Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 1, 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, November 1, 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 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 2:01 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to APPROVE the October 4, 1999 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 2 - Katz, Yee Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz Introduction of Guests Supervisor Ammiano introduced Reese Butler, founder of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, a 24 hour nationwide suicide prevention hotline, and Jonathan Cain, singer and co-founder of the band, Journey, and its members, Neal Schon and Ross Balory. Other members of the Board joined Supervisor Ammiano and commended them for their involvement and participation in a benefit concert to raise funds for the "hotline". Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Teng, 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 Introduction of Guests Supervisor Teng introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Municipal Legislative Modernization and Local Governance Delegation, who are in the United States visiting four cities to gain a better understanding of the American legislative system on the local level, as follows: Fan Yuanmou, Vice Chairman, Standing Committee, People's Congress of Beijing Municipality, who briefly addressed the Board of Supervisors; Hua Junduo, Vice-President, Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs; Zhou Gonshun, Chairman, Standing Committee, People's Congress of Anqing City, Anhui Province; Zhang Changsheng, Chairman, Standing Committee, People's Congress of Tianshiu City, Gansu Province; Fu Chengyi, Vice Chairman, Standing Committee, People's Congress of Hohhot City, Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region; Dong Kai, Vice Chairman, Standing Committee, People's Congress of Jilin City, Jilin Province; Xiong Jixing, Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, Standing Committee, People's Congress, Hunan Province; Tang Duokun, Deputy Director, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs, CPIF. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 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 retroactively, $8,556,104 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) (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 991862.) Ordinance No. 291-99 FINALLY PASSED 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) (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 991861.) Ordinance No. 292-99 FINALLY PASSED Recommendation of the Rules Committee 991959 [Appointment] Resolution appointing one member to the Maternal Child Adolescent Health Board. Dr. Lisa F. Giannini Dana, Seat 19, succeeding Josie Clevenger, R.N., must be nominee of Supervisor Leno and a pediatrician, unexpired portion of three-year term ending August 31, 2001. Resolution No. 1008-99 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 991702 [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 17th Avenue and Noriega Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 17th Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP) 24th and Illinois Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping 24th Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1824.) Resolution No. 998-99 ADOPTED 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.) Resolution No. 1003-99 ADOPTED 991703 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Broadway, north side, between Steiner and Pierce Streets (legalizes existing condition) DIAGONAL (45-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - RESCIND 18th Avenue, east side, between Ulloa and Vicente Streets GREEN (SHORT-TERM PARKING) ZONE, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Rutland Street, west side, from Tucker Avenue to 60 feet southerly (60-foot zone) TOUR BUS PARKING ONLY - RESCIND Kearny Street, east side, from 66 feet to 186 feet north of Washington Street (120-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Fella Place, both sides, between Pine and Bush Streets TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Fella Place, both sides, from Powell Street to east terminus Larkin Street, west side, between McAllister Street and Golden Gate Avenue Lucerne Street, both sides, from south terminus to 20 feet northerly (20-foot zones at the end of this street, eliminates all parking at the south terminus) (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1824.) Resolution No. 999-99 ADOPTED 991704 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Laguna Honda Boulevard, northbound, from Clarendon Avenue to approximately 750 feet southerly (750-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Laguna Honda Boulevard, east side, from approximately 350 feet to 750 feet south of Clarendon Avenue (400-foot zone) Jackson Street, south side, from Stockton Street to 21 feet westerly (21-foot zone) NO LEFT TURNS, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Duboce Avenue, eastbound, at Valencia Street TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Kearny Street, east side, between Jackson and Washington Streets (Department of Parking and Traffic) (DPT Order No. 1824.) Resolution No. 1000-99 ADOPTED 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.) Resolution No. 1004-99 ADOPTED 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.) Resolution No. 1005-99 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of the Finance and Labor 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. (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 294-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee 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.) Ordinance No. 293-99 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendation of Rules Committee 991117 [Board Off Site Meeting, December 6, 1999] Supervisor Teng Motion moving to have the December 6, 1999 meeting of the Board of Supervisors convened at Herbert Hoover Middle School located at 2290 14th Avenue in the West Portal/Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco at 6:00 p.m. Motion No. M99-138 APPROVED 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 991912 [Government Funding, capital improvements at the San Francisco Zoo] Ordinance appropriating $16,898,894 of Zoo Facilities Bond Proceeds for capital improvements, repair and replacement projects, and Bond issuance costs associated with the Zoo Master Plan Phase II, through the Department of Public Works, for fiscal year 1999-2000; placing $200,000 on reserve; and requesting the Zoological Society to make an annual report to the Board of Supervisors, commencing December of 2000. (Controller) (Companion measure to File 991913.) Supervisor Yee moved to amend to delete the proviso placing $200,000 on reserve, which would effect the title, line 3 and page two, lines 8 and 9. Ordinance No. 295-99 Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Ordinance appropriating $16,898,894 of Zoo Facilities Bond Proceeds for capital improvements, repair and replacement projects, and Bond issuance costs associated with the Zoo Master Plan Phase II, through the Department of Public Works, for fiscal year 1999-2000; and requesting the Zoological Society to make an annual report to the Board of Supervisors, commencing December of 2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 991913.) Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991913 [Authorizing the Director of Public Works to contract with the S.F. Zoological Society to perform construction work at the Zoo, without advertising for competitive bids, said contract not Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works to contract with San Francisco Zoological Society for Zoo staff to perform all necessary construction work related to the repair and replacement of Zoo facilities in connection with the San Francisco Zoo Phase II Master Plan Project, an exception to competitive bid requirements. (Department of Public Works) (Companion measure to File 991912.) Ordinance No. 296-99 PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991870 [Approving a license permitting the FBI to continue to rent space in the Central Radio Station for operation of communication equipment] Resolution authorizing and approving a telecommunications license renewal for a one rack transmitter at the Central Radio Station and monopole antennae space at Christmas Tree Point with the United States Department of Justice. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 1007-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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. Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to amend page seven, lines 1 through 3, by removing the further resolved clause. Supervisor Yaki moved substitute motion to amend, page seven, lines 1 through 3 to read: "Further Resolved, That the San Francisco Ethics Commission shall submit such proposed campaign reform measures as it deems necessary to the Board of Supervisors for consideration". Title amended accordingly on lines 12 and 13. Resolution No. 1018-99 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Brown, Leno 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 compaign 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 Board of Supervisors for their consideration; 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. ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 3 - Becerril, Brown, Kaufman 991973 [Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Allocation Not to Exceed $20,000,000] Supervisor Brown Resolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of mortgage credit certificates. Resolution No. 1009-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee 991815 [Liquor License Transfer, 1561 Fillmore Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 2066 Fillmore Street to 1561 Fillmore Street to Chon Yong Chan for Grocery Market, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions. Resolution No. 1001-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991866 [Liquor License Modification, 181 Eddy Street] Resolution determining that the removal of condition 6 and the exchange of a Type 47 liquor license for a Type 48 public premises liquor license for Andrew Adelman dba Polly Esther's located at 181 Eddy Street will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23803 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition. (Government Agency) Resolution No. 1006-99 ADOPTED 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 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) Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 996-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991832 [Mid-Embarcadero Arts Enrichment] Supervisors Bierman, Yaki, Teng, Brown, Becerril Resolution recommending that San Francisco's policy of arts enrichment for public improvement projects be interpreted broadly to include both visual and performing arts projects, and urging the Arts Commission and the San Francisco Transportation Authority to support the organ pavilion project as art enrichment for the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway project. Supervisors Brown, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1002-99 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 4 - Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Planthold, amend Planning Code concerning disability access, lack of enough TTY equipment for City departments; Jakkee Bryson, ADA noncompliance with smoking provisions at shelters; Eula Walters, transfer jurisdiction of Ferry Park to Recreation and Park Department; Michael Nadie, oppose permitting flower vendors at Thursday's flea market; Abdalla Megahed, sympathy to Eqyptians recent tragedy, homeless shelter; Daniel Pieste, monitor election process; James Chaffee, library preservation fund, Proposition E; Male speaker, oppose Knight Initiative; Larry Edmun, single room occupancy; Robert O'Malley, supports living wages; Richard Robinson, no toothpaste at the center. 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. 992007 [Grant funds for clean fuel vehicle incentive program] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Teng Resolution authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to accept and expend $120,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clean Air; and authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to accept and expend funds in future years through this program. Supervisors Newsom, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1011-99 ADOPTED 992008 [Mary Li Trust Fund] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Katz Resolution extending condolences and sympathy to the family of Mary Li, a 13-year old girl who was killed in the crosswalk of Bayshore Boulevard on October 22, 1999 and requesting the City and County of San Francisco to establish a trust fund for the family of Mary Li. Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1012-99 ADOPTED 992009 [Mary Li automobile accident police investigation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Katz Resolution urging a full police investigation into the cause of the automobile accident that killed 13 year old pedestrian Mary Li in the crosswalk of Bayshore Boulevard on October 22, 1999; requesting a police report by October 29, 1999; and urging the District Attorney to prosecute the driver of the vehicle that killed Mary Li to the fullest extent of the law. Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1013-99 ADOPTED 992010 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Katz, Leno Resolution commending the late Charles "Carl" Lutz for rescuing, saving 62,000 Jewish lives from extermination by the Nazis between 1942 and 1945 and further honoring the memory this great soul for his courageous, compassionate and exemplary actions in a time of unprecedented crisis of depravity, inhumanity and social and political turmoil in world history and further praising this extraordinary human being as a role model of a world citizen who exemplified, keen intelligence and resourcefulness combined with overflowing compassion and love for fellow human beings in the face of depraved and brutal Nazi state machinery and displayed tenacious will and courage in risking his own and his family's life to rescue his fellow human beings from imminent torture, terror and death. Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Katz, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1014-99 ADOPTED 992011 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Teng Resolution commending the Names Project Foundation for the first major Bay Area display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in over a decade and for their ongoing commitment to remembering those who have been lost to this disease as well as for promoting awareness, compassion and prevention in the struggle to end AIDS. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1015-99 ADOPTED 992012 [Proclamation] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Becerril, Teng, Katz Resolution proclaiming Friday, October 29, 1999 as Drug Education Day in honor of the "Just Say Know: New Directions in Drug Education" conference. Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Teng, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 1016-99 ADOPTED 992017 [Final Map of City Mews, 176 Clara Street, a 6 unit residential condominium project] Motion approving final map of the City Mews (176 Clara Street), a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 129 in Assessor's Block No. 3752, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) (DPW Order No. 172,005.) Motion No. M99-139 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng Absent: 2 - Yaki, Yee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Teng assumed the Chair. Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda 992004 [America Online Policies] Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Leno, Bierman Resolution urging America Online (AOL) to create a consistent set of standards that applies to all content created by their members and to end their practice of censoring gay content much more frequently than content that includes profanities, sexual content or hate speech by non-gay members. Supervisor Katz requested this item be severed for the purpose of making a technical amendment. Resolution No. 1010-99 SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng Absent: 3 - Ammiano, Yaki, Yee Resolution urging America Online (AOL) to create a standards sensitive to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and to end their practice of censoring gay content much more frequently than content that includes profanities, sexual content or hate speech by non-gay members. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng Absent: 3 - Ammiano, Yaki, Yee OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 992041 [Landmark Designation, 4040 Seventeenth Street] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Brown Ordinance designating 4040 Seventeenth Street, the McCormick House, as Landmark No. 208 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. (September 2, 1999 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 14874 adopted recommending approval.) 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 992042 [Underground District No. 355] Supervisor Bierman Ordinance creating Underground District No. 355 in the Third Street and Bayshore Boulevard Area. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 992047 [Equal Access to Services Act] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Yaki, Bierman, Katz Draft ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 89 to require City departments to offer bilingual services and materials if a substantial portion of the public utilizing their services does not speak English effectively because it is not their primary language. (Fiscal impact; Adds Sections 89.1 through 89.13.) 11/1/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 12/2/1999. 11/19/99 - Supervisor Katz added as co-sponsor. 992043 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapters 15, 16 and 19A] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code, Chapters 15 (Mental Health) and 19A (Public Health) by adding new Sections 15.1 (Definitions) and 15.19 (Alcoholism Advisory Board); repealing Sections 15.6, 15.8, 15.11, 15.12, 15.12-1, 15.12-2, 15.12-3, 15.12-4, 15.12-5 and 15.12-6; renumbering Sections 15.1, 15.3, 15.4, 15.4-1 and 15.5 as Sections 15.10, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14 and 15.15, respectively and renumbering Sections 15.2, 15.7-1, 15.9 and 19A.14 as Sections 15.11, 15.16, 15.17 and 15.18, respectively and amending the same, to consolidate the chapters and to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions; by adding a new Section 15.100 and renumbering Sections 19A.5, 19A.18, 19A.22, 19A.19 and 19A.31 as Sections 15.101, 15.102, 15.103, 15.104 and 15.105, respectively; to create a new Article II ("Public Health Contracts") to Chapter 15; and by repealing Sections 19A.1, 19A.2, 19A.3, 19A.4, 19A.6, 19A.7, 19A.8, 19A.9, 19A.10, 19A.12, 19A.13, 19A.15, 19A.17, 19A.20, 19A.21, 19A.23, 19A.25, 19A.26, 19A.31, 19A.32, 19A.33, 19A.34, 19A.35, 19A.37, 19A.38, 19A.39 and 19A.40 to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions relating to contract approvals. (Adds new Sections 15.1 and 15.19; repeals Sections 15.6, 15.8, 15.11, 15.12, 15.12-1, 15.12-2, 15.12-3, 15.12-4, 15-5 and 15.12-6; renumbers Sections 15.1, 15.3, 15.4, 15.4-1 and 15.5 as Sections 15.10, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14 and 15.12-5; renumbers Sections 15.2, 15.7-1, 15.9 and 19A.14 as Sections 15.11, 15.16, 15.17 and 15.18; adds a new Section 15.100; renumbers Sections 19A.5, 19A.18, 19A.22, 19A.19 and 19A.31 as Sections 15.101, 15.102, 15.103, 15.104 and 15.105; to create a new Article II ("Public Health Contracts") to Chapter 15; repeals Sections 19A.1, 19A.2, 19A.3, 19A.4, 19A.6, 19A.7, 19A.8, 19A.9, 19A.10, 19A.12, 19A.13, 19A.15, 19A.17, 19A.20, 19A.21, 19A.23, 19A.25, 19A.26, 19A.31, 19A.32, 19A.33, 19A.34, 19A.35, 19A.37, 19A.38, 19A.39 and 19A.40.) 11/1/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 12/2/1999. 992044 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 17] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 17.1 to correct a statutory reference and amending Section 17.14 regarding trial and special event rates for the use of parking facilities under the jurisdiction of the Parking and Traffic Commission. (Amends Sections 17.1 and 17.14.) 11/1/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 12/2/1999. 992045 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 20.1 and 20.8 to correct references to the Department of Human Services and repealing Sections 20.1-1, 20-8-1, 20.8-2, 20.9, 20.10, 20.11, 20.20, 20.21, 20.22, 20.23, 20.24, 20.25, 20.25-2, 20.26, 20.27, 20.28, 20.30, 20.33, 20.34, 20.35, 20.36, 20.37, 20.38, 20.38-1, 20.39, 20.40, 20.40-1, 20.42, 20.43, 20.44, 20.45, 20.46, 20.47 and 20.53, regarding the Department of Human Services, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Amends Sections 20.1 and 20.8; repeals Sections 20.1-1, 20-8-1, 20.8-2, 20.9, 20.10, 20.11, 20.20, 20.21, 20.22, 20.23, 20.24, 20.25, 20.25-2, 20.26, 20.27, 20.28, 20.30, 20.33, 20.34, 20.35, 20.36, 20.37, 20.38, 20.38-1, 20.39, 20.40, 20.40-1, 20.42, 20.43, 20.44, 20.45, 20.46, 20.47 and 20.53.) 11/1/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 12/2/1999. 992046 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 58, Conflict of Interest Code] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 58.1, 58.2, 58.7, 58.8, 58.9, 58.105, 58.110, 58.115, 58.120, 58.145, 58.150, 58.155, 58.168, 58.170, 58.175, 58.177, 58.180, 58.185, 58.190, 58.195, 58.198, 58.200, 58.201, 58.202, 58.205, 58.220, 58.225, 58.267, 58.272, 58.275, 58.310, 58.315, 58.320, 58.323, 58.340, 58.357, 58.375, 58.380, 58.382, 58.383, 58.385, 58.390, 58.405, 58.500 and adding new Sections 58.145, 58.385 and 58.400 to add the Children and Families First Commission, the Taxi Commission, the Treasure Island Development Authority and the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Redevelopment Agency and to reorganize sections in alphabetical order and made other nonsubstantive technical changes. (Amends Sections 58.1, 58.2, 58.7, 58.8, 58.9, 58.105, 58.110, 58.115, 58.120, 58.145, 58.150, 58.155, 58.168, 58.170, 58.175, 58.177, 58.180, 58.185, 58.190, 58.195, 58.198, 58.200, 58.201, 58.202, 58.205, 58.220, 58.225, 58.267, 58.272, 58.275, 58.310, 58.315, 58.320, 58.323, 58.340, 58.357, 58.375, 58.380, 58.382, 58.383, 58.385, 58.390, 58.405, 58.500; adds new Sections 58.145, 58.385 and 58.400.) 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 992049 [Building and Housing Codes] Supervisor Teng Ordinance amending Building Code Section 105.2.8.4 to reinstate the language of the 1995 San Francisco Building Code regarding homeowner's financial qualifications for moratorium on abatement action using updated section reference number; amending Housing Code Section 401 to reinstate item number 11 deleted in error from the definition of "nuisance" and to make a nonsubstantive editorial correction, by amending Section 909 to correct incomplete code section references and to correct typographical error; amending Sections 909 and 910 regarding smoke and heat detectors and alarm system by reinstating the language of the 1995 San Francisco Housing Code to require these items for certain existing buildings containing five or more dwelling units. (Amends Building Code Section 105.2.8.4; amends Housing Code Sections 401, 909 and 910.) 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. With request it be considered at the November 9, 1999 meeting. Ordinance No. 320-99 Resolutions 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. 10/25/99, SUBSTITUTED. Submitted by Supervisor Newsom in Board, bearing same title. 10/25/99, ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 11/1/99, SUBSTITUTED. Submitted by Supervisor Newsom in Board, bearing same title. 11/1/99, ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. Resolution No. 1044-99 992048 [Edgehill Way Controls Findings] Supervisors Teng, Bierman Resolution adopting findings as to the local conditions requiring amendments to the State Building Code for buildings, as required by the California Health and Safety Code, in conjunction with creation of the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area. (Companion measure to File 991768.) 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 992050 [Community Skate Park Lease Agreement] Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Teng Resolution urging Recreation and Park Department to work with and enter into a lease agreement with the City of Pacifica to provide a skating park within the surplus land portion of Sharp Park Golf Course. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1031-99 992051 [State Legislation, SB 984, Cesar Chavez State Holiday] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Teng Resolution urging the Governor of California, the California Senate and Assembly to support and pass SB 984, sponsored by Senator Richard Polanco, designating March 31 as an official state holiday in memory of Cesar Chavez. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 992052 [Let's Fixed Our Schools Now Initiative] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Teng Resolution supporting the "Let's Fix Our Schools Now" initiative which will appear in the California March 2000 ballot and which will amend the California Constitution and Education Code to allow passage of local school bond issues with a simple majority vote. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1032-99 992054 [Proclamation] Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Kaufman, Becerril, Teng, Newsom Resolution recognizing November, 1999 as National Home Care Month and commending Health at Home for the skilled, compassionate care they provide to San Francisco's senior and disabled residents. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1033-99 992055 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Yee, Becerril, Kaufman, Yaki, Brown, Teng Resolution commending the California Council of Churches, the Interfaith Alliance, the Northern California Interreligious Conference, Metropolitan Community Church, Congregation Emanu-el, Bishop Reverend William Swing, and Reverend Cecil Williams for their proactive efforts to unite the communities of faith in San Francisco and throughout California to defeat the anti-gay Proposition 22, the Knight Initiative. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1034-99 992056 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Teng Resolution commending Enterprise for High School Students on its thirtieth anniversary and declaring November 18, 1999 "Enterprise for High School Students Day" in San Francisco. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1035-99 992057 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Teng, Becerril Resolution commending American Forests for its Global Releaf campaign and declaring November 10, 1999 "American Forests' Global Releaf Day" in San Francisco. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1036-99 992058 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Yee, Katz, Bierman, Teng, Becerril Resolution commending the San Francisco Police Department Honda Unit for its successful work in transforming Dolores Park into a safe and clean neighborhood park and urging continuation of the program. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1037-99 992059 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Resolution commending Reese Butler for establishing the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, the nation's first 24 hour nationwide suicide prevention hotline and further proclaiming November 12, 1999 as "Reason to Live Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1038-99 992060 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Katz, Bierman Resolution commending Reverend Zachary Shore of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for his courage in expressing opposition to Archdioceses of San Francisco's financial contribution to the Knight Initiative campaign. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 1039-99 Requests for Hearing 992061 [Welfare to Work Transportation Plans] Supervisor Becerril Hearing to consider the impact of welfare reform on public transit services; to assess current plans and programs to meet the particular needs of low-income workers; and to consider other possible solutions. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 992062 [Recycling and reuse of computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment] Supervisor Becerril Hearing to consider ways to increase the recycling and reuse of computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment; to assess current City programs and successful programs in other cities and counties that divert electronic waste products; to assess the role of non-profits and the private sector in recycling; to increase public awareness of City recycling programs; and to address public outreach and education. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 992063 [Cable modem access compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act] Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril Hearing to consider World Institute on Disability's concerns relating to the degree to which the Excite@Home Network is disabled accessible and how AT&T and Excite@Home plan to implement and maintain cable modem access in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 992064 [Discrimination in awarding loans] Supervisor Brown Hearing to determine whether allegations are true that the Bank of America discriminates against African Americans in its loan application process. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 992065 [Liquor License] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to consider the removal of a condition on an Alcoholic Beverage Control license to permit live music at 1795 Geary Boulevard, aka Some Place Else. 11/1/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee. Motions 992053 [Blue Angels] Supervisor Ammiano Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to invite the U.S. Department of the Navy to hold public hearings in the City and County of San Francisco to plan for Fleet Week 2000, in order to discuss flight patterns for the Blue Angels. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-140 992066 [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. 11/1/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion No. M99-141 Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 991998 [Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham Street] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Newsom Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 1183.30, establishing a tour bus restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue. (Department of Parking and Traffic) 10/26/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 992019 [Amendment to the Police Officers Association 1996-2001 MOU regarding an Airport Canine Bomb Detection Premium for members assigned to the Airport Bureau] Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 4 to the 1996-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the City and County of San Francisco adding language regarding an Airport Canine/Bomb Detection Premium of $105.00 biweekly, effective July 24, 1999. (Department of Human Resources) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 992020 [Settlement of Pay Grievance, Locals 790, 535, and 250] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the pay grievance of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO Local 790, 535, and 250 on behalf of its affected members filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco in an amount not to exceed $360,000. (Department of Human Resources) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 992021 [Operation of spare vehicles as taxicabs on New Year's Eve] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance authorizing the Taxi Commission to authorize color scheme permit-holders to operate approved spare vehicles as taxicabs without a taxicab permit from the City for the period from 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 1999 through 8:00 a.m. on January 1, 2000. (Government Agency) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 991869 [Approving amendment to the Post-Security Master/Retail Duty Free Concession Lease for the New International Terminal] Resolution approving an amendment to the Post-Security Master Retail/Duty Free Concession Lease, between DFS Group L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, to expand premises and to authorize the Airport to amend the Post-Security Master Retail/Duty Free Concession Lease in certain respects. (Airport Commission) 9/30/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 10/22/99, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Airport Commission 10/22/99, bearing new title. 10/22/99, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 991995 [Settlement of Claim, SOMA Partners] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of SOMA Partners by payment of $33,797. (City Attorney) (Claim Number 99-03960.) 10/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 992018 [Federal Grant to fund Municipal Railway and Port capital improvement projects including purchases of trolley coaches, light rail vehicles, diesel buses and rail replacement] Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $113,439,665 of Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ), Surface Transportation Program (STP), and Section 5307 Capital Assistance for fourteen Municipal Railway capital projects, and one Port of San Francisco capital project, including $3,944,325 for administrative overhead costs. (Public Transportation Commission) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 1046-99 992022 [Granting revocable permit to U.C. Medical Center to occupy a portion of the street area, under Parnassus between 3rd and Hillway Avenues, to install an underground telecommunications system Resolution granting revocable permission to the University of California Medical Center to install an underground telecommunications and pneumatic tube system within the Parnassus Avenue right-of-way, to interconnect two University of California buildings at 400 and 505 Parnassus Avenue (Block 1756, Lot 1, and 1757, Lot 35) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 992023 [Federal Grant to fund the Raise African American Infant Survival Program] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Health Promotion and Prevention, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $272,846 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Raise African American Infant Survival 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) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Resolution No. 1065-99 992025 [Federal grant for extending school-to career opportunities to at-risk youth in the Mission District] Resolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Community Development of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $625,000 available through the Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), for a Mission District based school-to-career program. (Mayor) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Resolution No. 1047-99 992026 [Purchase of 4.09 acres of PG&E property ( 2315 Cesar Chavez Street), leased by DPW since 1986 for storage of materials, placement/use of modular buildings and parking, essential for DPW's Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, as Buyer, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company as Seller, to purchase real property located at 2315 Cesar Chavez Street, known as APN Block 4343 Lot 1A and SBE 135-38-22 Parcel 1, for a purchase price of Three Million, Eight Hundred Forty-One Thousand Dollars ($3,841,000); approving an agreement by the City to release and indemnify PG&E for hazardous materials; approving certain environmental deed restrictions; approving the assumption of a billboard lease affecting the property; approving certain limitations on the City's remedies against PG&E for breach; adopting findings that the purchase agreement is consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of the City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions; and ratifying prior acts. (Real Estate Department) (Fiscal impact.) 10/27/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Brown To: Chief of Police Requesting/Inquiring: An update on the status of creating a satellite police station in Visitacion Valley and assignment of a bilingual officer at that site. From: Supervisor Kaufman To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Chapter 24 of the Administrative Code relating to the Redevelopment Agency, check the accuracy of and, if necessary, update all references to state law, the City Charter, other chapters of the Administrative Code, etc and streamline language, remove outdated and obsolete provisions, and general update to reflect current practices. From: Supervisor Kaufman To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Chapter 24A of the Administrative Code relating to the Administrative Structure Local Rent Supplement Program in the Office of the Mayor, check the accuracy of and, if necessary, update all references to state law, the City Charter, other chapters of the Administrative Code, etc. and streamline language, remove outdated and obsolete provisions, and general update to reflect current practices. From: Supervisor Kaufman To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Chapter 24B of the Administrative Code relating to the Relocation Appeals Board, check the accuracy of and, if necessary, update all references to state law, the City Charter, other chapters of the Administrative Code, etc. and streamline language, remove outdated and obsolete provisions, and general update to reflect current practices. From: Supervisor Katz To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation amending the Planning Code to define Information Technology as a use. The definition should apply, but not be limited, to businesses engaged primarily in multimedia, new media, biotechnology, information technology, research and In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Idaree Westbrook (By the entire Board) Victor Van Bourg (By the entire Board) Bernard J. Ward (Supervisor Newsom) Robert Barry (By the entire Board) Victims of EgyptAir jet crash (Supervisor Brown) Imilda Kolander (Supervisor Brown) Kurt Schwenk (Supervisor Brown) Joyce Fulton (Supervisor Katz) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:20 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 December 6, 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.