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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, August 3, 1998
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Items 1 through 9
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown
No. 1.
[Gift Acceptance, Airport]
Resolution accepting a gift from Fong and Chan Architects for architectural services
(valued at $260,000) for the design of the Aviation Library, Archive, and Museum at the
Airport. (Airport Commission)
File 98-0988, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
No. 2.
[Settlement of Claim]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim by the City and County against
Volume Services, Inc., for $104,564.25. (City Attorney)
File 98-1144, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
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No. 3.
[Unlitigated Claim, Business Software Alliance]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Business Software Alliance by
payment of $25,632.65. (City Attorney)
File 98-l185, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown
No. 4.
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee, terms
expired, for new two year terms ending July 15, 2000. (Rules Committee)
File 98-1270, Resolution No.
(Julia Viera, succeeding herself, Seat No. 23305, organization list;
Harold E. Supriano, succeeding himself, Seat No. 23304.)
Question on adoption.
No. 5.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory
Committee, term expired, for new four-year term ending December 22, 2001; and making
findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee)
File 98-1271, Resolution No.
(Thomas A. Lewis, succeeding himself, Seat No. 26723, paint contractor.)
Question on adoption.
No. 6.
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and
Questioning Youth Task Force, terms expiring June 30, 1999. (Rules Committee)
File 98-1272, Resolution No.
(Adrian Lamo, Seat No. 10;
Bryan Kutner, Seat No. 11.)
Question on adoption.
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Recommendations of Health. Family & Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano
No. 7.
[Grant - State]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Services, to
accept and expend retroactively an award of $42,615, from the State Department of
Health Services, WIG Program, for one time service infrastructure funding; providing for
ratification of action previously taken; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public
Health)
File 98-l138, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
No. 8.
[Gift Acceptance - DPH/SFGH]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital
to accept and expend a gift (shares of stock estimated at a value of $1.27 million)
bequeathed to San Francisco General Hospital from the estate of Kathleen Mason.
(Department of Public Health)
File 98-l146, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
No. 9.
[Adult Day Health Care]
Resolution authorizing approval of revisions to the San Francisco Adult Day Health Care
County Plan. (Department of Public Health)
File 98-0836, Resolution No.
Question on adoption.
Questions on the consent calendar are on first reading, final passage or
adoption as indicated
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REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
From the Clerk
No. 10.
[Findings]
Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of
Conditional Use Application No. 98.127C, which would allow the development of a lot
exceeding 9,999 square feet in area, and which would allow the establishment of a general
convenience retail/pharmacy use exceeding 3,999 square feet in size, within a NC-2
(Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk Districh on
property located at 1200-9th Avenue, southeast comer at Lincoln Way; Lots 35 and 44, in
Assessor’s Block 1742. (Clerk of the Board)
File 98-1269, Motion No.
Question on adoption
Recommendation of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee
No. 11.
[Commercial & Interiors Construction v. CCSFJ
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.)
Question on final passage
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Recommendation of Economic Development. Transportation
and Technologv Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Leno
No. 12.
[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. (Supervisors Yaki,
Bierman, Katz, Medina)
File 98-0663, Ordinance No.
(Adds Chapter 83, Sections 83.1 through 83.18.)
Question on final passage
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom
No. 13.
[Affordable Child Care Program]
Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 314.5 to expand the sources and eligible uses
of monies in the Affordable Child Care Fund, to allow monies from that fund to be used to
fund any report(s) required to demonstrate the relationship between office and hotel
development projects and child care demand as described in Planning Code Section 314.4,
to provide for Board of Supervisors approval of rule and regulations for the uses of that
fund, and to rename that fund the “Child Care Capital Fund” to reflect the amended uses
of that fund; companion measure to File 98-0519. (Supervisor Teng)
File 98-0518, Ordinance No.
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14634 adopted 6/4/98; Certificate of Exemption
from Environmental Review with general rule exclusion, Section 150619(b)(3) dated
5/13/98)
Question on first reading
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No. 14.
[Affordable Child Care Fund]
Resolution approving regulations for the use of the Child Care Capital Fund, formerly
known as the Affordable Child Care Fund, established by Planning Code Section 314.5;
superseding existing regulations for the use of the Affordable Child Care Fund; and
authorizing the use of the current unexpended balance of the Child Care Capital Fund.
(Supervisor Teng)
File 98-0519, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 15.
[Same Sex Domestic Violence Programs Fund]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to provide that fees collected for performing
domestic partnership civil ceremonies shall be deposited in the Same Sex Domestic
Violence Project within the Domestic Violence Program Fund. (Supervisor Kaufman,
Ammiano, Teng, Newsom)
File 98-1157, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 10.117-21.)
Question on first reading
No. 16.
[Property Lease - City of Santa Clara]
Resolution authorizing, retroactively, an assignment, assumption and amendment of a
40-year lease of Public Utilities land located in the City of Santa Clara for parking and
landscaping from Larvan Properties, Assignor, to MELP VII, Assignee; subject to rent
reappraisals nine years from the date of the assignment and fourteen years from the date
of the assignment. (Public Utilities Commission)
File 98-1022, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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No. 17.
[Outreach Newspapers]
Resolution designating the Bay View, Inc., the Sun Reporter and the Small Business
Exchange to be outreach newspapers of the City and County for the African-American
community; designating the China Press, the Sing-Tao Daily News, and the World Journal
to be outreach newspapers of the City and County for the Chinese Community; and
designating the El Latino and El Reporter (The Reporter) to be outreach newspapers of the
City and County for the Hispanic community; designating the Philippine Guardian as the
outreach newspaper of the City and County for the Phillipine Community; designating the
Korean Times as the outreach newspaper for the Korean community; designating the
Hokubei Mainuchi as the outreach newspaper of the City and County for the Japanese
community; commencing retroactively on July 1, 1998. (Supervisor Teng)
File 98-1067, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 18.
[Outreach Newspaper]
Resolution designating the San Francisco Bay Times and the Bay Area Reporter for
outreach advertising for the City and County for the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Community
beginning retroactively on July 1, 1998. (Supervisor Teng)
File 98-1068, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
No. 19.
[Off-Street Parking Lease Agreement for DHS]
Resolution authorizing the lease agreement for off-street parking at 205 - 13th Street for
the Department of Human Services effective the later of August 1, 1998, retroactively, or
upon the date City receives 24-hour notice to vacate their current parking site. (Real
Estate Department)
File 98-1145, Resolution No.
Question on adoption
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No. 20.
[Prop J Contract, Budget Analyst]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Budget Analyst Services can
be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services
performed by City and County employees. (Clerk of the Board) \
File 98-l 188, Resolution No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Question on adoption
No. 21.
[Budget Analyst - Performance Audits]
Motion amending the agreement between the Budget Analyst and the Board of Supervisors
to provide that the Budget Analyst will increase the level of services dedicated to
Performance Auditing at a cost of $200,000 annually with initial funding provided in the
adopted Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Budget. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-1172, Motion No.
Question on adoption
No. 22.
[Audit Priorities]
Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and
County Departments; companion measure to File 98-1172. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-l173, Motion No.
Question on adoption
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Recommendations of Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Brown
No. 23.
[Ballot Measure, Hotel Tax Surcharge]
Motion ordering submission to the voters of an ordinance approving the continued
imposition of a two percent Hotel Tax Surcharge on the rent for occupancy of guest rooms
in certain hotels for General Fund purposes by amending Municipal Code, Part III, by
adding Section 502.6-2. (Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Leno, Bierman, Teng, Yee,
Brown, Katz)
File 98-1017, Motion No.
Question on adoption
No. 24.
[Ballot Measure, Stadium Operator Tax]
Motion ordering submission to the voters of an ordinance approving the continued
imposition of the Stadium Operator Admission Tax and the Temporary Admission Tax on
stadium admissions, authorizing the establishment of a supplemental stadium admission
tax upon expiration of the temporary admission tax and making miscellaneous technical
corrections to Municipal Code, Part III, Sections 801, 802A, 805, 807 and 841. (Supervisor
Leno)
File 98-1018, Motion No.
Question on adoption
No. 25.
[Rules of Order]
Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Section 2.23(A)
in order to create a Customer Service Award for employees of the City and County of San
Francisco. (Supervisor Newsom)
File 98-1019, Motion No.
Question on adoption
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No. 26.
Membership List, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, adding a certain organization to, and deleting
two organizations, from the membership list of the Department of Public Works.
(Department of Public Works)
File 98-1152, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 16.6-9.)
Question on first reading
No. 27.
[Membership List]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, adding certain organizations to the membership
list of the Office of Public Administrator/Public Guardian/County Veterans Service
Officer. (Public Administrator/Public Guardian/County Veterans Service Officer)
File 98-1063, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 16.6-62.)
Question on first reading
Recommendation of Health, Family & Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano
No. 28.
IBusiness Establishments/Public Accommodations]
O r d i n a n c e a m e n d i n g P o l i c e C o d e , m a k i n g unlawful discrimination in business
establishments and public accommodations between patrons who have domestic partners
and patrons who have spouses. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman)
File 98-0996, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 3305.)
Question on first reading
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No. 29.
[Domestic Violence]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, authorizing the San Francisco Family Violence
Council to establish an interagency domestic violence death review team pursuant to
Penal Code Section 11163.3. (San Francisco Family Violence Council)
File 98-1078, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 5.190-7.)
Question on first reading
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
No. 30.
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. 31.
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.
Closed Session
No. 32.
Conference with Citv Attomey - Litigation
(4
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for
the purpose of conferring or receiving advice from the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation as follows: (l)Janet C. Mangini v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Case No. 939359;
(2)People of the State of California v. Philip Morris, et al, Case No. 980864, as permitted
by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Question on adoption
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After a closed session, if one occurs, the President shall (1) request the Deputy City
Attorney to identify the subjects discussed in the closed session, and (2) direct the Clerk
of the Board to report the vote taken on any motion in the closed session.
After a Closed Session, if one occurs
the Board shall adopt motion b or motion c
Motion that the Board of Supervisors finds that it is in the best interest of the public and
elects not to disclose its closed session deliberations in pending employee relations
negotiations.
Question on adoption
Motion that the Board finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in
closed session, and directs the President immediately to disclose that information.
Question on adoption
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.
Items 33 through 40
No. 33.
[State Grant]
Resolution approving the application, acceptance and expenditure of a grant awarded by
the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Police Department.
(Supervisor Newsom)
File 98-1257, Resolution No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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No. 34.
[Collaborative Telecommunications Planning]
Resolution declaring it the City and County’s policy to develop an advanced
telecommunications infrastructure by pursuing collaborative planning among all
stakeholders. (Supervisor Katz)
File 98-1258, Resolution No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
No. 35.
Maintaining Confidentiality of Medical Records]
Resolution recognizing the need to insure confidentiality of medical records in the digital
age. (Supervisor Katz)
File 98-1259, Resolution No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
No. 36.
[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)
File 98-1260, Resolution No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
No. 37.
[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)
File 98-1261, Resolution No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
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No. 38.
[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)
File 98-1267, Motion No.
(July 27, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
No. 39.
[Consolidation of BART Election 1l/3/98]
Resolution consolidating the Bay Area Rapid Transit District election to be held in the
City and County on November 3, 1998 with the General Municipal and Special Election
scheduled for the same date, and providing that the election precincts, voting places and
officers for election shall be the same as for the General Municipal and Special Election.
(Clerk of the Board)
File 98-1249, Resolution No.
(July 24, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
No. 40.
[Public Hearing - Eminent Domain]
Motion directing the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on August 24, 1998 at
3:00 p.m., to consider adopting a resolution of necessity in connection with a proposal to
acquire by eminent domain Lots 18, 35, 36, 37, 38, 68, 69 and 70 in Assessor’s Block 3724,
commonly known as 860 Howard Street, 1 Holland Court, 325 Minna Street and 150 Fourth
Street, in San Francisco for the Moscone Center Expansion Project. (Supervisor Kaufman)
File 98-1277, Motion No.
(July 29, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 3, 1998.)
Question on adoption.
Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
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IMPERATIVE CALENDAR
No. 41.
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 finds 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 finds by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this
time are purely commendatory.
Action
(c
[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at
this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the
attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.
Action
(d)
[Imperative Resolutions, if any]
Questions on the Imperative calendar
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES RECEIVED JULY 22 - JULY 29, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY
PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON AUGUST 3,1998
File 98-1250. [Board of Appeals] Ordinance amending Article 1, Part 111 of the Municipal
Code by amending Section 16, to reduce the number of votes required to grant a rehearing
from 4 to 3 when there is a vacant seat on the Board. (Board of Appeals) Referred to
Rules Committee.
File 98-1282. [Settlement of Grievance - MEA v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing
settlement of class grievance regarding medical reimbursement by the Municipal
Executives Association against the City and County of San Francisco by the payment of an
amount not to exceed a combined total of $350,000.00. (Department of Human
Resources) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-1283. [Stuart Beach v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the
sexual discrimination lawsuit titled Stuart Beach v. City and County of San Francisco, et
al, and grievance filed by Stuart Beach in an amount not to exceed $79,739.31. (Superior
Court No. 994-565) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-1285. [Unlitigated Claim - National Park Service] Ordinance authorizing
settlement of unlitigated claim of the United States Department of Interior, National Park
Service against the City and County of San Francisco for a total settlement of $508,709;
companion measure to File 98-1284. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Economic
Development, Transportation/ Technology Committee.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED JULY 22 - JULY 29, 1998, FOR REFERENCE BY
PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE ON AUGUST 3,1998
File 98-1246. [Gift Acceptance] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police
Department to accept the gift of a cargo and vehicle tracking system valued at
approximately $15,000. (Police) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 98-1247. [Contract] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health,
Population Health and Prevention Division, to enter into a subcontract in the amount of
$12,203 with the Northern California Cancer Center, the primary contractor, to
participate in a project to improve pap smear follow-up in a high-risk underserved
population and which includes indemnification, binding arbitration, and rights in data
clauses and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims
clauses; retroactive to March 1, 1998; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public
Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 98-1248. [Authorization to Indemnify] Resolution authorizing the City, acting
through its Commission on Aging and Department of Public Health, to enter into an
agreement indemnifying and holding harmless the Regents of the University of California.
(Commission on the Aging) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
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File 98-1251. [Zoo General Obligation Bond Issuance] Resolution providing for the
issuance of not to exceed $48,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of
San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Zoo Facilities Bonds, 1997), including the
issuance of an initial series thereof in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed
$11,000,000 and designated as the City and County of San Francisco General Obligation
Bonds (Zoo Facilities Bonds, 1997), Series 1998D; authorizing the execution, authentication
and registration of said Bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and
interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agent for said
Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; ratifying certain
actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary
actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds;
companion measure to File 98-1952; (Also File 170-97-9). (Mayor) Referred to Finance
Committee with request it be considered at the August 12, 1998 meeting.
File 98-1252. [Zoo General Obligation Bond Sale] Resolution authorizing and directing the
sale of not to exceed $11,000,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation
Bonds (Zoo Facilities Bonds, 1997), Series 1998D; prescribing the form and terms of said
Bonds; authorizing and execution, authentication and registration of said Bonds; providing
for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the
establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of official notice of sale of
Bonds and notice of intention to sell Bonds; directing the publication of official notice of
sale and notice of intention to sell Bonds; approving the form and execution of the official
statement relating thereto; approving the form of the continuing disclosure certificate;
approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and
granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with
the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds; companion measure to File
98-1251. (Also see File 170-97-9). (Mayor) Referred to Finance Committee, with
request it be considered at the August 3, 1998 meeting.
File 98-1255. [Used Oil Recycling Grant] Resolution authorizing the City Administrator
to accept and expend up to $514,897.00 in oil recycling grant funding from the California
Integrated Waste Management Board; waiving indirect costs. (City Administrator)
Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 98-1273. [Emergency Custody, Juvenile Ward of the Court] Resolution authorizing
Chief Probation Officer of the Juvenile Probation Department to renew a contract with
the California Youth Authority for emergency custody of a juvenile ward of the Court
from the County of San Francisco; providing for ratification of actions previously taken.
(Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 98-1274. [Diagnostic Treatment Services, Juvenile Ward] Resolution authorizing the
Chief Probation Officer of the Juvenile Probation Department to renew a contract with
the Cali1ornia Youth Authority for diagnostic and treatment services and temporary
detention not to exceed 90 days; providing for ratification of actions previously taken.
(Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
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File 98-1275. [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
Seventy Thousand-Eight Hundred Dollars ($370,800.00) for a project designated “Operation
Revitalization-Ocean View/Merced Heights/ Ingleside”, and rescinding Resolution
1109-97. (Police) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 98-1276. [Grant - State Funds] Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 101-98 (File No.
98-0084) and retroactively authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of
San Francisco to apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $150,000 made
available through the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) for the
continued operation of the “Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program” for the twelve
month period from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. (District Attorney) Referred to
Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 98-1278. [Eminent Domain - Moscone Center 111 Project] Resolution authorizing
acquisition of Lots 18, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 69, commonly known as 860 Howard Street, Lot
68 together with the improvements thereon and commonly known as 1 Holland Court or
325 Minna Street, and Lot 70 together with the improvements thereon, commonly known
as 150 Fourth Street, all in San Francisco Assessor’s Block 3724, by eminent domain for
the Moscone Center Expansion Project (the “Project”), and to adopt finding pursuant to
City Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 98-1277. Supervisor
Kaufman presented.
(Planning Commission Motion No. 14557 adopted March 12, 1998, affirming the
decision to issue a Negative Declaration; Planning Commission Resolution No. 14559 dated
March 12, 1998, adopting findings of conformity with the General Plan.)
Scheduled for public hearing before Board on August 24, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.
File 98-1279. [Prop J Contract, Intake/Shelter Services] Resolution concurring with the
Controller’s certification that intake and shelter services to status offenders can be
practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services
performed by City and County employees. (Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to
Finance Committee.
File 98-1280. [Purchase of 345 Randolph Street Property] Resolution authorizing the
purchase of at 345 Randolph Street (Assessor’s Parcel Number 7118/44) for the San
Francisco Public Library’s Oceanview Branch Library; and adopting findings under the
California Environmental Quality Act and findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section
101.1. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 98-1281. [Energy Conservation Grant] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of
the Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant of $70,000 from
the U.S. Department of Energy and the Urban Consortium Energy Task Force; ratification
of action previously taken. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Economic
Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
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File 98-1284. [Right-of-Way Permit, GGNRA Sewer Overflow Tunnel] Resolution
authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, on behalf of the Public Utilities
Commission, to execute a right-of-way permit to construct, operate and maintain a sewer
overflow tunnel and associated facilities within the boundaries of the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park System, United States Department
of Interior; companion measure to File 98-1285. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to
Economic Development, Transportation/Technology Committee.
Petitions and communications received July 22 to July 29 for reference by the President
to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk August
3, 1998.
1. From Municipal Court, submitting Municipal and Justice Court Summary Report for
May and June 1998.
2. From various departments, responding to Supervisor Newsom’s request regarding
hours of operation in connection with Customer Service Plan. Copy: Supervisor
Newsom. File 98-0349
Fire Department
Commission on the Environment
3. From Department of Human Services, responding to Supervisor Teng’s request
regarding homelessness in the Sunset. Copy: Supervisor Teng
4. From Department of Public Works, responding to Supervisor Leno’s inquiry regarding
Palace of Fine Arts League proposal for the installation and utilization of poster art
kiosks throughout the City. Copy: Supervisor Leno
5. From Purchasing Department, submitting amendment to the Resolution designating
Outreach Newspapers for FY 98-99. Finance Committee. File 98-1067, 98-1068
6. From Department of Parking and Traffic and Department of Public Works, regarding
renaming the block of Myrtle Street between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street to
Alice B. Toklas Place.
7. From Department of Public Health, submitting list of delinquent refuse liens and
nuisance removal cost. To Board for Public Hearing on August 24, 1998.
8. From Public Utilities Commission, regarding State requirement to assess the potential
for cross connections between the non-potable auxiliary water supply system operated
by the Fire Department and the City’s potable water system.
9. From Fire Department, regarding issues of overtime in the SFFD Stress Unit and
SFFD Payroll Office. Copy: Supervisor Kaufman
10. From Department of Public Works, indicating that the signatures with respect to the
appeal on 1200 9th Avenue is sufficient for appeal. File 98-1113. Hearing held July
27,l 998
11. From Purchasing Department, submitting implementation report from January to
June 1998 regarding Tropical Hardwood and Virgin Redwood ban.
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12. From Public Utilities Commission, submitting Declaration of Emergency for Sewer
Facilities located on:
Anza Street between 7th & 8th Avenues
Clay Street between Stockton & Power Streets and Joice Street
between Sacramento & Clay Street
Easement at 50 Scenic Way (within Assessor’s Block 1303)
13. From Department of Election, submitting Certification of Initiative Petition for:
Central Freeway
Residential Eviction Limitations, Owner or Relative Move-In
14. From Health Commission, urging support of Resolution #26-98 “Supporting the San
Francisco Healthy Cities: CHIPPS Senior Injury Prevention Collaborative Project”;
and Resolution #28-98 “Supporting a General Obligation Bond to Rebuild and Retrofit
Laguna Honda Hospital”. File 98-0788
15. From Department of Public Health, submitting Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement
Project Briefing Paper. Copy: Each Supervisor. File 98-1195
16. F r o m O f f i c e o f t h e C o n t r o l l e r , s u b m i t t i n g r e p o r t o n t h e s t a t u s o f t h e
recommendations of the 1996-97 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury.
17. From Planning Department, submitting 1997 Housing Inventory report.
18. From Planning Department, submitting San Francisco’s Neighborhoods: Evolving
Economic Activities report.
19. From Real Estate Department, submitting Real Property owned by City & County of
San Francisco as of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1998.
20. From John Entwistle, Jr., submitting resignation from serving on the Drug Abuse
Advisory Board. Copy: Rules Committee
21. From Superior Court, regarding inventory and appraisal of Zygmunt Arendt property.
File 98-0722
22. From State of California, Assemblyman Thomas McClintock, submitting proposal to
abolish California’s Car Tax.
23. From Spectrum Institute, request to send Cynthia Goldstein of the Human Relations
Commission to the Lavender Law Conference in Boston.
24. From United Steel Workers, regarding boycott of Wells Fargo Bank.
25. From California Power Exchange Corporation, urging participation in selecting Board
of Governors for the terms commencing January 1, 1999. Copy: Each Supervisor
26. From Fitzgerald, Abbott & Beardsley, submitting notification of intent to commence
proceedings regarding Sutro Tower Digital Television Antennas Final EIR, Building
Permit No. 9718925. Copy: City Attorney. File 98-0581
27. From Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society, murals by Gottardo Piazzoni at the old
Main Library. File 197-97-1
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28. From Rite Aid, Thrifty PayLess, requesting approval for a public convenience and
necessity determination for a Type 21 off-sale general liquor license located at 200
West Portal. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
29. From Chester L. and Ann L. Jung, requesting approval for a public convenience and
necessity determination for a Type 48 on-sale general liquor license located at 1275
Connecticut Street. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
30. From Thomas Campbell-Reed, requesting transfer of Type 48 liquor license from
1052-1058 Folsom Street to 1795 Geary Blvd. Housing and Neighborhood Services
Committee
31. From Diane Dasovic, requesting transfer of Type 21 liquor license from 1201 Taraval
Street to 2111-2115 Hayes Street. Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee
32. From Carriage Charter, regarding Sunshine Ordinance complaint against Chief of
Police. Copy: Each Supervisor
33. From John Jenkel, regarding Sunshine Ordinance complaint against Board of
Supervisors. Copy: Each Supervisor
34. From R. Sanwal, regarding cab services.
35. From Marie W. McCallum, expressing concern regarding noise/nuisance in the 700
block of Hayes Street.
36. From Lloyd Schloegel, regarding Laguna Honda Hospital. File 98-1196
37. From Margaret Karlsing, opposing the proposed changes to the Health Service
System. File 98-0829
38. From Patricia Long, supporting Dept. #61 Museums’ 790 Chapter 1998/99 City budget
proposal. Finance Committee. File 98-0849
39. From Scott J. MacLean, regarding Federal database.
40. From various signators, opposing the development of Rite Aid on 9th Avenue. (3
letters received) File 98-1113
41. From Rebecca Waite, supporting the development of Rite Aid on 9th Avenue. File
98-1113
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Legislation Pending Under the “30 Day Rule”
These items may not be heard by Committee until the date in the right hand column.
As Revised July 31, 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
Animal Care and Control, create 98-1118 Finance Medina 716198 WY98
one position Ordinance
Zoning Map Amendment, South 98-l 121 Economic Development, Newsom 716198 S/5/98
of Market Nighttime Ordinance Transportation and
Entertainment Special Use Technology
District and Core Entertainment
Subdistrict
South of Market Nighttime 98-1122
Entertainment Special Use Ordinance
District -
Folsom Street District Noise 98-1 I23
Level Exception Ordinance
Technology
Live/Work Unit, Sound 981124 Economic Development, Newsom 716198 8/S/98
Attenuation Ordinance Transportation and I I I I
Technology
Owner Move-In Reform-Senior 98-1158 Housing and Bierman 7113198 XI12198
Housing Protection II Ordinance Neighborhood Services
Bond Special Election-Nov. 98-l 196 Special Board Meeting Brown 7/20/98 S/19/98
Laguna Honda Ordinance July 23, 1998
Bond Special Election-Nov. 98-1199 Special Board Meeting Brown 7120198 8119198
$300,000,000 Partially‘Rescind Ordinance July 23, 1998
1992 Bonds
Laguna Honda General 98-1195 Special Board Meeting Brown 7120198 8119198
Obligation Bonds $5025 15.000 Resolution July 23, 1998
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