Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 31, 2000

Agenda & Minutes Archive City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 31, 2000 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Meeting Board of Supervisors TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT ALICIA BECERRIL, SUE BIERMAN, AMOS BROWN, LESLIE KATZ, BARBARA KAUFMAN, MARK LENO, GAVIN NEWSOM, MABEL TENG, MICHAEL YAKI, LELAND Y. YEE Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Alicia Becerril, Sue Bierman, Amos Brown, Leslie Katz, Barbara Kaufman, Mark Leno, Gavin Newsom, Mabel Teng, Leland Y. Yee. Members Excused: None. Members Absent: Michael Yaki. 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 Brown, Yaki- 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Brownwas noted present at2:11 p.m. Supervisor Yaki was excused.(See infra.) Supervisor Yaki Excused from Attendance Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved to excuse Supervisor Yaki from attending today’s meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to APPROVE the June 12, 2000 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki AGENDA CHANGES President Ammiano stated that agenda changes will be made concerning Japantown Bowl closure, File 001317; outreach newspaper, File 001362; and Proposition 35, File 001364 when the items are called.See infra. CONSENT AGENDA Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee 000859 [Amending Administrative Code, Small Business Commission] Supervisors Leno, Becerril, Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code, Article XIII, by amending Sections 5.120, 5.121 and 5.122 to clarify that the Small Business Commission shall now be in the Department of Business and Economic Development ("Department") rather than in the Office of the Mayor and that the Commission’s budget shall now be part of the budget of that Department; by changing the title of the Secretary of the Small Business Commission to Commission Secretary rather than Executive Secretary; by changing the title of the Administrative Head of the Office of Small Business Affairs to "Director" rather than "Chief of Staff"; and to clarify that members of the Small Business Commission shall be considered Officers of the City and County of San Francisco. (Amends Sections 5.120, 5.121 and 5.122.) Enacted Number: 186-00 FINALLY PASSED 001006 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 16] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article IV of Part 1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Sections 16.29-15.3, 16.29-15.4, 16.29-15.5, 16.29-15.6, 16.29-15.7, 16.29-15.8, 16.29-15.9, 16.29-18, 16.29-19, 16.30, 16.31, 16.35, 16.36, 16.39, 16.40, 16.50, 16.51, 16.53, 16.57, 16.58, 16.59, 16.60, 16.61, 16.62, 16.63, 16.64, 16.65, 16.68, 16.69, 16.70, 16.70-2, 16.72, 16.73, and 16.78, regarding the Retirement System, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. (Repeals Sections 16.29-15.3, 16.29-15.4, 16.29-15.5, 16.29-15.6, 16.29-15.7, 16.29-15.8, 16.29-15.9, 16.29-18, 16.29-19, 16.30, 16.31, 16.35, 16.36, 16.39, 16.40, 16.50, 16.51, 16.53, 16.57, 16.58, 16.59, 16.60, 16.61, 16.62, 16.63, 16.64, 16.65, 16.68, 16.69, 16.70, 16.70-2, 16.72, 16.73, and 16.78.) Enacted Number: 187-00 FINALLY PASSED 001008 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 10.92, 10.95, 10.104, 10.105, 10.106, 10.107, 10.109-4, 10.117-2, 10.117-28, 10.117-58, 10.117-64, 10.117-99, 10.193, 10.200, and 16.89, to eliminate funds no longer in use. (Repeals Sections 10.92, 10.95, 10.104, 10.105, 10.106, 10.107, 10.109-4, 10.117-2, 10.117-28, 10.117-58, 10.117-64, 10.117-99, 10.193, 10.200, and 16.89.) Enacted Number: 188-00 FINALLY PASSED 001009 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 8.35, 10.91, 10.93, 10.108, 10.109-2, 10.110-1, 10.117-4, 10.117-5, 10.117-17, 10.117-19, 10.117-22, 10.117-26, 10.117-27, 10.117-32, 10.117-34, 10.117-36, 10.117-38, 10.117-39, and 10.117-48, and by amending Section 10.117-1, to eliminate funds no longer in use. (Repeals Sections 8.35, 10.91, 10.93, 10.108, 10.109-2, 10.110-1, 10.117-4, 10.117-5, 10.117-17, 10.117-19, 10.117-22, 10.117-26, 10.117-27, 10.117-32, 10.117-34, 10.117-36, 10.117-38, 10.117-39, and 10.117-48; amends Section 10.117-1.) Enacted Number: 189-00 FINALLY PASSED 001010 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 10.117-55, 10.117-57, 10.117-60, 10.117-62, 10.117-71, 10.117-81, 10.117-89, 10.117-94, 10.117-104, 10.117-105, 10.117-115, 10.172-1, 10.178, 10.179, and 10.185, to eliminate funds no longer in use. (Repeals Sections 10.117-55, 10.117-57, 10.117-60, 10.117-62, 10.117-71, 10.117-81, 10.117-89, 10.117-94, 10.117-104, 10.117-105, 10.117-115, 10.172-1, 10.178, 10.179, and 10.185.) Enacted Number: 190-00 FINALLY PASSED 001011 [Administrative Code Revision - Transfer Benefits] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 16.9-29, regarding the City’s catastrophic sick leave policy, to eliminate out-dated provisions establishing the Task Force on Transfer Benefits. (Amends Section 16.9-29.) Enacted Number: 191-00 FINALLY PASSED 001012 [Landscaping Ordinance Revisions] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 63 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to require submission of landscaping plans, soils reports, and irrigation plans for new developments and landscaping renovations larger than 1,000 square feet which require a new water service meter from the San Francisco Water Department. Enacted Number: 192-00 FINALLY PASSED 001088 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Craig Allen Knight against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,573.25; the lawsuit was filed on June 4, 1998 in the United States District Court, Case No. C98-2268 CRB; entitled Craig Allen Knight v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 193-00 FINALLY PASSED 001140 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Stephen Richardson, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco by approving settlement agreement, including payment of damages, attorney’s fees, and monitoring fees in the amount of $212,500. (City Attorney) (U.S. District Court No. C97-3491 SBA; filed September 24, 1997.) Enacted Number: 194-00 FINALLY PASSED 001141 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 7, 1999 in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, Case No. 407-545; entitled William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Enacted Number: 195-00 FINALLY PASSED 001159 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alliance Financial (a California Partnership) and Alliance Financial Capital, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $130,000 (One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars); the lawsuit was filed on July 7, 1995 in the Superior Court for the County of San Mateo, Case No. 392841 and then transferred to the Superior Court for the County of Alameda, Case No. 759149-9; entitled Alliance Financial and Alliance Financial Capital, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. Enacted Number: 197-00 FINALLY PASSED Recommendation of the Finance and Labor Committee 001239 [Prop J, Contracting outmanagement of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium/Moscone Center] Resolution concurring with Controller’s certification that convention facilities management, operation and maintenance services can be practically performed at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Moscone Center by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Administrative Services Department) Enacted Number: 692-00 ADOPTED Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee 000335 [Feeding of Wild Birds] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Yaki, Becerril Ordinance amending Health Code Section 37 to permit the feeding of wild birds. (Amends Section 37.) Enacted Number: 185-00 FINALLY PASSED Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 001178 [Stop Intersections] Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH Bucareli Drive and Rivas Avenue, northeast corner, stopping Bucareli Drive (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection) Garces Drive and Rivas Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Rivas Avenue (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Garces and Bucareli Drives, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Bucareli Drive (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2009.) Enacted Number: 686-00 ADOPTED 001179 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations] Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH 8th Street, east side, between 15th and Irwin Streets Carolina Street, both sides, between 15th and Channel Streets Carolina Street, east side, from 16th Street to 210 feet northerly (210-foot zone, parallel parking to be permitted for remainder of block) 1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "I" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH Capp Street, both sides, between 21st and 22nd Streets (600 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 9th Avenue, both sides, between Kirkham and Lawton Streets (1500 block) 9th Avenue, both sides, between Moraga and Noriega Streets (1700 block) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 24th Street, both sides, between Rhode Island and De Haro Streets (2100 block) UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - RESCIND Main Street, east side, from 218 feet to 318 feet north of Mission Street (100-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2009.) Enacted Number: 687-00 ADOPTED 001180 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets] Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: CROSSWALK CLOSURE - ESTABLISH (Crosswalks to be closed) Lake Merced Boulevard and Higuera Avenue, east crosswalk, crossing Higuera Avenue Lake Merced Boulevard and Higuera Avenue, south crosswalk, crossing Lake Merced Boulevard ONE-WAY STREETS - ESTABLISH Higuera Avenue (north roadway), westbound, between Arballo and Vidal Drives Higuera Avenue (south roadway), eastbound, between Arballo and Vidal Drives TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH 5th Street, east side, between Bryant Street and Welsh Alley (160-foot zone) TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH 5th Street, northbound, at Bryant Street TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND Spear Street, west side, from 130 feet to 264 feet south of Market Street (134-foot zone) Spear Street, west side, from Market Street to 130 feet southerly (130-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND Mission Street, north side, between Main and Spear Streets TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH Gough Street, southbound, at Fell Street TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Gough Street, east side, between Linden and Page Streets (change in effective hours only) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, DURING BALLPARK EVENTS - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, east side, from Berry Street to 160 feet southerly (160-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2009.) Enacted Number: 688-00 ADOPTED 001244 [Accept and Expend State Grant - Department of Public Work’splacement of sand on Ocean Beach to prevent erosion] Supervisor Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant of $102,200 from the State of California Beach Nourishment Program for placing of sand on Ocean Beach; waiving indirect costs. (Public Works Department) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 693-00 ADOPTED 001300 [Accept and ExpendGrant - DPT two (2) transportation projects and various pedestrian crossing protection improvements] Supervisors Teng, Newsom Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to retroactively apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of $1,387,000 in STIP funds for various transportation projects. (Parking and Traffic Department) Supervisors Teng, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 695-00 ADOPTED 001301 [Accept and ExpendGrant - DPT projects at Van Ness, Stockton/O’Farrell Streets, BART/MUNI bicyclists’ safety and pedestrian crossing improvements] Supervisors Teng, Newsom Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for retroactively, accept and expend up to $1,495,000 in STP/CMAQ funds and up to $100,000, in reprogrammed STP/CMAQ funds for various transportation projects with required local matching funds of $207,000. (Parking and Traffic Department) Supervisors Teng, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 696-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of the Finance and Labor Committee 000980 [Government Funding for Fiscal Year 2000-2001] Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. (Companion measure to Files 000979 and 000981.) Enacted Number: 180-00 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Becerril, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Bierman Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee 001156 [Debt Limit Information] Supervisor Yee Ordinance amending Article V of the San Francisco Municipal Elections Code, by amending Section 520 to require the Controller’s financial analysis of any general obligation Bond measure to include an explanation of the City’s legal debt limit, as well as the impact of the proposed Bond measure on that limit. (Amends Section 520.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki 001231 [Building Code - Apartment House and Hotel License Fees] Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter 1, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Building Code) by amending Table 1-P of Section 110 to change the method of calculating the annual apartment house fees from number of rooms to number of units. (Building Inspection Department) (Amends Table 1-P of Section 110.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Brown, Yaki 000998 [General Plan Amendments designating 45 Hoff Street and 236-238 Vernon Street as "proposed public open space," Planning Case No. 2000.026EM] Resolution approving amendments to the San Francisco General Plan in order to approve acquisition of Lot 19 in Assessor’s Block No. 3569, also known as 45 Hoff Street, and acquisition of Lots 30, 31 in Assessor’s Block No. 7075, also known as 236-238 Vernon Street, by the City and County of San Francisco, to establish a new public park in the North Mission District and to enlarge Brooks Park; incorporating by reference findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Planning Department) (Fiscal impact; Case Report dated May 4, 2000 regarding proposal to amend the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan; Planning Commission Resolution No. 15068 dated May 25, 2000 adopting amendment to the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan; Planning Commission Resolution No. 15069 adopted May 25, 2000 finding the project in conformity with the General Plan; Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated March 13, 2000.) Enacted Number: 682-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001059 [Option Contract for the Sale of Real Property] Supervisor Kaufman Resolution adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; declaring the Bernal property to be surplus; approving an option contract for the sale of the Bernal property to GHC Bernal Investors, LLC. Enacted Number: 683-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001136 [PUC-San Joaquin River agreement to implement the 1995 California Water Quality Control Plan.] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute an agreement on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco. (San Joaquin River agreement to assist in funding salmon monitoring programs over the next 12 years to implement the 1995 California Water Quality Control Plan.) (Public Utilities Commission) Enacted Number: 685-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001197 [Airport Lease for China Airlines, Ltd.] Resolution approving a lease agreement for cargo warehouse and office space in the West Field Cargo Building I, between China Airlines, Ltd., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril 001201 [Airport Lease for Asiana Airlines, Inc.] Resolution approving a lease agreement for cargo warehouse and office space in the West Field Cargo Building I, between Asiana Airlines, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril 001230 [Prop J, Contracting out Airport Shuttle Bus Services] Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that shuttle bus services for San Francisco International Airport’s Long-term Parking Lot and the Employee Garage DD can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City and County employees at presently budgeted levels. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril 001245 [Airport Lease for North Field Cargo Building I to Korean Air Lines, Ltd.] Resolution approving lease agreement for cargo warehouse and office space in the North Field Cargo Building I, between Korean Air Lines, Ltd., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril Recommendation of the Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee 001086 [Liquor License Transfer 1342 Irving Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license to Ara Kirakos-Shirvanyan for "Arminia Market" from 3149 Mission Street to 1342 Irving Street, will serve the public 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: 684-00 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee 992321 [Zoning, Castro Street NCD] Supervisors Leno, Newsom Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Sections 178 and 186.1 to require uses that exceed specified use size provisions in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to be preserved or obtain conditional use authorization prior to a change in use and to reduce the period of abandonment for conditional and nonconforming uses in this district fromthree (3) years to 18 (eighteen) months; by amending Section 121.2 to reduce the size limit of nonresidential uses located in this district to two thousand (2,000) square feet for conditional use authorization and four thousand (4,000) square feet for the maximum size; and by amending Section 715.21 in the Castro Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning control table to reflect the use size modifications. (Amends Sections 178, 186.1, 121.2 and 715.21.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001102 [Automated Parking Garages] Supervisors Yaki, Becerril Ordinance amending San Francisco Planning Code Section 155 by adding Section 155(C)(1) to allow the use of automatic garages or car elevators to meet the requirement for independent accessibility for parking spaces required by residential uses. (Adds Section 155(C)(1).) Supervisor Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001144 [Parking Meters for Motorcycles] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Section 219.1 of the San Francisco Traffic Code, regarding All-Day Parking Meters for Motorcycles. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Amends Section 219.1.) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 001145 [Traffic Regulations on Marina Boulevard] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending the Traffic Code by repealing Section 176.32 and adding Section 174.10 to reduce the speed limit on Marina Boulevard from 35 MPH to 25 MPH. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Repeals Section 176.32; adds Section 174.10.) Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki 992234 [Street Vacation in connection with YBC Plan Amendment, Jessie Street] Supervisor Yaki Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area and development of the Emporium Site and other property; setting the hearing date for August 28, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street area; and adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1 as the General Plan is proposed to be amended. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Noes: 1 - Ammiano Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 001304 [Hearing - Street Vacation Order, Jessie Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance ordering the vacation of Jessie Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets in connection with the proposed development of a new Federal Office Building by the General Services Administration (GSA) and conveyance of the street area to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco (Agency) at no cost; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; and adopting findings that the vacation and conveyance are consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of the City Planning Code Section 101.1, pursuant to Resolution 614-00 adopted by the Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2000, File 001152. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from participating and voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Lloyd Schloegel, oppose. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given:If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing. Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation 001153 [Street Vacation Order - Jessie Street] Supervisor Yaki Ordinance ordering the vacation of Jessie Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets in connection with the proposed development of a new Federal Office Building by the General Services Administration (GSA) and conveyance of the street area to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco (Agency) at no cost; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; and adopting findings that the vacation and conveyance are consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of the City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Supervisor Becerril excused from voting.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Excused: 1 - Becerril COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Rules Committee 001328 [Off-site Board Meeting] Supervisor Leno Motion ordering the August 21, 2000 meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held at James Lick Middle School, 1220 Noe Street, Auditorium in Noe Valley, San Francisco at 6:00 p.m. Enacted Number: M00-73 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Megahed, homeless advocate, Examiner, campaign; Vernon Jones, meeting process, discrimination; James Chaffee, public library; Jose Morales,male speaker, Kim Stryke, Nancy Tucker, funds for landlord housing eviction issues; Lloyd Schloegal, environmental hearing on demolition of deYoung Museum; Sue Hestor, Nick Pasqurello, rent issues conflict of interest of supervisors, Administrative Code Chapter 31; Robert O’Malley, state initiative and drug problem, oppose incarceration; Rebecca Graft,male speaker, Juliette, Jennifer, Lisa Smith, Rebecca, Ellen, Kathleen Gray, female speakers, Tim,Mathew, Arnel Watson, Richard Ow, Matt Brown, urge rental assistance funding reserve be removed; David Barlow, oppose proposed taxi measure; Female speaker, oppose proposed power barge in the bay; Larry Edmund, constitution, homeless; William, surplus fund, grant for funding; Peter, oppose secrecy concerning Friends of the Foundation, Library amendment to lease agreement. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Existing Litigation 001387 [Existing Litigation] Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following existing litigation in which the plaintiffs and claimants, various businesses, are, in sum, challenging the constitutionality of the City’s business taxing system.These plaintiffs and claimants are also seeking reimbursement of tax payments made to the City: General Motors Corp. v. San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court No. 301-510, Date Filed: 2/24/99; Eastman Kodak v. San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court No. 302-983, Date Filed: 4/22/99; Macy’s Department Stores, Inc/Broadway Stores, Inc. v. San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court No. 306-723, Date Filed: 11/18/99; Hewlett-Packard Company v. San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court No. 306-787, Date Filed: 9/28/99; Costco Wholesale Corporation v. San Francisco, San Francisco Superior Court, No. 307-277, Date Filed: 10/19/99; Various claims against San Francisco (totaling nearly 90) filed by other businesses. (City Attorney) This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to convene in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Recess The Board recessed at the hour of 5:02 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to the above motion. Reconvening of the Board The Board at the hour of 5:18 p.m. reconvened. Calling the Roll The following Supervisors were noted present:Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng - 8. Noted absent:Supervisors Katz, Yaki, Yee - 3. Report on Closed Session Deputy City Attorney Ted Lakey reported that the Board of Supervisors has met in closed session with the City Attorney, under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the above pending litigation. Persons in attendance: Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno,Newsom, Teng; Ted Lakey, Deputy City Attorney; Joe Quinn, Deputy City Attorney; Karen L. Snell, outside counsel; Edward Harrington, Controller; Susan Leal, Treasurer; Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board; Jean Lum, Deputy Clerk. Tape Number:CS Bd 00004 The meeting was informational only and no action was taken. HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION. [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the anticipated litigation listed above. Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved not to disclose its closed session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng Absent: 3 - Katz, Yaki, Yee 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. 001361 [Western Addition Crime] Supervisors Brown, Bierman Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department to develop a community notification policy in order to inform Western Addition residents about recent violent crimes and urging the Western Addition community to support the San Francisco Police Department’s diligent efforts to end the senseless violence in that community. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 697-00 ADOPTED 001363 [Installation of speed humps on Hampshire Street] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to install speed humps on Hampshire Street between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets and other appropriate traffic calming measures to promote pedestrian safety in the area. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 703-00 ADOPTED 001365 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Brown Resolution commending the Florence Crittenton Roundtable 2000 and declaring August 2-4, 2000 "Florence Crittenton Days" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 698-00 ADOPTED 001366 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Brown Resolution commending the Chinese American Association of Commerce for its valuable contributions to the community upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary and declaring July 22, 2000, to be "Chinese American Association of Commerce Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 699-00 ADOPTED 001367 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman Resolution commending the U.S. Congress for passing amendments sponsored by Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) to the Treasury Appropriations Bill (HR-4871) lifting the Cuban embargo and allowing the sales of food and medicine to Cuba and easing restrictions on travel for U.S. citizens; and further urging the U.S. Senate and the President of the United States to pass these amendments in support of the people of Cuba. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Enacted Number: 700-00 ADOPTED 001368 [Proclamation] Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Becerril Resolution recognizing October 5, 2000 as National Depression Screening Day, and commending the Mental Health Association of San Francisco for their efforts to obtain treatment for those who suffer from depression. Supervisors Leno, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors. Enacted Number: 701-00 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Yaki Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yee assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor. Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda 001317 [Japantown Bowl Closure] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging the Kintetsu Enterprises Co. of America, the owners of Japantown Bowl, to reconsider their proposed closing of Japantown Bowl and further urging them to begin negotiations with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center, the Japantown Planning, Preservation and Development Task Force, as well as the greater community to investigate the possibilities of preserving the Japantown Bowl at its current site. Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be continued to August 7, 2000. Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Yaki 001362 [Outreach newspaper] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution designating the San Francisco Bay Times to be outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community for outreach advertising for FY2000-2001. Supervisor Yee requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Supervisor Yee requested this matter be referred to committee. REFERRED to the Finance and Labor Committee. 001364 [Opposing Proposition 35] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman Resolution opposing Proposition 35, The Public Works Projects Constitutional Amendment and Statute Initiative for the November 7, 2000 General Election. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be tabled because it has already been acted on by the Board. Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Yaki 001379 [Release of Reserved Funds, FY 2000-2001 Budget] Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Bierman Motion releasing $400,000 placed on Board of Supervisors reserve for the Department of Human Services Rental Assistance Disbursement Component and $250,000 for the DHS Family Eviction Prevention Consortium. Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisors Leno, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki The President resumed the Chair. IMPERATIVE AGENDA Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda.For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7.A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions. [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki Imperative Resolution 001390 [Proclamation] Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Katz, Bierman, Becerril, Newsom Resolution celebrating the opening of the Rhoda Goldman Plaza and declaring August 1, 2000 "Rhoda Goldman Plaza Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Leno presented for immediate adoption. Enacted Number: 702-00 Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee Absent: 1 - Yaki OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 990935 [Public Nuisance Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture] Supervisor Brown Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Article 50 (Sections 5000 through 5002) establishing that any vehicle used to facilitate in the solicitation of acts of prostitution, or the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a controlled substance is a nuisance and subject to seizure and forfeiture. 5/10/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 6/9/1999. 6/28/99, SUBSTITUTED. SUBSTITUTED by Supervisor Brown in Board, bearing new title. 6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 9/15/99, TRANSFERRED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 7/21/00, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.39. 7/31/00, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.25. Supervisor Brown requested this matterbe reactivated. 7/31/00, ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 001354 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeals] Supervisor Kaufman Ordinance amending Section 723.2 of the San Francisco Public Works Code to provide that the Board of Supervisors shall make a decision regarding a minor sidewalk encroachment permit appeal within 30 days of the time set for the hearing on the appeal, or the decision of the Director of Public Works shall stand as the final decision; providing procedures for considering and deciding the appeal. 7/24/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 8/23/2000. 7/31/00, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Kaufman submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. 7/31/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 8/30/2000. 001391 [Enforcement of Sign Regulations] Supervisor Leno Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 176 and adding Section 610 to substantially increase the penalties for violation of regulations governing general advertising signs; amending Article XIII of the San Francisco Administrative Code to add Section 10.117-126 to establish a Planning Code Enforcement Special Account and authorize the administrative penalties and fees collected pursuant to Section 610 and penalties and fees recovered by the City Attorney in a sign abatement action to be used to fund sign regulation enforcement activities and graffiti removal. 7/31/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 8/30/2000. 9/6/00Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation. Resolutions 992246 [Commercial Real Property Notice of Rent Increase or Eviction] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz Resolution urging the State Legislature to amend the State’s Commercial Rental Control Law, California Civil Code Sections 1954.25 et seq., to allow local governments to adopt legislation requiring real property owners to notify certain small and mid-size commercial tenants at least 120 days prior to a major rent increase or eviction without cause. 12/6/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 12/13/99, SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Kaufman requested this item be severed so it could be considered separately. 12/13/99, REFERRED to Finance and Labor Committee. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be referred to committee. 7/6/00, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.39. 7/31/00, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.25. Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be reactivated. 7/31/00, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 001362 [Outreach newspaper] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution designating the San Francisco Bay Times for outreach advertising services for the City and County of San Francisco for the lesbian/gay/transgender community for outreach advertising for FY2000-2001. 7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 7/31/00, SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA. Supervisor Yee requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. 7/31/00, REFERRED to Finance and Labor Committee. Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor. Supervisor Yee requested this matter be referred to committee. 7/31/00, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Leno submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. 7/31/00, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 001392 [Genetically Engineered Food] Supervisor Newsom Resolution urging the FDA, EPA, and USDA to research, regulate, clearly label, and consider a temporary moratorium on all genetically engineered food; further urging liability be assigned to commercial developers of genetically engineered food. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 001393 [Juvenile Crime Enforcement Grant] Supervisor Brown Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council to accept and expend funds in the amount of $595,000 from the State Board of Corrections under the Juvenile Crime Enforcement and Accountability Challenge Grant Program to implement a local action plan to provide a continuum of responses to juvenile crime and delinquency. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 001394 [Gift Acceptance] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a gift of a 1931 Lincoln V-8 four-door sedan from Mr. John Traina for use in the City’s ceremonies, parades, events and other special occasions. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. 001395 [Integrated Pest Management Compliance] Supervisors Katz, Teng, Bierman, Newsom Resolution urging the Department of Environment, the Planning Department and Arnold Palmer Golf Management to follow the detailed procedures outlined in San Francisco’s landmark Integrated Pest Management Program for reducing the use of pesticides and toxic chemicals on City property. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001396 [Appointment] Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman Resolution appointing Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. as the representative of the City and County of San Francisco to the Governing Board of Association of Bay Area Government’s Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001397 [Voter Registration Assistance] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Resolution urging all San Francisco City Departments and Commissions to help state-funded non-profit organizations that provide services to people with disabilities register their clients to vote in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001398 [Floating Power Plant] Supervisor Newsom Resolution opposing the placement of a floating power plant on San Francisco Bay. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001399 [Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate] Supervisor Newsom Resolution encouraging California Governor Gray Davis to uphold the existing California Air Resources Board zero emission vehicle mandate, which requires that at least four percent of the 2003 model year passenger cars and light duty trucks offered for sale in California be zero emission vehicles. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001400 [Pedestrian Safety Summit Report] Supervisors Teng, Brown, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Leno, Bierman, Newsom Resolution accepting the report from San Francisco’s first-ever Pedestrian Safety Summit. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001401 [Pedestrian Safety Summit Ten Proposals] Supervisors Teng, Brown, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Leno, Bierman Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco through the Pedestrian Safety Interdepartmental Working Group to take immediate action on the top ten proposals generated by San Francisco’s first-ever Pedestrian Safety Summit. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001402 [Spanish language broadcast of Giants games] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril Resolution urging Hispanic Sports Marketing to expeditiously finalize negotiations with KZSF 1370 AM so that Spanish language broadcast of the Giants games can continue. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001403 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom Resolution congratulating the San Francisco Food Bank on their innovative partnerships with state and federal relief programs in their effort to end hunger in the city. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001404 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Becerril, Katz, Bierman, Kaufman, Newsom Resolution commending Arriba Juntos upon its 35th anniversary and declaring August 18, 2000 "Arriba Juntos Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001405 [Commendation] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Leno Resolution commending EV Rental Cars on the occasion of its August 8 launch of the San Francisco Bay Area’s first-ever natural gas and hybrid electric vehicle rental fleet. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001406 [China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe] Supervisors Yee, Bierman Resolution welcoming the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe to the City and County of San Francisco for their visiting tour. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001407 [Commendation] Supervisor Yee Resolution commending Priscila S. Feniquito for more than 18 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 001408 [Commendation] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Kaufman, Newsom Resolution commending the North Beach Jazz Festival for its exhibition and preservation of San Francisco’s jazz history and culture. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Requests for Hearing 001409 [Electric Services] Supervisors Leno, Bierman Hearing to examine policy options for local control of reliable electric services. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 001410 [McLaren Park] Supervisor Newsom Hearing to consider the condition of and future plans for McLaren Park. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee. 001411 [Commercial Tenants] Supervisor Becerril Hearing to explore the stability of commercial tenants in San Francisco and the legislative solutions at both the local and state levels to address the problem of displacement of businesses and spiraling rents in commercial spaces. 7/3/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 001412 [Butterfly Museum] Supervisor Bierman Hearing to consider the status of the Environmental Impact Report and fund raising campaign for the proposed Butterfly Museum. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 001413 [Intermediate Care Facility] Supervisor Brown Hearing to consider the issue of the inebriated clogging San Francisco Emergency Rooms and to examine the possible solutions to the problem such as the creation of an Intermediate Care Facility which nurses, doctors and paramedics have requested. 7/31/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Motions 001414 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. 7/31/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 000741 [Electronic Filing by Lobbyists] Supervisors Newsom, Becerril Ordinance amending Article II of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding Section 2.160 to authorize the Ethics Commission to require electronic filing of lobbyist statements and reports. (Ethics Commission) (Adds Section 2.160.) 4/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 7/26/00, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Ethics Commission 7/26/00, bearing new title. 7/26/00, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 000742 [Electronic Filing by Campaign Consultants] Supervisors Newsom, Becerril Ordinance amending Article I of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding Section 1.540 to authorize the Ethics Commission to require electronic filing of campaign consultant statements and reports. (Ethics Commission) (Adds Section 1.540.) 4/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 7/26/00, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Ethics Commission 7/26/00, bearing new title. 7/26/00, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 001378 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wae Son Jensen, individually and as administratrix of the Estate of Mi Pun Kim against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on September 24, 1999 in Superior Court, Case No. 306-739; entitled Wae Son Jensen, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Mi Pun Kim, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are plaintiff shall be responsible for any and all liens related to this action. (City Attorney) 7/26/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Confidential letter dated April 26, 2000 is on file with the Clerk of the Board. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 001347 [CEQA Findings/Parking and Traffic Changes - Third Street Light Rail Project] Resolution adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and approving parking and traffic changes along the Third Street Corridor for the implementation of the San Francisco Municipal Railway Third Street Light Rail Project. (Parking and Traffic Department) (Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final Environmental Impact Report dated November 6, 1998; Planning Commission Motion No. 1472 dated December 3, 1998 adopting findings related to the certification of a FEIR for the proposed Third Street Light Rail Project in San Francisco.) Companion measure to File 000976, resolution enacting and rescinding parking and traffic changes. 7/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. 001348 [Prop J, Contracting out Paratransit Services] Resolution concurring retroactively with the Controller’s certification that paratransit services for the Public Transportation Commission can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees. (Public Transportation Commission) 7/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 001350 [Reinspection Fee Liens - Department of Public Health] Resolution confirming report of delinquent reinspection fee costs submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of the Resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. (Public Health Department) 7/19/00, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Scheduled for August 28, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. 001351 [Accept and Expend Grant - Solid Waste Management Program "Model Schools"] Supervisor Becerril Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to retroactively, "accept and expend" a grant in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purpose of implementing the Model School Program. (Administrative Services Department) 7/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 001376 [Accept and Expend Grant - Continuum of Care Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Population in San Francisco] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Newsom Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,031,759 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Stewart B. McKinney Supportive Housing Program. (Human Services Department) 7/25/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee. 001381 [Garbage Liens - Department of Public Health] Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for refuse collection services and nuisance removal costs submitted by the Director of Public Health as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon. (Public Health Department) 7/26/00, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Scheduled for August 28, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. 001385 [Prop J, Contracting out Laundry Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that the laundry services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees. (Public Health Department) 7/21/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. PROPOSED MOTION 001377 [Certificates of Honor] Motion amending Rule 2.21.2 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors more discretion in issuing Certificates of Honor. (Clerk of the Board) 7/25/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Leno To: Acting Executive Director, Commission on the Aging Requesting/Inquiring: To investigate and report on the forms of outreach conducted for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender seniors. From: Supervisor Leno To: Director, Purchasing Department Requesting/Inquiring: To investigate and report whether city contractors and subcontractors are furnishing federal earned income tax credit forms to eligible employees in accordance with Administrative Code Chapter 120, Sections 120.1 through 120.4. From: Supervisor Newsom To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To investigate and report on the status of the lawsuits/enforcement against landlords engaging in the illegal practice of "musical rooms."In particular, the Supervisor is interested in the number of civil suits that have been pursued, the outcome of those suits, and whether there have been any new complaints against those landlords since the resolution of those suits.Additionally, the Supervisor is interested in the number of complaints that the City Attorney has received since the April 4th Housing and Social Policy Committee hearing and the outcome of those complaints. From: Supervisor Newsom To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To research and draft if possible legislation that would create double fine zones for drug and prostitution offenses in areas known to have high incidence of such offenses. From: Supervisor Becerril To: General Manager, Public Utilities Commission Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the impact of electricity deregulation on ratepayers in San Diego and the implications of the San Diego case for San Francisco ratepayers.Supervisor Becerril also asks the Public Utilities Commission to monitor and report on any steps being taken to address increasing rates in San In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Ruth Clouse Chance (Supervisor Bierman) Fernando Calvo (Supervisor Ammiano) Cliffore Ancher (Supervisor Ammiano) Morris Noble (Supervisor Newsom) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 5:19 p.m adjourned. Gloria L. Young, Clerk N.B.The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. 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