Board of Supervisors Agenda: February 2, 1998

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, February 2, 1998 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR No. 1. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item. Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Kaufman, Brown (a) [Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGHI 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. Question on final passage. [Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGHj 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. Question on final passage. February 2, 1998 - l -

(c) MOU, Fire Rescue Paramedics, Local 7901 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-l 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.) Question on final passage. Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Brown (d) [Emergency Repair, Geary/23rd Avenue Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer at the intersection of Geary Boulevard and 23rd Avenue - $55,783.27. (Public Utilities Commission) File 28-97-12, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (e) [Lease Amendment, 1390 Market Street] Resolution authorizing an amendment of an existing lease of real property at 1390 Market Street for the Ethics Commission. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-22, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (f) [Funds, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant] Resolution authorizing the Mayor to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,796,944 from the U.S. Department of Justice to administer the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program, and waiving indirect costs. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 68-97-9, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (k) [Appropriation, Port Commission] Ordinance appropriating $2,000,000, Port Commission, of San Francisco Harbor Operating Fund balance to fund the costs of repair to the marginal wharves from Pier l-1/2 to Pier 5 to accommodate the new promenade for the Mid Embarcadero Roadway Project, for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 98-0052, Ordinance No. Question on passage for second reading. February 2, 1998 -2-

[Lease of Property] Resolution authorizing a lo-year lease of Public Utilities Commission land between the City and County and SMART SMR of California, Inc., dba Nextel Communications, in the City of Millbrae, San Mateo County. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0007, Resolution No. Question on adoption. Recommendation of Economic Development. Transportation and Technologv Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Medina (i) [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.) Question on final passage. Recommendations of Health. Family( & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Newsom (j) [Contract, DPH-UC Berkeley] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $11,359 with the Regents of the University of California (Berkeley), the primary contractor, to provide data and consultation study of the cultural appropriateness of the instruments and approaches being used by Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) to measure client outcomes and satisfaction; retroactive to July 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) File 172-97-82, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (k) [Grant - Private] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, AIDS Office, to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $63,000 from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation to fund the Using New Technologies to Identify Persons at Highest Risk for HIV Project; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0019, Resolution No. Question on adoption. February 2, 1998 -3-

(1) [Grant - Federal] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $337,800 from the Health Resources and Services Administration to continue funding the Uniform Reporting System Project; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) \ File 98-0020, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (m) [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Division of Public Health, to accept and expend retroactively a grant of $169,500 from the California Department of Health Services WIC Branch, for smoking cessation services; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0021, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (n) [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the State Department of Health Services for the Surveillance for Variant and Drug Resistant Strains of HIV Project; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0022, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (0) [Grant - Federal] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $361,161 from the Centers for Disease Control for the Condoms and Alternative HIV/AIDS Prevention Methods Project; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0023, Resolution No. Question on adoption. February 2, 1998 - 4 -

Recommendations of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Yee [M.L.D.K., Inc. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of M.L.D.K., Inc., against the City and County by recognizing a reduction of business taxes due by $127,770.22. (City Attorney) File 98-0017, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 984697.) Question on passage for second reading. [United States, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of United States, et al., against the City and County by payment of $141,886.00. (City Attorney) File 98-0053, Ordinance No. (Federal District Court, No. C-84-7089 MHP.) Question on passage for second reading. (r) [Leroy and Katherine Looper v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Leroy and Katherine Looper against the City and County by payment of $150,000.00. (City Attorney) File 98-0054, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 975-683.) Question on passage for second reading. (s) [Clifford Washington, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Clifford Washington, et al., against the City and County by payment of $320,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0082, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 969-668.) Question on passage for second reading. February 2, 1998 -5-

(t) [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Delinquency Prevention Commission, for a new four-year term ending December 31, 2001. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-57, Resolution No. (Ashok Kumar Bhatt, succeeding himself, Seat No. 21820, must have interest in and be knowledgeable regarding juvenile delinquency prevention, term expired.) Question on adoption. (u) [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Long-Term Care Pilot Project Task Force for an indefinite term. (Rules Committee) File 98-0048, Resolution No. (Jeffrey Beane, M.D., succeeding Roy Berry, M.D., Seat No. 29908, must represent managed care, resigned.) Question on adoption. (v) [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 20, 2000. (Rules Committee) File 98-0049, Resolution No. (Jean Wright, succeeding Giulio Francesconi, Seat No. 26611, must have expertise in residential multi-dwellings, resigned.) Question on adoption. Questions on the consent calendar are on passage for second reading, final passage or adoption as indicated L February 2, 1998 - 6 -

REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Brown No. 2. (Supervisor Kaufman dissenting in Committee.) [Appropriation, Department of Public Health] Ordinance appropriating $1,033,415, including an additional $262,415, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, from Medi-Cal and Medicare Revenues and transferring $771,000 of visiting nurse hospice group contracts to fund the newly created Community Health Network Home Health Agency and for the creation of 28.2 new positions; providing for ratification of action previously taken; companion measure to File 102-97-16. (Controller) File 101-97-45, Ordinance No. (January 20, 1998 - Consideration continued to February 2, 1998.) Question on passage for second reading 6 No. 3. (Supervisor Kaufman dissenting in Committee.) [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Department of Public Health] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, reflecting the creation of 28.2 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-45. (Department of Human Services) File 102-97-16, Ordinance No. (January 20, 1998 - Consideration continued to February 2, 1998.) Question on passage for second reading 6 February 2, 1998 - 7 -

NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Brown No. 4. [Surplus Goods Donation] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to authorize the Director of Purchasing to dispose of surplus goods by donation for reuse or recycling. (Supervisors Brown, Bierman) File 97-97-52, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 6.01.) Question on passage for second reading k No. 5. [Capital Improvement Advisory Committee] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to add the City Administrator as a member of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and to provide that the chair of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee appoint 2 individuals as members (instead of Department heads). (Mayor) File 97-97-67, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 3.20.) Question on passage for second reading 4 No. 6. [Appropriation, PUC-Clean Water] Ordinance appropriating $3,468,646, Department of Public Utilities-Clean Water, Clean Water Program fund balance for the construction of new Southeast Plant Aeration Basins Influent Channel and design of a Booster Pump Station upgrade for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 98-0051, Ordinance No. Question on passage for second reading 6 February 2, 1998 - 8 -

Recommendation of Health. Family & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Newsom No. 7. [Methadone Administration Waiver] \ Resolution urging the Federal Government to provide a waiver to the City and County so that private physicians may administer methadone within their independent discretion and urging the Department of Public Health to apply for such a waiver. (Supervisors Newsom, Katz) File 13-97-40, Resolution No. Question on adoption L Recommendation of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Yee No. 8. [Rules of Order, State/Federal Legislation] Motion amending the Rules of Order to provide that copies of proposed State and Federal legislation shall be submitted with proposed resolutions which would support or oppose such legislation (add Rule 2.34). (Supervisor Newsom) File 56-97-8, Motion No. Question on adoption 4? From Rules Committee with Recommendation “DO Submit” Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Yee (Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2.33.7 of the Board’s Rules of Order, at least six days must intervene between the first appearance of a proposed Charter amendment before the Board as a referral from Committee and any Board order of submission to the electorate. In accordance therewith, consideration of the following proposed Charter amendments appropriately may be continued at least one week.) No. 9. [Charter Amendment-Board Members Salary] Charter Amendment (Second Draft) amending Charter Section 2.100 to increase the salary of members of the Board of Supervisors from $23,924 per year to $37,585. (Supervisor Ammiano) File 285-97-l Action I February 2, 1998 - 9 -

No. 10. [Charter Amendment-Loans From State/Federal Govt.] Charter Amendment (Second Draft) amending Charter Section 9.111 and adding Section 9.111-l to authorize the City and County and its commissions to clarify the general authority of the City and County and its commissions to incur and refund any indebtedness and to authorize the City and County and its commissions to enter into cost effective loans or other indebtedness with the State of California or the federal government under certain circumstances. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 286-97-l Action Q No. 11. [Charter Amendment-Water Department Revenue Fund] Charter Amendment (Second Draft) amending Charter Section 16.103 thereof and adding Section 16.103-l thereto, to (1) establish a separate revenue fund for the deposit of revenues generated from the Water Department, and (2) provide a priority schedule for expenditures paid from this fund. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 287-97-l A c t i o n SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. No. 12. [Public Hearing] Hearing appealing decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14500, &ted December 4, 1997, disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 97.588C, for conditional use authorization to allow the conversion of a two-family dwelling to a Bed and Breakfast Inn containing five (5) guests rooms in an RI-I-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 377-379 Collingwood Street (aka The Villa); Lot 33, in Assessor’s Block 2752. File 98-0042 (Appeal filed January 5, 1998.) (Categorically exempt from the environmental review process pursuant to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code.) (Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: If you challenge this appeal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors (40.1 Van Ness Avenue, Room 308; San Francisco, CA 94102.) at, or prior to, the public hearing.) Action February 2, 1998 -lO-

From the Clerk of the Board (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) No. 12a. [Appeal, 377-379 Collingwood Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14500, disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 97.588C, on property located at 377-379 Collingwood Street (also known as The Villa), and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. File 98-0043 Question on adoption No. 12b. [Appeal, 377-379 Collingwood Street] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14500, disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 97.588(3, on property located at 377-379 Collingwood Street (also known as The Villa), and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. File 98-0044, Motion No. Question on adoption No. 12c. [Findings] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 97.588(3, on property located at 377-379 Collingwood Street (also known as The Villa), for action by the Board at its next meeting. File 98-0045, Motion No. Question on adoption b ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS No. 13. Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, and letters of request to the City Attorney. February 2, 1998 - 11 -

PUBLIC COMMENT No. 14. An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE No. 15. These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of resolutions today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee. (a) [Commend Espanola Jackson] Resolution recognizing the community activism and dedication of Espanola Jackson. (Supervisors Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Yaki, Bierman) File 98-0145, Resolution No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. [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) File 98-0146, Resolution No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (c) [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) File 98-0147, Resolution No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2,199s.) Question on adoption. February 2, 1998 - 12-

[State Legislation, AB 1437, Smog Check n] Resolution opposing the passage of AB 1437 (Cardoza) or any other legislation that imposes Smog Check II on the Bay Area. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0148, Resolution No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (e) [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) File 98-0149, Resolution No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (f) [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) File 98-0152, Motion No. (January 26, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (g) [Final Map] Motion approving final map of 570 Page Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 14 in Assessor’s Block No. 842 and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0135, Motion No. (January 22, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 2,1998 - 13 -

(h) [Final Map] Motion approving final map of 1281 Vallejo Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 28 in Assessor’s Block No. 152, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0136, Motion No. (January 22, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (i) [Ruth Brinker Commemorative Plaque] Resolution urging that the City and County honor Project Open Hand founder Ruth Brinker with commemorative street plaque on Willow Alley. (Supervisor Katz) File 98-0167, Resolution No. (January 28, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. (j) [National Freedom to Marry Day] Resolution commending Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Freedom to Marry Coalition for their work in procuring marital rights for Lesbian and Gay families and urging that the State of California recognize the right of same-gender couples to marry. (Supervisor Katz) File 98-0168, Resolution No. (January 28, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on February 2, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 2, 1998 - 14-

IMPERATIVE CALENDAR No. 16. 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 motion (a) or motion (b) and then adopt motion (c). Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). (a) [Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time “the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting.” Action [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. (c) [Brown Act FindingJ 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. c Action (d) [Imperative Resolutions, if any] Questions on the Imperative calendar February 2, 1998 - 15 -

PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED JANUARY 21 - JANUARY 28, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRLATE COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 2,199s File 98-0138. [Weight Restriction, Kensington Way] Ordinance adding Section 28.1.98 to the San Francisco Traffic Code to establish a weight restriction on Kensington Way. (DPT Order No. 1438). (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0164. [Hazel Louise Ellis v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Hazel Louise Ellis against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $185,000. (Superior Court No. 976-607). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0165. flamilia German/Alexander Rabey v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Tamilia Gorman and Alexander Rabey against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $27,000.00. (Superior Court No. 961-655). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. . File 98-0166. [Carol McGee v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Carol McGee against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $70,000. (Superior Court No. 980-710). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED JANUARY 21 - JANUARY 28, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 2,199s File 98-0137. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to accept the gift of a Live Scan Fingerprint machine and printer valued at $43,000. (Police Commission) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0155. [John Muir Drive Emergency Authorization] Resolution concurring with and supporting the Director of the Department of Public Works finding and declaration of a public emergency; urging said Director to take necessary measures in the most expeditious manner to protect the public safety, health, welfare, and property of the citizens of San Francisco with regard to the dangerous condition created by the unstable conditions on John Muir Drive; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreements of indemnity based on this emergency at John Muir Drive. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0157. [Encroachment Permit, 3rd/King’ Streets] Resolution granting revocable permission to Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. Construction Company to temporarily close and occupy the east sidewalk and a portion of the street area on 3rd Street between King and Berry Streets and south sidewalk and a portion of the street area on King Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets to conduct construction operations at the Pacific Bell Park (Block 3794, Lot 28). (DPW Order No. 170,747). (Department of Public Works) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0158. [CA Integrated Waste Management Board Receipt] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator (CAO) of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend $25,000 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (City Administrator) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. February 2, 1998 - 16-

File 98-0159. [Environmental Protection Agency Receipt] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator (CA) of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend $5,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (City Administrator) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0160. [State Child Care Contract] Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the State of California Department of Education in the amount of $606,060 for participation by the City and County in the State’s Child Care and Development Program for fiscal year 1997-1998. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0161. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept and expend a gift of up to $500,000 from the San Francisco Foundation Community Initiative Funds and the Friends of Recreation and Park, to construct the improvements of Pioneer Park at Coit Tower. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0162. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $57,100.00 from various donors for use by the Recreation and Park Department. (Recreation and Park Commission) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0163. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $135,055.00 from various donors for use by the Recreation and Park Department. (Recreation and Park Commission) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. Petitions and communications received January 2-l to January 28 for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk February 2, 1998. 1. From Office of the Sheriff, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount of $86,570 for the purchase of vehicles and computers for the Treasure Island Jail Facility. Finance Committee 2. From Department of Human Services, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount of $1,997,336 for renovation, capital improvement projects and for computer equipment for 1235 Mission Street site. Finance Committee 3. From Department of Parking and Traffic, responding to inquiry regarding constructing a multi-level parking garage in the Richmond District. Copy: Supervisor Yee 4. From Municipal Railway, responding to inquiry regarding express transit from outlying garages. Copy: Supervisor Yee 5. From Department of Public Works, responding to inquiry regarding approved temporary sidewalk closure to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0026 6. From Office of the Mayor, submitting quarterly reports regarding the new 911 Emergency Communication Center. February 2, 1998 - 17 -

7. From Department of Public Health, submitting 1996-97 Annual Report. 8. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Declaration of a Sewer Emergency on 19th Street from Dolores Street to Guerrero Street and 4th Street between Folsom and Howard Streets. 9. From various departments, submitting request to Human Rights Commission for waiver of provisions of Chapters 12B and 12C of Administration Code: Department of Human Services, Chapter 12B; Police Department, Chapter 12B, 12C; Department of Human Services, Chapter 12B Tax Collector, Chapter 12B Medical Examiner’s Office, Chapter 12B Hetch Hetchy Water & Power, Chapter 12B 10. From various departments, regarding Computer Readiness for Year 2000: Rent Board Law Library Convention Facilities Police Department Recreation & Park Department Department of Human Resources 11. From Airport, submitting proposed amendments to the MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance. Health, Family and Environment Committee Clerk 12. From Kern County, Board of Supervisors, ‘urging support of AB 390 which would provide targeted tax and hiring credits for the specific purpose of maximizing aerospace employment on the Joint Strike Fighter project in California. Copy: Each Supervisor 13. From California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, regarding appointment of Charles D. Milam, as member of California Regional Water Quality Control Board. 14. From Arc Ecology, submitting comments on the Hunter’s Point Shipyard Draft ERVEIR. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Clerk 15. From United Public Employees, Local 790, regarding issue of public access to de Young Museum. 16. From Sucker Stucco, urging to ban skateboards in the city. File 124-96-8.2 17. From Tracy L. Luks, regarding the use of the parks by dog owllers. 18. From City College, School of Science and Mathematics, supporting Port’s planned Pier 98 Wetlands Enhancement and Public Access Project. Copy: Mayor, Port 19. From Joan J. Scott, regarding red light runners at First and Market during commute hours. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0074 20. From various signators, opposing the development of a Burger King on the comer of Fell and Divisadero Street. (2 letters received) February 2, 1998 - 18 -

21. From L. Peter Deutsch, opposing project to build additional exit ramp on southbound Interstate 280. 22. From Rene Astudillo, submitting comment on draft Ordinance on Disclosure Requirements for Non-Profits. 23. From Matthew Hoover, regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety on Valencia Street. 24. From various signators, supporting the Local and Minority Ownership of the Fillmore Center. (10 signatures) 25. From Angela Rubin, regarding the purchase of Esprit Park. 26. From Recreation and Park Department, regarding conducting maintenance and construction operations within Stanyan Meadows with the Reforestation Program and the Golden Gate Rehabilitation program. 27. From Human Rights Commission, submitting “Youth Jobs Study Report: Employment Opportunities for Youth with City Contractors”. File 108-97-4 28. From Employees’ Retirement System, regarding proposed Charter Amendments. Rules Committee Clerk. Files 285-97-1, 286-97-1, 287-97-l 29. From Supervisor Barbara Kaufman, submitting appointment of Supervisor Mabel Teng as Chair of the Finance Committee. 30. From National Task Force on AIDS Prevention, submitting copy of an article in the Bay Area Reporter 31. From Gerald Piazza, opposing the proposed Bed & Breakfast Inn located at 377-379 Collingwood Street. File 98-0042 32. From various signators, concerning the safety hazard of Sutro Tower in Twin Peaks. (4 signatures) 33. From Mary L. Petrofshy, opposing the tree removal in Golden Gate Park. 34. From various signators, submitting Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests: Jason Conrad Banfield, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Leal Leslie Murdock, Legislative Aide to Supervisor Brown Gail Feldman, Special Assistant Alison Krumbein, Special Assistant 35. From Police Department, regarding traffic enforcement on Park Merced Boulevard as well as the number of DUI arrests. 36. From Planning Department, regarding Planning Code Amendment for Casket Store Definition. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 115-97-16 February 2, 1998 - 19-

Legislation Pending Under the “30 Day Rule” These items may not be heard by Committee until the date in the right hand column. As Revised January 30, 1998 Rule 5.40 provides that when an ordinance or resolution is introduced which would create or revise major city policy, ’ the committee to which the legislation is assigned shall not consider the legislation until at least thirty days after the date of introduction. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the routine operations of the departments of the City or when a legal time limit controls the hearing timing. In general the rule shall not apply to hearings to consider subject matter when no legislation has been presented, nor shall the rule apply to resolutions which simply urge action to be taken. Topic File No. Committee Source Legislation 30 Day Introduced Rule Expires Owner Move-In Moratorium 98-0065 Housing and Teng l/12/98 2/ll/98 Ordinance Neighborhood Services Parking Meter Zones 98-0015 Housing and Parking and l/12/98 2/ll/98 Ordinance Neighborhood Services Traffic Hotel Tax Exemption 98-0110 Finance Kaufman l/20/98 2/19/98 Ordinance Vehicle Registration Fee 98-0059 Finance Police l/20/98 2/l9/98 Resolution Rule30dy

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