# Board of Supervisors Agenda: June 8, 1998 - Meeting date: 1998-06-08 - Document type: agenda - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 18 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/1998/BAG060898.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/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-1) CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, June 8, 1998 ROLL CALL a PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 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 (a) [Littering and Dumping Fines-Increase] Ordinance amending Police Code, Health Code, and Public Works Code, to increase fines for violations of provisions relating to littering, dumping and environmental control. (Supervisor Brown) File 121-97-11, Ordinance No. (Amends Police Code Section 37; Health Code Sections 95.5, 283.1, 287; and Public Works Code Sections 170 and 173 thereof.) Question on final passage. (b) ([Bank Accounts] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to prohibit City Departments from opening bank accounts for City money without written permission of the Treasurer. (Supervisors Kaufman, Teng) File 98-0732, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 10.81-l.) Question on final passage. June 8, 1998 - l - ### [Page 2](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-2) Recommendations of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown (c) [CCSF v. Bank of America NT & SA] h%nance authorizing settlement of litigations of City and County, entitled “City and County of San Francisco v. Bank of America NT & SA”, for $38,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0728, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 988-950.) Question on final passage. (d) [Conflict of Interest Code, Redevelopment Agency] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, 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) File 98-0735, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 58.350.) I Question on final passage. (e) [Conflict of Interest Code, Department of Public Health] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to delete a designated position (Institutional Police Officer), in the Public Health Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. (City Attorney) Fi!e 98-0736, ,Ordinance No. (Amends Section 58.310.) Question on final passage. (f 1 [Cazahous v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Cazahous v. City and County, et al., by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0740. Ordinance No. (Superior. Court No. 985-824.) Question on final passage. June 8, 1998 -2- ### [Page 3](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-3) -. I [Zoya Dayter, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Zoya Dayter against the City and County by payment of $42,500. (City Attorney) File 98-0801, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 983-167.) Question on final passage. Recommendations of Economic Development. Transportation and Technologv Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Leno (h) [Grant, ‘State Funds] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Port of San Francisco, to accept and expend $500,000 in State funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Pier 98 wetlands and public access enhancement and foregoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port to hold the State of California harmless as required in the grant agreement. (Supervisors Katz, Bierman) File 986822, Resolution No. ’ Question on adoption. (i) [Grant, State Funds] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Port of San Francisco, to accept and expend $92,000 in State funds from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for construction of the San Francisco Bay Trail at Pier .98 ‘and designation of a.biie route on Cargo Way and foregoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port to hold ABAG harmless as required in the cooperative funding agreement. (Supervisors Katz, Bierman) File 98-0823, Resolution No. Question on adoption. Recommendation of Parks and Recreation Committee Present: Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Bierman (j) [Gift Acceptance] Resolution accepting two gifts in the total amount of $150,000 (from Mr. Tully M. Friedman, $50,000 through the Friends of Recreation and Parks and from the Friends of Recreation and Parks, $100,000). (Supervisors Brown, Bierman) File 98-0787, Resolution No. Question on adoption. June 8, 1998 -3- ### [Page 4](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-4) Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or adoption as indicated REGULARCALENDAR From the Clerk No. 2. [Findings] Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission’s disapproval of Conditional Use Application No. 97.887C, for the legalization of a fifth dwelling unit in an existing three-story, four family dwelling in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 117 Bartlett Street, east side between 22nd and 23rd Streets; Lot 45, in Assessor’s Block 3636. File 98-0920, Motion No. Question on adoption Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom No. 3. [Non-Profit Organizations, Public Access] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to create requirements in contracts between the City and certain non-profit organizations that ensure public access to records and meetings of the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization, and by adding subsection 67.30(D) to specify the powers possessed by the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force; companion measure to File 98-0665. (Supervisor Ammiano) File 98-0666, Ordinance No. (Adds Sections 12L.l through 12L.10; . Adds Subsection 67.30(D).) Question on final passage June 8, 1998 -4- ### [Page 5](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-5) No. 4. [PVC Short-Term Indebtedness] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to provide a procedure for the issuance by the Public Utilities Commission of commercial paper and other short-term indebtedness in anticipation of the issuance of revenue bonds. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0738, Ordinance No. (Adds Chapter 84, Sections 84.1 thru 84.6.) Question on final passage Recommendation of Economic Development. Transportation and Technology Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Leno No. 5. [Motor Fuel Prices] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to require refiners of motor fuels to divorce company-owned service stations in the City and County, to preclude refiners from owning service stations in San Francisco in the future, and barring discrimination by refiners in the wholesale prices charged to service stations in San Francisco. (Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Brown, Bierman) File 97-97-57, Ordinance No. (Adds Chapter 80, Sections 80.1 through 80.9.) (May 18, 1998 - Consideration continued to June 8, 1998.) Question on first reading June 8.1998 -5- ### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-6) NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Economic Develooment. Transportation and Technology Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Leno No. 6. [Competitive Bidding Exemption] Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Port Commission’s award of public works contracts to the California Conservation Corps, the San Francisco Conservation Corps and the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners for performance of wetlands enhancement and public access activities at Pier 98. (Supervisors Katz, Bierman) File 98-0821, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 7. [Time for Award of Contracts] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to provide for additional time for the awarding of contracts let by the Public Utilities Commission and the Public Transportation Commission; the provisions of this ordinance shall be effective July 1, 1998. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0837, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 6. l-l.) Question on first reading Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Leno No. 8. [Hetch Hetchy Special Discharge Agreement] Resolution approving Special Discharge Agreement between the City and County and the Modesto Irrigation District on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 98-0845; and approving indemnifying and holding harmless District against claims arising from the City’s willful misconduct or negligence. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0845, Resolution No. Question on adoption June 8, 1998 - 6 - ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-7) No. 9. [Power Plants Financial Partner] Resolution approving entering into an Energy Development Agreement and Financial Guaranty Agreement with a financial partner, CMS/Wellhead, a joint venture, for the potential purchase and operation of the Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants. (Supervisor Bierman) File 984861, Resolution No. Question on adoption Recommendation of Health. Family & Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano No. 10. [Department of Public Health, Department of Rehabilitation] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter 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) File 98-0750, Resolution No. Question on adoption ) Present: Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Bierman No. 11. [Interdepartmental Parks Safety Committee] Resolution creating an Interdepartmental Parks Safety Committee to collaboratively address criminal activities within our parks in conjunction with the Police Department’s Operation Parks and to provide progress reports to the Board of Supervisors’ Parks and Recreation Committee on a monthly basis. (Supervisors Newsom, Bierman) File 98-0785, Resolution No. Question on adoption June 8, 1998 -7- ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-8) ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS No. 12. 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. 13. An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE No. 14. 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. I (a) [Creation of Health Model for Proposition 2151 Resolution requesting a Joint Task Force of the District Attorney and the City Attorney to create legislation establishing a San Francisco health model for the implementation of Proposition 215. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0899, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8,1998.) Question on adoption. [Provision of Medical Marijuana] Resolution urging the City Attorney and District Attorney to &aft legislation allowing the City to legally provide medicinal marijuana for compassionate use purposes. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman) File 98-0902, Resolution No. (June 1,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8,1998.) Question on adoption. June 8, 1998 -8- ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-9) (c) [Domestic Partners-Absentee Voting] Resolution requesting the California Legislature to amend the Elections Code to allow domestic partners to accept delivery of and return absentee ballots for absent voters. (Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0903, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (d) [Assembly Bill 2463-Supportl Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Pete Wilson to approve Assembly Bill 2463. (Supervisors Leno, Brown, Bierman, Katz, Newsom) File 98-0904, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (e) [HlV + Organ Transplants] Resolution urging the California Director of Health Services to support organ transplants for HIV + patients. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman) File 98-0905, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (f) [State Grant] Resolution authorizing the Public Library, through the Peninsula Library System, to accept and expend $45,000 awarded by the California State Library, as part of the California Library Services and Technology Act, Database Linked Systems Program, to purchase 239.50 client software to improve library patrons’ access to regional onliie library catalogs. (Supervisors Medina, Bierman) File 98-0906. Resolution No. (June 1,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 8, 1998 - 9 - ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-10) [Commend Angelo Quaranta and Bob McCarthy] Resolution commending Angelo Quaranta and Bob McCarthy for their hard work and dedication to the electoral process in San Francisco. (Supervisors Medina, Bierman) File 98-0908, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (h) [Fireworks] Resolution urging the Police Department and the Fire Department to implement community outreach and education programs regzdhg the dangers and penalties associated with the possession, sale, and use of fireworks and urging the District Attorney to vigorously prosecute all violations for fireworks possession, sale, and use. (Supervisors Teng, Bierman) File 98-0911, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (i) [Commending Marilyn Borovoy] Resolution commending the outstanding accomplishments of Marilyn Borovoy. (Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman) File 98-0912, Resolution No. (June 1,1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (j) [Commending President Clinton] Resolution commending President Clinton for amending Executive Order 11478 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in the federal civilian workforce and encouraging Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Supervisors Yee, Leno, Bierman, Bierman) File 98-0913, Resolution No. (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 8, 1998 -lO- ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-11) (k) 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, Leno) File 98-0918; Motion No. ‘(June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. (l) [Final Map] Motion approving final map of 4801 Geary Blvd. and 405 12th Avenue, a Commercial and Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 1 in Assessor’s Block No. 1532, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0930, Motion No. (June 3, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Question on adoption. I Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 8, 1998 -ll- ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-12) - I IMPERATIVE CALENDAR No. 15. Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt motion (a) or motion (b) and then adopt motion (c). Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). (a) [Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time “the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting.” Action [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 (cl [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 June 8, 1998 -12- ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-13) PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED MAY 27 - JUNE 3, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 8,1998 File 98-0885. [Sidewalk Width Regulations] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 , entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1542 to change the official sidewalk width of a portion of: a)’ Ninth Street between Brannan and, Division Streets and b) Division Street between Brannan and Ninth Streets, ‘as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-482, making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width regulations. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0887. [Sidewalk Width Regulations] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1541 to change the official sidewalk width at the southwesterly comer of Bryant and Delancey Streets, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-483, making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk and width changes. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0888. [Parking Authority Representation in Organizations] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.6-15, providing for the representation of the City and County in certain organizations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0889. [DPT Representation in Organizations] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 16.6-61, providing for the representation of the City and County in certain organizations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0890. [Contractor Permit Fees] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by amending Section 202.C providing for contractor permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0891. [Permit Fees] Ordinance amending Traffic ‘Code by amending Section 314, providing for residential .permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0925. WOU, Local 2161 Ordinance implementing the provisions of an arbitration award for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0926. [MOU, Local 391 Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0927. [MOU, Deputy Sheriff’s Association] Ordinance implementing an arbitration award for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. June 8, 1998 - 13 - ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-14) File 98-0928. MOU, MEA-Bargaining Units M, EM, MSA] Ordinance implementing the provision of an agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association (for Bargaining Units M, EM, and MSA) and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0929, [Settlement of Grievance, Local 61 Ordinance authorizing settlement of the acting assignment pay grievance of Ron Perez filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6 in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Forty Cents ($13,351.40). (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0931. [Amendment to MOU, MEA-Bargaining Unit MSA] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 to add the Management Special Assistant Bargaining Unit (,,MSA”) under specified conditions. (Department of. Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0932. [Luz-Mary Harris, v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Luz-Mary Harris against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $100,000. (United States District Court No. C97-3379 CW). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0933. [Susan Brown, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Susan Brown and Shannon Murphy, by and through Guardian ad Litem, Susan Brown against the City and County of San Francisco by payment $79,000. (Superior Court 982-030). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED MAY 27 - JUNE 3, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMlTTEE ON JUNE 8,1998 File 98-0921. [Park and Open Space- Fund, 1998-19991 Resolution concurring with the general recommendations of the Park and Open Space Fund for fiscal year 1998-1999, reserving approval or disapproval on specific acquisitions. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Parks and Recreation Committee. File 98-0922. [Emergency Repair, Hattie Street Sewer] Resolution approving expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Hattie Street from Market Street to Corbett Street - $93,870. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0923. [Emergency Repair, Douglass Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Douglass- Street from 24th Street to 25th Street - $164,164. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. June 8, 1998 - 14- ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-15) File 98-0924. [State Grant for Child Abuse Prevention] Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept, expend, and administer $511,338 of State funds, which include indirect costs in the amount of $12,783 based on 2-l/2 percent of the total award, allocated through AB 1733 by the State of California for fiscal years 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 and authorizing the Department of Human Services to execute an agreement with the State Department of Social. Services for the purpose of funding child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention services. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-0934. [MSS Contract with Addus Healthcare] Resolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Addus Healthcare for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $15,313.457. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0935. [Mss Contract with IHSS Consortium of S.F.] Resolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the IHSS Consortium of San Francisco for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $15,457,500. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0936. [Redevelopment Agency Interim Budget, 1998-991 Resolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of Francisco for fiscal year 1998-99. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0937. [Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds, 1998-991 Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Finance Committee. Petitions and communications received May 27 to June 3 for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the- Clerk June 8, 1998. , 1. From Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Services* revolving fund. 2. From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Report at 2 Guerrero Street, 2000 Grove Street, 1355 California Street, and 2400 San Bruno Avenue. Health, Family & Environment Committee 3. From Department of Public Health, submitting revisions to the WIC Grant budget for FY 1997-98. Finance Committee 4. From Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector, submitting 1997 Tax Credits Annual Report.. . 5. From Department of Human Resources, submitting Administrative Change No. c 109/97/98 to the Annual Salary Ordinance 1997-98. File 102-97-2 June 8, 1998 - 15- ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-16) 6. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding Customer Service Plan: Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board Public Utilities Commission Fire Department Animal Care and Control Department Civil Service Commission Copy: Supervisor Newsom. Rules Committee. File 98-0825 7. From Public Library, responding to Supervisor Yee’s request regarding sexual harassment complaints. Copy: Supervisor Yee 8. From District Attorney, submitting request to Human Rights Commission for waiver of provisions of Chapter 12B of Administrative Code. 9. From Public Utilities Commission, regarding Declaration of Emergency for Procurement of an Internal Pipe Seal at the Treasure Island Treatment Plant. 10. From Department of Human Resources, responding to inquiry regarding design-build/financing contracting procedures. File 98-0450 11. From Planning Department, regarding Park and Open Space Program, Fiscal Year 1998-1999. 12. From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting parking and traffic items in the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee’s agenda for June 4, 1998. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. Files 98-0743, 98-0744, 98-0745 13. From Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, regarding Supervisor Ammiano’s request for information concerning the Medical Examiner’s Office and Cal-OSHA standards. Copy: Supervisor Ammiano 14. From Department of Public Health, responding to inquiry regarding a program to work with the Unified School District to increase awareness and understanding of environmental health risks facing school children. Copy: Supervisor Katz 15. From Airport, submitting request to the Human Rights Commission for a waiver of provisions of Chapter 12B of Administrative Code. 16. From Department of Public Health, responding to inquiry regarding the use of Viagra in conjunction with Protease Inhibitors and nitrates. Supervisor Ammiano 17. From Department of Public Works, responding to Supervisor Medina’s constituent Kevin Schaefer for beautifying Nobles Alley. Copy: Supervisor Medina 18. From Anne G. McDermott, opposing the Catellus plans for Mission Bay and the related degradation of the tidal environment of Mission Creek. 19. From Carriage Charter, regarding the rescission of Port Commission Resolution 94-20 concerning public participation in land excursion appointments and operations on state tidelands. June 8, 1998 - 16- ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-17) 20. From Daryan R. Zade, regarding complaint against Grand Hyatt Hotel. 21. From Dean Ruggles, regarding Caltrain extension to downtown Transbay Terminal. Copy: Each Supervisor / 22. From Maureen Putman, opposing the foot sculpture by Mr. Gatti. .. ’ . , 2i. From Joyce Fishman, supporting the .acceptance of Fay Berrigan property bequest. e Parks and Recreation Committee. File 98-0689 23. From Association of Bay .Area Governments, submitting invitation to Regional Hearing regarding proposed merger of Bank of America and NationsBank on June 11, at 3:00 p.m. at 1221 Oak Street, Room 512, Oakland. Copy: Each Supervisor 24. From State of California, Department of Fish and Game, submitting Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Document for Commercial Herring Fishing in Ocean Waters. 25. From Carolene & Milton Marks Democratic Club, supporting the proposed ordinance to create a Health Care Consumer Ombudsman Office and Commission. File 98-0435 26. From Caltrain, regarding terminating service at the Paul Avenue station effective July 6, 1998. 27. From Andrew Hawthorn, requesting information from Rent Board concerning rent control ordinance and complaint of their poor service. 28. From Rent Board, responding to Andrew Hawthorn regarding service issues. 29. From various signators, supporting ban on skaters. (2 letters received) File 98-0804 30. From various signators, opposing the anti-non profits legislation. (2 letters received) File 98-0666 31. From various’ &nators, opposing the proposed ‘Divorcement ordinance. (9 letters received) File 97-97-57 32. From various signators, supporting San Jose bike lanes. (3 letters received) 33. From various departments, submitting Year 2000 Conversion Status Survey: Commission on the Statys of Women Department of Parking & Traffic Department of Public Works Department of Telecommunications and Information Services District Attorney Department of Environment Human Rights Commission Purchasing * c Recreation & Park Department Rent Board Copy: Supervisor Katz, Ed Harrington 34. From Office of the Mayor, returning Board Resolution for lack of diversity among the applicants to serve on the Sunshine Task Force. Rules Committee. File 98-0794 June 8, 1998 - 17- ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/1274/1998-06-08-agenda#page-18) 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 June 5,1998 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. Taxicab Gate Fees 98-076 1 Ordinance Technology Curb Parking, Commercial 98-0762 Economic Development, Newsom 5/ll/98 6/IOf98 Vehicles Ordinance Transportation and Technology Loading Zone Violation Penalty 98-0763 Economic Development, Newsom 5/l1198 6/10/98 Fine Increase Resolution Transportation and Technology Double Parking Regulation and 98-0764 Economic Development, Newsom 5/III98 6/lO/98 Fine Ordinance Transportation and Technology Double Parking Violation 98-0765 Economic Development, Newsom 5/ll/98 6/l0198 Penalty Increase Resolution Transportation and Technology Zoning Map Amendment, 98-0766 Housing and Kaufman 5/ll/98 6/10/98 Historic Sign District Ordinance Neighborhood Services Recreation and Park Fees 98-0737 Finance Recreation 5/Il/98 6/10/98 Ordinance and Park Skate Transit Pilot Program 98-0804 Economic Development, Ammiano 5/l8198 6/17198 Ordinance Transportation and Technology Community Parks Task Force 98-0816 Parks and Recreation Newsom 5/l8198 6/l7198 Plan Resolution Bonds, California Academy of 98-0818 Sciences Resolution Charter Amendment, Customer 98-0825 Service Plan Charter Charter Amendment, Taxi 98-0826 Commission Charter Charter Amendment; Police Officer Retirement Charter Amendment, Firefighter 98-0827 Charter Rules I Kaufman I 5/1 8198 I 6/l7198 I 98-0828 Rules Medina 5/l 8198 6/l 7198 Retirement Charter Charter Amendment, Health 98-0829 Rules Katz 5/l 8198 6/l 7198 Care Purchasing Authority Charter Horse-drawn Vehicle Company 98-0795 Housing and Police 5/l 8198 6/l 7198 Permit Regulations Ordinance Neighborhood Services Commission Rule30dy