Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 11, 2002

Full Board Minutes City and County of San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA94102-4689 MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 11, 2002 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 Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick - 4. Quorum present. Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick were noted present at 2:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to approve the January 7, 2002 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 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. No items were indicated. COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA Recommendation of the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee 020002 [Changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from a Category V Building to a Category III building] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from Category V (Unrated) to Category III (Contributory) pursuant to Article 11 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department) Enacted Number: 22-02 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.) 020009 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion disapproving the decision of the Department of Public Works’ denial of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit for 1259 Dolores Street and granting an Encroachment Permit. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 020010 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal] Motion affirming the decision of the Department of Public Works’ denial of a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit for 1259 Dolores Street and denying an Encroachment Permit. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Recommendation of the Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social Policy Committee 012187 [Consular Identification Cards] Supervisors Sandoval, Gonzalez, Leno, Daly, Ammiano, McGoldrick, Peskin, Yee, Maxwell, Newsom Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 95, encompassing Section 95.1, to require City departments to accept identification cards issued to foreign citizens or nationals if the issuing country authorizes the use of the card as a passport for re-entry into the issuing country, the card has a photograph of the person and date of birth, and the process for issuing the card meets standards established by the Director of Administrative Services to ensure accurate identification of the person and to discourage fraudulent documents. Enacted Number: 21-02 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee From Health and Human Services Committee 020153 [Amendment to Rent Ordinance] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by changing Section 37.9 to add 12 months to the original six-month period during which landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants for non-payment of that portion of rent attributable to capital improvement cost passthrough petitions decided at the Rent Board after April 10, 2000, pursuant to capital improvement petitions filed prior to August 10, 2001 (so that the prohibition period for such evictions is now extended from February 10, 2002 to February 10, 2003); by prohibiting landlords from imposing late fees on tenants for such non-payment of capital improvement costs; and with Findings in support. Enacted Number: 23-02 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Noes: 2 - Hall, Newsom NEW BUSINESS Recommendation of the Finance Committee 012236 [Appropriation - District Attorney] Mayor Ordinance appropriating, retroactively, $259,257 from the General Fund Reserve to provide funding for the court ordered change of venue for the case of People of State of California v. Knoller, et al. for the District Attorney for fiscal year 2001-02. (Mayor) (Fiscal impact.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Megahed, homelessness; Vernon Jenkins, homelessness; Shirley Pound; homelessness; Mr. Walker; homlessness; Ernestine Weiss, housing; Amos Brown; homelessness; male speaker, homelessness; Casey Mareno, homelessness; male speaker, parking tickets; Leslie Cash, homelessness; Jack Herman, homelessness and housing; female speaker, homelessness; John Delano, homelessness; female speaker, social services and juvenile foster care; Calvin Power, homelessness; Mr. Dreamer, homelessness. 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. 020174 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisors Daly, Hall Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to determine the size of the City’s car fleet by City department and a review of policies on who can use these vehicles. 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 10 through 21 020202 [International Bocce Games] Supervisors Ammiano, Hall, Sandoval Resolution recognizing the important cultural resource of the 2002 International Bocce Games and congratulating Hopland, Mendocino for hosting these games, May 14th through May 18th, 2002. Enacted Number: 99-02 ADOPTED 020206 [Supporting S.F. Summit on Homelessness] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution supporting the San Francisco Summit on Homelessness, scheduled for March 7, 2002 and designed to discuss the Continuum of Care plan with the goal of coordinating the efforts from all community stakeholders to meet the goal of eradicating homelessness in San Francisco. Enacted Number: 100-02 ADOPTED 020207 [Visitacion Valley Interim Controls Extension] Supervisors Maxwell, Ammiano Resolution extending the imposition of interim zoning controls, as modified, for an additional twelve (12) months by applying the zoning controls applicable in NC-3 districts that are contained in the Planning Code Section 712 to Assessor’s Blocks 5087, 5100, and 5101 and Block 5099, Lot 14, subject to a specified exception: by requiring conditional use authorization for any non-residential use size in excess of sixty-five thousand (65,000) square feet on Assessor’s Blocks 5087, 5100, and 5101 and Block 5099, Lot 14, and in the adjacent NC-3 district located on Bayshore Boulevard and bounded by Arleta Avenue on the north and the terminus of the City and County of San Francisco to the south; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Enacted Number: 101-02 ADOPTED 020208 [Grant - Port Commission] Supervisor Peskin Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Port Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the California Trade and Commerce Agency for design and construction of fish processing facilities at Pier 45. Enacted Number: 102-02 ADOPTED 020209 [Commend - Rodel E. Rodis] Supervisors Leno, Sandoval Resolution commending Rodel E. Rodis on his election as President of the Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 103-02 ADOPTED 020210 [Commend - Continuum] Supervisor Leno Resolution commending Continuum for its service to low-income and homeless San Franciscans suffering from HIV/AIDS, and commending Mark Cloutier, Continuum’s new Executive Director. Enacted Number: 104-02 ADOPTED 020141 [Final Map for a 15 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] Motion approving Final Map of 250 Clara Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 206, Assessor’s Block No. 3753, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,370; District 6.) Enacted Number: M02-28 APPROVED 020142 [Final Map for a 16 Unit Live/Work Condominium Project] Motion approving Final Map of 73 Sumner Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 157, Assessor’s Block No. 3730, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 173,369; District 6.) Enacted Number: M02-29 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 020164 [Supporting AB 1753, Vehicle License Fee] Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly Resolution supporting AB 1753 (Migden), which would restore the State Vehicle License Fee. Supervisor Hall requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. Enacted Number: 98-02 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Noes: 1 - Hall 020203 [Supporting SCA 7] Supervisor Daly Resolution supporting SCA 7, the Constitutional Sunshine Amendment sponsored by the California First Amendment Coalition, the California Newspaper Publishers Association and State Senator John Burton. Supervisor Daly requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. TABLED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 020204 [Proposition 40] Supervisors Gonzalez, Newsom Resolution supporting the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, and encouraging California voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002. Supervisor Gonzalez requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. TABLED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 020205 [Urging Secretary of State to Monitor March Primary] Supervisors Leno, Maxwell Resolution urging the California Secretary of State to monitor the March 2002 primary election in the County of San Francisco. Supervisor Daly requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately. REFERRED to the Rules and Audits Committee. 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 Leno, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, 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 Leno, seconded by Supervisor Sandoval, moved 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. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee Imperative Agenda 020257 [Commending Car Share] Supervisors Leno, McGoldrick, Maxwell, Gonzalez, Sandoval Resolution commending City Car Share on its successful first year of service in San Francisco. Enacted Number: 105-02 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Leno, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval, Yee 020258 [Proclaiming Libby and Robert Denebeim Day in San Francisco] Supervisor Leno Resolution proclaiming February 17, 2002 "Libby and Robert Denebeim Day" in the City and County of San Francisco in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary and their lifelong service to all the communities of the City and County of San Francisco. Enacted Number: 106-02 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 020191 [Supplemental Appropriation, Board of Supervisors] Supervisor Daly Ordinance releasing Finance Committee reserves in the Planning Department for computer equipment, $263,000, and $500,000 for the Transbay Terminal Study, and reappropriating a total of $500,000 from the Planning Department to the Board of Supervisors: $263,000 for an environmental review of Board of Supervisors legislation, File No. 002108, ordinance amending Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by amending Section 124 to eliminate floor area ratio limits for residential construction in certain C-3 Zoning Districts, amending Sections 215 and 216 to increase the maximum density ratio for dwelling units and group housing allowed in certain C and M Districts, and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(B), and $237,000 for the Transbay Joint Powers Authority for fiscal year 2001-02. (Fiscal impact.) 2/4/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 2/11/02, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Daly submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020261 [Advertising of bail bond agents] Supervisor Gonzalez Ordinance adding Section 710 to the San Francisco Police Code to require that advertising for bail bond agents posted in San Francisco jails indicate whether the agent maintains an office in San Francisco, requiring that the advertising agent be licensed by the Department of Insurance, and requiring that the advertising agent operating under a fictitious business name has on file a fictitious business name statement. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Works and Public Protection Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. 020262 [Designating Municipal Railway Car No. 1 as Landmark No. 230] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance designating the Municipal Railway Car Number 1 as Landmark No. 230 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee. 020263 [PAES-In kind Assistance] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.76 to reflect the current stipend amount and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.76.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.94 to establish a baseline PAES budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.95 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.96 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.97 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Health and Human Services Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. 020264 [Interim Reduction of $25 in the Maximum Gate Fee for Taxi Drivers] Supervisor Ammiano Ordinance amending Police Code Section 1135.1 to lower by $25 per shift the cap on gate fees charged taxi drivers, and providing that this reduction in the cap on gate fees shall expire after two consecutive full quarters of economic growth in the Bay Area. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee. 020265 [General Assistance - In Kind Assistance] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.59.3 to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.1 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.57.6A. to provide a special needs allowance to homeless recipients; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.12 to establish a baseline GA budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.13 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.14 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years, adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.60.15 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Health and Human Services Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. 020266 [CALM - In Kind Assistance] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.106 to reflect the current grant amount and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.106.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.125 to establish a baseline CALM budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.126 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.127 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.128 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Health and Human Services Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. 020267 [SSIP - In Kind Assistance] Supervisor Newsom Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.206 to reflect current grant amounts and to provide in-kind shelter and meals to homeless applicants and recipients; amending Administrative Code Sec. 20.206.3 to value shelter and meals to homeless recipients as in-kind assistance; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.226 to establish a baseline SSIP budget; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.227 to provide for an independent evaluation; adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.228 to provide that these amendments will sunset in two years; and adding Administrative Code Sec. 20.229 to establish an operative date for these amendments of on or before January 1, 2003. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Health and Human Services Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. 020268 [Requiring the Airport Commission to submit settlements and claims related to construction contracts in excess of $100,000 to the Board of Supervisors for approval] Supervisor Sandoval Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 10.25-10 and 10.25-11 to eliminate the exemption from Board of Supervisors approval for settlements of construction contracts under the jurisdiction of the Airport Commission, and making such settlements in excess of $100,000 subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. 2/11/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Public Works and Public Protection Committee, expires on 3/13/2002. Resolutions 020253 [Commend - San Francisco Unified School District] Supervisors Daly, Peskin Resolution commending the San Francisco Unified School District, particularly School Board President Jill Wynns, Buildings Committee Chair Emilio Cruz, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman and Operations Director Tony Irons, for their hard work and tremendous commitment to the children of the South of Market community in rebuilding Bessie Carmichael. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020269 [Lake Merced Water Level Management] Supervisors Hall, Sandoval, Peskin, Newsom, Maxwell Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to apply, accept, and expend local assistance funds for a water level management program for Lake Merced. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020270 [Treasure Island Development Authority] Supervisors Leno, Peskin, Daly Resolution urging Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to include specific sustainable development standards and requirements in its Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020271 [Drug Enforcement Agency] Supervisor Leno Resolution urging the Drug Enforcement Agency to drop its rule banning any products made with tetrahydrocannabinol, which includes hemp. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020272 [Commend - Chris Cunnie] Supervisors Daly, Leno, Peskin, Newsom Resolution commending Chris Cunnie on the occasion of his re-election as President of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020273 [Commend - San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus] Supervisors Leno, Newsom Resolution commending the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus on its annual "Giving Back" benefit concert, this year in honor and support of Bay Area youth. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020274 [Commend - Bob Jacklevich] Supervisors Maxwell, Newsom Resolution commending Bob Jacklevich for his commitment and dedication to public service and safeguarding the community from disasters through the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) program. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020275 [Commend - San Francisco Bay View Newspaper] Supervisors Maxwell, Leno, Peskin, Newsom, Daly Resolution recognizing the important role neighborhood papers play in our community and commending the San Francisco Bay View Newspaper on their 10 years of servicing the Bay View Hunters Point Community. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020276 [Commend - Black History Month] Supervisor Maxwell Resolution commending the recognition of Black History Month. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020286 [State grant for renovation of Harding Park and Fleming Golf Courses] Supervisors Hall, Daly Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend State grant funds under the Per Capita Grant Program, in the amount of $8,111,000, and under the Roberti-Z’berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Block Grant, in the amount of $5,016,627, from the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that such action is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee. Requests for Hearing 020277 [Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Annual Report] Supervisor Hall Hearing regarding presentation from the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force on their December 2001 report to the Board of Supervisors. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee. 020278 [Mayor’s Executive Order Related to Married Couples] Supervisor Leno Hearing to consider the implementation of Mayor Willie Brown’s Executive Order to require all City Departments to have all policies related to married couples be expanded to include equal policies for domestic partners. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee. 020279 [Establishing Herb Caen Day] Supervisor McGoldrick Hearing establishing a Herb Caen Day annually in San Francisco. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee. 020280 [2002-03 Budget of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services] Supervisor McGoldrick Hearing on the 2002-03 budget of the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services programs of the Department of Public Health. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health and Human Services Committee. 020281 [2001-02 Budget of the Planning Department] Supervisor McGoldrick Hearing on the 2001-02 budget of the Planning Department, including an explanation of how the department’s budget conforms to the requirements of Section 9.114 of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco which mandates the establishment of a mission-driven budget process. The hearing will: (1) consider what are the underlying policy objectives of the Planning Department realized within the department’s funding priorities; (2) consider service outcomes desired by the various clients and stakeholders of the department, performance and productivity measures that gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of the department in meeting their stated missions, the processes used by the department to analyze efficiency and effectiveness, and the processes used to arrive at the proposed budget submitted to the Board of Supervisors. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee. Sponsor requests this item be considered at the March 28, 2002 meeting. 020282 [2001-02 Budget of the Redevelopment Agency] Supervisor McGoldrick Hearing on the 2001-02 budget of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, including an explanation of how the department’s budget conforms to the requirements of Section 9.114 of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco which mandates the establishment of a mission-driven budget process. The hearing will: (1) consider what are the underlying policy objectives of the Redevelopment Agency realized within the agency’s funding priorities; (2) consider service outcomes desired by the various clients and stakeholders of the department, performance and productivity measures that gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of the department in meeting their stated missions, the processes used by the department to analyze efficiency and effectiveness, and the processes used to arrive at the proposed budget submitted to the Board of Supervisors. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee. Sponsor requests this item be considered at the March 14, 2002 meeting. 020283 [Fire Department Audit] Supervisor Peskin Hearing to review the findings and recommendations contained in the recently released Fire Department audit submitted by the Budget Analyst’s Office. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee. 020284 [Controller’s Six-Month Report, City’s Financial Health] Supervisor Peskin Hearing to examine the Controller’s six-month report detailing the City’s current financial health. 2/11/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Motions 020259 [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. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. 020285 [Waiver permitting employees of Administrative Services to provide information Technology Assistance to the Department of Elections] Supervisor Ammiano Motion granting a waiver from the prohibition imposed by Charter section 13.104.5, to permit employees of the Department of Administrative Services to provide information technology assistance to the Department of Elections on March 5, 2002. 2/11/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments PROPOSED ORDINANCES 020133 [Funding to improve services of the Street Construction Coordination Center] Supervisors Peskin, Maxwell Ordinance appropriating $66,255 from Excavation Fees to increase services of the Street Construction Coordination Center for the Public Works Department for fiscal year 2001-02. (Public Works Department) (Companion measure to Files 20051 and 020134.) 1/30/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Department requests that Files 020051, 020133, and 020134 be scheduled for consideration on the same date. 2/1/02, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Department of Public Works 2/1/02, bearing new title. 2/1/02, ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020134 [Public Employment] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 171-01 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2001/02) reflecting the creation of four positions at the Department of Public Works. (Human Resources Department) (Fiscal impact.) 2/4/02, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Department of Human Resources 2/4/02, bearing new title. 2/4/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Department requests that Files 020051, 020133, and 020134 be scheduled for consideration on the same date. 2/4/02, ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020137 [Funding the Sheriff’s Department’s shortfalls in salary, overtime, and retirement payoffs] Ordinance appropriating $1,896,196 from the General Fund Reserve, $2,793,734 from Federal funding for housing prisoners, and reappropriating $300,000 from savings in natural gas for a total of $4,989,930 to cover shortfalls in salaries, overtime and retirement payoffs at the Sheriff’s Department for fiscal year 2001-02. (Sheriff) (Fiscal impact.) 2/4/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020139 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by El Paso Energy Marketing Co. against the City and County of San Francisco for $67,999.00; the lawsuit was filed on February 6, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 318-666; entitled El Paso Energy Marketing Co. v. City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) 2/5/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 020136 [Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through Grant] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the California State Library’s Partnerships for Change Program as part of the Federal Library Services Act (LSTA) for increasing the size of the Asian language collection and the number of Asian interest and Asian language programs at the Sunset Branch Library. (Public Library) 2/1/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee. 020138 [Mental health services provided to high risk children ages 0 to 5 years and their families in San Francisco] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend $50,000 for the first year of a two year grant from the California Department of Mental Health (CDMH) to expand the number of mental health assessments and other mental health services to children ages 0-5 years and their families; for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. (Public Health Department) 2/4/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health and Human Services Committee. 020144 [Establishing Trial Rates for City Owned Garages and Metered Parking Lots] Resolution approving trial rates as proposed permanent parking rates, with adjustments, for the Civic Center Garage, the Ellis O’Farrell Garage, the 16th & Hoff Street Garage, the 324-8th Avenue Parking Lot (at 8th and Clement), the 330-9th Avenue Parking Lot (at 9th and Clement) and the 421-18th Avenue Parking Lot (at 18th and Geary) and the Performing Arts Garage. (Parking and Traffic Department) 2/6/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Requests Granted From: Supervisor Yee To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation regarding the Rent Control Ordinance (Administrative Code Chapter 37) and related Rent Board Rules and Regulations to ensure equal and equitable access to translation services for both landlords and tenants in mediation and arbitration proceedings. From: Supervisor Peskin To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation to provide strengthened oversight of contracts entered into between City departments and private contractors. Specifically, this legislation would require the Controller, before releasing funds for a departmental contract, to review such contracts in order to ensure these contracts meet a range of criteria, including that the contract is not being entered into on a serialized basis. From: Supervisor Hall To: Director, Department of Public Works Requesting/Inquiring: To submit information about the February 6, 2002 Condominium Conversion Lottery. 1. How many people participated in the condominium conversion lottery on February 6, 2002? 2. How many people applied for the first time, second time, third time, fourth time, etc? 3. Please provide any other statistics available. In Memoriams Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Sam Deitsch (Supervisor Peskin) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:28 p.m. adjourned. Gloria L. Young, Clerk N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 8, 2002. I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited Meeting Procedures The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. 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