# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 24, 2000 - Meeting date: 2000-01-24 - Document type: minutes - Source format: HTML - Extracted pages: 1 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1421/2000-01-24-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/index.aspx-page=2649.html) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 992300: Settlement of Lawsuit, Wong Revocable Trust - Pages: 1 ### File 992304: Settlement of Lawsuit, Christina Sayborivong - Pages: 1 ### File 992305: Settlement of Lawsuit, Julie Cavallero - Pages: 1 ### File 992306: Settlement of Lawsuit, Damon Jackson and James Hughes - Pages: 1 ### File 991809: Acceptance of two (2) gifts estimated at $200,000 from the estate of LeMar Hoaglin and $25,000 from the estate of Beatrice Druhe for patients at San Francisco General Hospital - Pages: 1 ### File 991947: Accepting gift of law books with an estimated value of $7,608 for the City Attorney’s Office from the former law office Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon - Pages: 1 ### File 992205: Authorizing DPH to enter into a Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation S.F. District, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients in San Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter into an expanded Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation San Francisco District, including a required match of $181,355, and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 51-00 ADOPTED 992314 [Grant funds to be used for scientific research project to study the characteristics of the HIV epidemic in San Francisco - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 992342: Grant to fund a project to evaluate the HIV/AIDS and STD prevention program decision-making processes in San Francisco, with specific attention to behavioral data - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 992323: Appointments, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency - Pages: 1 ### File 000097: Appointment - Pages: 1 ### File 000098: Appointment - Pages: 1 ### File 000099: Appointment - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000099 [Appointment] Resolution appointing six members to the Airport Noise Committee; waiving residency requirement. Ron Wilson, Seat 1, must represent San Francisco International Airport, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Thomas Rivard, Seat 3, must be nominee of Department of Public Health, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Sgt. Judy Peters, Seat 4, must be nominee of Police Department, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Darwin L. Helmuth, Seat 6, must be nominee of Planning Department, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Gloria Fontanello, Seat 7, must be nominee of Supervisor Newsom, new three-year term ending September 30, 2002; Sophie Maxwell, Seat 10, must be nominee of Supervisor Leno, new three year term ending September 30, 2002. Enacted Number: 59-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992272: Approving a subcontract with the University of California to designate the Project Director of the Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) who shall be responsible for the Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, the collaborating institution responsible for the scientific conduct of the project entitled "Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)", to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $7,448 with the University of California, the primary contractor, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; retroactive to September 30, 1999. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter, at her request. 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 REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Hearing Reopened Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to reopen the public hearing to allow the appellant and project sponsor an opportunity to speak for five minutes each concerning the conditional use appeal of property located at 275 Olympia Way. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Appellant: Sui Ling Chen. Project sponsor: Anthony Lello, representing Sprint; Michael, engineer. The President then closed the hearing. From the Clerk (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 992228 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 275 Olympia Way - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: other - Action: 992272 [Approving a subcontract with the University of California to designate the Project Director of the Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) who shall be responsible for the Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, the collaborating institution responsible for the scientific conduct of the project entitled "Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)", to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $7,448 with the University of California, the primary contractor, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; retroactive to September 30, 1999. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter, at her request. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Becerril ### File 992229: Appeal, Conditional Use, 275 Olympia Way - Pages: 1 ### File 992230: Findings - 275 Olympia Way - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 992230 [Findings - 275 Olympia Way] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 99.38C on property located at 275 Olympia Way, south side between Clarendon and Dellbrook Avenues, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 991428: Truth in Disclosure Act - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yee - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: e 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.) Enacted Number: 7-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992315: Funds for emergency winter shelter - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Katz, Bierman - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 992315 [Funds for emergency winter shelter] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman 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.) Enacted Number: 9-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - Noes: Brown, Yee ### File 991768: Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Brown, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: view 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.) Enacted Number: 8-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992117: Administrative Code Revision - Municipal Finance - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 992117 [Administrative Code Revision - Municipal Finance] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Section 2.63 (Residential Rehabilitation Bonds); repealing Chapter 43 (Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds); Chapter 48 (Economic Development Bonds); Chapter 52 (Water Department and Hetch Hetchy Revenue Bonds); Chapter 55 (Refunding Revenue Bonds); Chapter 64, (Bond Facilitation); Chapter 78 (Refunding Bonds Savings Test); and Chapter 81 (Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bonds); and re-enacting and consolidating those chapters in a new Chapter 43 (Municipal Finance). (Repeals Section 2.63, Chapter 43, Chapter 48, Chapter 52, Chapter 55, Chapter 64, Chapter 78, Chapter 81; adds new Chapter 43.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992152: Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 35 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 992152 [Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 35] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Chapter 35 (Home-ownership Assistance Program) in its entirety. (Repeals Chapter 35, Sections 35.1 through 35.73.) Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992232: Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 992232 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 20.51 to update the appointment of members of the Delinquency Prevention Commission and by repealing Sections 20.19, 20.25-1, 20.32-1, 20.54, 20.61, 20.62, 20.63 and 20.64, regarding the Department of Human Services, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Amends Section 20.51; repeals Sections 20.19, 20.25-1, 20.32-1, 20.54, 20.61, 20.62, 20.63 and 20.64.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992233: Payment of Services of Police Officers - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 992233 [Payment of Services of Police Officers] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter 10B Section 10B.2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to require a deposit for services of police officers hired pursuant to this provision and to require payment within 10 days of notification of final balance due, and to eliminate the administrative overhead fee. (Amends Section 10B.2.) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to amend by including a ten percent administrative fee. Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992204: Contingent Fee Agreement in Gun Litigation - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 992204 [Contingent Fee Agreement in Gun Litigation] Resolution approving contingency agreement in People of the State of California, et al. v. Arcadia Machine & Tool, Inc., et al. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 303753; filed on May 25, 1999.) Enacted Number: 50-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000039: Audit Priorities: Controller Audit of Adult Probation, Department of Building Inspection, City Attorney, Public Defender, Real Estate Department; Budget Analyst audit: Fire Department, Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments. Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: M00-8 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 000007 [Appropriation for the 700 Pennsylvania facility to house MUNI staff and shops that provide power/special machine maintenance (previously performed at 24th and Utah site) to insure safe Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $2,918,024 of Safe Harbor Lease Revenue to provide funds for the completion of the 700 Pennsylvania facility capital project of the San Francisco Municipal Railways for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000043 [Revised patient rates for home health services provided by Department of Public Health for fiscal year 1999-2000 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 000039 [Audit Priorities: Controller Audit of Adult Probation, Department of Building Inspection, City Attorney, Public Defender, Real Estate Department; Budget Analyst audit: Fire Department, Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments. Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: M00-8 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 000007 [Appropriation for the 700 Pennsylvania facility to house MUNI staff and shops that provide power/special machine maintenance (previously performed at 24th and Utah site) to insure safe Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $2,918,024 of Safe Harbor Lease Revenue to provide funds for the completion of the 700 Pennsylvania facility capital project of the San Francisco Municipal Railways for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 3: first-reading - Action: 000043 [Revised patient rates for home health services provided by Department of Public Health for fiscal year 1999-2000] Ordinance amending Health Code by amending Section 128, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, retroactively to December 1, 1999. (Public Health Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 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 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom - Vote 1: other - Action: 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.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter, at her request. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Becerril ### File 000014: Proposed expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000 - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000014 [Proposed expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000] Resolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP funds for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Public Health Department) Enacted Number: 56-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992079: Health Code. Medical Cannabis User Identification Card - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 992079 [Health Code. Medical Cannabis User Identification Card] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz Ordinance amending Health Code by adding Article 28 to authorize the Department of Public Health to issue medical cannabis user identification cards to individuals who qualify under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 as users of medical cannabis or as primary caregivers to medical cannabis users. (Adds Article 28, Sections 1800 through 1810.) Supervisor Leno presented an amendment of the whole (technical amendments). Supervisor Leno, seconded by President Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: Ordinance amending Health Code by adding Article 28 to authorize the Department of Public Health to issue medical cannabis identification cards to individuals who qualify under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 as users of medical cannabis or as primary caregivers to medical cannabis users. (Adds Article 28, Sections 1800 through 1810.) Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 992265: Rules of Order, New Edition - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 992265 [Rules of Order, New Edition] Supervisor Becerril Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adopting a new edition of the Rules as amended on January 13, 2000. Enacted Number: M00-7 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Newsom ### File 000133: Legislative Analyst Request - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 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. APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee - Noes: Yaki - Absent: Newsom ### File 000114: Alternative recreational facilities during Sutro Reservoir closure - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yee, Bierman, Teng ### File 000115: Van Ness Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Teng ### File 000116: Earned Income Tax Credit - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Teng, Yaki ### File 000117: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Katz, Becerril, Yaki ### File 000118: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Katz, Teng, Newsom, Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Leno, Yaki ### File 000119: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Teng, Yaki ### File 000120: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Teng, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Yaki ### File 000121: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Teng, Yaki ### File 000122: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Leno, Teng, Yaki ### File 000123: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Yaki ### File 000124: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Yaki - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 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. Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 69-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Newsom ### File 991878: Regulations for Rodeo Exhibits and Shows - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman ### File 992281: Subdivision Code, Conversion - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman ### File 000150: Children and Families Commission - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Becerril ### File 000151: Pedestrian Decoy Program - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Leno ### File 000152: 3 Com Stadium at Candlestick Park - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yaki, Brown, Bierman ### File 000153: Wellness Center - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Leno, Katz, Newsom, Yaki, Brown ### File 000154: Working Together To Stop Hate Violence Campaign - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom ### File 000155: North Beach Survey - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril ### File 000156: Emergency medical technicians at night clubs - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz ### File 000157: Drug Use Information Guidelines for Nightclubs - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz ### File 000158: State Legislation, AB 1594, Vaccination Against Hepatitis A - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom, Brown, Katz, Leno ### File 000159: State Funding for Services to Immigrant Communities - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yaki, Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Newsom ### File 000160: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz ### File 000161: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Teng ### File 000162: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman, Teng ### File 000163: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Becerril, Bierman, Katz ### File 000164: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Bierman, Teng ### File 000165: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Leno, Bierman, Teng ### File 000166: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Newsom, Teng ### File 000167: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Becerril ### File 000149: Check cashing businesses - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown ### File 000168: Common Sense Drug Policy - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 000169: Management Audit Report, Clerk of the Board - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano ### File 000170: Legislative Analyst Request - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Becerril, Katz ### File 000171: Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno ### File 000172: Needle Exchange Emergency - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril ### File 000105: Accepting gift of computer workstation valued at $3,027 from IBM and software/materials valued at $7,500 from ESRI for use by DPW. - Pages: 1 ### File 992308: Authorizing the PTC Executive Manager/Acting General Manager to execute an amendment to existing contract with Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. for professional services to complete the Resolution approving Supplemental Amendment No. 2 to an existing contract with Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (CS-103) for consultant engineering services to complete the light rail fleet replacement procurement increasing the compensation under the contract by an amount not to exceed $7,800,000. (Public Transportation Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 12/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 1/14/00, ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 1/14/00, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Public Transportation Department bearing new title. 000100 [New grant to promote healthy eating and physical activity among lower income San Franciscans receiving food stamps, especially women, children and students in 3 local high schools - Pages: 1 ### File 000106: Grant funds to be used by PUC-Hetch Hetchy for energy management activities in San Francisco - Pages: 1 ### File 000107: Approval of 10-year lease with Information Network Radio, Inc. for Roundhouse One Building, 1500 Sansome Street at The Embarcadero - Pages: 1 ### File 000134: Grant funds to be used by the Police Department Juvenile Division for reducing high school teen drinking and driving, driving injuries and fatalities - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Newsom ### File 000135: State grant fund to be used for installing rubber matting made from recycled tires in playgrounds in San Francisco. - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 000136: Authorizing DPH to accept and expend a grant from Harvard to establish an active firearm injury-related surveillance program - Pages: 1 ### File 000137: Stop Intersections - Pages: 1 ### File 000138: Parking Regulations, Various Locations - Pages: 1 ### File 000139: Traffic Regulations, Various Streets - Pages: 1 ## Extracted text ### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/1421/2000-01-24-minutes#page-1) 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, January 24, 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 2:01 p.m. Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Introduction of Guest and Presentation Made Supervisor Teng introduced, welcomed and presented a commendation to Asian Improv Records and Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra for being nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of best large ensemble performance. Francis Wong thanked the Board of Supervisors for the commendation and indicated they are being considered under the jazz venue. Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Introduction of Guest and Presentation Made Supervisor Becerril introduced, welcomed and presented a commendation to Friends of Recreation and Parks for their neighborhood park grants program. Donna Ernstson accepted the commendation on behalf of Friends of Recreation and Parks. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee 992300 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Wong Revocable Trust] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Wong Revocable Trust AKA Harvey Wong and Helen K. Wong 1992 Trust, Harvey Wong and Steven Wong and Holson, Inc., against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $75,000 and waiver of nuisance abatement fees. (City Attorney) (S. F. Superior Court No. 300-456.) (Date filed: 2/5/99) PASSED, ON FIRST READING 992304 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Christina Sayborivong] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Christina Sayborivong against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $200,000.00. (City Attorney) (S. F. Superior Court No. 996-053.) (Date filed: 6/25/99) PASSED, ON FIRST READING 992305 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Julie Cavallero] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Julie Cavallero against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $40,000.00. (City Attorney) (S. F. Superior Court No. 998947.) (Date filed: 11/2/98) PASSED, ON FIRST READING 992306 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Damon Jackson and James Hughes] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of (1) Damon Jackson, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. and (2) James Hughes, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. by payment of $355,000.00. (City Attorney) (Damon Jackson, et al. v. CCSF, et al. United States District Court No. C93-0086DLJ; and James Hughes, et al. v. CCSF, et al. San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 952-954.) (Dates filed: Jackson - 12/8/92; Hughes - 6/21/93.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING 991809 [Acceptance of two (2) gifts estimated at $200,000 from the estate of LeMar Hoaglin and $25,000 from the estate of Beatrice Druhe for patients at San Francisco General Hospital] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital to accept and expend gifts bequeathed to San Francisco General Hospital from the estate of LeMar Hoaglin and the estate of Beatrice Druhe. (Public Health Department) Enacted Number: 48-00 ADOPTED 991947 [Accepting gift of law books with an estimated value of $7,608 for the City Attorney’s Office from the former law office Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon] Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept a gift from the former law office of Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon of law books for the library in the City Attorney’s Office. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 49-00 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee 992205 [Authorizing DPH to enter into a Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation S.F. District, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients in San Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter into an expanded Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation San Francisco District, including a required match of $181,355, and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 51-00 ADOPTED 992314 [Grant funds to be used for scientific research project to study the characteristics of the HIV epidemic in San Francisco] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Health and Safety, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $359,813 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, for the "HIV Related Applied Research and Professional Education 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. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 53-00 ADOPTED 992342 [Grant to fund a project to evaluate the HIV/AIDS and STD prevention program decision-making processes in San Francisco, with specific attention to behavioral data] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Health and Safety, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $800,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the "Strengthening HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention Through the Use of Behavioral Data in Programmatic Decision Making" and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 55-00 ADOPTED Recommendations of the Rules Committee 992323 [Appointments, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency] Resolution confirming reappointments of Darshan Singh and Lynette Sweet to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, for four year terms ending September 3, 2003. Enacted Number: 54-00 ADOPTED 000097 [Appointment] Resolution appointing one member to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Casey Allen, Seat 2, succeeding Kim Rodgers, must represent environmental organization, unexpired portion of three-year term ending December 31, 2000. Enacted Number: 57-00 ADOPTED 000098 [Appointment] Resolution appointing one member to the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Board. Barbara Wilson, Seat 23, must be nominee of Supervisor Yaki, unexpired portion of three-year term ending August 31, 2001. Enacted Number: 58-00 ADOPTED 000099 [Appointment] Resolution appointing six members to the Airport Noise Committee; waiving residency requirement. Ron Wilson, Seat 1, must represent San Francisco International Airport, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Thomas Rivard, Seat 3, must be nominee of Department of Public Health, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Sgt. Judy Peters, Seat 4, must be nominee of Police Department, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Darwin L. Helmuth, Seat 6, must be nominee of Planning Department, new three year term ending September 30, 2002; Gloria Fontanello, Seat 7, must be nominee of Supervisor Newsom, new three-year term ending September 30, 2002; Sophie Maxwell, Seat 10, must be nominee of Supervisor Leno, new three year term ending September 30, 2002. Enacted Number: 59-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Severed from Consent Agenda 992272 [Approving a subcontract with the University of California to designate the Project Director of the Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) who shall be responsible for the Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, the collaborating institution responsible for the scientific conduct of the project entitled "Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)", to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $7,448 with the University of California, the primary contractor, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; retroactive to September 30, 1999. (Public Health Department) Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter, at her request. 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 REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Hearing Reopened Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to reopen the public hearing to allow the appellant and project sponsor an opportunity to speak for five minutes each concerning the conditional use appeal of property located at 275 Olympia Way. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Appellant: Sui Ling Chen. Project sponsor: Anthony Lello, representing Sprint; Michael, engineer. The President then closed the hearing. From the Clerk (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 992228 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 275 Olympia Way] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14917 approving Conditional Use Application No. 99.398C on property located at 275 Olympia Way, south side between Clarendon and Dellbrook Avenues, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) (Filed December 6, 1999.) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992229 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 275 Olympia Way] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14917 approving Conditional Use Application No. 99.398C on property located at 275 Olympia Way, south side between Clarendon and Dellbrook Avenues, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be ADOPTED. 992230 [Findings - 275 Olympia Way] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 99.38C on property located at 275 Olympia Way, south side between Clarendon and Dellbrook Avenues, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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.) Enacted Number: 7-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992315 [Funds for emergency winter shelter] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman 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.) Enacted Number: 9-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Brown, Yee Recommendation of the Housing and Social Policy Committee 991768 [Edgehill Mountain Slope Protection Area] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Brown, Newsom 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.) Enacted Number: 8-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee 992117 [Administrative Code Revision - Municipal Finance] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Section 2.63 (Residential Rehabilitation Bonds); repealing Chapter 43 (Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds); Chapter 48 (Economic Development Bonds); Chapter 52 (Water Department and Hetch Hetchy Revenue Bonds); Chapter 55 (Refunding Revenue Bonds); Chapter 64, (Bond Facilitation); Chapter 78 (Refunding Bonds Savings Test); and Chapter 81 (Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bonds); and re-enacting and consolidating those chapters in a new Chapter 43 (Municipal Finance). (Repeals Section 2.63, Chapter 43, Chapter 48, Chapter 52, Chapter 55, Chapter 64, Chapter 78, Chapter 81; adds new Chapter 43.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992152 [Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 35] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Chapter 35 (Home-ownership Assistance Program) in its entirety. (Repeals Chapter 35, Sections 35.1 through 35.73.) Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992232 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 20.51 to update the appointment of members of the Delinquency Prevention Commission and by repealing Sections 20.19, 20.25-1, 20.32-1, 20.54, 20.61, 20.62, 20.63 and 20.64, regarding the Department of Human Services, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Amends Section 20.51; repeals Sections 20.19, 20.25-1, 20.32-1, 20.54, 20.61, 20.62, 20.63 and 20.64.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 992233 [Payment of Services of Police Officers] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter 10B Section 10B.2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to require a deposit for services of police officers hired pursuant to this provision and to require payment within 10 days of notification of final balance due, and to eliminate the administrative overhead fee. (Amends Section 10B.2.) Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to amend by including a ten percent administrative fee. Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be continued to January 31, 2000. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yee, 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 992204 [Contingent Fee Agreement in Gun Litigation] Resolution approving contingency agreement in People of the State of California, et al. v. Arcadia Machine & Tool, Inc., et al. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 303753; filed on May 25, 1999.) Enacted Number: 50-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000039 [Audit Priorities: Controller Audit of Adult Probation, Department of Building Inspection, City Attorney, Public Defender, Real Estate Department; Budget Analyst audit: Fire Department, Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Brown Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County departments. Supervisors Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: M00-8 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 000007 [Appropriation for the 700 Pennsylvania facility to house MUNI staff and shops that provide power/special machine maintenance (previously performed at 24th and Utah site) to insure safe Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $2,918,024 of Safe Harbor Lease Revenue to provide funds for the completion of the 700 Pennsylvania facility capital project of the San Francisco Municipal Railways for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000043 [Revised patient rates for home health services provided by Department of Public Health for fiscal year 1999-2000] Ordinance amending Health Code by amending Section 128, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, retroactively to December 1, 1999. (Public Health Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 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.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter, at her request. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril 000014 [Proposed expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000] Resolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP funds for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Public Health Department) Enacted Number: 56-00 ADOPTED 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. Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee 992079 [Health Code. Medical Cannabis User Identification Card] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz Ordinance amending Health Code by adding Article 28 to authorize the Department of Public Health to issue medical cannabis user identification cards to individuals who qualify under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 as users of medical cannabis or as primary caregivers to medical cannabis users. (Adds Article 28, Sections 1800 through 1810.) Supervisor Leno presented an amendment of the whole (technical amendments). Supervisor Leno, seconded by President Ammiano, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Ordinance amending Health Code by adding Article 28 to authorize the Department of Public Health to issue medical cannabis identification cards to individuals who qualify under California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 as users of medical cannabis or as primary caregivers to medical cannabis users. (Adds Article 28, Sections 1800 through 1810.) Supervisor Brown 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 The President resumed the Chair. Recommendation of the Rules Committee 992265 [Rules of Order, New Edition] Supervisor Becerril Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adopting a new edition of the Rules as amended on January 13, 2000. Enacted Number: M00-7 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Teng assumed the Chair for a brief period. The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter. PUBLIC COMMENT David Pasquerili, AIDS is over, oppose heavy drug treatment program; Norman Rolf, urge study on rent control; Larry Edmund, concern with lack of resources and shelter for homeless in the Bayview area, discrimination against doctor in Arkansas with HIV, supports medical marijuana policy ; Male speaker, concern with freedom and diversity, special interest property developer economic boom with overpriced concrete live/work lofts; Richard Robinson, the problem is not homeless people, the problem is on homelessness; Male speaker, supports living wages, must lower crime between blacks and whites. APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors’ task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. 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. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee Noes: 1 - Yaki Absent: 1 - Newsom 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. 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. Supervisors Bierman, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 60-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 61-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 62-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Katz, Becerril, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 63-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Leno, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 64-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leno, Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 65-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 66-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 67-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril,Leno, Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 68-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 71-00 ADOPTED 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. Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Becerril, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 69-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 991878 [Regulations for Rodeo Exhibits and Shows] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Ordinance amending Police Code Section 1020 to require that a qualified veterinarian be present at all times during rodeo exhibitions and shows, animals be used in humane events only, and notification be sent to the Commission on Animal Control and Welfare of proposed events. (Amends Section 1020.) 10/4/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 11/3/1999. 1/24/00, SUBSTITUTED. Submitted by Supervisor Leno in Board, bearing same title. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee. Sponsor requests this matter be scheduled for the February 3, 2000 meeting. 992281 [Subdivision Code, Conversion] Supervisor Bierman Ordinance amending Subdivision Code Articles 1, 2, 3 and 9, by amending Sections 1302, 1308, 1388, and 1396, and by adding Section 1316, to prohibit tenancies-in-common where an exclusive right of occupancy exists but is not specified in the deed, to amend the annual condominium conversion requirements pertaining to tenants and owner occupants, to amend the definition of tenant, to exempt certain tenancies-in-common from the annual limit on condominium conversions, to create a special lottery process for purchasing tenants; and to amend other definitions to implement these measures. (Amends Sections 1302, 1308, 1388, and 1396; adds Section 1316.) 12/13/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 1/12/2000. 1/24/00, SUBSTITUTED. Submitted by Supervisor Bierman in board, bearing new title. 1/25/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. President waived the 30 day rule on 1/26/00. 000150 [Children and Families Commission] Supervisors Teng, Becerril Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 86.2 to authorize the San Francisco Children and Families Commission to communicate its position on federal, state and local legislation affecting young children to the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors and State and Federal legislative bodies provided that the Commission’s position does not conflict with any official position taken by the City and County. (Amends Section 86.2.) 1/24/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 2/23/2000. Resolutions 000151 [Pedestrian Decoy Program] Supervisors Katz, Leno Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department and the Department of Parking and Traffic to establish a pedestrian decoy program to reduce the number of violations of pedestrian’s right-of-way and decrease the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000152 [3 Com Stadium at Candlestick Park] Supervisors Yaki, Brown, Bierman Resolution approving the extension of the minimum term of the tolling agreement between the City and the San Francisco Forty Niners regarding the maintenance condition of 3 Com Stadium at Candlestick Park; in connection with the extension of the tolling agreement, accepting late notice of the exercise by the San Francisco Forty Niners of their option to extend the term of the agreement to sell stadium naming rights; and approving the extension of the stadium naming rights agreement in accordance with its terms. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 000153 [Wellness Center] Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Leno, Katz, Newsom, Yaki, Brown Resolution urging the National Heritage Insurance Company (NHIC) to allow the Wellness Center to appeal NHIC’s closure of the Wellness Center prior to the payment of $126,932 of outstanding debt, and further urging the NHIC to allow an extension to the Wellness Center for the payment of the debt to forestall the closure of this vitally needed clinic. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000154 [Working Together To Stop Hate Violence Campaign] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom Resolution supporting the "Working Together To Stop Hate Violence" campaign and the many community group working collaboratively to promote positive intergroup relations in San Francisco. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000155 [North Beach Survey] Supervisor Becerril Resolution amending Resolution 772-99 to allow for an additional three months to update and revise the North Beach Survey. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000156 [Emergency medical technicians at night clubs] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging the San Francisco night clubs and dance spaces to provide emergency medical technicians or appropriate licensed medical personnel on site for large dance events. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000157 [Drug Use Information Guidelines for Nightclubs] Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create guidelines for producing informational harm reduction hand outs at night clubs about drugs, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000158 [State Legislation, AB 1594, Vaccination Against Hepatitis A] Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Katz, Leno Resolution supporting and urging the passage of AB 1594, which will require all students entering kindergarten to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000159 [State Funding for Services to Immigrant Communities] Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Newsom Resolution urging the California State Legislature to include funding for programs which provide ongoing services to immigrant communities in the 2000-2001 state budget. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000160 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz Resolution commending the organizers and participants of the Overcoming Homophobia Meeting for Youth conference for their role in forming gay-straight alliances and fostering a school environment that is safe for all students. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000161 [Commendation] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Teng Resolution commending the Friends of Recreation and Parks for their neighborhood park grants program. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000162 [Commendation] Supervisors Bierman, Teng Resolution commending John Kreidler for his contributions to the arts in San Francisco and congratulating him on his new position as Executive Director of Cultural Initiatives Silicon Valley. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000163 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Becerril, Bierman, Katz Resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Broadcasting Company for its efforts to increase the number of people of color employed by the network. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000164 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Teng Resolution commending Ms. Kimberly Brandon on being elected President of the San Francisco Port Commission. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000165 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Leno, Bierman, Teng Resolution acknowledging the extraordinary contributions made by OASIS/California to the well being, dignity and spiritual life of San Francisco’s lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgendered community. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000166 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Teng Resolution commending San Francisco internet artists Lew Baldwin and Ben Benjamin on being chosen to show their work at the Whitney 2000 Biennial Exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000167 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Becerril Resolution commending Asian Improv Records and Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra upon their nomination for a Grammy Award in the category of best large ensemble performance and extending its deepest congratulations and best wishes. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Requests for Hearing 000149 [Check cashing businesses] Supervisor Brown Hearing to determine the number of check cashing businesses per square mile in Bayview Hunter’s Point, Mission, Tenderloin, Western Addition and OMI, in comparison to the rest of the City and the matter of high fees and fairness in targeting areas with a significant number of low income residents. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000168 [Common Sense Drug Policy] Supervisor Newsom Hearing on common sense drug policy approaches that may be appropriate to reduce the number of heroin-related overdose fatalities within the City and County of San Francisco. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 000169 [Management Audit Report, Clerk of the Board] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider the results of the management audit report conducted for the Clerk of the Board. 1/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Motions 000170 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisors Leno, Becerril, Katz Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to report on research and prepare findings on how "Smart Growth" policies have enabled other cities and counties in the Bay Area and across the country to address growing transportation and housing needs. 1/24/00, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration January 31, 2000. 000171 [Sunshine Ordinance Task Force] Supervisor Leno Motion ordering a lottery to determine the general public members to serve on the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force as a result of the passage of Proposition G. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000172 [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. 1/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 000105 [Accepting gift of computer workstation valued at $3,027 from IBM and software/materials valued at $7,500 from ESRI for use by DPW.] Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $10,527 from IBM and ESRI for use by the Department of Public Works. (Public Works Department) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 992308 [Authorizing the PTC Executive Manager/Acting General Manager to execute an amendment to existing contract with Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. for professional services to complete the Resolution approving Supplemental Amendment No. 2 to an existing contract with Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (CS-103) for consultant engineering services to complete the light rail fleet replacement procurement increasing the compensation under the contract by an amount not to exceed $7,800,000. (Public Transportation Commission) (Fiscal impact.) 12/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 1/14/00, ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 1/14/00, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Public Transportation Department bearing new title. 000100 [New grant to promote healthy eating and physical activity among lower income San Franciscans receiving food stamps, especially women, children and students in 3 local high schools] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, Community Health Services, to accept and expend grant funds of $158,395 from the California Department of Health Services to provide the Nutrition Network Project and to enter into an agreement which includes indemnification and rights in data clauses and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the January 27, 2000 meeting. 000106 [Grant funds to be used by PUC-Hetch Hetchy for energy management activities in San Francisco] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant of $75,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Urban Consortium Energy Task Force; ratifying action previously taken. (Public Utilities Commission) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the January 27, 2000 meeting. 000107 [Approval of 10-year lease with Information Network Radio, Inc. for Roundhouse One Building, 1500 Sansome Street at The Embarcadero] Resolution approving lease agreement with Information Network Radio, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco operating by and through the San Francisco Port Commission for Roundhouse One Building, at Sansome and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California. (Port) 1/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000134 [Grant funds to be used by the Police Department Juvenile Division for reducing high school teen drinking and driving, driving injuries and fatalities] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Newsom Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a project designated "Every 15 Minutes" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (Police Department) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000135 [State grant fund to be used for installing rubber matting made from recycled tires in playgrounds in San Francisco.] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Community Development to apply, accept and expend, up to $25,000 in Tire Recycling Grant Funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB); waiving indirect costs. (Mayor) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 000136 [Authorizing DPH to accept and expend a grant from Harvard to establish an active firearm injury-related surveillance 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 $48,649 from the President and Fellows of Harvard College, Office for Sponsored Research (Harvard), for the Violent Injury Research Project: San Francisco Firearm Injury Surveillance System and to enter into an agreement which includes indemnification, binding arbitration, and rights in data clauses and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this matter be calendared at the February 10, 2000 meeting. 000137 [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Brady and Colton Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Colton Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Brady and Stevenson Streets, southeast and southwest corners, stopping northbound Brady Street and eastbound Stevenson Street (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection an all-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1907.) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 000138 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: COMPACT VEHICLE PARKING STALL - ESTABLISH Green Street, south side, from 25 feet to 38 feet west of Castle Street (13-foot zone accommodating 1 perpendicular parking stall) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH 20th Street, both sides, between Folsom and Shotwell Streets (3300 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" - ESTABLISH Howard Street, south side, between Moss and Russ Streets (middle portion of 1000 block) NOTE: Parking meters will remain, but residents on this portion of Howard Street will be allowed to purchase Area "U" parking permits UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - RESCIND Holloway Avenue, north side, between 19th and Varela Avenues (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1907.) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 000139 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Evans Avenue, both directions, between 3rd Street and Hunter’s Point Boulevard Hunter’s Point Boulevard, both directions, between Evans and Innes Avenues TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Evans Avenue, south side, from Keith Street to a point 300 feet west of Middle Point Road Hunter’s Point Boulevard, both sides, between Evans and Innes Avenues NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Masonic Avenue, southbound, at McAllister Street NO LEFT TURN INTO DRIVEWAY - ESTABLISH Mission Street, westbound, approximately 225 feet east of 5th Street (at entrance to 5th and Mission Garage) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING BEFORE BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Mariposa Street, south side, between Indiana and Tennessee Streets TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 6 AM - 10 AM , MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Carl Street, south side, from 35 feet to 73 feet west of Cole Street (38-foot zone) NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH 7th Street, northbound, at Market Street RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - RESCIND RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT, EXCEPT MUNI - ESTABLISH Lake Merced Boulevard, westbound, at Middlefield Drive (adds Muni exemption) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1907.) 1/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Becerril To: City Attorney; Director of Planning Requesting/Inquiring: To develop guidelines on the preservation, inventory and designation of historical signs based upon those guidelines used by the State of California Office of Historic Preservation and other cities and counties that have adopted ordinances that protect historic signs. From: Supervisor Brown To: Chief of Police, Police Department Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the number of quality of life infractions and domestic violence cases reported in 1999 in the following areas: Bayview Hunter’s Point, Mission, Tenderloin, Western Addition and OMI, in comparison to the rest of the City. From: Supervisor Brown To: Chief of Police, Police Department Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the number of liquor stores per square mile in the following areas: Bayview Hunter’s Point, Mission, Tenderloin, Western Addition and OMI, in comparison to the rest of the City. From: Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Ammiano, Katz To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft an ordinance requiring San Francisco night clubs which allow dancing to provide free, cool drinking water through fountains or other means for their customers. From: Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Ammiano To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft an ordinance requiring San Francisco Police and Sheriff’s Departments to not include calls made to 911 in their consideration of revoking permits for bars, dance clubs, night clubs, cabarets, sex clubs or other late night entertainment venues and to not forward records of 911 calls to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to support accusations that such calls create an unnecessary burden on the departments. From: Supervisor Leno To: General Manager, Municipal Railway Requesting/Inquiring: In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Susan Clayman (By the entire Board) Aubrey Grossman (By the entire Board) Jack Rosengren (Supervisor Newsom) Bernice Josephine Shanley (Supervisor Newsom) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:06 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 22, 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. 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