Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 18, 2000

Agenda & Minutes Archive City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 18, 2000 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 Supervisor was noted absent: Supervisor Katz - 1. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:06 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved to APPROVE the December 20 and December 23, 1999 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz AGENDA CHANGES Supervisor Becerril indicated she intends to move to continue File 992110, landmarking Doggie Diner sign and site matter. (See infra.) CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 992309 [Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform work at a lesser cost than City employees - Victim services for the District Attorney] Resolution concurring retroactively, with the Controller’s certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (District Attorney) Resolution No. 39-00 ADOPTED 992311 [Lease of property owned by Herbst Foundation on the second floor of 30 Van Ness Avenue for DPH-Children, Youth and Families Section for the term of 5 years at a monthly rate of $44,325.00] Resolution authorizing a lease at 30 Van Ness for the Department of Health’s Children Youth and Families Section. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 41-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Teng assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item. From the Finance and Labor Committee Without Recommendation 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) Supervisor Becerril was excused from voting by previous action of the Board. (See Meeting Minutes of December 20, 1999.) Resolution No. 21-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril 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) Supervisor Becerril was excused from voting by previous action of the Board. (See Meeting Minutes of December 20, 1999.) Resolution No. 22-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril The President resumed the Chair. NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 991428 [Truth in Disclosure Act] Supervisor Yee Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 306.1 and 306.3 to require disclosure in a conditional use or variance application and notice for public hearing of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, and requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury; and authorizing the Zoning Administrator to reject and delay the re-filing of an application that includes material misstatements or omissions; amending Building Code Section 106.3 to require disclosure in a building permit application of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury, and authorizing the Director of Building Inspection to cancel and delay the re-filing of an application that includes material misstatements or omissions. (Amending Planning Code Sections 306.1 and 306.3; amends Building Code Section 106.3.) (Planning Commission Resolution No.14929 adopted November 18, 1999 recommending proposed amendment with revision disclosed in the resolution. Certification of Exemption from environmental review dated September 9, 1999.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this matter be amended on page two, line 15, after "at the time of the application." by inserting "The term "known" shall mean actual, not imputed knowledge, and shall consist of direct evidence including but not limited to a contract of sale, lease, or rental, or letter of intent or agreement, between the applicant and a commercial entity.". Supervisor Becerril moved that this matter be continued for one week. It failed adoption. Ordinance No. 7-00 Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng Noes: 6 - Ammiano, Bierman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee The roll was then called on Supervisor Yaki’s motion that this matter be amended on page two, line 15. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, 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 PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item. 992315 [Funds for emergency winter shelter] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman Ordinance appropriating $73,353 from the General Fund Reserve to fund an emergency winter shelter for homeless gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender youth, at the Department of Public Health, for fiscal year 1999-2000; placing $73,353 on reserve. (Supervisor Yee dissenting in Committee.) Supervisor Kaufman moved to amend by replacing "$73,353" with "$54,290" wherever it appears in the legislation. Title changed accordingly. Ordinance No. 9-00 Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by President Ammiano, 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 $54,290 from the General Fund Reserve to fund an emergency winter shelter for homeless gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender youth, at the Department of Public Health, for fiscal year 1999-2000; placing $54,290 on reserve. (Supervisor Yee dissenting in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Brown, Yee The President resumed the Chair. 992209 [Sewer Replacement, Filbert/Rose Streets] Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer in Filbert Street from Van Ness Avenue to Franklin Street and Rose Street from Gough Street to Market Street - $256,083.00. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal impact.) Resolution No. 32-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992269 [2000-2002 Children’s Services Plan (Charter amendment enacted in November 1991) - The Mayor’s Office of Children Youth and Their Families creates this plan each year to allocate the Supervisor Teng Resolution approving the Children’s Services Plan for the San Francisco Children’s Fund in accordance with Charter Section 16.108. (Mayor) Resolution No. 34-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992301 [Acquisition of 4 noise easements for religious assembly buildings (at Alida Way and Alta Vista Drive), City of South San Francisco, in order to satisfy State-mandated noise mitigation Supervisor Brown Resolution authorizing the acquisition of four (4) noise easements for properties in the City of South San Francisco as part of the Airport Commission’s aircraft noise insulation program. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 36-00 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, 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 992302 [Acquisition of 195 additional noise easements in the cities of Millbrae and one (1) in South San Francisco for the purpose of satisfying a part of the State-mandated noise mitigation Resolution authorizing the acquisition of noise easements from 195 property addresses in the cities of Millbrae and South San Francisco as part of the Airport Master Plan Memorandum of Understanding between the Airport and its neighboring communities. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 37-00 Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz Absent: 1 - Becerril ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril 992303 [Withdrawal of 26 property owners (located in the Cities of Millbrae, San Bruno, Daly City and Pacifica) from noise insulation program for various reasons and delivery of quitclaim deeds to Resolution authorizing the conveyance of twenty-six (26) quitclaim deeds to various property owners in San Mateo County to rescind Grants of Easement (noise easement deeds) previously acquired by San Francisco. (Real Estate Department) Resolution No. 38-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee 992048 [Edgehill Way Controls Findings] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Brown, Newsom 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.) Resolution No. 30-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991768 [Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril Ordinance amending Building Code by adding Section 106.4.1.2 to require the structural advisory committee to review and make recommendations on specified permit applications within the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area, which is generally bounded by Garcia Avenue, Vasquez Avenue, Kensington Way, and Ulloa Street and traversed by Edgehill Way, and to require mandatory denial by the Director of Building Inspection under specified circumstances; amending Section 105.6.2 to specify the composition of the structural advisory committee for permit applications located within the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area; amending Section 106.3.2 to require that the applicant for certain permit applications located within the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area provide substantial documentation that there exists sufficient infrastructure to support the proposed residential development and that the proposed emergency access routes meet standards in effect at the time of the application; amending Section 1701.5 to require special inspections throughout the construction process for sites located within the Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area. (Amends Sections 106.4.1.2, 105.6.2, 106.3.2, 1701.5.) (Companion measure to File 992048.) Supervisor Teng presented an amendment of the whole bearing same title (technical amendment). Ordinance No. 8-00 Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992158 [Citywide Longer Pedestrian Crossing Time] Supervisors Teng, Leno, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Brown Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to expand its signal re-timing programs in the Geary Boulevard, Van Ness Avenue, 19th Avenue and North of Market area by implementing traffic signal timings using a pedestrian walking speed of 2.5 feet per second curb to curb on a citywide basis and requesting the Department of Parking and Traffic to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors on the status of this implementation every six months. Resolution No. 70-00 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 992177 [Liquor License Transfer, 1496 Larkin Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 1198 Hyde Street to 1496 Larkin Street to Thoi Cong Nguyen for "Larkin Corner 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 a condition. Resolution No. 31-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992231 [Liquor License, Lucky Store No. 139 at 3132 Clement Avenue] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license to Linda Richard for Lucky/Albertson’s Store No. 139 located at 3132 Clement Avenue (new commercial center at the northwest corner of 32nd Avenue and Clement Street), 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 a condition. Resolution No. 33-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992271 [Liquor Licenses, 1186 Folsom Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 17 beer and wine wholesaler license from 848 Ashbury Street to 1186 Folsom Street and the issuance of Type 9 beer and wine importer license and a conditional Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Richard Bruno for VINUM Cellars at 1186 Folsom Street, 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 Codes. Resolution No. 35-00 Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom 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, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Newsom Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 991366 [City Information Public Display Pilot Project] Supervisors Becerril, Brown Resolution establishing a pilot project within the Department of Public Works to publicly display city information for the benefit of San Francisco residents. Resolution No. 28-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991464 [Equal Treatment of Traffic Incident Reporting and Prosecution] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Newsom Resolution urging City departments, the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office to take all necessary action to ensure equal treatment of bicyclists and motorists involved in traffic incidents. Resolution No. 29-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992310 [Consenting to voluntary assignment of the Transit Shelter Agreement to Infinity Broadcasting Corporation as a result of Infinity acquiring Outdoor Systems, Inc. who used to provide for the Resolution consenting to voluntary assignment of transit shelter agreement resulting from merger of Outdoor Systems, Inc. with Burma Acquisition Corporation and Infinity Broadcasting Corporation. (Public Transportation Commission) Resolution No. 40-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 992110 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign and Site)] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission’s decision by its Resolution No. 14915 adopted November 4, 1999, disapproving the designation of the Doggie Diner Sign and site at 2750 Sloat Boulevard, Lot 2A and 4 in Assessor’s Block 2514 (containing the Carousel Restaurant building) as Landmark No. 212. (Filed on November 4, 1999.) (Companion measure to Files 992111, 992112, 992218.) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14915 dated 11/4/99 which disapproved the landmark designation of the Doggie Diner; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 515 adopted 7/7/99, initiating the landmark designation of the property; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 518 adopted 11/17/99, appealing Planning Commission Resolution No. 14915 which disapproved the landmark designation of the above-referenced property.) Appellants: Diana Scott, Ocean Beach Historical Society; Shirley Wong; Peter Dodie; Leo Nash; Joe Shepter; Todd Curtis; John Wall; Amy Greenslat; David Spearer; Eugene Lee; Richard Law. Respondents: Gerald Green, representing Planning Commission and Planning Department; Timothy Tosta, representing Sloat Gardens. A rebuttal period was allowed. The President then declared the hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisors Teng and Yee assumed the Chair at different times so each Supervisor could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item. From the Clerk (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 992111 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign and Site)] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 14915, disapproving the proposal to designate the Doggie Diner Sign, and site at 2750 Sloat Boulevard containing the Carousel Restaurant building as a landmark pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Supervisors Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki Noes: 4 - Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Leno, Newsom Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to rescind the previous vote. No objection and motion carried. After brief discussion, Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992112 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign and Site)] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 14915, disapproving the proposal to designate the Doggie Diner Sign, and site at 2750 Sloat Boulevard containing the Carousel Restaurant building as a landmark pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992218 [Landmark Designation, Doggie Diner Sign and Carousel Building at 2750 Sloat Boulevard] Ordinance designating the Doggie Diner Sign and site at 2750 Sloat Boulevard, as Landmark No. 212 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 992199 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign)] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 14915 dated November 4, 1999, disapproving the proposal of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to designate the Doggie Diner Sign as Landmark No. 212 on property located at 2750 Sloat Boulevard; Lots 2A and 4 in Assessor’s Block No. 2514. (Filed on November 19, 1999.) (Companion measure to Files 992200, 992201, 992221.) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14915 dated 11/4/99 which disapproved the landmark designation of the Doggie Diner; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 515 adopted 7/7/99, initiating the landmark designation of the property; Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 518 adopted 11/17/99, appealing Planning Commission Resolution No. 14915 which disapproved the landmark designation of the above-referenced property.) Appellants: Daniel Reidy, President, Landmark Preservation Advisory Board; Commissioner Kotis; Tim Kelly; many speakers spoke in support of the doggie diner sign and the carousel building. (See supra, File 992110). Respondents: Gerald Green, representing Planning Commission and Planning Department; Timothy Tosta, representing Sloat Gardens. A rebuttal period was allowed. The President then declared the hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. From the Clerk (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 992200 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign)] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 14915, disapproving the proposal of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to designate the Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard as a landmark pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992201 [Landmark Appeal, 2750 Sloat Boulevard (Doggie Diner Sign)] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 14915, disapproving the proposal of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to designate the Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard as a landmark pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992221 [Landmark Designation, Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard] Ordinance designating the Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard, as Landmark No. 212 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee The President resumed the Chair. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Megahed, sympathy for losing two officers, urge and support Mayor Brown to continue helicopter program, urge investigation of landmark of 650 Geary Street, Islam Temple; Robert O’Malley, concern with increased number of homeless youths with problems coming to the City for assistance and the need for more services, will be suggesting living wage amendments soon; James Chaffe, concern why KPOO is not broadcasting when the Board meets on Tuesday, oppose library contract to commit expenditure of $200,000 to give space in the Library to proposed contractor; Ms. Edwards, requesting assistance to speed up loan application to help save her business and the pending eviction due to rent increase; Robert Pender, voicing outreach to public regarding upcoming primary election March 7, 2000, which contains state and local measures and announcing his candidacy for Democratic Central Committee; Gilbert Criswell, read testimony regarding proposal to create Technology Commission (written statement received); Richard Robinson, indicating homeless shelter needs supply of towels and thank you for the toothbrush. Note: Written statements presented during public comment are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and are available for review in File 000020. 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. 000047 [Revenue Bonds Public Hearing Approval for Drew College Preparatory School] Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Brown, Newsom Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for Drew College Preparatory School. (Mayor) Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 23-00 ADOPTED 000048 [State Legislation, AB 1607, Handgun Licensing and Registration] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Brown, Newsom Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 1607 regarding handgun licensing and registration. Supervisors Brown, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 24-00 ADOPTED 000049 [U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Congress to create new blood donor guidelines] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman, Newsom Resolution urging Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Nancy Pelosi to work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Congress to create new blood donor guidelines that allow HIV-negative gay men to donate blood and help alleviate the nation’s chronic blood shortage. Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 42-00 ADOPTED 000050 [Tracking criminal misconduct in the City’s shelters] Supervisors Newsom, Teng, Brown Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office on Homelessness and the Department of Human Services to create a system for tracking criminal misconduct in the City’s shelter system. Supervisors Teng, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 43-00 ADOPTED 000051 [Contract to complete an accurate count for the Census 2000] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to enter into an agreement with the State of California and to accept $114,447 from the State of California to implement a plan to achieve a complete and accurate count for the Census 2000. Supervisors Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 25-00 ADOPTED 000052 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Kaufman, Teng, Katz Resolution commending Richard A. Sullivan upon his retirement as Tax Collector and for his outstanding contribution and dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 26-00 ADOPTED 000053 [Commendation] Supervisors Bierman, Newsom Resolution commending and congratulating the Pittman & Davis Company of Harlingen, Texas, for its conscientious effort to spare the environment by using 100% recycled paper as its packaging material. Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 44-00 ADOPTED 000054 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Bierman, Leno, Newsom Resolution congratulating Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, San Francisco City College, Manpower, Inc. and Mission College for launching Glidetech. Supervisors Leno, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 45-00 ADOPTED 000055 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom Resolution commending Department of Parking and Traffic Senior Parking Control Officer Ella Mueller. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 46-00 ADOPTED 000056 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Teng Resolution commending the Holocaust Center of Northern California upon its 20th Anniversary. Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. Resolution No. 47-00 ADOPTED 000072 [Declaration of the December 14, 1999 Runoff Election Results] Resolution declaring the results of the Municipal Runoff Election conducted on December 14, 1999, in the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 27-00 ADOPTED 000062 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Motion No. M00-3 APPROVED 000076 [Final Map of 2501 Harrison Street, a new 15 unit live/work condominium project] Motion approving final map of 2501 Harrison Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 33 in Assessor’s Block No. 4147, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) Motion No. M00-4 APPROVED 000077 [Final Map of 655 Fifth Street, a new 20 unit live/work condominium project] Motion approving final map of 655 Fifth Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 42 in Assessor’s Block No. 3786, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) Motion No. M00-5 APPROVED 000078 [Final Map of 655 Tennessee Street, a new 16 unit live/work condominium project] Motion approving final map of 655 Tennessee Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 34 in Assessor’s Block No. 3995, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) Motion No. M00-6 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Yaki Absent: 5 - Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 000109 [Child Care Planning and Advisory Council] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Becerril Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 5.200 to give the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council additional powers and duties in conformance with State law and to change the composition of the council in conformance with State law. (Amends Section 5.200.) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 000110 [Administrative Code Revision, Municipal Finance] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Becerril Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Chapter 84 (Sections 84.1 through 84.6), regarding Public Utilities Commission short-term indebtedness. (Repeals Chapter 84, Sections 84.1 through 84.6.) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 000111 [Supervisorial Nominations to Board and Commissions] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 2.7, providing that individual supervisorial nominations to boards, commissions or similar bodies be effected by submission of a written nomination and an application completed by the nominee to the Clerk of the Rules Committee. (Adds Section 2.7.) 1/18/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 2/18/2000. Resolutions 000112 [Board Meeting Schedule] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the July 3, 2000, November 27, 2000 and December 26, 2000 meetings and by canceling all Board and Committee meetings from August 29 through September 17, 2000. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 000113 [City of Refuge] Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Ammiano, Brown, Becerril, Bierman, Teng, Yaki, Newsom, Yee Resolution declaring the City and County of San Francisco a "City of Refuge" for bi-national same sex couples. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. Sponsor requests this matter be scheduled at the February 1, 2000 meeting. 000114 [Alternative recreational facilities during Sutro Reservoir closure] Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Teng Resolution urging the Recreation and Parks Department to seek alternative recreation sites during the closure of Sutro Reservoir. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 60-00 000115 [Van Ness Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Teng Resolution urging the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to provide second cycle TEA 21 funds for Van Ness Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 61-00 000116 [Earned Income Tax Credit] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Teng, Yaki Resolution urging Congress to expand the federal earned income tax credit program. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 62-00 000117 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Katz, Becerril, Yaki Resolution commending the newly formed Korean Americans for Civil Rights for organizing in California on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 63-00 000118 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Teng, Newsom, Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Leno, Yaki Resolution recognizing Carlos Santana for winning best album honor at the American Music Awards for "Supernatural," the album that has placed him at the top of the charts for the first time in his 30 year career. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 64-00 000119 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for its opposition to the symbolism of the Confederate flag. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 65-00 000120 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Teng, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Yaki Resolution commending the Northern California Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance Committee for its annual celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 66-00 000121 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending President Bill Clinton on his signing proclamations to create the California Coastal National Monument and to expand Pinnacles National Monument. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 67-00 000122 [Commendation] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Leno, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending and congratulating the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, which will provide resources to entrepreneurial bay area women. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 68-00 000123 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Yaki Resolution commending the Ocean Avenue Renaissance Committee for their dedication and commitment to the Ocean Avenue community in their proposal for the Ocean Avenue revitalization project and urging the Mayor’s Office; the Municipal Railway; the Department of Public Works; the Department of Parking and Traffic; the Bureau of Light, Heat, and Power and the Water Department to complete work on the Ocean Avenue Corridor Reconstruction Project and Improvements by July 2002. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 71-00 000124 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Yaki Resolution commending the organization of Chinese Americans, the former National President Claudine Cheng and the current National President George Ong for their successful efforts in promoting the United States Postal Service Commemorative Stamp for the lunar calendar Year of the Dragon. 1/18/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Resolution No. 69-00 Requests for Hearing 000125 [Proposition E, Library Funding] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider the financial status of the Library Preservation Fund and to receive information from the San Francisco Public Library about the fund expenditures (including how much revenue has been allocated to the fund from the property tax set aside for each fiscal year following establishment of the fund; have fund expenditures been consistent with the mandate of Proposition E; has the allocation of these funds for books and acquisitions been in addition to a base-budget allocation for books and acquisitions, or has it been the sole source of funding; what has been the effect on library hours, for both the Main Library and the branch libraries). 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000126 [Student safety on Muni] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider the safety of students on Muni. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000127 [Potrero Hill traffic congestion] Supervisor Yee Hearing to consider the increase density in the Potrero Hill neighborhood, leading to the aggravation of the traffic problem, including considering the feasibility of closing and re-routing the Vermont off-ramp to 17th Street and prevent traffic from entering the residential area of Pennsylvania Street, by paving one block between Illinois and Caesar Chavez Streets. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 000128 [San Francisco Zoo Audit] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider the Budget Analyst’s audit of the San Francisco Zoo. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000129 [Health and Educational Disparities of African-American Students] Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Teng Hearing to request recommendations from the Department of Public Health on how to address the health and educational disparities of African-American students in the San Francisco Unified School District as is outlined in the findings of their recent report entitled "The Health and Well-being of San Francisco Unified School District Students K-12." 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 000130 [Recreation and Park Department’s 10 Year Capital Plan] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to consider the Recreation and Park Department’s ten-year capital plan, which will guide all aspects of the Department’s capital expenditures, including rehabilitation of recreation facilities and parks, reforestation, land acquisition and natural areas restoration and to identify the most likely funding sources for each park, whether that source is the Neighborhood Parks Bond, the Open Space Fund, state or federal funding, or private philanthropy. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 000131 [Conservatory of Flowers] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to consider an update on funding the Conservatory of Flowers, the master plan and how the money will be expended. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 000132 [Tobacco Settlement Money] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to receive an update on timelines and anticipated amounts and uses for the tobacco settlement money. 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Motions 000133 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Leno Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to report on research to support consideration of a new San Francisco Entertainment Commission to address labor, health, consumer, planning and public nuisance issues related to late night entertainment venues. 1/18/00, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration at the January 24, 2000 meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCES Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments 000063 [Reducing the City Attorney’s Cash Revolving Fund from $10,000 to $8,000, consistent with the recommendations of the Controller’s Audit Division] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 10.136 to reduce the amount of money authorized to be in the City Attorney’s Cash Revolving Fund from $10,000 to $8,000. (City Attorney) (Amends Section 10.136.) 1/7/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000064 [Eliminating the Cash Revolving Fund of the Bureau of Claims of the City Attorney’s Office, consistent with the recommendations of the Controller’s Audit Division.] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance repealing Administrative Code Section 10.136-1 to eliminate the Cash Revolving Fund of the Bureau of Claims of the Office of the City Attorney. (City Attorney) (Repeals Section 10.136-1.) 1/7/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000065 [DHS appropriation request to hire five (5) new employees to fund data base of fingerprint and photo images of persons applying/receiving benefits from CalWORKS and food stamp program to Ordinance appropriating $120,840 of State and Federal Revenue to fund salaries, fringe benefits, training, other current expenses, materials and supplies, and for the creation of five (5) positions to operate the new State-mandated Statewide Fingerprint Imaging System (SFIS) for the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Companion measure to File 000066) 1/10/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000066 [Amending 1999-2000 Annual Salary Ordinance to create 5 new positions (4 Class 1426 Senior Clerk Typists and 1 Class 2912 Senior Social Worker) for DHS.] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 209-99 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1999/2000) reflecting the creation of five (5) positions for the Department of Human Services. (Department of Human Services) (Companion measure to File 000067) 1/10/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000067 [Appropriation to be used for various capital improvements as approved in the Airport’s Master Plan including rail transit operating system and Five Year Capital Projects Plan] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $55,126,710 of interest income and various Bond fund balances to capital improvement projects at the Airport Commission for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) 1/10/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Ordinance No. 21-00 000068 [Authorizing the creation of a new account in the City Treasury for the deposit of Tobacco Settlement Revenue] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.117-90 establishing the Tobacco Settlement Revenue Account. (City Attorney) (Companion measure to File 000069) 1/7/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000082 [Appropriation in the amount of $22,943,756 from Bonds proceeds and interest earnings to fund the reconstruction and relocation of the Asian Art Museum] Ordinance appropriating $22,950,547 proceeds from the sale of Bonds and interest income ($1,737,669 of 1989 Earthquake Safety Bond Interest, $4,452,462 Asian Art Relocation Project Bond Series 1996 Interest and $16,760,416 Asian Art Relocation Project Bond Series 1999 Bond Proceeds) for the reconstruction of the former Public Library and the relocation of the Asian Art Museum. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000083 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Linda Kay Roberts against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $500,000. (City Attorney) (S. F. Superior Court No. 992-339; filed on January 16, 1998.) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential letter dated September 16, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board. 000088 [County Jail No. 3 Replacement Project] Ordinance authorizing the Sheriff’s Department, the Department of Public Works, the City Architect, the City Attorney’s Office and the Mayor’s Office of Public Finance to negotiate and enter into a design-build/finance contract with Prison Realty Trust for the County Jail No. 3 replacement project. (Sheriff) (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to File 000087) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 000069 [Authorizing the City to accept funds as a result of the settlement of litigation against various manufacturers of tobacco products] Resolution authorizing withdrawal and acceptance of tobacco settlement monies pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding. (City Attorney) (Companion measure to File 000068) 1/7/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000070 [New grant to be used by Public Health to develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for substance abuse prevention treatment services] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $246,423 from the Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, for the San Francisco Practice/Research Collaborative Project 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) 1/10/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the January 27, 2000 meeting. 000073 [Approving lease between Parking Authority and Azad H. Nejad, et al. as tenant for Moscone Center Garage at 247-249 Third Street, to operate a mail/shipping and Internet link center at an Resolution approving commercial lease for space Nos. 6 and 7 at the Moscone Center Garage (Real Estate Department) 1/11/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000074 [Federal grant to provide employment and training programs and social adjustment services to refugees who have been in the country 5 years or less] Resolution authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and expend approximately $109,004 of additional federal Refugee Employment Social Services funds and approximately $254,726 of unspent funds in line with the Refugee County Plan. (Private Industry Council) 1/11/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000079 [Grant to be used by the Airport to purchase medium duty compressed natural gas vehicles to reduce emissions and improve the air on terminal roadways and Bay Area cities] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $109,200 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) for the acquisition of medium duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. (Airport Commission) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 81-00 000080 [Grant to be used by the Airport to purchase heavy duty compressed natural gas vehicles to reduce emissions and improve the air on terminal roadways and Bay Area cities] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $90,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) for acquisition of heavy duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. (Airport Commission) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 82-00 000081 [Grant to be used by the Airport to purchase compressed natural gas shuttle vehicles to reduce emissions and improve the air on terminal roadways and Bay Area cities] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $810,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) for acquisition of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) shuttle vehicles. (Airport Commission) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 83-00 000084 [Lease of property owned by Herbst Foundation at 30 Van Ness Avenue to relocate and provide expansion space for the Dept. of Human Resources’ Workers Compensation Division currently housed Resolution authorizing a lease at 30 Van Ness Avenue for the Department of Human Resources (Real Estate Department) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Resolution No. 84-00 000085 [Appointment, San Francisco Health Authority] Resolution appointing Reece Fawley, Dale Butler, and Randall Low, M.D., to serve as Governing Body Members of the San Francisco Health Authority. (Clerk of the Board) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 000086 [Transfer of State General Funds to the County Mental Health Directors Association to provide early periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services in fiscal year 1999-2000] Supervisor Newsom Resolution endorsing the transfer of State General Funds from the State to the California Mental Health Directors Association for a contract to provide services to foster care and other Medi-Cal eligible children placed outside of San Francisco. (Department of Public Health) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 000087 [CEQA Findings - San Bruno Jail No. 3 Replacement Project] Resolution endorsing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting environmental findings (and a statement of overriding considerations) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with the approval of a design-build/finance contract and various other approvals related to the County Jail No. 3 replacement project. (Sheriff) (Fiscal impact; Environmental Impact Report Addendum dated January 3, 2000; draft EIR published February 28, 1998; companion measure to File 000088.) 1/12/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Yee To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation which would create a Property Tax Credit/Rebate Program for housing units subject to the Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance. The credit/rebate will be in the form of a flat dollar amount per unit. From: Supervisor Yee To: All City Departments Requesting/Inquiring: To receive information regarding Special Assistants as follows: how many special assistants are employed in your department; what is the salary for each special assistant; who determines their salary; how each special assistant is hired; by whom; who determines the classification for the special assistants; how is their classification determined. From: Supervisor Yee To: Department of Real Estate; Public Utilities Commission; Recreation and Park Department Requesting/Inquiring: To determine what land the City holds which could be used for recreational purposes. The Department of Real Estate and Public Utilities Commission should particularly focus upon right-of-way over underground water pipes. The Recreation and Park Department should provide input as to which recreational purposes would be appropriate at the various sites. From: Supervisor Becerril To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic Requesting/Inquiring: To review the length of yellow lights, particularly where there are no pedestrian safety signals and to consider extending the length of yellow lights to benefit motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians and to allow enough time to safely clear intersections. From: Supervisor Becerril To: Director, Department of Telecommunications and Information Services Requesting/Inquiring: To determine the cost of adding closed captioning to Citywatch broadcasts of Board of Supervisors meetings including committee meetings. From: Supervisor Kaufman To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Chapter 36 of the Administrative Code which covers Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Please 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 practice. From: Supervisor Kaufman To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Chapter 36A of the Administrative Code which covers the Victims of Violence Advisory Committee. Please 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 practice. From: Supervisor Leno To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To review Article 6 of the Planning Code and draft amendments to the Planning Code to clarify the code and address changes in sign technology. From: Supervisor Yaki To: Director, Purchasing Department Requesting/Inquiring: To work with the San Francisco Police Department to canvass the Bay Area and determine whether vendors compliant or who would be compliant with the Equal Benefits Ordinance to provide maintenance and repairs to the SFPD helicopter unit. From: Supervisor Brown To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft amendment to Park Code Section 4.10, to add Washington Park to the list of parks in which alcohol consumption is prohibited without a permit. In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Edith Baccari (Supervisor Katz) Kirk Brookbush (By the entire Board) Arthur Bryde (Supervisors Yee, Katz) James Dougherty (By the entire Board) Lou Greene (Supervisor Leno) Don Richard (Supervisor Newsom) Mercedes Vasquez (Supervisor Kaufman) Madeline Li Way (Supervisor Teng) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 6:45 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 February 14, 2000. 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.