Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 5, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 5, 1999 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Meeting Board of Supervisors TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT ALICIA BECERRIL, SUE BIERMAN, AMOS BROWN, LESLIE KATZ, BARBARA KAUFMAN, MARK LENO, GAVIN NEWSOM, MABEL TENG, MICHAEL YAKI, LELAND Y. YEE Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Alicia Becerril, Sue Bierman, Amos Brown, Leslie Katz, Barbara Kaufman, Mark Leno, Gavin Newsom, Mabel Teng, Michael Yaki, Leland Y. Yee. Members Excused: None. Members Absent: None. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Katz, Teng - 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:05 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to approve the February 8, February 17 and February 22, 1999 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 990241 [Appropriation, Sheriff] Ordinance appropriating $1,092,766, Sheriff’s Department, from the General Fund Reserve and $521,687 from salary savings to fund additional staffing at County Jail #3, add residential substance abuse treatment beds, fund increased food service and workers’ compensation costs, and providing for the creation of 19 positions for fiscal year 1998-1999; funding for these positions was the subject of previous budgetary denial. (Controller) (Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 990242.) Ordinance No. 66-99 FINALLY PASSED 990242 [Public Employment] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), reflecting the creation of nineteen positions (Class 8304 Deputy Sheriff) in the Sheriff’s Office. (Department of Human Resources) (Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 990241.) Ordinance No. 67-99 FINALLY PASSED 990271 [MOU, Electrical Workers, Local 6] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article V.H. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6, and the City and County of San Francisco for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 69-99 FINALLY PASSED 990272 [MOU, Stationary Engineers, Local 39] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article V.1. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Stationary Engineers, Local 39, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 70-99 FINALLY PASSED 990273 [MOU, Teamsters, Local 216] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.F. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 71-99 FINALLY PASSED 990274 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (7410)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO and the Transport Workers of America, Local 250A (7410 Automotive Service Workers), and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 72-99 FINALLY PASSED 990276 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (9163)] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Section 19 (Drug Treatment) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO and the Transport Workers of America, Local 250A (9163 Transit Operators and Related Trainee Classifications), and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 73-99 FINALLY PASSED 990277 [MOU, Laborers Union, Local 261] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.E. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Laborers Union, Local 261 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 74-99 FINALLY PASSED 990278 [MOU, Glaziers and Glass Workers, Local 718] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.G of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Glaziers and Glass Workers, Local 718, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 75-99 FINALLY PASSED 990279 [MOU, Automotive Mechanics, Local 1414] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.J of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Automotive Mechanics Union Lodge No. 1414, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 76-99 FINALLY PASSED 990280 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (9163, Part-Time Operators] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Section 16 (benefits for part-time operators) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union Local 250A (Classification 9163 and Related Trainee Classifications), to provide a maximum amount of $225 per month toward dependent health care coverage for permanent part-time employees who regularly work a minimum of twenty hours per payroll period and upon completion of one year of continuous service, and to provide that the City will pick up the employee’s share of contribution to the applicable SFERS retirement plan for permanent part-time employees at a rate of: 2.5% following one day to six months of continuous service; 5% following six months to one year of continuous service; and 7.5% following one year of continuous service. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 77-99 FINALLY PASSED 990317 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 200] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO and the Transport Workers of America, Local 200, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 78-99 FINALLY PASSED 990373 [MOU, Local 790] Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Section 32 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Local 790 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2000. (Department of Human Resources) Ordinance No. 79-99 FINALLY PASSED 990410 [Unrepresented Employees Compensation, Fiscal Year 1999-2000] Mayor Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensations are subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in classes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and conditions of employment and methods of payment, effective July 1, 1999. (Fiscal impact.) Ordinance No. 80-99 FINALLY PASSED 990395 [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving the Post-Security Master Retail/Duty Free Concession Lease in the new International Terminal between DFS Group L.P., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Resolution No. 283-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee 990435 [Grant - Private] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Network, Maxine Hall Health Center, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Family Violence Prevention Fund for the Domestic Violence Prevention Project and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Department of Public Health) Resolution No. 285-99 ADOPTED 990479 [Grant -State] Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $231,565 from the California State Department of Health Services for a targeted Medi-Cal outreach project. (Department of Human Services) Resolution No. 286-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Rules Committee 990364 [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. (Clerk of the Board) (Appointing James Morrison to succeed Daniel Seltzer, Seat No. 4, must represent a bicycle organization, for unexpired portion of three year term ending December 31, 1999.) Resolution No. 281-99 ADOPTED 990579 [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health Board. (Rules Committee) (Appointing Nancy Frappier to succeed Toye Moses, Seat No. 2, must be a nominee of Supervisor Katz and must be a health professional, new three year term ending August 31, 2001.) Resolution No. 288-99 ADOPTED 990580 [Appointment] Resolution appointing member to the Advisory Council to the Commission on Aging. (Rules Committee) (Appointing Edd Dundas to succeed Joan Emerson, Seat No. 10, must be a nominee of Supervisor Katz, for new two year term ending March 31, 2001.) Resolution No. 289-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 990072 [Street Vacation and Sale - Hester Avenue] Ordinance ordering the summary vacation and sale of portions of Hester Avenue, making findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highway Code Chapter 4 Sections 8330 Et Seq. (Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law, Summary vacation), making findings of conformity with the General Plan and Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and requesting official actions in connection with the vacation and sale. (Real Estate Department) Ordinance No. 65-99 FINALLY PASSED 990265 [Parking Regulations, Portion of 6th Avenue] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.23 regarding parking regulations on a portion of 6th Avenue (east side of 6th Avenue, from 272 feet to 334 feet south of Geary Boulevard). (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Adds Traffic Code Section 32.6.23.) Ordinance No. 68-99 FINALLY PASSED 990430 [Landmark Designation, Fireboat House] Ordinance designating the Fireboat House, Pier 22 1/2, as Landmark No. 225 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4, of the Planning Code. (Planning Department) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14775 adopted January 28, 1999, approving the landmark designation; Landmarks Preservation Advisory Committee Resolution No. 510 adopted November 18, 1998, initiating the landmark designation of the property and recommending Planning Commission approval; Final landmark designation report dated November 18, 1998.) Ordinance No. 81-99 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS From the Clerk 990259 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 2161 Sutter Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee 990260 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 2161 Sutter Street] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) March 22, 1999 - Pending amendment to insert the following language: On title, line 4, after "Streets" insert "and approving granting a conditional use permit subject to conditions imposed by Planning Commission and additional conditions"; amend line 15 by inserting, "MOVED, That the Board of Supervisors approves granting a conditional use permit subject to conditions imposed by Planning Commission and additional conditions as follows: The Department of Human Services and the Department of Building Inspection shall conduct regular and periodic inspections of 2161 Sutter Street, and shall take all actions necessary to enforce compliance by the applicant with all City laws which apply to the operation of this facility." The roll was called on the pending amendment. Motion No. M99-35 AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, and approving granting a conditional use permit subject to conditions imposed by Planning Commission and additional conditions and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee 990261 [Findings - 2161 Sutter Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M99-36 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following individuals concerning 2161 Sutter Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown The following individuals addressed the Board: Michelle Hagan, Male speaker, Edward Kramer, Stan Roman. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Teng assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following two items. Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 990212 [Appropriation, Fire Department] Mayor Ordinance appropriating retroactively $1,685,431, Fire Department, from General Fund Reserve to fund the increases cost of providing emergency medical service (911) and for training Fire Department staff in the use of the new emergency communications system and automated information system and providing for the creation of 18 positions for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $386,900 on reserve. (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 990213.) Supervisor Bierman moved to amend title, line 4, by deleting "; placing $386,900 on reserve" and page two, lines 13 and 14, by deleting the entire "Section 3". Ordinance No. 84-99 Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki Noes: 4 - Ammiano, Leno, Newsom, Yee Ordinance appropriating retroactively $1,685,431, Fire Department, from General Fund Reserve to fund the increases cost of providing emergency medical service (911) and for training Fire Department staff in the use of the new emergency communications system and automated information system and providing for the creation of 18 positions for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 990213.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee 990213 [Public Employment] Mayor Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999) reflecting the creation of 18 positions retroactively, at the Fire Department. (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 990212.) Ordinance No. 85-99 PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee The President resumed the Chair. 990438 [Appropriation, Public Library] Supervisor Teng Ordinance appropriating $481,000, Public Library, of Public Library Preservation Funds, for the purchase of books and materials, installation of portable shelves at the Brooks Hall, development of back-up HVAC system, and purchase of a new video editing system, for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Public Library) (Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 990389.) Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 86-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990389 [Public Library Supplemental Appropriation - State Funds] Supervisor Teng Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to retroactively accept and expend a total of $481,000 from the California State Library, Public Library Foundation Program, augmenting the fiscal year 1998-1999 budget with a supplemental appropriation of $481,000. (Public Library) (Companion measure to File 990438.) Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 282-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990434 [Lease of Property] Resolution authorizing the lease of real property at 3801 Third Street, Suite 205, for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 284-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown 990530 [Parking Meter Revenue Refunding Bonds] Resolution approving the issuance of Parking Meter Revenue Refunding Bonds (not to exceed $23,500,000) of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form of, and authorizing execution and delivery of 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; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate action in connection therewith. (Mayor) Resolution No. 287-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee 990215 [Lands Legacy Initiative] Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Yaki, Katz, Brown Resolution supporting President Clinton’s "Lands Legacy Initiative" and urging Congress to pass. Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 280-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendation of the Rules Committee 981596 [False Endorsements on Campaign Literature] Supervisors Brown, Ammiano Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Administrative Code by adding a new Article X11D, Sections 16.550 to 16.555 to prohibit false endorsements on campaign literature. (Ethics Commission) (Adds Sections 16.550 to 16.555.) Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 83-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Planthold, live-work units compliance with Americans with Disability Act accessibility issues; Regis Rosetta, legalization of illegal units, Muni services Ken Kelley, dismissal of Los Almos computer scientist; Professor Ching-Sen Yeung, dismissal of Los Almos computer scientist, Wan Ho Lee; Joann Norstrom, protect local small businesses; David Hirst, Fire Department overtime issue; Jakkee Bryson, Episcopal shelter report; Hartland Hotel resident, housing; Vernon Cameron, support Supervisors work; Male speaker, supports televised handicapped meetings. 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. 990590 [State Legislation, SB 423, Medicaid Funding] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Leno, Katz Resolution opposing Senate Bill 423, which will, in part, prohibit certain federal payments for methadone maintenance programs which do not have abstinence within six months as a primary goal. Supervisors Leno, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 290-99 ADOPTED 990591 [Census Implementation Plan] Supervisors Teng, Katz, Bierman, Becerril, Newsom, Yaki Resolution urging Congress, President Bill Clinton and the U.S. Bureau of Census to develop an implementation plan for Census 2000 that will ensure the most accurate decennial census possible, including plans to measure and correct any identified undercounts of the general population, urging Congress to appropriate adequate funding for local governments and community-based organizations to provide outreach to the difficult-to-count populations in their communities, urging the Bureau of Census to spend a significant portion of its marketing and advertising budget to target low-income communities, people of color, limited-English proficient individuals and other difficult-to-count populations. Supervisors Becerril, Newsom, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 291-99 ADOPTED 990592 [National March for Justice to Protest Police Brutality] Supervisors Brown, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to support the National March for Justice to protest police brutality to be held in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 1999. Supervisors Newsom, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 292-99 ADOPTED 990593 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Resolution commending John Taylor for receiving the James Madison Freedom of Information Award in recognition of his lifelong commitment to open government. Resolution No. 293-99 ADOPTED 990594 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Newsom, Kaufman, Bierman, Teng, Brown, Yaki Resolution commending Rita Semel for being honored by Assemblywoman Carole Migden as the California Assembly’s Woman of the Year from the 13th Assembly District. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 294-99 ADOPTED 990595 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending Kate Kendell for being honored by Senator Jackie Speier as the California Senator’s Woman of the Year from the 8th Senate District. Supervisors Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 295-99 ADOPTED 990596 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Bierman, Katz, Teng, Brown, Yaki Resolution commending Peter Pastreich for his achievements as the San Francisco Symphony’s Executive Director. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 296-99 ADOPTED 990597 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Brown, Yaki Resolution commending Mr. Jon Jan for his outstanding musical contributions to the Asian American Community and declaring April 10, 1999 to be "Jon Jang Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Brown, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 297-99 ADOPTED 990598 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Yaki Resolution commending Ting Shao Kuang on his contribution of "Beautiful Dreamer" to the World Federation of the United Nations Associations and declaring April 3, 1999 to be "Ting Shao Kuang Day" in San Francisco. Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 298-99 ADOPTED 990599 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Katz, Newsom, Becerril, Bierman, Leno, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending Belva Davis as she retires from her distinguished career in television broadcasting. Supervisors Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 299-99 ADOPTED 990603 [Legislative Analyst Report] Supervisors Teng, Ammiano, Katz Motion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to perform an analysis and make recommendations on how the City’s civil service system could be revised to enable departments to provide permanent employment opportunities for workfare workers. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Motion No. M99-37 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown The President resumed the Chair. IMPERATIVE AGENDA 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 the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown Imperative Resolution 990618 [Commendation] Supervisor Katz Resolution honoring the leadership of the Honorable Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade for Canada. Resolution No. 300-99 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 990543 [Mid-Mission Zoning Map Amendment (Liquor Moratorium)] Supervisor Katz Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property generally bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Mission Street, Randall Street, San Jose Avenue and Guerrero Street by changing the property use classifications to add Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District; amending Planning Code Section 781.8 to change the boundaries of the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District to add property generally bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Mission Street, Randall Street, San Jose Avenue and Guerrero Street; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Amends Section 781.8.) (Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 14815 and 14816 adopted May 6, 1999 recommending approval; Certificate of Determination of Exemption dated 4/12/99. 3/22/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 4/21/1999. 4/5/99, SUBSTITUTED. SUBSTITUTED in Board by Supervisor Katz, bearing new title. CLERICAL CORRECTION on title, line 8, correct "boundries" to "boundaries". 4/5/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 4/21/1999. 04/09/99 - Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. 990623 [Graffiti Abatement Procedures] Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom, Yaki, Becerril, Katz, Brown Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 1304 and 1305 relating to graffiti abatement procedures for subsequent graffiti on the same property for the 12 month period following the initial removal and to exclude owner option to consent to Director’s removal of subsequent graffiti on the same property for the 12 month period following the initial removal. (Amends Sections 1304 and 1305.) 4/5/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 5/5/1999. 990624 [Healthy Air and Smog Prevention] Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Yaki Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 85, Sections 85.1 through 85.10, establishing a Clean Air Program within the Department of Administrative Services, establishing a Clean Air Advisory Committee, establishing a program to develop infrastructures for alternative fuel vehicles, establishing criteria for the City’s procurement of zero-emission and ultra-low emission vehicles, and encouraging private and regional public entities doing business in San Francisco to use ultra-low and cleaner emission vehicles; amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.21A to prohibit parking by non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays; amending traffic code Section 32.22 to provide the authority to remove non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays. (Adds Administrative Code Sections 85.1 through 85.10; adds Traffic Code Section 32.21A; amends Section 32.22.) 4/5/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Health and Environment Committee, expires on 5/5/1999. Resolutions 990625 [Appointment] Supervisor Leno Resolution approving the appointment of Mr. William Fazand to the Board of Directors of the Treasure Island Development Authority. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 990626 [Home Health Contractual Services] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to expend funds and add staff resources to replace grant funded home health contractual services with services provided by City staff. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 375-99 990627 [Lease of Real Property, Windsor Hotel] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution authorizing and approving the master lease by and between the City and County, for the Department of Public Health, as tenant, and Michael J. Bovo Associates Incorporated, as landlord, for the Windsor Hotel, located at 238 Eddy Street. (Fiscal impact.) 4/5/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 5/5/1999. Resolution No. 376-99 990628 [On Line Shopping: SHOPSF.COM] Supervisor Becerril Resolution urging the design of a web site with on-line shopping to promote the City, to generate revenue and to assist San Francisco businesses in creating an on-line presence. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee. 990629 [State legislation, AB 222, The Dignity for All Students Act] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Yaki Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 222, the Dignity for All Students Act. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 309-99 990630 [State Legislation, SB 16, Prevailing Wage Protection] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Katz Resolution supporting SB 16, which codified prevailing wage protection for public works projects in California. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 310-99 990631 [First Family Pledge] Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Katz, Teng, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Kaufman, Becerril, Brown, Bierman Resolution urging San Franciscans to take the First Family Pledge in support of organ and tissue donation. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 311-99 990632 [Federal Legislation, HR 982, S 227, S 5, Needle Exchange Funds] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Ammiano, Katz Resolution opposing federal legislation, including H.R. 982; S. 227 and Section 3005 of S. 5, otherwise known as the "Drug-Free Century Act", which would prohibit federal funding from directly or indirectly supporting needle exchange. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 312-99 990633 [Budget Augmentation, Child Care Subsidies] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Ammiano, Yaki, Katz Resolution supporting the proposed $300 million budget augmentation in the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review for child care subsidies for low-income working families. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 313-99 990634 [Federal Investigation] Supervisor Yee Resolution urging United States Attorney General Janet Reno, the United States Justice Department and United States Energy Secretary Bill Richardson to immediately launch a fair, impartial investigation to find the truth about Dr. Wen Ho Lee. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 314-99 990635 [Tenderloin Elementary School Vietnamese Bilingual Program] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Katz Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to implement a Vietnamese bilingual education program at Tenderloin Elementary School. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 315-99 990636 [Proclamation] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Katz Resolution declaring Monday, April 5, 1999 as BART and American Red Cross Earthquake Preparedness Day in San Francisco. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 316-99 990637 [Lease of Van, Delancey Street Foundation] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council to lease a Chevrolet Astro passenger van, V.I.N. 1GNDM19W4XB129948, to the Delancey Street Foundation, for a period of seven years (renewable thereafter at the discretion of the Director, Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council) for the hereafter mentioned purposes, for the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per annum, payable in full at lease inception, and requiring the Delancey Street Foundation to maintain insurance coverages, including the City and County as named insured, which shall be approved by the City and County’s risk manager, and the maintenance of such insurance being an express condition of this lease. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 317-99 990638 [State Legislation, AB 16, In-Home Supportive Services] Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Newsom, Katz Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 16, In-home Supportive Services, which requires the State of California to share with the counties the cost of in-home supportive service wages above the State minimum wage at the same sharing ratio paid for all other IHSS costs, and urging its passage by the State Legislature with adequate funding. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 301-99 990639 [Cell Phone Use in Car Restriction] Supervisor Brown Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to support efforts to restrict cell phone use in cars. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 990640 [Grant, Federal Funds] Supervisor Katz Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works and the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for, accept and expend up to $2,976,264 in Federal Surface Transportation Program/Congestion Management and Air Quality Improvement Program funds with required local matching funds of $342,270 for transportation capital projects. (Pavement renovation project of Lake Merced Boulevard/Golden Gate Park Kezar Drive Path/Lincoln Way/Kezar Drive/3rd Avenue and Panhandle Path improvements/Brotherhood Way/Alemany Boulevard/Orizaba Avenue Intersection project.) 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 318-99 990641 [Grant, State Funds] Supervisor Katz Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works and the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to execute documents necessary to apply for, accept and expend $506,895 of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects for FY 1999-2000 and reallocating $20,000 in prior year (FY 1996-1997) funds. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 990642 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Yee, Bierman, Teng, Brown, Newsom, Katz, Becerril Resolution commending the Glen Park Association for its plan to negotiate a replacement tenant to occupy the lot commonly known as 2815 Diamond Street in order to provide appropriate services to the Glen Park neighborhood. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 319-99 990643 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz Resolution commending Kampaign Kidz for their efforts to identify safe havens for all children in San Francisco and urging all City departments to direct their employees to assist all persons, especially children, who are in need of any emergency services. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 320-99 990644 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Yaki, Katz Resolution commending Sandra Akiko Ouye Mori for being honored by Assemblyman Kevin Shelley as the California Assembly’s Woman of the Year from the 12th Assembly District. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 321-99 990645 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Brown, Leno, Newsom, Katz, Yee, Bierman, Kaufman, Ammiano, Becerril Resolution commending "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month," and declaring May 1999 as "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" in the City and County of San Francisco. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 322-99 990646 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Becerril, Leno, Bierman Resolution commending Dr. Donald E. Green on his consecration as Bishop. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 323-99 990647 [Proclamation] Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Teng, Becerril Resolution declaring April 1999 as STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Awareness Month. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 324-99 990655 [Proclamation] Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Yaki, Katz Resolution recognizing California Poets in the Schools’ 35-year history of providing excellent arts education to San Francisco students and proclaiming April 27, 1999, California Poets in the Schools (W)rap the Bay Day. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 325-99 Requests for Hearing 990648 [Graffiti Special Investigation Unit, Police Department] Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom, Yaki, Becerril, Katz, Brown Hearing to consider the creation of a graffiti special investigations unit at the San Francisco Police Department. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 990649 [Public Health Service Hospital] Supervisor Yaki Hearing to consider the Presidio Trust plans for the former United States Public Health Service Hospital and the impact on neighboring communities. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 990650 [National Center for Strategic Non-profit Planning and Community Leadership] Supervisor Yaki Hearing to consider the National Center for Strategic Non-profit Planning and Community Leadership’s efforts in San Francisco to strengthen fragile families and provide support networks for non-custodial fathers. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 990651 [Board Off-Site Meeting, October 4, 1999] Supervisor Yaki Hearing to consider requesting the Board of Supervisors hold their regularly scheduled meeting of October 4, 1999 in the Richmond District at either George Washington High School or Presidio Middle School. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 990652 [Paramedic Services] Supervisors Yee, Newsom Hearing to consider the cost of transferring paramedic services from the Health Department to the Fire Department. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 990653 [Health Services System] Supervisor Yee Hearing to evaluate the responsiveness of the Health Services System. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 990654 [Healthcare Crisis] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to investigate the healthcare crisis in the City and County of San Francisco especially skilled nursing bed shortage, the role of not-for-profit hospitals, impact of incorporation of the City’s healthcare system, shortage of emergency medical services, the role of the San Francisco Healthcare Commission, public accountability and the Sunshine Ordinance. 4/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Motions 990656 [Finance and Labor Committee Off-Site Meetings] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom Motion setting special off-site meetings of the Finance and Labor Committee for the purposes of receiving community input on the City and County of San Francisco’s 1999-2000 Budget. April 27, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. April 28, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Bayview Police Station. April 29, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Presidio Middle School. May 1, 1999; 12pm-2 pm, Jean Parker Elementary School. May 4, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Alvarado Elementary School. May 5, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Newcomer High School. May 6, 1999; 7 pm-9 pm, Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-40 990657 [Suspend 30 Day Rule] Supervisors Teng, Bierman Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, resolution creating the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area, which is generally bounded by Garcia Avenue, Vasquez Avenue, Kensington Way and Ulloa Street and traversed by Edgehill Way; imposing an order prohibiting action on applications for permits or other land use entitlements, subject to specific exemptions, in the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area while the Board of Supervisors considers adoption of Interim Zoning Controls to protect the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area; and making a finding of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-41 990658 [Suspend 30 Day Rule] Supervisors Teng, Bierman Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, resolution creating the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area, which is generally bounded by Garcia Avenue, Vasquez Avenue, Kensington Way and Ulloa Street and traversed by Edgehill Way; imposing Interim Zoning Controls for eighteen (18) months in the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area to prohibit the approval of permits or other land use entitlements, subject to specific exemptions, for property in the Edgehill Mountain Slope Hazard Area; and making a finding of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-42 990659 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. 4/5/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-43 Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 990576 [Vanpool Permit Parking Program] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Article 20 (Sections 700 through 714, inclusive), adding a Vanpool Parking Permit Program. (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Adds Article 20, Sections 700 through 714, inclusive.) 3/25/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Ordinance No. 114-99 990607 [Traffic Regulations, Bay Street] Ordinance repealing Traffic Code Section 175.21 and adding Section 174.09, changing the speed limit on Bay Street (between The Embarcadero and Fillmore Street) from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Repeals Traffic Code Section 175.21, adds Section 174.09.) 3/30/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Ordinance No. 115-99 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 990575 [Grant, Summer Food Service Program] Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept and expend $564,098 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for needy children; waiving indirect costs. (Mayor) 3/25/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 366-99 990604 [Tire Recycling Grant Program] Supervisor Becerril Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Community Development to accept and expend, up to $25,000 in Tire Recycling Grant Funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, (CIWMB); waiving indirect cost. (Mayor) 3/30/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 330-99 990606 [Health Service Trust Fund Contribution] Resolution establishing monthly contribution amount to Health Service Trust Fund (City and County of San Francisco, Unified School District, and Community College for fiscal year 1999-2000). (Department of Human Resources) (Fiscal impact.) 3/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 369-99 990609 [Emergency Repair, Anza Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Anza Street from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue - $194,291. (Public Utilities Commission) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 370-99 990610 [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving the New International Terminal Newsstand Lease between CalStar Retail, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 371-99 990611 [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving the New International Terminal Nature Theme Store lease between Discovery Channel Stores, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 372-99 990612 [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving the New International Terminal Golf Shop Lease between Golf on the Avenue, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 373-99 990613 [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer for the Juvenile Probation Department to apply for retroactively, accept and expend grant funds in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Two Dollars ($497,502.00), from the State of California Board of Corrections for the Repeat Offender Prevention Program, and placing Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Two Dollars ($397,502.00) on reserve pending selection of a contractor. (Juvenile Probation Department) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 331-99 990614 [Grant - Federal] Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively apply for, accept and expend Stewart B. McKinney Supportive Housing Grants in a total amount not to exceed $9,926,979 over the grant term period from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Department of Human Services) 3/31/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 374-99 Requests Granted By Supervisors Leno, Newsom, that letter be sent to the City Attorney requesting legislation be drafted which would require businesses contracting with the City and County of San Francisco to form W-5’s and Schedule EICs to low-wage employees. By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the City Attorney requesting legislation be drafted amending all pertinent sections of the Municipal Code which would retroactively require a sprinkler system be installed in certain hotel rooms, both transient and residential, in the City and County of San Francisco By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the City Attorney requesting legislation be drafted amending the Administrative Code granting the Department of Building Inspection’s housing inspectors the authority to assess administrative fines, with exemptions from such fines if abatement is attained within a certain time frame, for violations of the Housing Code of the City and County of San Francisco. By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the. City Attorney requesting legislation be drafted to authorize installation of a Stop sign at Clay and Fillmore Streets. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to the Director, Department of Public Works requesting the department repair and clean the defacement of the Herb Caen plaque located south of the Ferry Building. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to the Honorable Public Health Commission and Director, Department of Public Health, requesting their presence when the hearing to investigate the healthcare crisis in San Francisco is scheduled for consideration by the Public Health and Environment Committee. File 990654. By Supervisor Becerril, that letter be sent to the City Attorney requesting she work with the Clerk of the Board to revise and update the Rules of Order to meet the needs of the Board of In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Elizabeth Dubbs Goldeen (Supervisor Kaufman) Jerry Smith (Supervisor Ammiano) Wilson Riles (By the entire Board) Percy Long Brown (Supervisor Brown) Wha Sook Kim (By the entire Board) Joanne Bluer (Supervisor Katz) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:41 p.m. adjourned. Gloria L. Young, Clerk N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set 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 May 10, 1999. 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 Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited. 05/14/99