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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, March 30, 1998
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
No. 1.
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine
by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so
requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and
considered as a separate item.
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman
(a)
[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 final passage.
[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 final passage.
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Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom
[Settlement of Litigation, Carpenter v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation entitled Carpenter v. City and County of
San Francisco, in accordance with the settlement agreement on file with the Clerk of the
Board, including the payment of $572,8X.46 in attorney’s fees and costs. (Supervisor
Kaufman)
File 98-0423, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
(U.S. District Court Case No. C-90-1836 MMC.)
Question on first reading.
Recommendations of Economic Development. Transportation
and Technologv Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz
(d)
[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 final passage.
[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 final passage.
[Underground District No. 338]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 338 in the Ocean Avenue area. (Supervisor
Medina)
File 98-0375, Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
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(g)
[Underground District No. 340]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 340 in the Dolores Street area. (Supervisor
Medina)
File 98-0376, Ordinance No.
Question on final passage.
Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Medina, Yee
[Stop Sign, Chestnut Street at Broderick Street]
Resolution establishing all-way stop signs on Chestnut Street at Broderick Street.
(Supervisors Yee, Newsom, Katz)
File 98-0149, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
[State Grant, Career Criminal Prosecution]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend
funds in the amount of $197,178 made available through the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for a project entitled “Career Criminal Prosecution” for the twelve month period
of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council)
File 98-0247, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
(j)
[State Grant - Elder Abuse]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend
funds in the amount of $95,000 made available through the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for a project entitled “Elder Abuse Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program”
for the twelve month period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, and waiving indirect cost
due to funding constraints. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council)
File 98-0248, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
(k)
[State Grant - Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend
funds not to exceed $132,000 with no indirect costs available through the California
Department of Justice for a project entitled “Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program” for the
twelve month period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal
Justice Council)
File 98-0249, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
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(1)
[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as “STOP” intersections. (Housing and
Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0288, Resolution No.
(Stop Signs - Establish
10th Avenue and Judah Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Judah Street
(makes this an all-way Stop);
14th Avenue and Radio Terrace, northwest and southeast comers, stopping 14th
Avenue (makes this T-intersection an all-way Stop); .
22nd Avenue and Anza Street, northwest and southeast comers, stopping 22nd Avenue
(makes this an all-way Stop);
3rd and Perry Streets, northeast comer, stopping westbound Perry Street (makes this
a l-way Stop);
5th Avenue and Kirkham Street, northeast and southwest comers, stopping Kirkham
Street (makes this an all-way Stop);
Bennington Street and Cortland Avenue, northeast and southwest comers, stopping
Cortland Avenue (makes this an all-way Stop);
Capistrano and Santa Ysabel Avenues, southwest comer, stopping eastbound Santa
Ysabel Avenue (makes this T-intersection a l-way Stop);
Jamestown Avenue and Hamey Way, northwest comer, stopping southbound
Jamestown Avenue (makes this T-intersection a l-way Stop);
Lyon and Chestnut Streets, northwest and southeast comers, stopping Lyon Street
(makes this T-intersection an all-way Stop);
Lyon and Filbert Streets, northeast comer, stopping westbound Filbert Street (makes
this T-intersection a l-way Stop);
Lyon and Greenwich Streets, northwest and southeast comers, stopping Lyon Street
(makes this T-intersection an all-way Stop);
El Camino Del Mar and Seal Rock Drive, northwest and southeast comers, stopping El
Camino Del Mar (makes this T-intersection an all-way Stop).)
Question on adoption.
(m)
[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Housing and
Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0289, Resolution No.
(l-Hour Parking Time Limit. 7 am - 6 pm. Monday through Saturday - Rescind
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (l-Hour Parking Time Limit. 7 am - 6 pm. Monday Through
Saturday - Establish
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Ellis Street, north side, from Van Ness Avenue to 97 feet westerly (97-foot zone).
2-Hour Parking Time Limit. 8 am - 4 pm. Monday Through Friday - Establish
Ocean Avenue, south side, between 25th and 26th Avenues.
Parking Meter Area No. 2 (l-Hour Parking Time Limit. 7 am - 4 pm, Monday Through
Fridav: and 7 am - 6 pm. Saturdav) - Establish
Franklin Street, east side, between Eddy and Turk Streets.
Parking Meter Area No. 2 (l-Hour Parking Time Limit. 7 am - 6 pm. Monday Through
Saturday) - Establish
Franklin Street, east side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Turk Street.
Parking Meter Area No. 2 (l-Hour Parking Time Limit. 9 am - 4 pm. Monday Through
Friday: and 7 am - 6 pm. Saturday) - Establish
Franklin Street, west side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Turk Street.
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (l-Hour Time Limit. 9 am - 6 nm. Monday Through
Saturday) - Establish
24th Avenue, east side, from Taraval Street to 78 feet southerly (78-foot zone).
No Parking. 4 am - 6 am. Monday through Friday - Establish
Fern Street, north side, from 130 feet to 168 feet east of Franklin Street (38-foot
zone, at meters #226 and #228).
Residential Permit Parking Area “N” (2-Hour Time Limit. 9 am - 6 pm. Monday
through Friday) - Establish
Clement Street, both sides, between 14th and 15th Avenues (1300 block).
Residential Permit Parking Area “0” (2-Hour Time Limit. 8 am - 6 pm. Monday
through Friday) - Establish
24th Avenue, both sides, between Taraval and Santiago Streets (2300 block);
Santiago Street, both sides, between 15th and 17th Avenues (400 and 500 blocks);
Ulloa Street, both sides, between Claremont Boulevard and Dorchester Street (700
block).
Residential Permit Parking Area “S” (2-Hour Time Limit. 8 am - 9 nm. Monday
through Friday) - Establish
Noe Street, both sides, between 21st and Liberty Streets (southern portion of 700
block).
Residential Permit Parking Area “IV” (l-Hour Time Limit. 8 am - 6 nm. Monday
through Friday) - Establish
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De Haro Street, both sides, between 23rd and 24th Streets (1200 block).
Unmetered Motorcvcle Parkina - Establish
Guerrero Street, east side, from Market Street to 18 feet southerly (18-foot zone,
accommodating 3 motorcycle stalls);
Rose Street, north side, from Market Street to 26 feet westerly (26-foot zone,
accommodating 5 motorcycle stalls).)
Question on adoption.
(n)
[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Department of
Parking and Traffic)
File 98-0290, Resolution No.
(Bicycle Lanes - Establish
7th Street, east curb lane (northbound only), between Market and Bryant Streets;
Harrison Street, both sides (northbound and southbound), between 26th and Cesar
Chavez Streets;
Harrison Street, east side (northbound), from 22nd Street to 180 feet southerly;
Harrison Street, west side (southbound), between 22nd and 23rd Streets.
Sansome Street, west curb lane (northbound), between Green and Lombard Streets.
No Left Turn - Rescind
Cesar Chavez Street, eastbound, at Valencia Street.
No Turn on Red - Establish
Market Street, westbound, at 7th Street.
Crosswalk Closure - Establish
Ocean Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive, west side, crossing Ocean Avenue.
Left Lane must Turn Left - Establish
Ocean Avenue, eastbound, at Junipero Serra Boulevard.
Right Turn Only - Establish
Junipero Serra Boulevard west frontage road, northbound, at Eucalyptus Drive.
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Tow-Awav. No Stopping Anvtime - Establish
7th Street, east side, between Mission and Stevenson Streets;
8th Street, west side, from Harrison Street to 172 feet northerly (172-foot zone);
Alemany Boulevard, east side, from Niagara Avenue to 42 feet southerly (42-foot
zone);
Alemany Boulevard, west side, from Niagara Avenue to 32 feet northerly (32-foot
zone);
Post Street, north side, from Grant Avenue to 80 feet westerly (80-foot zone);
San Jose Avenue, east side, from Theresa Avenue to 52 feet southerly (52-foot zone);
Clay Street, north side, from Sansome Street to 99 feet westerly (99-foot zone);
Sansome Street, west side, from Clay Street to 41 feet southerly (41-foot zone);
Sansome Street, west side, from Washington Street to 39 feet southerly (39-foot zone).
Tow-Away. No Storming Anytime - Rescind
Clay Street, south side, from Sansome Street to 130 feet westerly (130-foot zone);
Post Street, north side, from Grant Avenue to 98 feet westerly (98-foot zone);
San Jose Avenue, east side, from Theresa Avenue to 25 feet southerly (25-foot zone).
Tow-Away. No Stonning. 3 pm - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind
Beale Street, east side, between Market and Mission Streets.
Tow-Away. No Storming. 4 pm - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind
Drumm Street, west side, between Sacramento and California Streets.
Tow-Away. No Stopping. 7 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind
Franklin Street, east side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Turk Street
Tow-Away, No Stopping. 7 am - 6 pm. Monday through Friday - Rescind
Tow-Away. No Stopping. 7 am - 9 am and 4 pm - 7 pm, Monday throurzh Friday,
Establish
Franklin Street, west side, between Golden Gate Avenue and Turk Street.
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Tow-Away, No Stopping. 7 am - 6 pm. Monday through Friday - Rescind
Tow-Away. No Stopping. 4 pm - 6 pm. Monday through Friday - Establish
Franklin Street, east side, between Eddy and Turk Streets.
Tow-Away Lane must Turn Right - Establish
Franklin Street, northbound, at Golden Gate Avenue.
Tow-Away. No Stopping Anytime - Rescind
Irving Street, north side, from 2nd Avenue to 60 feet easterly (60-foot zone, to be
replaced with a longer tow-away zone);
Irving Street, south side, from 2nd Avenue to 300 feet easterly (300-foot zone, to be
replaced with a shorter tow-away zone).
Tow-Away. No Stopping Anytime - Establish
Irving Street, north side, between Arguello Boulevard and 2nd Avenue;
Irving Street, south side, from 2nd Avenue to 250 feet easterly (250-foot zone);
Irving Street, south side, from 2nd Avenue to 30 feet westerly 30-foot zone).
Right Lane must Turn Right - Establish
Irving Street, eastbound, at 2nd Avenue.
Tow-Away Lane must Turn Right - Rescind
Irving Street, eastbound, at 2nd Avenue
Tow-Away. No Stopping. 8 am - 6 pm. Monday through Friday- Rescind
Irving Street, south side, from 2nd Avenue to 150 feet westerly (W-foot zone).)
Question on adoption.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Bierman
(0)
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for unexpired portion of
a three-year term ending December 22, 1998. (Rules Committee)
File 98-0284, Resolution No.
(Robin Levitt, succeeding Chuck Summer, Seat No. 24311, must be a bicyclist at
large, resigned.)
Question on adoption.
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(p)
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Advisory Council to the Commission on the Aging,
terms expired March 31, 1998, for new two year terms to expire March 31, 2000. (Rules
Committee)
File 98-0504, Resolution No.
(Reeva Olson, succeeding herself, Seat No. 20306;
Florence Edelman, succeeding herself, Seat No. 20303;
Vera Haile, succeeding herself, Seat No. 20304.)
Question on adoption.
[Norman Doolittle, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of plaintiffs Norman Patrick Doolittle,
David Andrew Gibb, Martin Stephen Hardwick against the City and County by payment of
$32,500 (payable as follows: $29,500 to plaintiff Doolittle; $1,500 to plaintiff Gibb; $1,500
to plaintiff Hardwick). (City Attorney)
File 98-0361, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 978634.)
Question on first reading.
Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or
adoption as indicated
REGULARCALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation of Fiance Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom
No. 2.
[Appropriation, Department of Parking and Traffic]
Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $162,360, Department of Parking and Traffic, of
Rental and Lease Funds and Work Order Funds for equipment required for a new wide area
network and mobile radios for fiscal year 1997-98. (Supervisor Teng)
File 98-0322, Ordinance No.
Question on first reading
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Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
Present: Supervisors Medina, Yee
No. 3.
[Liquor License, 2431 Noriega Street] \
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to
Samer M. Hamtini for “Joe’s Discount Store of Noriega” located at 2431 Noriega Street,
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; with a condition.
(Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0086, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 4.
[Liquor License Transfer, 1412 Stockton Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage
control license from 1607 - 20th Street to Katherine Laramy for “11 Florence Deli, LLC”
located at 1412 Stockton Street, 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. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0171, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 5.
[Liquor License, 2055 McAllister Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine-public
premises alcoholic beverage control license to John Formosa for “San Francisco Wiie and
Spirits” located at 2055 McAllister Street, 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. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0198, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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No. 6.
[Liquor License Transfer, 111 Minna Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 47 on-sale general eating place
alcoholic beverage control license from 391 Broadway to Jung Eiming for “Minna Street
Gallery” at 111 Minna Street, 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. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0202, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 7.
[Liquor License, 1785 Fulton Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine - public
premises alcoholic beverage control license to Riley O’Callaghan for “Fulton Street”
located at 1785 Fulton Street, 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. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0221, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 8.
[Liquor License Transfer, 1925 Jerrold Avenue]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic
beverage control license from 1887 Union Street to A. Darby Williams for “Cook Express”
located at 1925 Jerrold Avenue, 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. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0250, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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No. 9.
[Liquor License Transfer, 91 Sixth Street]
Resolution opposing the request for the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic
beverage control license for Fuad I. Ahmed for “New Sixth Street Market” from 96 Sixth
Street to 91 Sixth Street, and determining that it will not serve the public convenience and
necessity of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the
California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 98-0251, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
Recommendation of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown
No. 10.
[Committee Meeting Observer]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to allow non-committee members of a policy
body to attend a committee meeting as observers without converting the committee
meeting into a meeting of the policy body. (Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Medina, Brown)
File 98-0258, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 67.3.)
Question on first reading
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
No. 11.
[Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the recommendation of the Public
Transportation C o m m i s s i o n f o r a b a n d o n m e n t o f p o r t i o n s o f s e r v i c e o n L i n e s
32-Embarcadero, 42-Downtown Loop, 80X-Gateway Express, 81X-Caltrain Express and
82X-Levi Plaza and Presidio Express, and establishment of substitute service.
File 98-0358, 98-0359
(Reroute the 32-Embarcadero to operate between Hyde/Beach and the Muni Metro
station on the Embarcadero between Folsom and Harrison at all times. The 32 would
no longer operate along The Embarcadero south of Harrison or on Townsend, Fourth,
Berry, King and Third Streets between The Embarcadero and the Caltrain Station
during weekday peak periods and on weekends as it does now. This area is now served
by E-Embarcadero Muni Metro rail service.
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Reroute the 42-Downtown Loop to operate via Howard and Second Street (clockwise
loop) and Second and Folsom (counterclockwise loop) between Market Street and the
Caltrain Station. The 42 would no longer operate on certain portions of First Street,
Harrison Street, Main Street, Bryant Street, The Embarcadero, and Brannan Street.
Discontinue present service on lines 80X, 81X and 82X and establish new service on
lines 80X and 82X; the net effect of these changes will be as follows:
Extend the 80-X Gateway Express west from Front to Sansome; the frequencies would
also be revised to reflect diversion of passengers to rail service on the new Muni
Metro Embarcadero Extension.
Discontinue the 81X-Caltrain Express, weekday peak period 80X service would be
removed from Third, Market, Beale, Folsom, The Embarcadero, Townsend, Fourth and
King.
Revise the 82X-Levi Plaza and Presidio Express to operate (weekdays, peak periods
only) on a revised AM peak period route and to operate on the same PM peak period
route as it does now. It would no longer operate on The Embarcadero between Folsom
and Broadway and on Broadway between The Embarcadero and Front in the AM peak
period. As with 80X, the schedule would also be revised.)
Action
From Public Transportation Commission
(Only one of the following two resolutions should be adopted.)
No. lla.
[Public Transportation]
Resolution approving abandonment of portions of service on Lines 32-Embarcadero,
42-Downtown Loop, 80X-Gateway Express, 81X-Caltrain Express and 82X-Levi Plaza and
Presidio Express, and establishment of substitute service.
File 98-0358, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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No. llb.
[Public Transportation]
Resolution disapproving abandonment of portions of service on Lines 32-Embarcadero,
42-Downtown Loop, 80X-Gateway Express, 81X-Caltrain Express and 82X-Levi Plaza and
Presidio Express, and establishment of substitute service.
File 98-0359, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
No. 12.
[Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to amending Ordinance No. 14-81, as
amended by Ordinance Nos. 50-84, 405-91, 137-92, 270-92, 430-94, 119-97, 276-97,
334-97, approving the Redevelopment P l a n f o r t h e R i n c o n P o i n t - S o u t h B e a c h
Redevelopment Project Area by amending said plan to expand the Project Area by adding
land to the South Beach Sub-Area of the Project Area, specifically portions of Block 3774
(Sara Lee Corporation).
File 151-97-4.1
(November 10, 1997 - Consideration rescheduled to March 30, 1998.)
From Redevelopment Agency
No. 12a.
[Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 14-81, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 50-84, 405-91,
137-92, 270-92, 430-94, 119-97, 276-97, 334-97, approving the Redevelopment Plan for
the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area by amending said plan to
expand the Project Area by adding land to the South Beach Sub-Area of the Project Area,
specifically portions of Block 3774 (Sara Lee Corporation). (Redevelopment Agency)
File 151-97-4.1, Ordinance No.
Question on first reading
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ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
No. 13.
Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for
hearings, letters of inquiry, and letters of request to the City Attorney.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No. 14.
An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of
interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board,
including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board
committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee.
Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. The President or
the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes.
No. 15.
Conference with Clerk of the Board - Personnel
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session for the purpose of
discussing the performance, at his request, of a public employee, the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, Legislative Administrator and City Clerk, John L. Taylor, as authorized by
Government Code Section 54957.
Question on adoption
After a Closed Session. if one occurs
the Board shall adopt motion b or motion c
Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board
elects at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the above
matter.
Question on adoption
Motion that the Board finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in
closed session, and directs the President immediately to disclose that information.
Question on adoption
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FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
No. 16.
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.
(a)
[Commend Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.]
Resolution commending the San Francisco Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. on
its 50th anniversary working in working with and for the greater San Francisco City and
County community. (Supervisor Brown)
File 98-0453, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(b)
[Commend Cecilia Metz]
Resolution commending Cecilia Metz for her hard work, dedication and years of service on
behalf of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association and its members. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-0454, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(c)
[Commend Mrs. Thelma Shelley]
Resolution commending Mrs. Thelma Shelley, departing Managing Director of the San
Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, for twenty years of service to the
City and County of San Francisco. (Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman)
File 98-0455, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(d)
[Earth Day]
Resolution urging his Honor, Mayor Willie L. Brown and the City and County of San
Francisco to officially recognize Earth Day, April 22, 1998, by holding an official
celebration of this event at the Green Room in City Hall. (Supervisors Newsom, Bierman)
File 98-0456, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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[Commend Sacred Heart Cathedral Girls Team]
Resolution commending Sacred Heart Cathedral Girls Basketball Team for winning the
California Division III State Championship title. (Supervisors Newsom, Kaufman)
File 98-0457, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(f)
[“Baby Brigade Day”]
Resolution welcoming back the Baby Brigade on April 22, and declaring April 22, 1998 as
“Baby Brigade Day” in San Francisco. (Supervisors Teng, Bierman)
File 98-0458, Resolution No.
*(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(g)
[Pacific Bell Pioneer Week]
Resolution commending Pacific Bell volunteers for their invaluable efforts to promote
volunteerism throughout the country and declaring April 19-25, 1998 as Pacific Bell
Pioneer Week in San Francisco. (Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman)
File 98-0459, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(h)
[Oppose Proposition 226]
Resolution opposing Proposition 226, an initiative regarding political contributions by
employees, union members, and foreign entities. (Supervisor Yee)
File 98-0460, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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(i)
[State Legislation, AB 19991
Resolution urging representatives from the California State Legislature to amend
California Penal Code Section 190(a) 16, to include all classes of persons and to support
AB 1999 which will incorporate crimes against gender into the California Hate Crimes
Act. (Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Kaufman, Bierman)
File 98-0461, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
[Nuclear Waste Facility, Ward Valley]
Resolution opposing the proposed building of a nuclear waste facility in Ward Valley,
California. (Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Bierman, Yee, Yaki)
File 98-0464, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(k)
[Odors in Bayview/Hunters Point Neighborhood]
Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to address the odor problems connected
with the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Facility as soon as possible including the repair
of the sewage digesters. (Supervisors Newsom, Bierman)
File 98-0465, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(1)
[James Herman Landmark]
Resolution urging the Port of San Francisco to designate an appropriate landmark
commemorating the life of James Herman. (Supervisors Yaki, Bierman)
File 98-0467, Resolution No.
(March 23,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
[Proposition 226, Union Dues]
Resolution opposing Proposition 226 to restrict the use of union dues in political
campaigns. (Supervisor Newsom)
File 98-0495, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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(n)
wastewater Treatment]
Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to prepare a comprehensive evaluation
of feasible and sustainable alternatives for wastewater treatment. (Supervisor Newsom)
File 98-0496, Resolution No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(0)
[Clerk of the Board]
Motion establishing a process to hire a Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to replace John
Taylor who plans to leave the position this year. (Clerk of the Board)
File 98-0476, Motion No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
(p)
[Sutro Tower EIR Appeal]
Motion continuing the appeal, currently scheduled for April 13, 1998, on the environmental
impact report for Sutro Tower to April 20, 1998. (Supervisors Bierman, Yee)
File 98-0497, Motion No.
(March 23,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the
declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. (Supervisors
Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee)
File 98-0498, Motion No.
(March 23, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 30, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
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IMPERATIVE CALENDAR
No. 17.
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.”
[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this
time are purely commendatory.
(c)
[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at
this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the
attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.
Action
(d)
[Imperative Resolutions, if any]
Questions on the Imperative calendar
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED MARCH 18 - MARCH 25, 1998, FOR REFERENCE
BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MARCH 30, 1998
File 98-0363. [S.F. Conservation Corps Master Agreement] Substitute ordinance waiving
competitive bid and prevailing wage requirements for the Department of Parking and
Traffic’s award of a master contract to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for
maintenance services, landscape services, installation services, and conservation and
recycling education. ( D e p a r t m e n t o f P a r k i n g a n d T r a f f i c ) R e f e r r e d t o F i n a n c e
Committee.
File 98-0505. [Vehicle Weight Restriction] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding
Section 28.551, adding to the list of streets upon which a commercial vehicle weight
restriction shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and
Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 98-0506. [Appropriation, Juvenile Probation Department] Ordinance appropriating
$2,638,924, Juvenile Probation Department, of Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) for salaries, fringe benefits, professional and contractual services,
equipment, services of other departments (Adult Probation) and for the creation of nine (9)
community based community based probation officer positions for fiscal year 1997-98, to
provide counseling, home-based supervision, and other services for juveniles; companion
measure to File 98-0507. RO #97230. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0507. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Juvenile Probation] Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Juvenile Probation Department,
reflecting the creation of nine (9) new positions (Class 8444 Deputy Probation Officer);
companion measure to File 98-0506. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to
Finance Committee.
File 98-0508. [MOU, Unrepresented Employees] Ordinance fixing compensation for
persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensations are
subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in classes not represented by an
employee organization, and establishing working schedules and conditions of employment
and methods of payment, effective- July 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources)
Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0509. [MOU, Local 104] Ordinance amending the provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Sheet Metal Workers International Union, Local 104 and the
City and County of San Francisco to add a night shift premium to be effective July 1, 1998
through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance
Committee.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED MARCH 18 - MARCH 25, 1998, FOR REFERENCE
BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MARCH 30, 1998
File 98-0477. [U.S. Postal Service License Renewal] Resolution authorizing and approving
a license renewal for a one rack transmitter at the Central Radio Station and antennae
space at Christmas Tree Point Tower to the United States Postal Service. (Real Estate
Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-0501. [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as “STOP”
intersections. DPT Order No. 1475. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to
Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
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File 98-0502. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding
parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1475. (Department of Parking
and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 98-0503. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding
traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1475. (Department of Parking and
Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 98-0510. [Health Service System Contributions] Resolution establishing monthly
contribution to be made to the Health Service Trust Fund by the City and County, Unified
School District and Community College District for fiscal year 1998-99. (Department of
Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
Petitions and communications received March 18 to March 25 for reference by the
President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the
Clerk March 30, 1998.
1. From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:
Angela Calvillo, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Ammiano
2. From various signators, submitting Annual Economic Statement for CDBG Funding for
1998 Program:
Northern California Council for the Community
Nihonmachi Legal Outreach
Independent Living Resource Center
New Leaf: Services for our Community
Finance Committee
3. From Controller’s Audit Division, submitting reports concerning the Health Service
System’s cash revolving fund.
4. From Sheriff’s Department, submitting Fiscal Year Annual Inmate Welfare Fund
Accounting 1997-1998.
5. From Department of Human Resources, submitting Administrative Change Nos.
87-92/97/98 to the Annual Salary Ordinance FY 1997/98.
6. From Department of Human Resources, submitting Notice of Proposed Classification
Actions Nos. 38-97198 and 35-97/98.
7. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Declaration of a Sewer Emergency on
Ordway Street between Brussels and Goettingen Streets.
8. From Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth & their Families, responding to inquiry from
Supervisor Brown, regarding statistical report of funding allocation information to the
African American community. Copy: Supervisor Brown
9. From Police Department, responding to inquiry regarding traffic enforcement of
California Vehicle Code, stopping for school buses displaying flashing red lights.
Copy: Supervisor Yee
10. From Planning Department, submitting 1996 Housing Inventory.
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11. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding
Substance Abuse Program within the department.
Medical Examiner-Coroner
Office of the Public Defender
Real Estate Department
Employees’ Retirement System
Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector
Animal Care and Control Department
Civil Service Commission
Public Library
Copy: Supervisor Newsom
12. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding
Customer Service Plans:
Office of the City Attorney
Civil Service Commission
Asian Art Museum
Employees’ Retirement System
Board of Supervisors
Copy: Supervisor Newsom
13. From Human Rights Commission, regarding Exotic Dancers Alliance.
14. 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. (5 letters received) Copy: City Attorney. File 98-0478
15. From various signators, urging support of legislation banning the sale of live animals
for food. (2 letters received)
16. From Leslie O’Brien, expressing concern regarding panhandlers in the city.
17. From Tim Brace, expressing appreciation for the prompt response from city officials
on an emergency situation.
18. From Alvin Luis, regarding panhandling by the Indian nationals at Fisherman’s Wharf.
19. From John Jenkel, urging support of Port Commission Resolution 94-20 for Open
Government Process.
20. From Diane Mulligan, requesting approval of public convenience and necessity
determination for a transfer of Type 48 liquor license from Ed Walsh to Good Time
Last Night, LLC. located at 1601 Haight Street. Housing and Neighborhood Services
Committee
21. From Booker T. Washington Community Center, regarding Antenna Free Zones
Conference on March 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 880 Presidio Street.
22. From GTE Mobilnet, regarding CPUC Cell Site Report for GTE Mobilnet of California
at 274 Brannan Street.
23. From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regarding issuance of permit to relocate and
expand ferry terminal facilities and associated public access at the Ferry Building.
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24. From BART, submitting Annual Report Fiscal Year 1996-97.
25. From Chris Goodfellow, supporting the landmark status for the Shriner’s Hospital.
File 98-0209
26. From Charles E. Range, South of Market Health Center, urging support of the
proposal for a countywide ombudsman program.
27. From Cole Valley Improvement Association, supporting legislation for non-profit
agency to accept public money.
28. From International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21,
regarding Credit Enhancement Program.
29. From Patricia Clarke, Dake’s Interiors, regarding newsracks.
NOTICE OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT
1. Gerald Green, Commissioner, Treasure Island Development Authority Commission
2. Doug Wong, Commissioner, Treasure Island Development Authority Commission
3. John Elberling, Commissioner, Treasure Island Development Authority Commission
4. Dale Carlson, Commissioner, Treasure Island Development Authority Commission
5. James Morales, Commissioner, Treasure Island Development Authority Commission
6. Hadley Roff, Commissioner, Fire Commission
7. Dr. Edward Chow, Commissioner, Public Health Commissioner
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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 27, 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.
Source Legislation 30 Day
Introduced Rule
Expires
Newsom 3/2/98 4/1/98
Ordinance
CalTrain to Airport 98-0344 Economic Development. Bierman 3/2/98 4/1/98
Lobbyist Regulations Ethics 3/2/98 4/l/98
Ordinance Commission
Treasure Island Development 98-0430 Economic Development, Yaki 3/16/98 4/15/98
Authority Procedure
Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Brown 3/16/98 4115198
98-0335 Housing and Bierman 3/23/98 4/22/98
Substitute Neighborhood Services
ordinance
98-0448 Economic Development, Kaufman 3/23/98 4/22/98
Golden Gate Bridge Highway Ordinance Transportation and
Technology
98-0449 Housing and Kaufman 3/23/98 4/22/98
Ordinance Neighborhood Services
Design-BuiWFinance 98-0450 Finance Mayor 3/23/98 4/22/98
Contracting Procedure Ordinance Brown
Naturalization Application 98-0466 Finance Teng 3/23/98 4/22/98
I Processing Resolution
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