Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 26, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS BOARDOFSUPERVISORS Monday, January 26, 1998 - 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 2:03 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Quorum present. SuspensionoftheRules Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to various guests. Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. PresentationofGuests Supervisor Yee introduced and welcomed Michael Chin, Eric Lau, Patrick Wong and Christian Wong and Mr. Dennis Quinn, President of the Sunset Heights Association of Responsible People. Mr. Quinn presented Michael Chin and his friends with an award for his quick thinking and their heroic acts by diverting water away from his home and the surrounding area and helped prevent damages to homes in the neighborhood caused by heavy rain. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Yee presented each youth with a Certificate of Honor. LegislativePolicyAnalysts President Kaufman introduced and welcomed two of the Board of Supervisors’ legislative analysts: Gail Feldman, Chief Legislative Analyst; Jon Ballesteros, Senior Legislative Analyst. InaugurationofLiveTelevisionBroadcast Supervisor Yaki introduced Mr. Zane Blaney, Executive Director, San Francisco Community Television Corporation and General Manager, Citywatch (government access Channel 54) Mr. Blaney indicated his presence today was to comment briefly on the inauguration of live television broadcasts beginning today from the Board of Supervisors Chamber. Meetings held in the Supervisors’ committee room and the Public Library site will also be broadcast live. Mr. Blaney acknowledged the efforts made by various city employees, San Francisco Community Television Corporation staff and TCI. He also recognized the many contributions from live radio coverage from Radio Station KPOO. CONSENTCALENDAR RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, Fire Department] Ordinance appropriating $900,000, Fire Department, from the General Fund Litigation Reserve balance to claims and judgments, for fiscal year 1997-98 and authorizing settlement of litigation between Odelia Braun and the City and County by payment of $900,000 plus 8.5% simple interest to accrue beginning December 16, 1997. (Controller) File 101-97-47, Ordinance No. 47-98 (Superior Court Case No. 969-799.) Finally passed. [Appropriation, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s] Ordinance appropriating $31,192,525, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s, of lease revenue bond fund proceeds for professional services (first phase of Motorola contract) to provide Citywide Emergency Radio System. (Mayor) File 98-0018, Ordinance No. 49-98 Finally passed. Passed for Second Reading [Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGH] Ordinance appropriating $643,223, Department of Public Health, from San Francisco General Hospital Patient Revenue to add unbudgeted patient revenue related to the merger of the UCSF/MT. Zion Workers’ Comp Clinic with the San Francisco General Workers’ Comp Clinic for fiscal year 1997-98; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller) File 101-97-41, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading. Adopted [Emergency Repairs, Water Treatment Plant] Resolution approving expenditure of funds for San Francisco Water Department emergency procurement and repairs for Water Treatment Plant Operations (Sunol Valley and Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plants), totaling $4,250,000. (Public Utilities Commission) File 28-97-11, Resolution No. 40-98 Adopted. RecommendationofRulesCommittee Finally Passed [Lam v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Hok Bew Lam against the City and County by payment of $40,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-128, Ordinance No. 48-98 (Superior Court No. 978-098.) Finally passed. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Adopted [Grant - State Funds] Resolution authorizing retroactively the Director of Public Works to expend up to $2,065,993 from the State of California for roadway work on City streets in accordance with the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program (8th Cycle); waiving indirect costs; placing $1,561,936 on reserve. (Department of Public Works) File 148-97-6, Resolution No. 42-98 Adopted. [Revocable Permit - 575 Harrison Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to UMB Corporation to temporarily close and occupy the southerly sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Harrison Street during construction operations at 575 Harrison Street. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0026, Resolution No. 44-98 Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHEDBUSINESS RecommendationofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading [MOU, Fire Rescue Paramedics, Local 790] Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, and the City and County for the H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics to be effective for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. (Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr.) File 93-97-49, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) (January 20, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 26, 1998.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading [Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGH] Ordinance appropriating $66,663, Department of Public Health, from San Francisco General Hospital Patient Revenues to add unbudgeted patient revenue for services referred by the San Francisco Family Planning Program and Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and to support the San Francisco General Hospital pathology laboratory for fiscal year 1997-98; providing for report in six months. (Controller) File 101-97-42, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. Adopted [Prop J Contract, Janitorial/Landscape Contract] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that janitorial and landscape maintenance services at three Department of Parking and Traffic Office sites and twenty two neighborhood off-street parking facilities can be performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees; providing for retroactive authorization of contract to January 1, 1998. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 25-97-18, Resolution No. 39-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. [Public Utilities Commission Land Sale] Resolution approving sale of land at Hamlin Court in Sunnyvale to W. Leslie Pelio for the amount of $728,000 and authorizing execution of agreement for sale of real estate, quitclaim deed and declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions and grant of easement. (Real Estate Department) File 96-97-5, Resolution No. 41-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Passed for Second Reading [Update of Public Works Code] Ordinance amending Article XX, Public Works Code, which defines certain terms used in the Article, by removing obsolete reference to Fire Code in the definition given for "Hazardous Waste." (Clerk of the Board) File 123-97-9, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 1000.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. Adopted as Amended [Treasure Island Development Authority] Resolution designating the Treasure Island Development Authority as the Redevelopment Agency and Local Reuse Authority for the conversion of Naval Station Treasure Island and requiring a report from the Authority regarding competitive bidding, leasing, appointment of a Citizen’s Advisory Committee, and integration with the City’s planning process. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 244-97-7, Resolution No. 43-98 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to amend page five, line 11, after "Initiative" by inserting "currently in existence or" and amend page five, line 21 by adding: "Further Resolved, That in conformance with existing state law gambling is a prohibited activity on Treasure Island." Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-7. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee - 2. Absent: Supervisor Katz-1. SupervisorKatzExcused President Kaufman announced she had excused Supervisor Katz from the remainder of the meeting. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Reuben Goodman, supports methadone access waiver request. SuspensionoftheRules Early in the meeting, Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to suspend the rules of the Board of Supervisors to take the following item out of order. Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. 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. SeveredfromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Yaki requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [de Young Museum Ballot Measure, Suspend Rule] Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the June 1998 ballot, propositions relating to the financing and operation of the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom. File 98-0107, Motion No. M98-10 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) PublicComment The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Thomas, oppose action at this time; Terry Rodery, environmental issues need to be considered. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President closed the public comment portion on this item. The roll was then called on the main motion and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. ForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar SeveredfromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Medina requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted as Amended [Fillmore Center] Resolution supporting ((the)) local and minority ownership ((of the Fillmore Center)), urging the Redevelopment Agency to ensure that potential owners understand and are capable to discharging applicable obligations of the tax regulatory agreement and land disposition agreement, and urging the Redevelopment Agency exercise its discretion in reviewing the sale in a public meeting so that the community may comment. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Brown, Bierman. File 98-0121, Resolution No. 52-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved to amend title, lines one and two, after "supporting" by deleting "the" and after "ownership" by deleting "of the Fillmore Center"; amend page two, line four, after "ownership" by deleting "of the Fillmore Center". Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar. ForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Adopted [Commend Rita Douglas] Resolution commending Rita Douglas for thirty-two and one half years of public service as a nurse with San Francisco’s Department of Public Health. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz. File 98-0114, Resolution No. 45-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Commend Juewan Chin] Resolution commending Juewan Chin for his artistic achievements and urging the Arts Commission in observance of the Lunar New Year celebration to exhibit Juewan Chin’s masterpieces in the War Memorial Building. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz. File 98-0115, Resolution No. 46-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Professional Golf Association] Resolution urging the Professional Golf Association (PGA) to adopt policies that would not discriminate or exclude people with disabilities or other medical challenges, as stated in the American with Disabilities Act. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Medina, Bierman. File 98-0116, Resolution No. 47-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisors Medina, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Medical Equipment] Resolution urging the City Attorney to research liability issues surrounding the reuse of durable medical equipment and urging the Director of Public Health to research reuse of durable medical equipment at San Francisco General Hospital and City health clinics. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Medina. File 98-0117, Resolution No. 48-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisor Medina requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Card Key Lock, Residential Buildings] Resolution urging the Rent Stabilization Board, the Department of Building Inspection and the City Attorney to prepare report on the effects of card key lock installation on building tenants and to develop recommendations for potential regulations governing key distribution to tenants. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina. File 98-0118, Resolution No. 49-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisors Katz, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. [African American Democratic Club] Resolution expressing the support of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for the African American Democratic Club. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman. File 98-0119, Resolution No. 50-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Over The Counter Pharmaceutical Labeling] Resolution supporting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed revisions to over-the-counter (OTC) drug labeling regulations that would advise consumers to consult with their "doctor or pharmacist" about certain aspects of OTC medication interactions. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 98-0120, Resolution No. 51-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Child Care Plan] Resolution urging Congress to adopt President Clinton’s child care plan. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz, Medina. File 98-0122, Resolution No. 53-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. Supervisors Katz, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. [High-Tech Grants] Resolution seeking grants issued by the U. S. Departments of Labor, Education and Commerce for high tech jobs and bringing high technology to low-income areas of San Francisco. Sponsor Supervisor Yee. File 98-0123, Resolution No. 54-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. [Just Desserts Inc. Project] Resolution authorizing the sale by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of equipment only purchase program notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for Just Desserts, Inc. (or a related entity). Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 98-0124, Resolution No. 55-98 (January 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 26, 1998.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Special Bond Election, June 2, 1998] Substitute ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of the City and County in the principal amount of $95,000,000 for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of a new museum facility in Golden Gate Park to replace the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum including funding for improvements to Golden Gate park in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, the de Young Museum; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; waiving Administrative Code Section 2.34 relating to time of adoption of this resolution before the election; waiving Administrative Code Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 relating to the requirement for General Plan referral reports; waiving Administrative Code Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 relating to submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Section 305 of the Municipal Election Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the special election with the consolidated municipal primary election already scheduled for June 2, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as the consolidated municipal primary election scheduled for June 2, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Code Section 510. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the February 11, 1998 meeting. File 98-0140. [Appropriation, Department of Public Health] Ordinance appropriating $1,500,000, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, from Community Health Service Tobacco Settlement Revenue, to fund for health education, promotion and enforcement programs to discourage smoking among minors, and for the creation of two (2) new positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion to File 98-0141. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the next meeting. File 98-0108. [Annual Salary Ordinance, Dept. of Public Health] Ordinance amending Annual Salary Ordinance No. 307-97 reflecting the creation of two new positions in the Department of Health, Community Health Service; companion to File 98-0108. Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at its next meeting. File 98-0141. [Underground District No. 331] Ordinance creating Underground District No. 331 in the Texas and 19th Street area. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0142. [Underground District No. 332] Ordinance creating Underground District No. 332 in the Duncan and Newberg Street area. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0143. [Underground District No. 333] Ordinance creating Underground District No. 333 in the Shotwell and Montezuma Street area. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0144. Referred to Board [Commend Espanola Jackson] Resolution recognizing the community activism and dedication of Espanola Jackson. Supervisors Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Yaki, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0145. [Proclaim National Day of Remembrance] Resolution declaring February 19, 1998 a National Day of Remembrance in San Francisco in honor of the 56th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Bierman, Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0146. [Regional Transportation Plan] Resolution supporting the Bay Area Transportation and Land use Coalition’s recommendations for the 1998 update of the Regional Transportation Plan and urging the Chair and Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to include the coalition’s recommendations in the plan update. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0147. [State Legislation, AB 1437, Smog Check II] Resolution opposing the passage of AB 1437 (Cardoza) or any other legislation that imposes Smog Check II on the Bay Area. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0148. [Stop Sign, Chestnut Street at Broderick] Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to erect Stop signs on Chestnut Street at Broderick Street. Supervisors Yee, Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0149. Referred to Committee [Pay Telephone Fees] Resolution urging the Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION s and Information Services, in its invitation for bid for pay telephone equipment and local service, include the following requirements: that the rate of pay telephones located in City buildings and City facilities be twenty-five cents for local call; and that pay telephones be installed at all underground Muni metro platforms. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0150. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-0102. [Competitive Bidding Exemption] Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission’s award of a Public Works contract to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for performance of restoration activities in designated Significant Natural Resource Areas. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0131. [MOU, Locals 250, 535 and 790] Ordinance implementing an agreement adjusting the compensation of certain classifications pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco, to be effective March 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0132. [MOU, Arbitrator’s Award, Locals 250, 535 and 790] Ordinance implementing the Arbitrator’s Award dated November 6, 1997 adjusting the compensation of 9212 Airfield Safety Officers pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco, such award to be effective retroactively to October 7, 1995. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-0100. [Revocable Permit - 590 Van Ness Avenue] Resolution granting revocable permission to Ryan Construction Company to temporarily close and occupy the north sidewalk on Redwood Alley between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue and to conduct construction operations at 590 Van Ness Avenue (Block 766, Lot 13). Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0101. [Used Oil Recycling Grant] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for, accept and expend $35,348.00 in additional oil recycling grant funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board; waiving indirect costs. (Solid Waste Management Program) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0103. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $39,370.50 from various donors for use by the Recreation and Park Department. (Recreation and Park Commission) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0104. [Sale of Real Property] Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, John L. Dominge, and the University of San Francisco (USF), as sellers, and Charles Figg and Lenore Schreiber, as buyer, providing for the sale of certain real property located at 365-67-69 Haight Street and 60 Laussat Street, San Francisco, including the City’s undivided five-twelfths interest in such property, which was bequeathed to the City under the estate of John B. Fortunio, for a total gross sales price of $619,000; finding that competitive bidding would be impractical or impossible for the sale of this property; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying prior acts. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0129. [Prop J Contract, Security Guard Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that security services can be practically performed at the Permit Center at 1660 Mission Street and at 25 Van Ness by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0130. [Prop J Contract, Janitorial Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that janitorial services can be practically performed at the Permit Center at 1660 Mission Street and at 25 Van Ness by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. RequestsforHearings: [Liquor License Transfer] Hearing to consider that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 2712 Mission Street (Walgreen Company) to 1745 Folsom Street (Rainbow Grocery) will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee with request it be considered at the February 5, 1998 meeting. File 98-0151. 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 Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 2, 1998. File 98-0152. RequestsGranted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Bierman, that City Attorney prepare ordinance which would impose permanent zoning controls to prohibit specialty grocery and retail coffee stores, subject to specified exceptions, in the 24th Street - Noe Valley Commercial District, as defined in Planning Code Section 728.1. By Supervisor Newsom, that City prepare ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 957 to incorporate an incentive fee in the annual revenues from public right-of-way telephones, which will encourage providers to keep lower phone rates. By Supervisor Ammiano, that City Attorney prepare ordinance which would extend rent control to rental units occupied by recipients of tenant-based Section 8 and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) housing subsidies. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to Budget Analyst requesting information on how much is spent each year on marijuana related issues delineated by departments. By Supervisor Ammiano, that follow up letter be sent to City Attorney requesting information concerning what benefits are offered by contractors who are granted Prop J (contracting out) contracts. MotionAdopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: George D. Meyer Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. Gertrude Ashley Mayes Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. Marvin Garcia Sponsor Supervisor Medina. Daniel Solorzano Sponsor Supervisor Medina. Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:12 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