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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, March 23, 1998
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL ORDER 2:00 P.M.
No. 1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
From Rules Committee
(The following items will be considered by the committee at a Special meeting at 10
a.m., Friday, March 20, 1998. The Chair intends to request the committee to send the
following items to the Board as a committee report.)
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition A]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition A, bond
measure concerning de Young Museum. (Supervisor Yaki)
File 98-0415
Question on adoption
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition B]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition B, charter
amendment concerning increasing the salary of members of the Board of Supervisors from
$23,924 per year to $37,585. (Supervisor Ammiano)
File 285-97-3
Question on adoption
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[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition C]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition C, charter
amendment concerning Water Department revenue fund requirements. (Supervisor
Kaufman)
File 287-97-3
Question on adoption
(d)
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition D]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition D, charter
amendment concerning low cost environmental loans. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 286-97-3
Question on adoption
(e)
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition F]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to proponent’s ballot argument in favor of Proposition F, an
initiative measure concerning City Hall. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-0416
Question on adoption
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition G]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to proponent’s ballot argument in favor of Proposition G, an
initiative measure concerning Board of Supervisors’ staff. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-0417
Question on adoption
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(g)
[Rebuttal Argument, Proposition H]
Motion authorizing rebuttal to proponent’s ballot argument in favor of Proposition H, an
initiative measure concerning water and sewer rate freeze. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-0418
Question on adoption
CONSENT CALENDAR
No. 2.
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 Teng, Kaufman, Newsom
(a)
[Appropriation, Police Department]
Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $4,580, Police Department, for salaries for the
creation of the position of Director of Police Psychology and the deletion of the position
of Lieutenant III for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0286. (Controller)
File 98-0285, Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
[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 and the deletion of one position 492 Lieutenant III; companion measure to File
98-0285. (Department of Human Resources)
File 98-0286. Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
(c]
[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. (Controller)
File 98-0323, Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
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(d)
[Hotel Tax Exemption]
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, to raise the rent levels that qualify for
exemption from the transient occupancy tax; this ordinance to expire July 1, 2000.
(Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Newsom)
File 98-0110, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 506.)
Question on final passage.
(e)
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)
File 98-0253, Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman
(f)
[Airport Concession Lease]
Resolution approving the Boarding Area “F’ Newsstand Lease between Del Luca
Enterprises, Inc. and the City and County, acting by and through its Airport Commission.
(Airport Commission)
File 98-0291, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
Recommendations of Economic Development. Transportation
and Technologv Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz
[Underground District No. 339]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 339 in the South Slope of Bernal Heights
area. (Supervisor Medina)
File 98-0374, Ordinance No.
Question on first reading.
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[Underground District No. 338]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 338 in the Ocean Avenue area. (Supervisor
Medina)
File 98-0375, Ordinance No.
Question on first reading.
(i)
[Underground District No. 340]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 340 in the Dolores Street area. (Supervisor
Medina)
File 98-0376, Ordinance No.
Question on first reading.
Recommendation of Health. Family and Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Katz, Ammiano
(j)
[Grant - Private Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Commission on the Aging to retroactively 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. (Commission on the Aging)
File 98-0292, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
Recommendation of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Medina, Yee
(j)
[Casket Stores]
Ordinance amending Planning Code defining Mortuary, to include casket stores and other
retail establishments that sell or offer for sale exclusively funerary goods. (Supervisor
Yee)
File 115-97-16, Ordinance No.
(Amends Sections 227, 790.62 and 890.62.)
(From Planning Department Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion
from Environmental Review dated January 9, 1998. City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 14357 adopted January 22, 1998, recommending the proposed
amendment.)
Question on final passage.
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Recommendations of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown
(k)
[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 by payment of ,
$27,415.85. (City Attorney)
File 98-0257, Ordinance No.
(Grievance No. 65-0690.)
Question on final passage.
[Ronald Madarang, et al., v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Ronald Madarang against the City and
County by payment of $52,250. (City Attorney)
File 98-0280, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 981-749.)
Question on final passage.
[Rhonda Collins, et al., v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Rhonda Collins against the City and
County by payment of $l,OOO,OOO. (City Attorney)
File 98-0282, Ordinance No.
(U.S. District Court No. C93-0741.)
Question on final passage.
(n)
[Robert Pinckney, et al., v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert Pinckney against the City and
County by payment of $83,835. (City Attorney)
File 98-0283, Ordinance No.
(U.S. District Court No. C96-0919.)
Question on final passage.
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[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. (Treasurer/Tax Collector)
File 98-0312, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 989835.)
Question on final passage.
[Emily Jean Landsverk, v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Emily Jean Landsverk against the City
and County by payment of $4,000,000. (City Attorney)
File 98-0319, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 985-460.)
Question on final passage.
Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or
adoption as indicated
REGULAR CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman
No. 3.
[Appropriation, Department 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. (Controller)
File 98-0320, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Question on first reading
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No. 4.
[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. (Controller)
File 98-0321, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Question on first reading
Recommendations of Economic Development. Transportation
and Technologv Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz
No. 5.
[Street Flower Market]
Ordinance amending Public Works Code 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)
File 98-0293, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 155.)
Question on first reading
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Bierman
No. 6.
[Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants]
Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission, acting by and through its Hetch Hetchy
Water and Power Department, to investigate the feasibility of acquiring and upgrading or
replacing the Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants; and to provide the Board of
Supervisors with a report on the results of the investigation. (Supervisors Bierman,
Ammiano, Yaki, Katz)
File 98-0387, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz
No. 7.
[Vacation and Lease - Cohen Place]
Resolution declaring intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate Cohen Place off Ellis
Street between Leavenworth and Hyde Streets subject to a specified reservation, setting
the hearing date of April 13, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed
vacation, making findings of General Plan conformance and consistency with Planning
Code Section 101.1 and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith. (Mayor
Willie L. Brown, Jr.)
File 98-0406, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
No. 8.
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. 9.
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 COMMH’TEE REFERENCE
No. 10.
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 Southeast Asian Community Center]
Resolution commending the Southeast Asian Community Center for its commitment,
dedication and leadership in serving the Southeast Asian community. (Supervisors Teng,
File 98-0427, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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[State Legislation, SB 1404, Firearms]
Resolution urging the City and County to support SB 1404, requiring that any firearm
possessed in a school zone be confiscated and destroyed. (Supervisors Katz, Bierman)
File 98-0428, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(c)
[Eating Fresh Foodl
Resolution urging the Department of Fish and Game to enforce the existing laws to
prohibit release of non-native animals that cause environmental damage and urging the
California State Fish and Game Commission not to support the proposed ban of
importation of live turtles and frogs and urging the Governor of California to oppose the
proposed ban. (Supervisor Teng)
File 98-0429, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
mstle Blower Safety Program]
Resolution urging the Community United Against Violence (CUAV) to re-implement the
Whistle Blower program. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman)
File 98-0431, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
[California Housing Rehabilitation Program-Rental]
Resolution supporting the $15 million state funding proposal for the California Housing
Rehabilitation Program-Rental (CHRP-R). (Supervisors Brown, Bierman)
File 98-0434, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(f )
[Ombudsprogram, Health care Consumers]
Resolution supporting the concept of a City and County ombudsprogram to advocate for
health care consumers. (Supervisor Brown)
File 98-0435, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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(g)
[State Legislation, AB 18501
Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1850 which would reinstate driving privileges to
persons participating in the CalWORKS program or who is a recipient of aid under the
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program; provide safety training; waive fee or
penalty. (Supervisors Brown, Bierman)
File 98-0443, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
[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)
File 98-0444, Resolution No.
(March 16, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 23, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
IMPERATIVE CALENDAR
No. 11.
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
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(b)
[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 FindingI
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
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED MARCH 11 - MARCH 18, 1998, FOR REFERENCE
BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MARCH 23, 1998
File 98-0482. [Appropriation, Dept. of Parking and Traffic] Ordinance appropriating
$1,836,338, Department of Parking and Traffic, from General Fund Reserve to fund
forty-eight (48) Parking Control Officers, vehicles, equipment, materials, and contractual
services for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0483. RO #97228.
(Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0483. [Salary Ord. Amendment, Dept of Parking & Traffic] Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Department of Parking and
Traffic, reflecting the creation of forty-eight (48) new positions, (Class 8214 Parking
Control Officer and Class 8216 Senior Parking Control Officer); companion measure to
File 98-0482. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0484. [Appropriation, Public Defender’s Office] Ordinance appropriating $165,700,
Public Defender’s Office, from the General Fund Reserve for salaries and fringe benefits
and for the creation of two (2) new positions; companion measure to File 98-0485. RO
#97229. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0485. [Salary Ord. Amendment, Public Defender’s Office] Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Public Defender’s Office,
reflecting the creation of two (2) new positions (Class 8174 Attorney, Civil and Criminal);
companion measure to File 98-0484. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to
Finance Committee.
File 98-0486. [Appropriation, Dept of Telecommunication] Ordinance appropriating
$75,000, Department of Telecommunication and Information Services, of Cable TV Access
Fund to cover transitional expenses of public access television from TCI to San Francisco
Community Television Corporation for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97226. (Controller)
Referred to Fiance Committee.
File 98-0487. [Appropriation, Dept of Parking, and Traffic] Ordinance appropriating
$323,484, Department of Parking and Traffic, from Gasoline Tax Fund to extend and
expand the Red Light Photo Enforcement Project for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97227.
(Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0488. [Kajima Engineering i% Construction, Inc. v. CCSFI Ordinance authorizing
settlement of litigation of Kajima Engineering and Construction, Inc. against the City and
County of San Francisco by payment of $250,000. (Superior Court No. 990-898). (City
Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-04.89. [Conflict of Interest Code] Ordinance amending Administrative Code
Section 58.290 to reflect organizational changes at the Port of San Francisco. (Port)
Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-0491. [Camp Mather Fees] Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by
adding Article 11, Sections 11.01 through 11.04 approving fees for Camp Mather.
(Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Fiance Committee.
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File 98-0494. [Western Addition Area Redevelopment A-l Plan] Ordinance approving an
amendment to the Redevlopment Plan for Western Addition Project Area A-l (Kaiser
Hospital/Geary Campus), reclassifying Lot 9 of Block 1098 from M-4 (Medium Density
Residential) to Community Shopping. (San Francisco Redevelopment Agency). Scheduled
for public hearing before Board April 20, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED MARCH 11 - MARCH 18, 1998, FOR REFERENCE
BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MARCH 23, 1998
File 98-0479. [FY 98199 Standards Bi Training, Local Corrections] Resolution authorizing
the Sheriff’s Department, Adult Probation Department and Juvenile Probation Department
of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, retroactively, accept and expend
$329,400.00 in funds from the State of California Board of Corrections for the Standards
and Training of Local Corrections and Probation Officers Programs; stipulating adherence
to standards for recruitment and training established by the Board of Corrections, waiving
indirect costs. (Sheriff) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 98-0480. [State Grant, STD Training Program] Resolution authorizing the
Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Health and Safety, to
accept retroactively and expend grant funds of $167,680 from the California Department
of Health Services to conduct a sexually transmitted disease training program and to enter
into an agreement which includes indemnification and rights in data clauses and which
does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses.
(Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 98-0481. [Private Grant, Mental Health Managed Care Plan] Resolution authorizing
the Department of Public Health, Community Health Services, Mental Health Branch, to
accept retroactively and expend a grant of $60,000 from the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund,
for a consultant planner to assist in developing policy and programs for the mental health
managed care plan; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to
Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 9w90. [Gift Acceptance, DPH-Laguna Honda Hospital] Resolution authorizing the
Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital, to accept and expend a gift of
shares of stocks in the value currently estimated to be $178,000 bequeathed to Laguna
Honda Hospital from the Barbara Wylie Trust, to be expended for “the general benefit and
comfort” of residents. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-0492. [Contract, CCSF - Paralign Revenue Management, Inc.] Resolution
authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Purchaser to execute a contract
between the City and County of San Francisco and Paralign Revenue Management, Inc. to
provide uncompensated care recovery services. (Department of Public Health) Referred
to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 98-0493. [Hold Harmless Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Port of San
Francisco to hold the State of California harmless from all claims arising from a lease
agreement between the State Lands Commission and the San Francisco Port Commission
for maintenance dredging. (Port) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and
Technology Committee.
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Petitions and communications received March 11 to March 18 for reference by the
President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the
Clerk March 23, 1998.
.% 1. From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:
Eleanor Livingston, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Bierman
Susan Jerich, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Katz
Kenneth Kong, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Teng
William Blattner, Legislative Analyst
2. From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Report at
San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor, 2295 California Street, 2 Bay Street, 255
Embarcadero Street, 4047 Mission Street, Park Police Station. Health, Family and
Environment Committee Clerk
3. From various signators, submitting Annual Economic Statement for CDBG Funding for
1998 Program:
Volunteer Center of San Francisco
Network for Elders
Northern California Service League
Mission Language & Vocational School, Inc.
Finance Committee
4. From Controller’s Audit Division, submitting reports concerning the concession audits
of the San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center Parking System.
5. From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, submitting Cash Difference and Overage
Funds for the period ending February 28, 1998.
6. From Department of Human Resources, submitting Administrative Change Nos.
83-86/97/98 to the Annual Salary Ordinance FY 1997/98.
7. From Office of Citizen Complaints, regarding Computer Readiness for Year 2000.
8. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding
Customer Service Plans:
Law Library
Adult Probation Department
Department of the Environment
Copy: Supervisor Newsom
9. From Ethics Commission, submitting Campaign Consultant Manual.
10. From various departments, responding to inquiry regarding evaluation of potential
health effects as a result of full capacity operation of the Potrero Hill and Hunters
Point power plants:
Department of Public Health
Public Utilities Commission
11. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Declaration of a Sewer Emergency on
Broderick Street between Vallejo Street and Broadway.
12. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Declaration of a Sewer Emergency in
Spruce Street from Sacramento Street to California Street.
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13. From Human Rights Commission, regarding Exotic Dancers Alliance.
14. From Department of Administrative Services, regarding Annual Fundraising Drive.
Copy: City Attorney. Finance Committee. File 98-0220
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15. From Office of the City Attorney, submitting draft of the Agreement among the
City, the State Lands Commission, and Catellus Development Corporation. File
98-0184
16. From Office of the City Attorney, submitting City Annual Report and Bayshore
Hester Annual Report.
17. From Art Commission, submitting Street Artists Program.
18. From various signators, filing Notice of Appeal of Planning Commission’s
Certification of EIR for Sutro Tower proposal. To Board for Public Hearing on April
13, 1998. (3 letters received) Copy: City Attorney. File 98-0478
19. From various signators, opposing proposed ordinance to regulate retail marketplace
for gasoline. (3 letters received) Economic Development, Transportation and
Technology. File 97-97-57
20. From various signators, urging support of legislation banning the sale of live animals
for food. (4 letters received)
21. From David Grounds, regarding leash law.
22. From Thomas P. Murray, regarding judicial process.
23. From Jean-Michel Normand, regarding taxi permit reform.
24. From 16th & Mission Community Public Safety, regarding opposition to application
for massage parlor permit, Jade Spa located at 2052 Mission Street.
25. From Arc Ecology, regarding Hunters Point Draft Environmental Impact
Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report. file 244-97-1.1
26. From Browning, Wholey & Lenvin, regarding intent to vacate/sell portion of Wawona
Street. Copy: Each Supervisor. File 98-0089
27. From Forces, regarding secondhand smoke.
28. From Safety Services, submitting application for expanded service for USA Shuttle
Service, Inc.
29. From Bay Area Library 8z Information System, submitting Annual Report of Financial
Statements Fiscal Year 1996/97.
30. From John Jenkel, urging support of Port Commission Resolution 94-20 for Open
Government Process.
31. From Rasem Bader, requesting approval of public convenience and necessity
determination for an upgrade from a Type 20 to a Type 21 off-sale license located at
904 Eddy Street. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
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32. From Musa & Khaled Dajani, requesting approval for a public convenience and
necessity determination for a transfer of Type-20 off-sale beer and wine license from
5260 Diamond Heights Blvd. to Abir’s Natural Foods, 1306 Fulton Street.
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33. From The NAMES Project, submitting ,announcement of Andy Ilves appointment as
Executive Director of the Foundation.
. 34. From Potrero Boosters and Merchants Association, regarding opposition to Asia Kan
(Club Le Touche) located at 300 De Haro Street and Alcoholic Beverage Control
hearing on April 6-8, 1998.
35. From Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report concerning the department head
transition at the Office of the Treasurer.
36. From Department of Public Works, requesting release of reserve funds in the total
amount of $13,906,694 for Utility Corridor construction and Zoo Groundwater
Projects. Finance Committee
37. From Public Utilities Commission, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount
of $98,937 for professional services. Finance Committee
38. From Office of the City Attorney, regarding CALFED Draft Environmental Impact
Report. Copy: Each Supervisor
39. From Office of the Mayor, submitting quarterly report for January-February 1998,
regarding the new 9111OES Emergency Communication Center. Housing and
Neighborhood Services.
40. From Office of the Mayor, submitting report regarding the Treasure Island
Development Authority. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology
Committee
41. From Redevelopment Agency, submitting Transmittal of Proposed Western Addition
Area A-l Redevelopment Plan Amendment-Kaiser Hospital/Geary Campus. To Board
for Public Hearing on April 20, 1998.
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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 March 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
Taxicab Fare Rate increase 98-0334 Finance Newsom 3/2/98 4/1/98
Ordinance
Specialty Grocery and Retail 98-0335 Housing and Bier-man 3/2/98 4/l/98
Coffee Stores, ‘24” Street-Noe Ordinance Neighborhood Services
Valley
CalTrain to Airport 98-0344 Economic Development, Bierman 3/2/98 4/1/98
Resolution Transportation and
Technology
Lobbyist Regulations 98-0311 Rules Ethics 3/2/98 4/l/98
Ordinance Commission
Treasure Island Development 98-0430 Economic Development, Yaki 3/16/98 4/l 5198
Authority procedure Resolution Transportation and
Technology
Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task 98-0433 Parks and Recreation Brown 3/16/98 4/15/98
Force Resolution
.
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