# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 15, 2000 - Meeting date: 2000-05-15 - Document type: minutes - Source format: HTML - Extracted pages: 1 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1453/2000-05-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/index.aspx-page=2665.html) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 000511: Parking Regulations, Various Locations - Pages: 1 ### File 000512: Traffic Regulations, Various Streets - Pages: 1 ### File 000605: Stop Sign at Chestnut and Steiner Streets - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 000728: Parking Regulations, Various Locations - Pages: 1 ### File 000727: Stop Intersections - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 000729: Traffic Regulations, Various Streets - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000729 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: NO LEFT TURNS AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, at 3rd Street NO RIGHT TURNS AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS, EXCEPT BUSES - ESTABLISH Terry Francois Boulevard, southbound, at Mission Rock Street TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Berry Street, both sides, between 4th and 5th Streets (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1973.) Enacted Number: 448-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000533: Administrative Code - Civil Service Commission - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000533 [Administrative Code - Civil Service Commission] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article III, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 16.17 and 16.17-1, regarding Board of Supervisors’ approval of Civil Service Commission Rules regarding leaves due to sickness and disability. (Repeals Sections 16.17 and 16.17-1; companion measure to File 000561.) Enacted Number: 102-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000534: Administrative Code - Workers’ Compensation Task Force - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000534 [Administrative Code - Workers’ Compensation Task Force] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 2A and Chapter 16, Article IV, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 16.83-1, 16.83-3, and 16-83-4, regarding the Workers’ Compensation Task Force, and renumbering Section 16.83-2 as Section 2A.31. (Repeals Sections 16.83-1, 16.83-3, and 16-83-4; renumbers Section 16.83-2 as Section 2A.31.) Enacted Number: 103-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000535: Administrative Code - Employee Suggestion Program - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000535 [Administrative Code - Employee Suggestion Program] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article VIII, Sections 16.108 through 16.117, establishing an employee suggestion program. (Repeals Sections 16.108 through 16.117.) Enacted Number: 104-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000536: Administrative Code - Employee Benefit Cafeteria Plan - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000536 [Administrative Code - Employee Benefit Cafeteria Plan] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.900, 16.902, 16.903, 16.904, and 16.905, to update provisions dealing with employee benefit cafeteria plans. (Amends Sections 16.900, 16.902, 16.903, 16.904, and 16.905.) Enacted Number: 105-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000537: Administrative Code - Commission on Status of Women - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000537 [Administrative Code - Commission on Status of Women] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 33, Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Section 33.3 to make the distribution of power between the Commission on the Status of Women and its Department in this Chapter consistent with the Charter; Section 33.4 to require the Commission on the Status of Women to coordinate the City’s efforts to establish a comprehensive response to violence against women and girls; and by amending Section 33.7 to require all departments to make quarterly reports regarding complaints of gender discrimination filed by their employees to the Human Resources Department and to require the Human Resources Department to compile and report on those complaints quarterly to the Commission on the Status of Women. (Amends Sections 33.3, 33.4, and 33.7.) Enacted Number: 106-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000538: Administrative Code - Victim-Witness Assistance Program - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000538 [Administrative Code - Victim-Witness Assistance Program] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Articles 36 and 36A of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by deleting Article 36, Sections 36.1 through 36.7, and Article 36A, Sections 36A.1 through 36A.3 and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.70 to include in the duties of the Office of the District Attorney a Victim-Witness Assistance Program. (Amends Section 2A.70.; deletes Sections 36.1 through 36.7, and Sections 36A.1 through 36A.3.) Enacted Number: 107-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000539: Administrative Code - Southeast Community Facility Commission - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman, Newsom - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000539 [Administrative Code - Southeast Community Facility Commission] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance Chapter 54 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), governing the Southeast Community Facility Commission, by amending Section 54.2 and repealing Section 54.5, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Amends Section 54.2; repeals Section 54.5.) Enacted Number: 108-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000563: Settlement of Lawsuit - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000563 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of lawsuit filed by Raymond O’s. Kelly and Elise M. Kelley against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 22, 1998 in Superior Court Unlimited Jurisdiction, Case No. 980-740; entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are case will be dismissed with prejudice.Plaintiff will release City from all known and unknown related claims. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 109-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000614: Settlement of Lawsuit - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000614 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane B. Silver against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 30, 1998 in Superior Court Unlimited Jurisdiction, Case No. 980-740; entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco (and consolidated actions); other material terms of said settlement are case will be dismissed with prejudice; plaintiff will release City from all known and unknown related claims. (City Attorney) (Jane B. Silver v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 996-166 consolidated with Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court No. 9810-740;) (Dennis G. Liebenson v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 996-432 consolidated with Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court No. 980-740.) Enacted Number: 110-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000668: Settlement of Lawsuit - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000668 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against WCB II More Limited Partnership for $2,930,852.98. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 997-764; filed September 10, 1998) Enacted Number: 111-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000681: Settlement of Lawsuit - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: e Government, San Franciscans for Sensible Government Political Action Committee, and Kathleen Harrington against the City and County of San Francisco and Louise Renne in her official capacity as City Attorney to enjoin application of the $500 contribution limits to committees that make only independent expenditures; the lawsuit was filed on May 24, 1999 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C99-2456 CW; entitled San Franciscans for Sensible Government, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the material terms of said agreement are that the City will not enforce current Section 16.508 of the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance with respect to contributions to committees that make only independent expenditures, that the plaintiffs waive attorney fees and costs and each party bears its own attorney fees and costs, and that the judgment entered by stipulation of the parties will not have preclusive effect in litigation over any future legislation adopted by the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) Clerical correction:Correct case number to read C99-2456. Enacted Number: 112-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000682: Settlement of Lawsuit - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: ent of the lawsuit filed by Clinton Reilly, Clinton Reilly for Mayor and Fred A. Rodriguez, against the City and County of San Francisco and Louise Renne in her official capacity as City Attorney to enjoin variable contribution limit in the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance; the lawsuit was filed on September 29, 1999 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C99-4395 CW; entitled Clinton Reilly, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the material terms of said settlement are that the parties will abide by the decision in California Prolife Council Political Action Committee v. Jan Scully, No. CIV.2-96-1965/LKK (E.D. Cal.) on the constitutionality of the variable contribution limits enacted by the State of California, that pending the final decision in Scully the preliminary injunction entered Reilly v. Renne will remain in effect, that the plaintiffs waive attorney fees and costs and each party bears its own attorney fees and costs, and that the judgment entered by stipulation of the parties will not have preclusive effect in any future litigation. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 115-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000432: Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000432 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 250, excepting certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the licensing and fee requirements otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3; and enabling enforcement by means of citation. (Amends Section 250.) Enacted Number: 94-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000433: Amendment to Definition of Transient Merchant - Temporary Business - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000433 [Amendment to Definition of Transient Merchant - Temporary Business] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 251, defining the term temporary business to mean a business conducted for less than seven days, and excluding pumpkin sellers from the definition of transit merchant. (Amends Section 251.) Enacted Number: 95-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000434: Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000434 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 252, excepting certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the requirement that they apply for a license under Article 3. (Amends Section 252.) Enacted Number: 96-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000435: Fee Reduction During Suspension Period - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000435 [Fee Reduction During Suspension Period] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 253, reducing the fees payable by transient merchants during the suspension period. (Amends Section 253.) Enacted Number: 97-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000436: Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Tax ReturnFiling - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000436 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Tax ReturnFiling] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 254, exempting those certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the tax return filing requirement otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3; and exempting all other transient merchants from such tax return filing requirement during the suspension period. (Amends Section 254.) Enacted Number: 98-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000437: Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000437 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 255, exempting those certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the bonding requirement otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3. (Amends Section 255.) Enacted Number: 99-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000438: Elimination of Penalty During Suspension Period - Violation of Article 3 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000438 [Elimination of Penalty During Suspension Period - Violation of Article 3] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 257, eliminating the penalty on transient merchants that violate the provisions of Article 3 during the suspension period. (Amends Section 257.) Enacted Number: 100-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000476: Administrative Code Chapters 12A, 12B, 12C - Discrimination Based on Weight or Height - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Brown - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000476 [Administrative Code Chapters 12A, 12B, 12C - Discrimination Based on Weight or Height] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter 12A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 12A.1, 12A.5, and 12A.8, amending Chapter 12B by amending Sections 12B.1 and 12B.2, amending Chapter 12C by amending Sections 12C.1 and 12C.3, and amending Article 33 of the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 3303, 3304 and 3305 to prohibit discrimination based on weight or height. (Amends Administrative Code Chapter 12A Sections 12A.1, 12A.5, 12A.8; Chapter 12B Sections 12B.1, 12B.2; Chapter 12C Sections 12C.1, 12C.3; amends Police Code Article 33 Sections 3303, 3304 and 3305.) Enacted Number: 101-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000736: Golden Gate Family Residence - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000736 [Golden Gate Family Residence] Ordinance exempting the 260 Golden Gate Family Residence from the competitive bidding requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code. (Human Services Department) Enacted Number: 113-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 991315: Amending Administrative Code, Residential Rent Control Chapter,to include the technical changes to conform local law with the State Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: fies the owner in writing, an owner’s acceptance of rent does not waive the owner’s right to establish initial rent or to enforce a sublease/assignment prohibition; termination or nonrenewal of an owner’s contract or recorded agreement with a government agency that provides rent limitations for qualified tenant(s) requires 90 days written notice to the tenant(s), and the owner may not set the initial rent for the affected unit for three years except as specified.Also, amending San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 37A "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Section 37A.1 to provide that the fees remain applicable to defined units that are exemptfrom the rent control provisions but not from the other provisions of Chapter 37. (Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board) (Amends Sections 37.2, 37.3, 37A.1) Supervisors Newsom and Yee indicated that upon further review of their particular situations, the City Attorney advised they do not have a conflict. Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Kaufman, due to possible conflict of interest, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Kaufman ### File 000359: Mercury Thermometers - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 000359 [Mercury Thermometers] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter VIII, Part 2 of the Police Code by adding Article 42B, prohibiting the manufacture, importation and retail sale of mercury thermometers and specifying that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. (Adds Article 42B.) Enacted Number: 93-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000439: Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Licensing Requirements - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000439 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Licensing Requirements] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, (Business and Tax Regulations Code) by adding Section 258 to suspend application of licensing and other requirements for transient merchants. (Adds Section 258) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000680: Parking Authority Lease Revenue Bonds - North Beach Parking Garage Project - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000680 [Parking Authority Lease Revenue Bonds - North Beach Parking Garage Project] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Authority, as lessor and the City, as lessee (including certain indemnification provisions therein); approving the form and circulation of an official statement relating to said Bonds; authorizing the payment of certain costs of issuance from the proceeds of such Bonds; correcting legal title to the property; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith. (Mayor) (Fiscal impact.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000745: Appropriating $1.4 million in 1994 Parking Meter Revenue Bond proceeds to begin construction of the North Beach Garage - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000745 [Appropriating $1.4 million in 1994 Parking Meter Revenue Bond proceeds to begin construction of the North Beach Garage] Mayor, Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $1,400,000 from interest earnings and project balances in the 1994 Parking Meter Revenue Bond Fund to fund Phase 1 construction of the North Beach Garage Project, for the Department of Parking and Traffic, for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Fiscal impact.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000735: Employee Health Coverage - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000735 [Employee Health Coverage] Ordinance amending Section 16.157, San Francisco Administrative Code, approving Health Service System Plans and Rates of Contribution as adopted by the Health Service Board. (Human Resources Department) (Fiscal impact; Amends Section 16.157.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000763: Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Mayor’ s Summer Food Service Program - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: other - Action: 000763 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Mayor’ s Summer Food Service Program] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $528,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Mayor’s Summer Food Service Program. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Brown from voting on this matter. 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, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Brown ### File 000478: Creating Citizens Advisory Committee - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom, Ammiano, Bierman - Vote 1: amendment - Action: er in deciding which properties to acquire, providing guidelines for the department to use in developingperformance standards and environmental and design standards, providing guidance to the Department of Public Works and the Recreation and Park Department in preparing their program for implementation of the Recreation and Park Department’s capital plan, and allowing the Recreation and Park Commission to define terms contained in this ordinance; amending Chapter V of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by deleting the provisions relevant to the old Open Space Advisory Committee; amending Sections 2A.111, 2A.190 and 6.2 of the Administrative Code to clarify that the Recreation and Park Commission, rather than the Department of Public Works, has authority to award, execute and manage contracts for capital projects on park land. (Adds Park Code Article 13; amends Sections 2A.111, 2A.190 and 6.2 of Administrative Code.) Supervisor Newsom presented an amendment of the whole, bearing same title. Supervisor Newsom, 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: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: Supervisor Leno 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 000531: Park Code - Skateboard Safety - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000531 [Park Code - Skateboard Safety] Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter VI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Park Code) by adding Section 4.17 to require any person riding a skateboard to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads at any skateboard facility owned or operated by the City and County of San Francisco. (Adds Section 4.17.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000096: Liquor License, 1607-20th Street - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000096 [Liquor License, 1607-20th Street] Supervisor Newsom Resolution disapproving the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Mueen Issa Ghanma and Khaled Issa Ghanma for "All States Best Foods" located at 1607-20th Street, and determining that it will not 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. Enacted Number: 437-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000430: Liquor License Transfer,490 Post Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000430 [Liquor License Transfer,490 Post Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 159 O’Farrell Street to 490 Post Street, Suite No. 311 to Sam Ching for "Keck’s Broemmel Pharmacy", 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. Enacted Number: 438-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000431: Liquor Licenses, 3701 Geary Boulevard - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000431 [Liquor Licenses, 3701 Geary Boulevard] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license and the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 223 Valencia Street to 3701 Geary Boulevard (Unit # 102), to Philippe and Ellen Gardelle for "Hats Off" a boutique wine shop, 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. Enacted Number: 439-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000470: Liquor License Transfer, 3699 17th Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000470 [Liquor License Transfer, 3699 17th Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from "Spirit Papa’s Market" at 3500 22nd Street to its new location at 3699 17th Street (with a current Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license), to Ellie Yang Lee and Terence Seh Yang, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions. Enacted Number: 440-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000573: Liquor License, 599 Skyline Boulevard - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000573 [Liquor License, 599 Skyline Boulevard] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 40 on-sale beer liquor license to Candyce L. Parrish for "Hot Dog Bills", a snack bar at the Olympic Golf and Country Club located at 599 Skyline Boulevard, 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. Enacted Number: 443-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000622: Liquor License, 144 King Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000622 [Liquor License, 144 King Street] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Mats Engstrom for "Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, Inc." located at 144 King 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. Enacted Number: 445-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000513: Parking Regulations on either the north or south side of Turk Street, from Laguna Street to 435 feet easterly - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000513 [Parking Regulations on either the north or south side of Turk Street, from Laguna Street to 435 feet easterly] Ordinance amending Traffic Code Section 32.6.24, regarding parking regulations on a portion of Turk Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Amends Section32.6.24.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000528: Landmark - 90 Cedro Avenue - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Brown, Bierman, Katz, Yaki, Yee - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000528 [Landmark - 90 Cedro Avenue] Supervisors Becerril, Brown, Bierman, Katz, Yaki, Yee Ordinance designating 90 Cedro Avenue, the Joseph Leonard/Cecil F. Poole House, as Landmark No. 213 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee ### File 000529: Landmark - 573-575 Castro Street - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Yaki, Yee, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000529 [Landmark - 573-575 Castro Street] Supervisors Becerril, Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Yaki, Yee, Newsom, Brown Ordinance designating 573-575 Castro Street, the Castro Camera and Harvey Milk Residence, as Landmark No. 227 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. 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 000530: Landmark - Murphy Windmill and Millwright’s Cottage - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman, Newsom, Brown - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 000530 [Landmark - Murphy Windmill and Millwright’s Cottage] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance designating the Murphy Windmill and Millwright’s Cottage, at the west end of Golden Gate Park, as Landmark No. 210 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. 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 000577: Appeal, Conditional Use,2361 Lombard Street - Pages: 1 ### File 000578: Appeal, Conditional Use,2361 Lombard Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 000578 [Appeal, Conditional Use,2361 Lombard Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15001 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Newsom ### File 000579: Appeal, Conditional,2361 Lombard Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 000579 [Appeal, Conditional,2361 Lombard Street] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15001 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Enacted Number: M00-37 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Noes: Kaufman - Excused: Newsom ### File 000580: Findings -2361 Lombard Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 000580 [Findings -2361 Lombard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Newsom ### File 000616: Environmental Review - 2361 Lombard Street - Pages: 1 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 000616 [Environmental Review - 2361 Lombard Street] Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee - Excused: Newsom ### File 000891: Public Hearing -Ground Lease, Redevelopment Agency Land - Pages: 1 ### File 000808: Ground Lease - Redevelopment Agency Land - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Leno, Becerril, Bierman - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000808 [Ground Lease - Redevelopment Agency Land] Supervisors Katz, Leno, Becerril, Bierman Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of the land at Assessor’s Block 324, Lot 24, commonly known as 477 O’Farrell Street, to the Citizens Housing Corporation, a California 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income senior households. Enacted Number: 449-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Kaufman, Newsom, Teng ### File 000862: Commendation, Sylvia McLaughlin - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki ### File 000864: Commendation, Joel Robinson - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman, Yaki, Newsom, Yee, Brown, Becerril, Ammiano, Teng, Kaufman, Katz ### File 000866: Individual Development Accounts-Supporting SB2023 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno ### File 000867: Fillmore Jazz Preservation District - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom, Leno, Bierman, Katz, Brown, Ammiano ### File 000868: Preservation of Metro Theater - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom, Bierman, Ammiano ### File 000869: ABAG Finance Authority-Revenue Bonds - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom ### File 000870: Pedestrian Safety Summit Day - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Brown ### File 000872: Supporting AB 241-Prohibiting Emergency Ward Downsizing - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Katz ### File 000873: Declaring Local Band Day - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Katz ### File 000876: Supporting AB 2439, Small Business Reform Act of 2000 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Katz, Brown ### File 000877: State Board of Equalization, Examination of Records - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman, Katz ### File 000879: Supporting Housing Authority Hope VI Application - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Bierman, Katz ### File 000886: Funding Repair and Reconstruction of Conservatory of Flowers - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yee, Newsom, Bierman, Leno, Katz, Brown, Ammiano ### File 000889: Special Finance and Labor Committee Off-Site Meetings - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yee, Ammiano - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 000889 [Special Finance and Labor Committee Off-Site Meetings] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano Motion setting special off-site meetings of the Finance and Labor Committee for the purposes of receiving community input on the City and County of San Francisco’s 2000-2001 budget. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: M00-38 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Kaufman, Newsom, Teng ### File 000865: Caltrain Extension to Downtown San Francisco - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Katz, Bierman, Ammiano - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 000865 [Caltrain Extension to Downtown San Francisco] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman, Ammiano Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to fund the extension of Caltrain to downtown San Francisco in his proposed budget for transportation projects. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Yaki moved an amendment to insert the following further resolvedclause between lines 18 and 19:"Further Resolved, That this resolution is not intended to displace or diminish projects already earmarked for San Francisco in the Governor’s proposed budget; and,be it". Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Kaufman, Newsom, Teng - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Kaufman, Newsom, Teng ### File 000875: Proclaiming Bike-to-Work Week - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Katz, Ammiano - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 000875 [Proclaiming Bike-to-Work Week] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Ammiano Resolution proclaiming the week of May 15-19, 2000 Bike-to-Work Week in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisors Katz, Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee - Absent: Kaufman, Newsom, Teng ### File 991521: RCN Cable Franchise - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Leno ### File 000800: Board of Appeals - Business Tax Code - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Kaufman ### File 000911: Extend Time for Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman ### File 000912: Jackson Street Square Historic District Height Limit Exception - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman ### File 000309: Hospital General Obligation Bond - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman, Katz, Ammiano ### File 000913: State grant to provide comprehensive services to victims and witnesses of crime - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman, Becerril ### File 000914: Waiver of fees for Juneteenth Celebration - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Brown, Bierman ### File 000915: Guidelines for Research, Development and Technology Projects - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz ### File 000916: Summer Youth Employment Program - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman, Becerril, Yaki, Brown, Teng ### File 000917: Taxi Customer Service - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Newsom, Bierman, Becerril, Teng ### File 000918: State Legislation,AB 2522, Pedestrian Safety Act of 2000 - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Yaki, Brown ### File 000919: Finger Imaging of CalWorks and Food Stamps Applicants and Recipients - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Bierman, Teng ### File 000920: Basic Vegetable Co. Products - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman, Brown ### File 000921: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Leno, Bierman, Brown, Teng ### File 000922: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman ### File 000923: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril, Bierman ### File 000924: Commendation - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Katz, Becerril, Brown, Newsom, Leno, Ammiano, Kaufman, Yaki, Bierman, Teng ### File 000925: Sale of Easter Seals Building at 6221 Greary Street - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Yaki ### File 000926: Qualifications to receive federal funds for urban development - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano ### File 000927: Recreation and Park Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Bierman ### File 000928: Needle Exchange - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Bierman, Teng, Becerril ### File 000858: Administrative Code Chapter 89, Establishing Department of Child Support Services - Pages: 1 ### File 000896: Amending Police Code, Union Square Limousine Stands - Pages: 1 ### File 000855: Authorizing the PTC General Manager to sign an agreement with BART to pay MUNI $2,175,648 for transferring riders to BART stations - Pages: 1 ### File 000856: Major encroachment permit to relocate two (2) statues to Dolores Street between 16th Street and Chula Lane - Pages: 1 ### File 000857: Prop J, Contracting Out Legal Process Server Services - Pages: 1 ### File 000887: Appointment - San Francisco Health Authority - Pages: 1 ### File 000888: Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Public Library - Pages: 1 - Sponsors: Becerril ## Extracted text ### [Page 1](https://sfbos.info/documents/1453/2000-05-15-minutes#page-1) Agenda & Minutes Archive City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 15, 2000 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Board of Supervisors TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT ALICIA BECERRIL, SUE BIERMAN, AMOS BROWN, LESLIE KATZ, BARBARA KAUFMAN, MARK LENO, GAVIN NEWSOM, MABEL TENG, MICHAEL YAKI, LELAND Y. YEE Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Alicia Becerril, Sue Bierman, Amos Brown, Leslie Katz, Barbara Kaufman, Mark Leno, Gavin Newsom, Mabel Teng, Michael Yaki, Leland Y. Yee. Members Excused: None. Members Absent: None. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m.On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Teng, Yee- 4. Quorum present. Supervisor Becerril was noted present at 2:04 p.m. Supervisor Bierman was noted present at 2:02 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:04 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:03 p.m. Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Leno, 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 guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki Absent: 4 - Becerril, Bierman, Teng, Yee Presentation Made In celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week, Supervisor Katz presented commendations to the following organizations:American Medical Response, King American Ambulance Company, Presidio Fire Department and the San Francisco Fire Department. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 000511 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH Bayshore Boulevard, west side, between Cortland Avenue and Alemany Boulevard TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 9 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - RESCIND ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER, 9 AM TO 10 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 9 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - ESTABLISH ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, east side, between Townsend and King Streets RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "C" - ESTABLISH 513 Bush Street, west side, between Grant Avenue and Stockton Street (adds specified address only) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Clayton Street, both sides, between Frederick and Waller Streets (700 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Kirkham Street, both sides, 8th and 9th Avenues (400 block) Lawton Street, both sides, between 10th and 11th Avenues (400 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "P" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Pierce Street, east side, between Ellis and O’Farrell Streets (1300 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Hayes Street, both sides, between Buchanan and Laguna Streets (600 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" - ESTABLISH Hayes Street, both sides, between Laguna and Octavia Streets (500 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 23rd Street, south side, between Potrero Avenue and Utah Street (2600 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Utah Street, west side, between 16th and 17th Streets (300 block, even-numbered addresses only) Utah Street, both sides, between 17th and 18th Streets (400 and 500 blocks) PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH Utah Street, west side, between 16th and 18th Streets (300, 400, and 500 blocks) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1955) Enacted Number: 441-00 ADOPTED 000512 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: DIAMOND (TRANSIT ONLY) LANE - ESTABLISH 4th Street, west curb lane, between Market and Mission Streets (#4 southbound traffic lane) STREET CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, 10 AM - 3 PM, EVERYDAY (FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS) - RESCIND STREET CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, 10 AM - 3 PM AND 5:30 PM - 10 PM, EVERYDAY (FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS) - ESTABLISH Claude Lane, between Bush and Sutter Streets (change in hours of operation only) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 26th Street, south side, from a point 60 feet east of Rhode Island Street to a point 60 feet west of Rhode Island Street (including curb area across from the stem of this T-intersection) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Townsend Street, south side, from 325 feet to 420 feet west of 3rd Street (95-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1955) Enacted Number: 442-00 ADOPTED 000605 [Stop Sign at Chestnut and Steiner Streets] Supervisor Newsom Resolution establishing a Stop Sign at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Steiner Street. Enacted Number: 444-00 ADOPTED 000728 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - RESCIND RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH 20th Street, both sides, between Folsom and Shotwell Streets (3300 block, change in effective hours only) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH Laguna Street, east side, between Eddy and Ellis Streets (even-numbered side of 1200 block) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1973.) Enacted Number: 447-00 ADOPTED 000727 [Stop Intersections] Supervisor Newsom Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 17th and Mississippi Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Mississippi Street (makes this an all-way STOP) 18th and York Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping 18th Street (makes this an all-way STOP) 20th Avenue and Anza Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 20th Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP) 26th Avenue and Taraval Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Taraval Street (makes this an all-way STOP) 26th Street and San Jose Avenue, northwest corner, stopping southbound San Jose Avenue (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection) Joost Avenue and Congo Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Joost Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1973.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as sponsor. Enacted Number: 446-00 ADOPTED 000729 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: NO LEFT TURNS AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH 4th Street, southbound, at 3rd Street NO RIGHT TURNS AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS, EXCEPT BUSES - ESTABLISH Terry Francois Boulevard, southbound, at Mission Rock Street TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH Berry Street, both sides, between 4th and 5th Streets (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 1973.) Enacted Number: 448-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee 000533 [Administrative Code - Civil Service Commission] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article III, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 16.17 and 16.17-1, regarding Board of Supervisors’ approval of Civil Service Commission Rules regarding leaves due to sickness and disability. (Repeals Sections 16.17 and 16.17-1; companion measure to File 000561.) Enacted Number: 102-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000534 [Administrative Code - Workers’ Compensation Task Force] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 2A and Chapter 16, Article IV, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 16.83-1, 16.83-3, and 16-83-4, regarding the Workers’ Compensation Task Force, and renumbering Section 16.83-2 as Section 2A.31. (Repeals Sections 16.83-1, 16.83-3, and 16-83-4; renumbers Section 16.83-2 as Section 2A.31.) Enacted Number: 103-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000535 [Administrative Code - Employee Suggestion Program] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article VIII, Sections 16.108 through 16.117, establishing an employee suggestion program. (Repeals Sections 16.108 through 16.117.) Enacted Number: 104-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000536 [Administrative Code - Employee Benefit Cafeteria Plan] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.900, 16.902, 16.903, 16.904, and 16.905, to update provisions dealing with employee benefit cafeteria plans. (Amends Sections 16.900, 16.902, 16.903, 16.904, and 16.905.) Enacted Number: 105-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000537 [Administrative Code - Commission on Status of Women] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 33, Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Section 33.3 to make the distribution of power between the Commission on the Status of Women and its Department in this Chapter consistent with the Charter; Section 33.4 to require the Commission on the Status of Women to coordinate the City’s efforts to establish a comprehensive response to violence against women and girls; and by amending Section 33.7 to require all departments to make quarterly reports regarding complaints of gender discrimination filed by their employees to the Human Resources Department and to require the Human Resources Department to compile and report on those complaints quarterly to the Commission on the Status of Women. (Amends Sections 33.3, 33.4, and 33.7.) Enacted Number: 106-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000538 [Administrative Code - Victim-Witness Assistance Program] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Articles 36 and 36A of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by deleting Article 36, Sections 36.1 through 36.7, and Article 36A, Sections 36A.1 through 36A.3 and amending San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.70 to include in the duties of the Office of the District Attorney a Victim-Witness Assistance Program. (Amends Section 2A.70.; deletes Sections 36.1 through 36.7, and Sections 36A.1 through 36A.3.) Enacted Number: 107-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000539 [Administrative Code - Southeast Community Facility Commission] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance Chapter 54 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), governing the Southeast Community Facility Commission, by amending Section 54.2 and repealing Section 54.5, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Amends Section 54.2; repeals Section 54.5.) Enacted Number: 108-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000563 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of lawsuit filed by Raymond O’s. Kelly and Elise M. Kelley against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 22, 1998 in Superior Court Unlimited Jurisdiction, Case No. 980-740; entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are case will be dismissed with prejudice.Plaintiff will release City from all known and unknown related claims. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 109-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000614 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane B. Silver against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 30, 1998 in Superior Court Unlimited Jurisdiction, Case No. 980-740; entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco (and consolidated actions); other material terms of said settlement are case will be dismissed with prejudice; plaintiff will release City from all known and unknown related claims. (City Attorney) (Jane B. Silver v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 996-166 consolidated with Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court No. 9810-740;) (Dennis G. Liebenson v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 996-432 consolidated with Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court No. 980-740.) Enacted Number: 110-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000668 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against WCB II More Limited Partnership for $2,930,852.98. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 997-764; filed September 10, 1998) Enacted Number: 111-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000681 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Franciscans for Sensible Government, San Franciscans for Sensible Government Political Action Committee, and Kathleen Harrington against the City and County of San Francisco and Louise Renne in her official capacity as City Attorney to enjoin application of the $500 contribution limits to committees that make only independent expenditures; the lawsuit was filed on May 24, 1999 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C99-2456 CW; entitled San Franciscans for Sensible Government, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the material terms of said agreement are that the City will not enforce current Section 16.508 of the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance with respect to contributions to committees that make only independent expenditures, that the plaintiffs waive attorney fees and costs and each party bears its own attorney fees and costs, and that the judgment entered by stipulation of the parties will not have preclusive effect in litigation over any future legislation adopted by the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) Clerical correction:Correct case number to read C99-2456. Enacted Number: 112-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000682 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Clinton Reilly, Clinton Reilly for Mayor and Fred A. Rodriguez, against the City and County of San Francisco and Louise Renne in her official capacity as City Attorney to enjoin variable contribution limit in the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance; the lawsuit was filed on September 29, 1999 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. C99-4395 CW; entitled Clinton Reilly, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the material terms of said settlement are that the parties will abide by the decision in California Prolife Council Political Action Committee v. Jan Scully, No. CIV.2-96-1965/LKK (E.D. Cal.) on the constitutionality of the variable contribution limits enacted by the State of California, that pending the final decision in Scully the preliminary injunction entered Reilly v. Renne will remain in effect, that the plaintiffs waive attorney fees and costs and each party bears its own attorney fees and costs, and that the judgment entered by stipulation of the parties will not have preclusive effect in any future litigation. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 115-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 000432 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 250, excepting certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the licensing and fee requirements otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3; and enabling enforcement by means of citation. (Amends Section 250.) Enacted Number: 94-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000433 [Amendment to Definition of Transient Merchant - Temporary Business] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 251, defining the term temporary business to mean a business conducted for less than seven days, and excluding pumpkin sellers from the definition of transit merchant. (Amends Section 251.) Enacted Number: 95-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000434 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 252, excepting certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the requirement that they apply for a license under Article 3. (Amends Section 252.) Enacted Number: 96-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000435 [Fee Reduction During Suspension Period] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 253, reducing the fees payable by transient merchants during the suspension period. (Amends Section 253.) Enacted Number: 97-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000436 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Tax ReturnFiling] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 254, exempting those certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the tax return filing requirement otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3; and exempting all other transient merchants from such tax return filing requirement during the suspension period. (Amends Section 254.) Enacted Number: 98-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000437 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 255, exempting those certain transient merchants that operate at Moscone Center or the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and agree to comply with all the City and County of San Francisco’s rules from the bonding requirement otherwise applicable to transient merchants under Article 3. (Amends Section 255.) Enacted Number: 99-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000438 [Elimination of Penalty During Suspension Period - Violation of Article 3] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, by amending Section 257, eliminating the penalty on transient merchants that violate the provisions of Article 3 during the suspension period. (Amends Section 257.) Enacted Number: 100-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000476 [Administrative Code Chapters 12A, 12B, 12C - Discrimination Based on Weight or Height] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter 12A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 12A.1, 12A.5, and 12A.8, amending Chapter 12B by amending Sections 12B.1 and 12B.2, amending Chapter 12C by amending Sections 12C.1 and 12C.3, and amending Article 33 of the San Francisco Police Code by amending Sections 3303, 3304 and 3305 to prohibit discrimination based on weight or height. (Amends Administrative Code Chapter 12A Sections 12A.1, 12A.5, 12A.8; Chapter 12B Sections 12B.1, 12B.2; Chapter 12C Sections 12C.1, 12C.3; amends Police Code Article 33 Sections 3303, 3304 and 3305.) Enacted Number: 101-00 FINALLY PASSED 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 000736 [Golden Gate Family Residence] Ordinance exempting the 260 Golden Gate Family Residence from the competitive bidding requirements of the San Francisco Administrative Code. (Human Services Department) Enacted Number: 113-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 991315 [Amending Administrative Code, Residential Rent Control Chapter,to include the technical changes to conform local law with the State Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act] Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Sections 37.2 and 37.3 in order to implement and conform to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (California Civil Code Sections 1954.50, et seq.), by removing the rental rates of most single-family homes and condominiums from rent control after specified dates, and by authorizing rent increases in rent controlled units upon specified subletting or assignment.However, specified units with serious long-term health, safety, fire or Building Code violations are excluded; unless a tenant who is party to a rent/lease agreement notifies the owner in writing, an owner’s acceptance of rent does not waive the owner’s right to establish initial rent or to enforce a sublease/assignment prohibition; termination or nonrenewal of an owner’s contract or recorded agreement with a government agency that provides rent limitations for qualified tenant(s) requires 90 days written notice to the tenant(s), and the owner may not set the initial rent for the affected unit for three years except as specified.Also, amending San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 37A "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Section 37A.1 to provide that the fees remain applicable to defined units that are exemptfrom the rent control provisions but not from the other provisions of Chapter 37. (Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board) (Amends Sections 37.2, 37.3, 37A.1) Supervisors Newsom and Yee indicated that upon further review of their particular situations, the City Attorney advised they do not have a conflict. Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Kaufman, due to possible conflict of interest, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Kaufman Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee 000359 [Mercury Thermometers] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Brown Ordinance amending Chapter VIII, Part 2 of the Police Code by adding Article 42B, prohibiting the manufacture, importation and retail sale of mercury thermometers and specifying that a violation of the prohibition is a misdemeanor. (Adds Article 42B.) Enacted Number: 93-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 000439 [Requirements Suspended for Certain Transient Merchants - Licensing Requirements] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Article 3 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code, (Business and Tax Regulations Code) by adding Section 258 to suspend application of licensing and other requirements for transient merchants. (Adds Section 258) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000680 [Parking Authority Lease Revenue Bonds - North Beach Parking Garage Project] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Authority, as lessor and the City, as lessee (including certain indemnification provisions therein); approving the form and circulation of an official statement relating to said Bonds; authorizing the payment of certain costs of issuance from the proceeds of such Bonds; correcting legal title to the property; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith. (Mayor) (Fiscal impact.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000745 [Appropriating $1.4 million in 1994 Parking Meter Revenue Bond proceeds to begin construction of the North Beach Garage] Mayor, Supervisor Newsom Ordinance appropriating $1,400,000 from interest earnings and project balances in the 1994 Parking Meter Revenue Bond Fund to fund Phase 1 construction of the North Beach Garage Project, for the Department of Parking and Traffic, for fiscal year 1999-2000. (Fiscal impact.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000735 [Employee Health Coverage] Ordinance amending Section 16.157, San Francisco Administrative Code, approving Health Service System Plans and Rates of Contribution as adopted by the Health Service Board. (Human Resources Department) (Fiscal impact; Amends Section 16.157.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000763 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Mayor’ s Summer Food Service Program] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $528,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Mayor’s Summer Food Service Program. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Brown 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, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Brown Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Committee 000478 [Creating Citizens Advisory Committee] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Bierman Ordinance amending Part 11, Chapter VI of the San Francisco Municipal (Park Code) by adding Article 13, which implements new Charter Section 16.107 by creating a new Open Space Advisory Committee, setting the membership criteria for the committee and duties and terms of committee members, directing the Recreation and Park Department to consider using an independent consultant to develop its strategic plan, establishing criteria for the department to consider in deciding which properties to acquire, providing guidelines for the department to use in developingperformance standards and environmental and design standards, providing guidance to the Department of Public Works and the Recreation and Park Department in preparing their program for implementation of the Recreation and Park Department’s capital plan, and allowing the Recreation and Park Commission to define terms contained in this ordinance; amending Chapter V of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by deleting the provisions relevant to the old Open Space Advisory Committee; amending Sections 2A.111, 2A.190 and 6.2 of the Administrative Code to clarify that the Recreation and Park Commission, rather than the Department of Public Works, has authority to award, execute and manage contracts for capital projects on park land. (Adds Park Code Article 13; amends Sections 2A.111, 2A.190 and 6.2 of Administrative Code.) Supervisor Newsom presented an amendment of the whole, bearing same title. Supervisor Newsom, 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 Supervisor Leno 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 000531 [Park Code - Skateboard Safety] Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter VI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Park Code) by adding Section 4.17 to require any person riding a skateboard to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads at any skateboard facility owned or operated by the City and County of San Francisco. (Adds Section 4.17.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING 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 000096 [Liquor License, 1607-20th Street] Supervisor Newsom Resolution disapproving the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Mueen Issa Ghanma and Khaled Issa Ghanma for "All States Best Foods" located at 1607-20th Street, and determining that it will not 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. Enacted Number: 437-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000430 [Liquor License Transfer,490 Post Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 159 O’Farrell Street to 490 Post Street, Suite No. 311 to Sam Ching for "Keck’s Broemmel Pharmacy", 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. Enacted Number: 438-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000431 [Liquor Licenses, 3701 Geary Boulevard] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license and the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 223 Valencia Street to 3701 Geary Boulevard (Unit # 102), to Philippe and Ellen Gardelle for "Hats Off" a boutique wine shop, 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. Enacted Number: 439-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000470 [Liquor License Transfer, 3699 17th Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from "Spirit Papa’s Market" at 3500 22nd Street to its new location at 3699 17th Street (with a current Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license), to Ellie Yang Lee and Terence Seh Yang, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions. Enacted Number: 440-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000573 [Liquor License, 599 Skyline Boulevard] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 40 on-sale beer liquor license to Candyce L. Parrish for "Hot Dog Bills", a snack bar at the Olympic Golf and Country Club located at 599 Skyline Boulevard, 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. Enacted Number: 443-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000622 [Liquor License, 144 King Street] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Mats Engstrom for "Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, Inc." located at 144 King 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. Enacted Number: 445-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 000513 [Parking Regulations on either the north or south side of Turk Street, from Laguna Street to 435 feet easterly] Ordinance amending Traffic Code Section 32.6.24, regarding parking regulations on a portion of Turk Street. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Amends Section32.6.24.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000528 [Landmark - 90 Cedro Avenue] Supervisors Becerril, Brown, Bierman, Katz, Yaki, Yee Ordinance designating 90 Cedro Avenue, the Joseph Leonard/Cecil F. Poole House, as Landmark No. 213 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee 000529 [Landmark - 573-575 Castro Street] Supervisors Becerril, Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Yaki, Yee, Newsom, Brown Ordinance designating 573-575 Castro Street, the Castro Camera and Harvey Milk Residence, as Landmark No. 227 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. 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 000530 [Landmark - Murphy Windmill and Millwright’s Cottage] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Newsom, Brown Ordinance designating the Murphy Windmill and Millwright’s Cottage, at the west end of Golden Gate Park, as Landmark No. 210 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. 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 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 000577 [Appeal, Conditional Use,2361 Lombard Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15001 dated March 2, 2000, approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C authorizing the demolition of an existing motel (the Lanai Motel) and the construction of a four-story, approximately 80,000 square feet, 40 feet tall, tourist hotel containing 128 guest rooms, approximately 2,800 square feet of retail/commercial space on the ground floor, and 102 parking spaces.Parking for the 102 spaces would be at the basement level and at the ground level.The vehicular entrance to the hotel would be from Lombard Street while exiting would occur on Scott Street.Landscaping and street trees would be planted along both street frontages, per Sections 121.1, 121.2, 303 and 712.55 of the Planning Code, in an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) District with a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets; Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 30, Assessor’s Block 512. (Appeal filed April 3, 2000; a Preliminary Negative Declaration for the project was published on February 20, 1999. The Planning Commission upheld the Negative Declaration finding of the Planning Department and the document became final on March 2, 2000; companion measure to Files 000578, 000579, 000580, 000616.) Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom from voting on this matter and its related items. No objection and motion carried. Appellants:Steven Williams, representing appellants; Diane Robinson; Maryanne Harrison; Bernard Bower; Lynn Lannon; Paul Pochetto; Ken Kenzel; Steve Nicholson; Heidi Gretchen; Lloyd Schlegal. Respondents:Gerald Green, Director of Planning Department; Pam Squire; Kim Worshing, union representative; Carolyn Garrety; Carol Kressie; Bryan Krone; Steve O’Brien; Chet O’Brien; Steven Squires; Michael Hunter; Rick Huerreo; Tom Harry; male speaker, architect firm. A rebuttal period was allowed. The President then declared the hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. From the Clerk 000578 [Appeal, Conditional Use,2361 Lombard Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15001 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Newsom 000579 [Appeal, Conditional,2361 Lombard Street] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 15001 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Enacted Number: M00-37 Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Kaufman Excused: 1 - Newsom 000580 [Findings -2361 Lombard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Newsom 000616 [Environmental Review - 2361 Lombard Street] Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.599C on property located at 2361 Lombard Street, south side between Scott and Pierce Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Newsom Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair for a brief period. The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 000891 [Public Hearing -Ground Lease, Redevelopment Agency Land] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of the land at Assessor’s Block 324, Lot 24, commonly known as 477 O’Farrell Street, to the Citizens Housing Corporation, a California 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income senior households. (Clerk of the Board) Austin Yee, representing San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. The President inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Board. There being no response, the President declared the public hearing on this matter closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation 000808 [Ground Lease - Redevelopment Agency Land] Supervisors Katz, Leno, Becerril, Bierman Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of the land at Assessor’s Block 324, Lot 24, commonly known as 477 O’Farrell Street, to the Citizens Housing Corporation, a California 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income senior households. Enacted Number: 449-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 3 - Kaufman, Newsom, Teng PUBLIC COMMENT Jakkee Bryson, quality of life issues, non compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act; Abdalla Megahed, homeless issues; Ernestine Weiss, block 203, oppose opening of Davis Street; Male speaker, discrimination; Robert O’Malley, campaign finance reform coalition intends to place measure on the November ballot; Wayne Sherman, Americans with Disabilities Act issues; Bruce Oka, limiting access to state programs pursuant to Americans with Disabilities Act. 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. 000862 [Commendation, Sylvia McLaughlin] Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki Resolution commending Sylvia McLaughlin for her tireless efforts to Save The Bay. Enacted Number: 450-00 ADOPTED 000864 [Commendation, Joel Robinson] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Yaki, Newsom, Yee, Brown, Becerril, Ammiano, Teng, Kaufman, Katz Resolution commending Joel Robinson for his 29 years of service with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Enacted Number: 451-00 ADOPTED 000866 [Individual Development Accounts-Supporting SB2023] Supervisor Leno Resolution urging the development of inclusive investment policies at the State and Federal level to bolster the efficacy of Individual Development Accounts and supporting Senate Bill 2023. Enacted Number: 453-00 ADOPTED 000867 [Fillmore Jazz Preservation District] Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Bierman, Katz, Brown, Ammiano Resolution affirming the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to making the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District a reality. Supervisors Katz, Brown, Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 464-00 ADOPTED 000868 [Preservation of Metro Theater] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Ammiano Resolution urging United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. to work with the City and County of San Francisco and potential leasees to preserve the Metro Theater as a movie theater or art-house venue. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 454-00 ADOPTED 000869 [ABAG Finance Authority-Revenue Bonds] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for Schools of the Sacred Heart-San Francisco, or an affiliate. Enacted Number: 397-00 ADOPTED 000870 [Pedestrian Safety Summit Day] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Brown Resolution supporting San Francisco’s first-ever Pedestrian Safety Summit and declaring May 26, 2000, "Pedestrian Safety Summit Day". Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Katz, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 455-00 ADOPTED 000872 [Supporting AB 241-Prohibiting Emergency Ward Downsizing] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis, as well as the California Senate and Assembly, to support Assembly Bill 241 authored by Dion Aroner which prohibits the California Department of Health Services from approving the downgrade or closure of an urban hospital’s emergency department if the county’s Local Emergency Medical Services Agency deems the closure or downsizing to be detrimental to health, safety and overall interest of the community. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 456-00 ADOPTED 000873 [Declaring Local Band Day] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz Resolution declaring May 27, 2000, Third Annual "Local Band Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 457-00 ADOPTED 000876 [Supporting AB 2439, Small Business Reform Act of 2000] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Brown Resolution urging the State Legislature to adopt Assembly Bill 2439, known as the "Small Business Reform Act of 2000", amending the Administrative Procedures Act and making other changes to assist small businesses. Supervisors Katz, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 459-00 ADOPTED 000877 [State Board of Equalization, Examination of Records] Supervisors Bierman, Katz Resolution requesting the State Board of Equalization to permit the Assessor/Recorder to examine the Board’s records. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 460-00 ADOPTED 000879 [Supporting Housing Authority Hope VI Application] Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz Resolution supporting the San Francisco Housing Authority in submitting a Hope VI (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere) grant application in the amount of $35 million to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 432-00 ADOPTED 000886 [Funding Repair and Reconstruction of Conservatory of Flowers] Supervisors Yee, Newsom, Bierman, Leno, Katz, Brown, Ammiano Resolution urging the Mayor to assist in the funding of the repairing and reconstruction of the Conservatory of Flowers. Supervisors Leno, Katz, Brown, Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 465-00 ADOPTED 000889 [Special Finance and Labor Committee Off-Site Meetings] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano Motion setting special off-site meetings of the Finance and Labor Committee for the purposes of receiving community input on the City and County of San Francisco’s 2000-2001 budget. Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: M00-38 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 3 - Kaufman, Newsom, Teng Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda 000865 [Caltrain Extension to Downtown San Francisco] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman, Ammiano Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to fund the extension of Caltrain to downtown San Francisco in his proposed budget for transportation projects. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Yaki moved an amendment to insert the following further resolvedclause between lines 18 and 19:"Further Resolved, That this resolution is not intended to displace or diminish projects already earmarked for San Francisco in the Governor’s proposed budget; and,be it". Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 3 - Kaufman, Newsom, Teng ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 3 - Kaufman, Newsom, Teng 000875 [Proclaiming Bike-to-Work Week] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Ammiano Resolution proclaiming the week of May 15-19, 2000 Bike-to-Work Week in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisors Katz, Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 3 - Kaufman, Newsom, Teng OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 991521 [RCN Cable Franchise] Supervisors Katz, Leno Draft ordinance granting a franchise authorizing RCN Telecom Services of California, Inc. to use the public rights of way within the City and County of San Francisco to provide cable services, cable internet services and other services. (Filed July 30, 1999.) 7/30/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. Application filed July 30, 1999 by RCN Telecom Services of California, Inc. 5/15/00, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Katz submitted a draft ordinance in Board. 5/15/00, ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 000800 [Board of Appeals - Business Tax Code] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Article 1, Section 14, of the Business and Tax Regulations Code to provide that any immediately adjacent property owner or owners who requested discretionary review of a permit by the Planning Commission and prevailed, in whole or in part, shall have the status of a party in any appeal of the permit to the Board of Appeals. 5/1/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 5/31/2000. 5/15/00, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Kaufman submitted a substitute ordinance in Board, bearing same title.Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for the June 6, 2000 meeting. 5/15/00, ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 000911 [Extend Time for Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 1004.2 to allow the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board sixty (60) days in which to review and report to the San Francisco Planning Commission on proposed landmark designations. (Amends Section 1004.2.) 5/15/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 6/14/2000. 000912 [Jackson Street Square Historic District Height Limit Exception] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 263.1 to make the height limit exception available under Section 263.1 inapplicable to properties located in the Jackson Square Historic District and Assessor’s Block 195, Lots 4 and 16. (Amends Section 263.1.) 5/15/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 6/14/2000. Resolutions 000309 [Hospital General Obligation Bond] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Ammiano Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand municipal improvements consisting of the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, construction or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco General Hospital and/or certain community health network primary care centers located within the City and County of San Francisco, and all other works, property and structures necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, that the estimated cost of $97,010,700 for said Municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of bonded indebtedness; finding the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Administrative Code Section 2A.53. (Fiscal impact.) 2/14/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 5/15/00, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Leno submitted a substitute resolution in Board. 5/15/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 6/14/2000. 000913 [State grant to provide comprehensive services to victims and witnesses of crime] Supervisors Bierman, Becerril Resolution authorizing the Department of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $574,853 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled the Victim Witness Assistance Program ("VWAP"). 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000914 [Waiver of fees for Juneteenth Celebration] Supervisors Brown, Bierman Resolution waiving fees to be charged for police services associated with the Juneteenth Rodeo on June 10, 2000 and celebration on June 17 - 18, 2000. 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000915 [Guidelines for Research, Development and Technology Projects] Supervisor Katz Resolution urging the Planning Department to establish guidelines for Research, Development and Technology (RDT) projects as the Planning Department creates permanent controls to replace the interim industrial protection zone controls for industrial-zoned land in San Francisco. 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 000916 [Summer Youth Employment Program] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril, Yaki, Brown, Teng Resolution urging the San Francisco Small Business Commission to allocate funds to the Summer Youth Employment Program that would allow hundreds of San Francisco teenagers to find meaningful jobs this summer and in the coming year. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000917 [Taxi Customer Service] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Becerril, Teng Resolution urging the San Francisco Taxi Commission to investigate the method available for taxi consumers to lodge complaints or compliments about taxi service and the manner in which their taxi experience is recorded and processed and to make changes as needed to make this system more customer friendly. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000918 [State Legislation,AB 2522, Pedestrian Safety Act of 2000] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Yaki, Brown Resolution supporting AB 2522, Assembly Majority Leader Kevin Shelley’s Pedestrian Safety Act of 2000 and urging the California State Legislature to pass AB 2522. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000919 [Finger Imaging of CalWorks and Food Stamps Applicants and Recipients] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Teng Resolution urging the Director of Human Services to refrain from implementing the new, state-mandated Statewide Finger Imaging System (SFIS) for CalWORKS and Food Stamps applicants and recipients and to apply for a local waiver from the California Department of Social Services. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000920 [Basic Vegetable Co. Products] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Brown Resolution urging the City and the public to refrain from purchasing products from Basic Vegetable Products and Basic American Foods until the strike at Basic Vegetable’s King City plant is resolved. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000921 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Brown, Teng Resolution commending the Program for Assertive Community Placement (PACT) for successfully addressing the medical and housing needs of 400 mentally ill San Franciscans every year. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000922 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman Resolution commending the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council for rebuking Laura Schlessinger’s anti-gay radio broadcast and upholding the dignity and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals as well as implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential violence directed at individuals who either are or perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000923 [Commendation] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution commending Ciudad Bahia De Caraquez, Ecuador on becoming an ecological city. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 000924 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Becerril, Brown, Newsom, Leno, Ammiano, Kaufman, Yaki, Bierman, Teng Resolution commending Peaceful Streets for their efforts to curb gun violence by bringing together diverse groups to physically destroy these weapons by melting them and transforming them into art. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Requests for Hearing 000925 [Sale of Easter Seals Building at 6221 Greary Street] Supervisor Yaki Hearing regarding the sale of the building at 6221 Geary Street, to consider what effects this will have on the four non-profits who currently lease office space on this property. 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000926 [Qualifications to receive federal funds for urban development] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to inquire into the regulations prescribed by United States Department of Urban and Housing Development regarding the eligibility qualifications for local county governments and community based organizations to receive federal funds for urban development related projects in San Francisco. 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 000927 [Recreation and Park Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program] Supervisor Bierman Hearing to discuss the status of the Recreation and Park Department’s childhood lead poisoning prevention program. 5/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Motions 000928 [Needle Exchange] Supervisors Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Bierman, Teng, 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. 5/15/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 000858 [Administrative Code Chapter 89, Establishing Department of Child Support Services] Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 89 thereto, establishing a Department of Child Support Services, procedures for appointment of a Director and transfer of functions from the San Francisco District Attorney as required by State law. (District Attorney) (Adds Chapter 89.) 5/4/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 000896 [Amending Police Code, Union Square Limousine Stands] Ordinance amending Police Code by repealing Section 1166, regarding Union Square Limousine Stands. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Repeals Section 1166.) 5/9/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 000855 [Authorizing the PTC General Manager to sign an agreement with BART to pay MUNI $2,175,648 for transferring riders to BART stations] Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District authorizing payment to San Francisco Municipal Railway for transfer trips provided in fiscal year 1999-2000. (Public Transportation Commission) 5/4/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000856 [Major encroachment permit to relocate two (2) statues to Dolores Street between 16th Street and Chula Lane] Resolution granting revocable permission to the San Francisco Art Commission to relocate two (2) statues of Juan Batista De Anza and King Carlos from the south end of Justin Herman Plaza to the landscaped median strip on Dolores Street, between 16th Street and Chula Lane, fronting Mission Dolores and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) 5/4/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 000857 [Prop J, Contracting Out Legal Process Server Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that legal process server services can be practically performed for the District Attorney, Family Support Bureau, by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees. (District Attorney) 5/4/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000887 [Appointment - San Francisco Health Authority] Resolution appointing Jack Fries, John Gressman, and Dr. Robert Lull to serve as Governing Body members of the San Francisco Health Authority. (Rules Committee) 5/8/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 000888 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Public Library] Supervisor Becerril Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 from the University of California, Los Angeles, as part of a Library Services and Technology Act Grant for the California Center for the Book. (Public Library) 5/9/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Leno To:Director, Administrative Services Requesting/Inquiring:To determine the availability of City-owned property that can be used for the development of affordable housing and whether there are plans to conduct an objective analysis of all City-owned property to determine whether properties are being used efficiently and if there are uses that can be consolidated in order to allocate City-owned property for the development of affordable housing. From: Supervisor Ammiano To:Director, Mayor’s Office of Community Development Requesting/Inquiring:To clarify the qualifications necessary to receive funding for the urban development project; to notify the Director of request for hearing to consider the regulations prescribed by the United States Department of Urban and Housing Development regarding the eligibility qualifications for local countygovernments and community based organizations to receive Federal funds for urban development related projects in San Francisco and to request the director or his representative attend the hearing when it is scheduled at a future date. File 000926. From: Supervisor Ammiano To:Director, Local Office, U.S. Urban and Housing Development Requesting/Inquiring:To notify the Director of request for hearing to consider the regulations prescribed by the United States Department of Urban and Housing Development regarding the eligibility qualifications for local countygovernments and community based organizations to receive Federal funds for urban development related projects in San Francisco and requesting the director or his representative attend the hearing when it is scheduled at a future date. File 000926. From: Supervisor Ammiano To:Maria Peralta, Local Office, U.S. Urban and Housing Development Requesting/Inquiring:To report on the In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Anna Cohen (Supervisor Kaufman) Earl H. White (By the entire Board) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 5:24 p.m. adjourned. Gloria L. 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