JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, January 27, 1997 - 2:00 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date.
CALLING THE ROLL
In the absence of President Barbara Kaufman, the meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by the Clerk. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki, Yee - 7.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Teng - 3.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Kaufman excused. (See infra.)
Supervisor Leal excused. (See infra.)
Supervisor Teng noted present at 2:02 p.m.
Election of President Pro Tempore
Following roll call of attendance by the Clerk, Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that Supervisor Medina be appointed President Pro Tempore.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
Supervisors Kaufman, Leal Excused
The Clerk stated Supervisors Kaufman and Leal requested to be excused from attending today's meeting.
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisors Kaufman and Leal from attendance.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Finally Passed
[Appropriation, Department of Human Services]
Ordinance appropriating $53,823, Department of Human Services, ($18,591 from Federal Revenue and $35,232 from General Fund Reserve) for salaries, materials and supplies, aid assistance, professional services and services of other departments to support the Welfare Reform Task Force for fiscal year 1996-97; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller)
File 101-96-29, Ordinance No. 30-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Department of Human Resources]
Ordinance appropriating $414,553, Department of Human Resources for professional services, other current services, materials and supplies and equipment for labor negotiation costs, for fiscal year 1996-97; placing $265,450 on reserve. (Controller)
File 101-96-32, Ordinance No. 31-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[Public Health Membership in Organizations]
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, to authorize the Department of Public Health to join the University Healthsystems Consortium (UHC) and the University Healthsystems Consortium Services Corporation (UHCSC). (Department of Public Health)
File 97-96-62, Ordinance No. 28-97
(Amends Section 16.6-10.)
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[Public Health Access to UHC/UHCS Services]
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, to authorize the Director of Public Health to access all services provided by the University Healthsystems Consortium (UHC) and the University Healthsystems Consortium Services Corporation (UHCSC) including purchasing supplies and accessing clinical and financial databases; companion measure to File 97-96-62. (Department of Public Health)
File 97-96-63, Ordinance No. 29-97
(Adds Section 19A.36.)
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
Passed for Second Reading
[Appropriation, Mayor's Office]
Ordinance appropriating $60,145, Mayor's Office, from General Fund Reserve for bilingual domestic violence to allow the Mayor's Office to contract with the Asian Women's Shelter for fiscal year 1996-97. (Controller)
File 101-96-34, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading.
[Appropriation, Mayor's Office of Community Dev.]
Ordinance appropriating $187,936, Mayor's Office of Community Development, to continue contracts for dispute resolution services in fiscal year 1996-97; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Controller)
File 101-96-35, Ordinance No.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Finally Passed
[Larry Ackerman, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Larry Ackerman, et al. against the City and County, et al. by payment of $147,956.00. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-105, Ordinance No. 24-97
(USDC, Northern District of California No. C95-3883 DLJ.)
Finally passed.
[Grievance Settlement, Local 535]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the grievance filed by SEIU, Local 535 pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Preston Gilmore against the Department of Human Services in the total amount of Sixty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Forty Nine Cents ($68,228.49). (City Attorney)
File 93-96-34, Ordinance No. 25-97
Finally passed.
[MOU, Airport Police, Bargaining Unit 14B]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Airport Police Officers Association and the City and County for Bargaining Unit 14B, to be effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-35, Ordinance No. 26-97
Finally passed.
[MOU, Airport Police, Bargaining Unit 15B]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Airport Police Officers Association and the City and County for Bargaining Unit 15B, to be effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-36, Ordinance No. 27-97
Finally passed.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Finally Passed
[Changing Width of Sidewalk, Corbett Avenue]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks: by adding thereto Section 1534 changing the official width on a portion of the southwesterly side of Corbett Avenue southeasterly of Iron Alley, as shown on Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-461 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown.
File 34-96-14, Ordinance No. 23-97
Finally passed.
[Transit Shelter Advertising]
Ordinance amending Planning Code, to permit transit shelter advertising on median public transit boarding platforms on The Embarcadero, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Leal.
File 115-96-8, Ordinance No. 32-97
(Amends Section 603.)
(Planning Commission Resolution 14241, recommend that Ordinance File 115-96-8 be substituted with revised version, Case No. 96.410T, adopted November 21, 1996; Resolution 14242, finding of consistency with the General Plan, adopted November 21, 1996.)
(January 6, 1997 - Substitute ordinance as recommended by Planning Commission referred to Committee.)
Finally passed.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation
Finally Passed
[Amendment to Yerba Buena Redevelopment Plan]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 98-66, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 201-71, 393-73, 386-76, 367-77, 420-79, 538-81, 477-86 and 404-94, approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area, which amendment modifies the land use designation for certain property within the project area (east block 1) to add residential land use as a permitted use and to increase the permitted residential density on that property. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki.
File 91-97-1.2, Ordinance No. 33-97
Finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Appropriation, Water Department]
Ordinance rescinding and transferring $10,910,000, Water Department, of various capital improvement projects funds, for fiscal year 1996-97. (Controller)
File 101-96-28, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
[Appropriation, Board of Supervisors]
Ordinance appropriating $10,000, Board of Supervisors, from the General Fund Reserve to memberships to join the Urban Counties Caucus, for fiscal year 1996-97. (Controller)
File 101-96-30, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
[Appropriation, Administrative Services/City Attorney/Controller] Ordinance appropriating $300,000, Department of Administrative Services, City Attorney and Controller, from Bond Proceeds ($51,415 of 1992 Fire Facility Improvement Bonds-Series 1996C; $103,219 of 1994 School Bonds-Series 1996D; $106,229 of Asian Art Museum Relocation Bonds-Series 1996E and $39,137 of 1989 Earthquake Safety Bonds-Series 1996B) for other current expenses, (costs of bond issuance) for fiscal year 1996-97. (Controller)
File 101-96-31, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
[Commission on the Aging Membership]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, relating to Commission on Aging membership by adding additional specific organizations. (Commission on the Aging)
File 97-96-65, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 16.6-59.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
Consideration Continued
[Permits, Specialized Motor Vehicles for Hire]
Ordinance amending Police Code, by amending the definition of taxicab and add new sections concerning regulation of specialized motor vehicles for hire (ramped taxis). (Police Commission)
File 121-96-14, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 1076;
Adds Sections 1148 through 1148.5.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to continue consideration to February 3, 1997.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
[Permit Fees for Tow Car Firms/Ramped Taxicabs]
Ordinance amending Police Code, relating to permit filing fees and permit license fees for tow car firms and ramped taxicabs (minivan taxicabs adapted for wheelchair users); companion measure to File 121-96-14. (Police Commission)
File 121-96-13, Ordinance No.
(Amends Sections 2.26, 2.27.)
(Fiscal Impact.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to continue consideration to February 3, 1997.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
Adopted
[Emergency Repair, Pier 48 Sheds A and B]
Resolution approving a declaration of emergency to demolish the fire damaged Pier 48 sheds at the Port; and to conduct damage assessment and design repair work in the amount of $318,400. (Port Commission)
File 28-96-13, Resolution No. 93-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
[Emergency Repair, Pier 43-1/2]
Resolution approving a declaration of emergency for engineering services to repair a failed section of Pier 43-1/2, Franciscan Restaurant Parking Deck, Port of San Francisco ($12,955). (Port Commission)
File 28-96-14, Resolution No. 94-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Consideration Continued
[Airport - United Air Lines, Inc. Lease]
Resolution approving retroactively, lease between United Air Lines, Inc. and the City and County, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
File 27-96-16, Resolution No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to continue consideration to February 3, 1997.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
Adopted
[Pacific Bell Mobile Services Transmitter Lease]
Resolution authorizing and approving a lease of wireless transmitter and antennae space within and on Fire Department Station 15 to Pacific Bell Mobile Services. (Real Estate)
File 65-96-14, Resolution No. 95-97
An amended agreement was presented for approval and inclusion in the file.
The roll was then called on the pending resolution and amended agreement and it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Male speaker, homelessness;
Brian, Dover Club.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed.
FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to committee.
Adopted
[Cultural Facilities Bond Time Limit Waiver]
Resolution waiving the time limit for adopting a resolution of public interest and necessity in connection with submitting a June 1997 ballot measure for approval of $49,000,000 in general obligation bonds for cultural facilities; establishing a new deadline date of February 3, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 170-96-11.1, Resolution No. 96-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
[Education Bond Time Limit Waiver]
Resolution waiving the time limit for adopting a resolution of public interest and necessity in connection with submitting a June 1997 ballot measure for approval of $140,000,000 in general obligation bonds for education facilities; establishing a new deadline date of February 3, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 170-96-12.2, Resolution No. 97-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
[Zoo Bond Time Limit Waiver]
Resolution waiving the time limit for adopting a resolution of public interest and necessity in connection with submitting a June 1997 ballot measure for approval of $48,000,000 in general obligation bonds for zoo improvements; establishing a new deadline date of February 3, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 170-96-13.1, Resolution No. 98-97
(January 22, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
[John Langley Howard Day]
Resolution congratulating John Langley Howard on the achievement of his ninety-fifth birthday and declaring February 5, 1997 to be "John Langley Howard Day" in the City and County. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman.
File 4-97-2, Resolution No. 99-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Commend Tung Hwa Benevolent Association]
Resolution commending Tung Hwa Benevolent Association and declaring February 1, 1997 as "Tung Hwa Benevolent Association Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Katz.
File 6-97-10, Resolution No. 100-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Commend Hop Wo Benevolent Association]
Resolution commending Hop Wo Benevolent Association and declaring February 1, 1997 as "Hop Wo Benevolent Association Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yee, Bierman, Katz.
File 6-97-11, Resolution No. 101-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Supporting AB 12, AB 34 and AB 38]
Resolution supporting AB 12, AB 34 and AB 38 which provide certain standards for health care for women. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Katz, Bierman, Teng.
File 12-97-2, Resolution No. 102-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
[Expert Witness Disclosure]
Resolution supporting State legislation that would require any expert without exception that potentially may be used by either party in civil litigation to provide a declaration of qualifications and opinions as a witness, and directing the Clerk to transmit the resolution to the Mayor and the City's lobbyist. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 12-97-3, Resolution No. 103-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
[HOPWA Program]
Resolution respectfully requesting the Office of Management and Budget to reconsider its decision not to adequately fund the Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) program, and to grant the increase in funding as requested by Secretary Cisneros at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), from $196 million to $215 million to address the substantial unmet need of affordable housing and supported housing and to fund newly eligible areas. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz.
File 13-97-2, Resolution No. 104-97
(January 21, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[December Winter Storm Emergency, 1996]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the December 1996 storms. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 270-97-1.1
(January 22, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on January 27, 1997.)
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kaufman, Leal - 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[Special Election, Bond Propositions]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County on Tuesday, June 3, 1997, for the purpose of submitting to voters of the City and County propositions to incur the following bonded debts for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of (1) $140,000,000 for educational facilities used or to be used by San Francisco Unified School District or the City College of San Francisco; (2) $48,000,000 for Zoo facilities and properties; (3) $49,000,000 for community cultural facilities which include such facilities as the Mission Cultural Center Bayview Opera House, Center for African and African-American Art and Culture, South of Market Cultural Center, Art Commission Gallery, Gay/Lesbian Cultural Center, Native American Cultural Center and the Center for Asian Pacific American Arts and Culture; and that the estimated cost of said projects is and will be too great to be paid out of the
ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than amount allowed by the annual tax levy; reciting estimated costs of such projects; fixing date of election and manner of holding such election and procedure for voting for or against the propositions; fixing the maximum rate of interest on said bonds and providing for levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the special election with citywide June 3rd special election; and providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the citywide June 3rd special election. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 060-97-002.
[Mental Health Site Approval Procedures]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Section 15.7, to delete provisions which requires Planning Commission or Health Commission approval for the location or relocation of mental health and substance abuse facilities that are a part of the community mental health and substance abuse plans; specific public posting requirements and appeal to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 097-97-006.
Referred to Board
[Celebrating Lunar New Year]
Resolution commemorating the Year of the Ox and declaring February 7, 1997 to be "Celebrating Lunar New Year Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Yee, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 004-97-003.
[California State Parent Teachers Association]
Resolution proclaiming February 20, 1997 as "Parent Teachers Association (PTA) Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Ammiano, Kaufman, Yee, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 004-97-004.
[State Legislation, AB 48]
Resolution supporting AB 48 which requires specific reporting procedures for money spent on fighting crack cocaine epidemic. Supervisors Yee, Brown, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 012-97-004.
[State Legislation, AB 6, SB 3]
Resolution declaring support of companion bills in the Assembly (AB 6) and the Senate (SB 3) which would make gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB) a Schedule I drug. Supervisors Ammiano, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 012-97-005.
[Cable Television Customer Service Standards]
Resolution adopting minimum standards for customer service by cable television operators and directing the Clerk to notify TCI of the adoption of this resolution. Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 032-97-002.
Referred to Committee
[San Francisco Lighting Policy]
Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to adopt the modification to its street lighting guidelines currently before it and consider metal halide lamps as an alternative street lighting source and to develop long-term strategic plan to light the streets of San Francisco to increase pedestrian safety, commercial activity and to enhance civic beauty. Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 191-97-002.
[Metal Halide Lamp Pilot Projects]
Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Public Works, the Recreation and Park Department and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to coordinate efforts to install metal halide lamps in Chinatown, Union Square and Civic Center Plaza as neighborhood pilot projects. Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 191-97-002.01.
Requests for Hearings:
[Edgehill Mountain Stability]
Hearing to consider the stability of Edgehill Mountain, the safety of the roadway area and the progress on repairs. Supervisors Teng, Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee with request it be considered at the February 6, 1997 meeting.
File 028-97-001.02.
[Central Freeway]
Hearing to receive public testimony regarding the Central Freeway. Supervisors Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 085-97-001.
[Metal Halide Lamps, Park Facilities]
Hearing to consider the feasibility of using metal halide lamps in Golden Gate Park and Portsmouth Square as pilot projects. Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 191-97-002.02.
[Metal Halide Lamps Pilot Projects]
Hearing to consider plans and progress reports from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Park Department and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the installation of metal halide lamps in Chinatown, Union Square and Civic Center Plaza. Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 191-97-002.03.
[Soccer Fields]
Hearing to ascertain how many more soccer playing fields can be provided. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 193-97-001.
[Residential Permit Process]
Hearing to consider the permit process as it relates to residential projects. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 228-97-001.
Motions:
Referred to Board
[Time Extension]
Motion extending to February 28, 1997, the deadline for a Board of Supervisors committee to consider the imposition of Interim Zoning Controls to prohibit introduction of new bars, full-service restaurants, specialty groceries and retail coffee stores in the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (as defined in Planning Code Section 729.1 et seq.) for an eighteen-month period. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3,1997.
File 111-96-005.01.
[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar February 3, 1997.
File 030-97-001.01.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 034-97-001. [Sidewalk Width Regulations, Market Street] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1536 changing the official sidewalk width on the south side of Market Street northeasterly of 7th Street, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-467 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 093-96-014.01. [Amendment to MOU, Local 261] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-96 to correct clerical errors and omissions to the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 261 and the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 093-97-003. [MOU, MEA Police, Bargaining Unit P3] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit P3 to be effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 093-97-004. [MOU, MEA Airport Police, Bargaining Unit XP3] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit XP3 to be effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 093-97-005. [MOU, MEA Fire, Bargaining Unit F3] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit F3 to be effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1999 . (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 093-97-006. [Mediated Settlement, IT Study, Local 21] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement dated November 20, 1996 between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 21 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for the arbitrable terms of implementation of the IT Study. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 101-96-042. [Appropriation, Department of Public Health] Ordinance appropriating $62,310, Department of Public Health, of new State tobacco tax revenues and reallocating $374,512 between various community health services and San Francisco general tobacco tax appropriations to reflect current expenditure plans, including $229,744 appropriation of tobacco tax revenues for fringe benefits at San Francisco General Hospital for fiscal year 1996-97. RO #96184. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 101-96-043. [Appropriation, Art Commission] Ordinance appropriating $22,500, Art Commission, of Public Art Fund Revenue to salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year 1996-97. RO #96191. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 101-96-044. [Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department] Ordinance appropriating $300,000, Recreation and Park Department, from the General Fund Reserve to purchase golf equipment for fiscal year 1996-97. RO #96197. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 102-96-008. [ASO Amendment, DPH-Mental Health] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 298-96 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1996/97) reflecting the creation of one (1) position (Class 2823 Mental Health Educator), in the Department of Public Health, Division of Mental Health; companion measure to File 101-96-39. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 027-97-002. [Emergency, Connection of UAL/Co-Gen to Station BA] Resolution approving declaration of emergency, electrical connection of United Airlines electrical co-generation station to the Airport's Station BA, San Francisco International Airport. (Airport) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 064-97-001. [Lease of Property at 899 Bryant Street] Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 899 Bryant Street, San Francisco, for the Department of Parking and Traffic Enforcement Division. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 064-97-002. [Sublease of Real Property at Building 606] Resolution authorizing a sublease of real property at Building 606, Hunters Point Shipyard, San Francisco, for the San Francisco Police Department. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 084-97-002. [Property Acquisition, 349-65 7th St/45 Cleveland] Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to exercise the City's rights under an option agreement to purchase real property located at 349-65 7th Street and 45 Cleveland Street (McCormick Trust Property), and the additional payment of $4,360,450 of San Francisco Park and Open Space funds therefor; companion measure to Files 172-97-1, 271-97-1, and 271-97-1.1. (Also see File 84-96-3). (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 089-97-002. [SDI Coverage, Classification 9146] Resolution authorizing enrollment of classification 9146 Manager, Elderly and Handicapped Programs in the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 161-97-001. [Redevelopment Project Area Committee] Resolution confirming the election of members to the Project Area Committee for the South Bayshore/Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 172-97-001. [Exchange of Real Property] Resolution authorizing the Director of property to enter into an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District for the exchange of real property located at 349-65 7th Street and 45 Cleveland Street for real property located at 55 Sherman Street, which is currently the site of the Bessie Carmichael School; the payment of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) in Park and Open Space funds to the San Francisco Unified School District; and the lease back to the School District of the Bessie Carmichael School site for a maximum period of three years; companion measure to Files 84-97-2, 271-97-1, and 271-97-1.1. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 271-97-001. [Final Environmental Impact Report] Resolution finding and determining that the proposed South of Market Redevelopment Plan Amendment, File No. 94.670E, will have significant impacts on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Environmental Impact Report, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; companion measure to Files 84-97-2, 172-97-1, and 271-97-1.1. (Planning Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 271-97-001.01. [Amendment to the San Francisco General Plan] Resolution adopting amendments to the San Francisco General Plan in order to designate the Bessie Carmichael School site (Lot 16 in Assessor's Block 3754) and Sherman Way between Cleveland and Harrison Streets, as proposed public open space, and finding that acquisition of property located at 349-365 7th Street and 45 Cleveland Street (Lots 62-64 in Assessor's Block 3754) by the City and County of San Francisco, transfer of said property to the San Francisco Unified School District for creation of a public school and transfer of the Bessie Carmichael School site from the San Francisco Unified School District to the City and County of San Francisco for creation of a public park is consistent with the General Plan; companion measure to Files 84-97-2, 172-97-1, and 271-97-1.1. (Planning Department) Referred to Finance Committee.
Requests Granted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests:
By Supervisor Katz, that letter be sent to General Manager, Municipal Railway, through the Public Transportation Commission, to inquire what steps the department has taken in response to the Muni audit and what the financial impact of BARTD fare increases has on the City.
By Supervisor Katz, that City Attorney review, prepare and approve as to form draft ordinance which would establish the San Francisco Labor/Management Card Check/Neutrality Ordinance (a method for determining employee preference on the subject of union representation) in certain developments or facilities contemplating or permitting operation of a hotel, a restaurant or bar in which City retains proprietary interest and in redevelopment projects.
By Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Brown, that City Attorney prepare ordinance imposing penalties on cable television franchise operators that fail to comply with federally mandated and locally adopted mandatory minimum customer service standards.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:
Carlton B. Goodlett (By the entire Board)
File 2-96-4
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of
2:48 p.m. adjourned.
John L. Taylor, Clerk
N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets 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
I, John L. Taylor, 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 Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited.
John L. Taylor
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors