Board of Supervisors Agenda: June 15, 1998

ClTY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, June 15, 1998 ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., proposing reorganization to establish a new Department of Emergency Communications and eliminating the authority of the Director of Emergency Services to manage the City’s 911 facility. 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 Economic Development. Transportation and Technology Committee Present: Supervisors Yaki, Leno (a) [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 final passage. (b) [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 final passage. June 15, 1998 - l -

Recommendations of Housing; and Neighborhood Services Committee Present: Supervisors Medina, Yee, Leno (c) [Sidewalk Width Regulations, Day Street] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” by adding thereto Section 1537 changing the official sidewalk width on the south side of Day Street west of Church Street, as shown on the revised Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-451 (change 1) and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 34-97-2, Ordinance No. Question on first reading. (d) [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as “STOP” intersections. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0743, Resolution No. (Stop Signs - Establish 32nd Avenue and Ulloa Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 32nd Avenue (makes this an all-way Stop); 48th Avenue and Irving Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 48th Avenue (makes this an all-way Stop); Princeton and Sweeney Streets, all comers, stopping all approaches (makes this T-intersection an all-way Stop).) Question on adoption. (e) [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0744, Resolution No. (Compact Parking Only - Establish Diagonal (60-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish Green Street, north side, from Sansome Street to the west terminus (legalizes existing condition). No Parking Anytime - Rescind Alemany Boulevard, east side, from Seneca Avenue to 33 feet southerly (33-foot zone); Alemany Boulevard, west side, from Seneca Avenue to 45 feet northerly (45-foot zone). June 15, 1998 -2-

Residential Permit Parking Area ‘W' (l-Hour Time Limit. 8 am - 6 pm. Monday through Friday) - Establish De Haro Street, west side, between 24th and 25th Streets (even-numbered side of the 1300 block). Tow-Away. No Parking Anytime - Establish Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Diamond Street to 50 feet easterly (50-foot zone). No Parking Anytime - Rescind Tow-Away. No Parking Anytime - Establish Gilbert Street, west side, from Brannan Street to south terminus.) Question on adoption. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0745, Resolution No. (Crosswalk Closure - Establish Cesar Chavez and Connecticut Streets, west crosswalk, crossing Cesar Chavez Street (officially closes crosswalk). No Left Turns. 4 pm - 7 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns. Except Taxis. all other times - Rescind No Left Turns. 4 pm - 7 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns. Except Buses and Taxis. all other times - Establish Mission Street, westbound, at 10th Street. No Left Turns. 4 pm - 7 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns. Except Taxis. all other times - Rescind No Left Turns. 4 pm - 7 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns. Except MUNI and Taxis. all other times - Establish Mason Street, southbound, at Market Street; Mission Street, eastbound, at 3rd Street; Mission Street, westbound, at 4th Street. No Left Turns. 7 am - 9 am and 4 pm - 6 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns, Except Taxis. all other times - Rescind No Left Turns. 7 am - 9 am and 4 pm - 6 pm. Monday through Friday: No Left Turns, Except MUNI and Taxis. all other Times - Establish 4th Street, northbound, at Townsend Street. No U-Turns - Establish Columbus Avenue, northbound, at Union Street. June 15, 1998 -3-

Right Lane must turn Right. Except Buses and Bicycles - Establish Polk Street, west curb lane (southbound), between Grove and Hayes Streets. Right Turn only - Establish Bosworth Street, westbound, at Elk Street (within channelized right turn lane). Tow-Away. No Stopping. 7 am - 9 am. Monday through Friday - Rescind Market Street, south side, from 156 feet to 260 feet west of 8th Street (104-foot zone). Tow-Away. No Stopping. 9 am - 7 pm. everyday - Rescind Fell Street, north side, from Stanyan Street to 135 feet easterly (135-foot zone, to be replaced by a longer zone). Tow-Away, No Stopping. 9 am - 7 pm. everyday - Establish Fell Street, north side, from Stanyan Street to 160 feet easterly (160-foot zone, replacing and extending existing zone). Tow-Away. No Stonoinz. 7 am - 7 nm. Monday through Friday - Rescind Bush Street, north side, between Sansome and Battery Streets. Tow-Away. N O Stopping. 7 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 7 p m . M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y - Establish Bush Street, north side, from Sansome Street to 153 feet easterly (153-foot zone). Diamond Lane. 7 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 7 pm. Monday through Friday - Establish Bush Street, north curb lane, from Sansome Street to 153 feet easterly (153-foot zone). Tow-Away. No Stopping. anytime - Establish Bush Street, north side, from Battery Street to 122 feet westerly (122-foot zone). Diamond Lane - Establish Bush Street, north curb lane, from Battery Street to 122 feet westerly (122-foot zone). Tow-Away. No Stopping anytime - Establish Bush Street, south side, from Battery Street to 132 feet westerly (132-foot zone, eliminates meters #103, #105, #109, #ill, and #113). Diamond Lane. 7 AM - 9 AM and 3 PM - 7 PM. Monday through Friday - Rescind Bush Street, south curb lane, between Sansome and Battery Streets.) Question on adoption. June 15, 1998 -4-

Recommendations of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown [Schiefer v. CCSF, et al] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Catherine M. Schiefer V. City and County, et al., by payment of $60,000, (City Attorney) File 98-0843, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 986-705.) Question on first reading. [Patrick Wong, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Patrick Wong against the City and County by payment of $45,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0876, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 975-085.) Question on first reading. (i) [Hosea Larue Shaw, Jr. et al., v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Hosea Larue Shaw, Jr., et. al. against the City and County by payment of $50,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0877, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 986-117). Question on first reading. [CCSF, v. Assessment Appeals Bd. l/Federal Reserve] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of the City and County’s lawsuit against the Assessment Appeals Board Number 1 (the nominal defendant) and the Federal Reserve Bank (the real party in interest), and applications for reduced property tax assessments pending before the Assessment Appeals Board by refunding $583,924 plus interest on any delay in payment beyond August 15, 1998. (City Attorney) File 98-0878, Ordinance No. Question on first reading. June 15, 1998 -5-

(k) [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee, for new two-year term ending July 15, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-32, Resolution No. (Mable Ng, succeeding Gregory J. Garr, Seat No. 23313, S.F. Beautiful, term expired.) Question on adoption. Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, iinal passage or adoption as indicated REGULARCALENDAR NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Teng, Newsom No. 2. [Interim Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1998-1999] Interim Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999; companion measure to File 98-0853. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0852, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading June 15, 1998 - 6 -

No. 3. [Interim Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999] Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor; companion measure to File 98-0852. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0853, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact .) Question on first reading No. 4. [Interim Redevelopment Agency Budget, 1998-1999] Resolution approving an interim budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 1998-99. (Redevelopment Agency) File 98-0936, Resolution No. Question on adoption No. 5. [Water Rates] Ordinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the Public Utilities Commission for water service to its suburban resale customers. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0880, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading June 15, 1998 - 7 -

Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman No. 6. [MOU, Local 856] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0838, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom No. 7. [MOU, Local 350] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 350 and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0839, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 8. [MOU, Municipal Attorneys Association (MAA)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Attorneys Association and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0886, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading June 15, 1998 -8-

No. 9. [MOU, Local 200 (S.E.A.M.)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union, Local 200 (S.E.A.M.) and the City and County to be effective for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0892, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading No. 10. [MOU, Local 250-A (7410 Automotive Service Worker)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (7410 Automotive Service Worker) and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0893, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on first reading No. 11. [MOU, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement agreement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit) and the City and County to be effective for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0894, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Question on fist reading June 15, 1998 -9-

No. 12. [MOU, Local 216] 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 to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0925, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 13. [MOU, Local 39] 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 to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0926, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 14. [MOU, MEA-Bargaining Units M, EM, MSA] Ordinance implementing the provisions 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 to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0928, Ordinance No. Question on first reading No. 15. [Amendment to MOU, MEA-Bargaining Unit MSA] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County and the Municipal Executives Association for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 to add the Management Special Assistant Bargaining Unit (“MS,“) under specified conditions. (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0931, Ordinance No. Question on first reading June 15, 1998 -lO-

Present: Supervisors Teng, Newsom No. 16. [Official Newspaper for FY 1998-99] Resolution designating the San Francisco Independent, to be official newspaper for specified categories of official advertising, commencing July 1, 1998. (Purchasing Department) File 98-0882, Resolution No. Question on adoption No. 17. [Official Newspaper, FY 1998-99] Resolution designating the S.F. Examiner to be official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for specified categories of advertising, commencing July 1, 1998. (Purchasing Department) File 98-0883, Resolution No. Question on adoption _ Recommendation of Health. Family and Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano No. 18. [International Tobacco Control] Resolution urging the United States Congress to include the International Tobacco Control Legislative Package in any National tobacco legislation, including the “Bipartisan No Tobacco For Rids Act of 1998”. (Supervisor Bierman) File 98-0815, Resolution No. Question on adoption June 15, 1998 - ll-

Recommendation of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Present: Supervisors Medina, Yee, Leno No. 19. [Hold Harmless Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a hold harmless agreement with the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections and TFP, Inc., concerning participation of the Police Department in the Western-DIN Network for enhanced access and sharing of digital mugshot images. (Police Commission) File 98-0791, Resolution No. Question on adoption Recommendation of Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown No. 20. [Statute of Limitations] Resolution waiving the Statute of Limitations with respect to payment of certain warrant of the City and County, in the amount of $69,780.05, a legal obligation of the City and County. (Controller) File 98-0844, Resolution No. Question on adoption ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS No. 21. 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. 22. 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. June 15, 1998 - 12-

No. 23. Closed Session Conference with City Attorney (a) Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from the City Attorney regarding pending litigation in the case of O’Hara v. City and County of San Francisco, California Court of Appeals No. A082474; S.F. Superior Court No. 992-704 (Owner-Move-In Litigation). The closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.1 l(b). 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 elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the possible litigation. Question on adoption (c) 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 FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE No. 24. 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) [Mission High School Health Clinic] Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to conduct a hearing to examine the issues surrounding the Mission High School Health Clinic. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0953, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 15, 1998 - 13 -

[Universal Declaration of Human Rights] Resolution reaffirming support for creating public and private sector jobs at a living wage, urging the federal government to reduce military spending and to make available the savings for job creation and other social programs, and reaffirming support for the International Declaration of Human Rights. (Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman) File 98-0954, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Sharon Arts Studios in Golden Gate Park] Resolution establishing a preference for the Sharon Arts Studios to remain in Golden Gate Park. (Supervisors Brown, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng) File 98-0956, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. [Commending National Council of Negro Women, Inc.] Resolution commending the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on its thirteenth anniversary of the Black Family Reunion Celebration. (Supervisors Brown, Bierman) File 98-0957, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (e) [Commending Freedom West Homes] Resolution commending Freedom West Homes as it celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of cooperative living. (Supervisors Brown, Bierman) File 98-0958, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (f) [Backyard Wildlife Habitat] Resolution commending the National Wildlife Foundation on the 25th Anniversary of the Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program and urging San Franciscans to garden for wildlife. (Supervisors Leno, Bierman) File 98-0959, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 15, 1998 - 14-

[Equal Benefits Ordinance Compliance] Resolution commending businesses and organizations that comply with the Equal Benefits Ordinance and urging other businesses and organizations to comply with the ordinance. (Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Newsom, Teng, Bierman) File 98-0960, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (h) [Compressed Natural Gas Taxis] Resolution urging the Police Commission to consider reserving a portion of taxi medallions specifically designated for compressed natural gas vehicles within the year 1998-1999 and urging the Police Department to consider allowing those vehicles to operate as taxis under the provisions of the Police Chief’s Rules for longer than gasoline vehicles may operate. (Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano) File 98-0961, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (i) [Recycling of Plastic Containers] Resolution urging support for a pilot program which will allow Recreation and Park to implement a youth employment program focusing on the recycling of plastic beverage containers. (Supervisor Newsom) File 98-0962, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (j) [Youth Court] Resolution urging support for a pilot program which will allow San Francisco Youth Court and San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to join together in a program that calls for Youth Court participants to perform reciprocal restitution at Recreation and Park sites, with a mutual goal of preventing recidivism among non-violent juvenile offenders. (Supervisors Newsom, Bierman) File 98-0963, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 15, 1998 - 15 -

(k) [Traffic Signal - Lake Merced Boulevard] Resolution supporting the request for a traffic signal on Lake Merced Boulevard at Middlefield Drive and urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to proceed with the installation of this signal prior to the start of the new school year in the end of August, 1998. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0964, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (l) [Supporting the Return of Property Taxes] Resolution urging the California State Legislature to support the return of property taxes to local governments. (Supervisor Yaki) File 98-0965, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (m) [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, units regulated by the Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance and defining base rent for units occupied by tenants receiving tenant-based rental assistance or formerly receiving project-based rental assistance or indirect assistance through HUD-insured mortgages. (Supervisor Ammiano) File 98-0974, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. (n) [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, amending Article 33 of the San Francisco Police Code, Section 3304, to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and other economic discrimination. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-0975, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. June 15, 1998 - 16-

(0) [Winter Storms Emergency] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the 1998 winter storms. (Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Leno, Newsom) File 98-0976, Resolution No. (June 8, 1998 - Introduced in Board for introduction on June 15, 1998.) Question on adoption. Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar IMPERATIVE CALENDAR No. 25. 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. (d) [Imperative Resolutions, if any] Questions on the Imperative calendar June 15, 1998 - 17 -

PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED JUNE 3 - JUNE 10, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 15, 1998 File 98-0939. [Zoning Map Amendment - 500 Raymond Avenue] Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the zoning map of the City and County of San Francisco of property located at 500 Raymond Avenue, a portion of Lot 2 in Assessor’s Block 6221, from a “P" (Public Use) District to an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 98-0940. (Planning Department) (Planning Department Resolution No. 14606 adopted 3/26/98, approving proposed amendment.) (Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued 3/18/98.) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0943. [Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, PVC] Ordinance appropriating $2,300,000,Public Utilities Commission-Water Department, from Water Department fund balance to claims and judgments for fiscal year 1997-98 and authorizing settlement of litigation of Hefter v. County of San Mateo, et al. by payment of $2,300,000. RO #97260. (Alameda Superior Court No. 786568). (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0978. [Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, PVC] Ordinance appropriating $4,907,500 Public Utilities Commission-Cleanwater, from Clean Water program fund balance to claims and judgments, for fiscal year 1997-98, and authorizing settlement of litigation of Howard and Iran Billman and State Farm General Insurance Company for a total settlement of $4,907,500. RO #97261. (Superior Court No. 980-740) (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED JUNE 3 - JUNE 10, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 15, 1998 File 98-0940. [Final Negative Declaration - 500 Raymond Avenue] Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that the reclassification of property at 500 Raymond Avenue from a “P” (Public Use) District to an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District, will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of the Final Negative Declaration; companion measure to File 98-0939. (Planning Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0945. [Prop J Contract, Convention Facilities Management] Resolution concurring with Controller’s certification that convention facilities management, operation and maintenance services can be practically performed at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Moscone Center by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (City Administrator) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0946. [Parking Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1508. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0947. [Traffic Regulations] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1508. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. June 15, 1998 - I8-

File 98-0948. [Grant - Federal Funds] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in Federal funds in the amount of $440,000 for improving the traffic control system within the 3rd Street/Bayshore Boulevard signal system, within the Alemany Boulevard and San Jose signal system, and within the Upper Market Street signal system. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0977. [Gift Acceptance - Union Square Renovation, DPW] Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of $500,000 from the Uptown Parking Corporation to be used to explore the feasibility of renovating Union Square Garage and Plaza. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-0979. [Lease of Property at 626 Potrero Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 626 Potrero Street, San Francisco for the Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Divisions. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-0980. [PIC 1998 Refugee County Plan] Resolution approving’ the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 1998 Refugee County Plan and authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and *expend federal refugee funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in line with the Refugee County Plan; placing $1,500,000 on reserve. (Private Industry Council) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation/Technology Committee. Petitions and communications received June 3 to June 10 for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk June 15, 1998. 1. From Leslie Murdock, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Medina, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests. 2. From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Report at 834 Divisadero Street, 107 Spruce Street, 333 Hyde Street, 1835 Franklin Street, 290 Alhambra, 608 O’Farrell Street, 780 Guerrero Street, SF International Airport, 1355 California Street, and 2400 San Bruno Avenue. Health, Family & Environment Committee Clerk 3. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding Customer Service Plan: Board of Appeals Department of Building Inspection Copy: Supervisor Newsom. Rules Committee. File 98-0825 4. From various departments, submitting Year 2000 Conversion Status Survey: Juvenile Probation Ethics Commission Department of Human Services Department of Building Inspection Copy: Supervisor Katz, Ed Harrington 5. From Airport, submitting Fiscal Year 1998/99 Budget newsletter. June 15, 1998 - 19-

6. From various departments, responding to inquiry regarding 1998-99 budget for funding of the geographic information system: Police Department Mayor’s office of Emergency Services Copy: Supervisor Katz 7. From Office of the Treasurer, submitting computer printouts detailing the city’s investment portfolio as of May 31, 1998. 8. From Police Department, regarding the proposed Charter Amendment concerning Police Officer Retirement. Rules Committee. File 98-0827 9. From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding response being forwarded to Bond Yee, Bureau Chief of Traffic Engineering. 10. From Municipal Railway, regarding proposed ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 6.1-1 to provide for additional time for awarding contracts let by the Public Utilities Commission and the Public Transportation Commission. File 98-0837 11. From Planning Department, regarding Affordable Child Care Amendment. Finance Committee. File 98-0518 12. From Planning Department, regarding Bridge District Planning Code Amendment. Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-0448 13. From Police Department, responding to inquiry regarding police shooting. Copy: Supervisor Ammiano 14. Number not used. 15. From Solid Waste Management Program, submitting report on County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Copy: Each Supervisor 16. From International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, regarding IFPTE Local 21 Memorandum of Understanding. Finance Committee. File 98-0952 17. From The San Francisco Foundation, submitting Achieving Health Insurance for San Francisco’s Uninsured, the final report of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Universal Health Care. Copy: Each Supervisor 18. From Transport Workers Union, San Francisco Municipal Railway Trust Fund, submitting audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 1997. 19. From The Jefferson Company, submitting Quarterly Compliance Report for the Pacific Bell Park Construction Project. 20. From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, submitting Volume III: Executive Summary of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report on Oakland Harbor Navigation Improvement Project. 21. From Sunset/Parkside United Neighbors, regarding handicapped ramp located at 22nd Avenue and Taraval. 22. From Society of Professional Journalists, opposing the proposed amendment to the Sunshine Ordinance. Rules Committee. File 98-0806 June 15, 1998 - 20 -

23. From State of California - The Resources Agency. Office of Historic Preservation. Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting list of historic building (Hotel Californian at 403 Taylor Street) to be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 24. From State of California, Public Utilities Commission, regarding Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s own motion into the statewide expansion of public policy pay telephones. 25. From Southeast Alliance for Environmental Justice, regarding Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants. File 98-0861 26. From Alice B. Toklas Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club, urging support to implement the provision of domestic partner benefit to the Health Authority. 27. From Alan H. Vierra, expressing appreciation to the Board of Supervisors for doing a great job. Copy: Each Supervisor 28. From Mitchell Near, expressing concern regarding bicyclists riding on sidewalks. 29. From Eric Koehler, regarding CalTrain extension resolution. File 98-0344 30. From John Pitoniak, expressing concern regarding closing the entire block of Hickory from Franklin to Gough Street for Chinese American/French American Intemationa! School on 150 Oak Street. 31. From Arthur Goldberg, urging support of legislation banning the sale of live animals for food. 32. From Charles Sieg, regarding TCI Cable’s poor service and rate increase. Copy: Julia Friedlander, Deputy City Attorney 33. From Peter Simon, expressing concern regarding Airport parking lot. 34. From Daryan R. Zade, submitting follow up on his complaint against Grand Hyatt Hotel disturbing peace by using whistles in order to attract empty taxis. Copy: Police Department 35. From Tim Hogan, regarding Treasure Island and Presidio. 36. From various signators, regarding divorcement ordinance. (15 letters received) File 97-97-57 37. From various signators, regarding Salvation Army’s decision not to adopt the domestic partners benefit. (80 letters received) June 15, 1998 - 21 -

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 12, 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 Skate Transit Pilot Program 98-0804 Economic Development, Ammiano 5/18/98 6/l7/98 Ordinance Transportation and Technology Community Parks Task Force 98-0816 Parks and Recreation Newsom 5/l8/98 6/l7/98 Plan Resolution Bonds, California Academy of 98-0818 Finance Yaki 5/18/98 6/l7/98 Sciences Resolution Charter Amendment, Customer 98-0825 Rules Newsom 5/18/98 6/l7/98 Service Plan Charter Charter Amendment, Taxi 98-0826 Rules Newsom 5/18/98 6/I7/98 Commission Charter Charter Amendment, Police 98-0827 Rules Kaufman 5/l8/98 6/17/98 Officer Retirement Charter Charter Amendment, Firefighter 98-0828 Rules Medina 5118198 6117198 Retirement Charter Charter Amendment, Health 98-0829 Rules Katz 5/l8/98 6/17/98 Care Purchasing Authority Charter Horse-drawn Vehicle Company 98-0795 Housing and Police 5/18/98 6/17/98 Permit Regulations Ordinance Neighborhood Services Commission Units Regulated; Rent 98-0950 Housing and Mayor 6/8/98 7/8/98 Calculations Ordinance Neighborhood Services Ammiano Housing Discrimination 98-0951 Housing and Brown 6/8/98 7/8/98 Ordinance Neighborhood Services Rule30dy