# Board of Supervisors Agenda: March 30, 1998 - Meeting date: 1998-03-30 - Document type: agenda - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/1998/BAG033098.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Extracted text ### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-1) 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. March 30, 1998 - l - ### [Page 2](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-2) 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. March 30, 1998 - 2 - ### [Page 3](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-3) (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. March 30, 1998 - 3 - ### [Page 4](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-4) (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 March 30, 1998 - 4 - ### [Page 5](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-5) 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 March 30, 1998 - 5 - ### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-6) 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. March 30, 1998 - 6 - ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-7) 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. March 30, 1998 - 7 - ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-8) 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. March 30, 1998 - 8 - ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-9) (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 March 30, 1998 - 9 - ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-10) 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 March 30,1998 - l 0 - ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-11) 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 March 30, 1998 - ll- ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-12) 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. March 30, 1998 - 12- ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-13) 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 March 30, 1998 - 13 - ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-14) 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 March 30, 1998 - 14- ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-15) 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 March 30, 1998 - 15 - ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-16) 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. March 30, 1998 - 16 - ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-17) [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. March 30, 1998 - 17- ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-18) (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. March 30, 1998 - 18 - ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-19) (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 March 30, 1998 - 19- ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-20) 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 March 30, 1998 - 20 - ### [Page 21](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-21) 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. March 30, 1998 - 2 l - ### [Page 22](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-22) 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. March 30, 1998 - 22 - ### [Page 23](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-23) 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. March 30, 1998 - 23 - ### [Page 24](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-24) 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 March 30, 1998 - 24 - ### [Page 25](https://sfbos.info/documents/1256/1998-03-30-agenda#page-25) 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 Rule30dy