amount of $2,690.78 a

 legal obligation of the City and County of San Francisco. (Payee:

 Alison Matsunaga $1,587.54; George Elkin $1,103.24) (Controller)

 Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 048-96-008. [Settlement of Claim, Claude and Valarie Cooper]

 Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Claude

 and Valarie Cooper by payment of $8,750. (City Attorney) Referred to

 Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 082-96-002. [Temporary Construction Easement] Resolution

 authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to acquire, on behalf

 of the Department of Public Works, a temporary construction easement

 through a portion of the real property identified as Assessor's Parcel

 No. 4347A/1/2 - $44,871.54; and adopt findings pursuant to City

 Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) Referred to

 Budget Committee.

 File 094-96-001. [Sunol Water Temple Restoration] Resolution

 authorizing the Public Utilities Commission General Manager to apply

 for, accept and expend $820,000 from the Intermodal Surface

 Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) under the California Department

 of Transportation enhancement activities program for the historic

 restoration of the Sunol Water Temple site. (Public Utilities

 Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 115-96-001. [Negative Declaration, Ferris Wheel at Pier 39]

 Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and

 determining that amending Section 260 of the Planning Code to provide

 a height exception for permanent open-air amusement structures in

 large amusement complexes located in C-Districts will have no

 significant impact on the environment, and adopting and

 incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration; companion

 measure to File 115-95-1.1. (Department of City Planning) (Final

 Negative Declaration adopted 12/14/95.) (City Planning Motion No.

 14031 adopted 12/14/95 affirming decision to issue a Negative

 Declaration.) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.

 File 133-96-002. [Grant - State, Household Hazardous Waste] Resolution

 authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City and

 County of San Francisco to accept and expend $86,289 in

 discretionary grant funding from the California Integrated Waste

 Management Board (CIWMB); waiving indirect costs. (Also see File

 133-95-8) (Chief Administrative Officer) Referred to Government

 Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 File 213-96-001. [Federal Grant, Mission Street Transit Project]

 Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to apply

 for, accept and expend up to $1,250,000 (including local match) of

 Federal Transit Administration Capital Assistance Section 3 funds to

 carry out Livable Urban Streets-Mission Street Transit Demonstration

 Project Activities. (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to

 Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.

 Requests Granted

 There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply

 with the following requests:

 By Supervisor Kaufman, that letters of inquiry be sent to Department of

 Public Works, Department of Building Inspection, Fire Department and

 the Public Health Department concerning the Coliseum Theatre, located

 on Clement Street, its physical condition and whether or not it is

 presenting a hazard to the neighborhood and in violation of any

 building, health, fire or any other relevant City codes. The Board of

 Supervisors would appreciate a response on or before March 1, 1996.

 By Supervisor Kaufman, that City Attorney advise what steps the City

 may take to get the property owner to clean up the Coliseum Theatre

 located on Clement Street. The Board of Supervisors would appreciate

 a response on or before March 1, 1996.

 By Supervisor Kaufman, that letters of inquiry be sent to Assessor and

 Tax Collector concerning the Coliseum Theatre, located on Clement

 Street, to determine if there are any outstanding liabilities against

 this property and would appreciate a response on or before March 1,

 1996.

 By Supervisor Kaufman, that letters of inquiry be sent to Director of

 Planning and Director of Parking and Traffic concerning alleged

 illegal wholesale commercial activities taking place out of illegally

 parked cars (double parked trucks) on Clement Street. The Director of

 Planning is requested to report whether selling products out of parked

 cars on City streets is appropriate and within the parameters of

 planning regulations. If these actions are inappropriate, please

 advise how the City can stop illegal business transactions from parked

 vehicles and that a response be submitted within one week.

 By Supervisor Kaufman, that City Attorney prepare legislation

 concerning construction contracts which would require a "Request for

 Pre-qualification" which specifies that 50 percent of

 sub-contractors be San Francisco subs and if permitted, also specify

 that 50 percent of employees be San Francisco residents.

 By Supervisor Kennedy, that City Attorney review the volunteer

 screening procedures at the Recreation and Park Department and advise

 whether the volunteer application forms (criminal history, consent and

 release of information forms) now being requested from volunteers who

 work with adults in senior programs is appropriate or a violation of

 the volunteer's privacy.

 By Supervisor Kennedy, that letters be sent to President Bill Clinton

 and Speaker Newt Gingrich indicating the Board's support of the new

 report that reconfirms the long-term benefits of early childhood

 programs like Head Start and opposes any cuts of funding for the Head

 Start program.

 By Supervisor Shelley, that City Attorney prepare legislation to add

 Municipal Railway to the Combined 911 Emergency Dispatch System.

 By Supervisor Yaki, that City Attorney provide formal opinion on the

 impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on San Francisco,

 specifically, whether the new law has any pre-emptive effect on San

 Francisco's ability to regulate the siting and emissions of cellular

 transmitters for personal communication systems.

 Motions Adopted

 Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to

 the memory of the following deceased:

 Crystol Beach Blaney Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.

 Joe Dee Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.

 Mary Frances Warren Sponsor Supervisor Leal.

 File 2-96-7

 Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

 ADJOURNMENT

 There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 9:52 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 March 11, 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
