Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 23, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS BOARDOFSUPERVISORS Monday, February 23, 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, Yaki, Yee-9. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisor Teng - 1. Quorum present. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:05 p.m. APPROVALOFJOURNALS There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, January 5 and January 12, 1998, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Teng-1. CONSENTCALENDAR RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [Annual Appropriation Ordinance Amendment] Ordinance amending Ordinance 345-97 (Annual Appropriation Ordinance) relating to additional services by the Department of Public Health. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Yaki, Teng, Brown, Medina, Yee. File 98-0175, Ordinance No. 83-98 (Add Section 12.4.) Finally passed. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Yee requested to be added as co-sponsor. [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. 78-98 Finally passed. Adopted [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. 111-98 Adopted. [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. 124-98 Adopted. [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. 125-97 Adopted. RecommendationsofHealth,Family&EnvironmentCommittee Adopted [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. 113-97 Adopted. [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. 114-98 Adopted. [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. 115-98 Adopted. [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. 117-98 Adopted. [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. 118-98 Adopted. [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-l998. (Department of Human Services) File 98-0160, Resolution No. 119-98 Adopted. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Finally Passed [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. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Teng. File 110-97-1, Ordinance No. 75-98 (Adds Section 1070.26.) Finally passed. [Extended-Hours Premises] Ordinance amending Police Code to substitute the term "Extended-Hours Premises" for "Cabaret" and to conform terminology to the 1996 Charter. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Teng. File 121-97-9, Ordinance No. 76-98 (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.) Finally passed. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Finally Passed [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. 79-98 (Superior Court No. 976-607.) Finally passed. [Tamilia Gorman/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. 80-98 (Superior Court No. 961-655.) Finally passed. [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. 81-98 (Superior Court No. 980-710.) Finally passed. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHEDBUSINESS RecommendationofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [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 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. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom. File 98-0108, Ordinance No. 64-98 Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Finally Passed [Parking and Traffic, Taxicabs] Ordinance amending Traffic Code, regarding the exemption of taxicabs from turn prohibitions. Sponsor Supervisor Newsom. File 98-0016, Ordinance No. 77-98 (Amends Section 34.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationofHealth,FamilyandEnvironmentCommittee Finally Passed [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). Sponsor Supervisor Katz. File 98-205, Ordinance No. 82-98 (Adds Section 12D.2-4; Amends Sections 12D.9(A), 12D.10(A), 12D.11(A), 12D.11(A)-(1) and 12D.15(G).) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Finally Passed [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). Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Brown, Medina. File 97-97-34.1, Ordinance No. 74-98 (Amends Sections 41A.4 and 41A.5; Adds Section 41.A8.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman-2. Adopted as Amended [Liquor License Transfer, 1745 Folsom Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type ((20))21 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. Sponsor Supervisor Teng. File 98-0151, Resolution No. 116-98 (February 17, 1998 - Consideration continued to February 23, 1998.) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 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." Amendment of the whole 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. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed on First Reading [MOU, Local 250-A (Classification 7410)] 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. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. [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. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. [MOU, Local 200] 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. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-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. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. [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, to be effective March 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0131, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. [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, such award to be effective retroactively to October 7, 1995. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0132, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Adopted as Amended [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 whichincludesindirectcostsof$124,015; 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))$3,037,589. (Mayor’s Office of Community Development) File 98-0217, Resolution No. 121-98 Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "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 which includes indirect costs of $124,015; 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 $3,037,589." Amendment of the whole 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. Adopted [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. 122-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. [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. 123-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Adopted [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. 120-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationofHealth,Family&EnvironmentCommittee Adopted as Amended [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. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 98-0070, Resolution No. 112-98 Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, 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. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Gary, ban on importing bullfrogs and turtles for food; Female speaker, ban on importing bullfrogs and turtles for food: Susan Hartfeld. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. FORADOPTIONWITHOUTCOMMITTEEREFERENCE These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to Committee. Adopted [Commend Emerson Chin] Resolution commending Emerson Chin for his commitment, dedication and valuable contributions to the community. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz. File 98-0261, Resolution No. 126-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Medina, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0262, Resolution No. 127-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Medina, Brown, Katz. File 98-0263, Resolution No. 128-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Medina, Yaki, Brown, Katz. File 98-0264, Resolution No. 129-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Yaki, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Yaki, Katz. File 98-0265, Resolution No. 130-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commend Rita Harmon] Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of Rita Harmon, Executive Director of Leadership California. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Teng, Bierman. File 98-0266, Resolution No. 131-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Ammiano. File 98-0267, Resolution No. 132-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Teng, Yaki, Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Katz, Yee, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki. File 98-0268, Resolution No. 133-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Medina, Teng, Ammiano, Katz. File 98-0269, Resolution No. 134-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Teng, Ammiano, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Medina, Brown, Katz, Bierman. File 98-0272, Resolution No. 135-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Brown, Katz, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Highway Name, Veterans Boulevard] Resolution urging the State Department of Transportation to designate a portion of State Highway Route 1 as "Veterans Boulevard". Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown. File 98-0273, Resolution No. 136-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. [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. Sponsor Supervisor Yee. File 98-0274, Resolution No. 137-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. [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). Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Yaki. File 98-0275, Resolution No. 138-98 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Katz. File 98-0281, Motion No. M98-25 (February 17, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on February 23, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Ammiano, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Newsom -1. IMPERATIVECALENDAR Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. Adopted [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that the resolutions being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Medina, seconded By Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Medina, seconded By Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. [Imperative Resolution] Adopted [Commend Paul Varacalli] Resolution commending Paul Varacalli for his thirty year career at SEIU Local 790. File 98-0295, Resolution No. 139-98 Supervisor Bierman presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Fees for Paratransit Services] Ordinance approving revised fare schedule for the San Francisco Municipal Railway’s contracted lift van and group van paratransit services to provide for lift van services at a rate of 90 cents per trip or a $35.00 monthly fast pass, and group van services at a rate of 60 cents per trip, and to credit any increased revenues from such fares to provide for additional paratransit services. Reactivated by Supervisor Kaufman and referred to Finance Committee. File 007-97-002. [Appropriation, Police Department] Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $6,635, Police Department, for salaries for the creation of the position of Director of Police Psychology for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0286. RO #97208. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0285. [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. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0286. [Street Flower Market] Ordinance amending Public Works Code Section 155 to add to the Market Street Flower Market the location on the east sidewalk of Montgomery Street, at Market Street, within 50 feet south of the north property line of Post Street. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0293. [TeleCOMMUNICATION s Plan] Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 11.54 to change the due date of the TeleCOMMUNICATION s Plan to December 31, 1998. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0294. [UCSF Land Donation, CEQA Findings] Substitute resolution adopting environmental findings (and a statement of overriding considerations) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State guidelines in connection with certain documents relating to the conveyance of land to the Regents of the University of California to be developed for university purposes; companion to Files 98-0183 and 98-0184. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 4, 1998 meeting. File 98-0182. [UCSF Property Donation Conveyance] Substitute resolution approving and authorizing the conveyance, for no consideration, to the Regents of the University of California, of approximately 1.34 acres of present and former street areas at 16th and 6th Streets to be developed for university purposes; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the City’s General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying prior acts; companion to Files 98-0182 and 98-0184. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 4, 1998 meeting. File 98-0183. [UCSF Donation, Public Trust Agreement] Substitute resolution finding and determining that the conveyance to the Regents of the University of California of certain real property located near Sixth and 16th Streets is authorized by and consistent with the provisions of Chapter 1143 of the Statutes of 1991, as amended; approving an agreement; and ratifying past acts; companion to Files 98-0182 and 98-0183. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the March 4, 1998 meeting. File 98-0184. [Proclaim Chinatown Health Day] Resolution commending the Caring for Asian Children Collaborative/Asian Women’s Resource Center, the Chinese Community Health Education Council, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, and Self Help for the Elderly for their effort to bring health information and services to San Francisco residents and declaring March 7, 1998 as "Chinatown Health Day". Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0296. Referred to Board [Commend Chinese Progressive Association] Resolution commending the Chinese Progressive Association for its outstanding contributions to the San Francisco Chinese American Community and congratulating the Chinese Progressive Association for its 25th Anniversary and declaring February 28, 1998 as "Chinese Progressive Association Day". Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0297. [Commend Carl Woo] Resolution commending Carl Woo for his distinguished services to the Chinese American Community and congratulating Carl Woo for being named the ten most influential persons in the Bay Area and declaring February 20, 1998 as "Carl Woo Day". Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0298. [Commend Susheel Bibbs] Resolution commending Susheel Bibbs for her performing and literary work depicting the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant. Supervisors Brown, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0299. [Proclaim Varian Fry Day] Resolution celebrating the life of Varian Fry, a man who risked his life to save nearly 2000 prominent intellectual refugees, including many Jews, from the Nazi regime during World War II and declaring March 8, 1998 as Varian Fry Day. Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0300. [Golden Gate Bridge Toll] Resolution opposing the proposed toll for bicycle and pedestrian use of the Golden Gate Bridge. Supervisors Newsom, Yaki, Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0301. [State Legislation, AB 2411 Red Light Violation] Resolution supporting AB 2411 to improve the effectiveness of red light cameras by making the registered owner of a car liable for any red light violation caught on camera whether or not the driver is recognized and thanking Assembly member Kevin Shelley for sponsoring this legislation. Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0302. [State Legislation, AB 1999 Human Rights] Resolution supporting AB 1999 which protects the human rights of transgendered persons and urging San Francisco’s State elected officials and lobbyists support and lobby on behalf of this legislation. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0303. [State Legislation, AB 3037, Smoke-free Worksite] Resolution supporting AB 3037 which amended Labor Code 6404.5 to create smoke free worksites, including bars and restaurants. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0304. [Red Light Money Allocation] Resolution expressing a policy to allocate shares of the money from the traffic safety account set up by the Controller to track and contain revenue from the Shelley Bill (AB 1191). Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0305. [Cigarette Tax] Resolution supporting and encouraging Dianne Feinstein in her efforts to tax cigarettes and to allocate that money for improvements to our public school system. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0306. [Neighborhood Community Homeless Projects] Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Homelessness to develop neighborhood specific programs for its homeless populations. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0307. [Appointment] Resolution appointing Supervisor Leslie Katz as the voting delegate representing the City and County of San Francisco at the April 17, 1998, annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Association of Bay Area Governments. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 2, 1998. File 98-0308. RequestsforHearings: [Sewage Problems] Hearing to consider the causes and possible solutions to the sewage problems in the Hunters Point/Bayview community. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0309. 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 March 2, 1998. File 98-0310. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-0253. [Management 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 Ernestine 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 $1,000,000. (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. Resolutions Referred to Committee 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. RequestsGranted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Newsom, that City Attorney draft opinion delineating the legal rights of and restrictions attendant to delivery vehicles which are double parked while making a delivery when the delivery zone is occupied. By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to each City department requesting report by April 1, 1998, on each department’s customer service practice over the last 12 months and provide a customer service plan for the next twelve months which focus on courteous, quick, accurate and accessible customer service. By Supervisor Yaki, that letter of inquiry be sent to Bay Area Rapid Transit District concerning change machines to determine whether it is feasible to install machines that issue bills instead of coins-only in San Francisco BART stations. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to his Honor, the Mayor, concerning the Grants for the Arts Program to inquire on the status of the applications for the Asian Pacific Cultural Center and the Queer Cultural Center. MotionsAdopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Samuel Alhadeff Sponsor Supervisor Katz. Peter Joseph Tranchina Sponsor Supervisor Newsom. Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:29 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on . I, John L. Taylor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. John L. Taylor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors