Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 27, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, July 27, 1998 - 2:00 p.m. The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Barbara Kaufman presiding. CALLING THE ROLL The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. All members present. Introduction of Guests Presentation Made Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to suspend the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors so that a presentation could be made. No objection and motion carried. Supervisor Teng introduced and presented a certificate of honor to a visiting delegation of 70 officials from Taiwan led by Hsiu-Lein Annette Lu, Member, Board of Supervisors, County of Taoyuan County, Taiwan and Chuan-Kuo, Lin, Speaker of Council of Taoyuan City. Incoming Clerk of the Board President Kaufman introduced the incoming Clerk of the Board, Gloria L. Young, who will assume the position of Clerk on September 16, 1998. CONSENT CALENDAR Severed from Consent Calendar Supervisor Kaufman requested that the following measure be severed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Recommendation of Rules Committee Passed on First Reading as Amended [Commercial & Interiors Construction v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Commercial and Interiors Construction, Inc., et al. against the City and County by payment of $285,016.13. (City Attorney) File 98-1103, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 990-209.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to amend by adding Section 2 on Page 2 as follows: "The approval of this settlement is conditioned upon the following: a) CICO must first execute and then fulfill all of its obligations under the proposed settlement agreement, including the payment to the subcontractors of amounts due to them; and b) CICO must obtain written approval of the settlement agreement from CICO’s MBE joint venture partner, T.E. Joo. T. E. Joo was removed from the project during the early phases of construction because of actions taken by CICO with the Contractors’ State License Board." Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the Consent Calendar. Consent Calendar Recommendations of Finance Committee Finally Passed [Court Compensation] Ordinance setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for fiscal year 1998-1999 for certain classifications of persons employed by the Municipal Court for the City and County of San Francisco. (Municipal Court) File 98-1062, Ordinance No. 257-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed. [Procurement] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to authorize the Purchaser to purchase goods and services under contracts executed by the State of California. Sponsor Supervisor Katz. File 98-1085, Ordinance No. 259-98 (Amends Section 21.46.) Finally passed. Adopted [Permit to Use City Property] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Hastings College of the Law which will permit the College to use the San Francisco Superior and Municipal Courts Building at 400 McAllister, specifically three (3) jury rooms and one (1) multi-purpose room (total four (4) rooms, two hours daily at the rate of $35.00 per day beginning August 24, 1998, and ending December 3, 1998. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1140, Resolution No. 598-98 Adopted. [Prop J Contract, Laundry Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1150, Resolution No. 600-98 Adopted. Recommendations of Rules Committee Finally Passed [Settlement Agreement, Lynne Beeson] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the claim for wages of Lynne Beeson in the amount of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Thirty Cents ($30,353.30). (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0990, Ordinance No. 253-98 Finally passed. [Department of Public Health Membership] Ordinance amending Administrative Code, adding certain organizations to the membership list of the Department of Public Health. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1028, Ordinance No. 255-98 (Amends Section 16.6-10.) Finally passed. [CCSF, v. Pacific Bell, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of the City and County v. Pacific Bell, et. al, for the receipt of $75,000. (City Attorney) File 98-1077, Ordinance No. 258-98 Finally passed. [Marlene Joss-Zee and H. Scott Zee v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Marlene Joss-Zee and H. Scott Zee against the City and County by payment of $95,000. (City Attorney) File 98-1104, Ordinance No. 260-98 (Superior Court No. 976-774.) Finally passed. [Brenna Bavis v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Brenna Bavis against the City and County by payment of $32,199. (City Attorney) File 98-1105, Ordinance No. 261-98 (U.S. District Court, N. D. Cal. No. C95-3969 CRB.) Finally passed. Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Adopted [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-1079, Resolution No. 589-98 (Stop Signs - Establish Powhattan and Ellsworth Streets, southwest corner, stopping Powhattan Street (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP).) Adopted. [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-1080, Resolution No. 590-98 (Stop Signs - Establish 16th Avenue and Rivera Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Rivera Street (makes this an all-way STOP); 5th and Townsend Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Townsend Street (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP); Front and Jackson Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Jackson Street (makes this an all-way STOP).) Adopted. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-1081, Resolution No. 591-98 (No Parking Anytime - Establish Manchester Street, east side, between Stoneman Street and south terminus. Perpendicular (90-Degree Angle) Parking - Establish Manchester Street, west side, between Stoneman Street and south terminus. No Parking, 10 pm to 6 am, Everyday - Establish Cayuga Avenue, both sides, between Naglee Avenue and south terminus. One-Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 am - 6 pm, Except Sunday - Rescind Two-Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 am - 6 pm, Except Sunday - Establish Turk Street, both sides, between Franklin and Gough Streets (change in time limit only). One-Hour Parking Time Limit, 9 am - 5 pm, Except Sunday - Establish 8th Street, east side, from Irwin Street to 70 feet southerly (70-foot zone). Parking Meter Area No. 3 (1-Hour Parking Time Limit, 9 am - 6 pm, Monday through Saturday) - Rescind La Playa, west side, from Balboa Street to 207 feet southerly (207-foot zone, eliminates meters #701, #703, #705, #707, #709, #711, #713, #715, #717, and #719). Residential Permit Parking Area "H" (2-Hour Time Limit, 8 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday) - Establish San Rafael, both sides, between Darien Way and Monterey Boulevard (100 block). Residential Permit Parking Area "I" (1-Hour Time Limit, 9 am - 6 pm, Monday through Saturday) - Establish 2393 Mission Street, between 19th and 20th Streets; Lucky Street, both sides, between 24th and 25th Streets (unit block). Residential Permit Parking Area "J" (2-Hour Time Limit, 8 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Establish Kirkham Street, both sides, between 7th and 8th Avenues (300 block). Residential Permit Parking Area "S" (2-Hour time limit, 8 am - 9 pm, Monday through Friday) - Establish Diamond Street, both sides, between 20th and 21st Streets (300 block); Haight Street, north side, between Laguna and Buchanan Streets (200 block, even-numbered side only). Residential Permit Parking Area "U" (1-Hour Time Limit, 8 am - 10 pm, Everyday) - Establish 3rd Street, east side, between Stillman and Bryant Streets (southern portion of 400 block) NOTE: Residential permit parking signs shall not be installed on this portion of 3rd Street. Residential Permit Parking Area "U" (2-Hour Time Limit, 9 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday) - Establish Lafayette Street, both sides, between Mission and Howard Streets (unit block); Minna Street, both sides, between 11th and Lafayette Streets (1000 block); Natoma Street, both sides, from the 11th Street to the west terminus (1000 block). Residential Permit Parking Area "W" (1-Hour Time Linit, 8 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday) - Establish 23rd Street, both sides, between Bryant and York Streets (eastern portion of 2800 block, #2800 through #2849). No Parking Anytime - Rescind Tow-Away, No Parking anytime - Establish Hardie Place, both sides, from Kearny Street to easterly terminus. Tow-Away, No Parking Anytime - Establish lls Lane, both sides, from Columbus Avenue to terminus. Tow-Away, No Parking 2 am - 7 am, Everyday - Establish Mason Street, east side, from Geary Street to 64 feet northerly (64-foot zone, at meters #404, #406, and #408). Unmetered Motorcycle Parking - Establish Tapia Drive, east side, from 213 feet to 241 feet north of Holloway Avenue (28-foot zone, accommodating 8 motorcycle stalls).) Adopted. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-1082, Resolution No. 592-98 (Bicycle Lanes - Establish Brotherhood Way, both curb lanes (both directions), from Alemany Boulevard to approximately 600 feet west of Arch Street (by the St. Charles paths); Sagamore Street, south curb lane (eastbound only), between Plymouth and Capitol Avenues; Sickles Avenue, north curb lane (westbound only), between Alemany Boulevard and San Jose Avenue. Crosswalk Closures - Establish 20th Avenue and Winston Drive, east crosswalk, crossing Winston Drive (officially closes crosswalk); 1st and Harrison Streets, south crosswalk, crossing 1st Street and the Bay Bridge (I-80) on-ramp; Harrison and Essex Streets, west crosswalk, crossing Harrison Street. Diamond Lane, Buses and Carpools only, 7 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind Bryant Street, both curb lanes (eastbound and westbound), between The Embarcadero and Main Street. Tow-Away Lane must Turn Right - Establish Bryant Street, eastbound, at The Embarcadero; Bryant Street, westbound, at Main Street. One-Way Street - Rescind Tapia Drive, eastbound/southbound, between Holloway Avenue and Font Boulevard (one-way direction to be reversed). One-Way Street - Establish Tapia Drive, northbound/westbound, between Holloway Avenue and Font Boulevard (one-way direction to be reversed). Tow-Away, No Stopping anytime - Establish Clay Street, south side, from 117 feet to 161 feet east of Grant Avenue (44-foot zone). Tow-Away, No Stopping, 4 pm - 6 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind Tow-Away, No Stopping, 3 pm - 7 pm, Monday through Friday - Establish McAllister Street, north side, between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue (change in effective hours only). Tow-Away, No Stopping, 3 pm - 7 pm, Monday through Friday - Rescind Broadway, north side, between Stockton Street and Turk Murphy Lane.) Adopted. The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. REGULAR CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Finally Passed [Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1998-1999] Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County, for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999; companion measure to File 98-0851. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0850, Ordinance No. 242-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - 9. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee - 2. [Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999] Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Annual 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 98-0850. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0851, Ordinance No. 243-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - 9. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee - 2. Recommendation of Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Adopted as Amended [Management Agreement, Civic Center Plaza Garage] Resolution ((Ordinance)) rejecting all bids received for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1200, Resolution No. 616-98 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved to amend the legislation by changing "Ordinance" to "Resolution". Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of Finance Committee Adopted [Agreement, Parking Citation Processing] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to execute an agreement between the City and County and PRWT Services, Inc. for an automated parking citation processing and collections system, including handheld ticket writing devices; companion measure to File 98-1111. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman. File 98-1083, Resolution No. 593-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - 9. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee - 2. [Prop J Contract, Parking Citation Processing] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that the proposed contract with PRWT Services, Inc. for an automated parking citation processing and collections system can practically be performed by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees; companion measure to File 98-1083. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman. File 98-1111, Resolution No. 595-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [IHSS Contract Extension - 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; retroactively, to July 31, 1998 in the amount of $687,000. Sponsor Supervisor Teng. File 98-1141, Resolution No. 599-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Combined Negotiated Net Amount/Medical Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Substance Abuse Services, to enter into a Combined Negotiated Net Amount and Drug Medi-Cal Agreement for the term July 1, 1998, retroactively, through June 30, 1999 with the State of California, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs in the amount of $15,986,354 as a condition of receiving State funds for substance abuse treatment; holding the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs harmless from any and all claims resulting from the agreement; authorizing and designating the Director of Community Substance Abuse Services to sign said agreement and to approve contract amendments for less than ten percent (10%) of the contracted amount. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1151, Resolution No. 601-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Rescission of Tax Deed for Public Auction Sale] Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel the tax deed issued to the purchaser of 45 Crescent Avenue (Parcel No. 34-5746-012) following the September 2, 1997 public auction of tax defaulted property and to refund the bid amount to the purchaser. (Treasurer/Tax Collector) File 98-1178, Resolution No. 610-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee Adopted [Liquor License Transfer, 904 Eddy Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 2934 - 24th Street to 904 Eddy Street, to Rasem Bader for "Prime Market", will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions (not to sell fortified wine or malt liquor; hours of operation to be from 9:00 a.m. to 12 midnight, seven days a week). (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 98-0413, Resolution No. 570-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Liquor License Modification, 3380-A - 20th Street] Resolution denying the request of removing or modifying the conditions imposed on the conditional alcoholic beverage license for Amal Victor Fadayel, dba Jessie’s Market located at 3380-A 20th Street, in accordance with Section 23803 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 98-1072, Resolution No. 585-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Liquor License Transfer, 901 Noe Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license to Saif Ataya dba Noe Market from 901 Castro Street to 901 Noe Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition (applicant shall cancel with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control his Type 20 license currently in use at 901 Noe Street). (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 98-1074, Resolution No. 587-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. [Liquor Licenses, 39 Delmar Street] Resolution determining that the issuance of four (4) alcoholic beverage control license; (Type 9, beer and wine importer; Type 16, wine broker; Type 17, beer and wine wholesalers and Type 20, off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control licenses) to Nick Piediscalzi, dba Roselle Wine Company located at 39 Delmar Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions (premises to be used as office only where no alcoholic beverages will be stored, delivered from, nor any direct sales to consumers or retailers from this location). (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 98-1117, Resolution No. 596-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. Recommendation of Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee Passed on First Reading as Amended [First Source Ordinance] Ordinance amending Administrative Code to establish specific requirements, procedures and monitoring for first source hiring of qualified economically disadvantaged individuals for entry level positions, applicable to city contracts, city property contracts and building permits and planning approvals for commercial development projects. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Katz, Medina. File 98-0663, Ordinance No. (Adds Chapter 83, Sections 83.1 through 83.18.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. Adopted [Hold Harmless Agreement] Resolution authorizing the Port to hold Blue Star (North America) Limited and Columbus Line USA, Inc. harmless from all claims arising from an agreement with the Port Commission for use of marine terminal facilities at Pier 80. (Port) File 98-1139, Resolution No. 597-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Hearing Held [Public Hearing] Hearing of appeal from the decision of Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14638, dated June 4, 1998, approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.127C, to allow the modification of previously approved Case No. 95.292C, Motion No. 13977, under Section 711.11 and 711.21, to allow the development of a lot exceeding 9,999 square feet in area and to establish a general convenience retail/pharmacy use exceeding 3,999 square feet in size, within a NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast corner at Lincoln Way; Lots 35 and 44, in Assessor’s Block 1742. File 98-1113 (Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued July 22, 1994.) (Appeal filed July 9, 1998.) (Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge this appeal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 308, San Francisco, CA 94102 at, or prior to, the public hearing.) The following persons were granted the privilege of the floor: Appellant: Rolf Mueller; in support of the appellant: Susan Maerki, Pinky Kushner, Pat Christensen, Barbara Lightsbaker, M. Fickers, Amy Bach, Lloyd Schloegel, Genevieve Bayan, Jim Wise, Marc Schuman, Frederick Hobson, John Bardis, Heledia Grote, Aliuce Micklewright, Elsie Kinelly, Unidentified Man, Mary Anne Miller, Jim Iverson. Robert McCarthy, speaking on behalf of Applicant; Speaking in support of the applicant: George Chu, Unidentified Man, Robert Planthold, Unidentified Woman, Sergio Luden, Leonore Fifer, Bruce Oka, Bill Musick, Tina Ahn, Tim Agar, William Kremen, Allen White, Art Belenson, Edward York, Colleen Parker, Kenneth Lee, Kevin Shannon, Caz Pereira, Chi-Hsin Shao, Joan Bravo, Ernest McNab, Raymond Gernick, Joe O’Donohue, Philip Carlton, James Hooker, Brad, Jeff Halbert, Wayne Hu. There being no further speakers, the hearing was closed. Adopted [Environmental Review - 1200 9th Avenue] Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed conditional use of property at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast corner at Lincoln Way, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) File 98-1153, Motion No. M98-99 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Tabled (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) [Zoning Appeal, 1200-9th Avenue] Motion approving decision of Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14638, approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.127C, on property located at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast corner at Lincoln Way, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) File 98-1114, Motion No. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. Adopted [Zoning Appeal, 1200-9th Avenue] Motion disapproving decision of Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14638, approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.127C, on property located at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast corner at Lincoln Way, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) File 98-1115, Motion No.98-1355 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. [Findings, 1200-9th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.127C, on property located at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast corner at Lincoln Way, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) File 98-1116, Motion No. M98-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Hearing Held [Public Hearing] Hearing of objections relative to report of delinquent charges for code enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102.1, 102.2, 102.3, 102.14, 102.15, 102.16, 102.17, 102.18 et seq. 108.8 and Section 110 Tables 1-G, and 1-K, of the Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said department the costs thereof having accrued pursuant to the code violations referenced above. File 98-1177 Hearing held. There were no speakers. From Department of Building Inspection Adopted [Special Assessment Liens for Assessment of Costs] Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for code enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102.1, 102.2, 102.3, 102.14, 102.15, 102.16, 102.17, 102.18 ET seq. 108.8 and Section 110 Tables 1-G, and 1-K, of the Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said department the costs thereof having accrued pursuant to the code violations referenced above. File 98-1177, Resolution No. 609-98 The Department requested the Report dated 7/27/1998 be amended to delete three additional parcels: 1555 18th Avenue (Page 5), 380 Eddy Street (Page 21), and 926 Grove Street (Page 33). The roll was then called on the pending resolution and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Teng - 1. PUBLIC COMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Francis, increase senior referrals; Robert Pender, opposing Laguna Honda Bond; Frederick Hobson, trees in Justin Herman Plaza; Pinky Kershner, trees in Justin Herman Plaza; Anastasia Yovanopoulos, notification of agenda items; Donald Bird, Friends of Dolores Park. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 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. Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar Supervisor Newsom requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [Dolores Park Police Patrol] Resolution urging the Police Department to institute a twelve hour daily patrol of Dolores Park as soon as possible without the use of overtime pay. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki. File 98-1163, Resolution No. 604-98 (July 20, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 27, 1998.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 9. Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Teng - 2. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar Supervisor Leno requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Adopted [Honoring the Human Rights Campaign Foundation] Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for Combating Homophobia and Discrimination. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Brown, Ammiano, Leno. File 98-1219, Resolution No. 630-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 9. Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Teng - 2. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Ammiano, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors. The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar. For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar Adopted [Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program] Resolution urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Yaki, Katz. File 98-1204, Resolution No. 617-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commending James Haas] Resolution commending James W. Haas for ten years of leadership in replacing the Embarcadero Freeway with a landscaped roadway and public open space. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Yaki. File 98-1205, Resolution No. 618-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Commending San Francisco] Resolution commending San Francisco for being the Number One City in America for adults to live in. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Yaki. File 98-1206, Resolution No. 619-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Condemning Persecution of Chinese in Indonesia] Resolution condemning the persecution, racial violence and sexual brutality against ethnic Chinese in Indonesia and urging our congressional representatives to call for a full investigation into these atrocious acts of violence and pressure the Indonesian government for a full investigation to seek accountability and justice. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki. File 98-1208, Resolution No. 620-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leno, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commending Sing Tao Daily] Resolution commending Sing Tao Daily for its outstanding work in keeping the Chinese Community informed and declaring August 1, 1998, "Sing Tao Daily Day" in San Francisco on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Leno. File 98-1209, Resolution No. 621-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Newsom, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors. [National Lesbian and Gay Health Association] Resolution extending admiration and appreciation for the valuable contributions of the National Lesbian and Gay Health Association during its 20th Anniversary. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman, Newsom. File 98-1211, Resolution No. 622-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Supporting H.R. 3495 and S. 885] Resolution supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 3495 and United States Senate Bill 885 which provide for "Fair ATM Fees For Consumers" and urging that San Francisco’s state and federal elected officials, and lobbyists support and lobby on behalf of these proposed bills. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Leno. File 98-1212, Resolution No. 623-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Condemning Anti-Domestic Partners Legislation] Resolution condemning Congressman Franklin Riggs’ (R-Windsor) proposed legislation which would deny federal funding to local city and state governments which have enacted domestic partners ordinances. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Teng, Katz, Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom, Brown, Yaki. File 98-1213, Resolution No. 624-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Grant, State] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of $100,000 which includes indirect costs of $5,000 and audit costs of $1,300 for a project designated "Suppression of Drug Abuse in the Schools". Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Brown, Katz. File 98-1214, Resolution No. 625-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Exchange of Vintage Transit Equipment] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Transportation Department to enter into an agreement exchanging California Street Cable Car #59, a vintage transit vehicle, for New Orleans Streetcar #456. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman, Brown, Leno. File 98-1215, Resolution No. 626-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commending Judy Hewson, RN, MPH, PHN] Resolution commending Judy Hewson, RN, MPH, PHN, for 31 years of dedication and service to the people of the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 98-1216, Resolution No. 627-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. [Commending Amelia Ashley-Ward] Resolution commending Amelia Ashley-Ward for receiving the "Publisher of the Year" Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Leno, Teng, Bierman, Katz, Yaki. File 98-1217, Resolution No. 628-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. [Commending Agnes Morton] Resolution commending Agnes Morton as she retires from 30 years of nursing and for her dedication to providing optimum health care to San Francisco residents. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Leno. File 98-1218, Resolution No. 629-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor. [Recognizing Desmond and Valetta Heslet] Resolution recognizing the many loving contributions to the people of San Francisco made by Desmond and Valetta Heslet, two unique individuals whose beautiful gardens and charming cottages continue to enhance the uniqueness that is San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Medina. File 98-1221, Resolution No. 631-98 (July 20, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 27, 1998.) Adopted. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Medina requested to be added as co-sponsor. The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Yee - 9. Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Teng - 2. OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE Referred to Committee [Sale of Real Property] Ordinance authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to prepare and solicit invitations to bid and/or hold a public auction for the sale of the Bernal Property located in Alameda County, subject to the review and approval by the Board of Supervisors, by Resolution, and Mayor of any final sale of the Bernal Property. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee. File 000-98-1254. [Massage Establishments] Substitute Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the Planning Code by amending Sections 183, 209.8, 218.1 and 249.5 to prohibit certain massage establishments in the North of Market Residential Special Use District, to decrease the period of permitted discontinuance of an existing massage establishment from six months to three months, and to impose conditions upon a change of ownership or operation of existing massage establishment. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-0520. [Agreement to Decommission Power Plants] Ordinance approving an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to decommission Hunters Point Power Plant and withdraw City’s bid to purchase Hunters Point Power Plant and Potrero Power Plant. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-1256. Referred to Board [State Grant] Resolution approving the application, acceptance and expenditure of a grant awarded by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the San Francisco Police Department. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1257. [Collaborative Telecommunications Planning] Resolution declaring it the City and County of San Francisco’s policy to develop an advanced telecommunications infrastructure by pursuing collaborative planning among all stakeholders. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1258. [Maintaining Confidentiality of Medical Records] Resolution recognizing the need to insure confidentiality of medical records in the digital age. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1259. [Sponsorship-Community Initiative Funds] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Foundation Community Initiative Funds to serve as fiscal sponsorship for the Small Business Forum. Supervisor Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1260. [Romanian Human Rights] Resolution urging the Romanian Government to abolish Article 200 of the Romanian Penal Code and imploring President Constantinescu to release prisoners convicted under Article 200. Supervisor Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1261. Referred to Committee [Weed and Seed Program] Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council to accept and expend funds in the amount of $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP), under the Weed and Seed Program, to develop and implement a multi-agency program to coordinate the delivery of public safety and social services in the Mission District (the target area), in order to combat juvenile crime, substance abuse and high truancy rates, and to provide a safe environment for youth and families in the target area. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. File 98-1262. Requests for Hearings: [Grand Jury Report on Overtime] Hearing to consider the 1997-1998 Civil Grand Jury Report on Overtime. Supervisors Yee, Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee. File 98-1263. [Mission Bay Development Sewage Treatment] Hearing to consider exploring ways in which the proposed Mission Bay development can enhance the treatment of sewage and stormwater in San Francisco, reduce sewage overflows, and reduce burdens on the Southeast treatment plant. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee. File 98-1264. [City Hall Security] Hearing to consider the current security measures at the War Memorial and planned security at City Hall when it reopens. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svs. Committee. File 98-1265. [Telecommunications Plan] Hearing to consider a status report on the Telecommunications Plan, the transfer of public access television to the Community Television Corporation, and the status of the budget proposal for the PEG Channels. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee. File 98-1266. Motions: Referred to Board [Needle Exchange Emergency] Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee, Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 3, 1998. File 98-1267. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-1236. [Patient Day Rates, Fiscal Year 1998-99] Ordinance amending Health Code by amending Section 128, fixing patient rates for services furnished by City and County Healthcare institutions; authorizing retroactively the effective date of July 1, 1998. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-1237. [Yee v. CCSF and Consolidated Actions] Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the cross-complaints of the City and County of San Francisco against cross-defendants A. Ruiz Construction Company ("Ruiz"), Haley and Aldrich ("Haley"), EPC Consultants, Inc. ("EPC"), and Underground Construction Managers ("Underground"), in the consolidated actions entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, and Consolidated Actions, for a combined settlement payment to the City in the amount of $7,816,666. (Superior Court No. 980-740) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee. Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-1189. [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($102,556.00) for a project designated "Community Crime Resistance Program" and agreeing to provide a match in the amount of Eleven Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety-Five ($11,395.00) Dollars. (Police Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1190. [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars ($348,839.00) for a project designated "Innovative Local Law Enforcement and Community Policing Program." (Police Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1191. [Emergency Repair, Buena Vista Terrace Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency repair work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Buena Vista Terrace between 14th Street and Duboce Avenue - $217,935.00. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-1192. [Emergency Repair, 5th Street/Shipley Avenue Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to repair the structurally inadequate sewer on 5th Street at Shipley Avenue - $81,756.79. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee. File 98-1230. [Traffic Regulations, Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Resolution establishing a mid-block crossing at the following location: Telegraph Hill Boulevard, at east end of Kearny Street steps, crossing Telegraph Hill Boulevard. DPT Order No. 1527. (Department Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1231. [Stop Regulations, Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Resolution designating the following as mid-block "STOP" location: Telegraph Hill Boulevard, at east end of Kearny Street steps, stopping Telegraph Hill Boulevard at mid-block crosswalk. DPT Order No. 1527. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1233. [Stop Intersections, Various Locations] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. DPT Order No. 1542. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1234. [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1542. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1235. [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1542. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee. File 98-1238. [Lease Revenue Bonds, North Beach Parking Garage] Resolution approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (not to exceed $8,500,000), of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Authority, as lessor, and the City, as lessee (including certain indemnification provisions therein); approving a continuing disclosure certificate relating to said Bonds; approving the form and circulation of an official statement relating to said bonds; authorizing the payment of certain costs of issuance from the proceeds of such bonds; correcting legal title to the property; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith. (Mayor’s Office of Finance and Legislative Affairs) Referred to Finance Committee. Requests Granted There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney draft legislation to create Class 2 Bike Lanes in each direction on Fifth Street from Townsend Street to Market Street. By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney draft legislation requiring the Department of Parking and Traffic to phase in cross walk signal timing based on a maximum average pedestrian speed of 2.5 seconds per foot. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic requesting a list of intersections in the City that have cross walk signals that are timed using average pedestrian speeds of greater than 2.5 seconds per foot, along with the pedestrian speed required to cross these intersections. By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney draft an ordinance amending the City’s Resource Conservation Ordinance (Administrative Code Chapter 21), and if possible that such ordinance preparation be assigned to Deputy City Attorney Rona Sandler or Allison Stewart. By Supervisor Bierman, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Landmarks Board as to the feasibility of designating the building and landscape at 2694 McAllister Street a landmark. By Supervisor Katz, that the City Attorney report to the Board of Supervisors on the following concerns related to Year 2000 (Y2K) issues: 1) review the City’s exposure/potential for legal problems related to Y2K failures; 2) explore the steps currently being undertaken by the City to protect itself from potential exposure; and 3) explore options such as obtaining warranties from vendors, developing language for contracts or requirements in contracts for Y2K compliance. By Supervisor Leno, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Department of Transportation regarding the availability of the MUNI Fast Pass and the official MUNI Maps, and that said response be received within thirty days of receipt of the request. Motions Adopted Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Athena Marie Padilla (Entire Board). Unanimously adopted by a rising vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 7:04 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 13, 1998. I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. Gloria L. Young Clerk of the Board of Supervisors JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Special Meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 4:00 P.M. The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in special session on the above date with President Barbara Kaufman presiding. CALLING THE ROLL The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki - 8. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 4:04 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 4:05 p.m. COMMUNICATION The Clerk presented communication from his Honor, Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. asking the Board to withdraw this measure from consideration for the November ballot and hope that a special election in the spring could be held to rebuild Laguna Honda Hospital. (A copy of the Mayor’s statement is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.) Tabled [Bond Special Election] Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County of San Francisco a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of the City and County in the principal amount of $502,515,000 for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of a new health care facility to replace Laguna Honda Hospital, including funding for improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, Laguna Honda Hospital; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; waiving the requirements of Section 2.32 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of the resolution to the Citizens’ Bond Screening Committee; waiving the time limit requirements of Sections 2.31 and 2.34 of the Administrative Code relating to time of introduction and adoption of the resolution of public intent and necessity before the election; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirements for General Plan Referral Reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Sections 300 and 305 of the Municipal Elections Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the Special Election with the Consolidated General Election already scheduled for November 3, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the Consolidated General Election scheduled for November 3, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1196, Ordinance No. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 9. Noes: Supervisor Bierman - 1. Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:38 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 13, 1998. I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. Gloria L. Young Clerk of the Board of Supervisors