Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 4, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 4, 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 2:01 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Katz, Yee - 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:03 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:05 p.m. Supervisors Brown, Teng Excused from Attendance Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to excuse Supervisors Brown and Teng from attending a portion of today’s meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Yee Absent: 4 - Brown, Leno, Teng, Yaki CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee 991364 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 7] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 7.6, 7.6-1, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.16, and 7.17 (Commander of Emergency Services, Vice-Commander, Organization, Police Reserve, Fire Reserve, Volunteers and Penalties); and by repealing Section 7.19 (Severability), to update provisions and eliminate obsolete language. (Amends Sections 7.6, 7.6-1, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.16, and 7.17; repeals Section 7.19.) Ordinance No. 259-99 FINALLY PASSED 991365 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 8] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 8.15 (posting departmental rules) and by repealing Sections 8.12-2 [Bicentennial Medals], 8.12-2.1 [Cable Care Centennial Medals], 8.12-3 [Joint Bicentennial Corporation], 8.18 [Inscription of Account Books], 8.19 [Compliance with Inscription Requirements] and 8.20 [Possession of Improperly Inscribed Books], to update provisions and eliminate obsolete language. (Amends Section 8.15; repeals Sections 8.12-2, 8.12-2.1, 8.12-3, 8.13-1, 8.13-2, 8.18, 8.19 and 8.20.) Ordinance No. 260-99 FINALLY PASSED 991541 [Settlement: Rita Swann, et. al.,v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Rita Swann, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $120,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 976-429. Ordinance No. 261-99 FINALLY PASSED 991547 [Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 10D] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Sections 10D.1 through 10D.6, regarding authorization expiring in 1986 for reparations to Japanese-American City employees forcibly relocated during World War II. (Repeals Sections 10D.1 through 10D.6.) Ordinance No. 262-99 FINALLY PASSED 991548 [Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 10E] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 10E.1 through 10E.4, regarding monitoring the Downtown Plan. (Repeals Sections 10E.1 through 10E.4.) Ordinance No. 263-99 FINALLY PASSED 991549 [Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 12] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Sections 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, and 12.7 regarding 1985 contract authorization for temporary City oversight of accounting, budgetary, and reporting procedures at the Housing Authority. (Repeals Sections 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, and 12.7.) Ordinance No. 264-99 FINALLY PASSED 991629 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Nicole B. Sojat] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the litigation of Nicole B. Sojat and the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Parking and Traffic, Ronald Appel, Michael Lum, Chris Nichel, Nancy Amaya, and Does 1-10 by payment of $40,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 988692.) Ordinance No. 265-99 FINALLY PASSED Recommendations of the Rules Committee 990812 [Appointment] Resolution appointing one member to the Delinquency Prevention Commission; waiving residency requirement. (Clerk of the Board) Julie Posadas, succeeding Mary Midgett, (Seat 10, must be nominee of Supervisor Brown), for unexpired portion of four year term ending December 31, 2000. Resolution No. 903-99 ADOPTED 991523 [Appointment, Internet Economic Impact Task Force] Resolution appointing one member to the Internet Economic Impact Task Force. Supervisor Alicia Becerril, (Seat 1, must be appointed by the Board of Supervisors), new term to expire October, 2001. Resolution No. 906-99 ADOPTED 991816 [Appointments] Resolution Appointing one member to the Maternal Child Adolescent Health Board. Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez, succeeding Elena Fuentes-Afflick, M.D., (Seat No. 12, must be nominee of Supervisor Bierman and health professional) to a new three year term ending August 31, 2001. Resolution No. 913-99 ADOPTED 991817 [Appointments] Resolution appointing five members to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee. Terri Hanagan, succeeding herself, (Seat 1, nominee of Supervisor Katz from list of organizations), for a new two-year term ending July 15, 2001; Mabel Ng, succeeding herself, (Seat 13, must be nominee of Supervisor Yaki, from list of organizations), for a new two-year term ending July 15, 2001; Midge Wilson, succeeding Bette Landis, (Seat 18, must be nominee of Supervisor Bierman), for a new two-year term ending July 15, 2001; Jeff Henne, succeeding himself, (Seat 19, must be nominee of Supervisor Bierman, from list of organizations), for a new two-year term ending July 15, 2001; Henry Louie, succeeding himself, (Seat 21, must be nominee of Supervisor Yee, new two-year term ending July 15, 2001. Resolution No. 914-99 ADOPTED 991818 [Appointments] Resolution appointing one member to the Child Care Planning Council. Natalie Brutto, succeeding Manuel Kichi Wong, (Seat 4, must be nominee of Supervisor Becerril and a family care provider), for a new three-year term ending April 1, 2002. Resolution No. 915-99 ADOPTED 991819 [Appointments] Resolution appointing one member to the City-Wide Alcoholism Advisory Board. Paula Fiscal, succeeding herself, (Seat 2, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism), for a new three-year term expiring July 1, 2002. Resolution No. 916-99 ADOPTED 991820 [Appointments] Resolution appointing two members to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee; waiving residency requirement. Gary Floyd, succeeding himself, (Seat 8, must represent neighborhood organization), for a new four-year term expiring July 1, 2003; Gerald Grey, succeeding himself, (Seat 17, must represent the Fire Department), for a new four-year term expiring July 1, 2003. Resolution No. 917-99 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 1 - Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 990624 [Healthy Air and Smog Prevention] Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Teng, Brown 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, establishing an alternative fuel vehicle purchasing pilot program in the Department of Public Transportation, identifying diesel bus lines that are appropriate for conversion to electric trolley buslines; establishing a car share program; 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.) Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 258-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 1 - Yee NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 991699 [Appropriation, Water Department] Ordinance appropriating $279,870, Water Department, of San Francisco Water Operating Fund balance to fund the Crystal Springs Pump Station (landslide repairs) for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Ordinance No. 268-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 1 - Yee 991701 [Court Compensation] Ordinance setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for fiscal year 1999-2000 for certain classifications of persons employed by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. (Superior Courts) Ordinance No. 269-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991723 [Government Funding] Mayor, Supervisors Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Leno, Brown, Kaufman Ordinance appropriating $657,000 of the General Fund Reserve to fund services of other City agencies-Unified School District to provide arts programs in the public schools for fiscal year 1999-2000. Ordinance No. 271-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991580 [Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform work at a lesser cost than City employees - Unarmed security guards at the Airport] Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that security guard services for San Francisco International Airport can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than if the work were performed by City and County employees at presently budgeted levels. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Yee, seconded by President Ammiano, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Finance and Labor Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991644 [1999 Finance Corporation Equipment Lease] Mayor Resolution approving the form of and authorizing execution and delivery by the City and County of San Francisco of an Equipment Lease Supplement No. 8 between the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation, as lessor, and the City and County of San Francisco, as lessee, with respect to equipment to be used for City purposes, a related certificate of approval and a continuing disclosure certificate; approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds by said nonprofit corporation in an amount not to exceed $9,800,000; providing for reimbursement to the City of certain City expenditures incurred prior to the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds; and approving for the execution of documents in connection therewith and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith. (Fiscal impact.) Resolution No. 908-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991700 [Lease: Award of the New International Terminal Bookstore/Cafe’ Lease to Benjamin Books, Inc. for a five-year term with a minimum annual rent of $265,854 for the first year] Resolution approving the New International Terminal Bookstore/Cafe’ Lease between Benjamin Books, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Resolution No. 909-99 Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee 991462 [Medical Marijuana] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Newsom Ordinance amending Health Code Section 1009.22 which prohibits smoking, to allow smoking of medical marijuana in non-profit medical marijuana buyers clubs. (Amends Article 19F, Section 1009.22.) Ordinance No. 266-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991649 [Lead hazard notification requirements extended to allow time to determine whether the notifications performed are effective in educating the landlords and tenants of the dangers of lead Supervisor Bierman Ordinance amending Health Code (lead hazard notification) Sections 1615 (Tax Collector) and 1616 (building owners) by extending the sunset provision from January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2003. (Amends Sections 30.01 and 30.03.) Ordinance No. 267-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991528 [State grant funds for Public Health’s long-term care services for frail elderly and disabled adults in San Francisco] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Central Administration, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State Office of Long Term Care for the Long Term Care Integration Project and to enter into an agreement which includes an indemnification clause and rights in data clauses, and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Department of Public Health) Resolution No. 907-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Rules Committee 991430 [Internal Revenue Service Investigation] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Teng, Katz Resolution requesting that the Internal Revenue Service investigate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ lobbying efforts in support of the California Definition of Marriage Initiative and if found appropriate revoke the Church’s tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3). Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 904-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991739 [Off Site Meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee] Supervisor Brown Motion moving to have the October 26, 1999, special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee convened at Bethel Christian Church’s Community room, located at 1325 Valencia Street, in the Mission District of San Francisco, at 6:00 p.m. Motion No. M99-118 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 991718 [State Grant to pay for Phase I improvements to Harvey Milk Plaza (at Market and Castro Street) including improved signage, lighting, street furniture and landscaping] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply, accept and expend a grant of $295,500 from the State of California General Fund Program for improvements to Harvey Milk Plaza; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Works) Resolution No. 911-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991719 [Revocable permit to close portion of sidewalk and street area on Jessie Street for construction at 680 Mission Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Pankow Residential Builders II, L.P., to temporarily close and occupy the south sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Jessie Street during construction operations for the 680 Mission high rise building at 680 Mission Street. (Department of Public Works) Resolution No. 912-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991722 [Extend Sunset Clause-Tour Bus Prohibition on 15th Avenue] Supervisors Yaki, Newsom Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 115-96, 282-96, 270-97, and 425-97, which amended the San Francisco Police Code to prohibit tour buses on 15th Avenue from Lake Street to the Presidio, to provide that this prohibition on tour buses shall expire on December 31, 2000, rather than December 31, 1999. Supervisors Teng, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Ordinance No. 270-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991755 [Tour Bus Prohibition on 25th Avenue and El Camino Del Mar Extension of Sunset Clause] Supervisors Yaki, Newsom Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 88-96, 281-96, 271-97, and 426-97, which amended the San Francisco Police Code to prohibit tour buses on El Camino Del Mar between the Presidio (approximately 290 feet east of 25th Avenue) and Legion of Honor Drive, and 25th Avenue between Lake Street and El Camino del Mar, to provide that this prohibition on tour buses shall expire on December 31, 2000, rather than December 31, 1999. Supervisors Teng, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Ordinance No. 272-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991431 [Include Car-sharing in Transit-First Policy] Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz, Yaki, Yee, Becerril Resolution urging that car-sharing become a component of the City’s Transit-first policy and urging various City departments to aid in the development and administration of the City CarShare program. Supervisor Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 905-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 991705 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 2312 Market Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14867, dated August 12, 1999 disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C authorizing the modification of a previously-approved Conditional Use (Case No. 97.366C, Motion No. 14434) by allowing the existing small service restaurant (Zackey’s Falafel and Shawarma) to serve cuisine other than Arabic within the Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District, pursuant to Planning Code Section 303(e) on property located at 2312 Market Street; Lot 1 in Assessor’s Block 3562. (Categorically exempt from environmental review process pursuant to Title 14 of the California Administrative Code; companion measure to Files 991706, 991707, 991708.) The following persons were sworn in and granted privilege of the floor: Appellants: Katherine; Lionel Barnett; Patrick. Respondents: Gerald Green, representing Planning Commission and Planning Department. A rebuttal period was allowed. The President then declared the hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing. From the Clerk of the Board (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 991706 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 2312 Market Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14867 disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C on property located at 2312 Market Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yee Absent: 3 - Brown, Teng, Yaki 991707 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 2313 Market Street] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14867 disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C on property located at 2312 Market Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Katz moved to grant the permit with a condition that installation of any additional cooking facilities other than those shown on Exhibit B or additional seating shall require the approval by the Planning Commission of a new conditional use authorization. New title: Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14867 disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C on property located at 2312 Market Street, and granting the permit with a condition and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Motion No. M99-116 Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yee Absent: 3 - Brown, Teng, Yaki Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14867 disapproving Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C on property located at 2312 Market Street, and granting the permit with a condition and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yee Absent: 3 - Brown, Teng, Yaki 991708 [Findings - 2312 Market Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 99.362C on property located at 2312 Market Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting. Motion No. M99-117 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yee Absent: 3 - Brown, Teng, Yaki SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 991714 [Public Hearing] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed Resolutions approving or disapproving discontinuance of Line 32-Embarcadero in conjunction with extension of F-Line Streetcar service to Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf, and other related transit service changes. (Clerk of the Board) The department representative gave a brief presentation. Speakers in support: Ernestine Weiss, Bob Planthold, Park Modell, Carolyn Blair, Pinky Pusher, Michael Smith. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. From Public Transportation Commission (Only one of the following two resolutions should be adopted.) 991715 [MUNI Service, Line 32-Embarcadero] Resolution approving discontinuance of Line 32-Embarcadero in conjunction with extension of F-Line Streetcar service to the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf, and other related transit service changes. (Public Transportation Commission) Resolution No. 910-99 Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng 991716 [MUNI Service, Line 32-Embarcadero] Resolution disapproving discontinuance of Line 32-Embarcadero in conjunction with extension of F-Line Streetcar service to Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf, and other related transit service changes. (Public Transportation Commission) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Resolution be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Megahed, homeless; Ernestine Weiss, Block 202 and 203 environmental impact status, Mt. Zion; Daniel Pieste, threat to democracy; Vernon Jenkins, supports Mayor; Jesus Gumban, discrimination case; Dede, San Francisco Beautiful survey of general advertising signs; Eric Mills, activist for animals, city rodeo legislation; James Chaffee, new library building; Roberta Caravelli, Jim Berk, Steven Nickolson, Paul Turchet, Evelyn Wilson, John, Pinky Kusher, life safety codes; Edmun, lack of community involvement, gay bashing; Eula Walters, Ferry Park, oppose privatization of parks; John Jenkel, carriage horses; Gilbert Criswell, Castro Sweep. 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. 991837 [Castro Sweep 10th Anniversary] Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Bierman, Katz Resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Castro Sweep and further expressing the hope that tragic events such as the Castro Sweep shall never be repeated and further commending local queer activists, community based organizations and the San Francisco Police Department for working diligently to improve and enhance relations between the San Francisco police officers and the San Francisco gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender queer communities. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 918-99 ADOPTED 991838 [School Computer Literacy Project] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to establish a computer literacy project for all schools in the bottom 25th percentile, to structure the program as a public, private non-profit partnership, and to seek financial support for the program from private foundations and corporations, particularly those that receive revenues from the computer industry. Supervisors Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 919-99 ADOPTED 991839 [Ending Violence Against Women Campaign] Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Yaki Resolution supporting the Commission on the Status of Women in their "Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: A Comprehensive Campaign for San Francisco" program and urging all City departments and members of the San Francisco’s communities to collaborate with the COSW to implement this citywide campaign to end violence against women and girls. Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 920-99 ADOPTED 991840 [Taxi Service during the 1999 Halloween Celebration] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom, Yaki Resolution urging the San Francisco Taxi Commission to seek options for extending taxi service during the 1999 Halloween celebration, including but not limited to waiving permits for the specified period so that all inspected vehicles, including spare vehicles, could be utilized as taxis that night. Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 921-99 ADOPTED 991841 [Extended BART Service for 1999 Halloween Celebration] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom, Yaki Resolution urging Bay Area Rapid Transit to extend its service to 1:30 A.M. on November 1, 1999 to accommodate increased need for and usage of public transportation for this year’s Halloween celebration in San Francisco. Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 922-99 ADOPTED 991842 [Messenger Appreciation Day] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Yaki Resolution designating October 8, 1999 as Messenger Appreciation Day. Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 923-99 ADOPTED 991843 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Katz Resolution commending Sandra Butler and the documentary "Ruthie and Connie: More Than A Love Story." Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 924-99 ADOPTED 991844 [Extended Municipal Railway Service for 1999 Halloween Celebration] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril, Katz Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) to extend its service to 1:30 A.M. on November 1, 1999 to accommodate increased need for and usage of public transportation for this year’s Halloween celebration in San Francisco. Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 925-99 ADOPTED 991857 [Suspend 30 Day Rule - Horse Drawn Vehicle legislation] Supervisor Newsom Motion suspending Rule 5.43 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, Horse Drawn Vehicle legislation amendment. Motion No. M99-125 APPROVED 991821 [Conditional Use and Parcel Map Appeals, Unsworn Testimony] Supervisor Kaufman Motion amending the procedures of the Board of Supervisors by discontinuing the practice of requiring witnesses who testify at conditional use and parcel map appeals to take an oath before testifying. Motion No. M99-119 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda 991835 [State Legislation, SB 428, Environmental Study for Ferries] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Becerril, Yaki, Bierman, Teng, Katz, Leno Resolution supporting Senate Bill 428, especially its environmentally sensitive provisions calling for appropriate State agencies to perform a feasibility analysis for use of alternative fuel in marine engines and ground transportation and a plan for monitoring air emissions and water impacts that is mutually agreed upon by all concerned agencies. Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor. Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be referred to committee. REFERRED to the Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991836 [Mission Creek Park] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution urging the Redevelopment Agency Commission to adopt a plan for Mission Creek Park that features the natural beauty of the creek and supports the wildlife habitat. Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be tabled. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Resolution be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng 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. [Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting." Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the serious injury finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng [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 Yee, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman Absent: 2 - Teng, Brown Imperative Resolution 991875 [City and School District Committee Off site Meeting] Supervisor Ammiano Motion urging the Board of Supervisors to convene the first meeting of the City and School District Committee on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of Board of Education located at 555 Franklin Street. Supervisor Ammiano presented for immediate adoption. Motion No. M99-126 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Teng OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 981238 [Lease Revenue Bonds, North Beach Parking Garage] Mayor, Supervisor Yee Ordinance approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (not to exceed $8,500,000), of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Authority, as lessor, and the City, as lessee (including certain indemnification provisions therein); approving a continuing disclosure certificate relating to said Bonds; approving the form and circulation of an official statement relating to said Bonds; authorizing the payment of certain costs of issuance from the proceeds of such bonds; correcting legal title to the property; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith. (Fiscal impact.) 7/27/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 1/12/99, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.37. 10/4/99, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.25 to Finance and Labor Committee. Superseded by version dated July 29, 1998 from City Attorney, changing Ordinance into Resolution. Legistar does not allow an ordinance to be changed to a resolution, therefore a new file had to be created; see File 991719. Supervisor Yee requested this matter be reactivated. 990406 [Third Assessment Appeals Board] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 2B.1 through 2B.7 and 2B.13 to create a third Assessment Appeals Board and to make nonsubstantive clarifying revisions. (Amends Sections 2B.1 through 2B.7 and 2B.13.) 3/1/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 3/31/1999. 10/4/99, SUBSTITUTED. Submitted by Supervisor Kaufman in Board bearing new title. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Sponsor requests this be considered at the October 14, 1999 meeting. Ordinance No. 273-99 991877 [Child Care Fee Ordinance, an alternative for satisfying the child-care requirement] Supervisors Bierman, Teng Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 314.1 and 314.4 to allow a developer to satisfy the child-care requirement by entering into an arrangement pursuant to which a nonprofit organization will provide a child-care facility at a site within the City that is reasonably accessible to public transportation. (Amends Sections 314.1 and 314.4.) 10/4/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 11/3/1999. 10/13/99 Transmitted to Planning for hearing and recommendation. 991878 [Regulations for Rodeo Exhibits and Shows] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Ordinance amending Police Code Section 1020 to require that a qualified veterinarian be present at all times during rodeo exhibitions and shows, animals be used in humane events only, and notification be sent to the Commission on Animal Control and Welfare of proposed events. (Amends Section 1020.) 10/4/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 11/3/1999. 991879 [Performance and Review Ordinance] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 88, Sections 88.1 through 88.11, to require an annual departmental efficiency plan, including a customer service element, a strategic planning element, an annual performance element, and a program performance element, and providing for a pilot program and training. (Adds Chapter 88, Sections 88.1 through 88.11.) 10/4/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 11/3/1999. 991871 [Text amendment to Article 10 of the Planning Code in connection with the proposed Washington Square Landmark designation proposal] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Newsom Ordinance amending Planning Code by amending Sections 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1006.2 to provide for certificate of appropriateness approval of alterations to City-owned parks, squares, plazas or gardens on a landmark site, where the designating ordinance identifies the alterations that require such approval. (Amends Sections 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1006.2; Planning Commission Resolution No. 14878 approving the proposed amendments to the Planning Code; Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review, dated August 31, 1999; companion measure to Files 99140 and 991872.) 10/4/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 11/3/1999. 10/13/99 Transmitted to Planning for Hearing and Recommendation 991872 [Designation of Washington Square, limited to and comprising all of Lots 1 and 2 in Assessor’s Block No.102, as City Landmark No. 226] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Newsom Ordinance designating Washington Square, as Landmark No. 226 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14879, which approved the landmark designation at its meeting of Sept. 9, 1999; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 512 adopted April 21, 1999, initiating the landmark designation of the property and recommending Planning Commission approval; Final Landmark Designation Report dated April 1999; companion measure to Files 990140, 991871.) 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991873 [Landmark designation of the Madame C. J. Walker Home for Girls and Women, located at 2066 Pine Street in Lot 8 of Assessor’s Block 651, as City Landmark No. 211] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Yaki, Katz Ordinance designating the Madame C. J. Walker Home for Girls and Women, as Landmark No. 211 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 100.4 of the Planning Code. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14880, which approved the landmark designation at its meeting of Sept. 9, 1999; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 14880 adopted June 16, 1999, initiating the landmark designation of the property and recommending Planning Commission approval; Landmark Designation Report dated June 1999.) 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991880 [Government Funding, State Relief Funds] Mayor, Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $3,101,242 in state relief funds for local governments to offset a shortfall in the state allocation of tobacco tax fund revenues to San Francisco and to provide funding for the California Healthcare for Indigents Program, at the Department of Public Health, for fiscal year 1999-2000. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolutions 991881 [Public Financing of Candidate Campaigns and Other Campaign Reform Measures] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution urging the San Francisco Ethics Commission to study and hold public hearings on public financing of candidate campaigns for local elective office and other measures designed to curb the influence of special-interest contributions on public policy and administration; to consider specific components of a public financing measure; to consider other campaign finance reforms designed to reduce the influence of campaign contributions on the design and/or award of public contracts; to consider expanded disclosure requirements for candidate, independent expenditure, and non-candidate controlled committees; to submit such proposed campaign reform measures as it deems necessary to the voters for their consideration at the March 2000 primary election; and to study and recommend to the Board of Supervisors methods by which the City and County can provide candidates for public office with cost-effective, direct access to voters. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991882 [Marina Yacht Harbor Project Position] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman Resolution urging the Department of Public Works acting in consultation with the Recreation and Park Department to identify and contract with a project point person who will be principally responsible for execution of various Marina Yacht Harbor projects; urging the Recreation and Park Department to defray the cost of this undertaking with monies from the Marina Yacht Harbor Fund; urging the Recreation and Park Commission to approve this plan; and further urging the Recreation and Park Department to appoint a Harbor Master with all due haste. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. SPONSOR REQUESTS THAT THIS ITEM BE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 9, 1999, MEETING. 991883 [Metal Halide Street Lighting] Supervisors Teng, Bierman Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to adopt the modifications to its street lighting guidelines currently before it and permit the use of metal halide lighting as an alternative to high pressure sodium vapor street lighting for large development areas. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 933-99 991884 [Acupuncture at San Francisco General Hospital] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Ammiano, Katz, Newsom, Leno Resolution urging General Hospital and all non-profit hospitals in San Francisco to grant hospital privileges to acupuncturists with hospitalized patients. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 934-99 991885 [Acupuncture for Drug Treatment] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Ammiano, Katz, Newsom, Leno Resolution urging the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to expand its pilot program using acupuncture to treat drug addiction. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 935-99 991886 [Mexican Earthquake] Supervisors Becerril, Teng, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Resolution extending condolences to the earthquake victims in southern Mexico. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 936-99 991887 [Y2K Readiness Advice and Technical Assistance for Minority and Women-owned Small Businesses] Supervisors Becerril, Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Teng Resolution endorsing Team Y2K and urging Team Y2K to seek financial support from private foundations and corporations to enable them to give readiness advice and technical assistance to select minority and women-owned businesses. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 937-99 991888 [General Advertising Sign Survey] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Teng, Bierman Resolution urging the San Francisco Planning Department to complete its survey of general advertising signs within sixty days. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 938-99 991889 [Earned Income Tax Credit Program] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril, Newsom, Teng Resolution urging Congress to protect the integrity and intent of the Earned Income Tax Credit Program. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 939-99 991890 [Gang Violence and Youth Crime Prevention Act] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution opposing the Gang Violence and Youth Crime Prevention Act. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 940-99 991891 [Commendation] Supervisors Bierman, Becerril Resolution commending Henrietta Lee as SEIU Local 790 "Unionist of the Year". 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 941-99 991892 [Proclamation] Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Newsom Resolution declaring the month of October 1999 Open Studios Month in the City and County of San Francisco. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 942-99 991893 [National Depression Screening Day] Supervisors Bierman, Teng Resolution recognizing October 5, 1999 as National Depression Screening Day, and commending the Mental Health Association of San Francisco for their efforts to obtain treatment for those who suffer from depression. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 943-99 991894 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Newsom Resolution honoring David C. Frieders for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the development and implementation of San Francisco’s landmark Integrated Pest Management Program. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 944-99 991895 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Becerril, Bierman Resolution commending the Public Utilities Commission for reducing the use of pesticides and toxic chemicals on City property through San Francisco’s Landmark Integrated Pest Management Program. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 945-99 991896 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Katz Resolution commending ArtSpan and the 1999 San Francisco Open Studios. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 946-99 991897 [California Rideshare Week] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Becerril, Teng, Leno Resolution recognizing October 4-8 as California Rideshare Week. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 947-99 Requests for Hearing 991874 [Employment and Contracting Awarded to African Americans] Supervisor Brown Hearing to review all areas of employment and leasing of all City and County government departments including, but not limited to, the Airport, in an effort to determine whether African American citizens receive an equal share of employment and contracts. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 991898 [Health Impact of Antennas on Sutro Towers] Supervisors Ammiano, Yee Hearing to consider the health impact of antennas on Sutro Towers upon local residents. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 991899 [Domestic Violence] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider the etiology of domestic violence with particular focus on violence perpetrated by men against women and to devise strategies to prevent such abuse including rehabilitative programs for batterers. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 991900 [Election Process] Supervisor Katz Hearing to consider the voter information handbook and ballot argument process. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 991901 [General Advertising Sign Survey] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman Hearing to consider the findings of the Planning Department’s survey of general advertising signs. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991902 [Voiding Parking Ticket at Time of Issuance] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano Hearing to consider the adoption of a policy which would permit the parking control officer to cancel a ticket that is in the process of being written if the violator approaches the parking control officer prior to the completion of the issuance of the ticket. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Motions 991876 [Asian Art Museum Relocation Bond Rates. Series 1999D] Supervisor Yee Motion amending Motion No. M99-115 and fixing definitive principal maturity dates and interest rates for $16,730,000 general obligation bonds (Asian Art Museum Relocation Project), Series 1999D. 10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Motion No. M99-127 991903 [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. 10/4/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-128 991904 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Leno Motion asking our Legislative Analyst to determine possible financial and environmental savings through the development of a City Hall carsharing program. 10/4/99, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled October 12, 1999. Motion No. M99-129 Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 991861 [Appropriating State and Federal funds to expand child welfare services, food stamp program and to provide aid payments for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants] Ordinance appropriating $12,690,062 of State and Federal Revenues to fund augmentation of Child Welfare Services, aid payments for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), expand food stamps outreach and eligibility determination and create 19.5 positions at the Department of Human Services, and adjust revenue appropriations as necessary, for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Companion measure to File 991862.) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991862 [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Dept. of Human Services] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 209-99 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1999/2000), reflecting the creation of 19.5 positions at the Department of Human Services. (Controller) (Companion measure to File 991861.) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 991808 [Federal Grant for improvements at three project sites including: China Basin Ferry Terminal, Downtown Ferry Terminal, and Islais Creek Maintenance Facility] Supervisor Bierman Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $6,900,000 of Federal earmarked capital assistance for three San Francisco capital projects, excluding administrative overhead costs. (Public Transportation Commission) 9/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991756 [Budget Analyst Agreement] Motion exercising the first option set forth in the agreement for professional Budget Analyst services between the Board of Supervisors and Stanton W. Jones and Associates/Debra A. Newman/Rodriguez, Perez, Delgado & Company Certified Public Accountants/Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants/Mah & Louie Certified Public Accountants - a joint venture, to extend the term of the agreement from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001. (Clerk of the Board) 9/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Motion No. M99-132 991848 [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 21st and Lexington Streets, northwest corner, stopping southbound Lexington Street (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP) (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1837.) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991849 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: COMPACT VEHICLES ONLY - ESTABLISH Ashton Avenue, east side, from Ocean Avenue to 34 feet southerly (34-foot zone, at four angled parking stalls nearest Ocean Avenue) DIAGONAL (30-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - RESCIND Geneva Avenue, south side, from London Street to 79 feet westerly (79-foot zone, restores parallel parking at meters #918, #920, #922, and #924) ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Harrison Street, east side, between 17th and Mariposa Streets RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Belvedere Street, both sides, between Frederick and Waller Streets (100 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Cole Street, both sides, between Alma and Rivoli Streets (1200 block) Rivoli Street, both sides, between Cole and Shrader Streets (100 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 11th Avenue, both sides, between Lawton and Moraga Streets (1600 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "P" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH McAllister Street, both sides, between Central and Lyon Streets (1900 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Hattie Street, both sides, between 18th and Market Streets (southern portion of unit block) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Kensington Way, east side, between Vasquez Avenue and Ulloa Street (including raised traffic island at Vasquez Avenue) Lombard Street, south side, from Van Ness Avenue to 38 feet westerly (38-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Crescent Avenue, south side, from Putnam Street to a point 120 feet south of Tompkins Avenue (770-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 6 PM - 6 AM (FOLLOWING DAY), EVERYDAY - ESTABLISH Crescent Avenue, south side, from a point 210 feet east of Putnam Street to a point 120 feet south of Tompkins Avenue (560-foot zone) UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH 18th Street, north side, from the west property line of #3922-18th Street to 7 feet easterly (7-foot zone accommodating 2 motorcycle stalls) Page Street, south side, from a point 4 feet east of the west property line of #721 Page Street to 12 feet westerly (12-foot zone between driveways for #721 and #723 Page Street, accommodating 2 motorcycle stalls) South Van Ness Avenue, east side, from 188 feet to 195 feet south of 12th Street (7-foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycle stalls) South Van Ness Avenue, east side, from 234 feet to 241 feet south of 12th Street (7-foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycle stalls) (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1837.) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991850 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: NO TURN ON RED - RESCIND Carter Street, northbound, at Geneva Avenue RIGHT TURN ONLY - ESTABLISH 14th Avenue, both directions, at Geary Boulevard Funston Avenue, both directions, at Geary Boulevard TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Anza Street, south side, between Funston Avenue and Park Presidio Boulevard TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND 3rd Street, west side, from Howard Street to 103 feet northerly (103-foot zone, to be replaced by a longer zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, west side, from Howard Street to 235 feet northerly (235-foot zone, replaces and extends existing tow-away zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND Crescent Avenue, north side, from 125 feet to 210 feet east of Putnam Street (85-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Crescent Avenue, both sides, from Putnam Street to 210 feet easterly (210-foot zones) Crescent Avenue, south side, from Tompkins Avenue to 120 feet southerly (120-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 11 AM - 7 PM, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS - ESTABLISH Montgomery Street, east side, between Sacramento and Sutter Streets (adds weekend hours to existing weekday tow-away regulations) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Sansome Street, east side, from California Street to 70 feet southerly (70-foot zone) Sansome Street, east side, from Clay Street to 55 feet southerly (55-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Arlington Street, west side, from Bosworth Street to 100 feet northerly (100-foot zone) (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1837.) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991852 [Lease and Use Agreement Modifications to allow eight (8) airlines to relocate all international flight operations from Central Terminal Building to a new International Terminal Building as Resolution approving modifications the terms of Airline/Airport Lease and Use Agreements between the City and various airlines to allow such airlines to relocate international flight operations to the New International Terminal. (Airport Commission) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991853 [New lease and operating agreements to allow eighteen (18) airlines to relocate all international flight operations from Central Terminal Building to a new International Terminal Building as Resolution approving the terms of lease and operating agreements between the City and various airlines to allow such airlines to relocate international flight operations to the New International Terminal. (Airport Commission) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991854 [Acceptance of Grant to catalog the musical scores collection of 10,300 titles into a format that makes them accessible by searching online] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be awarded by the California State Library, CLSA Statewide Database Program, for retrospective conversion of cataloging records of circulating musical scores to make them accessible for online searching. (Public Library) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 991855 [Grant from the California for Supportive Housing to partially fund service and operating expenses at the Pacific Bay Inn and the Windsor Hotel (Single Room Occupancy hotels) serving Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $625,000 from the Corporation for Supportive Housing and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken and waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 991856 [Gift acceptance of $30,040 from the Hormel Endowment managed by the Friends and Foundation of the S.F. Library for identifying, processing, formatting various materials in the Library’s Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a gift of $30,040 from the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for cataloging and enhancing access to materials in the gay and lesbian collections. (Public Library) 9/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 991858 [Appointment, San Francisco Health Authority] Resolution appointing Nathan Nayman and Frederick Hobson to serve as Governing Body Members of the San Francisco Health Authority. (Clerk of the Board) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 991859 [Purchase of property at 3rd and Arthur Streets to expand the Pump Station built in the 1960’s, to comply with the current Regional Water Quality Control Board permit requirements] Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 3 and 4 in Assessor’s Block 4501 for expansion of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Booster Pump Station, and adopt findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department) (Categorically exempt from environmental review and consistent with the eight priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1.) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991860 [Extension and modification of PTC/Municipal Railway Lease at 23rd and Illinois Streets for storage of street cars, materials and equipment at a monthly rate of $31,800] Resolution authorizing an extension and modification of an existing lease of real property at Twenty Third and Illinois Streets for the Public Transportation Commission, Municipal Railway. (Real Estate Department) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991863 [Accepting State Grant funds for various projects including the Chinese Recreation Center, Conservatory of Flowers, Margaret Hayward Clubhouse, Mini Park and Community Gardens and North Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to apply, accept and expend a $541,750 grant for the Chinese Recreation Center; a $2,462,500 grant for the Conservatory of Flowers restoration, a $492,500 grant for the Margaret Hayward Clubhouse renovation; a $492,500 grant for the Visitacion Valley Reis Tract-Campbell and Rutland Mini Park and Community Gardens and Greenway; and a $1,083,500 grant for North Mission Open Space, all received from the State of California General Fund during fiscal year 1999-2000. (Recreation and Parks Department) 9/29/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Yee To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: Legislation be drafted which would require all entities which issue general obligation bonds under the City and County of San Francisco’s bonding authority to submit an accounting of all the bond-funded expenditures at the time the bond proceeds are fully expended. The report shall be given to the Controller, the Mayor’s Office of Public Finance, the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst and the Board of Supervisors Finance and Labor Committee and shall be the subject of a Finance and Labor Committee hearing. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the bond proceeds have been allocated in accordance with the expenditures that were approved by the voters. From: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee To: Director, Department of Public Health Requesting/Inquiring: To notify the department of a hearing called to inquire into the health impact of antennas on Sutro Towers upon local residents. File 991898 has been referred to the Public Health and Environment Committee. From: Supervisor Ammiano To: Director, Department of Public Health Requesting/Inquiring: To notify the department of a hearing called to inquire into etiology of domestic violence with particular focus on violence perpetrated by men against women and to devise strategies to prevent such abuse including rehabilitative programs for batterers. File 991899 has been referred to the Housing and Social Policy Committee. From: Supervisor Becerril To: Director, Department of Human Services Requesting/Inquiring: To determine the timing of the Department’s phase in of the electronic benefits transfer system for the food stamps program in compliance with the federal mandate. From: Supervisor Becerril To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To consult with representatives from private business associations, community groups and relevant city departments and commissions in drafting a definition of "small business" to be incorporated into city legislation and regulations governing small business programs and activities, using the definitions currently used by the Small Business Administration, other government agencies and private organizations for guidance in developing a local standard. From: Supervisor Katz To: Director, Department of Public Health Requesting/Inquiring: Report on the status of sexually transmitted disease rate decreases, the effectiveness of approaches used to reduce STD transmission, what information is offered to alert and educate the public regarding those at risk and how that information is obtained and publicized. From: Supervisor Newsom To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: That legislation be drafted to amend Planning Code Section 308 which would allow by eight signatures of the members of the Board of Supervisors an appeal of a conditional use that has been In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Marcelle M. Bier (Supervisor Kaufman) Peter Brady (Supervisors Leno, Becerril, Bierman) Earthquake victims of Southern Mexico (By the entire Board) Beverly Umehara (Supervisors Ammiano, Yee) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:29 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 November 1, 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.