Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 9, 2001

Full Board Minutes City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 9, 2001 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber - Second Floor Regular Meeting Board of Supervisors TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT CHRIS DALY, MATT GONZALEZ, TONY HALL, MARK LENO, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, GAVIN NEWSOM, AARON PESKIN, GERARDO SANDOVAL, LELAND Y. YEE Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Matt Gonzalez, Tony Hall, Mark Leno, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Gavin Newsom, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval, Leland Y. Yee. Members Excused: None. Members Absent: None. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval - 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Maxwell was noted present at 3:02 p.m. SupervisorSandoval was noted present at 3:04 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Motion to approve the October 9, and October 15, 2001, Meeting Minutes. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to approve the August 20, 2001 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Yee Absent: 1 - Sandoval AGENDA CHANGES The President inquired if there were any changes to the agenda members were aware of which needed to be continued, tabled or considered differently. Supervisor Daly indicated that he would like to take up Public Commentand Item No. 27 as the first order of business. COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Recommendation of the Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee 011608 [MOU, Amendment No. 3, Locals 250, 535, and 790] Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 3 to the 2000-2003 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Service Employees International Union, Locals 250, 535 and 790 and the City and County of San Francisco by amending Article III.A by adding paragraphs 204a, 204b and 204c, increasing wages for Classification 8238 (Public Safety Communications Dispatcher) and Classification 8239 (Senior Police Communications Dispatcher). (Human Resources Department) (Fiscal impact.) Enacted Number: 207-01 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendation of the Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee 011167 [MTBE Purchase Ban] Supervisors Newsom, Daly, McGoldrick, Sandoval, Leno, Peskin, Maxwell Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12S prohibiting the bulk purchase of gasoline and/or other motor vehicle fuel containing MTBE by City Departments, effective January 1, 2002. (Fiscal impact.) Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Gonzalez moved to continue to October 15, 2001. CONTINUED by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval Noes: 5 - Daly, Hall, Leno, Newsom, Yee Recommendation of the Rules Committee 010940 [Internet Filtering] Supervisors Leno, Daly Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 22C to prohibit the use of Internet filtering or content blocking technology ("filtering software") on City-owned computers used as public Internet access terminals. (Supervisor Hall dissenting in Committee.) Enacted Number: 206-01 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Absent: 1 - Daly NEW BUSINESS Recommendations of the Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social PolicyCommittee 010778 [Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, Mass Mailings] Supervisors Leno, Newsom Ordinance amending Article I, Chapter 1 of the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by adding Section 1.161 to require candidates who pay for mass mailings to identify themselves on the mailings with a "paid for by" designation, and file a copy of the mass mailing along with an itemized disclosure statement with the San Francisco Ethics Commission. 10/9/01 - Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to amend.On Page 1, line 20, replace "6" with "14".On Page 2, line 5, replace "two" with "five". AMENDED. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011581 [Grant - Department of Human Services] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,753,765 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Stewart B. McKinney Supportive Housing Program. (Mayor) Enacted Number: 767-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011600 [Refugee County Plan, Federal Fiscal Year 2001] Resolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 2001 Refugee County Plan. (Private Industry Council) Enacted Number: 768-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011610 [Grant,Gang Free Communities Program] Resolution authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $24,293 from the office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the Gang Free Communities Program that is currently authorized by OJJDP, and up to $150,000 upon receipt of the final award letter from OJJDP. (Mayor) Enacted Number: 770-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Recommendation of the Finance Committee 010982 [Reserved Funds, SF LAFCO] Motion releasing $239,806 placed on Board of Supervisors Reserve for the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (SF LAFCo) to pay for the services of the City Attorney and outside legal counsel. (Clerk of the Board) Enacted Number: M01-147 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Noes: 2 - Hall, Newsom Recommendations of the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee 011114 [Zoning Map Amendment, 525 Golden Gate] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending Zoning Map Sheet 2H of the City and County of San Francisco for property located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue, Lot 1 in Assessor's Block 766, to change the height district classification from 130E to 200L; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission Resolution #16213 adopting General Plan amendment findings dated 8/23/01; Planning Commission Resolution #16214 adopted 8/23/01 recommending the proposed amendment; Planning Commission Resolution #16215 adopted 8/23/01 amending the Urban Design Element of the General Plan; Planning Commission Resolution #16216 adopting findings that the shadow impact will be insignificant.) (9/24/01 in Board:Supervisor Ammiano submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title) (Supervisor Daly dissenting in Committee.) 10/9/01 - Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to amend.On Page 1, line 19, delete the word "in". AMENDED. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Noes: 1 - Daly 011115 [GeneralPlan Amendment, 525 Golden Gate] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan in connection with approval of a City Administrative Building; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission Resolution #16212 adopting findings pursuant to CEQA dated 8/23/01; Planning Commission Resolution #16213 adopting General Plan amendment findings dated 8/23/01; Planning Commission Resolution #16214 adopted 8/23/01 recommending the proposed amendment; Planning Commission Resolution #16215 adopted 8/23/01 amending the Urban Design Element of the General Plan; Planning Commission Resolution #16216 adopting findings that the shadow impact will be insignificant.) (9/24/01 in Board:Supervisor Ammiano submitted a substitute ordinance bearing same title.) (Supervisor Daly dissenting in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin Noes: 1 - Daly Absent: 2 - Sandoval, Yee 011116 [CEQA Findings, 525 Golden Gate] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution affirming certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with adoption of General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment and other actions to approve development and construction of City Administrative Building located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue. (Planning Commission Resolution #16092 adopting findings certifying FEIR dated 2/15/01; Received FEIR dated 2/15/01; Planning Commission Resolution #16212 adopting findings pursuant to CEQA dated 8/23/01.) (9/24/01 in Board:Supervisor Ammiano submitted a substitute resolution bearing same title.) (Supervisor Daly dissenting in Committee.) Enacted Number: 764-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin Noes: 1 - Daly Absent: 2 - Sandoval, Yee 011555 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk] Ordinance No. 1061 entitled"Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" is amended by adding thereto Section No. 1551 Changing the Official Sidewalk Width on a Portion of Front Street between Sacramento and California Streets, as shown on Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-514 and making findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Yee Absent: 1 - Sandoval 011303 [Occupancy of an eastbound traffic lane on Townsend Street during construction operations at 160 King Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Webcor Builders to temporarily close and occupy an eastbound traffic lane, adjacent to a covered pedestrian walkway, on the southerly side of Townsend Street, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, during construction operations at 160 King Street (Assessor's Block 3794, Lot 025). (Public Works Department) Enacted Number: 765-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Yee Absent: 1 - Sandoval 011529 [Installation of disability access ramps to provide access to 1 Tillman Place] Resolution granting revocable permission to Grace W. C. and Simon B. L. Chang to occupy a portion of the street to install disability access ramps to provide access to 1 Tillman Place. (Public Works Department) Enacted Number: 766-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Recommendation of the Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee 011410 [Loitering At or Near Automatic Public Toilets] Supervisor Hall Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter VIII, Article 2 of the San Francisco Municipal (Police) Code by adding Section 124-124.6 to prohibit more than one person from entering or remaining in an automatic public toilet at one time and to prohibit loitering at or near automatic public toilets. Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to continue to October 15, 2001. CONTINUED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Sandoval Noes: 4 - Hall, Newsom, Peskin, Yee Recommendation of the Rules Committee 011605 [Appointment] Resolution appointing Susan Jacklyn Lombardi, Katherine Black, Rachel Arnstine, Gary Hanes, and John Farley, terms to be determined, to the Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group. Susan Jacklyn Lombardi, new position, seat 1, must currently board a horse at the Golden Gate Park stables, term to be determined; Katherine Black, new position, seat 2, must have a background in, and experience with, boarding horses and/or managing a boarding facility, term to be determined; Rachel Arnstine, new position, seat 3, must have experience in equestrian competitionor have previously taught equestrian riding, term to be determined; Gary Hanes, new position, seat 4, must be a licensed veterinarian, who specializes in the medical treatment of horses, term to be determined; John Farley, new position, seat 5, must be a representative from the Recreation and Park Department, term to be determined. Supervisor Hall, seconded by Supervisor Yee moved to divide Susan Jackly Lombardi, Seat 1. DIVIDED. Resolution appointing Katherine Black, Rachel Arnstine, Gary Hanes, and John Farley, terms to be determined, to the Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group. Katherine Black, new position, seat 2, must have a background in, and experience with, boarding horses and/or managing a boarding facility, term to be determined; Rachel Arnstine, new position, seat 3, must have experience in equestrian competitionor have previously taught equestrian riding, term to be determined; Gary Hanes, new position, seat 4, must be a licensed veterinarian, who specializes in the medical treatment of horses, term to be determined; John Farley, new position, seat 5, must be a representative from the Recreation and Park Department, term to be determined. ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011832 [Appointment] Resolution appointing Susan Jacklyn Lombardi, term to be determined, to the Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group. Susan Jacklyn Lombardi, new position, seat 1, must currently board a horse at the Golden Gate Park stables, term to be determined. See File 011605. REFERRED to the Rules Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT Rose Pak, opposed to Falun Gong; Student from China, supports Falun Gong; Male speaker, supports Falun Gong; Samuel Wong, opposed to Falun Gong; Male speaker, opposed to Falun Gong; Robin Yee, supports Falun Gong; Sheri Jung, supports Falun Gong; Male speaker, supports Falun Gong; Loren Jung, opposed to Falun Gong; Krau Lew, supports Falun Gong; Steve Kratz, supports Falun Gong; Charles Lee, M.D., supports Falun Gong; James Carr, regarding visit from son; Abdalla Megahed, public toilets; APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors' task forces and advisory committees.Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. 011705 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Leno Motion asking the Legislative Analyst toresearch on the following in order of priority:(1) Assess the cost of additional steam cleaning of sidewalks for the Castro area; (2) Assess the cost of additional street cleaning for the Castro Area; (3) Assess the cost of additional graffiti removal for the Castro Area; (4) Analyze reporting process by special patrols to the Police Department to consider possibility of clerical workers completing paper work to allow patrols to be on the street rather than filling out paper work.Special Patrol officers have reported a great deal of their time is spent filling out paper work that they believe could be done by clerical workers; (5) Assess the cost of providing additional special patrols for the Castro Area; (6) Assess the cost of providing Health Department crisis intervention outreach workers to the Castro Area; and (7) Assess the cost of providing additional lighting for Harvey Milk Plaza. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Noes: 2 - Hall, McGoldrick 011768 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Gonzalez Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to report on Municipal Banks providing information on what other cities in the United States and elsewhere have municipal banks, what services those banks provide, and benefits or complications of municipal banks. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, 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. Items 23 through 40 011745 [Recognizing City of Santa Tecla, El Salvador] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly Resolution officially recognizing the City of Santa Tecla, Department of La Libertad, El Salvador, as a sister city, and will work towards a cultural, economic, and scientific exchange that will enrich both cities and will include business to business relationships, and people to people relationships involving scientists, health workers, students and teachers. Enacted Number: 771-01 ADOPTED 011747 [Honoring A Home Away From Homelessness] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly Resolution honoring A Home Away From Homelessness, and acknowledging, November 8, 2001 as a day to organize the necessity to serve homeless and formerly children at "The Summit-Educating Homeless Children." Enacted Number: 772-01 ADOPTED 011748 [Hate Crimes in San Francisco] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, Daly Resolution deploring all types of Hate Crimes in San Francisco, specifically those that are perpetrated against Arab Americans during this time of national crisis. Enacted Number: 773-01 ADOPTED 011749 [Hate Crime Reward Fund] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, Daly Resolution authorizing the District Attorney's Office to use the "Hate Crime Reward Fund" specifically to target those who perpetrate hate crimes against Arab Americans during this time of national crisis. Enacted Number: 774-01 ADOPTED 011751 [Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group] Supervisor Hall Resolution amending the composition of the Golden Gate Park Stables Working Group by adding a position for a licensed professional engineer with experience in the construction and/or rehabilitation of horse stables and by establishing a sunset period of eighteen months from the date of their first meeting. Enacted Number: 775-01 ADOPTED 011752 [L'Chaim Adult Day Health Care] Supervisor Leno Resolution urging the California Department of Aging and the California Department of Health Services to approve of a second shift of L'Chaim Adult Day Health Care, a program of Jewish Family and Children's Services. Enacted Number: 776-01 ADOPTED 011753 [Valet Parking Pilot Program] Supervisor Newsom Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to explore creative means of parking in the Cityand County of San Francisco and study and develop a Valet Parking Pilot Program. Enacted Number: 784-01 ADOPTED 011757 [Immigrant Pride Day] Supervisors Yee, Newsom Resolution proclaiming October 13, 2001 "Immigrant Pride Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 777-01 ADOPTED 011758 [Commend - Anthony E. Valdez] Supervisors Hall, Leno, Newsom Resolution commending Anthony E. Valdez for his election as Chairperson of the San Francisco Youth Commission, and commending the Youth Commission as a whole for its continued good work and its continued commitment to the youth of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 778-01 ADOPTED 011759 [Commend - Salvation Army] Supervisors Hall, Newsom Resolution commending the Salvation Army for their good works on behalf of the relief workers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Enacted Number: 779-01 ADOPTED 011760 [Commend - Andrea R. Martin] Supervisors Leno, Newsom Resolution commending Andrea R. Martin, founder of The Breast Cancer Fund. Enacted Number: 780-01 ADOPTED 011776 [Final Map for a 5 Unit Condominium Project] Motion approving the Final Map of 425 14th Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 30, Assessor's Block No. 3546, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,187; District 6.) Enacted Number: M01-148 APPROVED 011777 [Final Map for a 9 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project] Motion approving the Final Map of 166 Sanchez Street, A Mixed-Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 9, Assessor's Block No. 3541, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,186; District 8.) Enacted Number: M01-149 APPROVED 011778 [Final Map for a 13 Unit Live Work/Commercial Condominium Project] Motion approving the Final Map of 1026 Folsom Street, A Live Work/ Commercial Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 15, Assessor's Block No. 3731, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,200; District 6.) Enacted Number: M01-150 APPROVED 011779 [Final Map for a 34 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium Project] Motion approving the Final Map of 410 Jessie Street, A Mixed-Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2, Assessor's Block No. 3704, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,185; District 6.) Enacted Number: M01-151 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Severed from Adoption Without Committee Reference 011750 [Falun Gong Practitioners] Supervisor Daly Resolution urging the Chinese Government to end the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. REFERRED to the Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social Policy Committee. 011754 [Community Courts Working Group] Supervisors Newsom, Daly, McGoldrick Resolution creating a Community Courts Working Group to be comprised of various stakeholders with the charge of making recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and setting forth the membership and duties of the working group. Supervisor Gonzalez moved to continue to October 15, 2001. CONTINUED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011756 [Assembly Bill 60] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to sign Assembly Bill 60. Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Leno moved to table. TABLED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 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 Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee [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 Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved 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 Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Imperative Agenda 011790 [Recognizing Norwegian Seaman's Church of San Francisco] Supervisor Peskin Resolution recognizing the Norwegian Seaman's Church of San Francisco on the occasion of the 50th Jubilee anniversary. Enacted Number: 781-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011791 [Commending Deputy City Attorney Matthew D. Davis] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin Resolution commending Deputy City Attorney Matthew D. Davis upon his departure from dedicated service with the City Attorney's Office; declaring October 12, 2001 as Matt Davis Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 782-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 011792 [Declaring October 13, 2001 as Sustainability Day] Supervisor Yee Resolution declaring Saturday, October 13, 2001 as Sustainability Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 783-01 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor Ordinances 011746 [Deferred Maintenance Fund] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article XIII of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.100-290 thereto; establishing a San Francisco Deferred Maintenance Fund and accounts within said fund; establishing procedures for the request and approval of appropriations from the San Francisco Deferred Maintenance Fund; and approving remaining balances in the San Francisco Deferred Maintenance Fund for general governmental infrastructure assets. (Fiscal impact.) 10/1/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 10/9/01, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Newsom submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title and approved as to form. 10/9/01, ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 011788 [Street Artists Program] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending Article 24 of the San Francisco Police Code by amending Section 2402 to remove provision establishing the maximum annual amount paid to each member of the Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Craftsmen Examiners for meetings and studio visits. 10/9/01, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee, expires on 11/8/2001. 011794 [Arts Commission Street Artists Fund - Accumulation of Interest] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.100-32 to expressly allow for accumulation of interest on any amount deposited in the Arts Commission Street Artists Fund. 10/9/01, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance Committee, expires on 11/8/2001. 011795 [Prohibit Motor Vehicle Traffic in Golden Gate Park] Supervisor Gonzalez Ordinance adding Section 6.12 to the San Francisco Park Code to prohibit motor vehicle traffic in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays on John F. Kennedy Drive between Kezar and Transverse Drive; Arguello Blvd.; Conservatory Drive East and Conservatory Drive West; and Bowling Green Drive between John F. Kennedy Drive and Middle Drive East, effective June 1, 2003. 10/9/01, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee, expires on 11/8/2001. 011796 [Transportation of Aggregate Materials] Supervisor Maxwell Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 12T to require City Departments and contractors operating vehicles carrying dirt and other aggregate material to cover the load to prevent the entrainment of particulate material into the air during the transportation of such materials within San Francisco. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. Resolutions 011642 [Pedestrian Safety and Street Resurfacing General Obligation Bonds] Supervisors Ammiano, Sandoval, Maxwell Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the financing of street resurfacing, curb ramp construction, sidewalk improvement and street structure improvement projects and all other aspects necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, that the estimated cost of $150,000,000 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 a bonded indebtedness. (Supervisor Gonzalez dissenting in Committee.) (Fiscal impact.) 9/17/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 10/9/01, ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 10/9/01, SUBSTITUTED. President Ammiano submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. 011789 [State Grant - Department of the Environment] Mayor, Supervisors Newsom, Peskin Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $300,000 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purpose of increasing used motor oil recycling and household hazardous waste management. (Mayor) 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 011790 [Recognizing Norwegian Seaman's Church of San Francisco] Supervisor Peskin Resolution recognizing the Norwegian Seaman's Church of San Francisco on the occasion of the 50th Jubilee anniversary. 10/9/01, ADOPTED. 011791 [Commending Deputy City Attorney Matthew D. Davis] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin Resolution commending Deputy City Attorney Matthew D. Davis upon his departure from dedicated service with the City Attorney's Office; declaring October 12, 2001 as Matt Davis Day in the City and County of San Francisco. 10/9/01, ADOPTED. 011792 [Declaring October 13, 2001 as Sustainability Day] Supervisor Yee Resolution declaring Saturday, October 13, 2001 as Sustainability Day in the City and County of San Francisco. 10/9/01, ADOPTED. 011797 [Mandating Police Crisis Intervention Training] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution urging the Police Commission and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to mandate a Police Crisis Intervention training for the San Francisco Police Department Officers. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. 011798 [Interim Zoning Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Large Retail Uses] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution imposing interim zoning controls establishing a requirement for conditional use authorization for large retail uses in C-2, C-M, M-1, M-2, RSD, SLR, SLI, SPD and SSO zones, including lots under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Port Commission or in a redevelopment project area with an adopted redevelopment plan under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission, for a one year period and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. 10/18/01 - Transmitted to Director of Planning for environmental review. 011799 [Oak and Baker all-red-interval traffic control signals] Supervisor Gonzalez Resolution directing the Department of Parking and Traffic to install all-red-interval traffic control signals at the intersection of Oak Street and Baker Street. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. 011800 [Reviewing Annual Budget] Supervisor McGoldrick Resolution setting priorities and amending processes of the Board of Supervisors in reviewing the annual budget of City departments submitted by the Mayor. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 011801 [2012 Olympic Games to San Francisco] Supervisors Yee, Hall Resolution supporting the efforts of the Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee (BASOC) to bring the 2012 Olympic Games to San Francisco Bay Area and encouraging the United States Olympic Committee to select San Francisco as the official U.S. Candidate City for the 2012 Olympic Games; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joinder Undertaking Agreement with the United States Olympic Committee subject to certain conditions; and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BASOC. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. 011803 [Supporting Bargaining Goals of the California Faculty Association] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution supporting the bargaining goals of the California Faculty Association in their current troubled negotiations with the California State University. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011804 [Artwork Honoring Harvey Milk] Supervisors Gonzalez, Leno, Ammiano, Maxwell, Sandoval, Daly, Peskin, Newsom, Yee, McGoldrick, Hall Resolution urging the Arts Commission to solicit and the City Hall building manager to determine an appropriate location for the installation of a permanent piece of artwork honoring Supervisor Harvey Milk in San Francisco City Hall. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011805 [Barry Bonds Day] Supervisors Hall, Daly Resolution proclaiming October 27, 2001 "Barry Bonds Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011806 [Urging Enactment of SB 71] Supervisors Leno, Peskin, Newsom Resolution urging California Governor Gray Davis to sign SB 71, Senator John Burton's Worker's Compensation bill. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011807 [Urging High Speed Rail Authority] Supervisors Leno, Maxwell Resolution endorsing the Caltrain Corridor Alignment and Transbay Terminal Station for program-level environmental review by the California High Speed Rail Authority, supporting completion of the ProgramEnvironmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), and urging the California High Speed Rail Authority to work with the City and County of San Francisco and other agencies to identify and evaluate alternatives for a new Transbay Intercity Rail Crossing and direct San Francisco-Oakland-Sacramento High Speed Rail service. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011808 [Endorsing California Passenger Rail 20 Year Plan] Supervisors Leno, Maxwell Resolution endorsing the California Passenger Rail 20-Year Improvement Plan. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011809 [Establishing a City Contracting Task Force] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution establishing a City Contracting Task Force to review and make recommendation to the Board on possible legislative and budgetary actions relating to the City's policies and practices regarding contracting vital human health, safety, and affordable housing services with non-profit organizations. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011810 [USDA Resource Conservation and Development Program] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution co-sponsoring an application to the USDA Resource Conservation and Development program (RC&D) for the City and County of San Francisco. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011811 [Recognizing San Francisco Neighborhood Merchants] Supervisors Yee, Newsom Resolution establishing the ongoing recognition of San Francisco's Neighborhood Merchants contributions to the economy and employment opportunities for San Francisco residents. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011812 [Commending - Jack Hirschman] Supervisors Gonzalez, Peskin, Newsom Resolution commending and congratulating Jack Hirschman on his many accomplishments and on the occasion of his 68th birthday, December 13, 2001. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011813 [Commending - Barry Lamar Bonds] Supervisors Newsom, Daly Resolution commending San Francisco Giants team member, Barry Lamar Bonds, for his recent record breaking year, and specifically for breaking the single season home run record. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011814 [Commending - Department of Elections] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending the Department of Elections for holding its Midnight Madness Event on October 9, 2001 to encourage voter participation in the election process. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Requests for Hearing 011802 [PG&E's Proposed Bankruptcy Plan] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider PG&E's proposed bankruptcy plan. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 011815 [Maintenance of PG&E Electricity Distribution Grid] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to consider maintenance of PG&E's electricity distribution grid in San Francisco. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 011816 [Airport Security] Supervisor Ammiano Hearing to examine Airport security at San Francisco International Airport. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. 011817 [DHS Unemployment Programs and Workers Assistance] Supervisors Daly, Sandoval Hearing to discuss ways that Department of Human Services can assist our City's workers. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee. 011819 [Witness Protection and Gang-Related Shootings] Supervisor Daly Hearing to discuss efforts of the Police Department to investigate and the District Attorney to prosecute gang-related violence, specifically focused on strategies to identify, retain and protect witnesses. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. 011820 [1790 Post Street] Supervisor Gonzalez Hearing on the current status and future plans for 1790 Post Street, which was formerly the site of the Japantown Bowl, and the parking lot adjacent to this site which are within the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's A-2 project area. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. 011821 [Parking Lot Revenue Control and Collection] Supervisor Leno Hearing requesting an update on the City's efforts to implement and enforce its new parking lot revenue control equipment and collection legislation. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. 011834 [Park Bond Monies] Supervisor Yee Hearing to address the progress of Parks Improvement Projects funded by Propositions A and C.The hearing will address the monies already received by the Recreation and Park Department with emphasis on how these funds have actually been expended and budgeted. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. Motions 011787 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. (Clerk of the Board) 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011835 [Falun Gong Practitioners] Supervisor Daly Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to send a statement to the Consul General of China expressing the Board of Supervisors' deep concern about human rights abuses of Falun Gong practitioners. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 011836 [Public Comment on Mayor's Proposed Annual Budget] Supervisor McGoldrick Motion changing Rule of the Board of Supervisors to provide for review and comment by the public of the Mayor's proposed annual budget prior to action by the Board of Supervisors on items within the budget. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 011837 [Performance Audits, City Programs] Supervisor McGoldrick Motion establishing process and schedule for performance audit of City programs. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 011838 [City Department Budgets] Supervisor McGoldrick Motion establishing process for review of City Department Budgets by various Committees of Board of Supervisors. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 011839 [Office of Legislative Analyst] Supervisor McGoldrick Motion setting priority on budget policy analysis for Office of Legislative Analyst. 10/9/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. 011840 [Budget Analyst Update of 1994 on Homeless Population] Supervisor Newsom Motion directing the Office of the Budget Analyst to update its 1994 Report on the cost of direct services provided to the homeless population in the City and County of San Francisco. 10/9/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 011780 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the attorneys' fees and costs in the matter of Tayac v. City and County of San Francisco for $99,500.The lawsuit was filed on September 26, 1995, in United States District Court, Case No. C95-3424 CAL; entitled Tayac v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee. 011782 [Underground District in the Mission Bay Area] Ordinance creating Underground District No. 358 in the Mission Bay Area. (Public Works Department) (District 10) (Supervisor Sandoval dissenting in Committee.) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. 011783 [Modifying Underground District No. 355] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 333-99 to redefine Underground District No. 355 in the Third Street and Bayshore Boulevard area by adding certain property thereto. (Public Works Department) (District 10) (Supervisor Sandoval dissenting in Committee.) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Parks Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 011736 [Accept-Expend Federal Grant] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,818 for the year 2000 and $15,318 for the year 2001 from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act to equip law enforcement officers in the Sheriff's Department and the Office of the District Attorney with armor vests. (Sheriff) 9/28/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social Policy Committee. 011737 [Water Pipeline Replacement] Resolution authorizing the execution and performance of an Exchange Agreement with the City of Brisbane relating to the replacement of Crystal Springs Pipeline Number 1. (Real Estate Department) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 011738 [Easement Exchange - Niles Reservoir in the City of Fremont] Resolution authorizing the exchange of easements in the Niles District of the City of Fremont thereby allowing public street access to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Niles Reservoir Property, Alameda County Water District Property and George Emmett Revocable Trust Property, and authorizing the execution of a quitclaim deed vacating a portion of the interest of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in an existing tunnel easement encumbering adjacent properties. (Real Estate Department) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 011770 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,150,710 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to administer the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program. (Mayor) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social Policy Committee. 011771 [Recurring FY2001-2002 State grant funds to the Department of Public Health from the California Department of Health Services] Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for FY 2001-2002. (Public Health Department) 10/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 011775 [Water Contract Amendments, Cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park] Resolution approving contract amendments to water supply contracts between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park (Public Utilities Commission) 9/27/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 011781 [Occupation of McAllister Street and Fulton Street during the construction operations at 1750 Fulton Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Roberts-Obayashi Corporation to temporarily close and occupy a portion of the sidewalk and parking lane for a nine (9) month period on the south side of McAllister Street, between Masonic and Central Avenues and one westbound traffic lane on Fulton Street with intermittently closure of the north sidewalk between Masonic and Central Avenue during construction operations at 1750 Fulton Street (Block 1175, Lot 010). (Public Works Department) (District 5) 10/3/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. Requests Granted Requests Granted From: Supervisor Ammiano To: Director, Redevelopment Agency Requesting/Inquiring: To forward any and all information pertaining to the Redevelopment Agency Commission's vote of October 2, 2001 rejecting exclusive negotiations with TODCO-A Inc. for the development of 115 units of affordable housing for very low income individuals. From: Supervisors Daly, Sandoval To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation based on the District of Columbia's $100 Million Assistance program for local business. Due: October 15, 2001 From: Supervisor Gonzalez To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation providing for a single turn lane onto Masonic Street from Oak Street, removing a second turn lane. From: Supervisor Gonzalez To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation providing for a permitting process for parking spaces on Middle Drive East and Bowling Green Drive south of Middle Drive East for use by persons using the Conservatory in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays and Sundays. From: Supervisor Hall To: Director, Port Authority Requesting/Inquiring: To provide a general summary of all lease holdings on all Port property.Specifically, who the current titleholders are at each pier, how much time remains on each lease, and whether or not the Port anticipates any changes to the various leases within the next year. From: Supervisor Hall To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft an ordinance, or perhaps a Board Rule, that would require the Clerk of the Board to print the total cost of each item on the summary line of each Committee and each Board agenda.For example, on the 10/9 agenda, at the end of the one sentence summary for Item #3, it would read "Budget Impact = $20,000," and on Item #5, it would read In Memoriams Gellu Naum (Supervisor Gonzalez) Johnathan Pulliam (Supervisor Daly) Hattie Lee Fields (Supervisor Maxwell) David Flower (Supervisor Leno) Jesse E. Williams III, (By the entire Board) Rama Kellum, (By the entire Board) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 6:39 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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