JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, April 29, 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.
CALLING THE ROLL
In the absence of President Kevin Shelley, the meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by the Acting
Clerk. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 7.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisors Alioto, Kennedy, Shelley - 3.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Alioto was noted present at 2:06 p.m.
Supervisor Kennedy was noted present at 2:08 p.m.
Election of President Pro Tempore
Following roll call of attendance by the Acting Clerk, Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Hsieh,
moved that Supervisor Kaufman be appointed President Pro Tempore.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 7.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Kennedy, Shelley - 3.
Supervisor Shelley Excused
The Acting Clerk stated Supervisor Shelley requested to be excused from attending today's meeting.
Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to excuse Supervisor Shelley.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Hsieh, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano,
moved that the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, April 8, 1996 be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Kennedy, Shelley - 2.
Suspension of the Rules
Presentation Made
Supervisor Hsieh, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to suspend Rule 2.21 of the Rules of Order of the
Board of Supervisors to make a presentation.
Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1
Supervisors Hsieh, Teng and Yaki presented a Certificate of Honor to
Kai-Ping Liu, reporter for the Sing Tao Daily and recipient of his
United States Citizenship the preceeding week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Finally Passed
[MOU, Local 580]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Cement Masons Union, Local 580 and the City and County for
the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-3, Ordinance No. 162-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 718]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers Union, Local 718 and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-4, Ordinance No. 163-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 4]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades,
Local 4 and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-5, Ordinance No. 164-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Institutional Police Officers Association]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the San Francisco Institutional Police Officers Association
and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-7, Ordinance No. 165-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 377]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Ironworkers-Bridge, Structural Ornamental and Reinforced,
Local Union 377 and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996
through June 30, 1977. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-8, Ordinance No. 166-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 34]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf & Dock
Builders, Local Union No. 34 and the City and County for the period
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-9, Ordinance No. 167-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 38]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local Union No. 38 and the City
and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-10, Ordinance No. 168-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 16]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees &
Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada,
Local 16 and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-11, Ordinance No. 169-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 40]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Roofers, Local 40 and the City and County for the period
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-12, Ordinance No. 170-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 22]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Bay Counties District Council of Carpenters, Carpenters,
Local 22 and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-13, Ordinance No. 171-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 261]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a 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. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-14, Ordinance No. 172-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 1414]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Peninsula Automotive Mechanics Lodge, No. 1414,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO
and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-15, Ordinance No. 173-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 3, Operating Engineers]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 of the International
Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO and the City and County for the
period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-16, Ordinance No. 174-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 36]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Bricklayers, Stone Masons Terrazza Mechanics, Marble
Masons, Pointers, Caulkers and Cleaners, Local 3/Hodcarriers, Local 36
and the City and County. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-17, Ordinance No. 175-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 3, Supervising Probation Officers]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement between Operating Engineers Local 3 bargaining for
Supervising Probation Officers and the City and County for the period
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-18, Ordinance No. 176-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Local 66]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Plasterers and Shophands, Local 66 and the City and County
for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor
Shelley.
File 93-96-19, Ordinance No. 177-96
Finally passed.
[MOU, Unrepresented Employees]
Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and
County whose compensations are subject to the provisions of Section
8.409 of the Charter in classes not represented by an employee
organization, and establishing working schedules and conditions of
employment and methods of payment, effective July 1, 1996.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-96-20, Ordinance No. 178-96
Finally passed.
Passed for Second Reading
[CCSF v. Glimidakis, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the litigation of City and County
v. Vasilios and Christine Glimidakis, et al., of Forty Thousand
Dollars ($40,000). (City Attorney)
File 46-96-6, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 963-377)
Passed for second reading.
[Lease Modification, Port/Franciscan Restaurant]
Ordinance approving third amendment to lease of real property between
the Franciscan Restaurant and the City and County operating by and
through the Port Commission for restaurant and retail uses at Pier
43-1/2, Fishermans' Wharf. (Port)
File 65-96-7, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[Prop J Contract, Legal Services, District Attorney]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that legal
process server services can be practically performed for the District
Attorney, Family Support Bureau, by a private contractor for a lower
cost than similar services performed by City and County employees.
(District Attorney)
File 25-96-5, Resolution No. 362-96
Adopted.
[Gift Acceptance, Wosser Estate]
Resolution authorizing the Public Library to accept and expend a gift
from the estate of Margaret Frances Wosser not to exceed the amount of
$10,000. (Public Library)
File 38-96-8, Resolution No. 364-96
Adopted.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Adopted
[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various
locations. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 19-96-6, Resolution No. 359-96
(No Parking Anytime - Establish
Moscow Street, east side, from Excelsior Avenue to 36 feet southerly
(36-foot zone).
Two-Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Except Sunday - Rescind
Evans Avenue, both sides, between Lane and Mendell Streets;
Evans Avenue, south side, between Keith and Lane Streets.
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (One-Hour Time Limit, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Monday Through Saturday) - Establish
Thirtieth Street, north side, from Church Street to 80 feet westerly
(80-foot zone accommodating four parking stalls);
Day Street, north side, from Church Street to 36 feet easterly
(36-foot zone accommodating two parking stalls).
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (Two-Hour Time Limit, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Monday Through Saturday) - Establish
Thirteenth Street, south side, from South Van Ness Avenue to 310
feet easterly (310-foot zone along raised traffic island);
Thirteenth Street (South Service Road), south side, from South Van
Ness Avenue to 365 feet easterly (365-foot zone).)
Adopted.
[Traffic Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting traffic regulations at various locations. (Housing
and Land Use Committee)
File 20-96-5, Resolution No. 360-96
(One-Way Street - Establish
Florida Street, east roadway, northbound, from Fifteenth Street to
210 feet southerly (210-foot zone).
Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime - Establish
Portola Drive, north side, from Burnett Avenue to 290 feet easterly
(290-foot zone replacing existing red zone).
Street Closed to Vehicular Traffic, Except Muni and Bicycles -
Establish
Duboce Avenue, from Church Street to 280 feet easterly (280-foot
zone).
No Right Turn, Except Muni - Establish
Church Street, northbound, at Duboce Avenue.)
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation of Housing and Land Use Committee
Consideration Continued
[Liquor License/1745 Folsom Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and
wine license to Jennifer Kitchen for Rainbow Grocery, located at 1745
Folsom Street, 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 223-96-10, Resolution No.
(April 8, 1996 - Consideration continued to April 29, 1996.)
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue
consideration to May 20, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Appropriation, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance appropriating $5,687,710, Department of Public Works, of
1996A City Hall Improvement Bond Fund proceeds for design and
construction of non-seismic improvements at City Hall, for bond
issuance costs for the offices of the Chief Administrative Officer,
Controller and the City Attorney and for repayment of the General Fund
advance for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-71.1, Ordinance No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Appropriation, Public Utilities Commission-Hetch Hetchy]
Ordinance appropriating and rescinding $77,002, Public Utilities
Commission-Hetch Hetchy, of Hetch Hetchy Operating Funds, to create
and delete six (6) positions for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-72, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Salary Ordinance Amendment]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,
1995/96) Public Utilities, Hetch Hetchy project, reflecting the
creation of six (6) positions; companion measure to File 101-95-72.
(Department of Human Resources)
File 102-95-18, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Appropriation, Chief Administrative Officer]
Ordinance appropriating $275,500, Chief Administrative Officer, of
Redevelopment Agency revenue for salaries, professional services, and
services of other departments to allow the CAO's office to assist the
Redevelopment Agency with urban design guidelines for the
Mid-Embarcadero Roadway replacement and open space projects for fiscal
year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-73, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Appropriation, 911 CAD Interim System]
Ordinance appropriating $5,337,594, Police Department, for purchase and
installation of an interim Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD/911) System
including professional services, services of other departments and
overtime; funded from the General Fund Reserve (established from the
1994-95 one time accounting adjustment); providing for ratification of
action previously taken. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Kennedy.
File 101-95-74, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Kennedy requested to
be added as co-sponsor.
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the Acting President, Supervisor Leal assumed the
Chair so the Acting President could participate in the debate from the
floor.
[New Jobs Tax Credit Extension]
Ordinance amending Part III, Municipal Code, extending the expiration
date of the New Jobs Tax Credit to December 31, 2002. Sponsors Supervisors
Kaufman, Leal, Hsieh, Bierman, Teng.
File 127-96-2, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 906B.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be
added as co-sponsor.
Adopted
[Sewer Emergency]
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 Francisco Street between
Larkin Street and mid-block Polk Street, Lansing Street between First
Street and Guy Place, Twenty-Third Avenue between Clement Street and
Geary Boulevard and Bannam Place between Green Street and Union
Street. (Department of Public Works)
File 28-96-4, Resolution No. 363-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Public Notices, Plain]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to require that items on
agendas of meetings of policy bodies of the City and County should be
written in plain English and to require that public notices mailed by
city departments, boards, agencies and commissions to residents be
written in plain English and advise the public how they may submit
written comments to city officials regarding the subject of public
meetings and hearings. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Bierman, Shelley.
File 97-96-14.1, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 67.7;
Adds Section 67.7-1.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Shelley requested to
be added as co-sponsor.
The Acting President resumed the Chair.
[Hold Harmless Agreement with Caltrans]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, regarding hold harmless
agreements with various city departments and to California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) for the purpose of obtaining encroachment
permits from the State. (Department of Public Works)
File 97-96-15, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 1.49.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Muni Railway Regional Trip Planning Agreement]
Ordinance approving a contract between the City, through its Municipal
Railway, and three Bay Area transit agencies, to provide regional
database for route, schedule and fare information so that passengers
can plan regional trips. (Public Transportation Commission)
File 172-96-7, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted
[Prop. J Contract, Security Guard Services]
Resolution concurring retroactively, with the Controller's
determination that security guard services can practically be
performed at the Bureaus of Engineering and Construction Management
Offices at 1680 Mission Street by private contractor for a lower cost
than if the services were performed by City employees. (Department of
Public Works)
File 25-96-4, Resolution No. 361-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted as Amended
[Election, California Civil Rights Initiative]
Resolution establishing policy opposing the California Civil Rights
Initiative, joining the Mayor in his efforts to oppose this measure
and educate the San Francisco electorate about its negative impact on
the City and County and supporting the efforts of "Freedom Summer
1996". Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Leal, Alioto, Ammiano, Yaki, Shelley,
Kaufman, Kennedy, Bierman, Hsieh.
File 60-96-3, Resolution No. 366-96
Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved an Amendment of
the Whole bearing same title.
Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Shelley, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Bierman, Hsieh requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Adopted as Amended
[State Grant - African American History Network]
Resolution authorizing City Librarian, retroactively, to apply for
Library Services and Construction Act funds from the California State
Library for the African American History Network II. There are direct
costs of eight percent (8%) contained in the budget of this grant.
(Public Library)
File 147-96-3, Resolution No. 367-96
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved to amend line
17 to delete "accept and expend" before the word "funds".
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted
[State Grant - Reduce Air Pollution, Motor Vehicles]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of
Parking and Traffic or his designee, to accept and expend $1,306,200
from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air in the Bay Area for
programs and projects to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles;
waiving indirect costs; and placing $913,000 on reserve. (Department
of Parking and Traffic)
File 192-96-2, Resolution No. 368-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Special Truck Loading Zones and Yellow Zones]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, regarding the designation of special
truck loading zones and yellow zones. (Department of Parking and
Traffic)
File 124-96-4, Ordinance No.
(Amends Sections 33.3, 38.B, and 38.B.1.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted
[Liquor License Transfer, 1416 Haight Street]
Resolution opposing the request for transfer of a Type 21 off-sale
general alcohol beverage control license for Fouady Y. Kazzouh for New
Lite Market, from 1806 Irving Street to 1416 Haight Street, and
determining that it will not 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 223-96-11, Resolution No. 369-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
[Liquor License Transfer to 2702 - 24th Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of Type 21 off-sale general
alcohol beverage control License #21-128874 to Nho Thi Nguyen for N &
V Grocery Store, located at 2702 - 24th Street, from Walgreens Store
located at 1979 Mission Street, 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; with
condition. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-12, Resolution No. 370-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Noes: Supervisor Kennedy - 1.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Consideration Continued
[Liquor License Transfer, 3165 Steiner Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general
alcohol beverage control license for Basher A. El-Yousef for Hollow
Cow Market and Delicatessen, from 2100 Chestnut Street to 3165 Steiner
Street, 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; with condition. (Housing and Land Use
Committee)
File 223-96-13, Resolution No.
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved to continue
consideration to May 6, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Adopted
[Liquor License Transfer, 2298 Mission Street]
Resolution opposing the request for the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale
general alcohol beverage control license for Raymond Tsang for City
Discount Meat & Grocery Store, from 2780 - 21st Street to 2298 Mission
Street, and determining that it will not serve the convenience and
necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in
accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and
Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-14, Resolution No. 371-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Recommendation of Select Committee on Charter Implementation
Rereferred to Committee
[Former Charter Provisions]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, making necessary changes to
conform to the 1996 Charter relating to officers of the City and
County; emergency succession to the Mayor; contractual authority
limitation; Board of Supervisors, City Administrator; Controller;
District Attorney; City Planning; Police; Fire; and providing an
effective date of July 1, 1996. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 97-96-19, Ordinance No.
(Adds Sections 1.49, 2.1-1, 2.6-4, 2.6-5, 2A.10, 2A.14, 2A.18,
2A.19, 2A.20, 2A.70, 2.6-6, 2A.50, 2A.51, 2A.75, 2A.76, 2A.77,
2A.78, 2A.79, 2A.80, 2A.81, 2A.90, 2A.91, 2A.92, 2A.93, 2A.94,
2A.95, 2A.96, and 2A.97, to codify 1932 Charter sections 1.103,
2.101, 2.203, 2.203-3, 3.100, 3.201, 3.301, 3.302, 3.303, 3.402,
3.502, 3.523, 3.529, 3.531, 3.533, 3.534, 3.535, 3.537, 3.538,
3.539, 3.540, 3.541, 3.542, 3.543, 3.544, 3.545, 3.546 and 3.547.)
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to rerefer to
Committee.
Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Conference with City Attorney - Litigation
From the President
Adopted
[Closed Session]
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the
City Attorney for the purpose of reviewing the City's position on
whether the City should initiate litigation against Viacom and/or TCI
related to telecommunications franchise issues, as permitted by
Government Code Section 59456.9(c). Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Ammiano.
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Recess
The Board recessed at the hour of 3:07 p.m. to convene in closed
session. The Board reconvened at 3:30 p.m.
Calling the Roll
On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
Quorum present.
Report on Closed Session
The Deputy City Attorney stated that the Board took no action in
closed session.
Adopted
Motion that the Board of Supervisors finds that it is in the best
interest of the public and elects not to disclose its closed session
deliberations in pending employee relations negotiations.
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman,
Kennedy, Leal, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisor Shelley - 1.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Eula Walters, opposing any construction on Ferry Park;
Zander, supporting Mayor's plan for City Hall;
John Barbey, unauthorized tree cutting;
Leboriae Smoore, police brutality;
Jeffery Auman, harassment of homeless.
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.
Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
Supervisor Leal requested that the following measure be severed from
the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered
separately.
Adopted as Amended
[Pedestrian Safety Awareness]
Resolution urging the Mayor and all Department Heads to promote
increased awareness of pedestrian safety by participating in the San
Francisco Pedestrian Task Forces' SEE Pedestrian campaign.
Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Kaufman, Yaki, Ammiano.
File 239-96-1, Resolution No. 372-96
(April 22, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on April 29,
1996.)
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to amend line 11
by inserting the words "Senior Action Network, Department of Parking
and Traffic" following the words "Mayor's Office,"
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki,
Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsors.
The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items
on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar.
For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
Adopted
[Commend Charity Cultural Services Center]
Resolution commending the Charity Cultural Services Center for thirteen
years of assisting low-income immigrant families and for helping these
families to become self-sufficient through education and job training.
Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman,
Hsieh.
File 6-96-51, Resolution No. 353-96
(April 22, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on April 29,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Teng,
Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend Pacific Asian American Women]
Resolution commending the Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area
Coalition and the 1996 Recipients of the Woman Warrior Awards.
Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Shelley, Leal, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman,
Hsieh.
File 6-96-56, Resolution No. 354-96
(April 22, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on April 29,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Yaki, Ammiano,
Bierman, Hsieh requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend Walden House, Sheriff's Department]
Resolution commending Walden House and the San Francisco Sheriff's
Department for the Sisters in Sober Treatment, Empowered for Recovery
(SISTER) project. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Ammiano,
Bierman.
File 6-96-57, Resolution No. 355-96
(April 22, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on April 29,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Teng, Ammiano,
Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Gift, Police Horse Trailer]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept, on behalf of the
San Francisco Police Department, the gift of a horse trailer from
Wells Fargo Bank. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Teng.
File 38-96-10, Resolution No. 365-96
(April 22, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on April 29,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be
added as co-sponsor.
The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
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 1-96-18, Resolution No. 352-96
(Willie L. Brown, Jr., Mayor, Office of the Mayor, April 28 - 29;
Shirley Bierly, Commissioner, Residential Rent Board, April 24 -
27; Dennis P. Bouey, Executive Director, Port of San Francisco,
March 21 - 24; Mary E. Burns, General Manager, Recreation and Park
Department, March 22 - 26; Edward A. Chow, Commissioner, Health
Commission, April 12 - 28; Joyce Mobley Corrigan, Member, Film and
Video Arts Commission, March 15 - 19; Robert H. Feldman, Executive
Director, Board of Permit Appeals, January 25 - 28; Sandra R.
Hernandez, M.D., Director, Department of Public Health, January 28
- 29; Bobbie Sue Hood, President, Building Inspection Commission,
March 11 - 12; Caryl Ito, Commissioner, Commission on the Status of
Women, February 8 - 18; Fred H. Lau, Chief, Police Department,
March 18 - 24; Jerry Levine, Member, City Planning Commission,
March 8 - 17; Calvin Louie, Commissioner, Human Rights Commission,
January 13 - 18; Jane Morrison, President Elect, Social Services
Commission, March 14 - 26; A. Lee Munson, Commissioner, Civil
Service Commission, March 5 - 8; Harry S. Parker, III, Director,
Fine Arts Museums, April 17 -28; Manuel A. Rosales, Commissioner,
Redevelopment Agency, March 9 - 20 and April 20 - 23; Emily Sano,
Director, Asian Art Museum, March 9 - 27; Mauri Schwartz, Vice
President, Board of Permit Appeals, February 9 - 11, March 15 - 17,
May 22 - 27 and July 21 -31; Fran A. Streets, Commissioner, Public
Library Commission, January 17 - 19; Andrew Sun, Commissioner,
Public Transportation Commission, April 26 - 28; Ian Wilson, Chair,
Asian Art Museum Commission and Foundation, April 16 - May 1 and
May 8 -11, 1996.)
Adopted.
The foregoing item on the Immediate Adoption Calendar was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
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 two motions.
Adopted
[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that the resolutions
being considered at this time are purely commendatory.
Supervisor Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board finds 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 Kennedy, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted
[Commending Justice Ming W. Chin]
Resolution commending Justice Ming W. Chin on his appointment as
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California and declaring
April 30, 1996 "Justice Ming W. Chin Day" in San Francisco.
File 006-96-060, Resolution No. 356-96
Supervisors Hsieh, Kaufman, Yaki, Shelley, Teng, Bierman, Leal,
Ammiano, Kennedy, Alioto presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
[Mission High School Health Center]
Resolution commending Mission High School and San Francisco State
University's College of Nursing on the occasion of the opening
celebration of the expanded Mission High School Health Center for
their collaborative efforts in establishing a model school-based
health center.
File 6-96-61, Resolution No. 357-96
Supervisors Leal, Ammiano, Yaki, Bierman, Teng, Kaufman presented
for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
[Commending Hoy Ping Benevolent Association]
Resolution commending Hoy Ping Benevolent Association and declaring May
4, 1996 "Hoy Ping Benevolent Association Day" in San Francisco.
File 006-96-062, Resolution No. 358-96
Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley presented
for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Hsieh, Kaufman, Kennedy, Leal,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Alioto, Shelley - 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[Possessory Interest Taxes]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, by adding Section 6.63-1 to
provide that all agreements for private use of city property include
an acknowledgment of the private party's potential liability for
possessory interest taxes unless the Board of Supervisors specifically
authorizes and approves the city's assumption of any such liability,
and by adding Section 6.63-2 relating to reports to the Assessor; and
amending Chapter 23 to refer to these new sections. Supervisor
Ammiano presented. Referred to Budget Committee.
File 097-96-011.01.
[Summer Youth Employment Credit]
Draft Ordinance amending Part III, Articles 12-A and 12-B by adding
Sections to provide for credits against the payroll expense tax and
the business tax for businesses hiring youths between the ages of 14
and 21 for the summer; and providing that the provisions of these
credits expire on December 31, 2001. Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Ammiano,
Bierman, Teng, Alioto, Kaufman presented. Referred to Budget
Committee.
File 127-96-005.
Referred to Board
[Commending Joanne Hayes-White, Lorrie Kalos]
Resolution commending Joanne Hayes-White and Lorrie Kalos, the first
two women captains of the San Francisco Fire Department and the San
Francisco Fire Department. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to
Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 006-96-059.
[Angel Island State Park]
Resolution supporting the use of East Garrison Docking Facility, Angel
Island State Park, by Golden Gate Ferries. Supervisor Kennedy Bierman
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 012-96-024.
[Expansion of Point Reyes National Seashore]
Resolution supporting legislation endorsed by President Clinton to
preserve and expand Point Reyes National Seashore and urging the
United States House of Representatives and United States Senate to
support such legislation. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to
Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 013-96-016.
[Supporting Brooke Amendment]
Resolution supporting the continuation of the principals of the Brooke
Amendment and opposing any congressional attempts at its repeal.
Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without
Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 013-96-017.
[Passport Applications]
Resolution authorizing the County Clerk-Recorder to accept passport
applications pursuant to a designation of authority from the United
States Department of State. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to
Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 013-96-018.
[Golden Gate National Recreation Area]
Resolution urging the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to
rent/lease the Presidio Chapel or a comparable building to be used for
approximately two years by the Jones Memorial United Methodist Church
for the purpose of holding Sunday services and related meetings.
Supervisor Kennedy presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without
Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 013-96-019.
[City Hall Security Devices]
Resolution urging the Chief Administrative Officer to request
supplemental appropriation of sufficient funds to reinstate City Hall
security devices. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for
Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 186-96-002.
[Retirement Board Divestment-Tobacco Companies]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Retirement Board to divest holdings
in securities of publicly traded companies that derive revenue from
the sale of tobacco products and further urging the California State
Legislature to pass legislation barring state and municipal pension
funds from holding tobacco stocks. Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Yaki,
Bierman, Kennedy, Leal, Hsieh, Kaufman, Teng presented. Referred to
Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 210-96-001.
Charter Amendments:
Referred to Committee
[Charter Amendment, Retiree COLA Proposal]
Charter Amendment (Skeletal) to create a "Reserve for Additional Cost
of Living Adjustment" account financed from excess earnings over
estimated revenue for the fiscal year to allow up to three per cent
(3%) COLA for Miscellaneous, Police and Fire retirees and provide
three dollars ($3.00) per month for persons who retired on or before
December 30, 1979, payable only if there are sufficient funds in the
"Reserve for Additional Cost of Living Adjustment" account. Supervisor
Bierman presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 246-96-001.
Requests for Hearings:
[Laguna Honda Hospital Hiring Freeze]
Hearing to consider the hiring freeze at Laguna Honda Hospital for
fiscal years 1994-95 and 1995-96 and the forseeable future as stated
by the Director of Health. Supervisor Kennedy presented. Referred to
Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee.
File 030-96-010.
[Chronicle/Examiner Merger]
Hearing to consider the impact of the proposed merger of the San
Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Examiner. Supervisor
Ammiano presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 112-96-003.
[Hayes Valley Relocation]
Hearing to consider the Hayes Valley Relocation as it relates to where
residents are going; how the relocation is being done; and who is in
charge of the relocation of Hayes Valley residents; including review
of the Relocation Plan for Hayes Valley. Supervisors Kennedy, Bierman
presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee with
request it be considered on May 14, 1996.
File 206-96-001.
[Status of Bernal Development]
Hearing to consider the status of Bernal Development; the involvement
of the Bernal Housing Tenant Association/residents in the overall
relocation of residents; the architectural reconfiguration, and the
integration of services. Supervisors Kennedy, Bierman presented.
Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee.
File 206-96-002.
[Alternative Employee Work Schedules]
Hearing to consider efforts to promote the adoption of alternative
employee work schedules by City and County Departments and Agencies to
improve efficiency and promote improved employee morale. Supervisor
Ammiano presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 222-96-002.
[Treasure Island]
Hearing to consider a plan for an amateur sports participation program
which has been proposed as an interim use for Treasure Island.
Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Select Committee on Base
Closures with request it be considered on May 21, 1996.
File 244-96-002.
Motions:
Referred to Board
[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, Teng,
Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption
Without Committee Reference Calendar May 6, 1996.
File 030-96-001.08.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 045-96-025. [Eubank v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing
settlement of litigation of Jerry Eubank and Charles Eubank against
the City County of San Francisco by payment of $55,000. (Superior
Court No. 958-994. (City Attorney) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-026. [U.S.A. (Davis) v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing
partial settlement of litigation of U.S.A. (Davis) v. City and County
of San Francisco, by payment of $195,875.00. (USDC, Northern District
of California, Consolidated Cases Nos. C84-1100 MHP, C84-7089 MHP).
(Also see File 45-95-2). (City Attorney) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 093-95-033.01. [Amendment to MOU, Local 856] Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 219-95 to implement the provisions of an arbitration
award between the Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County of San
Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998.
(Department of Human Resources) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 097-96-024. [Membership List, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.6-10
thereof, adding certain organizations to the membership list of the
Department of Public Health. (Department of Public Health) Referred
to Budget Committee.
File 097-96-025. [General Assistance Grant, FY 1996-97] Ordinance
amending Administrative Code by amending Section 20.57 (General
Assistance Ordinance) relating to the cost of living adjustment of aid
grants. (Mayor) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 097-96-026. [Settlement of Airport Claims/Legal Proceedings]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, by adding Sections 10.25-10
and 10.25-11, authorizing the Airports Commission upon the
recommendation of the City Attorney to settle or dismiss any legal
proceeding involving property or matter under its jurisdiction and
which does not exceed $100,000 and also authorizing the City Attorney,
with the consent of the Airports Commission, to settle or dismiss
Airport claims or demands not exceeding $100,000. (Airports
Commission) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 097-96-027. [Assessment Appeals Boards] Ordinance amending
Administrative Code by adding Section 2B.20 imposing notice, agenda,
public comment, and meeting obligations on the Assessment Appeals
Boards. (Sunshine Task Force). Referred to Rules Committee.
File 101-95-076. [Appropriation, Fire Department] Ordinance
appropriating $2,265,000, Fire Department, from the General Fund
Reserve for salaries, fringe benefits, services of other departments
(Workers Compensation) and facilities maintenance for fiscal year
1995-96. RO #95195. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-95-077. [Appropriation, Fire Department] Ordinance
appropriating $45,000, Fire Department, of Fire Plan Checking Revenue
for the purchase of computer equipment for fiscal year 1995-96. RO
#95178. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 023-96-002. [Waiving Statute of Limitations] Resolution waiving
the statute of limitations with respect to payment of certain warrants
of the City and County of San Francisco, in the amount of $14,207.13,
a legal obligation of the City and County of San Francisco. (Payee:
George S. Smandra) (Controller) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 064-96-003. [Lease of Property at 1650 Mission Street] Resolution
authorizing a lease of real property at 1650 Mission Street for the
Department of Social Services. (Real Estate Department) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 068-96-003. [Grant, Summer Food Service Program] Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept and expend $777,564 from
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sponsor the
Summer Food Service Program for needy children. (Mayor's Office of
Children, Youth & Their Families) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 112-96-001. [Official Newspapers for FY 1996-97] Resolution
designating the San Francisco Examiner to be official newspaper of the
City and County of San Francisco for specified categories of
advertising, and designating the San Francisco Independent to be
the official newspaper for other specified categories of official
advertising, commencing July 1, 1996. (Purchasing Department)
Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 112-96-002. [Outreach Newspapers, FY 1996-97] Resolution
designating the Small Business Exchange to be outreach newspaper of
the City and County of San Francisco for the African-American
community; designating the Chinese Times to be outreach newspaper for
the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; and
designating the El Latino to be outreach newspaper of the City and
County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community, commencing July 1,
1996, for outreach advertising. (Purchasing Department) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 152-96-001. [FY 96/97 Standards & Training, Local Corrections]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department, Adult Probation
Department, and Juvenile Probation Department of the City and County
of San Francisco to apply for, retroactively, accept and expend
$317,285 in funds from the State of California Board of Corrections
for the Standards and Training of Local Corrections and Probation
Officers Programs; stipulating adherence to standards for recruitment
and training established by the Board of Corrections, waiving any
indirect costs. (Sheriff) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor
Committee.
File 172-96-012. [Contract Modification, Breda Costruzioni] Resolution
authorizing the Municipal Railway to modify an existing contract with
Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie S.p.A. (Also see Files 172-92-22 and
172-92-22.1). (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-013. [Mutual Aid Agreement, Water Agencies] Resolution
authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to
execute an updated Mutual Aid Agreement with other water agencies in
the State Office of Emergency Services Region 2. (Public Utilities
Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-014. [Contract, DPH - Seattle-King County] Resolution
authorizing the execution and approval of a contract, including a hold
harmless provision, between the City and County of San Francisco
Department of Public Health and the Seattle-King County Department of
Public Health for the use of dispatch guidelines and instruction.
(Department of Public Health) 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 Alioto, that letter be sent to the Real Estate Department
asking that a list of properties receiving power from PG&E and Hetch
Hetchy power be identified and provided to the Board of Supervisors.
Further requesting that a list of properties identified as being
available to the Redevelopment Agency and as such available for Hetch
Hetchy power also be identified and provided to the Board of
Supervisors.
By Supervisor Kennedy, that letter be sent to the Executive Director of
the Human Rights Commission inquiring into the M/WBE participation in
the Distribution Program-Medical/Surgical Supplies Contract #60400;
Baxter Healthcare is the prime vendor.
By Supervisor Teng, that letters be sent to all city departments
requesting the following be submitted to Supervisor Teng's office by
June 11, 1966:
1) A summary of the ethnic and gender breakdown for each
department's current work force, including management positions;
2) A copy of each department's affirmative action plan;
3) An analysis of the anticipated impact passage of the California
Civil Rights Initiative would have on the department with respect to:
a) continued enforcement of the department's affirmative action
plan;
b) the ethnic and gender breakdown of the department's work
force, including management;
c) hiring, promotion, and retention of women and minorities in
the department;
d) contracting and sub-contracting with women and minority-owned
companies;
e) programs for outreach, mentoring, and recruitment involving
women and minorities; and
f) training programs for women and minorities.
In Memoriams
Francis H. Louie (By the entire Board)
Laura Holland (By Supervisor Shelley)
Antonio Maduro (By Supervisors Bierman, Leal)
Barbara Crawford (By Supervisor Kennedy)
Adama Saunders (By Supervisor Kennedy)
Helen Irvin (By Supervisor Kennedy)
Leroy Harris (By Supervisor Kennedy)
Melinda Cordue (By Supervisor Kennedy)
Emmitt Caulver (By Supervisor Kennedy)
File 2-96-18
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:15 p.m.
adjourned.
Jean C. Lum, Acting 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 May 20, 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