# Board of Supervisors Agenda: February 23, 1998 - Meeting date: 1998-02-23 - Document type: agenda - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 21 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/1998/BAG022398.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Extracted text ### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-1) CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, February 23, 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, Yaki [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Amendment] Ordinance amending Ordinance 345-97 (Annual Appropriation Ordinance) relating to additional services by the Department of Public Health. (Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Yaki, Teng, Brown, Medina) File 98-0175, Ordinance No. (Add Section 12.4.) Question on final passage. (b) [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) File 98-0102, Ordinance No. Question on final passage. February 23, 1998 - l - ### [Page 2](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-2) Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom [Airline Lease Modification] Resolution approving Modification No. 13 of Lease and Use Agreement between United Air Lines, Inc. and City and County, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) File 27-97-13, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (d) [Lease of Real Property, 3119 Mission Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 3119 Mission Street, for the Department of Human Services to provide space for the implementation of CalWORKs, the new State career training and employment development program established as part of Federal Welfare Reform. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0234, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (e) [Lease of Real Property, 1428 Bush Street] Resolution authorizing lease of real property at 1428 Bush Street, for the Department of Human Services to provide space for the implementation of CalWORKs, the new State career training and employment development program established as part of Federal Welfare Reform. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0235, Resolution No. Question on adoption. Recommendations of Health. Family & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Ammiano (f) [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Management Section, to accept and expend retroactively a grant of $5,000 which includes indirect costs in the amount of $699, based on twenty-two percent (22%) of salaries, from the California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response, for providing input into the San Francisco Bay/San Joaquin Delta Area Contingency Plan for oil spills. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0097, Resolution No. Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 - 2 - ### [Page 3](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-3) (g) [Grant - Federal] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $151,123 from the Centers for Disease Control to fund the Evaluation of Enhanced Partner Notification for Persons Recently Infected with HIV Project; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0098, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (h) [Used Oil Recycling Grant] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for, accept and expend retroactively $35,348 in additional oil recycling grant funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board; waiving indirect costs. (Solid Waste Management Program) File 98-0101, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (i) [CA Integrated Waste Management Board Receipt] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to accept and expend retroactively $25,000 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (City Administrator) File 98-0158, Resolution No. Question on adoption. [Environmental Protection Agency Receipt] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to accept and expend retroactively $5,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency. (City Administrator) File 98-0159, Resolution No. Question on adoption. (k) [State Child Care Contract] Resolution authorizing the execution retroactively of a contract between the City and County 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) File 98-0160, Resolution No. Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 -3- ### [Page 4](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-4) Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Medina (1) [Moratorium on Cabaret Licenses] Ordinance amending the Police Code to create a moratorium on the issuance of cabaret permits for two years within the area bounded by Bush Street to the north, O’Farrell Street to the south, Taylor Street to the east and Van Ness Avenue to the west. (Supervisors Medina, Teng) File 110-97-1, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 1070.26.) Question on final passage. (ml [Extended-Hours Premises] Ordinance amending Police Code to substitute the term “Extended-Hours Premises” for “Cabaret” and to conform terminology to the 1996 Charter. (Supervisors Medina, Teng) File 121-97-9, Ordinance No. (Amend Sections 1070, 1070.1, 1070.3, 1070.5, 1070.7, 1070.8, 1070.12, 1070.13, 1070.16, 1070.17, 1070.19, 1070.20-1, 1070.21, and 1070.23.) Question on final passage. Recommendations of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown [n] [Hazel Louise Ellis v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Hazel Louise Ellis against the City and County by payment of $185,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0164, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 976-607.) Question on final passage. [Tamilia German/Alexander Rabey v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Tamilia Gorman and Alexander Rabey against the City and County by payment of $27,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0165, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 961-655.) Question on final passage. February 23, 1998 -4- ### [Page 5](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-5) [Carol McGee v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Carol McGee against the City and County by payment of $70,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0166, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 980-710.) Question on final passage. Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or adoption as indicated REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki No. 2. [Special Bond Election, June 2, 1998] 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 $89,900,000 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 the time limit requirements of Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code relating to time of adoption of this resolution before the election; waiving certain requirements of Administrative Code Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 relating to the requirement for General Plan referral reports; waiving the requirements of 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 Elections 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 February 23, 1998 - 5 - ### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-6) officers for election shall be the same as for the consolidated municipal primary election scheduled for June 2, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. (Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom) File 98-0108, Ordinance No. Question on final passage Recommendation of Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Medina No. 3. [Parking and Traffic, Taxicabs] Ordinance amending Traffic Code, regarding the exemption of taxicabs from turn prohibitions. (Supervisor Newsom) File 98-0016, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 34.) Question on final passage Recommendation of Health. Family and Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Ammiano No. 4. [MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance - III Extension] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to set forth findings supporting a three month extension of the MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance - III and providing for the three month extension (from April 1, 1998 to July 1, 1998). (Supervisor Katz) File 98-205, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 12D.2-4; Amends Sections 12D.9(A), 12D.lO(A), 12D.ll(A), 12D.ll(A)-(l) and 12D.l5(G).) Question on final passage February 23, 1998 -6- ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-7) Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Medina No. 5. [Apartment Unit Conversion] \ Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum rental term from a daily term to a term of at least 30 days, to provide specified administrative, civil and criminal penalties for violations of this chapter (Apartment Unit Conversion). (Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Brown, Medina) File 97-97-34.1, Ordinance No. (Amend Sections 41A.4 and 41A.5; Adds Section 41.A8.) Question on final passage No. 6. [Liquor License Transfer, 1745 Folsom Street] Resolution determining 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, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0151, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Consideration continued to February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom No. 7. MOU, Local 250-A (Classification 741011 Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (Classification 7410) and the City and County retroactively providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0093, Ordinance No. Question on first reading February 23, 1998 - 7 - ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-8) No. 8. MOU, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit)] Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit) and the City and County retroactively providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) . File 98-0094, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 9. MOU, Local 2001 Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Transport Workers Union, Local 200 and the City and County retroactively providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0095, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 10. MOU, Local 856 (Multi-Unit)] Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Teamsters, Local 856 and the City and County providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective June 30, 1998 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0099, Ordinance No. Question on first reading February 23, 1998 -8- ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-9) No. 11. MOU, Locals 250,535 and 7901 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, to be effective March 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0131, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 12. MOU, Arbitrator’s Award, Locals 250,535 and 7901 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, such award to be effective retroactively to October 7, 1995. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0132, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 13. [Federal Funding - Community Development] Resolution approving the 1998 Community Development Program, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County to accept and expend the City’s 1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and program income generated by the S.F. Redevelopment Agency up to $38,046,000; approving expenditure schedules as amended herein for recipient departments and agencies and for indirect costs, and, determining no environmental evaluation is required, authorizing the receipt and deposit of 1998 CDBG entitlement funds in excess of $24,969,000; prohibiting the use of contingency funds; requiring separate budgetary listings of the Mayor’s Community Development and Housing activities; reserving $3,027,589. (Mayor’s Office of Community Development) File 98-0217, Resolution No. Question on adoption February 23,1998 - 9 - ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-10) No. 14. [Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Grants Program] Resolution approving the 1998 Emergency Shelter Grants Program and expenditure schedule and authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept, and expend a $984,000 entitlement under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; placing $215,000 on reserve. (Mayor’s Office of Community Development) File 98-0218, Resolution No. Question on adoption No. 15. [Federal Funding - HOME Program] Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept, and administer a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a total amount not to exceed $6,585,000 for the HOME Program authorized under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625, and approving the HOME Program Description as described in the 1998 Action Plan for San Francisco’s Consolidated Plan; and adding reporting requirements. (Mayor’s Office of Community Development) File 98-0219, Resolution No. Question on adoption Recommendation of Economic Development. Transportation and Technology Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz No. 16. [Lease, Treasure Island] Resolution approving and authorizing an amendment by and between the City and County and Universal Studios for the sublease of Buildings 3 and 180 on Treasure Island. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0186, Resolution No. Question on adoption February 23, 1998 -lO- ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-11) Recommendation of Health. Family & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Ammiano No. 17. [Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Funds] Resolution authorizing the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council to serve as the Local Planning Council to advise the Chief Probation Officer in the development of an expenditure plan for approximately $3.1 million in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Funds from the State Department of Social Services to be used to expand existing services. (Supervisor Bierman) File 98-0070, Resolution No. Question on adoption ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS No. 18. Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, and letters of request to the City Attorney. PUBLIC COMMENT No. 19. 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 COMMlTTEE REFERENCE No. 20. These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee. [Commend Emerson Chin] Resolution commending Emerson Chin for his commitment, dedication and valuable contributions to the community. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0261, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 - 11 - ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-12) [Commend Walgreens Corporation] Resolution commending Walgreens Corporation for its efforts to educate women in helping to prevent osteoporosis and accepting their generous gift to provide these free services (osteoporosis and cholesterol testing) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0262, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Commend Economic and Goodwill Mission, Vietnam] Resolution commending the Economic and Goodwill Mission Delegation on a successful trip to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the work of the San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh City Committee and urging the San Francisco International Airport to establish a route between Vietnam and San Francisco. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0263, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. (d) [Commend HIV Vaccine Volunteers] Resolution commending the 33 San Franciscans who have willingly volunteered to test the HIV vaccine and supporting further HIV vaccine research. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0264, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. (e) [Commend Steve Cozza] Resolution commending Steve Cozza, Boy Scout, for his crusade to stop the Boy Scouts of America from its discriminatory practices against gays. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0265, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 - 12- ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-13) [Commend Rita Harmon] Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of Rita Harmon, Executive Director of Leadership California. (Supervisor Katz) File 98-0266, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Proclaim St. Francis of Assisi Day] Resolution declaring February 22, 1998 St. Francis of Assisi Day to commemorate the reopening of the St. Francis of Assisi Church, site of the shrine to St. Francis. (Supervisor Bierman) File 98.4267, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. (h) [James Hormel] Resolution endorsing President Clinton’s nomination of James Hormel to the post of Ambassador to Luxembourg and urging Senate Majority Leader Treat Lott to bring his nomination to the Senate floor for a vote. (Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Katz, Yee, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki) File 98-0268, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. (i) [Ron Unz Initiative/English for Children] Resolution declaring the City and County of San Francisco to be opposed to the Ron Unz Initiative, also known as the “English for the Children” Initiative. (Supervisor Bierman) File 98-0269, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 - 13 - ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-14) (j) manila, Philippines] Resolution supporting the Mayor’s efforts in developing economic and cultural relationship with Manila, Philippines and urging the City departments to explore professional and managerial training opportunities with Manila as an overall effort to expand San Francisco business opportunities in Asia. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0272, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Highway Name, Veterans Boulevard] Resolution urging the State Department of Transportation to designate a portion of State Highway Route 1 as “Veterans Boulevard”. (Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0273, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. (l) [Ban Import of Bullfrogs and Live Turtles] Resolution urging the State Fish and Game Commission to postpone making a decision on a proposed ban on the importation of bullfrogs and live turtles for food into California until sufficient input of the affected parties, particularly the Chinese American Community, has been obtained. (Supervisor Yee) File 98-0274, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Proposition 215 Implementation Policies] Resolution requesting pertinent City agencies formulate policies/ordinances on the implementation of the legal aspects of Proposition 215 (medical marijuana initiative). (Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman) File 98-0275, Resolution No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. February 23, 1998 - 14- ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-15) (n) [Winter Storms 1998 Emergency] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the 1998 winter storms. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 98-0281, Motion No. (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Question on adoption. Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 23,1998 - 15- ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-16) IMPERATIVE CALENDAR No. 21. 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. Action (c) [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Action (d) [Imperative Resolutions, if any] Questions on the Imperative calendar February 23,1998 - 16- ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-17) PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 18, 1998 , FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 23,1998 File 98-0253. Flanagement Agreement, Civic Center Plaza Garage] Ordinance approving form of the Civic Center Plaza Garage Management Agreement and bid documents, and authorizing and urging the Director of Property to advertise an invitation for bids for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage using the approved bid documents. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0257. [Cade-Hill, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790 and Emestine Cade-Hill and the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $27,415.85. (Grievance No. 65-0690). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0280. [Ronald Madarang, et al., v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Ronald Madarang against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $52,250. (Superior Court No. 981-749). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0282. [Rhonda Collins, et al., v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Rhonda Collins against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $l,OOO,OOO. (U.S. District Court No. C93-0741). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0283. [Robert Pinckney, et al., v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert Pinckney against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $83,835. (U.S. District Court No. C96-0919). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0285. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $6,635, Police Department, for salaries for the creation of the position of Director of Policy Psychology for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0286. RO #97208. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0286. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Police Department] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Police Department, reflecting the creation of one new position (Q90 Director of Police Psychology); companion measure to File 98-0285. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 18, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 23,1998 File 98-0287. [State and Federal Funds] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to retroactively apply for, accept, and expend up to $5,111,500 in combined State and Federal. funds for the right-of-way acquisition and construction of Cesar Chavez (Army) Street Widening Project, from Mississippi Street to Third Street, and the Bayshore Boulevard Weaving Project at Jerrold Avenue. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. Petitions and communications received February 11 to February 18 for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk February 23, 1998. February 23, 1998 - 17 - ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-18) 1. From Deborah Dubin, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Katz, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest. 2. From various signators, submitting Annual Economic Statement for CDBG Funding for 1998 Program: Local Economic Assistance Program, Inc. Booker T. Washington Community Service Center Samoan Community Development Center, Inc. Economic Opportunity Council of San Francisco, Inc. St. Vincent de Paul Society La Raza Centro Legal, Inc. Korean Center, Inc. San Francisco Boys & Girls Homes John W. King Senior Center LYRIC Mission Economic Development Association African Immigrant & Refugee Resource Center GAPA Community HIV Project dba Living Well Project The Central American Resource Center Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights Central City Hospitality House Community Alliance for Special Education Youth for Service, Inc. Hunters Point Boys i% Girls Club Asian Law Caucus, Inc. Career Resources Development Center, Inc. Asian, Inc. Little Children’s Developmental Center San Francisco Conservation Corps Mission Education Projects, Inc. Asian Women’s Shelter Urban Economic Development Corporation Southeast Asian Community Center Brava! for Women in the Arts Women’s Initiative for Self Employment Northern California Council for the Community Swords to Plowshares Mission Housing Development Corporation Donaldina Cameron House CYO Mission Day Care Wu Yee Children’s Services Chinatown Youth Center Bayview Hunters Point Foundation Visitation Valley Jobs, Education & Training Program Instituto Laboral de la Raza Chinatown American Cooks School, Inc. Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center Renaissance Parents of Success American Red Cross Bay Area/San Francisco County Centro de1 Pueblo Lyon-Martin Women’s Health Service Bar Association of San Francisco/Volunteer Legal Services Program Hunters Point Community Park Foundation Asian Neighborhood Design Larkin Street Services dba Larkin Street Youth Center Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice February 23, 1998 - 18 - ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-19) South of Market Foundation YMCA of San Francisco Catholic Charities of San Francisco San Francisco Educational Services, Inc. Compass Community Services GP/TODCQ-A, Inc. 3. From Civil Service Commission, regarding Computer Readiness for Year 2000. 4. From Superior and Municipal Courts, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount of $75,000 for the conversion of space at 575 Polk Street back to a courtroom. Finance Committee 5. From Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report concerning the concession audit of ABC Cigar, Inc. 6. From Controller’s Audits Division submitting report concerning the review of franchise fee payments Pacific Gas and Electric Company made to the City. 7. From Office of the Treasurer, submitting computer printouts detailing the city’s investment portfolio as of January 31, 1998. 8. From Office of the Controller, submitting 1997-98 Six-Month Budget Status Report. Copy: Each Supervisor 9. From Office of Citizen Complaints, submitting 1997 Annual Report. 10. From City Hall Project Manager - Department of Public Works, regarding fire at City Hall project on February 13, 1998. Copy: Mayor, Each Supervisor 11. From Public Utilities Commission, regarding chlorinated drinking water. Copy: Each Supervisor 12. From Public Utilities Commission, regarding Declaration of a Sewer Emergency on Oakhurst Lane from Warren Drive to Crestmont Drive. 13. From Department of Public Health, submitting Health Commission resolution in support of the compassionate use of marijuana and guidelines for implementation of policy. 14. From Art Commission, submitting Request for Qualifications for Municipal Railway Third Street Light Rail Public Art Project. 15. From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting parking and traffic items in the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee’s calendar for February 19, 1998. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee 16. From various departments, submitting request to Human Rights Commission for waiver of provisions of Chapters 12B and 12C of Administrative Code: Department of Public Health, Chapter 12B, 12C Telecommunications and Information Services, Chapter 12B Telecommunications and Information Services, Chapter 12B February 23, 1998 - 19- ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-20) 17. From California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, regarding appointments of Harold P. Fairly as member of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and Ted Weggeland as member of the Fish and Game Commission. 18. From Fuad I. Ahmed, requesting approval for a public convenience and necessity determination for a transfer of existing liquor license from 96 Sixth Street to 91 Sixth Street. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee 19. From Carriage Charter, urging support to save Port Commission Resolution 94-20 for Open Government Process. Copy: Each Supervisor 20. From Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights, urging support of the proposal for a countywide ombudsprogram. 21. From Peggy Virshi, regarding the need to install a stop signs on two intersections at Broderick at Chestnut Street and Baker at Lombard. Copy: Parking and Traffic 22. From Andy Solow, opposing Mission Housing Development Corporation’s plan to name 1010 South Van Ness Avenue after Juan Pifarre. 23. From Eva Hue, supporting the landmark status for the Shriner’s Hospital site. 24. From various signators, urging support to remove Sutro Tower from Twin Peaks. (2 signatures) 25. From various signators, urging support of the proposed extension of the MBE/WBE Ordinance. (2 letters received) Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0205 February 23, 1998 - 20 - ### [Page 21](https://sfbos.info/documents/1246/1998-02-23-agenda#page-21) 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 February 20, 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 UCSF Land Donation CEQA 98-O 182 Finance Yaki 212198 314198 Findings Resolution UCSF Land Donation 98-0183 Finance Yaki 212198 314198 Conveyance Resolution UCSF Land Donation Public 98-0184 Finance Yaki 212198 314198 Trust Agreement Resolution Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 98-0225 Health, Family and Ammiano 219198 3/l l/98 Transgender, Queer and Ordinance Environment Questioning Youth Task Force Public Pay Telephone Revenues 98-0259 Finance Newsom 2117198 3119198 Ordinance Public Artworks, Historic 98-0260 Finance Newsom 2117198 3119198 Landmarks Ordinance Rule30dy