Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 17, 1997

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, March 17, 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 with President Barbara Kaufman presiding. CALLING THE ROLL The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Yaki - 6. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Katz, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 5. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:02 p.m. Supervisor Medina was noted present at 2:11 p.m. Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 2:01 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:02 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:01 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 2:00 P.M. Recommendations of Finance Committee Adopted [Ballot Argument] Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition A, a bond measure concerning Education Facility Bonds. Sponsor Supervisor Teng. File 60-97-2.2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. [Ballot Argument] Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition B, a bond measure concerning Cultural Facility Bonds. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 60-97-2.1 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. [Ballot Argument] Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition C, a bond measure concerning Zoo Bonds. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 60-97-2.3 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. [Ballot Argument] Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition D, a bond measure concerning Stadium Bonds. Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 60-97-3.2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. Recommendation of Rules Committee Adopted [Ballot Argument, Public Utility Revenues] Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition E, charter amendment concerning public utility revenues. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 280-96-2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Severed from Consent Calendar Supervisor Leal requested that the following measure be severed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Recommendation of Finance Committee Passed for Second Reading as Amended [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)) $22,063 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-96-49, Ordinance No. Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to amend title, line 4 and page two, line 7, by replacing "$34,563" with "$22,063". Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the Consent Calendar. Recommendations of Health, Family and Environment Committee Finally Passed [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. 114-97 (Amends Section 132.) Finally passed. [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. 115-97 (Adds Section 139.) Finally passed. [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. 116-97 (Amends Article 4.1, Sections 118-138.) Finally passed. Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Adopted [Residential Permit 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 by adding Shipley Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, north side. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-2, Resolution No. 249-97 Adopted. [Residential Permit 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 by adding Harriet Street, between Bryant and Brannan Streets, west side. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-3, Resolution No. 250-97 Adopted. [Residential Permit 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 by adding Alma Street, between Belvedere and Cole Streets, both sides. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-4, Resolution No. 251-97 Adopted. [Residential Permit Parking Area "R", Cleary Court] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "R" in the Cleary Court area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply by adding Franklin Street, between Eddy and Ellis Streets, east side. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-5, Resolution No. 252-97 Adopted. [Residential Permit 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 by adding Cumberland Street, between Church and Sanchez Streets both sides; Noe Street, between 20th and liberty Streets, east side; Sanchez Street, between 20th and Liberty Streets, west side. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-6, Resolution No. 253-97 Adopted. Recommendations of Rules Committee Passed for Second Reading [Robinson Construction Company v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robinson Construction Company against the City and County by payment of $996,747.69. (City Attorney) File 45-97-20, Ordinance No. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. CV760245.) Passed for second reading. [Yelizaveta Bluvshteyn v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Yelizaveta Bluvshteyn against the City and County, Muni, et al. by payment of $40,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-21, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 976-704.) Passed for second reading. [John Liu v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of John Liu against the City and County by payment of $5,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-22, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 973-796.) Passed for second reading. [Martin Harjani, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Martin Harjani against the City and County by payment of $16,778.63. (City Attorney) File 45-97-23, Ordinance No. (Municipal Court No. 116-736.) Passed for second reading. [State of California v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of State of California against the City and County by payment of $7,700. (City Attorney) File 45-97-24, Ordinance No. (Municipal Court No. 124-885.) Passed for second reading. [Loretia Yan v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Loretia Yan against the City and County by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-25, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 976-294.) Passed for second reading. [Marvin Woodside v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Marvin Woodside v. City and County, et al. (San Francisco General Hospital), by payment of $32,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-26, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 978-454.) Passed for second reading. [CCSF v. General Engineering and Machine Works] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation in City and County of San Francisco v. General Engineering and Machine Works, by accepting payment to Laguna Honda Hospital of $75,000. (City Attorney) File 46-97-4, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 972-391.) Passed for second reading. [Pleasant Hill Cremation Cases] Ordinance authorizing partial settlement against certain defendants in a class action entitled In Re: Pleasant Hill Cremation Cases, with payment of a total of $3,380,000 for administrative and litigation costs, attorney's fees, maintenance of a memorial, and payment of claims submitted by class members. (Also see File 46-95-4.) (City Attorney) File 46-97-5, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 943-703.) Passed for second reading. Adopted [Settlement of Claim, Gerald J. Gerhardt] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Gerald J. Gerhardt by payment of $7,500.00. (City Attorney) File 48-97-14, Resolution No. 254-97 Adopted. [Settlement of Claim, Henry Hejazi] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Henry Hejazi by payment of $10,000.00. (City Attorney) File 48-97-15, Resolution No. 255-97 Adopted. [Settlement of Claim, Randy Basnett] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Randy Basnett by payment of $10,750.00. (City Attorney) File 48-97-16, Resolution No. 256-97 Adopted. [Settlement, Regional Water Quality Board Complaint] Resolution approving the settlement of the State administrative penalty by payment of $300,000 (San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Administrative Civil Liability Complaint No. 96-145). (City Attorney) File 48-97-17, Resolution No. 212-97 Adopted. [Settlement of Claim, New Flyer of America] Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claims of the City and County against New Flyer of America. (City Attorney) File 49-97-1, Resolution No. 257-97 Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of Finance Committee Adopted as Amended [Bay Area Cellular Telephone Co. Transmitter Lease] Resolution authorizing and approving a lease of wireless transmitter and antennae space within and on Laguna Honda Hospital to Bay Area Cellular Telephone Company, without competitive bidding, as amended. (Real Estate Department) File 65-97-1, Resolution No. 217-97 (March 3, 1997 - Consideration continued to March 17, 1997.) Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to amend title, line four, after"bidding" by inserting ", as amended"; amend page three, line six by adding the following: "Further Resolved, That the Board's approval of this lease is conditioned upon the following language being made a part of the lease, at the end of Section 4.1: At least 120 days before the end of the first year of the initial term of this lease, the Budget Analyst of the City ("City's Budget Analyst") shall review the methodology that was used to determine the initial Base Rent under this lease and shall make its determination at least 30 days prior to the end of the first year of this Lease. In the event the Budget Analyst reasonably determines that such methodology was materially flawed, the parties agree that the initial Base Rent shall be re-determined and established at Fair Market Rent existing immediately prior to the Commencement Date ("Fair Market Rent at Commencement"):". Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Passed for Second Reading [Public Health License Fees] Ordinance amending Health Code, relating to license and reinspection fees for the Department of Public Health. (Department of Public Health) File 118-96-8, Ordinance No. (Amends Sections 258, 451 and 609.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Teng, Yaki - 9. Noes: Supervisors Newsom, Yee - 2. [Public Health License Fees] Ordinance amending Part III of the Municipal Code (Revenue and Finance), relating to fees for licenses or permits for inspections by the Department of Public Health; companion measure to File 118-96-8. (Department of Public Health) File 127-96-10, Ordinance No. (Amends Sections 35, 120, 248, 249.1, 249.7 and 249.13.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Teng, Yaki - 9. Noes: Supervisors Newsom, Yee - 2. [Appropriation, Parking and Traffic Dept.] Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Parking and Traffic Department, of Traffic Fines Revenue to other current expenses for the cost of the Red Light Camera Enforcement Pilot Project for fiscal year 1996-97; providing for ratification of action previously taken. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Teng. File 101-96-48, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Special Funds, Police Department] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, establishing a special fund for equipment and maintenance of the police gymnasium at the Hall of Justice. (Police Department) File 97-97-8, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 10.117-118.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Credit Card Payment] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to authorize all officers, boards, commissions and departments of the City and County to accept credit cards, debit cards and ATM cards for the payment of fees, taxes or other charges, and to delete direct authorization for the Department of Public Health, Art Commission, Library Department, Recreation and Park Commission, Parking and Traffic Commission, Department of Animal Care and Control and the Treasurer/Tax Collector to accept payment by credit card, debit card or ATM card. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Teng. File 97-97-9, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 10.11-1.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Birth Certificate Fees] Ordinance amending Part III, Article 2, Municipal Code (License Fees) to increase the fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate by three dollars ($3.00), with the proceeds of this increase to be used to help fund dependency mediation in Juvenile Court. (Superior and Municipal Courts) File 127-97-2, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) (Adds Section 249.16.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted [Airport Lease, CalTrans I-380 Property] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at Interstate 380 Overpass and South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, San Mateo County, for the Airport Commission, San Francisco International Airport, retroactive to March 1, 1997. (Real Estate Department) File 27-97-3, Resolution No. 248-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Lease of Property, LAIR Facility] Resolution authorizing a lease of property at the Letterman Army Institute of Research Facility ("LAIR") in the Presidio of San Francisco, for use by the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-4, Resolution No. 258-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Recommendations of Finance Committee and Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Adopted [Lease Amendment, Walt Disney Productions] Resolution approving and authorizing amendments to a sublease and sublicense with Walt Disney Productions regarding the use of Hangars 3 and 180 on Naval Station Treasure Island, extending the terms thereof until March 31, 1997. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 65-97-2, Resolution No. 218-97 (Fiscal Impact.) (March 4, 1997 - Transferred from Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Recommendation of Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Adopted [Newsrack Pilot Project] Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to conduct a demonstration project, using a maximum of 10Ped-Mounts and a minimum of two vendors chosen by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works, to develop and implement a pilot program to place state-of-the-art newsracks at one or more locations to be specified by the Mayor and the Director of Public Works for a trial period not to exceed six months; and further urging the Director of Public Works to create a task force to advise him on the implementation of the newsrack pilot program and to solicit feedback from the public during the trial period. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom, Leal, Teng. File 200-97-2, Resolution No. 227-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Passed for Second Reading [Sidewalk Width Regulations, Jack London Alley] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1539 changing the official width of sidewalk on the southwesterly side of Jack London Alley between South Park and Varney Place, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-472 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 34-97-4, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Commercial Vehicle/Transit Area, Sansome Street] Ordinance amending the Traffic Code, establishing an exclusive commercial vehicle/transit area on Sansome Street between Washington Street and Bush Street. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 124-97-2, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 31.6.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted [Encroachment Permit, 455 Golden Gate Avenue] Resolution granting revocable permission to the State of California to construct canopies, cornices, awnings, and various other architectural components to extend from the building facade above the sidewalk for the Hiram W. Johnson State Building at 455 Golden Gate Avenue (Block 765, Lot 3) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 10-97-3, Resolution No.243-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program] Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,764,665 from the U.S. Department of Justice to administer the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program and waiving indirect costs, providing for ratification of action previously taken; placing $172,000 on reserve. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr, Supervisor Teng) File 68-97-1, Resolution No. 219-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Grant, Supportive Housing/Shelter Plus Programs] Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept and expend Stewart B. McKinney Supportive Housing Program grants in the total amount not to exceed $13,291,985 and a Shelter Plus Care grant in a total amount not to exceed $2,176,020 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., Supervisor Teng) File 68-97-2, Resolution No. 220-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [State Grant, Upgrade Traffic Sign Records System] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for, accept and expend $105,300 in Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) funds to upgrade the Department's Traffic Sign Records Systems; providing for ratification of action previously taken; placing $105,300 on reserve. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 192-97-1, Resolution No. 272-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Liquor License, 5201 - 3rd Street] Resolution opposing the request for the transfer of a type 42 off-sale general alcoholic beverage license for Suad Abbushi for All Night Market from 5190 - Third Street, to 5201 - Third Street, and determining that it will not serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 223-97-2, Resolution No. 274-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Liquor License, 1514 Union Street] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 40 on-sale beer license to Joseph M. Gilmartin, Jr., for The Black Horse London Deli located at 1514 Union Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 223-97-5, Resolution No. 275-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Recommendations of Rules Committee Passed for Second Reading [Time for Award of Contracts] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to provide for additional time for awarding contracts let by the Public Utilities Commission; the provisions of this ordinance shall expire on June 30, 1998. (Public Utilities Commission) File 97-97-1, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 6.1-1.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee for unexpired portion of four-year term ending August 20, 1997. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-7, Resolution No. 261-97 (Nikkie Ho, vice Angela Chu, Seat No. 26604 (must represent a tenant organization), resigned.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Appointments] Resolution appointing members to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-6 Resolution No. 260-97 (Laurel Condro, vice Juan-Thomas Rehbock, Seat No. 24302, environmental organization, term expired, for three-year term ending December 31, 1997; Erika Bischoff, vice Pamela Coxson, Seat No. 24304, bicycle organization, term expired, for new three-year term ending December 31, 1999; Susan Hester, vice David Kinsley, Seat No. 24305, bicycle organization, term expired, for new three-year term ending December 31, 1999; James Look, vice Niko Letunic, Seat No. 24306, bicycle organization, term expired, for new three-year term ending December 31, 1999; Larry Chinn, vice himself, Seat No. 24308, bicyclist-at-large, term expired, for new three-year term ending December 31, 1999; Jared Braiterman, Ph.D., vice Lucinda Means, Seat No. 24307, bicyclist-at-large, resigned, for unexpired portion of three year term ending December 31, 2001.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Off-Site Committee Meeting] Motion ordering the April 1997 meeting of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on April 16, 1997, 5:30 p.m., at the Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue. Sponsor Supervisor Teng. File 54-97-2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Conference with City Attorney - Litigation From the President Adopted [Closed Session] Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for purpose of discussing whether to initiate litigation, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. Recess The Board recessed at the hour of 3:23 p.m. to convene in closed session. Reconvening of the Board At the hour of 3:38 p.m., the Board reconvened. Calling the Roll On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Noted absent: Supervisor Teng¬1. Quorum present. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 3:39 p.m. Report on Closed Session The Board took no action in closed session. Adopted Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elects at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the possible litigation. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole Hearing Held [Public Hearing] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to (1) proposed amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan, to add excess freeway lands to the project area and designate the land use for such added area as office, to identify the current design for the realignment of the Embarcadero roadway between Howard and Folsom Streets, and to designate the land use of a small parcel of Port property on the corner of Howard and Steuart Streets as either Commercial or Open Space Park; (2) Proposed amendment to General Plan, (3) Resolution making environmental findings, (4) Ordinance approving the above amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan. Files 151-97-1, 151-97-1.1, 157-97-1.2, 271-97-2 Prior to opening the floor for public participation, the President called upon representatives from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for a brief presentation and submittal of various supporting documents. The Director of Planning addressed the actions taken by the Planning Commission. The President then inquired if there were anyone present who wished to testify on this matter. There being no response, the President declared the public hearing on this issue closed. Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation Adopted [Environmental Findings for Redevelopment Plan Amendment] Resolution adopting a resolution making findings of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco made pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with an amendment to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan to include a portion of the former Embarcadero Freeway between Steuart and Spear Streets (described generally as a portion of Lot 33, Assessor's Block 3741), add a use designation for the Southeasterly corner of Howard and Steuart Streets (described generally as a portion of Lot 12, Assessor's Block 3742) and adopt certain amendments to the General Plan. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 151-97-1.1, Resolution No. 267-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted as Amended [General Plan Amendments for Redevelopment Plan Amendments] Resolution approving amendments to the Downtown Plan and the Northeastern Waterfront Plan of the San Francisco General Plan in connection with the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and GAP Building. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 271-97-2, Resolution No. 278-97 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Amendment of the Whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Passed for Second Reading as Amended [Amendment to Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 14-81, amended by Ordinance No. 50-84, amended by Ordinance No. 405-91, amended by Ordinance No. 137-92, amended by Ordinance No. 270-92, amended by Ordinance No. 430-94, approving the Redevelopment Plan for the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area by amending said plan to expand the project area by adding land to the Rincon Point Sub-Area of the Project Area, specifically Lot 33 of Assessor Block 3741. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 151-97-1.2, Ordinance No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Amendment of the Whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. PUBLIC COMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Anita Harrison, Bank of America branch closure; Male speaker, Bank of America branch closure; Mr. Barry, New Worlds Fair project; Betty Landis, health of community; John Johnson, Touch of Class Painting Company, Housing Authority; Contractor, Housing Authority painting contract; Dehnert Queen, trade mission to China, waterfront plan; Jess Gumba, civil service issue; Reverend, Oceanview area financial institution; Milton Hanks, supplemental pay; Rodney, youth safety issues, oppose stadiums; John Smith, bank closure; Mary Harrison, Bank of America closure; Al Lewis, Bank of America closure; Reuben, assault on homeless women. 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. Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar Supervisor Yee requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Referred to Committee [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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano, Brown. File 197-97-001, Resolution No. (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) At the request of Supervisor Yee, referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Ammiano and Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar. For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar Adopted [Commend Chinese American Bilingual Education] Resolution commending Chinese American Bilingual Education Alliance. Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Kaufman, Teng, Bierman, Brown, Newsom. File 006-97-031, Resolution No. 233-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Bierman, Brown, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Renters Tax Credit] Resolution supporting the restoration of the renters tax credit. Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng, Brown, Leal. File 012-97-006, Resolution No. 244-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Kaufman, Teng, Newsom, Brown. File 190-97-003, Resolution No. 270-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Teng, Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Kaufman, Teng, Newsom, Brown. File 190-97-004, Resolution No. 271-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Teng, Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Hate Crimes in the Sunset District] Resolution condemning the swastika graffiti and any possible hate crime implications in the Sunset District. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yee, Katz, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown, Bierman, Kaufman, Leal. File 207-97-004, Resolution No. 229-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Cambodian-American Chamber of Commerce] Resolution recognizing establishment of the International Cambodian-American Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman. File 234-97-001, Resolution No. 277-97 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom. File 030-97-001.04 (March 10, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. [Final Amended Map] Motion approving amended map of 101 Valencia Street, a Condominium Project, being a merger and resubdivision of Lots 79 and 122 to 151 in Assessor's Block 3513, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of public Works) File 58-97-3 (March 11, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 17, 1997.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 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 find by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find 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 Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Imperative Resolutions] Adopted [Inhalant and Poison Week] Resolution proclaiming the week of March 16 to March 23, 1997 as Inhalant and Poison Awareness Week; and commending the San Francisco Chemo Awareness Task Force for actively combating inhalant abuse in the Mission District. File 004-97-009, Resolution No. 213-97 Supervisor Leal presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Commend Geraldine G. Earp] Resolution commending Geraldine G. Earp on receiving the 13th Assembly District Woman of the Year award. File 006-97-032, Resolution No. 216-97 Supervisors Medina, Brown, Leal, Kaufman presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Appropriation, Fire Department] Substitute ordinance appropriating $1,653,393, Fire Department, from the General Fund Reserve, for salaries, materials and supplies, equipment purchase and services of other departments to fund the cost of transferring the Paramedic Division from Public Health to the Fire Department, for fiscal year 1996-97. Mayor Willie L. Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 26, 1997 meeting. File 101-96-050. Referred to Board [Tibetan National Day] Resolution proclaiming March 10, 1997 to be Tibetan National Day to commemorate the Tibetan uprising on March 10, 1959. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 004-97-010. [Commend Bayview Hunters Point Project Area Committee] Resolution commending The Bayview Hunters Point Project Area Committee and declaring March 17, 1997 "Bayview Hunters Point Project Area Committee" in San Francisco. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 006-97-033. [U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum] Resolution supporting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's continuing inclusion of an exhibit on the treatment of homosexuals during the Holocaust; supporting the Federal Government's continued funding of the museum and its programs; and opposing a boycott on visits to the museum. Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 013-97-006. [S.B.392, Public Benefits to Legal Immigrants] Resolution supporting S.B. 392 and urging the United States Senate to pass S.B.392 to ensure legal immigrants can retire with dignity and respect. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Bierman, Yaki, Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 013-97-007. [Citizenship Process Effort] Resolution supporting Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's effort in expediting the citizenship process. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Bierman, Medina, Yaki, Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 013-97-008. Referred to Committee [1997-1998 Children's Services Plan] Resolution approving the Children's Services Plan for the San Francisco Children's Fund in accordance with Charter Section 16.108. Mayor Willie L. Brown presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 185-97-001. [Medical Marijuana] Resolution authorizing the defense in Federal criminal and administrative proceedings of Department of Public Health physicians who recommend medical marijuana to their patients if certain conditions are met. Supervisors Bierman, Leal, Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 194-97-001. [Bank of America Branch Closures] Resolution urging the Bank of America to keep its branch bank at Ocean-Faxon or find a substitute financial institution to serve the neighborhood before they close the branch. Supervisors Medina, Teng, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 227-97-002.01. Requests for Hearings: [Disabled Parking Placards] Hearing to consider possible solutions to the improper issuing of Disabled Parking Placards in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 012-97-007. [Red Light Running] Hearing to consider all available traffic control options for addressing the red light epidemic in San Francisco, including, without limitation, the feasibility of altering signal intervals, using "all red" timing, installing mid-block red light signals, installing mid-block flashing red light warning signals, using emerging technologies, and any other option that might reduce red light running and the deadly accidents they cause. Supervisor Leal presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 190-97-005. [Public Safety in Parks] Hearing to consider issues concerning public safety in San Francisco parks. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 193-97-004. [Recreation and Park Programs and Activities] Hearing to review recreational programs in the City, the process of community input in the recreation and park activities. In particular, activities currently available to youth in the community, and plans to increase and improve those activities. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 193-97-005. [Disaster Emergency Services] Hearing to consider the progress of the 911 Consolidated Dispatch System. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 207-97-007. [Community Re-investment Programs] Hearing to review the performance of our banking and related financial institutions with regard to their community re-investment programs, especially in neighborhoods targeted for economic revitalization. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 235-97-001. Motions: Referred to Board [Public Health Director's Report] Changing the date of presentation at the full Board by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Sandra Hernandez, to May 5, 1997 rather than April 28, 1997 as previously requested. Supervisor Kaufman presented. File 030-97-005. Referred to Committee [Rebuttal Argument to Proposition B] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition B, a bond measure concerning cultural facilities. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 24, 1997 Special Meeting. File 060-97-002.04. [Rebuttal Argument to Proposition A] Motion authorizing rebuttal argument to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition A, a bond measure concerning education facility bonds. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 24, 1997 Special Meeting. File 060-97-002.05. [Rebuttal Argument to Proposition C] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition C, a bond measure concerning zoo facilities. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 24, 1997 Special Meeting. File 060-97-002.06. [Rebuttal Argument to Proposition D] Motion authorizing rebuttal argument to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition D, a lease-financing bond measure concerning football stadium. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 24, 1997 Special Meeting. File 060-97-003.03. Referred to Board [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. Supervisors Kaufman, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 24, 1997. File 270-97-001.05. Referred to Committee [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition E] Motion authorizing rebuttal argument to opponent's ballot argument against Proposition E, charter amendment concerning public utilities commission revenue uses. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 24, 1997 Special Meeting. File 280-96-003. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 045-97-027. [Carla Laser v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Carla Laser against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $180,292.80. (Superior Court No. 969-877) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 045-97-028. [Anthony Perez v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Anthony Perez against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $20,000. (Superior Court No. 975-445) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 045-97-029. [Alissa Chriss et al. v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Alissa Chriss against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $19,584.61. (Superior Court No. 982-447) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 097-97-011. [Board of Appeals Procedures] Ordinance amending Administrative code by amending Section 34.5, relating to notice by the Board of Appeals to the Assessor of decisions granting or modifying a variance on appeal, to conform to the language of the 1996 Charter; companion measure to File 127-97-3. (Board of Appeals). Referred to Rules Committee. File 097-97-012. [DTIS Memberships] Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article 1, of the San Francisco Administrative Code, which regulates officers and employees generally, by amending Section 16.6-28 to update the list of organizations on which the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (formerly Department of Electricity) is represented, by amending the title to reflect the department's change of name, deleting three (3) organizations from the list of those on which the department is represented, and adding seven (7) organizations to the list. (Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, Division of Telecommunications) Referred to Rules Committee. File 101-96-051. [Appropriation, Commission on Aging] Ordinance appropriating $15,500, Commission on Aging, of Senior Citizen's Program Fund Revenue to salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year 1996-97; companion measure to File 102-96-12. RO #96246. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 102-96-012. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Commission on Aging] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 298-96 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1996/97), reflecting the creation of one (1) position (Class 9722 Specialist in Aging II), at the Commission on Aging; companion measure to File 101-96-51. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 114-97-001. [Revised 1995 San Francisco Building Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Building Code) adopted by Ordinance No. 388-95, effective December 29, 1995; readopting by reference the 1994 Uniform Building Code as amended by the California Building Code (State Code); retaining and making applicable to the State code nonsubstantive editorial revisions to previously adopted San Francisco amendments to the State Code to conform to Charter Section D3.750, provided however that substantive changes be made to provisions concerning commercial energy conservation, code review advice and grading, and, provided further that San Francisco amendments to the State Code which specifically name the responsible enforcement agency be repealed; making findings of local conditions required by State law; republishing the retained San Francisco amendments in a volume separate from the State Code; reformatting the San Francisco amendments to correspond to the organization and formatting adopted by the State Code. (Building Inspection Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 121-97-002. [Tour Bus Restrictions] Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 1184, regarding tour bus restrictions on streets accessing the Presidio. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 127-97-003. [Board of Appeals Procedures] Ordinance amending Article 1, Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 30, and 31, relating to procedures of the Board of Appeals, to conform to the new Charter; companion measure to File 97-97-11. (Board of Appeals). Referred to Rules Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 018-97-002. [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections. DPT Order No. 1269. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 019-97-002. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1269. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 020-97-002. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1269. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 161-97-004. [Redevelopment Project Area Committee] Resolution confirming the election of members to the Project Area Committee for the Mid-Market Redevelopment Project Area. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 172-97-008. [Authorization to Indemnify, Seacliff Repairs] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into agreement of indemnity with Shapiro, Okino, Hom & Associates from claims arising out of its services at Seacliff. (Also see File 28-96-1) Referred to Finance Committee. File 199-97-001. [Retrocession of Jurisdiction, Treasure Island] Resolution endorsing the State of California's acceptance of retrocession of existing sovereignty and Federal jurisdiction and provision for concurrent jurisdiction over Naval Station Treasure Island upon the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. (Mayor) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. Requests Granted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to the Police Commission urging them to draft satisfactory procedures to develop an evidence policy. By Supervisor Newsom, that City Attorney draft resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to change the one hour parking meters in the West Portal shopping area from one hour to two hours. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:29 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