Board of Supervisors Minutes: August 25, 1997

Agenda & Minutes Archive JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS BOARDOFSUPERVISORS Monday, August 25, 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. CALLINGTHEROLL The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki-8. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Katz, Teng, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Teng excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:02 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:02 p.m. SupervisorTengExcused The Clerk stated Supervisor Teng requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Teng from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Teng, Yee - 3. SPECIALORDER2:00P.M. COMMITTEEREPORTS FromFinanceCommittee Adopted [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition A] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition A, relating to revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $157,000,000 for water system reliability and seismic safety improvements. (Finance Committee) File 60-97-4.2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition B] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition B, relating to revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $147,000,000 for safe drinking water improvements. (Finance Committee) File 60-97-5.2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. FromRulesCommittee (The following items will be considered by the committee at a Special meeting at 10 a.m., Monday, August 25, 1997. The Chair intends to request the committee to send the following items to the Board as a committee report.) Adopted [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition C] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition C, a charter amendment concerning safety employees retirement (police/fire buy back agreement). (Rules Committee) File 257-97-3 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. Adopted as Amended [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition E] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition E, a Charter amendment relating to creation of staggered terms for Youth Commission members, certification of removal of members, allowing for compensation, amending quorum and voting requirements, giving non-exclusive authority to conduct programs related to children and youth, authorizing commission recommendation of applicants and deletion of obsolete material. (Rules Committee) File 255-97-3 Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved an Amendment of the Whole bearing same title. Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. Adopted [Rebuttal Argument, Proposition F] Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition F, an ordinance approving the sale of .38 acres at the top of Mt. Davidson park. (Rules Committee) File 60-97-6.2 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. CONSENTCALENDAR RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [Appropriation, Art Commission] Ordinance amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 1997-98, Ordinance Number 306-97, adjusting appropriations to meet the requirements of the Art Commission pursuant to Charter Section 16.106. (Controller) File 101-97-7, Ordinance No. 345-97 Finally passed. [Tax Rate Setting, CCSF, FY 1997-98] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for City and County purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. (Controller) File 74-97-1, Ordinance No. 342-97 Finally passed. [Tax Rate Setting, SFUSD, FY 1997-98] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Unified School District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. (Controller) File 74-97-2, Ordinance No. 343-97 Finally passed. [Tax Rate Setting, SF Community College, FY 1997-98] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. (Controller) File 74-97-3, Ordinance No. 344-97 Finally passed. [Environmental Review Actions] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to extend the September 30, 1997, Sunset Clause to June 30, 1998, for environmental review actions, activities and procedures; companion measure to File 115-97-11. (Planning Department) File 97-97-39, Ordinance No. 338-97 (Amends Chapter 31.) (Excluded from environmental review requirements of the California Quality Act as non-physical project for modification of fee and rate structures). Finally passed. [Extend Planning Department Fee Sunset Clause] Ordinance amending Planning Code to extend the September 30, 1997 Sunset Clause to June 30, 1998, for Planning Department actions, activities and services; companion measure to File 97-97-39. (Planning Department) File 115-97-11, Ordinance No. 339-97 (Amends Article 3.5A, Section 539.) Finally passed. [Contract, Hazardous Materials Abatement Work] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, providing for the selection of contractors to perform hazardous materials abatement work on public works projects. (Department of Public Works) File 97-97-40, Ordinance No. 357-97 (Adds Section 6.08.) Finally passed. [Debt Service Savings, Refunding Bonds] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to provide for debt service savings test for issuance of certain Refunding Bonds without voter approval. Sponsor Supervisor Leal. File 97-97-41, Ordinance No. 363-97 (Adds Chapter 78, Sections 78.1 through 78.5.) Finally passed. [Equipment Lease Supplement No. 6] Ordinance approving the form of and authorizing execution and delivery by the City and County of an Equipment Lease Supplement No. 6 between the City and County Finance Corporation, as lessor, and the City and County, as lessee, with respect to equipment to be used for City purposes, a related Certificate of Approval and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds by said nonprofit corporation in an amount not to exceed Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000); providing for reimbursement to the City of certain City expenditures incurred prior to the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds; and providing for the execution of documents in connection therewith and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith. (Mayor) File 170-97-2, Ordinance No. 362-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed. Adopted [Lease of Property at 732 Brannan Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 732 Brannan Street, San Francisco, for the Office of the District Attorney. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-11, Resolution No. 825-97 Adopted. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Finally Passed [Beverly Hartley v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Beverly Hartley against the City and County by payment of $67,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-79, Ordinance No. 346-97 (Superior Court No. 976-268.) Finally passed. [Cala Foods, Inc. v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Cala Foods, Inc. against the City and County by recognizing a reduction of property taxes due by $27,225.58. (City Attorney) File 45-97-80, Ordinance No. 347-97 (Superior Court No. 980-566.) Finally passed. [Maher Abuyaghi v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Maher Abuyaghi against the City and County, Richard Quesada, et al. by payment of $8,750. (City Attorney) File 45-97-81, Ordinance No. 348-97 (Municipal Court No. 127-832.) Finally passed. [Anderson Pacific Engineering v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. against the City and County for $218,475.97 in unpaid contract earnings, plus interest thereon at 6 percent. (City Attorney) File 45-97-82, Ordinance No.349-97 (Superior Court No. 949-549.) Finally passed. [Lampkin v. Smith and CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation in the matter of Joycelyn Lampkin v. Benjamin Smith, Beverly Smith and the City and County, by payment of $45,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-83, Ordinance No. 350-97 (Superior Court No. 978-808.) Finally passed. [Amaral and Olmstead v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Amaral and Olmstead against the City and County by payment of $59,036.83. (City Attorney) File 45-97-84, Ordinance No. 351-97 (Alameda County Superior Court No. H 1931477.) Finally passed. [Teresa Tse v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Teresa Tse against the City and County by payment of $17,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-86, Ordinance No. 352-97 (Superior Court No. 974-517.) Finally passed. [Radgia Tanago v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Radgia Tanago against the City and County by payment of $37,500. (City Attorney) File 45-97-87, Ordinance No. 353-97 (Superior Court No. 971-763.) Finally passed. [Carolyn Reilly v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing offer of compromise pursuant to CCP Section 998 in the litigation of Carolyn Reilly v. City and County and Emilio Cruz, in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), to be paid as wages. (City Attorney) File 45-97-88, Ordinance No. 354-97 (United States District Court No. C96-3995 WHO.) Finally passed. [Settlement of Lawsuits] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of F. W. Spencer & Son, Inc. against the City and County for receipt of $675,000.00. (City Attorney) File 46-97-10, Ordinance No. 337-97 (Superior Court No. 970-323 consolidated with Superior Court No. 976-322, Superior Court No. 985-305, U.S. District Court Case No. C96-1913 SAW, U.S. District Court Case No. C95-4242 TEH.) Finally passed. [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim] Ordinance authorizing settlement of unlitigated claim of the United States Department of Health and Human Services against the City and County by paying the amount of $97,621.64 for Medicare reimbursement. (City Attorney) File 48-97-51, Ordinance No. 355-97 Finally passed. [Settlement of Claim] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the sexual discrimination claims filed by Kathryn How, Leslie Lundgren, Rochelle Campana, Sarah Blain and Sue-Syin Chou in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Six Thousand, One Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($106,135.48), less applicable taxes and withholdings. (City Attorney) File 48-97-56, Ordinance No. 356-97 Finally passed. RecommendationsofHealth,FamilyandEnvironmentCommittee Adopted [State Grant, Single System of Care] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Division of Mental Health to accept and expend a grant of $334,592, from the California State Department of Mental Health to develop a single system of care that is understandable to parents and appropriate to meet the individual needs of children. (Department of Public Health) File 146-97-6.1, Resolution No. 829-97 Adopted. [State Grant, Underground Storage Tanks Cleanup] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health Management, to accept and expend, an allocation of up to $470,000 from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division Clean Water Program, for local oversight of cleanup activities at leaking underground storage tank sites funded by grant funds, and to authorize the Director of Health to execute the State Water Resources Control Board Contract (No. 7-012-550-0), and amendments thereto on behalf of the City and County, which contract provides that the City shall indemnify, defend and hold the State harmless from any and all claims, losses, and damages accruing or resulting in connection with the City’s performance of the contract; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 146-97-14, Resolution No. 830-97 Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHEDBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [Appropriation, Board of Supervisors] Ordinance appropriating $384,905, Board of Supervisors from the General Fund Reserve for salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of eleven (11) positions (8.0 full time equivalent) and the abolishment of one (1) position, for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-3. (Controller) File 101-97-9, Ordinance No. 340-97 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Yee-7. Noes: Supervisors Leal, Medina, Yaki-3. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Board of Supervisors] Ordinance amending Annual Salary Ordinance 1997/98, Board of Supervisors, reflecting the creation of eleven (11) positions (Class 1364 Special Assistant V) and the deletion of one (1) position (Class 1361 Special Assistant II); companion measure to File 101-97-9. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-3, Ordinance No. 341-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Yee-7. Noes: Supervisors Leal, Medina, Yaki-3. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Appropriation] Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000, Department of Business and Economic Development, of Neighborhood Development Special Revenue Fund for salaries, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, other contractual services and services of other departments for fiscal year 1997-98; placing $569,307 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-97-10, Ordinance No. 358-97 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Appropriation, Department of Public Works] Ordinance appropriating $1,457,295, Department of Public Works, ($1,189,726 of 1988 Public Library Improvement Bond Interest Earnings and $267,569 of 1990 Earthquake Safety Bond Fund Interest Earnings) for the renovation of the Mission Branch Library for fiscal year 1997-98. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 101-97-11, Ordinance No. 359-97 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Hotel Tax Allocation, Cultural Center] Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, to change the special purpose allocations of hotel tax revenues from percentages to specific dollar amounts, to adjust each allocation annually by the rate of growth or loss in total hotel tax revenues (subject to a ten percent cap) and to change the source of funds for the cultural center allocation. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 127-97-6.1, Ordinance No. 360-97 (Amends Section 515.01.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Reward Authorization] Ordinance authorizing payment of reward in the amount of $5,000 to Doe One. (Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council) File 155-97-1, Ordinance No. 361-97 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading [Appropriation, COPS, Muni Transit] Ordinance appropriating $300,000, Mayor, of the State funded Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) for the Muni Transit Assistant Program (MTAP) for fiscal year 1997-98, providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 101-97-6, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Supplemental Appropriation, E-911 Project] Ordinance appropriating $7,529,000, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s (911 Project), of public protection special revenue funds for the 911 Project and for the creation of seven (7) positions, for fiscal year 1997-98; placing $4,500,000 on reserve; companion measure to File 102-97-4. (Mayor) File 101-97-8, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Annual Salary Ordinance Amendment] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance 1997-98), Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s and Information Services, reflecting the creation of seven (7) positions (Classes 1369L (1) Special Assistant X, 1370L (1) Special Assistant XI, 1372L (3) Special Assistant XIII, 1375L (1) Special Assistant XVI, 1376L (1) Special Assistant XVII); companion measure to File 101-97-8. (Mayor) File 102-97-4, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Settlement of Claim, NSF Design Subconsultant] Ordinance approving the settlement of the City’s claims against Rolf Jensen & Associates (RJA), fire alarm system design subconsultant for the new Sheriff’s facility. (City Attorney) File 46-97-9, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. Adopted [Lease of Property at 1390 Market Street] Resolution authorizing a lease at Fox Plaza, 1390 Market Street, for the City Attorney. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-9, Resolution No. 823-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Lease Amendment, 1650 Mission Street] Resolution authorizing an amendment to lease of real property at 1650 Mission Street for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Building Inspection. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-10, Resolution No. 824-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Lease Extension at 23rd & Illinois Streets] Resolution authorizing an extension of a lease of real property at 23rd & Illinois Streets (Pier 72) for the Public Transportation Commission. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-12, Resolution No. 825-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. (Supervisor Kaufman excused from voting in Committee. ) [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds] Resolution approving an amendment to the budget of the Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 1997-98, increasing by $15,000,000 the Agency’s expenditure for the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area and approving the issuance of not to exceed $17,500,000 of tax allocation bonds in connection with the China Basin Ballpark Project. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 161-97-7.1, Resolution No. 832-97 (Fiscal Impact.) SupervisorKaufmanExcusedfromVoting The Clerk announced that Supervisor Kaufman requested to be excused from voting because of a possible conflict of interest. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisor Kaufman from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. AppointmentofPresidentProTempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair. SupervisorNewsomExcusedfromVoting The Clerk announced that Supervisor Newsom requested to be excused from voting because of a possible conflict of interest. Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. The roll was then called on the pending resolution and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leal, Medina, Yaki, Yee-8. Excused: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom - 2. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. The President resumed the Chair. [E-911 Project Agreement] Resolution approving the project agreement between the Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s and Information Services and TRW, Inc., for the E-911 enhanced Computer Aided Dispatch and Automated Information System. (Mayor) File 172-97-24, Resolution No. 803-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Citywide Radio COMMUNICATION System] Resolution approving the form and authorizing the execution and approval of Citywide 800 MHZ radio system project agreement ("Master Agreement") between the City and County of San Francisco and Motorola COMMUNICATION s and Electronics, Inc. (which Master Agreement includes certain limitations on the City’s rights and remedies); authorizing an amendment to the 1992 Master Agreement dated as of February 5, 1992 between the City and contractor; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the execution and approval of the Master Agreement; and ratifying actions previously taken. (Mayor) File 172-97-52, Resolution No. 804-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Citywide 800 MHZ Radio Project] Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to enter into separate license or lease agreements with each of AT&T COMMUNICATION s, Inc., the California State University, acting through the San Francisco State University, the City of Daly City, Motorola, Inc., and ZML-One Limited Partnership for the use of property for City’s 800 MHZ radio project and to enter into a license agreement with the United States of America, acting through the Department of Veterans Affairs, for the use of property for City’s 800 MHZ project, wherein the City would agree to resolve any contract dispute under the Federal Contract Dispute Act and to interpret the terms of the agreement under Federal law. (Real Estate Department) File 172-97-53, Resolution No. 805-97 (Fiscal Impact.) (Categorically exempt from Environmental Review under Class Numbers 1, 2 and 3 of the State Environmental Review Guidelines). Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Adopted [Permit, University of San Francisco] Resolution granting revocable permission to the University of San Francisco, Lone Mountain Campus, to reconfigure and improve the south side of Anza Street from Wood Street to Parker Avenue, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 10-97-9, Resolution No. 815-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Undergrounding Plan Development] Resolution requesting the development of an alternative plan for overhead wire undergrounding by the Department of Public Works and the General Manager, Public Utilities Commission. Sponsor Supervisor Medina. File 52-97-1, Resolution No. 822-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Treasure Island Cooperative Agreement] Resolution approving and authorizing the City to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Navy whereby the City will assume certain responsibilities regarding the operation and maintenance of Treasure Island and the Navy will reimburse the City for the costs therefor. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 244-97-4, Resolution No. 806-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Mission Bay South Survey Area] Resolution designating and describing a survey area within the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law referred to as the Mission Bay South Survey Area. Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 265-97-1, Resolution No. 839-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. RecommendationsofHealth,FamilyandEnvironmentCommittee Adopted [Continuum of Care Plan] Resolution declaring the policy that the Continuum of Care Plan ("The Plan"), dated August 1996, is the City and County’s homeless policy document governing the development of an integrated, effective and coordinated system of health care, housing, employment and support services to prevent and reduce homelessness (creates Homeless Coordinating Board). Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Bierman, Medina, Ammiano, Brown. File 83-97-1, Resolution No. 827-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Youth Jobs] Resolution urging the Human Rights Commission to study city procurements and to develop and recommend to the Board of Supervisors, with feedback from the existing youth employment system, legislation that would establish a City Youth Employment Program giving city contractors an incentive to employ youth in the performance of city contracts. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 108-97-4, Resolution No. 828-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, requested to be added as co-sponsors. [State Grant, Indigents Program] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to apply for, accept and expend retroactively, a grant allocation of up to $9,179,584 for fiscal year 1997-98 funding from the State Department of Health Services for California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for medical services to indigent persons, professional services, medical services contracts, materials and supplies, facilities rental, personal services, and indirect costs in the amount of $64,559, based on 14.5% of administrative and fiscal intermediary costs; placing $143,797 on reserve. (Department of Public Health) File 146-97-15, Resolution No. 831-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Department of Public Health/California Children Services Program] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into a Contract/Memorandum of Understanding with the University of California (UCSF), in the amount of $44,349 for the provision of staff of California Children Services (CCS) to be stationed on site at the UCSF Medical Center to evaluate patients and provide consultation regarding CCS program eligibility and services; retroactive to July 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) File 172-97-49, Resolution No. 833-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Contract - University of California] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $5,811 with the Regents of the University of California (Berkeley), the primary contractor, to provide data and information for a study of temporal variation in psychiatric utilization to the University of California (Berkeley); retroactive to January 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) File 172-97-50, Resolution No. 834-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Mentoring Program] Resolution developing and expanding through improved relationships, an effective mentoring system for San Francisco coordinated by the San Francisco Mentoring Coalition. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Bierman, Leal, Medina. File 215-97-3.1, Resolution No. 837-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Medina, requested to be added as co-sponsors. SPECIALORDER3:00P.M. Hearing Held [Public hearing] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of delinquent charges for refuse collection services and nuisance removal costs submitted by the Department of Public Health as modified to the date of adoption of their resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. File 14-97-1 The privilege of the floor was granted to the following person: John Doe. FromDepartmentofPublicHealth Adopted [Garbage Liens] Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for refuse collection services and nuisance removal costs submitted by the Department of Public Health as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. File 14-97-1, Resolution No. 818-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. SPECIALORDER3:00P.M. Hearing Held [Public hearing] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the 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. File 41-97-2 The President inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Board. There being no response, the President declared the public hearing closed. FromDepartmentofPublicHealth Adopted [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. File 41-97-2, Resolution No. 821-97 A repesentative of the department submitted an updated report for the Board’s consideration. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. COMMITTEEREPORTS Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures. RecommendationofFinanceCommittee Adopted [Affordable Housing Indemnity Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing to enter into an agreement with Villa North Beach-II, LLC ("Owner) to indemnify owner with respect to the sales of four inclusionary affordable housing units in owner’s development located at 690 Chestnut Street. Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 172-97-54, Resolution No. 835-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted [Liquor License, Trader Joe’s #5 at 3 Masonic Avenue] Resolution finding that the issuance of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage license to Chris Llewellyn, on behalf of Trader Joe’s #5 located at 3 Masonic Avenue, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County. File 223-97-28, Resolution No. 838-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Appeal, Sidewalk Encroachment, 818 Sanchez St.] Motion denying the appeal of Donald W. Wilson and Monika Henschke, appealing the June 18, 1997, Order No. 170,459 of the Department of Public Works, approving the issuance of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit (97MSE-031), to occupy, construct and maintain the following encroachment(s): to install and maintain landscaping and irrigation and to excavate, grade and construct a driveway ramp with 6" decorative curbs and a terraced stairway for access to the property at 818 Sanchez Street. File 24-97-1 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Laborie P. Smoore, police brutality; Tim Golder, recommendations of Community Substance Abuse Services; Woman, Foster Parents Handbook; Constance Buck, better police training; Tomasita Miguel, invitation to Town Hall meeting on September 17, 1997. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. FORADOPTIONWITHOUTCOMMITTEEREFERENCE 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 [Commendation] Resolution recognizing Congregation Emanu-el the Faith Community for their work with the Headwaters Sanctuary Project and commending them for their commitments to the environment and to the preservation of the ancient Headwaters Forest. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Brown, Katz, Leal, Newsom, Bierman. File 6-97-144, Resolution No. 807-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Leal, Newsom, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commendation] Resolution commending George Soros and The Open Society Institute for the one million dollar donation to the San Francisco Tides Foundation to administer grants for needle exchange. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Leal, Medina, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-148, Resolution No. 808-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Medina, Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commendation] Resolution congratulating the Northern California Chinese Press Association on the occasion of its founding. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 6-97-149, Resolution No.809-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commendation] Resolution commending the Asian Business League of San Francisco and declaring September 6, 1997 as "Asian Business League Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown. File 6-97-150, Resolution No. 810-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commendation] Resolution commending Stephen V.R. Spaulding, III for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the San Francisco Zoological Society and its surrounding community. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman. File 6-97-151, Resolution No. 811-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Commendation] Resolution recognizing the Bison paddock volunteers in Golden Gate Park for their work in ensuring the health and welfare of the bison in Golden Gate Park. Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Leal, Medina, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-152, Resolution No. 812-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Medina, Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Presidio Toxic Cleanup] Resolution supporting a program of environmental remediation of hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants at the Presidio and urging the Department of the Army to remediate the toxic contamination at the Presidio. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 13-97-28, Resolution No. 816-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Newsom, Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Welfare Reform Law, Disabled Children] Resolution urging members of Congress and President Clinton to reevaluate the new regulations contained in the 1996 Welfare Reform Law that denies supplemental security income to certain disabled children. Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Leal, Bierman, Katz. File 13-97-29, Resolution No. 817-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Contracting Out City Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 25-97-013, Resolution No. 819-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution authorizing the acceptance on behalf of the City and County of the gift of the Bay Area Video Coalition to make the logistical arrangements for the City’s Interactive Media Week and Summit. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Leal. File 38-97-10, Resolution No. 820-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leal requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Bilingual Education] Resolution supporting the use of bilingual education by the San Francisco Board of Education to meet the educational needs of limited English proficient students in the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Leal, Medina. File 211-97-5, Resolution No. 836-97 (August 18, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Final Map, 5-45 Lucerne Street] Motion approving final map of 5-45 Lucerne Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 49 in Assessor’s Block No. 3784, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-22 (August 20, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. [Commendation] Resolution commending the California Rural Legal Assistance for thirty years of service to rural communities and on the occasion of their anniversary Tardeada and proclaiming September 21, 1997 as "CRLA Day". Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-153, Resolution No. 813-97 (August 20, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 25, 1997.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. IMPERATIVECALENDAR Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. Adopted [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that the resolutions being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. [Imperative Resolution, if any] Adopted [Commendation] Resolution declaring support for Martin McGuinness, a leading member of the Irish political party Sinn Fein. File 006-97-154, Resolution No. 814-97 Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Fee] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 8.24-5, requiring the collection of a recordation fee of $2.00 at the time of recording real estate instruments and providing that such funds shall be expended for criminal investigations or prosecutions involving recorded real estate documents. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 097-97-054. [General Obligation Refunding Bonds] Resolution amending and restating Resolution No.93-94, which authorized the issuance of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Refunding Bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $600,000,000. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the September 17, 1997 meeting. File 170-94-001.02. Referred to Board [Proclaiming Hoang Taing Day] Resolution commending Hoang Taing for her personal accomplishments, leadership and dedication to others and declaring August 24, 1997 be "Hoang Taing Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 004-97-033. [Commendation] Resolution recognizing the various agencies that stepped forward to provide services and shelter to those families who lost their homes during the recent hotel fires. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 006-97-155. [Commendation] Resolution commending Mr. Peter Franklin for his outstanding contributions to the field of sports talk radio and declaring Friday, August 29, 1997 Peter Franklin Day in San Francisco. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 006-97-156. [Bicycle Funding - AB 1020] Resolution urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to pass Assembly Bill No. 1020 to increase funding to the bicycle lane account in the state transportation fund and urging the Governor’s support of the measure. Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 012-97-028. [Acceptance of Gift from the City of Genova] Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to accept the gracious gift of sculpted bas relief panels commemorating the voyage of Christopher Columbus from the City of Genova, Italy. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 038-97-011. Referred to Committee [Yellow Bicycles Pilot Project] Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to begin a pilot project of between forty and sixty "Yellow Bicycles" which will be available to city employees for travel between city buildings and for conducting city business when a bicycle can be used instead of a city car. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 190-97-002.02. RequestsforHearings: [Budget Analyst Contract] Hearing to consider exercising the fourth option in the agreement with the budget analyst to extend the agreement for two years, from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1999. Clerk of the Board. Referred to Finance Committee. File 098-97-001. [Appropriation, Planner Position] Hearing to consider submitting supplemental appropriation, in the amount of $64,769 to fund a 5290 Planner IV position in the Department of Parking and Traffic to develop, implement and oversee new, innovative "alternative transportation" programs. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 101-97-016. [Gang Task Force, Mission District] Hearing to consider the progress of the Gang Task Force in the Mission District and the area along the Mission Street corridor from 18th to 22nd Streets. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 207-97-010. [Skateboarding Activities] DUMMY Hearing to consider skateboarding activities in order to protect the waterfront promenade and the new Main Library from any further damages and to explore reasonable alternatives for skateboarders. Supervisors Yaki, Yee, Brown presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 124-96-008. 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, Medina presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 15, 1997. File 030-97-001.16. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 045-97-091. [Pradhan v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Daniel Pradhan by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Kishore Pardhan against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $60,000. (Superior Court No. 966-527). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 097-97-053. [Revising Time, Award of Contracts, PTC] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 6.1-1 to provide for additional time for awarding contracts let by the Public Transportation Commission; and by providing that the provisions of this ordinance shall expire on June 30, 1998. (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 101-97-015. [Appropriation, Port Commission] Ordinance appropriating $686,163, Port Commission, of Port Revenues for the construction of the China Basin Ballpark for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97069. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 102-97-005. [Salary Ordinance Amendment] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Department of Business and Economic Development, reflecting the creation of two (2) positions (Class 1371 Special Assistant XII and Class 1374 Special Assistant XV); companion measure to File 101-97-10. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 118-97-004. [Hazardous Materials/Waste Unified Program] Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter 5 (Health Code Articles 21 and 22) of the San Francisco Municipal Code to conform hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulation to Federal and State Laws regulating the handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, by (1) adding a new Article 21A, addressing hazardous materials risk management plans; (2) amending Sections 1101, 1102, 1103, 1103.2, 1103.3, 1105, 1110, 1110.1, 1114, 1115, 1117, 1120, 1120.1, 1121, 1123, 1124, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1137, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1160, 1162, 1175.3, 1175.4, 1175.5, and 1176, deleting Sections 1111, 1110.2 and 1120.2, and renumbering former Section 1110.3 as new Section 1111, to designate the Department of Public Health as the certified unified program agency for San Francisco, authorize the Department of Public Health to collect fees for the administration of unified program elements, and eliminate requirements to obtain acutely hazardous materials permits, and (3) amending Article 22 by amending Sections 1201 through 1208, and adding new Section 1209 to conform to State laws regulating hazardous waste and authorizing the Department of Public Health to collect fees from generators and certain treaters of hazardous waste. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Finance Committee. File 269-97-001. [Municipal Elections Code] Ordinance enacting the San Francisco Municipal Elections Code, Articles I-IX, to provide rules and procedures for the orderly conduct of Municipal Elections, including rules for nomination of elective officers, submission of measures to the voters, preparation and form of ballots, preparation and form of materials mailed to the voters, and organization of the Ballot Simplification Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections; and repealing Administrative Code Sections 5.69 - 5.89, inclusive. (Department of Elections) Referred to Rules Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 023-97-001. [Waiving Statute of Limitations] Resolution waiving the statute of limitations with respect to payment of certain warrant of the City and County of San Francisco, in the amount of $2,828,78, a legal obligation of the City and County of San Francisco. (Payee, Arnold B. Parra). (Controller) Referred to Rules Committee. File 025-97-014. [Prop J Contract, Airport Information Booth Program] Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that airport information booth services at San Francisco International Airport can be practically performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City employees at presently budgeted levels. (Airport) Referred to Finance Committee. File 028-97-004. [Emergency Repair, Jersey Street Sewer Replacement] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Jersey Street between Diamond and Douglass Streets - $129,611.15. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 028-97-005. [Emergency Repair, Hetch Hetchy Facilities] Resolution authorizing expenditure of Hetch Hetchy Water and Power funds for emergency repairs to Hetch Hetchy facilities and access roads damaged by the floods of January 1997 - $10,000,000. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 028-97-006. [Emergency Repair, 33rd Avenue Sewer Replacement] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on 33rd Avenue between Cabrillo and Fulton Streets - $204,870. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 041-97-003. [Assessment Costs, Sidewalk and Curb Repairs] Resolution confirming report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Department of Public Works) Scheduled for public hearing before Board on September 15, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. File 056-97-006. [Rules of Order] Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors in order to specify duties and relationships for Legislative Analysts by adding Rule 6.21. Clerk of the Board presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 064-97-013. [Lease of Property at 1372 Mission Street] Resolution authorizing the renewal of an existing lease of real property at 1372 Mission Street, San Francisco, for the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 094-97-002. [Energy Conservation Grant] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant not to exceed $500,000, from the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of California; ratification of action previously taken. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 143-97-004. [Federal Grant, Youth Gangs Drug Prevention Program] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00) for a project known as "Youth Gangs Drug Prevention Program (Community Schools Grant)." (Police Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 172-97-057. [Joint Licensing Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health AIDS Office to enter into a Joint Licensing Agreement with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the development of software for the Client Registration System, called "Reggie". (Also see File 38-97-9). (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 194-97-007. [Tobacco Settlement] Resolution opposing the current proposal to settle lawsuits against the tobacco companies presented to Congress and President Bill Clinton. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. RequestsGranted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to Assemblymember Migden supporting her amendments to AB 1099, Medi-Cal eligibility requirements. MotionsAdopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Rembert "Itsie" Collins (By the Entire Board) Dr. Morrison H. Belmont (By the Entire Board) David Levinson Sponsor Supervisor Leal. File 2-97-31 Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:39 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