JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, March 18 1996 - 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 Kevin Shelley presiding.
CALLING THE ROLL
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were
noted present:
Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisor Leal - 1.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Leal excused, on official leave of absence.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano,
moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Tuesday, February 20 and Monday, February 26, 1996, be
approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng,
Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
Presentation of Guests
Supervisor Kennedy introduced and welcomed a group of Bayview Hunters Point residents who are
participating in the Aboriginal Blackman Unlimited's construction skills training center program at the
Hunters Point Shipyard. The Program is sponsored in part by the San Francisco Energy Company.
Supervisor Ammiano introduced and welcomed a representative from our Sister City Esteli, Nicaragua.
Speaking through an interpreter the high school teacher conveyed the message of continued focus on
strengthening relationships between the cities and presented greetings from the Mayor of Esteli, Dr.
Ulises Gonzalez.
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Migden assumed the Chair for a brief period.
The President resumed the Chair.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendation of Rules Committee
Finally Passed
[Tour Bus Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Police Code to prohibit tour buses on 15th Avenue from Lake Street to the Presidio;
provisions of this ordinance shall expire on June 30, 1996. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Yaki, Bierman, Ammiano.
File 121-96-5.1, Ordinance No. 115-96
(Adds Section 1183.27.)
Finally passed.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Adopted
[Stop Signs, 46th Avenue and Vicente Street]
Resolution designating 46th Avenue and Vicente Street as an all-way
"Stop" intersection. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 18-96-2, Resolution No. 236-96
(Stop Signs - Establish
46th Avenue and Vicente Street, northwest and southeast corners,
stopping 46th Avenue, making this an all-way stop.)
Adopted.
[Stop Signs, 46th Avenue and Ulloa Street]
Resolution designating 46th Avenue and Ulloa Street as an all-way
"Stop" intersection. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 18-96-3, Resolution No. 237-96
(Stop Signs - Establish
46th Avenue and Ulloa Street, northwest and southeast corners,
stopping 46th Avenue, making this an all way stop.)
Adopted.
[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections.
(Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 18-96-5, Resolution No. 238-96
(Stop Signs - Establish
26th and Minnesota Streets, northwest and southeast corners,
stopping Minnesota Street traffic (makes this a 2-way STOP).
Cameron Way and Fitzgerald Street, northwest corner, stopping
Cameron Way traffic (stops the stem of this T-intersection).
Castro and Chenery Streets, northwest corner, stopping Castro Street
traffic (stops the stem of this T-intersection).
Diamond Heights Boulevard and Carnelian Way, stopping eastbound left
turns from Diamond Heights Boulevard (stops all approaches except
eastbound through movement).
Idora Avenue and Laguna Honda Boulevard, northeast and southwest
corners, stopping Idora Avenue traffic (makes this a 2-way Stop).
Prospect and Coso Avenues, southeast corner, stopping Prospect
Avenue traffic (stops the stem of this T-intersection).)
Adopted.
[Parking Regulations, Turk/Laguna Streets]
Resolution rescinding parking regulations at Turk Street. (Housing and
Land Use Committee)
File 19-96-4, Resolution No. 239-96
(Tow-Away, No Parking Anytime - Rescind
Turk Street, south side, from 260 feet to 510 feet east of Laguna
Street (250-foot zone, to be replaced by a red zone).
Adopted.
[Traffic Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting traffic regulations on various streets. (Housing
and Land Use Committee)
File 20-96-4, Resolution No. 240-96
(No U-Turns - Establish
Clarendon Avenue, eastbound, at Dellbrook Avenue.
Clarendon Avenue, eastbound, at Olympia Way.
Clarendon Avenue, eastbound, at Panorama Drive.
Clarendon Avenue, westbound, at Galewood Circle.
Clarendon Avenue, westbound, at Johnstone Drive.
Clarendon Avenue, westbound, at Oak Park Drive.
Clarendon Avenue, westbound, at median opening approximately 500
feet east of Olympia Way.
Yield Sign - Establish
Clipper Street and Diamond Heights Boulevard, southwest corner,
facing eastbound Clipper Street (presently uncontrolled).)
Adopted.
[Residential Parking Area "J", Sunset/Parnassus]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area
"J" in the Sunset/Parnassus Heights Area and adding to the list of
streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of
Parking and Traffic)
File 40-96-4, Resolution No. 244-96
Adopted.
[Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area
"S" in the Duboce Triangle Area and adding to the list of streets upon
which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and
Traffic)
File 40-96-5, Resolution No. 245-96
Adopted.
[Residential Parking Area "V", Balboa Park]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area
"V" in the Balboa Park Area and adding to the list of streets upon
which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and
Traffic)
File 40-96-6, Resolution No. 246-96
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation of Budget Committee
Adopted as Amended
(Supervisor Bierman dissenting in Committee.)
[Gift Acceptance, Police Department]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept, on behalf of the
San Francisco Police Department, a gift of two (2) helicopters from
the United States Department of Defense pursuant to the National
Defense Authorization Act for a one year pilot program and providing
for review. (Police Department)
File 38-96-4, Resolution No. 242-96
(March 11, 1996 - Consideration continued to March 18, 1996.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to amend
title, line five, after "Act" by adding "for a one year pilot program
and providing for review"; amend line 14, after "Defense" by adding
"for a one year pilot program to be reviewed by the Board of
Supervisors and the citizens of San Francisco at the end of the pilot
program".
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Migden,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Noes: Supervisor Bierman - 1.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Appropriation, Board of Supervisors]
Ordinance appropriating $169,000, Board of Supervisors, from Board
Reserve to purchase equipment necessary to provide gavel to gavel
coverage of Board meetings for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-23, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Appropriation, Police Department]
Ordinance appropriating $317,095, Police Department, of Traffic
Offender Fund Revenues to salaries, fringe benefits, contractual
services, materials and supplies, equipment and services of other
departments to conduct a traffic safety program for fiscal year
1995-96; providing for ratification of action previously taken and
placing $35,000 on reserve. (Controller)
File 101-95-33, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Appropriation, Mayor's Office]
Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Mayor's Office, from the General Fund
Reserve for salaries and fringe benefits for fiscal year 1995-96;
placing $13,493 on reserve (estimate of vested vacation and fringes).
(Mayor)
File 101-95-43, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Appropriation, Rent Arbitration Board]
Ordinance appropriating $78,279, Rent Arbitration Board, of Rent
Arbitration Board funds for salaries, management consulting services
and other professional services for the Rent Arbitration Board for
fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-59, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
Adopted
[Emergency Repair, Golden Gate Avenue and Capp Street Sewer]
Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works
to take necessary measures to protect the health, welfare and property
of the citizens of San Francisco by performing the necessary work to
replace structurally inadequate sewer in Golden Gate Avenue between
Arguello Boulevard and Willard Street, north and in Capp Street
between Adair Street and 152 feet northerly - $192,030. (Department
of Public Works)
File 28-96-3, Resolution No. 241-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Gift, Lyon Street Garden Maintenance]
Resolution accepting and acknowledging a gift of $38,393.08, provided
to the City and County by Lucille and George Jewett, Jr., for the
maintenance of the permitted Lyon Street Garden during the calendar
year 1995, and thanking Lucille and George Jewett, Jr., for their
generous and beneficial gift. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 38-96-6, Resolution No. 243-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Office of Affordable Housing Production Program]
Ordinance amending Planning Code, extending the duration of the Office
of Affordable Housing Production Program Ordinance, extending the
expiration date of interim guidelines credits, allocating $100,000
from the Affordable Housing Fund to update and expand studies showing
the relationship between office and other commercial development and
housing demand, adding findings on the City's current housing needs
and the validity of the formula for housing production requirements
for new office development, and providing for an evaluation of the
Ordinance. Sponsors Supervisors Migden, Bierman and Teng.
File 115-95-16, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 313.)
(City Planning Resolution No. 14013, adopted November 16, 1995.)
(General Rule Exclusion from Environmental Review.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Zoning Map Amendment, 2789 - 25th Street]
Ordinance adopting changes in land use classification as an amendment
to the Zoning Map of the City and County for property located at 2789
- 25th Street, Lot 13 in Assessor's Block 4277 from "P" Public Use
District to M-1, Light Industrial District and adopting findings
pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of City Planning)
File 36-96-1, Ordinance No.
(City Planning Resolution No. 14048, adopted January 25, 1996.)
(Exempt from Environmental Review, General Rule Exclusion.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Oakdale Ave/Quint Street Affordable Housing Special Use District]
Ordinance amending Planning Code, to create the Oakdale Avenue and
Quint Street Affordable Housing Special Use District, and finding
consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of City
Planning)
File 115-96-3, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 249.16.)
(City Planning Resolution No. 14045, adopted January 25, 1996.)
(Exempt from Environmental Review, General Rule Exclusion.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Zoning Map Amendments, Oakdale Avenue/Quint Street]
Ordinance adopting changes in property use districts reclassification
as amendments to the Zoning Map of the City and County, concerning
properties located at the southeasterly corner of Oakdale Avenue and
Quint Street, Lots 14 and 15 in Assessor's Block 5320 from an RH-2
(Residential House, Two-Family) District to an RH-2 District and the
Oakdale Avenue and Quint Street Affordable Housing Special Use
District; and finding consistency with the Master Plan priority
policies in Section 101.1 of the City Planning Code; companion measure
to File 115-96-3. (Department of City Planning)
File 36-96-2, Ordinance No.
(City Planning Resolution No. 14045, adopted January 25, 1996.)
(Exempt from Environmental Review under General Rule Exclusion.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Tour Bus Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Police Code, adding to the list of streets upon
which a tour bus restriction shall apply; portions of Green Street
(between Polk and Mason) and Vallejo Street (between Polk and Mason).
Sponsors Supervisors Teng and Bierman.
File 121-96-5, Ordinance No.
(Adds Sections 1183.27 and 1183.28.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Commercial Vehicle Weight Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, adding to the list of streets upon
which a commercial vehicle weight restriction shall apply; portions of
Green Street (between Polk and Mason) and Vallejo Street (between Polk
and Mason). Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman.
File 124-96-3, Ordinance No.
(Adds Sections 28.5.49 and 28.5.50.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
Adopted
[Liquor License, 1229 Cortland Avenue]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and
wine license to John O. Aghedo for the Nevada Market, located at 1229
Cortland Avenue, will serve the convenience and necessity of the
people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of
the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use
Committee)
File 223-96-4, Resolution No. 249-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Liquor License, Pier 39, Space G-11]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 21 off-sale general
alcohol beverage control license to Monika D. Steiner for Pier 39,
Space G-11, will serve the convenience and necessity of the people of
the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the
California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use
Committee)
File 223-96-5, Resolution No. 250-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Liquor License, 584 Pacific Avenue]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 40 on-sale beer
license to Jeffrey Oxenhorn for Korox, Inc. dba Dark Horse Coffee,
located at 584 Pacific Avenue, will serve the convenience and
necessity of the people of the City and County, in accordance with
Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code.
(Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-6, Resolution No. 251-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Keith McHenry, helicopter, police repression;
Leboriae P. Smoore, police brutality;
Jesus Gumban, employment discrimination;
Constance E. Kuruppv, police violence;
Carol Ann, police helicopter;
female speaker, police stalking;
Rodney, ballpark;
Lumir J. Cerny, weeds and overgrown plants, property line issue.
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 were introduced at a prior meeting of the Board with
action requested at this meeting. Any Supervisor may require these
measures to go to committee unless a motion to suspend the rules is
adopted by eight votes (or a unanimous vote if only six or seven
members are present). An "aye" vote is (a) a vote in favor of
suspending the rule requiring reference to committee, and (b) a vote
in favor of adoption of the measures. Eight votes (or a unanimous
vote if only six or seven members are present) is required.
Adopted
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Barbara Kaufman as a member of the
Board of Directors, Golden Gate, Highway and Transportation District.
(Clerk of the Board)
File 92-96-13, Resolution No. 248-96
(March 11, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 18,
1996.)
Supervisor Kaufman Excused from Voting
On advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Kaufman requested to be
excused from voting because of possible conflict of interest.
Thereupon, Supervisor Migden, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to
excuse Supervisor Kaufman from voting.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
The roll was then called on the pending legislation and it was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kennedy, Migden,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Excused: Supervisor Kaufman - 1.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
[Commend City College]
Resolution commending City College of San Francisco on the occasion of
its sixtieth anniversary and declaring the week of March 25th through
March 31st City College of San Francisco Week. Sponsors Supervisors Teng,
Bierman, Yaki, Migden, Shelley, Alioto, Kaufman, Hsieh, Kennedy.
File 6-96-34, Resolution No. 235-96
(March 11, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 18,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Hsieh,
Kennedy requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Willie B. Kennedy as a member and
Supervisors Sue Bierman and Tom Ammiano as alternate members to the
General Assembly, Association of Bay Area Governments. (Clerk of the
Board)
File 92-96-12, Resolution No. 247-96
(March 11, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 18,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Final Map, 68 McCoppin Street]
Motion approving final map of 68 McCoppin Street, a Condominium
Project, being a resubdivision of Lot 48 in Assessor's Block 3504, and
adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1.
(Department of Public Works)
File 58-96-8
(March 11, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 18,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Extend Time to Meet and Confer]
Motion extending time for negotiations pursuant to Charter Section
3.100-2 relating to salaries, benefits and working conditions and to
extend the date for final passage of ordinance on May 2, 1996.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 106-96-1
(March 11, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on March 18,
1996.)
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
IMMEDIATE ADOPTION CALENDAR
These measures are being introduced at this meeting. A unanimous vote
is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of
these measures to go to committee.
Adopted
[Leaves of Absence]
Resolution granting leaves of absence to various city and county
officers with permission to leave the state. (Clerk of the Board)
File 1-96-12, Resolution No. 234-96
(Willie Lewis Brown, Jr., Mayor, March 15 - 19; Mabel Teng, member,
Board of Supervisors, March 30 - April 3; Michael S. Strunsky,
Commissioner, Airports Commission, March 15 - 17, 1996.)
Adopted.
The foregoing item on the Immediate Adoption Calendar was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Migden, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[Appropriation, SB1255 Disproportionate Share]
Ordinance appropriating $20,000,000, Public Health-San Francisco
General Hospital, to participate in the SB1255 Disproportionate Share
Payment Program through the California Medical Assistance Commission
during fiscal year 1995-96; funded from miscellaneous Health
Department revenues. Supervisors Hsieh, Alioto presented. Referred to
Budget Committee with request it be considered on March 27, 1996.
File 101-95-068.
[Library Foundation Lease]
Ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between the San
Francisco Public Library and the
Library Foundation of San Francisco for use of space in the new Main
Library building for the performance of library-related services,
generation of revenues for Library Department purposes and assurance
of private funds to provide support on an ongoing basis for the San
Francisco Public Library system; and authorizing and approving certain
agreements directly with the Library Foundation as contemplated by
such MOU, including a lease of office space and an agreement giving
the Foundation the right to manage the meeting rooms, auditorium and
other space for private functions and special events and to charge
fees for such uses. Supervisors Kaufman, Alioto presented. Referred
to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered
at the April 9, 1996 meeting.
File 065-96-005.
[Political Consultants Reporting/Ethics Standards]
Draft ordinance establishing new requirements and regulations for
political consultants doing business in the City and County of San
Francisco. Supervisors Ammiano, Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Alioto
presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 097-96-013.
Referred to Board
[Lobos Creek Moratorium Rescission]
Resolution rescinding Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 48-96
concerning interim zoning controls that imposed the Lobos Creek
Conservation District moratorium extension. Supervisor Shelley
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 111-94-001.04.
[National Gun Violence Prevention Week]
Resolution proclaiming March 31, 1996 through April 4, 1996 "National
Gun Violence Prevention Week" in San Francisco. Supervisors Shelley,
Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee
Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 004-96-006.
[Commend Carole Migden]
Resolution commending Honorable Carole Migden for her service on the
Board of Supervisors and for her service to the people of the City and
County of San Francisco. Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Ammiano,
Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki presented.
Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
March 25, 1996.
File 006-96-035.
[Commend Richard Avanzino]
Resolution commending Mr. Richard Avanzino on the occasion of his 20th
anniversary as President of the San Francisco Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and for his visionary and innovative
approach for the care of animals; and urging his Honor, the Mayor, to
award Mr. Avanzino with the St. Francis of Assisi Award for his many
contributions to the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors
Alioto, Kaufman, Migden, Ammiano, Yaki, Bierman presented. Referred
to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 25,
1996.
File 006-96-036.
[Kids Voting USA]
Resolution commending Kids Voting USA for developing a future
generation of voters who will regard voting as vital to American life.
Supervisors Alioto, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for
Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 006-96-037.
[State Legislation, AB 638, SB 2136, SB 1900]
Resolution opposing AB 638, SB 2136 and SB 1900 relating to concealed
weapons. Supervisors Shelley, Alioto presented. Referred to Board
for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 012-96-013.
[FBI Vietnamese-American Recruitment Project]
Resolution communicating serious concerns to the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) regarding their project recruiting
Vietnamese-American emigres to report on "spies" in their community
and supporting the Southeast Asian Community Center's protest against
this project. Supervisors Yaki, Ammiano
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 013-96-010.
[Relocation of SSA's Region IX Offices]
Resolution urging the Social Security Administration to reconsider the
proposal to relocate the SSA's Region IX offices from San Francisco to
the Western Program Services in Richmond, California. Supervisor Yaki
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 013-96-011.
[Immigrants' Rights]
Resolution urging support for the efforts throughout California and
across the nation to defend the rights of immigrants. Supervisors
Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without
Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 013-96-012.
[Election, Proposition 203, Education Bond]
Resolution supporting Proposition 203, Education Bond, on the March 26,
1996 statewide ballot. Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Ammiano, Shelley,
Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee
Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 060-96-004.
[Vencor/Hillhaven Labor Dispute]
Resolution calling upon Vencor (Hillhaven) to resolve their labor
dispute in a manner that is consistent with the highest quality
patient care and harmonious labor relations and to employ adequate
staff to ensure prompt care and provide proper training; and urging
the Mayor to urge the Health Services Commission to notify plan
holders of any contracts for skilled nursing facilities providing
"subacute" services and providing a choice of alternative nursing
homes upon request; and forwarding a copy of this resolution to San
Francisco's State Legislators. Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Ammiano,
Bierman, Migden, Yaki, Teng, Hsieh presented. Referred to Board for
Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 176-96-002.
[Lobos Creek Protection, City Agencies]
Resolution urging the Mayor to urge City agencies, commissions and
departments to adopt and implement construction management practices
to protect Lobos Creek from potential adverse impacts of governmental
activities and construction work within the vicinity of Lobos Creek.
Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without
Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 233-96-002.
[Lobos Creek Protection, National Park Service]
Resolution requesting the National Park Service to adopt and implement
construction management practices to protect Lobos Creek from
potential adverse impacts of governmental activities and construction
work within the Presidio in the vicinity of Lobos Creek and requesting
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of this
resolution to the appropriate federal officials. Supervisor Shelley
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 233-96-003.
Requests for Hearings:
[Litigation, Overman v. San Francisco]
Report on the status of pending litigation of Overman versus San
Francisco (Superior Court No. 970-936). Supervisor Ammiano presented.
Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be
considered on March 26, 1996.
File 045-96-018.
[Litigation, Slade v. Stephens]
Report on the status of pending litigation of Slade versus Stephens (U.
S. District Court No. 95-0675-SI). Supervisor Ammiano presented.
Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be
considered on March 26, 1996.
File 045-96-019.
[Disability Access, New Superior Court House]
Hearing to examine the level of compliance with all applicable laws for
disabled access at the new Superior Court House currently under
construction at McAllister and Polk Streets. Supervisor Yaki
presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 198-96-001.
Motions:
Referred to Board
[Closed Session]
Motion that the Board of Supervisors meet in closed session with the
City Attorney to determine whether the City should initiate litigation
against Viacom and/or TCI related to telecommunications franchise
issues, as permitted by Government Code Section 59456.9. Supervisors
Ammiano, Alioto presented. Scheduled for Board meeting of April 1,
1996 by direction of the President.
File 032-96-001.
[Local Emergency, Needle Exchange Program]
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 Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Migden,
Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption
Without Committee Reference Calendar March 25, 1996.
File 030-96-001.05.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 045-96-017. [Morales v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of
litigation of Epitacia Morales against the City and County of San
Francisco by payment of $40,000. (Superior Court No. 966-482). (City
Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 062-96-001. [Lake Merced Restaurant/Bar Lease Amendment]
Ordinance approving lease amendment with the Lake Merced Restaurant
and Bar, extending the agreement to May 31, 2002. (Recreation and
Park Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 065-96-004. [Land Lease, SFUSD - PTC] Ordinance authorizing and
approving a thirty-five year lease with the San Francisco Unified
School District, of certain school district property, located at
Newcomer High School; and ratifying previous actions. (Public
Transportation Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor
Committee.
File 090-96-001. [Landmark, North End Police Station/Garage] Ordinance
designating the North End Police Station and Garage as Landmark No.
218 pursuant to Article 10 of the City Planning Code. (Department of
City Planning) (City Planning Resolution No. 14066, adopted 3/7/96.)
(Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 479, adopted
9/20/95.) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 093-95-001.01. [Amendment to MOU, Staff and Per Diem Nurses]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 178-95 to implement the terms of an
amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service
Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO and the City and
County of San Francisco for Staff Nurse and Per Diem Nurses extending
the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding through June 30, 1997.
(Also see Files 103-95-1 and 103-95-2). Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 101-95-062. [Appropriation, Police Department-OCC] Ordinance
appropriating $71,133, Police Department, from the General Fund
Reserve for professional services, rent, other current expenses,
materials and supplies and services of other departments for the
relocation of the Office of Citizen Complaints for fiscal year 1995-96
(accommodate new staff required per Proposition G). RO #95169.
(Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-95-063. [Appropriations, Airport] Ordinance appropriating
$563,000, Airport, of San Francisco Airport Operating Funds for
salaries and mandatory fringe benefits for the creation of thirty
seven (37) positions to support the implementation of the Master Plan
for fiscal year 1995-96; companion measure to File 102-95-17. RO
#95170. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-95-064. [Appropriation, Airport] Ordinance appropriating
$671,000, Airport, of San Francisco Airport Operating Funds for
overtime to support increased security mandated by the Federal
Aviation Administration for fiscal year 1995-96. RO #95171.
(Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-95-065. [Appropriation, Department of Human Resources]
Ordinance appropriating $485,500, Department of Human Resources, from
the General Fund Reserve for salaries, fringe benefits, professional
services and services of other departments for the creation of ten
(10) positions to provide the department with additional support for
labor negotiations for fiscal year 1995-96; companion measure to File
102-95-16. RO #95172. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-95-066. [Appropriation, Tax Collector/Treasurer/Assessor]
Ordinance appropriating $571,428, Tax Collector/Treasurer and
Assessor, from the General Fund Reserve for salaries and mandatory
fringe benefits to implement an Arbitrator's Award increasing rates of
pay of Real Property Auditors and Appraisers retroactive to July 1994
for fiscal year 1995-96. RO #95173. (Controller) Referred to Budget
Committee.
File 101-95-067. [Appropriation, Airport] Ordinance appropriating
$81,065,500, Airport, of 1992 Airport Revenue Bond proceeds for
capital improvements and professional services to implement the Master
Plan Mitigation Noise Insulation Program for fiscal year 1995-96. RO
#95174. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 102-95-016. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, DHR] Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1995/96) Department of
Human Resources, reflecting the creation of ten (10) positions
(Classifications 1244 Senior Personnel Analyst (2), 1242 Personnel
Analyst (2), 1818 MIS Specialist II (1), 1832 Senior Administrative
Analyst (1), 1426 Senior Clerk Typist (1), 1281 Employee Relations
Representative (1), 1203 Personnel Technician (2)); companion measure
to File 101-95-65. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to
Budget Committee.
File 102-95-017. [Salary Ordinance Amendment, Airport] Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1995/96),
Airport, reflecting the creation of thirty-seven (37) positions
(Classifications 1368 Special Assistant IX (1), 1370 Special Assistant
XI (1), 1404 Clerk (1), 1424 Clerk Typist (1), 1426 Sr. Clerk Typist
(1), 1632 Sr. Account Clerk (1), 1764 Mail/Reproduction Service Supt.
(1), 1802 Research Assistant (1), 1844 Sr. Management Assistant (2),
3554 Associate Registrar (1), 7334 Stationary Engineer (2), 7335 Sr.
Stationary Engineer (1), 7342 Locksmith (1), 7347 Plumber (2), 7348
Steamfitter (2), 9203 Sr. Airport Comm. Dispatcher (2), 9209 Police
Service Aide (12), 9222 Airport Operations Coordinator (3)); companion
measure to File 101-95-63. (Department Human Resources) Referred to
Budget Committee.
File 155-96-001. [Reward Authorization] Ordinance authorizing payment
of reward to Doe One. (Mayor) Referred to Budget Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 040-96-009. [Residential Parking Area "U", South of Market]
Resolution amending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area
"U" in the South of Market Area. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 048-96-010. [Settlement of Claim, Gary and Anita Godwin]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Gary
and Anita Godwin by payment of $12,500. (City Attorney) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 089-96-001. [SDI Coverage, 1364 Special Assistant V] Resolution
authorizing enrollment of classification 1364 Special Assistant V into
the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human
Resources) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 089-96-002. [SDI Coverage, 1362 Special Assistant III] Resolution
authorizing enrollment of classification 1362 Special Assistant III
into the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human
Resources) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 143-96-001. [Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Program] Resolution
authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San
Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept, and expend funds in the
amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for a project
known as the "Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Program" and agreeing
to provide a cash match in the amount of Forty Nine Thousand Seven
Hundred Sixty-Three ($49,763.00) Dollars. (Police Commission)
Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-004. [Paratransit Broker Contract Amendment] Resolution
approving amendment to Paratransit Broker Agreement with Cerenio
Management Group. (Also see File 172-91-5). (Public Transportation
Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
Requests Granted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply
with the following requests:
By Supervisor Kennedy, that letter be sent to Director, Department of
Parking and Traffic, requesting a comprehensive report that includes
the current existing locations in the City and County of San Francisco
that have tour bus restrictions.
By Supervisor Kennedy, that letter be sent to Alcoholic Beverage and
Control requesting a report which
includes demographic information on the number of liquor, beer and wine
licenses issued in the City and County of San Francisco, as well as
the locations.
By Supervisor Kennedy, that City Attorney prepare legislation which
would impose a moratorium on issuance of liquor, beer and wine
licenses until a study or report is compiled which includes
demographic information on the number of liquor, beer and wine
licenses issued in the City and County of San Francisco, as well as
the locations.
By Supervisor Shelley, that City Attorney prepare ordinance to extend
the Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise/Local
Business Enterprise ordinance.
By Supervisor Shelley, that City Attorney prepare legislation to place
a bond measure on the November ballot concerning improvements to the
DeYoung Museum.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to
the memory of the following deceased:
William C. Blake (By the entire Board)
Chris Christensen (By the entire Board)
Ti-Wuh Wang (By the entire Board)
File 2-96-12
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:40 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 April 15, 1996
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 said Board on the
date stated and was approved as recited.
John L. Taylor
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors