Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 2, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS BOARDOFSUPERVISORS Monday, March 2, 1998 - 6:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in Special session on the above date at the Sunnydale Housing Community Center with President Barbara Kaufman presiding. CALLINGTHEROLL The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Katz, Medina - 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 6:25 p.m. SupervisorMedinaExcused The Clerk stated Supervisor Medina requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved to excuse Supervisor Medina from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. APPROVALOFJOURNALS There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Teng, seconded By Supervisor Yaki, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Tuesday, January 20 and Monday, January 26, 1998, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. SuspensionoftheRules PresentationofGuests Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to Ms. Patricia Shorenberg, Ms. Emma McFarland, Executive Monitor, Housing and Urban Development and Mr. Ronnie Davis, Executive Director, San Francisco Housing Authority. Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 9. Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1. The guests thanked the Board of Supervisors for bringing its meeting to the community and spoke briefly of the changes to the housing development CONSENTCALENDAR RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed [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. 84-98 Finally passed. [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. 85-98 Finally passed. [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. 86-98 Finally passed. [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. 87-98 Finally passed. [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. 88-98 Finally passed. [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. 89-98 Finally passed. Adopted [Emergency Repair, 23rd Avenue Sewer Replacement] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on 23rd Avenue from Lincoln Way to Irving Street - $221,938. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0200, Resolution No. 147-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted. [Emergency Repair, Ocean Beach Slope Erosion] Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to take necessary measures to protect the safety and property of the citizens of San Francisco by performing the necessary work to prevent ocean beach slope erosion threatening roadway loss along the Great Highway between the two national park service parking lots - $200,000. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0211, Resolution No. 148-98 Adopted. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted [Gift Acceptance, Police Department] Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept the gift of a Live Scan Fingerprint machine and printer valued at $43,000. (Police Commission) File 98-0137, Resolution No. 145-98 Adopted. [Gift Acceptance, Department of Public Works] 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) File 98-0161, Resolution No. 146-98 Adopted. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed on First Reading [Albertina Curiel v. CCSF, et. al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Albertina Curiel against the City and County by payment of $55,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0206, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 980-526.) Passed on first reading. [William Glass v. Gregory Kazarian, CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of William Glass against Gregory Kazarian and the City and County by payment of $69,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0207, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 972-719.) Passed on first reading. Adopted [Appointments] Resolution appointing two governing body members to the San Francisco Health Authority. (San Francisco Health Plan) File 92-97-53.1, Resolution No. 140-98 (Sophie Wong, succeeding herself, Seat No. 50606, must be nominee of San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium; Kate O’Malley, succeeding herself, Seat No. 50613, must be nominee of San Francisco Health Authority Program Committee. ) Adopted. [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, for a new three-year term ending December 31, 2000. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-55.1, Resolution No. 141-98 (Laura Gentile, succeeding Albert Glenn, Seat No. 24303, must represent environmental organization, term expired.) Adopted. [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 27, 1998. (Rules Committee) File 98-0133, Resolution No. 143-98 (Johnny Brannon, succeeding Zoran Basich, Seat No. 27103, must be member of press or electronic media with interest in citizen access, resigned.) Adopted. [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Animal Control and Welfare Commission, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 30, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 98-0134, Resolution No. 144-98 (Mrs. Chin Chi, succeeding Nola Chow, Seat No. 20703, must be a public-at-large appointment, resigned.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. REGULARCALENDAR NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed on First Reading [MOU, Teamsters Local 350] Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Teamsters, Local 350 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 98-0203, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. [Appropriation, Department of Public Works] Ordinance appropriating $200,000, Department of Public Works, of Broadway Parking Lot Revenues to fund the local share of the cost to do County-wide Transportation Plan for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 98-0208, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. Adopted [Lease of Property at 3801 Third Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 3801 Third Street, for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0096, Resolution No. 142-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. [Bond Sale, Series 1998C, Educational Facilities] Resolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $47,000,000 City and County general obligation bonds (Educational Facilities Bonds, 1997 San Francisco Unified School District), Series 1998C; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale of bonds and notice of intention to sell bonds; directing the publication of official notice of sale and intention to sell bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0236, Resolution No. 149-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Passed on First Reading [Parking Regulation] Ordinance amending the Traffic Code, regarding the towing of vehicles from yellow zones. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0008, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 71.B.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. [Weight Restriction, Kensington Way] Ordinance amending Traffic Code to establish a weight restriction on Kensington Way. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0138, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 28.1.98.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. [Landmark Designation, 1701 Nineteenth Avenue] Ordinance designating 1701 Nineteenth Avenue, the former Shriners Hospital, as Landmark No. 221 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department) File 98-0209, Ordinance No. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14523 adopted January 8, 1998, approving the landmark designation.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. [Landmark Designation, 1088 Green Street] Ordinance designating 1088 Green Street, former Engine House No. 31, as Landmark No. 220 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department) File 98-0210, Ordinance No. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14552 adopted January 8, 1998, approving the landmark designation.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Katz, Medina-2. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Marlene Tran, safety in community, police station language barrier; Kevin Blackwell, safety, Unfinished African American Agenda; Robin Mohr, American Red Cross presence in public housing; Vincent Chow, revitalization of Leland Avenue businesses; Anderson Williams, revitalization of Leland Avenue businesses; Loretta, Muni door safety issue for small child, request trash can covers in housing development; Kevin Robinson, support public housing security; Winnie Tsang, public safety, lack of Asian service center; Bill Threadgill, public safety, community policing; Joyce Armstrong, security, community policing; Joe Wilson, welfare reform, scholarship fund, cash assistance for newborns; George Ho, public safety, need for bilingual service; Jackie Sachs, school buses for kindergarten to 12th grade school children; Mrs. Santos, supports work of Ronnie Davis; Mr. Gregory, Hunters Point West; Ann Seeman, Visitacion Valley parks; Karen Hutchins, private protection agency; Mr. Chow, public safety, lack of senior services, bilinqual services; Female speaker, public safety; Female speaker, neighborhood program; Kim Mitchell, invest in community; Shirley Norton; Male speaker, lack of bilingual senior services; Female speaker, senior center; Essie Smith, senior center. A Cantonese interpreter was provided for the public comment portion of the meeting. There being no one else present 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. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Teng requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted as Amended [Commend Carl Woo] Resolution commending Carl Woo for his distinguished services to the Chinese American Community and congratulating Carl Woo for being named oneof the ten most influential persons in the Bay Area and declaring February 20, 1998 as "Carl Woo Day". Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0298, Resolution No. 153-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "Resolution commending Carl Woo for his distinguished services to the Chinese American Community and congratulating Carl Woo for being named one of the ten most influential persons in the Bay Area and declaring February 20, 1998 as "Carl Woo Day". Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Kaufman requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted as Amended [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.)) Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Bierman. ResolutioncelebratingthelifeofVarianFry,amanwhoriskedhis lifetosavenearly2000peopleincludingJewishartists,musicians, intellectualsandpoliticalrefugeesfromtheNaziregimeduring WorldWarIIanddeclaringMarch8,1998asVarianFryDay. File 98-0300, Resolution No. 155-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Supervisor Kaufman, seconded By Supervisor Yaki, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "Resolution celebrating the life of Varian Fry, a man who risked his life to save nearly 2000 people including Jewish artists, musicians, intellectuals and political refugees from the Nazi regime during World War II and declaring March 8, 1998 as Varian Fry Day." Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Newsom requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0304, Resolution No. 158-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) SupervisorNewsomExcusedfromVoting Supervisor Newsom requested to be excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. The roll was then called on the pending resolution and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Excused: Supervisor Newsom-1. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Newsom requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Tabled [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. Sponsor Supervisor Newsom. File 98-0306, Resolution No. (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Katz requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [Appointment] Resolution appointing Supervisor Leslie Katz as the voting delegate representing the City and County at the April 17, 1998, annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Association of Bay Area Governments. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman. File 98-0308, Resolution No. 160-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Newsom requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [Supporting AB 3037 and Opposing AB 297] Resolution supporting AB 3037, which amended Labor Code 6404.5 to create smoke-free worksites, including bars and restaurants, and opposing AB 297 which would take away health protection for bar workers. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0324, Resolution No. 161-98 (February 25, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) SupervisorNewsomExcusedfromVoting Supervisor Newsom requested to be excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom from voting. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. The roll was then called on the pending resolution and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Excused: Supervisor Newsom-1. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar. ForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Adopted [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". Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0296, Resolution No. 151-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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". Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0297, Resolution No. 152-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commend Susheel Bibbs] Resolution commending Susheel Bibbs for her performing and literary work depicting the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz. File 98-0299, Resolution No. 154-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. [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 Assemblymember Kevin Shelley for sponsoring this legislation. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Kaufman, Brown. File 98-0302, Resolution No. 156-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz. File 98-0303, Resolution No. 157-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. [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). Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Brown. File 98-0305, Resolution No. 163-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Neighborhood Community Homeless Projects] Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Homelessness to develop neighborhood specific programs for its homeless population. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz. File 98-0307, Resolution No. 159-98 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee. File 98-0310, Motion No. M98-26 (February 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. [James C. Hormel] Resolution endorsing President Clinton’s nomination of James C. Hormel to the post of ambassador to Luxembourg and urging Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott to bring his nomination to the Senate for a full vote. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee. File 98-0325, Resolution No. 162-98 (February 25, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 2, 1998.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Taxicab Fare Rate Increase] Ordinance amending Police Code Sections 1135 and 1137 to increase the rates of fare for taxicabs and to modify the procedure for setting rates of fare. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0334. [Specialty Grocery and Retail Coffee Stores] Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 728 to prohibit specialty grocery and retail coffee stores in the 24th Street-Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District and adding a new table to describe this prohibition; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0335. [Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12K (Sec. 12K.1 through 12K.5) setting forth the local implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), designating the Commission on the Status of Women as the local agency implementing and monitoring CEDAW in San Francisco, requiring the Commission on the Status of Women to conduct gender analyses of designated departments to identify areas of discrimination against women and girls, requiring the Commission on the Status of Women to develop an action plan to redress discrimination against women and girls, and establishing a CEDAW task force to assist in implementing the ordinance; companion measure to File 98-0337. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee with request it be considered at the March 26, 1998 meeting. File 98-0336. [Commission on the Status of Women] Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 33.3, 33.8, 33.4; deleting Sections 33.6, 33.7, 33.9; renumbering 33.8, 33.10to conform to the changes in the 1996 Charter, to require departments to make quarterly rather than monthly reports, to authorize the Commission on the Status of Women to analyze and advise the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors on gender equity or commission and Board appointments, to reorganize the section to combine all employment-related powers and duties in one sub-section; to receive reports from other City departments regarding their expenditure of funds to combat violence against women, to carry out Administrative Code Section 12K implementing locally the principles of the United Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and to coordinate with other City departments and community groups to develop an integrated services plan for women and girls; companion measure to File 98-0336). Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee with request it be considered at the March 26, 1998 meeting. File 98-0337. Referred to Board [Commend Black Coalition on AIDS, Inc.] Resolution commending the Black Coalition on AIDS, Inc for its commitment to stopping the spread of the HIV/AIDS disease in the African American Community and for ensuring quality care and community support for African Americans who have tested positive for that virus. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0338. [Proclaim Chinese Medicine Day] Resolution declaring March 6, 1998 as "Chinese Medicine Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0339. [Cocaine Law Amendment] Resolution urging Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Tom Lantos to encourage Congress to revise the cocaine laws to the extent that equal penalties would be levied for the possession of crack and powdered cocaine. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0340. [State Legislation, AB 1837] Resolution urging support for AB 1837 which would authorize courts to require minor children to participate in outpatient counseling if either the parent or other person involved in a custody or visitation dispute has been convicted of domestic violence. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0341. [State Legislation, AB 1702] Resolution urging the California State Legislature to support AB 1702, a bill providing a tax credit to employers in specified amounts for the cost paid or incurred by them for providing subsidized public transit passes to employees. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0342. [State Legislation, AB 1805] Resolution opposing California Assembly Bill 1805 which prohibits non-licensed and non-credentialed individuals from providing HIV/AIDS education, and urging that San Francisco’s State elected officials and lobbyists support and lobby against this legislation. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0343. Referred to Committee [CalTrain to Airport] Resolution supporting a direct connection of CalTrain to the San Francisco International Airport and encouraging the appropriate agencies, including the Joint Powers Board and San Francisco International Airport, to work cooperatively to establish such a direct connection. Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0344. [Delivery Service to Women and Girls] Resolution urging the establishment and implementation of a formalized council or consortium to be operated under the aegis of the Commission on the Status of Women in order to monitor and coordinate delivery of services to women and girls in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0345. Referred to Board [Monitoring Prime Contractors] Resolution urging that relevant City departments of the City and County of San Francisco work with the Human Rights Commission to develop better systems of post-award monitoring of financial data from prime contractors in construction, architecture and engineering, professional, and purchasing industries. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0346. RequestsforHearings: [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning increasing the salary of members of the Board of Supervisors from $23,924 per year to $37,585. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 285-97-002. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning low cost environmental loans. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 286-97-002. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning Water Department revenue fund requirements. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 287-97-002. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument in favor of bond measure concerning de Young Museum. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0329. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument against initiative measure concerning City Hall. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0330. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument against initiative measure concerning Board of Supervisors’ staff. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0331. [Ballot Argument] Hearing to consider ballot argument against initiative measure concerning water and sewer rate freeze. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0332. [Ballot Arguments] Hearing to consider submitting ballot arguments on ballot measures which may be submitted to the Director of Elections by March 4, 1998 for the June 2, 1998 election. Clerk of the Board. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0333. [Overtime Spending] Hearing to address the issue of overtime spending and potential abuse within various City departments. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0347. [Transportation, School-age Children] Hearing to consider the transportation needs of school-age children. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0348. [Customer Service Standards] Hearing to review each City department’s method of handling customer inquiries. Supervisors Yaki, Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0349. [Public Participation] Hearing to consider how to increase public participation in the business of the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0350. [Instant Runoff Voting] Hearing to consider feasibility of an instant runoff voting system for local elective office. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0351. [Cable Rate Regulation] Hearing to consider basic and expanded cable rate regulations. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0352. [Overtime Task Force or Commission] Hearing to consider the options of utilizing an interdepartmental task force or creating an Overtime Commission of business executives, labor officials and auditors to oversee and monitor the current overtime epidemic, as well as make recommendations to possible measures that can reduce this budgetary strain. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0355. Motions: Referred to Board [Extend Time for Negotiations] Motion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section 11.100 (extends date for submission of agreements to the Clerk of the Board to April 7, 1998 and date for final passage to May 2, 1998). Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0353. [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. Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 9, 1998. File 98-0354. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-0311. [Regulation of Lobbyists] Ordinance amending Article X11A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 16.520 through 16.534 to: add legislative findings; clarify definitions and add new definitions; consolidate the definition of "Lobbyist" with the thresholds for qualifying as a lobbyist and the exemptions; increase the qualification threshold for contract lobbyists from $1,000 per month to $4,200 per quarter; increase the qualification threshold for expenditure lobbyists from $1,000 per quarter to $4,200 per quarter; clarify and add new exemptions; clarify that once a person qualifies as a "Lobbyist" the person is subject to the requirements and prohibitions of this Article until the person ceases all lobbyist activity and files a statement of termination; require that lobbyist report contacts with and payments that benefit certain designated employees as well as City officers; clarify the disclosure requirements applicable at the time of registration and at the time of filing quarterly activity reports; provide that all lobbyists re-register on January 15 of each year; require lobbyists to disclose payments received from City officers in exchange for campaign consulting services; limit the aggregate value of gifts from lobbyists to each City officer and to certain designated employees, within three months of a lobbyist contact, to $50; prohibit lobbying on a contingency fee basis; require lobbyists to notify City officers and designated employees of the value of gifts conferred; limit political contributions by lobbyists; and add transition provisions for implementation of these amendments. (Ethics Commission) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0312. [CCSF v. Karen Freeman] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation by the City and County of San Francisco against Karen Freeman by accepting consideration in the total amount of $70,000 payable in cash and filing satisfaction of judgment. (Superior Court No. 989835). (Treasurer/Tax Collector) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0319. [Emily Jean Landsverk, v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Emily Jean Landsverk against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $4,000,000. (Superior Court No. 985-460). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0320. [Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGH] Ordinance appropriating $33,000,000, Department of Public Health, in medical revenues for San Francisco General Hospital’s participation in the SB 855 Disproportionate Share Payment Program for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97198. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0321. [Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department] Ordinance appropriating $1,450,000, Recreation and Park Department, for capital improvement projects - renovation of various soccer fields and the development of King Pool for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97215. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0322. [Appropriation, Dept of Parking and Traffic] Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $162,360, Department of Parking and Traffic, of Rental and Lease Funds and Work Order Funds to purchase a new citation processing system and mobile radios for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97216. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0323. [Appropriation, Trial Courts] Ordinance appropriating $11,390,709, Trial Courts, of Courthouse Construction Revenue Fund for professional services and debt service for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97218. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-0288. [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. DPT Order No. 1456 (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0289. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1456 (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0290. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1456 (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0291. [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving the Boarding Area "F" Newsstand Lease between Del Luca Enterprises, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0292. [Grant - Private] Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco Commission on the Aging to accept and expend a private grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Koret Foundation for the implementation of a Citywide Outreach Plan to older persons including the purchase of customized outreach support materials to be used as marketing devices for the various Senior Centrals in the various Senior Central districts. (See File 131-97-1). (Commission on the Aging) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0314. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept a gift from the estate of John J. Morris not to exceed the amount of $186,801.77 for the purchase of books. (Public Library) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0315. [Public Library Fine Amnesty] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco City Librarian to amnesty library fines in a manner of her choosing for a two week period designated at her discretion. (Public Library) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0316. [Grant - Federal] Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively, accept and expend a Federal grant in the amount of $113,616 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the period of September 1, 1997 through May 31, 1998, to provide six AmeriCorps participants who will provide support services for homeless families and their children at Connecting Point, the Family Housing Crisis Center, a program of compass community services, and at the Holy Family Day Home Childcare Center; and waiving indirect cost. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0317. [Parking Rates, City-Owned Parking Facilities] Resolution approving new parking garage rates for City-owned parking facilities. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0318. [Lease of Property at 3801 Third Street] Resolution authorizing the lease of real property at 3801 Third Street, Suites 110, 220 & 230, for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. RequestsGranted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Teng, that Budget Analyst give a comprehensive review of the current reporting requirements concerning department overtime spending. File 98-0347. By Supervisor Teng, that the Controller suggests ways to monitor individuals who have excessive overtime earnings. File 98-0347. By Supervisor Teng, that letters be sent to the San Francisco Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Public Health, Juvenile Probation, Sheriff Department and Water Department requesting report on how they plan on working within their overtime budget allocations in 1998-1999. File 98-0347. By Supervisor Brown, that letter of inquiry be sent to all City departments (i.e. Mayor’s Office of Community Development, Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth and Their Families, Department of Public Health, etc.) who provide funding to non-profit organizations that serve the African American community requesting detailed report on funding this community at the hearing before the Health, Family and Environment Committee, March 26, 1998. By Supervisor Brown, that letter of inquiry be sent to Chief of Police to determine what steps the San Francisco Police Department can take to ensure that vehicles, especially trucks and buses, traveling through or stored in the Hunters Point/Bayview community are in compliance with relevant codes, statutes and laws governing vehicle emissions. MotionsAdopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Leon Medina (By the entire Board) Hen George Lee Sponsor Supervisor Teng. Anton Winston Spencer Baron Bakker Sponsor Supervisor Newsom. Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 8:06 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