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Board of Supervisors Minutes: August 5, 1996

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Amendment to MOU, Local 856

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[Speed Limits] Ordinance amending Traffic Code, adding King Street, between Third and Townsend Streets, and The Embarcadero, between Townsend and Folsom Streets, to the list of streets upon which a 35-MPH speed limit shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 124-96-6, Ordinance No. 323-96 (Adds Sections 176.40 and 176.41.) Finally passed. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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[Retirement] Ordinance authorizing amendment to the contract between the City and County and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, to transfer prior service for safety members in the Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments who elected prospective membership on September 1, 1990. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman. File 154-96-1.1, Ordinance No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to August 12, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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[Former Charter Provisions] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to make necessary changes to conform to the 1996 Charter; and adding a section relating to the creation of new ranks in the Police Department; and repealing former charter sections relating to the powers of the Controller; relating to consultants to the Planning Commission; relating to removal of structures during a conflagration. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 97-96-42, Ordinance No. 320-96 (Adds Sections 2.6-4, 2.6-5, 2A.70, 2.6-6, 2A.51, 2A.75, 2A.76, 2A.77, 2A.78, 2A.79, 2A.80, 2A.81, 2A.90, 2A.91, 2A.92, 2A.93, 2A.94, 2A.95 and 2A.96, to codify Sections 2.203, 2.203-3, 3.402, 3.502, 3.529, 3.531, 3.533, 3.534, 3.535, 3.537, 3.538, 3.539, 3.540, 3.541, 3.542, 3.543, 3.544, 3.545 and 3.546 of the 1932 Charter; Repeals former Charter Sections 3.301, 3.523, 3.547.) Finally passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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1996 Charter Changes to Administrative Code

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[1996 Charter Changes to Administrative Code] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, relating to functions and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer, to conform to the provisions of the Charter of 1996. (Select Committee on Charter Implementation) File 97-96-19.3, Ordinance No. 317-96 (Amends Sections 5.40, 5.60 and 11.32.) Finally passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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[Charter Implementation Planning Code] Ordinance amending Planning Code, to make the new names of the General Plan, Planning Department, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals applicable to the Planning Code, to implement the Charter and provide procedures for General Plan amendments, to make the Planning Code consistent with the Charter and clarify procedures and changing the time period for an appeal to a written determination of the Zoning Administrator from ten days to fifteen days as provided in the Administrative Code. (Planning Department) File 115-96-7, Ordinance No. 321-96 (Adds Sections 108, 340; Amends Sections 302, 306, 306.1, 306.2, 306.3, 306.4, 306.5, 308.1 and 308.2.) (City Planning Resolution No. 14138, adopted 6/13/96). (Exempt Status: General Rule Exclusion (State Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).) Finally passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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Joint Leadership Training Program

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State Legislation, AB 1841

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Benefit Restrictions for Legal Immigrants and the Poor

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Community Development Fund

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Prohibiting Tour Bus Idling

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Tour Buses

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Consolidation of BARTD Election November 5, 1996

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[Consolidation of BARTD Election November 5, 1996] Motion consolidating the Bay Area Rapid Transit District Election to be held in the City and County on November 5, 1996 with the General Municipal and Special Election scheduled for the same date, and providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the General Municipal and Special Election. (Clerk of the Board) File 60-96-8 (July 30, 1996 - Introduced for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki

Noes: None

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Hotel Room Tax Administration

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Commend West Portal Fine Arts and Music Festival

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Commend Chinese Community Cardiac Council

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Commend Western Park Apartments

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, August 5, 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. CALLING THE ROLL In the absence of President Kevin Shelley, the meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by the Clerk. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 6. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Alioto, Hsieh, Katz, Leal, Shelley - 5. Quorum present. Supervisor Alioto excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Hsieh was noted present at 2:05 p.m. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:05 p.m. Supervisor Leal excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Shelley excused. (See infra.) Election of President Pro Tempore Following roll call of attendance by the Clerk, Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that Supervisor Kaufman be appointed President Pro Tempore. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Katz, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. Supervisors Alioto, Hsieh, Leal, Shelley Excused The Clerk stated Supervisors Alioto, Leal and Shelley requested to be excused from attending today's meeting and Supervisor Hsieh needs to be excused from attending the meeting of July 29, 1996. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to excuse the above-named Supervisors from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. APPROVAL OF JOURNALS There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Hsieh, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, June 24, 1996 and July 1, 1996 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendations of Budget Committee Finally Passed [Patient Rates] Ordinance amending Health Code, to fix patient rates for services furnished by City and County institutions, effective retroactively to July 1, 1996, and rescinding Resolution No. 620-95. (Department of Public Health) File 30-95-11.2, Ordinance No. 313-96 (Adds Section 128.) Finally passed. [Department of Human Services Membership] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, relating to Department of Human Services membership adding Child Welfare League of America and deleting California Conference of Social Welfare, and National Conference of Social Work. (Department of Human Services) File 97-96-40, Ordinance No. 319-96 (Amends Section 16.6-11.) Finally passed. Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee Finally Passed [Compensation, Arbitrator's Award] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 316-94 to implement the provisions of the arbitrator's award amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Inspectors Association and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Bierman. File 93-94-17.5, Ordinance No. 312-96 Finally passed. [Amendment to MOU, Local 856] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 21-96 to implement the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers, Local 856, and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 11B, Supervising Registered Nurses, effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources) File 93-95-52.1, Ordinance No. 314-96 Finally passed. [Airport Lease Modification, USAir, Inc.] Ordinance approving retroactively, Modification No. 8 to Lease and Use Agreement between USAir, Inc. and the City and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission. (Airports Commission) File 27-96-7, Ordinance No. 315-96 Finally passed. [Termination of Lease, Continental Airlines] Ordinance approving early termination of Lease Nos. PUC 21391 and 21968 between Continental Airlines, Inc. and the City and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Airports Commission) File 27-96-8, Ordinance No. 316-96 Finally passed. [Pest Detection and Trapping] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to authorize the President of the Board of Supervisors or the President's designee to execute an annual contract between the City and County and the California Department of Food and Agriculture for exotic pest detection and trapping. (Department of Agriculture and Weights and Measures) File 97-96-38, Ordinance No. 318-96 (Adds Section 1.13-9.) Finally passed. Recommendation of Health, Public Safety and Environment Committee Finally Passed [Sale of Firearms] Ordinance amending Police Code, to prohibit the sale of firearms near churches, community centers and other locations where regularly scheduled activities are conducted for people under 18 years of age. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Kaufman, Bierman, Alioto, Shelley, Brown, Katz, Teng. File 121-96-9.1, Ordinance No. 322-96 (Amends Article Nine, Section 613.3.) Finally passed. Recommendation of Housing and Land Use Committee Finally Passed [Speed Limits] Ordinance amending Traffic Code, adding King Street, between Third and Townsend Streets, and The Embarcadero, between Townsend and Folsom Streets, to the list of streets upon which a 35-MPH speed limit shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 124-96-6, Ordinance No. 323-96 (Adds Sections 176.40 and 176.41.) Finally passed. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee Consideration Continued [Retirement] Ordinance authorizing amendment to the contract between the City and County and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, to transfer prior service for safety members in the Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments who elected prospective membership on September 1, 1990. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman. File 154-96-1.1, Ordinance No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to August 12, 1996. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. Recommendations of Select Committee on Charter Implementation Finally Passed [Former Charter Provisions] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to make necessary changes to conform to the 1996 Charter; and adding a section relating to the creation of new ranks in the Police Department; and repealing former charter sections relating to the powers of the Controller; relating to consultants to the Planning Commission; relating to removal of structures during a conflagration. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 97-96-42, Ordinance No. 320-96 (Adds Sections 2.6-4, 2.6-5, 2A.70, 2.6-6, 2A.51, 2A.75, 2A.76, 2A.77, 2A.78, 2A.79, 2A.80, 2A.81, 2A.90, 2A.91, 2A.92, 2A.93, 2A.94, 2A.95 and 2A.96, to codify Sections 2.203, 2.203-3, 3.402, 3.502, 3.529, 3.531, 3.533, 3.534, 3.535, 3.537, 3.538, 3.539, 3.540, 3.541, 3.542, 3.543, 3.544, 3.545 and 3.546 of the 1932 Charter; Repeals former Charter Sections 3.301, 3.523, 3.547.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. [1996 Charter Changes to Administrative Code] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, relating to functions and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer, to conform to the provisions of the Charter of 1996. (Select Committee on Charter Implementation) File 97-96-19.3, Ordinance No. 317-96 (Amends Sections 5.40, 5.60 and 11.32.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. [Charter Implementation Planning Code] Ordinance amending Planning Code, to make the new names of the General Plan, Planning Department, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals applicable to the Planning Code, to implement the Charter and provide procedures for General Plan amendments, to make the Planning Code consistent with the Charter and clarify procedures and changing the time period for an appeal to a written determination of the Zoning Administrator from ten days to fifteen days as provided in the Administrative Code. (Planning Department) File 115-96-7, Ordinance No. 321-96 (Adds Sections 108, 340; Amends Sections 302, 306, 306.1, 306.2, 306.3, 306.4, 306.5, 308.1 and 308.2.) (City Planning Resolution No. 14138, adopted 6/13/96). (Exempt Status: General Rule Exclusion (State Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. NEW BUSINESS Conference with City Attorney - Litigation Tabled Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of reviewing the City's position on whether the City should initiate litigation against Viacom and/or TCI related to telecommunications franchise issues, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). The Clerk stated the City Attorney has withdrawn the request for a closed session. Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Wendy, harassment; Connie Kuruppu, affordable housing; Female speaker, Bay Area News; Rodney, taxes, ballpark; Wayne Jusman, Cannabis Club. 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 are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to committee. Adopted [Joint Leadership Training Program] Resolution commending the graduates of the first Joint Leadership Training Program sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association and the Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Shelley, Alioto, Brown, Katz, Bierman. File 6-96-114, Resolution No. 710-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [State Legislation, AB 1841] Resolution supporting AB 1841 which would require insurers and health care service plans to include coverage for a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care for mothers and newborns after childbirth. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Katz, Alioto, Brown, Bierman. File 12-96-40, Resolution No. 711-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Benefit Restrictions for Legal Immigrants and the Poor] Resolution opposing the welfare reform bill that would preclude legal immigrants from receiving public benefits and greatly undermine benefits to poor people; urging the Conference Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to adopt the least restrictive provisions of the welfare reform bill; and urging the President to veto H.R. 3734 and all other bills restricting immigrants' access to services. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Kaufman, Leal, Bierman, Alioto, Brown. File 13-96-32, Resolution No. 712-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Community Development Fund] Resolution urging the Mayor's Office of Community Development to fund the collaboration between the California Procurement Training and Assistance Center and the San Francisco Small Business Development Center. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Yaki, Leal, Katz, Alioto, Brown, Bierman. File 79-96-1, Resolution No. 713-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Prohibiting Tour Bus Idling] Resolution urging the Parking and Traffic Commission to enforce San Francisco Traffic Code Section 60.5 prohibiting tour buses to idle while parked. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Leal, Brown. File 190-96-5, Resolution No. 714-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Tour Buses] Resolution urging the Parking and Traffic Commission to require tour busses to park at Pier 30. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Brown. File 190-96-6, Resolution No. 715-96 (July 29, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Consolidation of BARTD Election November 5, 1996] Motion consolidating the Bay Area Rapid Transit District Election to be held in the City and County on November 5, 1996 with the General Municipal and Special Election scheduled for the same date, and providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the General Municipal and Special Election. (Clerk of the Board) File 60-96-8 (July 30, 1996 - Introduced for consideration on August 5, 1996.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki - 8. Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Shelley - 3. OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Hotel Room Tax Administration] Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Section 515 to transfer administration of the Hotel Tax Fund from the Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor (with respect to housing uses of the fund) and to the City Administrator (with respect to non-housing uses of the fund) and to clarify residency requirements. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee. File 127-96-007. Referred to Board [Commend West Portal Fine Arts and Music Festival] Resolution commending the West Portal Avenue Association of San Francisco and declaring September 21, 1996 as "West Portal Fine Arts and Music Festival Day". Supervisors Teng, Shelley, Kaufman, Bierman, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 12, 1996. File 006-96-115. [Commend Chinese Community Cardiac Council] Resolution commending the Chinese Community Cardiac Council on their program to help restaurants offer heart healthy menu items. Supervisors Teng, Alioto, Bierman, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 12, 1996. File 006-96-116. [Commend Western Park Apartments] Resolution commending the Western Park Apartments and declaring August 24, 1996 to be "Western Park Apartments Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Hsieh, Alioto, Bierman, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 12, 1996. File 006-96-117. [Anti-Gay Violence in Zimbabwe] Resolution urging Mayor Brown to contact human rights officials in the United States Department of State to condemn anti-gay activities of the Zimbabwean government and to strongly condemn the anti-gay violence which occurred at the Harare International Book Fair and to call on the President of Zimbabwe to disavow the homophobic policies his government has pursued and take steps to protect the human and civil rights of lesbian and gay Zimbabweans. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 12, 1996. File 013-96-033. Referred to Committee [Medical Marijuana Emergency] Resolution requesting the Director of the Department of Public Health submit to the Board a proclamation of a state of medical emergency regarding the provision of medical marijuana for people living with HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions benefiting from marijuana use. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Leal, Alioto, Katz presented. Referred to Health/Public Safety/Environment Committee. File 030-96-015. [Citizenship Movement] Resolution declaring it to be the policy of the City and County of San Francisco to promote a multi-level citizenship movement with the purpose of insuring attainment of citizenship through naturalization for all qualified immigrants and urging maximization of classes in citizenship and English as a second language, increased outreach and assistance with the naturalization process, expedited processing of naturalization applications by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and priority funding for community-based organizations which provide classes and assistance. Supervisors Teng, Katz, Alioto, Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee. File 043-96-002. [Sunset Recreation Center] Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to take corrective action at the Sunset Recreation Center facility by making the facility accessible to the seniors, especially in cases of emergencies. Supervisors Teng, Alioto, Bierman, Shelley presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee. File 193-96-005. [Domestic Violence Education/Prevention] Resolution endorsing and supporting the mission and goals of the Chinese Community Health Education Council and urging San Francisco Municipal Railway, through Transportation Displays, Incorporated, and other city departments to support the domestic violence prevention campaign in the Chinese community by promoting education and other services. Supervisors Teng, Alioto presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee. File 264-96-001. Requests for Hearings: [Cannabis Buyers Club] Hearing to consider the circumstances involved in a raid on San Francisco's Cannabis Buyers Club conducted by the Attorney General and his state Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement investigators. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Leal, Katz, Alioto. presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee File 012-96-041. [Appointment, Juvenile Probation Commission] Hearing to consider Mayor's appointment of Eleazar Aramburo to serve as member of the Juvenile Probation Commission. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Rules Committee with request it be considered on August 8, 1996. File 033-96-012. [Appointment, Juvenile Probation Commission] Hearing to consider Mayor's appointment of Damone Keith Hale to serve as a member of the Juvenile Probation Commission. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Rules Committee with request it be considered on August 8, 1996. File 033-96-013. [Appointment, Juvenile Probation Commission] Hearing to consider Mayor's appointment of Brenda Jackson Drake to serve as a member of the Juvenile Probation Commission. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Rules Committee with request it be considered on August 8, 1996. File 033-96-014. [Appointment, Parking and Traffic Commission] Hearing to consider Mayor's appointment of Gavin Newsom to serve as a member of the Parking and Traffic Commission. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Rules Committee with request it be considered on August 8, 1996. File 033-96-015. [Ballot Argument, Affordable Housing Bond] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of bond measure concerning affordable housing. Supervisors Bierman, Teng presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 060-96-006.01. [Ballot Argument, M. H. deYoung Museum Bond] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of bond measure concerning the deYoung Museum. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 060-96-006.02. [Ballot Arguments] Hearing to consider submitting ballot arguments concerning propositions filed with the Director of Elections after August 5, 1996 for the November 5, 1996 Election. Clerk of the Board presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 060-96-009. [Sunset Recreation Center] Hearing to consider and seek an explanation for incidents which occurred at the Sunset Recreation Center and to prevent future incidents from occurring. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee. File 193-96-006. [Ballot Argument, Retiree COLA] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning supplemental cost of living benefit for retirees and their survivors (retiree COLA proposal). Supervisors Bierman, Teng presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 246-96-002. [Ballot Argument, Compensation, Supervisors] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning setting salary for members of the Board of Supervisors at $50,000 per year and making the members of the Board of Supervisors members of the Retirement System. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 249-96-002. [Ballot Argument, At-large, Preference Election] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning at-large election of 11 supervisors using preference voting. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 250-96-002. [Ballot Argument, District Election] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning election of 11 supervisors from 11 districts. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 251-96-002. [Ballot Argument, Omnibus Charter Amendment] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning police and fire disciplinary procedures, collective bargaining of retirement and health benefits; abolishing and creating the Civil Service and Employee Relations Commission; and making managerial employees at-will, exempt positions with exceptions. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 252-96-002. [Ballot Argument, Retirement, Firefighters] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment relating to retirement benefits for firefighters. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 253-96-002. [Ballot Argument, Consent Decrees, Police/Fire] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment relating to hiring/promotion of uniformed members of the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments (consent decrees). Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 257-96-002. Motions: Referred to Board [Needle Exchange Emergency] 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, Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 12, 1996. File 030-96-001.15. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments Referred to Board File 014-96-001. [Garbage Liens] Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for refuse collection services and nuisance removal costs submitted by the Director of Public Health as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. (Department of Public Health) Scheduled for public hearing before Board on September 3, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. File 041-96-004. [Reinspection Fee Liens] Resolution confirming report of delinquent reinspection fee cost submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. (Department of Public Health) Scheduled for public hearing before Board on September 3, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Referred to Committee File 048-96-025. [Settlement of Claim, Albert & Carol Tom] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Albert and Carol Tom by payment of $13,000. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 048-96-026. [Settlement of Claim, Brian and Debra Shea] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Brian and Debra Shea by payment of $15,500. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 048-96-027. [Settlement of Claim, Carlos Amezcua] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Carlos Amezcua by payment of $9,000. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee. File 101-96-008. [Appropriations Limit, Fiscal Year 1996-97] Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for fiscal year 1996-97 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee. Requests Granted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Katz, that City Attorney prepare ordinance which would regulate the placement, installation, encroachment permit for bicycle racks. Motions Adopted Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: T. J. Anthony (By the entire Board) Katherine Hewtson Bigelow Sponsor Supervisor Shelley. Evan Chan Sponsor Supervisor Teng. Lifi Palega Sponsor Supervisor Teng. File 2-96-32 Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 2:58 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 September 3, 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 the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. John L. Taylor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors