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Board of Supervisors Agenda: May 11, 1998

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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, May 11, 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, Newsom [Appropriation, Mayor’s Office] Ordinance appropriating $20,120,317, Mayor’s Office, of bond proceeds and interest income for the cost of implementation of Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Program for Fiscal Year 1997-98. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0421, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on final passage. [MOU-Fire Fighters Local 798/Bargaining Unit l] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 381-95 to implement the previous Amendment Number 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 1 and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0558, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on final passage. May 11, 1998 - l -

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(c) [MOU, Fire Fighters Local 798/Bargaining Unit 21 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 382-95 to implement the provisions of Amendment Number 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 2 and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0559, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on final passage. (4 [Street Cleaning Parking Violation Penalty Fee] Ordinance amending Traffic Code to increase the penalty for street cleaning parking violation (to $30). (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0596, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) (Amends Section 37(c).) Question on final passage. Present: Supervisors Teng, Newsom [Prop J Contract, Legal Services, District Attorney] Resolution concurring with Controller’s certification that Legal Process Server Services can be practically performed for the District Attorney, Family Support Bureau, by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees. (District Attorney) File 98-0593, Resolution No. Question on adoption. Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom (f) [Lease Amendment, 44 Gough Street] Resolution authorizing amendment of an existing lease of real property at 44 Gough Street for the Department of Human Resources’ Administration, Administrative Services, which include Management and Employee Development, Equal Employment Opportunity, Employee Relations, and Management Information Systems. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0625, Resolution No. Question on adoption. May 11, 1998 -2-

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(g) [Emergency Repair, Church Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Church Street from 19th Street to Hancock Street - $104,076. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0626, Resolution No. Question on adoption. Recommendations of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown (h) [Sandler v. CCSF] Ordinance approving settlement agreement in Sandler v. City and County. (City Attorney) File 98-0588, Ordinance No. (U.S.D.C. Northern California No. C94-1334 SI.) Question on final passage. (i) [Robert Rene Mitchell v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert Rene Mitchell against the City and County, by payment of $80,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0617, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 979-034.) Question on final passage. [State Farm/Yaser v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Sami Yaser, George Yaser and dba Fell Quality Market, against City and County by payment of $135,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0618, Ordinance No. (Superior Court Case No. 980-058, consolidated under Superior Court Case No. 977-008.) Question on final passage. May 11, 1998 - 3 -

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Recommendation of Health. Family & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Ammiano (k) [Task Force] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to establish and delegate to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth Task Force the ability to investigate City departments’ implementation of the 1996 San Francisco Human Rights Commission’s recommendations regarding the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth, and to provide that the task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 1999. (Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee) File 98-0225, Ordinance No. (Adds Sections 30.01 - 30.03.) Question on final passage. Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or adoption as indicated REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom (Supervisor Newsom excused from voting.) No. 2. [Environmental Review Fees] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to modify and eliminate certain Planning Department fees, and deleting Section 31.46(g), the sunset clause. (Planning Department) File 98-0546, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) (Repeals existing Section 31.46, converting Section 31.46A, to a new Section 31.46; Amends Section 31.46 and deletes Section 31.46(g).) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14605 adopted March 26, 1998, approving amendments.) Question on final passage May 11, 1998 -4-

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(Supervisor Newsom excused from voting.) No. 3. [Planning Department Fees] Ordinance amending Planning Code to modify and eliminate certain Planning Department fees, and deleting Section 358, the Sunset Clause. (Planning Department) File 98-0513, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) (Repeals existing Article 3.5, converting Article 3.5A to a new Article 3.5; Amends Sections 350 through 357 and deletes Section 358.) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14605, adopted March 26, 1998, approving amendments.) Question on final, passage Called from Finance Committee by Supervisor Bierman No. 4. [Displaced Worker Protection Act] Ordinance amending Police Code to provide for the retention of security and janitorial or building maintenance workers when a successor contract is awarded. (Supervisor Bierman) File 121-97-010, Ordinance No. (Adds Article 33C, Sections 33OOC.l through 3300C.6.) Question on final passage NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom No. 5. [Appropriation, Public Defender’s Office] Ordinance appropriating $100,207, 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. (Controller) File 98-0484, Ordinance No. Question on first reading May 11, 1998 -5-

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No. 6. [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) File 98-0485, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 7. [Appropriation, Dept. of Public Health] Ordinance appropriating $15,501,323, Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital, of Medical Revenues in excess of budget estimates to fund increased salaries, fringe benefits, professional services, materials, equipment and facilities maintenance and the creation of 75.70 positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0632. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0631, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 8. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Dept. of Public Health] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health - Community Health Network, reflecting the creation of 75.70 positions; companion measure to File 98-0631. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0632, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading May 11 1998 -6-

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No. 9. [Appropriation, Department of Public Works] Ordinance appropriating $22,477,779, Department of Public Works, from the General Fund Reserve to fund the construction of City Hall for fiscal year 1997-98. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0633, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading No. 10. [Bond Pass Through] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to permit landlords to pass through to tenants any increase in the property tax rate imposed as a result of a ballot measure approved by the voters between November, 1996 and November, 1998. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Bierman, Brown, Yee, Kaufman) File 98-0521, Ordinance No. (Amends Sections 37.2, 37.3 and 37.8.) Question on first reading No. 11. [Acquisition of Easement from Joint Powers Board] Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a 4,315 square foot non-exclusive easement for $27,000 from the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) for street widening purposes along the south side of Cesar Chavez Street (formerly Army Street), on a portion of Assessor Parcel No. 4349-4 and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0561, Resolution No. Question on adoption May 11, 1998 -7-

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No. 12. [Sale of Surplus Property] Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus property (Block 3807, Lot 12, between 7th and Carolina Streets) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0619, Resolution No. Question on adoption No. 13. [Sale of Surplus Property] Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus City-owned property (Block 16, Lots 1 through 24, Oakdale, Stanislaus County) and confirming actions of City officials. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0620, Resolution No. Question on adoption Recommendations of Parks and Recreation Committee Present: Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Bierman No. 14. [Abandoned Shopping Cart Task Force] Resolution creating an Abandoned Shopping Cart Task Force to investigate how the City and County can effectively remove abandoned shopping carts from the City’s streets and reduce shopping cart theft which contributes to increasing the cost of living in the City. Such task force shall complete its work and report to the Board of Supervisors by October 28, 1998; a written report shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0388, Resolution No. Question on adoption May 11, 1998 -8-

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No. 15. [Recreation and Park Department Oversight] Resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors maintain ongoing oversight of the Recreation and Park Department’s progress in implementing the Department of Public Health’s recommendations for compliance with the 1992 Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Ordinance enacted by the Board of Supervisors; requiring a quarterly written report from the department on its compliance with the Lead Poisoning Prevention Ordinance. (Supervisors Bierman, Newsom) File 98-0432, Resolution No. Question on adoption No. 16. [Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Force] Resolution creating an Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Force to recommend an effective off-leash policy which will enable the City and County to increase the number of dogs off-leash areas in neighborhood parks while equitably balancing that need against the needs of other park users and park resources, to recommend alternative ways to creatively finance the costs associated with increasing the number of dogs off-leash areas in neighborhood parks and to recommend how the City can effectively and fairly enforce its laws and regulations pertaining to dogs. (Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Newsom) File 98-0433, Resolution No. Question on adoption ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS No. 17. 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. 18. 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. May 11, 1998 -9-

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FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE No. 19. 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 Precita Eyes Mural Center] Resolution recognizing Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center and their selected award recipients for the Eighth Annual Mural Awareness Festival. (Supervisors Medina, Bierman) File 98-0704, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (b) [Commend Midas International] Resolution commending Midas International for increasing the availability of low-cost safety seats by selling child car seats at cost and repurchasing these seats for full credit towards car work as part of its Project Safe Baby. (Supervisor Newsom) File 98-0705, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (c) [Proclaim American Red Cross Day] Resolution declaring May 8, 1998 as American Red Cross Day. (Supervisor Yaki) File 98-0706, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Commend LIFE Lobby] Resolution commending the Lobby for Individual Freedom and Equality (LIFE Lobby) for their statewide efforts advocating for gay rights and AIDS/HIV issues. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0707, Resolution No. (May 4,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. May 11, 1998 -lO-

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[Commend Hattie P. Torrence] Resolution commending Hattie P. Torrence as she retires after thirty-seven years as an outstanding educator. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0708, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Commend Wilma Mankiller] Resolution commending Wilma Mankiller for her superior contributions to the Cherokee nation and the United States. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0709, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (g) [State Legislation, SB 16591 Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Pete Wilson to approve Senate Bill 1659 regarding animal euthanasia. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Yaki, Bierman) File 98-0710, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. [State Legislation, SB 19411 Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Pete Wilson to approve Senate Bill 1941 regarding greenhouse gas emissions. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0711, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (i) [State Legislation, AB 21561 Resolution supporting California Assembly Bill 2156 which would extend the filing period from 30 days to one year from the date of discharge from employment and urging that San Francisco’s State elected officials and lobbyists support and lobby on behalf of this legislation. (Supervisor Ammiano) File 98-0712, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. May 11, 1998 - ll-

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(j) [State Legislation, AB 2260] Resolution supporting AB 2260 which would require the State Department of Health Services, through the childhood lead poisoning prevention program, to establish fifteen pilot projects to perform outreach and treatment for childhood lead poisoning in counties throughout the State identified as having the highest risk of lead poisoning. (Supervisor Bierman) File 98-0713, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (k) [State Legislation, SB 2] Resolution urging that the City and County support SB 2, enacting the Watershed, Wildlife, and Parks Improvement Bond Act of 1998. (Supervisors Katz, Bierman) File 98-0714, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (1) [State Legislation, AB 2145] Resolution urging that the City and County support AB 2145 which would require the State Board of Education to provide recommendations for legislative action to enact new policy for the adoption of electronic learning resources for use in California’s public education system. (Supervisor Katz) File 98-0715, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (m) [State legislation, AB 2177] Resolution supporting AB 2177 which would facilitate the enforcement of domestic violence protective orders issued by a State or jurisdiction other than California and bring California into full compliance with the Federal Violence Against Women Act. (Supervisor Kaufman, Bierman) File 98-0716, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. May 11, 1998 - 12-

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(n) [State Legislation, SB 1922] Resolution opposing the passage of Senate Bill 1922 which would exclude certain municipal elected officials from consideration for appointment to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 98-0717, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (0) [Appointment] Resolution supporting and recommending the appointment of Chancellor Chang Ling Tien as the next United States Secretary of Energy. (Supervisors Teng, Bierman) File 98-0718, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Needle Swap Program Funding] Resolution urging President Clinton and the House of Representatives to reconsider the Needle Swap Program funding. (Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Bierman) File 98-0719, Resolution No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. (q) [Suspend Thirty Day Rule] Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, resolution accepting gift of real property (2340-2366 Leavenworth Street) and of funds in the amount of $100,000 from the estate of Mary Fay Berrigan, placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and park Department, dedicating the property as a park to be called Fay Park and instructing City Departments to take any steps necessary to effectuate this resolution. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0730, Motion No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1?98.) Question on adoption. May 11, 1998 - 13-

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(r) [Needle Exchange Emergency] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. (Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee) File 98-0731, Motion No. (May 4, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on May 11, 1998.) Question on adoption. Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar IMPERATIVE CALENDAR No. 20. 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.” A c t i o n [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 May 11, 1998 - 14-

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(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 May 11, 1998 - 15 -

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PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED APRIL 29 - MAY 6, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MAY 11, 1998 File 98-0728. [CCSF v. Bank of America NT & SA] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco, entitled “City and County of San Francisco v. Bank of America NT 8 SA”, for $38,000. (Superior Court No. 988-950). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0733. [Appropriation, Dept of Transportation-MUNIl Ordinance appropriating $72,439, Department of Transportation - Municipal Railway, of General Reserve Fund for salaries and fringe benefits and the creation of nine (9) positions to extend the hours of operations of the Telephone Information Center and the Passenger Service Units for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 98-0739. RO #97245. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0734. [Appropriation, DTIS/Administrative Services] Ordinance appropriating $1,680,000, including $l,OOO,OOO, Department of Telecommunication and Information Services and the Administrative Services Department, from the General Fund Reserve-Network and rescinding and appropriating $680,000 from professional services-Public Protection Special Revenue Fund to finance the initial implementation of the Fiber Optic Network and the development of an Internet Processing Plan for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97248. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0735. [Conflict of Interest Code, Redevelopment Agency] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Chapter 58 to incorporate changes in the designated positions and disclosure categories for the Redevelopment Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code and to add a definition of consultant. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0736. [Conflict of Interest Code, Dept of Public Health] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Chapter 58 to delete a designated position (Institutional Police Officer), in the Public Health Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0737. [Recreation and Park Fees] Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code by adding Sections 11.05 through 11.07 approving fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Coit Tower, and wedding ceremonies. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0738. [PVC Short-Term Indebtedness] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 84 to provide a procedure for the issuance by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco of commercial paper and other short-term indebtedness in anticipation of the issuance of revenue bonds. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0739. [Salary Ord Amendment, Dept of Transportation-MUNI Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Transportation - Municipal Railway, reflecting the creation of nine (9) positions (8 Class 9122 Transit Information Clerk, and 1 Class 9124 Sr. Transit Information Clerk); companion measure to File 98-0733. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0740. [Cazahous v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the litigation of Cazahous v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., by payment of $30,000. (Superior Court No. 985-824). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. May 11, 1998 - 16-

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED APRIL 29 - MAY 6, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON MAY 11, 1998 File 98-0698. [Gift Acceptance, Public Utilities Commission] Resolution accepting fifteen (15) streetlights and poles (estimated at $35,000) as a gift to light the Vallejo Crest. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0741. [Lease of Real Property, 1380 Howard Street] Resolution authorizing an extension and renewal of an existing lease of real property at 1380 Howard Street, San Francisco, for a term of ten years commencing July 1, 1998 at a fixed monthly rent of $107,000 per month for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0742. [Lease of Property, 965 Mission Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 965 Mission Street, San Francisco, for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0743. [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as “STOP” intersections. DPT Order No. 1494. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0744. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1494. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0745. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1494. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0746. [Agreement, Sheriff/Mr. Ben Dorcy] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to enter into agreement with Mr. Ben Dorcy for mandatory certified CPR and First Aid Training, which agreement provides for mutual indemnification from claims or other damages which arise as a result of performance under said agreement. (Sheriff) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0747. [Agreement, Sheriff/Dr. George Bach-Y-Rita] Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to enter into a professional services agreement with George Bach-Y-Rita, M.D., which provides for indemnification of Dr. Bach-Y-Rita from compensatory damages for negligent formation of his professional opinion as to psychological suitability of applicants for employment as Deputy Sheriffs in San Francisco County. (Sheriff) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-0748. [Agreement, Sheriff - Interactive Systems] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to enter into an agreement with Interactive Systems, LLC for VINE, an automated victim notification service, which agreement provides for mutual indemnification from claims or other damages which arises as a result of performance under said agreement. (Sheriff) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. May 11, 1998 - 17-

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File 98-0749. [Agreement, Airport/Department of Transportation] Resolution authorizing Airport Commission to enter into an agreement with the Department of Transportation, State of California, for the following programs: 1) Seismic Safety Retrofit Program; 2) Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program; and 3) Bridge Inspection Program and to accept reimbursement funds for projects covered by these programs. (Airport) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0750. [Agreement, DPH/Department of Rehabilitation] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter retroactively into a Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation San Francisco District, including a required match of $160,605, and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. Petitions and communications received April 29 to May 6 for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk May 11, 1998. 1. From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Report at 360 Hyde Street, 950 Fulton Street, 551 26th Avenue, 1801 Jefferson Street, 150 Haight Street, 925 Geary Blvd., and 1500 16th Street. Health, Family & Environment Committee 2. From Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of The Boondocks Restaurant. 3. From Budget Analyst, submitting Performance Audit of the San Francisco Police Department, Phase 2. File 165-94-3 4. From Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, submitting Annual Report on Eviction Notices. Copy: Each Supervisor 5. From Office of the Controller, submitting 1997-98 Nine-Month Budget Status Report. Copy: Each Supervisor 6. From Municipal Railway, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount of $2,000,000 to complete project implementation activities for the Woods Fuel and Wash Rehabilitation Project. Finance Committee. File 94-91-8 7. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Yee’s request regarding sexual harassment complaints: Office of the Controller Public Administrator/Public Guardian Copy: Supervisor Yee 8. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting report regarding the possible purchase of Hunter’s Point and Potrero Power Plants. Copy: Each Supervisor. File 98-0387 9. From Planning Department, requesting clarification concerning Supervisor Yee’s inquiry on building permits issued in 1988, 1996 and 1997. Copy: Supervisor Yee May 11, 1998 - 18-

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10. From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, responding to inquiry regarding methods used to insure that businesses in San Francisco are charged with accurate and up-to-date license fee amounts. Copy: Supervisor Newsom 11. From Juvenile Probation Department,. responding to Supervisor Brown’s inquiry regarding number of minors in custody for crimes involving guns. Copy: Supervisor Brown 12. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting clarification concerning Lake Merced’s management plan. 13. From Department of Public Health, responding to inquiry regarding its role in making the City a tobacco-free city and efforts being taken to deter teen smoking, particularly among African Americans. Copy: Supervisor Brown 14. From Public Utilities Commission, responding to inquiry regarding overtime expenditure for the Water Department for the current fiscal year. Copy: Supervisor Teng. File 98-0347 15. From Department of Public Works, submitting overtime justification. Copy: Budget Analyst 16. From Department of Public Works, regarding decision on approval of tentative Final Map for Lot 19 in Assessor’s Block 3520, 1488 Harrison Street. 17. From Human Rights Commission, submitting 1996-97 Disparity Study. Copy: Each Supervisor 18. From California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, regarding appointment of William E. Snyder as member of the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. 19. From Musa S. & Khaled S. Dajani, regarding approval of public convenience and necessity determination for a transfer of organic beer and wine license to 1306 Fulton Street. Housing and Neighorhood Services Committee. Copy: Each Supervisor 20. From U.S Army Corps of Engineers, submitting Public Notice dated April 27, 1998 regarding the availability of the Inland Testing Manual. 21. From La Casa de las Madres, submitting Newsletter, Spring 1998. 22. From Carriage Charter, regarding inaccurate conclusion on Sunshine Ordinance complaint dated February 17, 1998. Copy: Each Supervisor 23. From San Francisco Health Plan, Beneficiary Advisory Committee, supporting the proposed ordinance to create a Health Care Consumer Ombudsman Office and Commission. File 98-0435 24. From various signators, expressing concern regarding newspaper racks problem. (2 letters received). File 98-0515 25. From Russian Hills Homeowner’s Association, opposing the acceptance of Fay-Berrigan property bequest. Parks and Recreation Committee. File 98-0689 May ,ll, 1998 - 19-

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26. From various signators, supporting the acceptance of Fay-Berrigan property bequest. (2 letters received). Parks and Recreation Committee. File 98-0689 27. From Northern California Presbyterian Homes & Services, submitting 1997 Annual Report, “Being a Good Neighbor”. 28. From Rick E. Thurber, regarding removal of illegal campaign signs. 29. From Thomas E. Flowers, regarding the use of Blocks 202 and 203, proposed designation as a permanent park. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0188 30. From Dianne Ensign, urging support of legislation banning the sale of live animals for food. 31. From Dr. Frank Schulkin and Karen Schulkin, RN, expressing concerning over the cellular satellites on the Voice of the Pentecost Church. 32. From Mike Montalvo, concerning the removal of Boys Scout of America from the city charity drive. 33. From Julia Mayberry, commending Scott Shaw of the Department of Public Works as an outstanding employee. Copy: Each Supervisor 34. From Tom Bleecker and Sham Matusek, expressing concern regarding the safety of Clarendon Elementary School located under the Sutro Tower. File 98-0478 35. From Earl W. Arnold, concerning an article from the Independent regarding Fire Fighters disability pay. 36. From Rachel Robbins, expressing concern regarding MUNI’s poor service. 37. From various signators, regarding taxi drivers. (2 letters received). File 98-0334 38. From various signators, supporting bond tax pass-through. Finance Committee. File 98-0521. (6 letters received) 39. From Planning Department, submitting Notice of Public Meeting co-sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau to be held on May 27, 1998 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library, Koret Auditorium to discuss the need for timely population, economic, and housing data from the new American Community Survey to be completed annually instead of every ten years. 40. From Juvenile Probation Department, regarding the Finance Committee’s request for a high priority budget items. Copy: Supervisor Teng 41. From California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, submitting 3-l-l Non- Emergency Telecommunications System Strategic Plan, Final Report, March 1998. 42. From Department of Public Works, requesting release of reserve funds in the amount of $778,714 for the purpose of funding the construction contract for Fire Station No. 19. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee May 11, 1998 - 20 -

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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 May 8, 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 Jet Ski Regulations 98-0076 Health, Family and Newsom 4/13/98 5/l3/98 Ordinance Environment Historic Sign District 98-0449 Housing and Kaufman 4/13/98 5/13/98 Substitute Neighborhood Services Ordinance Harding Park Golf Course Fee 98-0594 Parks and Recreation Newsom 4/13/98 5/13/98 Reduction Ordinance MBE/WBE/LBE Utilization 98-0612 Economic Development, Brown 4/13/98 ’ 5/13/98 Ordinance IV Ordinance Transportation and Technology First Source Hiring of Qualified 98-0663 Economic Development, Yaki 4/27/98 5/27/98 Economically Disadvantaged Ordinance Transportation and Individuals Technology Elections Code, amend fee for 98-0664 Finance Yee 4/27/98 5/27/98 ballot argument and value of Ordinance signatures submitted in lieu of fees Non-Profit Organizations, Public 98-0666 Finance Ammiano 4/27/98 5/27/98 Access Draft Ordinance Moderate-Scale Neighborhood 98-0702 Economic Development, Katz 5/4/98 6/3/98 Commercial District, Change in Ordinance Transportation and use occupancy conditional use Technology Supervisors Ballot Argument 98-0703 Rules Kaufman 5/4/98 6/3/98 Vote Ordinance Bank Accounts, Requires 98-0732 Finance Kaufman 5/4/98 6/3/98 approval of Treasurer to open an Ordinance account Rule30dy