JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, March 3, 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 with President Barbara Kaufman presiding.
CALLING THE ROLL
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 8.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisors Bierman, Leal, Katz - 3.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Bierman was noted present at 2:12 p.m.
Supervisor Leal was noted present at 2:01 p.m.
Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:46 p.m.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, December 23, 1996, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Finally Passed
[Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department]
Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Recreation and Park Department, from a General Fund Reserve, for an integrated pesticide plan for training, materials and supplies, equipment and services of other department for fiscal year 1996-97. Sponsor Supervisor Leal, Teng.
File 101-96-33, Ordinance No. 82-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $62,310, Department of Public Health, of new State tobacco tax revenues and reallocating $802,138 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. (Controller)
File 101-96-42, Ordinance No. 83-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department]
Ordinance appropriating $315,250, Recreation and Park Department, of Recreation and Park Revenue for contractual services at the park to reimburse the San Francisco Giants for the installation of the "Out of Town" scoreboard at 3COM Park and Candlestick Point for fiscal year 1996-97. (Controller)
File 101-96-45, Ordinance No. 84-97
(Fiscal Impact.)
Finally passed.
[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 for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-14.1, Ordinance No. 81-97
Finally passed.
Adopted
[Accepting Gift - Lucille and George Jewett, Jr.]
Resolution accepting and acknowledging a gift of $12,315.70, provided to the City and County by Lucille and George Jewett, Jr. for the maintenance of the permitted Lyon Street Garden during calendar year 1996, and thanking Lucille and George Jewett, Jr. for their generous and beneficial gift. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 38-97-1, Resolution. 198-97
Adopted.
Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services
Passed for Second Reading
[Sidewalk Width Regulations]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" changing the official sidewalk width on the north side of Lucerne Street southeasterly of Brannan Street, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-473 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 34-97-3, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 1538.)
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 18-97-1, Resolution No. 195-97
(Stop Signs - Establish
10th Avenue and Lawton Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Lawton Street (makes this an all-way STOP);
19th and Alabama Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Alabama Street (makes this a two-way STOP);
21st Avenue and Ortega Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 21st Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP);
40th Avenue and Anza Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 40th Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP);
Baker and Greenwich Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Greenwich Street (makes this an all-way STOP);
Greenwich and Octavia Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Greenwich Street (makes this an all-way STOP);
Selby Street and Kirkwood Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Selby Street (makes this a two-way STOP);
Selby Street and McKinnon Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Selby Street (makes this a two-way STOP);
Selby Street and Newcomb Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Selby Street (makes this a two-way STOP).
Adopted.
[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 19-97-1, Resolution No. 196-97
NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Malvina Place, both sides, from Mason Street to west terminus (to be replaced by two-hour parking at the west terminus and "Tow-Away, No Parking Anytime" zones for the remainder of the block).
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Malvina Place, both sides, from Mason Street to 110 feet westerly (110-foot zone, replacing a portion of the existing "No Parking Anytime" zone).
TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Malvina Place, both sides, from 110 feet to 130 feet west of Mason Street (20-foot zone on each side, creating two parking spaces at the west terminus).
ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
3rd Street, west side, between Newhall Street and Kirkwood Avenue:
Kirkwood Avenue, north side, between 3rd and Newhall Streets.
Adopted.
[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 20-97-1, Resolution No. 197-97
BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
11th Street, both curb lanes (northbound and southbound), between 13th and Mission Streets;
11th Street, east curb lane (northbound only), between Mission and Market Streets;
Polk Street, east and west curb lanes (northbound and southbound), between Lombard and Union Streets;
Polk Street, west curb lane (southbound), between Beach and Lombard Streets.
ONE-WAY STREET - RESCIND
Elm Street, eastbound, between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street (to be converted to one-way westbound).
ONE-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH
Elm Street, westbound, between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street (replaces one-way eastbound regulation);
Linares Avenue, northbound, between 8th Avenue intersections (adjacent to raised traffic island approximately 200 feet south of Ortega Street).
STREET CLOSURE FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS, 11 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Commercial Street, between Sansome and Leidesdorff Streets.
TOW-AWAY LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH
Gilman Avenue, westbound, at 3rd Street.
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Graystone Terrace, north side, from Iron Alley to 170 feet westerly (170-foot zone, replacing existing red zone);
Graystone Terrace, north side, from Iron Alley to 79 feet easterly (79-foot zone, replacing existing red zone);
Kearny Street, west side, from Filbert Street to 19 feet southerly (19-foot zone, replacing existing red zone).
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, RESCIND
Main Street, west side, between Market and Mission Streets (restores 16 parking meter stalls during specified hours)
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Franklin Street, east side, between Bush and Fern Streets (eliminates 2 parking meter stalls during specified hours)
Adopted.
[Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "S" in the Duboce Triangle Area adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (adds Page Street, between Buchanan and Laguna Streets, both sides). (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 40-96-31, Resolution No. 183-97
Adopted.
[Residential Parking Area "W", SFGH Area]
Resolution extending the boundaries and revising time limitations for certain streets of Residential Permit Parking Area "W" in the San Francisco General Hospital area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (adds 19th Street, between Hampshire Street and Potrero Avenue, both sides and 25th Street, between Bryant and York Streets, both sides). (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 40-97-1, Resolution No. 199-97
Adopted.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Sandra McCabe v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sandra McCabe against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $12,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-14, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 970-169.)
Passed for second reading.
[Roberto Flores v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Roberto Flores against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $6,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-15, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 964-282.)
Passed for second reading.
[Donna Gamboni v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Donna Gamboni against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $11,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-16, Ordinance No.
(Municipal Court No. 118-486.)
Passed for second reading.
[Feng Yee Yang Ng v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Feng Yee Yang Ng against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $11,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-17, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 959-571.)
Passed for second reading.
[Heather Connor/Jason Jessee v. CCSF et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Heather Connor and Jason Jessee against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $70,000, total to both plaintiffs. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-18, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 958-718.)
Passed for second reading.
[George Byron Mills, Jr. et al. v. CCSF et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of George Byron Mills, Jr., individually and as executor of the estate of Alice Marie Mills, Judy Mills Porter and Anita Mills Thompson against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $182,054. (City Attorney)
File 45-97-19, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 969-086.)
Passed for second reading.
[CCSF v. County of Alameda]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against the County of Alameda for property tax refunds in the amount of $5,138,761.82 in principal and interest. (City Attorney)
File 46-97-2, Ordinance No.
(Marin Superior Court No. 133-826.)
Passed for second reading.
[CCSF v. County of San Mateo]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County of San Francisco against the County of San Mateo for property tax refunds in the amount of $2,486,478.62 in principal and interest, subject to approval by members of the Bay Area Water Users Association. (City Attorney)
File 46-97-3, Ordinance No.
(Marin Superior Court Nos. 132-479 and 137-403.)
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[Settlement of Claim, Cecelia E. Chase]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Cecelia E. Chase by payment of $7,500.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-97-5, Resolution No. 200-97
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Jeffrey Hornback]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Jeffrey Hornback by payment of $10,000.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-97-6, Resolution No. 201-97
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Fatima Maru]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Fatima Maru by payment of $6,500.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-97-7, Resolution No. 202-97
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Dennys Rodriguez]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Dennys Rodriguez by payment of $10,500.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-97-8, Resolution No. 203-97
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Michelle Alexander]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michelle Alexander by payment of $30,000.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-97-13, Resolution No. 204-97
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
REGULAR CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Finance Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Appropriation, District Attorney]
Ordinance appropriating $82,727, District Attorney's Office, from the General Fund Reserve, for salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of three (3) positions to expand the Domestic Violence Unit, for fiscal year 1996-97. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng.
File 101-96-47, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Salary Ordinance Amendment, District Attorney]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 298-96 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1996-97), District Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence Unit, reflecting the creation of three (3) positions (Class 8178 Senior Attorney (2), and Class 8180 Principal Attorney (1)); companion measure to File 101-96-47. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 102-96-10, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
[Grievance Settlement Authority]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code authorizing the Human Resources Director to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid Memoranda of Understanding in amounts not to exceed $50,000 for class actions and $10,000 for individuals, with approval of the City Attorney and certification of funds by the Controller; authorizing appointing officers to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid Memoranda of Understanding in amounts not to exceed 45 days of pay subject to the procedures of the Department of Human Resources, approval of the City Attorney and certification of funds by the Controller; requiring quarterly reports from the Human Resources
Director summarizing all settlements authorized under the provisions of this section. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-97-2, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 10.25-12.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
Consideration Continued
[Bay Area Cellular Telephone Co. Transmitter Lease]
Resolution authorizing and approving a lease of wireless transmitter and antennae space within and on Laguna Honda Hospital to Bay Area Cellular Telephone Company, without competitive bidding. (Real Estate Department)
File 65-97-1, Resolution No.
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to March 17, 1997.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
Recommendations of Housing and Neighborhood Services
Passed for Second Reading
[Weight Restrictions]
Ordinance adding and amending the Traffic Code regarding the weight restrictions on Blanken and Tunnel Avenues. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 124-97-1, Ordinance No.
(Adds Sections 28.1.96 and 28.1.97; amends Section 28.2.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
Referred to Committee
[Turn Restrictions, Bicycles and Motorcycles]
Ordinance amending the Traffic Code regarding the exemption of bicycles and motorcycles from turn restrictions. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 124-96-9, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 34; adds Section 24.2 et seq.)
Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to refer to Joint Economic Development, Transportation, Technology/Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee for consideration March 18, 1997.
Motion to refer to Committee adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Katz - 1.
Adopted
[Inner Sunset Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District
Resolution imposing Interim Zoning Controls to establish the Inner Sunset Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District and prohibit introduction of new establishments, or any expansion of existing establishments, subject to specified exceptions, selling alcoholic beverages in this Special Use District generally bounded by Lincoln Way, Seventh Avenue, Judah Street and Eleventh Avenue, for an eighteen (18) month period and making determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsor Supervisor Teng.
File 111-96-4, Resolution No. 186-96
(General Rule Exclusion from environmental review.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
Rereferred to Committee
[Interim Zoning Control, West Portal NCD]
Resolution imposing 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 (18) month period and making determination of
consistency with the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman.
File 111-96-5, Resolution No.
(General Rule Exclusion from environmental review.)
Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to rerefer to Committee.
Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
Adopted
[Liquor License, 821 Divisadero Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Musa and Khaled Dajani for a wine bar at 821 Divisadero Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 223-97-3, Resolution No. 210-97
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Liquor License Transfer, 2425A California Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license with conditions to Michael G. Temple and Alan J. Pricco for VINO, Inc., from 533A Sutter Street to 2425A California Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee)
File 223-97-4, Resolution No. 211-97
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Veterans Affairs Commission]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, which sets forth the membership criteria for the Veterans Affairs Commission, by deleting
certain membership criteria for persons who served in the United States Armed Forces prior to 1941, 1950, 1964, 1975 and after 1975, and who are "stress disabled" and by replacing such membership designations to require only that at least three members of the commission be women veterans and that at least one be physically disabled as a result of service. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 97-97-7, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 5.102)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
Adopted
[Reimbursement to Employees, 4th Quarter 1996]
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for the cost of personal property of City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty, in the amount of $251.00. (Controller)
File 51-96-4.1, Resolution No. 184-97
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Meeting Schedule]
Resolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by canceling the December 1, 1997 and December 29, 1997 meetings and by canceling all Board and committee meetings from August 26, 1997 through September 14, 1997; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make public notification of such changes. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 54-97-1, Resolution No. 205-97
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Appointment]
Delinquency Prevention Commission]
Resolution appointing members to the Delinquency Prevention Commission for new four year term ending December 31, 2000. (Rules Committee)
File 92-96-58, Resolution No. 185-97
(Eric Quezada, vice Arnold Laub, Seat 21814;
Joe Lee, vice James Howard, Seat 21815.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Appointment, Health Authority]
Resolution appointing governing body members to the San Francisco Health Authority. (S.F. Health Authority)
File 92-97-3, Resolution No. 206-97
(Libah Sheppard, vice Sandra Stewart, resigned, Seat 50610, January 15, 1998, for unexpired portion of three year term, Beneficiary Committee of Health Authority;
Frederick Hobson, vice Judith Bell, resigned, 50611, January 15, 2000, for three year term, Beneficiary Committee of Health Authority.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Appointment, Health Authority Governing Body]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Michael Yaki to serve on the governing body of the San Francisco Health Authority. (San Francisco Health Plan)
File 92-97-3.1, Resolution No. 207-97
(Supervisor Michael Yaki, vice Supervisor Susan Leal, resigned, Seat 50601, term indefinite.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee)
File 92-97-4.1, Resolution No. 208-97
(Loretta Krueger, vice Amy Vanacore, resigned, Seat 26617 - expertise in immigrant services; Maria Luz Torre, vice Tracy Brown, resigned, Seat 26623 - parent; for unexpired portion of four year terms ending August 20, 1997.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 11.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Frances Sander, commend Police Department;
Frederick Hobson, San Francisco Health Authority, Dr. Carlton
Goodlett;
Leboria P. Smoore, police brutality, constitution for poor
people;
Reuben David Goodman, police investigation;
Constance Kuruppu, police issues;
Steve Robinson, oppose settlement, Robinson Construction Company
Male speaker, Dr. Carlton Goodlett.
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
[Long Term Care Pilot Project Task Force]
Resolution amending Resolution No. 1024-96 which created a Long Term Care Pilot Project Task Force, by adding an additional member to represent labor (increases total membership to 27). Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz.
File 174-96-004.01, Resolution No. 187-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Proclaim National Women's History Month]
Resolution recognizing the month of March as National Women's History Month and commending Sisterhood of Levi Strauss & Company
for their work in bringing awareness of the contributions of women. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Teng, Bierman, Leal.
File 004-97-007, Resolution No. 188-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Teng, Bierman, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Proclaim Festival of Chinese Cuisine Day]
Resolution proclaiming March 1, 1997 as "The San Francisco International Festival of Chinese Cuisine Day". Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yee, Kaufman, Katz, Bierman, Leal.
File 004-97-008, Resolution No. 189-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend Asian American Film Festival Week]
Resolution commemorating the 15th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Week in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Katz, Newsom, Leal.
File 006-97-024, Resolution No. 190-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leal requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Commend Retired Senior Volunteer Program]
Resolution commending the Retired Senior Volunteer Program on their 24th Anniversary. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Katz, Newsom, Yee, Kaufman, Bierman, Leal.
File 006-97-025, Resolution No. 191-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Leal requested to be added as co-sponsor.
[Commend Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association]
Resolution commending Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association for their commitment to the Chinese American Community and declaring March 1, 1997 as "Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Newsom, Yee, Kaufman, Bierman, Leal.
File 006-97-026, Resolution No. 192-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Bierman, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Bammies Walk of Fame, Gift Acceptance]
Resolution designating the public right of way fronting the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium along Grove Street as eligible for the installation and maintenance of commemorative plaques, pursuant to Public Works Code Section 789.2(a), in order to honor musicians and other individuals that have contributed to the musical heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area, identifying this area as the "Bammies Walk of Fame." making findings of conformity with the General Plan and consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and accepting the gift of installation of the plaques. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki, Katz, Teng, Leal.
File 200-97-004, Resolution No. 167-97
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Teng, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[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. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom.
File 030-97-001.03
(February 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 1171-1181 Filbert Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 30 in Assessor's Block No. 97, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 058-97-002
(February 24, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 3, 1997.)
Adopted.
[Extend MOU Negotiation Period]
Motion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section 11.100. (Mayor Brown)
File 093-97-001.01
(February 26, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on March 3, 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, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
IMPERATIVE CALENDAR
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 following motions:
Adopted
[Serious Injury Finding]
Motion that the Boards find by roll call vote that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Boards find by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Boards 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 Medina, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted
[Victim Notification Implementation Plan]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff to sign the Victim Notification Implementation Plan and agreement for State funding, as well as related contracts, amendments, or extensions with the State of California.
File 152-97-001, Resolution No. 182-97
Supervisors Kaufman, Leal presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
[Commend Chinese Grace Church]
Resolution commending members of the Chinese Grace Church for their citizenship and contributions to the quality of life to all residents of San Francisco, and congratulating the church for ten years of existence.
File 006-97-027, Resolution No. 193-97
Supervisors Yee, Bierman, presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
[Commend Reverend Calvin Wong]
Resolution commending Reverend Calvin Wong, founding pastor of the Chinese Grace Church, for his devotion to his faith and his community.
File 006-97-028, Resolution No. 194-97
Supervisors Yee, Bierman presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Yaki - 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[Zoning Map Amendment]
Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of property located at Scott and Post Streets of Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor's Block 681 from an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Family) District and NC-3 (Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial) District to an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Family) District and NC-3 (Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and the Scott Street Senior Housing Special Use District; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisors Kaufman, Leal presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 036-97-001.
[Zoning Map Amendment]
Ordinance adopting changes in property height and bulk classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of property located in the Scott Street Seniors Housing District in Assessor's Parcel No. Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor's Block 681 from 50-X and 65-A Districts to special exceptions: Scott Street Senior Housing Special Use District; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisors Kaufman, Leal presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 036-97-002.
[Senior Housing Special Use District]
Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 249.19 to create a Senior Housing Special Use District at Scott and Post Streets consisting of Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 of Assessor's Block 681; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisors Kaufman, Leal presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 115-97-004.
[Scott Street Senior Housing, Height and Bulk]
Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 263.14 to create special height and bulk exceptions for the Scott Street Senior Housing Special Use District at Scott and Post Streets on Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor's Block 681; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisors Kaufman, Leal presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 115-97-005.
[Bicycle Rack on Sidewalk Regulations]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 219.3 authorizing the Department of parking and Traffic to install or grant permits to install bicycle racks on sidewalks. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
File 124-97-003.
Referred to Board
[Commend Cultural Services Center]
Resolution commending Charity Cultural Services Center on their 14th Anniversary and declaring May 30, 1997 as "Charity Cultural Services Center Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Kaufman, Yee, Newsom, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 006-97-029.
Referred to Committee
[Right to Know - Toxic Substances]
Resolution supporting strengthening the Federal Community Right to Know Act. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 013-97-005.
Referred to Board
[Child and Adult Immunization]
Resolution urging the Mayor to approve additional funding to implement the immunization plan for San Francisco residents. Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Yaki, Ammiano, Teng, Newsom, Medina, Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 030-97-004.
Referred to Committee
[Carlton Goodlett Place]
Resolution expressing the support of the Board of Supervisors to change the San Francisco City Hall address from Polk Street, between Grove and McAllister Streets, to Carlton Goodlett Place. Supervisors Brown, Yaki, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Newsom, Yee, Katz, Kaufman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 075-97-001.01.
[Mid-Mission Liquor Moratorium]
Resolution imposing interim zoning controls to establish the Mid-Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District and prohibit the introduction of additional establishments, or any expansion of existing establishments, selling alcoholic beverages in the area generally bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Mission Street, Randall Street, San Jose Avenue and Guerrero Street for an eighteen (18) month period and making determination of consistency with the priority polices of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services.
File 111-97-003.
Referred to Board
[Integrated Pest Management Plan Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Agricultural Commissioner of the City and County to accept and expend up to $75,000 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pest management grant funding from the EPA through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and EPA to facilitate adoption of integrated pest management and perform education and outreach with respect to the City's integrated pest management program. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 133-97-002.
[Juvenile Crime Enforcement Grant]
Resolution amending Resolution in File 214-96-3.1 to authorize the Juvenile Probation Department to apply for up to $6,150,000 instead of $3,150,000 in grants from the State Board of Corrections under the Juvenile Crime Enforcement and Accountability Challenge Grant program. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 141-97-001.
Referred to Committee
[South of Market Project Area Committee]
Resolution approving and adopting procedures in the Articles of formation for a Redevelopment Project Area Committee for the South of Market Redevelopment Project. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 161-97-003.
Referred to Board
[Trees, Hallidie Plaza]
Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to delay the planned removal of trees at Hallidie Plaza and encouraging the
Department of Public Works to consider alternatives to removing the trees. Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 200-97-005.
[Disaster Relief Funding]
Resolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, an application for Federal and/or State financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Federal Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the State Natural Disaster Assistance Act for funds as a result of the late 1996 early 1997 winter storms. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 270-97-002.
Requests for Hearings:
[Redevelopment Agency Quarterly Report]
Hearing to consider the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency's 1996-1997 Second Quarterly Financial and Performance Report. Supervisor Leal presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 161-96-008.01.
[Bus Stop Discontinuance Notification Period]
Hearing to consider the feasibility of lengthening the notification period of bus stop discontinuance from 48 hours to one week. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 007-97-005.
[Sewer Rates]
Hearing to consider the sewer rates. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
File 021-97-001.
[Children and Youth Multi-service Centers]
Hearing to consider the establishment of one-stop multi-service centers for children and youth. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 215-97-001.
Motions:
[Ballot Argument, Public Utility Revenues]
Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of charter amendment concerning public utility revenues. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 280-96-002.
Referred to Board
[Public Health Director's Report]
Report by Dr. Sandra Hernandez, Director of Public Health on the state of the City's health care. Scheduled for Board meeting April 28, 1997, as a special order of business at 3:00 p.m. by direction of the President.
File 030-97-005.
[Off Site Committee Meeting]
Motion ordering the April 1997 meeting of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on April 16, 1997, 5:30 p.m. at the Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Rules Committee with request it be considered at the March 11, 1997 meeting.
File 054-97-002.
[Ballot Argument, Cultural Facility Bonds]
Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of a proposition concerning cultural facility bonds. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 060-97-002.01.
[Ballot Argument, Educational Facility Bonds]
Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of proposition concerning education facility bonds. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 060-97-002.02.
[Ballot Argument, Zoo Bonds]
Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of proposition concerning zoo bonds. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 060-97-002.03.
[Ballot Argument, Stadium Bonds]
Motion approving proponent's ballot argument in favor of proposition concerning stadium bonds. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee.
File 060-97-003.02.
Referred to Board
[December Winter Storm of 1996 Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the December 1996 storms. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 10, 1997.
File 270-97-001.04.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 045-97-020. [Robinson Construction Company v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robinson Construction Company against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $996,747.69. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. CV760245) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 045-97-025. [Loretia Yan v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Loretia Yan against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $30,000. (Superior Court No. 976-294) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 045-97-026. [Marvin Woodside v. CCSF et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Marvin Woodside v. City and County of San Francisco, et al., by payment of $32,500. (Superior Court No. 978-454) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 046-97-004. [CCSF v. General Engineering and Machine Works] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation in City and County of San Francisco v. General Engineering and Machine Works, by accepting payment to Laguna Honda Hospital of $75,000. (Superior Court No. 972391) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 046-97-005. [Pleasant Hill Cremation Cases] Ordinance authorizing partial settlement against certain defendants in a class action entitled In Re: Pleasant Hill Cremation Cases, with payment of a total of $3,380,000 for administrative and litigation costs, attorney's fees, maintenance of a memorial, and payment of claims submitted by class members. (Also see File 46-95-4) (Superior Court No. 943703) (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 103-97-001. [1996-97 Salary Survey for Registered Nurses]
Ordinance adjusting and fixing schedules of compensation effective July 1, 1996, to be paid under the provisions of Charter Section 8.403 to employees occupying classifications: 2320 Registered Nurse, 2323 Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2330 Anesthetist, 2340 Operating Room Nurse, 2830 Public Health Nurse, 2328 Nurse Practitioner, P108 Special Nurse, continuing by reference the incorporation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and SEIU Local 790 (Staff Nurses) which established conditions and benefits of employment other than wages for said classifications. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 040-97-007. [Residential Parking Area "I", Bartlett Street] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "I" in the Bartlett Street Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 049-97-001. [Settlement of Claim, New Flyer of America]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claims of the City and County of San Francisco against New Flyer of America. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 143-97-001. [Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Program] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) for a six month extension of an existing project known as the "Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Program"; no local match is required. (Police Department) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.
File 146-97-005. [Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Equipment] Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 74-97 and authorizing the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health, to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant from the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxics Substances Control, in the amount of $8,500, for hazardous materials emergency response equipment; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.
File 170-97-001. [Execution of Bond Document] Resolution authorizing execution of consent to the Developer Loan Assignment and Assumption Agreement relating to the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 1985 Series D (737 Post Project); and ratifying actions previously taken. (Mayor's Office of Housing) Referred to Finance Committee.
File 244-97-003. [Treasure Island Development Authority] Resolution authorizing the incorporation of the Treasure Island Development Authority and approving and ratifying certain actions in connection
therewith. (Mayor), 30 Day Rules expires 3/28/97. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
Requests Granted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests:
By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to Director of Health to determine what alternative proposal is being contemplated to retain the HIV testing services at City College in light of the decision to not fund these services with Ryan White CARE Act funds.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:
Judy Bari (By the entire Board)
Pam Levinson Sponsor Supervisor Bierman.
R. Russell Campbell (By the entire Board)
File 2-97-9
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of
3:58 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