Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 26, 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 26, 1999 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Calendar 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 2:06 p.m. On call of the roll, all Supervisors were noted in attendance. Quorum present. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to approve the March 15 and March 22, 1999 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, 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 guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Supervisor Kaufman introduced Ms. Dudley, California Poets in the School and six young poets. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the fourth and fifth graders read their poems. Moment of Silence At the request of Supervisor Yee, the Board of Supervisors stopped its proceedings for a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Littleton, Colorado incident. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 981935 [Parking Facility Leases and Management Agreements] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 17.11 to require that all leases and management agreements for parking facilities be awarded through a competitive process and that such parking facility leases and management agreements be approved by the Board of Supervisors. (Amends Section 17.11.) Ordinance No. 104-99 FINALLY PASSED 990377 [Appropriation, District Attorney] Ordinance appropriating $600,000, District Attorney, of Federal and State Public Assistance for the adaptation of San Francisco’s Computer Assisted Support Enforcement System (CASES), a child support operating system throughout the California counties for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Ordinance No. 109-99 FINALLY PASSED 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) Resolution No. 370-99 ADOPTED 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) Resolution No. 371-99 ADOPTED 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) Resolution No. 372-99 ADOPTED 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) Resolution No. 373-99 ADOPTED 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. Resolution No. 375-99 ADOPTED 990673 [Lease Agreement, Airport - South City Industrial Company, LLC] Resolution approving lease agreement for office/warehouse space at 245 South Spruce Avenue, South San Francisco, between South City Industrial Company, LLC, as lessor, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as lessee. (Airport Commission) Resolution No. 332-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee 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) Resolution No. 366-99 ADOPTED 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) Resolution No. 374-99 ADOPTED 990662 [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively accept and expend State general funds in the amount of $137,779 through the execution of a contract with the State of California Department of Education for participation by the City and County in the State’s Child Care and Development Program for the fiscal year 1998-1999. (Department of Human Services) Resolution No. 377-99 ADOPTED Recommendation of Public Utilities Committee 981982 [Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano Resolution creating a Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force to provide input to the City and County of San Francisco regarding the sale, operation and maintenance of the Potrero power plant and to complete its work by December 31, 2000. Supervisor Yee requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 362-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 990006 [Motor Vehicles for Hire] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Police Code Sections 1077 and 1185 to make violation of the Taxi Commission rules for taxicabs an infraction and establishing fines. (Amends Sections 1077 and 1185.) Ordinance No. 106-99 FINALLY PASSED 990528 [Parking Regulations, Portion of Turk Street] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.24, regarding parking regulations on a portion of Turk Street (south side of Turk from 145 feet to 435 feet east of Laguna Street). (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Adds Section 32.6.24.) Ordinance No. 111-99 FINALLY PASSED 990529 [Parking Regulations, Portion of 7th Street] Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.25, regarding parking regulations on a portion of 7th Street (east side of 7th Street, from 178 feet to 246 feet south of Bryant Street). (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Adds Section 32.6.25.) Ordinance No. 112-99 FINALLY PASSED 990571 [Summary Street Vacation/Sale of Portion of Ils Lane] Ordinance ordering the summary vacation and authorizing sale of a portion of Ils Lane located within Block 195 (bounded by Washington, Kearny and Jackson Streets, and Columbus Avenue), for $2,500 to the Roman Catholic Archbishop, making findings under California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330 through 8336, 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. 113-99 FINALLY PASSED 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.) Ordinance No. 114-99 FINALLY PASSED 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.) Ordinance No. 115-99 FINALLY PASSED 982077 [Ramped Taxis] Supervisors Newsom, Teng Ordinance amending Police Code Section 1148.1 to reduce the commitment to operate a ramped taxi permit from ten (10) years to five (5) years. (Amends Section 1148.1.) Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 105-99 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Teng REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 990298 [Card Check Ordinance] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Ammiano, Yee Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 23.32, 23.33, 23.34 of the ordinance governing labor representation procedures in hotel and restaurant developments in which the City has an ongoing proprietary interest (The Card Check Ordinance) in order to clarify certain defined terms, notice requirements, contract language requirements, exemptions and applicablity of ordinance to pre-existing agreements and by adding Sections 23.36 and 23.37 regarding effective date, applicability and severability. (Amends Sections 23.32, 23.33, 23.34; adds Sections 23.36 and 23.37.) Ordinance No. 108-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Kaufman 990404 [Appropriation, Department of Public Health] Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano, Brown, Teng Ordinance appropriating $1,158,352, Department of Public Health, from the General Fund Reserve for professional services and materials and supplies to provide for Community Mental Health (CMHS) pharmacy services for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Fiscal impact.) Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Ordinance No. 110-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Kaufman Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee 990211 [Commission on Animal Control and Welfare] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Ordinance amending Health Code Section 41.1 (Commission of Animal Control and Welfare) to designate that only members appointed by the Board of Supervisors shall constitute voting members. (Amends Section 41.1.) Ordinance No. 107-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 990245 [Appropriation, Public Utilities Commission] Ordinance appropriating $690,000, Public Utilities Commission, from Water Fund Balance, $306,855 from Hetchy Fund Balance and $306,855 from Clean Water Fund (a total of $1,303,710) to fund the cost of remodeling at 875 Stevenson Street in order to accommodate the PUC staff for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $91,400 on reserve. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Ordinance No. 117-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990431 [Appropriation, Ethics Commission] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom Ordinance appropriating $56,000, Ethics Commission, from the General Fund Reserve to an On-Line Electronic Filing Program through a work order with the Department of Telecommunication Systems (DTIS) for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller) Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Ordinance No. 119-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990508 [Commuter Choice Program] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Bierman Resolution authorizing the Department of Administrative/Commute Assistance Program to create and implement a one-year pilot commuter choice program enabling employers to offer employees the option to "pre-tax" commute-related transportation expenses under Section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Resolution No. 365-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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) Supervisor Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 330-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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.) Resolution No. 369-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano 990627 [Lease of Real Property, Windsor Hotel] Supervisors Ammiano, Teng Resolution authorizing and approving the master lease by and between the City and County, for the Department of Public Health, as tenant, and 238 Windsor Associates, as landlord, for the Windsor Hotel, located at 238 Eddy Street. (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 376-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990684 [1999 Affordable Housing Bond Sale] Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano, Brown, Katz Resolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $20,000,000 City and County of San Francisco taxable general obligation bonds (Affordable Housing) Series 1999A; prescribing the form and terms of said bonds; authorizing the 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 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. Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 378-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee 982076 [Signs, Banners, Handbills Regulations] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Police Code by repealing Article X, Sections 675 to 679, inclusive, and 685 and Article XIV, Sections 975 to 984, inclusive; by amending Public Works Code by adding Article 5.6, Sections 184.56 to 184.68, inclusive, to regulate the posting of signs on City-owned lamp posts or utility poles and to establish a registration fee for persons wishing to post any sign more than 11 inches in height on a commercial street; and by adding Article 5.7, Sections 184.69 to 184.78, inclusive, regulating the distribution of handbills on private premises and the display of banners and to establish a registration fee for persons wishing to distribute handbills on private premises. (Repeals Police Code Sections 675 to 679, 685, 975 to 984; Adds Public Works Code Sections 184.56 to 184.68, 184.69 to 184.78.) Supervisor Kaufman presented an amendment of the whole (technical amendments). Ordinance No. 116-99 Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Supervisors Brown, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990310 [Child Care Planning and Advisory Council] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 5.200 to give the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council additional powers and duties in conformance with State law and by changing the composition of the council to conform to State law. (Amends Section 5.200.) Supervisors Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Ordinance No. 118-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990588 [Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Ammiano, Brown, Becerril, Newsom Resolution creating the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection 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 Protection Area while the Board of Supervisors considers adoption of Interim Zoning Controls to protect the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area; and making a finding of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Companion measure to File 990589.) Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 367-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 990589 [Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Ammiano, Brown, Becerril, Newsom Resolution creating the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection 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 Protection Area to prohibit the approval of permits or other land use entitlements, subject to specific exemptions, for property in the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area; and making a finding of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Companion measure to File 990588.) Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 368-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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) Resolution No. 331-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendation of the Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee 990507 [Jury System, One Day or One Trial Program] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Teng Resolution urging and supporting the Judges of the San Francisco Superior Court in adopting the "One Day or One Trial" jury selection system as quickly as possible; the Judicial Council to adopt a rule of court to implement State legislation requiring "One Day or One Trial" with all due haste and to consider developing pre-hardship provisions for jurors; the San Francisco Superior Court to place on the internet information necessary for persons called for jury duty; and the State Legislature to budget as needed to facilitate setting up this system. Supervisors Ammiano, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 363-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair. PUBLIC COMMENT Kaan Erol, no evidence of Armenian genocide; J. B. Saunders, homeless issues; Glen Allan Keifer, candidate for Mayor; Lloyd Schlegal, City Planning report on housing and industrial zones; Vernon, respect supervisors; Tom Phillips, Statue of Equality of All Things to replace the "Foot" sculpture; Alan Shipley, mental health for children and homeless, affordable housing; Male speaker, oppose resolution concerning Armenian genocide; Deborah James, support Fair Trade Day; Elizabeth Kirsher, human life,quality of life issues; Outdoor resident, homeless quality of life issues; Abdalla Megahed, sympathy to families of Columbine High School incident. The President resumed the Chair. Recommendation of Rules Committee 990123 [Meeting Schedule] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the November 29, 1999 and December 27, 1999 meeting and by canceling all Board and committee meetings from August 24 through September 12, 1999, and by rescheduling the September 20, 1999 meeting to September 21, 1999; scheduling the Board of Supervisors January 3, 2000 meeting to Tuesday, January 4, 2000. Resolution No. 364-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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. 990736 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Teng, Katz Resolution commending Officer Brian Peagler for enhancing the City and County of San Francisco’s quality of life, in general, and the quality of life of Western Addition residents, in particular, by reducing the effectiveness of gang related activities in that community. Supervisors Newsom, Teng, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 379-99 ADOPTED 990755 [Assembly Bill 1185] Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Becerril, Katz Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1185 and urging the California State Assembly to pass AB 1185 to add an acupuncturist to the Industrial Medical Council. Supervisors Ammiano, Yaki, Becerril, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 380-99 ADOPTED 990756 [Assembly Bill 1475] Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Ammiano, Becerril, Teng Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1475, the Safe Routes to School Bill of 1999, and urging the State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve the bill as soon as possible. Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 381-99 ADOPTED 990757 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Katz Resolution commending Charles "Les" Andersen for his extraordinary commitment to generations of San Francisco kids and declaring April 28, 1999, to be "Charles ’Les’ Andersen Day" in San Francisco. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 382-99 ADOPTED 990758 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Kaufman, Yaki, Katz Resolution commending Gladys Hu on her 80th birthday, and declaring April 24, 1999, to be "Gladys Hu Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 383-99 ADOPTED 990760 [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. Motion No. M99-47 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 990741 [Pedestrian Safety] Supervisor Brown Ordinance prohibiting persons from standing, sitting or lying in roadways, curbs or on median strips throughout all streets and highways within the City and County of San Francisco except in emergencies or as otherwise allowed by permit for special events. (Amends Traffic Code by adding Sections 79.1, 79.2, 79.3 and 79.4.) 4/19/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 5/19/1999. 4/26/99, SUBSTITUTED. SUBSTITUTED by Supervisor Brown in Board, bearing same title. 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 5/19/1999. 990818 [Annual Residential Rent Control Fee Increase] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Draft ordinance increasing annual maximum residential rent control fees from $10 to $16 per unit; providing that an owner seeking recovery of the fee shall deduct it from security deposit interest payments owed the tenant, except that the owner may directly bill the tenant if interest is paid annually; providing for owner banking and future collection of the fee from the tenant; and removing obsolete provisions, with other technical changes. (Amends Administrative Code Sections 37A.1, 37A.2, 37A.6, 37A.8 and 37A.9.) 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 5/26/1999. Ordinance No. 178-99 990819 [Haight Street Alcohol Special Use District] Supervisor Bierman Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 245.1 to create the Haight Street Alcohol Special Use District, coterminous with the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District, to prohibit new establishments selling alcoholic beverages in the area; and by amending Sections 719.40, 719.41, 719.42, 719.43 and 719.44 to reflect the change in use classification in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District Use Chart; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Adds Section 245.1; amends Sections 719.40, 719.41, 719.42, 719.43 and 719.44.) 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 5/26/1999. 4/29/99 - Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. 990820 [Zoning Map Change - Haight Street Alcohol Special Use District] Supervisor Bierman Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for the property currently zoned Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial Use District to add Haight Street Alcohol Special Use District; and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 5/26/1999. 4/29/99 - Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. 990821 [Alcohol Special Use District] Supervisor Bierman Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 186.1 to provide for the continuance in neighborhood commercial districts of non-conforming uses created by adoption of ordinances which change the uses allowed in neighborhood commercial districts; adding Section 186.3 to provide for the continuation of prohibited liquor establishments in alcohol special use districts and by adding Section 245 to create a new use classification to be known as an Alcohol Special Use District (ASUD) and making non-conforming uses in R Districts and in NC-1 Districts within 1/4 mile of an ASUD subject to that ASUD’s restrictions, and by amending Section 710.40 to reflect the change in use classification on the NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial Use Chart; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Adds Sections 186.1 and 245.) 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 5/26/1999. 4/29/99 - Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. 990822 [Litter Removal and Ashtrays] Supervisor Teng Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 170, 173 and 184 to require places of employment to provide and maintain ashtrays for patrons and employees who smoke and specifying that accumulation of cigarette and cigar butts on the public right-of-way is prohibited. (Amends Sections 170, 173 and 184.) 4/26/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 5/26/1999. 990823 [Translators] Supervisors Teng, Becerril Draft ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 67.15 to re-establish rules on providing translators at meetings of the full Board of Supervisors and Board committees. (Amends Section 67.15.) 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolutions 990803 [Kezar Parking Lot] Supervisor Brown Resolution authorizing and approving the management agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Parking, Inc., for the "Kezar Parking Lot" located at Stanyan and Frederick Streets. (Fiscal impact.) 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 603-99 990806 [Ground Lease, 1820 Post Street] Supervisor Brown Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of the land at Assessor’s Block 684, Lot 45, commonly known as 1820 Post Street, to GGA 1820 Post, a California Limited Partnership, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households. (Fiscal impact.) 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 466-99 990824 [North Beach Survey] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution urging that the survey "North Beach, San Francisco: An Architectural, Historical Cultural Survey" be adopted as the official survey and inventory of the architecturally, historically and culturally significant resources within the survey area. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 990825 [Local Homeless Coordinating Board Membership] Supervisor Katz Resolution amending the Continuum of Care Plan to increase the membership of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board from 30 to 34 members and to provide for a twenty-four month term of membership. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 990826 [Bernal Cut/San Jose Restoration Project] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution urging City departments, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and the Board of Supervisors to take all necessary action to restore the Bernal Cut Area of San Jose Avenue to a safe, efficient, multi-purpose and beautiful boulevard. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Resolution No. 526-99 990827 [Stop Intersection] Supervisor Newsom Resolution designating Clay and Fillmore Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Fillmore Street (makes this an all-way Stop) as "Stop" intersections. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 990828 [State Legislation, SB 270, ATM Fees] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Brown, Katz, Bierman Resolution supporting SB 270 (Karnette), which would prohibit a financial institution from imposing any surcharge upon a customer for the usage of an ATM. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 399-99 990829 [Housing Crisis and Public Health] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution recognizing that the current housing crisis poses a serious barrier to the promotion of effective public health practices; acknowledging the commitment of the Board of Supervisors to use all means necessary to develop policies that address and attempt to remedy the current housing crisis. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 400-99 990830 [State Legislation, AB 711, Police Officer Training Funds] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution supporting AB 711 (Dickerson), which would allow a local jurisdiction to receive a state reimbursement for reserve police officer training. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 401-99 990831 [State Legislation, AB 34, Mental Health Funds] Supervisors Bierman, Yee Resolution supporting AB 34, mental health funding and urging the State Legislature and the Governor to approve the bill as soon as possible. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 402-99 990832 [State Legislation, SB 41, Women’s Contraceptives Equity Act] Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Bierman, Becerril, Teng, Newsom Resolution supporting SB 41 (Speier), the Women’s Contraceptives Equity Act, which would require health insurers to provide coverage for a variety of prescription contraceptive methods. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 403-99 990833 [Disabled-Owned Businesses Discrimination Survey] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom Resolution urging the Human Rights Commission to conduct hearings and gather testimony and other evidence to explore amending the Administrative Code to ensure full and equitable opportunities for utilization of disabled person business enterprises and disabled veteran business enterprises and to correct identified discriminatory practices inherent in the City’s procurement process and in the award of prime contracts to disabled person business enterprises and disabled veteran business enterprises. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 404-99 990834 [State Legislation, SB 1173, Visitation Rights of De Facto Parents] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve SB 1173 relating to visitation rights of de facto parents. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 405-99 990835 [Proclamation] Supervisor Yaki Resolution declaring April 24, 1999 Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in San Francisco. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 406-99 990836 [Commendation] Supervisor Yee Resolution commending Oriental Lodge #144 and Mission Lode #169 of the free and accepted masons for sponsoring the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new John O’Connell Technical High School Facility and their ongoing support of public education. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 407-99 990837 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom Resolution commending the San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum for its extensive collection of performing arts materials and acknowledging its contributions to the San Francisco Bay Area. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 408-99 990838 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom Resolution commending Evelyn Cisneros for her twenty-two years of excellence with the San Francisco Ballet. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 409-99 990839 [Proclamation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution proclaiming May 8, 1999 as Fair Trade Day, a day of support for a global economic system which is based on fair trade, corporate responsibility and socially responsible investment. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 410-99 990840 [Proclamation] Supervisors Teng, Yee, Yaki, Bierman Resolution congratulating Fiore Garbarino on his forty-eight year career and declaring April 30, 1999, "Fiore Garbarino Day" in San Francisco. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 411-99 990841 [Proclamation] Supervisors Teng, Yee, Bierman Resolution commending the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging for its work with Asian and Pacific Islander elders and declaring April 29, 1999, to be "Asian and Pacific Islander Elders Day" in San Francisco. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 412-99 990842 [Proclamation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman Resolution commending the Steering Committee and supporters of "Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week" for their outstanding service to the dance community and declaring April 24 through May 2, 1999, to be "Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week" in San Francisco. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 413-99 990843 [Proclamation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Kaufman, Leno Resolution commending On Lok for twenty years of outstanding service to our community’s seniors and declaring April 30, 1999, to be "On Lok Day" in San Francisco. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 414-99 990847 [Littleton, Colorado Tragedy] Supervisors Brown, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Resolution expressing concern and regret over the tragedy in Littleton, Colorado, where thirteen people at Columbine High School were killed. 4/26/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 415-99 Requests for Hearing 990802 [Performance Audit, Department of Parking and Traffic] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Kaufman, Katz Hearing to consider the Performance Audit of the Department of Parking and Traffic. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 990801 [Reserved Funds, Dept of Administrative Services] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider release of reserved funds, Department of Administrative Services, (Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Budget), in the amount of $350,000 to fund the City Hall Child Care Center. (Administrative Services Department) 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 990809 [Reserved Funds, PUC/Dept of Administrative Services] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider release of reserved funds, $91,400 (Public Utilities Supplemental Appropriation, File No. 990245), and $464,880, (Department of Administrative Services Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Budget), to defray expenses related to the reuse of space at 875 Stevenson. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 990844 [Smoke Detectors] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider the adequacy or inadequacy of the City’s fire safety code provisions, particularly, as they relate to smoke detectors. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 990845 [Mental Health Protocol, Juveniles] Supervisors Yee, Bierman Hearing to consider the current protocol for and costs associated with providing appropriate mental health services to juveniles who interact with police officers when juvenile is initially detained and when they interact with police officers and probation officers at Juvenile Hall. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 990846 [Health Care Plan and Rate Increase] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Hearing to consider the escalating costs of enrolling in the health care plans. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 990849 [Marina Park Issues] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to consider the Marina park issues, to include, but not be limited to the Master Plan, pump house, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Yacht Club, Marina Green. 4/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 990733 [Reward Authorization] Ordinance authorizing payment of reward to Doe One. (Mayor) 4/15/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Ordinance No. 137-99 990761 [Hazardous Materials and Hazard Waste Fee Amendment] Ordinance amending Health Code by amending Sections 1176, 1191 and 1204 to provide for changes in the fees charged by the Department of Public Health for various services related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste beginning in the fiscal year 2000. (Department of Public Health) 4/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Ordinance No. 158-99 990785 [Appropriation, Airport Commission] Ordinance appropriating $143,500,000, Airport Commission, of San Francisco International Airport Bond proceeds-issue 24 to professional services, interest expense, and a capital improvement project for the renovation of the North Terminal, and construction of a new parking facility, concession facility, and museum space for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $143,500,000 on reserve. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Ordinance No. 159-99 990786 [Charles Tucker, et al. v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Charles Tucker against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $63,262. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 988-868.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Ordinance No. 138-99 990787 [Leslie Thurston v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Leslie Thurston against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $1,287,500. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 991-807.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Ordinance No. 139-99 990788 [Building Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code (Building Code); adopting in its entirety a new San Francisco Building Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Companion measure to File 990789.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Ordinance No. 142-99 990790 [Electrical Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Electrical Code); adopting in its entirety a new San Francisco Electrical Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Companion measure to File 990791.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Ordinance No. 143-99 990792 [Housing Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter XII of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Housing Code); adopting in its entirety a new San Francisco Housing Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Companion measure to File 990793.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Ordinance No. 144-99 990794 [Mechanical Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter XIV of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Mechanical Code); adopting in its entirety a new San Francisco Mechanical Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Companion measure to File 990795.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Ordinance No. 145-99 990796 [Plumbing Code] Ordinance repealing Part II, Chapter VII of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Plumbing Code); adopting in its entirety a new San Francisco Plumbing Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Companion measure to File 990797.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Ordinance No. 146-99 990798 [Building Inspection Commission Appeals] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 77 and amending Building Code by adding Section 105.8 to implement the Charter-mandated appellate authority of the Building Inspection Commission, to provide that appeals heard by the former Abatement Appeals Board shall be heard by the Commission, and to authorize an exemption from or refund of appeal fees under specified circumstances, amending Table 1-K of the Building Code to establish Building Inspection Commission Appeal Fees. (Department of Building Inspection) (Adds Administrative Code Chapter 77; adds Building Code Section 105.8 and Table 1-K) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Ordinance No. 160-99 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 990734 [Grant - State] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) 4/15/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Resolution No. 490-99 990730 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Arguello Boulevard, both directions, between Fulton and Jackson Streets (6-month trial period, requires removal of one traffic lane) NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM - 7 PM, EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH Arguello Boulevard, southbound, at Geary Boulevard (6-month trial period, change in effective days and hours only) BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Polk Street, southbound, between Post and Turk Streets (6-month trial period, requires removal of one traffic lane) NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Polk Street, northbound, at Geary Street (6-month trial period) Polk Street, northbound, at Pine Street (6-month trial period) Polk Street, southbound, at Bush Street (6-month trial period) Polk Street, southbound, at O’Farrell Street (6-month trial period) (Department of Parking and Traffic) 4/15/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Resolution No. 457-99 990762 [Roof Equipment License Agreement] Resolution authorizing a retroactive roof equipment license extension agreement for 555 California Street for the Municipal Railway. (Real Estate Department) 4/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 430-99 990769 [Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Grove Street to McAllister Street - $98,330. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 431-99 990770 [Emergency Repair, Harrison Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Harrison Street from 5th Street to 6th Street and to modify the existing Merlin-Morris Pump Station - $599,077. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 432-99 990771 [Emergency Repair, Green Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Green Street from Polk Street to Van Ness Avenue - $178,121. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 433-99 990772 [Emergency Repair, 60 Scenic Way Easement Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate easement sewer on 60 Scenic Way at 26th Avenue - $73,074. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 434-99 990773 [Emergency Repair, Howard/First Streets Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer at the intersection of Howard and First Streets - $113,800. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 435-99 990774 [Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Sutter Street to Bush Street - $310,650. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 436-99 990775 [Emergency Repair, Van Ness Avenue Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Van Ness Avenue from McAllister Street to Golden Gate Avenue - $237,490. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 437-99 990776 [Emergency Repair, Sewers, Various Streets] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewers on Kearny Street from Pacific Avenue to Washington Street, Columbus Avenue from Pacific Avenue to Jackson Street, and Jackson Street between Columbus Avenue to Montgomery Street - $430,057. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 458-99 990777 [Emergency Repair, Jackson Street Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Jackson Street from Columbus Avenue to Kearny Street - $285,821. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 459-99 990778 [Emergency Repair, Pine Street Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Pine Street from Montgomery Street to Sansome Street - $311,921. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 460-99 990779 [Emergency Repair, 4th Street Brick Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on 4th Street between Folsom Street and Howard Street - $133,040. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 461-99 990780 [Emergency Repair, Easement Sewers, Various Locations] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate easement sewers bordered by Baltimore Way, Canyon Drive, Cordova Street, and Naylor Street - $68,429. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 462-99 990781 [Emergency Repair, Broderick Street Sewer] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Broderick Street from Broadway to Vallejo Street - $77,650. (Public Utilities Commission) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 463-99 990782 [Emergency Repair, Davidson, Custer and Rankin Streets Sewerage System] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to perform improvements to the hydraulically inadequate sewerage system in the Davidson, Custer and Rankin collection system - $1,834,838.80. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 464-99 990783 [PG&E Master Agreement] Resolution approving two letter agreements between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the City; confirming that the Master Agreement between the City and PG&E approved by this Board on July 28, 1997 (Master Agreement) authorizes the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS), and the Department of Real Estate (DRE) to negotiate and execute letter agreements with PG&E to establish operating rules and procedures to implement the Master Agreement; and confirming that the PUC, DTIS, and DRE may also enter license agreements and grant extensions of time to implement the Master Agreement. (City Attorney) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 990784 [1999 Water Revenue Bonds Issuance] Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $140,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco Water Revenue Bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; affirming covenants contained in the indenture pursuant to which the Water Revenue Bonds are issued; authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure certificate; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 465-99 990789 [Building Code] Resolution endorsing those changes and providing findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the State Building Code for buildings, as required by the California Health and Safety Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 24, 1999; companion measure to File 990788.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 491-99 990791 [Electrical Code] Resolution endorsing those changes and providing findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the State Electrical Code for buildings, as required by the California Health and Safety Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 24, 1999; companion measure to File 990790.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 492-99 990793 [Housing Code] Resolution endorsing those changes and providing findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the California Health and Safety Code (Department of Building Inspection) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 24, 1999; companion measure to File 990792.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 493-99 990795 [Mechanical Code] Resolution endorsing those changes and providing findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the State Mechanical Code for buildings, as required by the California Health and Safety Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 24, 1999; companion measure to File 990794.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 494-99 990797 [Plumbing Code] Resolution endorsing those changes and providing findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the State Plumbing Code for buildings, as required by the California Health and Safety Code. (Department of Building Inspection) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 24, 1999; companion measure to File 990796.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 495-99 990799 [Settlement of Claim, Michael Clarke] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael Clarke by payment of $65,000. (City Attorney) (Claim Number 99-01005.) 4/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Resolution No. 438-99 Requests Granted By Supervisor Yaki, that letter be sent to the General Manager, Municipal Railway, requesting information on their policies and procedures for identifying avoidable accidents and for placing drivers on disciplinary action and how to determine what is the appropriate discipline for an avoidable accident. By Supervisor Yaki, that letter be sent to the City Attorney requesting an opinion concerning what remedies are available to the Board of Supervisors regarding better labeling and signage on certain types of video games. The request comes in the wake of the tragic shooting rampage in Littleton, Colorado. There are reports that the two teenage gunmen were avid players of certain extremely violent video games. The question has been raised as to how much these games may have influenced their fascination with violence and may have affected their judgment in carrying out the massacre on their classmates. Does the Board of Supervisors have the ability to help raise the level of consciousness for parents and other adults who buy such games for young people on how these games may impact kids who play them. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letters be sent to the Director of Public Health and Director of Human Resources notifying them a hearing to consider the escalating costs of enrollment in health care plans has been introduced and referred to the Finance and Labor Committee of the Board of Supervisors. By Supervisors Brown, Bierman, that letter of inquiry be sent to the General Manager, Recreation and Park Department, concerning development of a frisbee golf course, to determine what date the citizens of San Francisco can anticipate as the opening day. By Supervisors Brown, Bierman, that letter of inquiry be sent to the General Manager, Recreation and Park Department, concerning development of a skateboard park, to In Memoriams Mary Simpson (Supervisor Kaufman) Shirley Ware (By the entire Board) Katherine A. Clopper-Nulty (Supervisor Yee) Columbine High School victims (By the entire Board) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:11 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 June 21, 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.