Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 10, 1997

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, March 10, 1997 - 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 Barbara Kaufman, the meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. by the Clerk. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. Quorum present. Supervisor Bierman excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Kaufman excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Leal excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Medina excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Yaki excused. (See infra.) Election of President Pro Tempore Following roll call of attendance by the Clerk, Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that Supervisor Brown be appointed President Pro Tempore. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. Supervisors Bierman, Leal, Kaufman, Medina, Yaki Excused The Clerk stated Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina and Yaki requested to be excused from attending today's meeting. Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina and Yaki from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. APPROVAL OF JOURNALS There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, January 6; Wednesday, January 8; and Monday, January 13, 1997, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendations of Finance Committee Finally Passed [Appropriation, District Attorney] Ordinance appropriating $82,727, District Attorney's Office, from the General Fund Reserve, for salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of three (3) positions to expand the Domestic Violence Unit, for fiscal year 1996-97. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng. File 101-96-47, Ordinance No. 85-97 Finally passed. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, District Attorney] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 298-96 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1996-97), District Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence Unit, reflecting the creation of three (3) positions (Class 8178 Senior Attorney (2), and Class 8180 Principal Attorney (1)); companion measure to File 101-96-47. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 102-96-10, Ordinance No. 86-97 Finally passed. [Grievance Settlement Authority] Ordinance amending Administrative Code authorizing the Human Resources Director to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid Memoranda of Understanding in amounts not to exceed $50,000 for class actions and $10,000 for individuals, with approval of the City Attorney and certification of funds by the Controller; authorizing appointing officers to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid Memoranda of Understanding in amounts not to exceed 45 days of pay subject to the procedures of the Department of Human Resources, approval of the City Attorney and certification of funds by the Controller; requiring quarterly reports from the Human Resources Director summarizing all settlements authorized under the provisions of this section. (Department of Human Resources) File 93-97-2, Ordinance No. 96-97 (Adds Section 10.25-12.) Finally passed. Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Finally Passed [Sidewalk Width Regulations] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" changing the official sidewalk width on the north side of Lucerne Street southeasterly of Brannan Street, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-473 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 34-97-3, Ordinance No. 87-97 (Adds Section 1538.) Finally passed. [Weight Restrictions] Ordinance adding and amending the Traffic Code regarding the weight restrictions on Blanken and Tunnel Avenues. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 124-97-1, Ordinance No. 98-97 (Adds Sections 28.1.96 and 28.1.97; amends Section 28.2.) Finally passed. Recommendation of Health, Family and Environment Committee Adopted [Koret Foundation Grant, Senior Services] Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco Commission on the Aging to apply for, accept, and expend a private grant in the amount of $25,000 from Koret Foundation; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of an action previously taken. (Commission on the Aging) File 131-97-1, Resolution No. 221-97 Adopted. Recommendations of Rules Committee Finally Passed [Sandra McCabe v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sandra McCabe against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $12,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-14, Ordinance No. 88-97 (Superior Court No. 970-169.) Finally passed. [Roberto Flores v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Roberto Flores against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $6,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-15, Ordinance No. 89-97 (Superior Court No. 964-282.) Finally passed. [Donna Gamboni v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Donna Gamboni against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $11,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-16, Ordinance No. 90-97 (Municipal Court No. 118-486.) Finally passed. [Feng Yee Yang Ng v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Feng Yee Yang Ng against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $11,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-17, Ordinance No. 91-97 (Superior Court No. 959-571.) Finally passed. [Heather Connor/Jason Jessee v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Heather Connor and Jason Jessee against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $70,000, total to both plaintiffs. (City Attorney) File 45-97-18, Ordinance No. 92-97 (Superior Court No. 958-718.) Finally passed. [George Byron Mills, Jr. et al. v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of George Byron Mills, Jr., individually and as executor of the estate of Alice Marie Mills, Judy Mills Porter and Anita Mills Thompson against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $182,054. (City Attorney) File 45-97-19, Ordinance No. 93-97 (Superior Court No. 969-086.) Finally passed. [CCSF v. County of Alameda] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against the County of Alameda for property tax refunds in the amount of $5,138,761.82 in principal and interest. (City Attorney) File 46-97-2, Ordinance No. 94-97 (Marin Superior Court No. 133-826.) Finally passed. [CCSF v. County of San Mateo] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against the County of San Mateo for property tax refunds in the amount of $2,486,478.62 in principal and interest, subject to approval by members of the Bay Area Water Users Association. (City Attorney) File 46-97-3, Ordinance No. 95-97 (Marin Superior Court Nos. 132-479 and 137-403.) Finally passed. [Veterans Affairs Commission] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, which sets forth the membership criteria for the Veterans Affairs Commission, by deleting certain membership criteria for persons who served in the United States Armed Forces prior to 1941, 1950, 1964, 1975 and after 1975, and who are "stress disabled" and by replacing such membership designations to require only that at least three members of the commission be women veterans and that at least one be physically disabled as a result of service. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 97-97-7, Ordinance No. 97-97 (Amends Section 5.102.) Finally passed. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. REGULAR CALENDAR NEW BUSINESS Recommendation of Finance Committee Passed for Second Reading [Appropriation, Medical Examiner/Coroner] Ordinance appropriating $22,063, Medical Examiner/Coroner, of Jail Overcrowding Fine Revenue to professional services, materials and supplies, equipment purchase and maintenance for a DUI (driving under influence) Testing Program for fiscal year 1996-97; placing $34,563 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-96-49, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. Recommendations of Health, Family and Environment Committee Passed for Second Reading [Industrial Waste Violation Notification] Ordinance amending Public Works Code to authorize citizens to recover costs incurred in providing information which contributes to the identification of violations of the Industrial Waste Ordinance. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 123-97-1, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 132.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. [Industrial Waste Violation Citizen Enforcement] Ordinance amending Public Works Code authorizing citizen suits to enforce against violations of the Industrial Waste Ordinance. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 123-97-2, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 139.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. [Sewers and Sewage Management] Ordinance amending Public Works Code to reflect the transfer of responsibilities concerning sewers and sewage management from the Department of Public Works to the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission, and to reflect the abolition of the position of Chief Administrative Officer and the transfer of responsibilities formerly assigned to that office. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 123-97-3, Ordinance No. (Amends Article 4.1, Sections 118-138.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. Adopted [State Grant, Community Violence Prevention] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Public Health Services, to apply for retroactively an additional amount of up to $500,000 and accept and expend a grant of up to $750,000, which includes $12,538 in indirect costs, based on 10 percent of salaries, and a match in the amount of $62,773, which is 8.5 percent of the direct costs, from the State Department of Social Services, to provide collaborative efforts for providing alternatives to violence in the community. (Department of Public Health) File 146-97-3, Resolution No. 223-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. Recommendations of Economic Development,Transportation and Technology Committee Adopted [Grant, American Library/Microsoft Online Program] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library through the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to retroactively accept and expend $225,000 in cash and in-kind services to be awarded jointly by the American Library Association and Microsoft Corporation, as part of the Libraries Online Program to provide neighborhood access to telecommunications, multimedia and the graphical internet in three branch libraries; waiving indirect costs. (Public Library) File 147-97-1, Resolution No. 224-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. [Bicycle Plan] Resolution adopting the San Francisco Bicycle Plan as amended to include errata sheets dated January 7, 1997 (3 pages) and February 27, 1997 (27 pages). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 190-97-2, Resolution No. 225-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. [Federal Grant, Lake Merced Blvd. Curb Lane Widening] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant of $53,000 in State of California Transportation System Management matching funds and in federal funds in the amount of $370,000 for reconfiguring Lake Merced Boulevard to provide wide curb lanes to improve bicyclists' safety; waiving indirect costs; providing for ratification of action previously taken; placing $53,000 in State Funds and $370,000 in Federal Funds on reserve. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 192-97-2, Resolution No. 226-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. PUBLIC COMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Leboriae P. Smoore, Alice Griffith Housing, constitution for poor; John Johnson, housing projects, lead dust clean-up, painting; Jessie Rhodes, housing projects, lead dust clean-up, painting; Reuben, Turk/Fillmore community center, Dr. Goodlett; Vernon Jenkins, Jr. Department of Motor Vehicle; Constance Kuruppv, hate crime, free speech, Presidio housing protest; Worldwind Dreamer, Presidio protest, homes for homeless; 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 [Commend Cultural Services Center] Resolution commending Charity Cultural Services Center on their 14th Anniversary and declaring May 30, 1997 as "Charity Cultural Services Center Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Kaufman, Yee, Newsom, Bierman, Katz. File 006-97-029, Resolution No. 214-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Child and Adult Immunization] Resolution urging the Mayor to approve additional funding to implement the immunization plan for San Francisco residents. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Yaki, Ammiano, Teng, Newsom, Medina, Katz, Bierman. File 030-97-004, Resolution No. 231-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [Integrated Pest Management Plan Grant] Resolution authorizing the Agricultural Commissioner of the City and County to accept and expend up to $75,000 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pest management grant funding from the EPA through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and EPA to facilitate adoption of integrated pest management and perform education and outreach with respect to the City's integrated pest management program. Sponsor Supervisor Katz. File 133-97-002, Resolution No. 222-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [Juvenile Crime Enforcement Grant] Resolution amending Resolution in File 214-96-3.1 to authorize the Juvenile Probation Department to apply for up to $6,150,000 instead of $3,150,000 in grants from the State Board of Corrections under the Juvenile Crime Enforcement and Accountability Challenge Grant program. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 141-97-001, Resolution No. 209-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [Trees, Hallidie Plaza] Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to delay the planned removal of trees at Hallidie Plaza and encouraging the Department of Public Works to consider alternatives to removing the trees. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom. File 200-97-005, Resolution No. 228-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [Disaster Relief Funding] Resolution authorizing designated City and County Officials to execute and file, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, an application for Federal and/or State financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Federal Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the State Natural Disaster Assistance Act for funds as a result of the late 1996 early 1997 winter storms. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 270-97-002, Resolution No. 230-97 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [December Winter Storm of 1996 Emergency] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the December 1996 storms. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 270-97-001.04 (March 3, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. [Commend Maryann Medina] Resolution commending Maryann Medina on her installation to the Women's Hall of Fame of San Mateo County. Sponsor Supervisor Medina. File 006-97-030, Resolution No. 215-97 (March 5, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 10, 1997.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 6. Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Yaki - 5. OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE Referred to Board [Commend Chinese American Bilingual Education] Resolution commending Chinese American Bilingual Education Alliance. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 006-97-031. [Renters Tax Credit] Resolution supporting the restoration of the renters tax credit. Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 012-97-006. Referred to Committee [Negative Declaration, Sale of Property] Resolution confirming review and consideration of Final Negative Declaration prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for the sale to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency of a portion of Steuart and Spear Streets and described generally as a portion of Lot 33, Assessor's Block 3741. Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Yaki. Referred to Finance Committee. File 096-97-001. [Property Sale, Steuart/Spear Streets] Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency for the sale directly to the Agency of certain real property formerly occupied by the Embarcadero Freeway between Steuart and Spear Streets described generally as a portion of Lot 33, Assessor's Block 3741, for a sales price of $4,000,000, and for the purpose of enabling the Agency to convey such property for development of a headquarters building under an existing disposition and development agreement between the Agency and The Gap, Inc.; and adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Companion to File 96-97-1.) Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Yaki. Referred to Finance Committee. File 096-97-001.01. Referred to Board [Red Light Camera Project] Resolution urging the Director of Parking and Traffic and the Parking and Traffic Commission to complete the red light camera pilot project as soon as is practicable. Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Leal. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 190-97-003. [Red Light Camera Installations at Twenty Sites] Resolution urging the Director of Parking and Traffic and the Parking and Traffic Commission to install red light camera equipment at twenty additional high risk and dangerous San Francisco intersections. Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Leal. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 190-97-004. [Piazzoni Murals Review Panel] Resolution urging the Asian Art Commission to establish a Piazzoni Murals Review Panel consisting of three members including the Architect, Gaetana Aulenti and two other highly qualified art conservators, one chosen by the Asian Art Commission, the other chosen by the Committee to Retain the Piazzoni Murals and that the review panel report back to the Board of Supervisors on whether the murals can be safety removed from the old Main Library or what can be done if the murals remain to protect the murals and accommodate the Asian Art Museum's need for exhibition space. Supervisor Ammiano presented on behalf of Supervisor Bierman. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 197-97-001. [Hate Crimes in the Sunset District] Resolution condemning the swastika graffiti and any possible hate crime implications in the Sunset District. Supervisors Teng, Yee, Katz, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 207-97-004. Referred to Committee [Anti-Graffiti and Hate Crimes Program] Resolution establishing the Anti-Graffiti and Hate Crimes Pilot Program and urging the San Francisco Police Department to appoint an Asian American officer to the Special Investigations Bureau, Hate Crime Unit. Supervisors Teng, Yee, Katz, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 207-97-005. Referred to Board [Cambodian-American Chamber of Commerce] Resolution recognizing establishment of the International Cambodian-American Chamber of Commerce. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 234-97-001. [General Plan Amendment] Resolution approving amendments to the Downtown Plan and the Northeastern Waterfront Plan of the San Francisco General Plan (for Gap Building and the Rincon Hill-South Beach Redevelopment Plan). Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Yaki. Referred to Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole March 17, 1997. File 271-97-002. Hearings: [Crosstown Tunnel] Hearing to consider feasibility of alternative solutions to the crosstown tunnel. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 053-97-001. [San Francisco Zoo Admission Policy] Hearing to consider the issue of the San Francisco Zoo providing admission to San Francisco residents on the same basis as members of the Zoo Society. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 193-97-002. [New Football Stadium] Hearing to consider the feasibility of San Francisco residents receiving a discount of twenty percent on 49'er tickets at the new stadium (including season ticket holders, but not luxury box prices) for the duration of the bonds. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 193-97-003. [Red Light Violators] Hearing to consider the feasibility of the Department of Public Health's Emergency Medical Services Division publishing the names of red light violators as part of the City's Red Light Running Awareness Campaign and the feasibility of having the Police Department or other appropriate department to issue notices to suspected red light violators identified by members of the public. Supervisor Newsom presented on behalf of Supervisor Leal. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 207-97-006. 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 Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 17, 1997. File 030-97-001.04. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 093-97-007. [Amendment to MOU, Local 216] Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Building Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective January 11, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 097-97-010. [County Treasury Oversight Committee] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Sections 10.79-4 through 10.79-8, to establish the Treasury Oversight Committee as an advisory body to the Treasurer. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 172-97-005. [MUNI Security Program] Ordinance authorizing the Purchaser and the Director of Public Transportation to solicit a personal services contract for comprehensive facility security services through a request for proposals, with an option to procure security equipment in the request for proposals. (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 010-97-004. [Encroachment Permit, Hayes Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Spectator Management Group (SMG), to continue the temporary closure and occupy the northerly sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Hayes Street, between Polk and Larkin Streets, for the purpose of maintaining a loading dock and for loading and unloading operations for events at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (Block 812, Lot 1). (Also see File 10-96-6) (Department of Public Works) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 025-97-001. [Prop J Contract, Laundry Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that the laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Finance Committee. File 033-97-001. [Appointment, State Legislative Representative] Resolution ratifying the Mayor's appointment of Stephen Kawa, as State Legislative Representative for the City and County of San Francisco. (Mayor) Referred to Rules Committee. File 040-97-008. [Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "S" in the Duboce Triangle Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 048-97-018. [Settlement of Claim, Greta Joan Loucel] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Greta Joan Loucel by payment of $7,618.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 048-97-019. [Settlement of Claim, Lupe Villagomez] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Lupe Villagomez by payment of $11,500.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 048-97-020. [Settlement of Claim, Chai Ho Fung] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Chai Ho Fung by payment of $7,000.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 048-97-021. [Settlement of Claim, 20th Century Insurance] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of 20th Century Insurance by payment of $8,042.64. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 048-97-022. [Settlement of Claim, Abram Kislyuk] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Abram Kislyuk by payment of $8,200.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 048-97-023. [Settlement of Claim, Mark Hlady] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Mark Hlady by payment of $5,615.30. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 061-97-001. [Contract Award Extension, MUNI Railway MR-1167R] Resolution granting extension of time for awarding Municipal Railway Contract No. MR-1167R, MUNI Metro Extension - Platform Canopy and Communication System. (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 064-97-005. [Lease Amendment, Treasure Island] Resolution approving and authorizing an amendment to a lease and license with the United States Navy regarding the use of Hangars 2, 3 and 180 and Building III on Naval Station Treasure Island, extending the terms thereof until September 30, 1997. (Also see Files 64-96-16, 64-96-16.1) (Mayor) Referred to Finance Committee. File 065-97-003. [Sublease Agreement, ATL Productions, Inc.] Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and ATL Productions, Inc. for the sublease of Buildings 3 and 180 on Naval Station Treasure Island. (Mayor) Referred to Finance Committee. File 094-97-001. [Energy Conservation Grant] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant of $25,000 from the American Public Power Association/Demonstration of Energy Efficient Development Program. (Ratification of action previously taken) (Also see File 94-96-2) (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 147-97-002. [State Grant - Project Read] Resolution authorizing the City Librarian to apply for retroactively, accept and expend funds not to exceed $90,000 from the California State Library, including indirect costs of five percent. (Public Library) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 147-97-003. [State Grant - Project Read] Resolution authorizing the City Librarian to apply for retroactively, accept and expend funds not to exceed $30,000 from the California State Library, including indirect costs of five percent. (Public Library) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 147-97-004. [State Grant - Major Urban Resource Libraries] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend funds not to exceed $89,484 available through the California State Library from Title 1 of the Library Services and Construction Act for Major Urban Resource Libraries for fiscal year 1996-97; waiving indirect costs. (Public Library) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 147-97-005. [State Grant, Online Library Catalogs] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library, through the Bay Area Library and Information Systems (BALIS), to apply retroactively, accept and expend $56,200 to be awarded by the California State Library, as part of the California Library Services Act, Database Systems Program, to purchase Z39.50 server software to improve regional access to online library catalogs. (Public Library) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 148-97-001. [Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to retroactively apply for, accept and expend up to $3,336,825 in Federal Surface Transportation Program funds for public works projects. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 172-97-006. [Public Health Services Contract] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to execute an agreement, including indemnification, binding arbitration, and limited authority for the Director of Health to execute amendments, with Blue Cross of California for the provision of specified public health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, retroactive to January 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 172-97-007. [Public Health Services Contract] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to execute an agreement, including indemnification, binding arbitration, and limited authority for the Director of Health to execute amendments, with the San Francisco Health Authority ("The Authority") and its capitated providers for the provision of specified public health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, retroactive to January 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. Requests Granted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Ammiano, that City Attorney research the rate increase of TCI/Viacom to ensure it to be legal and allowable and to report on what the mechanism is for setting the basic cable rate for San Francisco. Motions Adopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: John O'Brien Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. Christopher Boatwright Sponsor Supervisor Leal. Heather Grace Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. File 2-97-10 Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:04 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 . 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