JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 10, 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 2:08 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were
noted present:
Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Bierman excused, on official leave of absence.
Supervisor Katz excused. (See infra.)
Supervisor Leal was noted present at 2:10 p.m.
Supervisor Katz Excused
The Clerk stated Supervisor Katz requested to be excused from attending today's meeting because of
illness.
Thereupon Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to excuse Supervisor Katz from
attendance.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
Committee Assignments
President Shelley announced new committee assignments effective June 10, 1996 as follows:
Budget Committee
Supervisors Hsieh, Kaufman, Bierman
Economic Vitality and Social Policy Committee
Supervisors Teng, Katz, Brown
Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Supervisors Ammiano, Yaki, Katz
Health, Public Safety and Environment Committee
Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Yaki
Housing and Land Use Committee
Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Brown
Rules Committee
Supervisors Shelley, Leal, Ammiano
Select Committee on Base Closures
Supervisors Shelley, Brown, Bierman
Select Committee on Charter Implementation
Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Katz
Select Committee on Municipal Public Power
Supervisors Alioto, Bierman, Yaki
First-named Supervisor is Chair, second-named
Supervisor is Vice-Chair, of the Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Finally Passed
[AAO Amendment, New Football Stadium]
Ordinance amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 255-95) for the year 1995-96 by adding
Section 34 to authorize sequestration of funds for new
stadium and renovations to existing stadium, and placing
any such appropriated funds on reserve. Sponsor Supervisor
Shelley.
File 101-95-2.3, Ordinance No. 226-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance appropriating $82,500, Department of Public Works, of 1989
Earthquake Safety Bond interest earnings to a capital improvement
project (utility pipe bracing) at Laguna Honda Hospital for fiscal
year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-80, Ordinance No. 227-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Dept. of Public Health/SFGH]
Ordinance appropriating $63,841 from the General Fund Reserve,
rescinding $24,540 of State tobacco tax revenues and appropriating
$39,301 for management information systems of the Department of Public
Health in the General Fund; appropriating and rescinding
(reallocating) various tobacco tax revenues and expenditures to comply
with State guidelines in the tobacco tax fund; appropriating $201,685
of tobacco tax revenues for salaries and fringe benefits at San
Francisco General Hospital for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-81, Ordinance No. 228-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, PTC - Municipal Railway]
Ordinance appropriating $4,943,173, Municipal Railway, of Municipal
Railway Operating Funds (fare and subvention revenue, fund balance and
rescinding fringe benefits) to fund projected shortfalls in Workers'
Compensation and fuel for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-82, Ordinance No. 229-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Public Library]
Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000, Public Library, for salaries
($1,552,242 of Library Preservation Funds and $947,758 of General
Funds), rescinding $50,000 from General Fund materials and supplies,
$500,000 from books and $50,000 from materials and supplies in the
Library Preservation Fund to address the projected budget shortfall
for fiscal year 1995-96; providing for ratification of action
previously taken. (Controller)
File 101-95-83, Ordinance No. 230-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Assessor's Office]
Ordinance amending the 1995-96 Annual Appropriation Ordinance,
Assessor's Office, by appropriating $656,083 of AB 818 State Loan
Revenue, $373,261 of prior Assessor's system project surplus and
$2,302,886 from General Fund reserve (established from 1994-95
one-time accounting adjustment) to a project to provide an Integrated
Assessor's Property Tax system (INPACT) including salaries and fringe
benefits for two new staff positions, equipment services of other
departments (ISD) and professional services, with the intent that the
General Fund be paid back $1,300,000 from additional State Loan
Revenue over the next two years; placing $300,000 on reserve.
(Controller)
File 101-95-84, Ordinance No. 231-96
Finally passed.
[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Assessor's Office]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 256-95 (Annual Salary Ordinance,
1995/96), Assessor's Office, reflecting the creation of two (2)
positions; companion measure to File 101-95-84. (Department of Human
Resources)
File 102-95-21, Ordinance No. 235-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, PUC-Hetch Hetchy]
Ordinance appropriating $1,000,000, Public Utilities Commission-Hetch
Hetchy, of Hetch Hetchy operating funds to a capital improvement
project for the emergency repair of the O'Shaughnessy Dam road at
Hetch Hetchy for fiscal year 1995-96. (Controller)
File 101-95-85, Ordinance No. 232-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department]
Ordinance appropriating $80,000, Recreation and Park Department, from
the General Fund Reserve to professional services, to provide
consulting services at the Recreation and Park Department to assist
with the preparation of FEMA applications concerning storm damage for
fiscal year 1995-96; providing for ratification of action previously
taken. (Controller)
File 101-95-86, Ordinance No. 233-96
Finally passed.
[Appropriation, DPW, Mission Street Lighting]
Ordinance appropriating $50,000, Department of Public Works, for
Mission Street lighting and rescinding $50,000 from street resurfacing
project gas tax fund; placing $50,000 on reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Leal,
Bierman.
File 101-95-87, Ordinance No. 234-96
Finally passed.
[Membership List, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, adding certain organizations to
the membership list of the Department of Public Health. (Department
of Public Health)
File 97-96-24, Ordinance No. 236-96
(Amends Section 16.6-10.)
Finally passed.
[Seismic Safety Loan Program]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, regarding permissible loan
packagers; permissible life/safety improvement costs; payment of
financial consultant fees; applicability of base wage requirements;
applicability of prevailing wage requirements; and applicability of
economically disadvantaged hire requirements. Sponsor Supervisor Hsieh.
File 97-96-34, Ordinance No. 237-96
(Amends Sections 66A.3, 66A.9, 66A.17, 66A.19, 66A.22 and 66A.23.)
Finally passed.
[Filing and License Fees, Police Permits]
Ordinance amending Police Code, relating to permit filing fees and
permit license fees. (Police Commission)
File 121-96-7, Ordinance No. 238-96
(Amends Sections 2.26, 2.26.1, 2.27, and 2.27.1.)
Finally passed.
[Summer Youth Employment Credit]
Ordinance amending Part III, Articles 12-A (the Payroll Expense Tax
Ordinance) and 12-B (the Business Tax Ordinance) of the Municipal Code
to provide for credits against those taxes 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.
Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Ammiano, Bierman, Teng, Alioto, Kaufman,
Shelley, Hsieh, Katz, Brown.
File 127-96-5, Ordinance No. 239-96
(Add Sections 906-C and 1005.7.)
Finally passed.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Airport Lease Modification, Bank of America]
Ordinance approving Modification of Lease for Bank of America NT & SA
Financial Services Lease between Bank of America NT & SA and the City
and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission. (Airports
Commission)
File 27-96-6, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading.
[Anthony Muschi v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Anthony Muschi
against the City and County by payment of $27,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-30, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 968071.)
Passed for second reading.
[Therese Warde et al., v. CCSF, et al]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Therese J. Warde,
Mary Clarke, John Clarke, and Matthew Clarke against the City and
County by payment of $200,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-31, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 963-673.)
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[Prop J Contract, Convention Facilities Management]
Resolution concurring with Controller's certification that convention
facilities management operation and maintenance service can be
practically performed at Brooks Hall, Civic Auditorium and Moscone
Center by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services
performed by City and County employees. (Chief Administrative Officer)
File 25-96-7, Resolution No. 503-96
Adopted.
[Prop J Contract, Security Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that security
services can be practically performed at the Permit Center at 1660
Mission Street and at 25 Van Ness Avenue by private contractor for
lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County
employees. (Real Estate Department)
File 25-96-8, Resolution No. 504-96
Adopted.
[Prop J Contract, Janitorial Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that
janitorial services can be practically performed at the Permit Center
at 1660 Mission Street and at 25 Van Ness Avenue by private contractor
for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County
employees. (Real Estate Department)
File 25-96-9, Resolution No. 505-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Shawn Bolan]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Shawn
Bolan dba Rose Express by payment of $8,722.29. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-13, Resolution No. 507-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Michael J. Freeman]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael
J. Freeman by payment of $9,195.45. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-14, Resolution No. 508-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, David Puente]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of David
Puente by payment of $7,500.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-15, Resolution No. 509-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Farmers Insurance Group]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Farmers
Insurance Group by payment of $8,724.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-16, Resolution No. 510-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, USAA Insurance]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of USAA
Insurance by payment of $8,847.61. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-17, Resolution No. 511-96
Adopted.
[Lease of Property at One Jones Street]
Resolution authorizing the month-to-month lease agreement for One Jones
Street for the Police Department's Tenderloin Task Force retroactive
to March 1, 1995. (Real Estate Department)
File 64-96-4, Resolution No. 513-96
Adopted.
[Lease Renewal, Sixth/Harrison Streets Parking Lot]
Resolution authorizing three renewal leases for parking lots located in
the vicinity of Sixth and Harrison Streets described as SFX80-21,
SFX80-22, and SFX80-23 for the Police Department and Sheriff
retroactive to September 1, 1995. (Real Estate Department)
File 64-96-5, Resolution No. 514-96
Adopted.
[State Grant, Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply
for, accept and expend funds not to exceed $132,000.00 with no
indirect costs available through the California Department of Justice
for a project entitled "Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program" for the
six-month period January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996. Sponsor Supervisor
Shelley.
File 138-96-2, Resolution No. 525-96
Adopted.
[Grant Amendment, State Department of Rehabilitation]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Division of
Community Mental Health Services, to accept and expend a grant in the
amount of $201,997 from the State Department of Rehabilitation and to
enter into a Cooperative Program Agreement and a Case Service Contract
with the San Francisco Department of Rehabilitation District to
provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients,
waiving indirect costs; rescinding Resolution No. 179-96. (Department
of Public Health)
File 146-96-3.1, Resolution No. 529-96
Adopted.
[State Grant, Solid Waste Facilities Program]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Bureau of
Environmental Health Management, to apply for and accept and expend a
grant of $22,000, from the California Integrated Waste Management
Board, for the support of the Bureau of Environmental Health
Management, Local Enforcement Agency's solid waste facilities
permitting and inspection program; waiving indirect cost. (Department
of Public Health)
File 146-96-7, Resolution No. 530-96
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the
following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Review of Murals on Landmark Structures]
Ordinance amending City Planning Code, to require review of murals on
landmarks or in a historic district. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman.
File 115-95-3.1, Ordinance No.
(Amends Sections 1005, 1006, 1006.6 and 1006.7.)
(General Rule Exclusion from environmental review.)
(May 13, 1996 - Referred to Planning Commission with request to
report back to the Board on June 10, 1996 with report.
Consideration continued to June 10, 1996.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
Rereferred to Committee
[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 of San Francisco, in accordance with Section
23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and
Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-10, Resolution No.
(May 20, 1996 - Consideration continued to June 10, 1996.)
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to rerefer
to Committee.
Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[MOU - Physicians and Dentists Unit 8CC]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 331-94 to implement the provisions of
a mediated settlement dated April 24, 1996 between the Union of
American Physicians and Dentists for Bargaining Unit 8CC and the City
and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-94-22.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU - Physicians and Dentists Unit 11AA]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 331-94 to implement the provisions of
a mediated settlement dated April 24, 1996 between the Union of
American Physicians and Dentists for Bargaining Unit 11AA and the City
and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-94-23.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU Amendment, SEIU Locals 250, 535 and 790]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 341-94 to implement an amendment to
the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees
International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535, and 250 and the City
and County of San Francisco increasing compensation for
Classifications 9202 Airport Communications Dispatcher and 9203 Senior
Airport Communications Dispatcher to be effective July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-94-29.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU, Local 39, Amendment 3]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of Amendment No. 3
to the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Union of
Operating Engineers Stationary, Local 39 and the City and County to be
effective for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-28.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Amendment to MOU, Deputy Sheriff's Association]
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum
of Understanding between the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the City
and County to correct a clerical error for the period July 1, 1995
through June 30, 1998. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-30.1, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU, Local 798/Bargaining Unit 1, Amendment 1]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 381-95 to implement the provisions of
Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Fire
Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 1 and the
City and County to be effective from the date of final Board approval
through June 30, 1999. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-50.1, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU, Local 798/Bargaining Unit 1, Amendment 2]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 381-95 to correct clerical errors by
adopting and implementing the provisions of Amendment No. 2 to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Fire Fighters Union Local 798,
IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 1 and the City and County to be
effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1999. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-50.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU, Local 798/Bargaining Unit 2, Amendment 1]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 382-95 to implement the provisions of
Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Fire
Fighters Union local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 2 and the
City and County to be effective from the date of final Board approval
through June 30, 1999. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-51.1, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[MOU, Local 798/Bargaining Unit 2, Amendment 2]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 382-95 to correct clerical errors by
adopting and implementing the provisions of Amendment Number 2 to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Fire Fighters
Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO for Bargaining Unit 2 and the City and
County to be effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1999.
Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 93-95-51.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Access to Electronic Information]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, governing requirements for the
release and storage of information stored in electronic form.
(Sunshine Ordinance Task Force)
File 97-96-21, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 67.21.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
Adopted
[Employee Claim]
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cost of personal property of
City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty,
consisting of two claims in the aggregate amount of $592.50.
(Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 51-95-4.1, Resolution No. 496-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Prop J Contract, Security Guard Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that security
guard services at 1380 Howard Street, Suite 1000 can be performed by a
private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by
City and County employees. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
File 25-96-6, Resolution No. 502-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Employee Claim]
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cost of personal property of
City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty,
consisting of four claims in the aggregate amount of $1,172.27.
(Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 51-96-1, Resolution No. 512-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Outreach Newspapers, FY 1996-97]
Resolution designating the Small Business Exchange to be outreach
newspaper of the City and County of the African-American community;
designating the Chinese Times to be outreach newspaper for the City
and County for the Chinese community; and designating the El Latino to
be outreach newspaper of the City and County for the Hispanic
community, commencing July 1, 1996, for outreach advertising.
(Purchasing Department, Teng)
File 112-96-2, Resolution No. 523-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be
added as co-sponsor.
Request Granted
Supervisors Teng and Ammiano requested that letter be sent to the
Purchaser requesting the he not use the word "foreign" language.
No objection and Clerk directed to comply.
[Grant, Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply
for, accept and expend grant funds not to exceed the amount of
$300,000 including indirect cost not to exceed the amount of $15,000
made available through the California Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for the operation of the "Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution
Program" for the twelve month period February 1, 1996 through January
31, 1997. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Teng.
File 138-96-1, Resolution No. 524-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Alioto, Teng
requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[State Grant, Automobile Insurance Fraud]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply
for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $300,000.00 including
indirect costs of $15,000.00 made available through the California
Department of Insurance for a project entitled "The Investigation and
Prosecution of Automobile Insurance Fraud" for the period of July 1,
1995 through June 30, 1996. Sponsor Supervisor Teng.
File 138-96-3, Resolution No. 526-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be
added as sponsor.
[State Grant, Theft and Related Crimes]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply
for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $234,984, including
indirect costs of $11,749 made available through the California
Department of Insurance for a project intended to facilitate the
prosecution of theft and related crimes for the period of July 1, 1994
to June 30, 1996. (District Attorney)
File 138-96-4, Resolution No. 527-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[State Grant, Worker's Compensation Fraud]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply
for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $331,967.00 including
indirect costs of $15,808 made available through the California
Department of Insurance for a project entitled "The Investigation and
Prosecution of Worker's Compensation Fraud" for the period of July 1,
1995 through June 30, 1996. (District Attorney)
File 138-96-5, Resolution No. 528-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Grant - Federal Funds]
Resolution authorizing retroactively the Department of Public Works to
apply for, accept and expend $450,000 in federal funds for the Mission
Street Lighting Project and waiving indirect costs; and placing
$400,000 on reserve. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Kaufman, Bierman, Alioto,
Teng.
File 148-96-3, Resolution No. 531-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be
added as co-sponsor.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Adopted
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Airport Noise Committee, for new
three-year term ending September 30, 1996. (Rules Committee)
File 92-93-60.6, Resolution No. 494-96
(Amy Quirk, Seat No. 20515, vice Jerome Sapiro, term expired.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Maternal, Child and Adolescent
Health Board, terms expired, for three-year terms ending August 31,
1998. (Rules Committee)
File 92-94-27.7, Resolution No. 495-96
(Margaret O'Sullivan, Seat 22801, vice Malka Kopell;
Lynn Barbaree, Seat 22817, vice Anita DeFrantz;
Tracey Stout, Seat 22809, vice Paul Kulp.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution confirming Mayor's appointment to the Port Commission, for
term to expire May 1, 2000. (Mayor)
File 33-96-5, Resolution No. 506-96
(Denise McCarthy, vice Francis J. O'Neil, Seat No. 40204, term
expired.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Hazardous Materials Advisory
Committee; making findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules
Committee)
File 92-96-3.1, Resolution No. 515-96
(Mark Youngkin, Seat 22601, small business, vice Jeremiah Motak,
resigned, for the new four-year term ending July 1, 2000;
Mark Galbo, Seat 22604, toxicologist, vice himself, term expired,
for new four-year term ending July 1, 1998;
Anthony G. Sacco, Seat 22612, labor organization, vice himself,
term expired, for new four-year term ending July 1, 1999.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Bay Area Library and Information
System Advisory Board, for new two-year term ending December 31, 1997.
(Rules Committee)
File 92-96-4, Resolution No. 516-96
(Virginia Gee, Seat No. 21301, public-at-large and underserved
residents in system, vice Donna Miller Casey, term expired.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Animal Control and Welfare
Commission, for new two-year term ending April 30, 1998. (Rules
Committee)
File 92-96-15.1, Resolution No. 517-96
(Vic Spain, D.M.V., Seat No. 20707, must be licensed veterinarian,
vice Ken Gorczyca, term expired.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the National Blue Ribbon Service
Commission, for new two-year term ending June 30, 1997. (Rules
Committee)
File 92-96-29.1, Resolution No. 518-96
(Raymond Chin, Seat 20404, vice John K. Noonan, term expired June
30, 1995.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Park and Open Space Advisory
Committee, for new two-year term ending July 1, 1998. (Rules
Committee)
File 92-96-30.1, Resolution No. 519-96
(Julie Viera, Seat No. 23305, S.F. Beautiful representative, vice
herself, term expired July 1, 1996.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Hazardous Materials Advisory
Committee, for new four-year term ending July 1, 2000. (Rules
Committee)
File 92-96-32.1, Resolution No. 520-96
(Donald Lapin, Seat 22621, open seat.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
Called from Budget Committee by the Board
Adopted
[ABAG Finance Authority Membership]
Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the execution and
delivery of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the ABAG
Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations, acknowledging and
approving the by-laws thereof (including an indemnity contained
therein), appointing a representative to the governing board thereof,
authorizing the Board of Supervisors or the Mayor's Office to hold
public hearings required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 in connection with projects to be located within the City
and finance by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations,
and designating either the Board of Supervisors or the Mayor as the
applicable elected representative for purposes of Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Hsieh, Bierman, Teng.
File 241-96-1, Resolution No. 532-96
(May 28, 1996 - Rereferred to Budget Committee.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[Final Negative Declaration]
Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining
that a reclassification from a P (Public) to an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale
Neighborhood Commercial) District, conversion of a vacant,
approximately 185,000 gross square foot office building to a school
for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade (National
Center for International Schools), demolition of existing structures
and construction of a gymnasium, and provision of parking for 115
automobiles for the property located at 129 and 150 Oak Street and 289
Fell Street, Assessor's Block 833, Lots 3 and 15 and Assessor's Block
837, Lots 18, 19 and 20, will have no significant impact on the
environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative
Declaration. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Hsieh, Bierman, Teng.
File 241-96-2, Resolution No. 533-96
(May 28, 1996 - Rereferred to Budget Committee.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
[TEFRA AND NCIS Project Approval]
Resolution approving the execution and delivery of not to exceed $22
million aggregate principal amount of Certificates of Participation
for the financing of the National Center for International Schools
Project; companion measure to File 241-96-2. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman,
Hsieh, Bierman, Teng.
File 241-96-3, Resolution No. 534-96
(May 28, 1996 - Public hearing held. Rereferred to Budget
Committee.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal,
Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.
At the request of the City Attorney, clerical correction to page
two, line six, by replacing "the date of adoption of this Resolution"
with "May 28, 1996" (to indicate the date the Board of Supervisors
held a duly noticed public hearing).
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Espanola Jackson;
Gary Hicks, civil service issue;
Leboriae P. Smoore, constitution for poor, police brutality;
Zander, supports pay raise for supervisors;
Keith McHenry, Robert Kahn's arrest for feeding the homeless;
Connie Kuruppv, support committee to reform Innovative Housing;
Jeffrey E. Auman, police harassment of homeless;
Lisa Fitts, supports senior housing in Bayview;
Wendy, police harassment.
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 Michael Yaki as member to the San
Mateo/City and County of San Francisco Joint Task Force. Sponsor Supervisor
Shelley.
File 92-96-33, Resolution No. 521-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Appointment]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Kevin Shelley as member to the San
Mateo/City and County of San Francisco Joint Task Force. Sponsor Supervisor
Shelley.
File 92-96-34, Resolution No. 522-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Federal Legislation - H.R. 969]
Resolution supporting H.R. 969 (Oberstar) that would prohibit smoking
on any scheduled airline flight segment in intrastate, interstate, or
foreign air transportation. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 13-96-24, Resolution No. 499-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Cigarettes - List Ingredients]
Resolution urging the Food and Drug Administration to establish
regulations requiring the listing of all ingredients contained in
cigarettes on all cigarette packaging. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 13-96-25, Resolution No. 500-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
[Cigarettes - Rating Tar/Nicotine Levels]
Resolution urging the Federal Food and Drug Administration to establish
regulations requiring the rating of tar and nicotine levels contained
in cigarettes. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 13-96-26, Resolution No. 501-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
[California Women's Agenda/Contract]
Resolution supporting the goals and purposes of the proposed California
Women's Agenda and the Contract with Women of the USA. (Supervisors
Kaufman, Shelley, Alioto, Leal, Teng )
File 242-96-1, Resolution No. 535-96
(June 3, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 10,
1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Teng requested
to be added as co-sponsors.
The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
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 1-96-24, Resolution No. 497-96
(Willie L. Brown, Jr., Mayor, Office of the Mayor, June 4 - 7;
Sherry Agnos, Commissioner, Public Library, June 3 - 6; Henry E.
Berman, President, Airports Commission, June 14 - 20; Patricia
Chang, Commissioner, Commission on the Status of Women, June 11 -
25; Robert L. Demmons, Chief, Fire Department, May 30 - June 1;
Larry Mazzola, Commissioner, Airports Commission, June 12 - 16;
John E. Newlin, Executive Director, Department of Parking and
Traffic, June 19; Jane E. Rubin, Executive Director, Ethics
Commission, June 5 - 9; Harriet Salarno, Commissioner, Juvenile
Probation Commission, June 3 - 6; Fran A. Streets, Commissioner,
Public Library, June 4 - 6; Lynette Sweet, Commissioner,
Redevelopment Agency, June 1 - 6, 1996.)
Adopted.
The foregoing item on the Immediate Adoption Calendar was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
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 resolution being
considered at this time are purely commendatory.
Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
[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 Brown, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted
[Commend Herb Caen]
Resolution commending Herb Caen and declaring June 14, 1996 Herb Caen
Day.
File 006-96-087, Resolution No. 536-96
Supervisors Shelley, Kaufman presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
[Commend Douglas Shorenstein]
Resolution commending Doug Shorenstein and the Shorenstein Volunteers
and declaring June 12, 1996 "Douglas Shorenstein Day".
File 006-96-088, Resolution No. 498-96
Supervisors Teng, Shelley, Yaki, Kaufman presented for immediate
adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Brown, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Shelley,
Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leal - 3.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[MOU, District Attorney Investigators]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 133-95 to implement the provisions of
a mediated settlement dated May 24, 1996 between the District Attorney
Investigators Association and the City and County of San Francisco for
the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Supervisor Shelley
presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with
request it be considered at the special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-95-025.02.
[MOU, Local 21]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 221-95 to implement the provisions of
an Arbitrator's Award between the International Federation of
Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO and the City
and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1996 through June
30, 1997. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered at the
special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-95-035.04.
[MOU, Local 38]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 168-96 to correct clerical errors by
adopting and implementing the provision of Amendment Number 1 to the
Memorandum of Understanding between Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry, Local 38 and the City and County of San Francisco to be
effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Supervisor Shelley
presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with
request it be considered at the special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-96-010.01.
[MOU, Local 104]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement between
the Sheetmetal Workers International Union, Local 104 and the City and
County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered at the
special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-96-022.
[MOU, Local 6, Electrical Workers]
Ordinance implementing the provision of Arbitrator's Award between the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6 and the City
and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June
30, 1997. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered at the
special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-96-023.
[MOU, Local 856, Probation Officers Association]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement approved
by the panel of arbitrators between the Probation Officers
Association, Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County of San
Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997.
Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor
Committee with request it be considered at the special meeting of June
13, 1996.
File 093-96-024.
[Vested Leave Balances, Adult/Juvenile Probation]
Ordinance providing for the transfer of vested sick leave and vacation
balances by qualifying employees of the Adult and Juvenile Probation
Departments to reduce shortages in their City retirement accounts in
order to facilitate the transfer of prior service to the California
Public Employees' Retirement System pursuant to Charter Section
A8.506.2. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered at the
special meeting of June 13, 1996.
File 093-96-025.
[Colorado Product Ban Repeal]
Ordinance rescinding San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 10.240,
10.241, 10.242, 10.243, 10.244, 10.245, 10.246 and 10.247 by deleting
the sections to remove restrictions prohibiting the city from
purchasing any commodity manufactured or produced in the State of
Colorado. Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 097-96-037.
[Parking Revenue Fund]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code Section 213 relating to use of monies
in parking meter revenue account concerning general fund amount for
fiscal year 1996-97. Supervisor Hsieh presented. Referred to Budget
Committee.
File 124-96-005.
Referred to Board
[National Homecare Systems, Inc.]
Resolution recognizing the modification to Contract #087 reflecting the
name change from National Homecare Systems, Inc. to Addus Healthcare
(In-Home Supportive Services). Supervisors Shelley, Alioto presented.
Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
June 17, 1996.
File 172-94-014.01.
[Commend Students for Positive Action]
Resolution commending Students for Positive Action at McAteer who have
volunteered their time and efforts to improve their school and the
surrounding Miraloma community and noting that their
contributions are greatly valued by the City and County of San
Francisco. Supervisors Kaufman, Alioto presented. Referred to Board
for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 006-96-089.
[Commend Old Uncle Gaylord's Ice Cream Parlor]
Resolution commending the Ly Family and Old Uncle Gaylord's Ice Cream
Parlor. Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Shelley, Brown, Ammiano presented.
Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
June 17, 1996.
File 006-96-090.
[Commend Statewide Campaign]
Resolution commending the Statewide Campaign to defeat the California
Civil Rights Initiative and its efforts to organize against CCRI and
welcoming Northern Californians to San Francisco for a regional
organizing meeting June 22, 1996. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Alioto
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference
Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 006-96-091.
[Commend Frederick Meyers]
Resolution honoring Dr. Frederick Meyers for his professional and civic
contributions. Supervisors Yaki, Alioto presented. Referred to Board
for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 006-96-092.
[Clean Air Pilot Project]
Resolution urging the Public Transportation Commission and the
Executive Director of the Municipal Railway to develop a pilot project
to implement the 1993 Transportation Fund or Clean Air (TFCA) grant in
the amount of $510,000; allowing for the purchase of alternative fuel
vans or mini-buses on under-utilized Municipal Railway bus routes;
with a written report on the status of the project transmitted to the
Board of Supervisors and to the Mayor no later than July 10, 1996.
Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for
Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 007-96-002.01.
[GAIN Funding]
Resolution urging the State Legislature and Governor to fully fund the
GAIN (Greater Avenue to Independence) program. Supervisors Shelley,
Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee
Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 012-96-031.
Referred to Committee
[Environmental Health Assessment] Resolution endorsing an environmental
health assessment research project in the Bayview Hunters Point
Community. Supervisors Yaki, Brown, Bierman, Leal, Katz, Ammiano,
Kaufman, Teng, Alioto, Hsieh presented. Referred to Health/Public
Safety/Environment Committee.
File 030-96-011.
Referred to Board
[Grant, Federal Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to apply for
$2,490,910 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. Supervisors Leal, Ammiano, Alioto presented.
Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
June 17, 1996.
File 133-96-004.01.
[Municipalization Study Contract]
Resolution urging the Mayor to urge the Public Utilities Commission to
terminate immediately the contract with Economic & Technical Analysis
Group for the study of the municipalization of the electric system in
the City and County and to thoroughly review and reevaluate the
information provided by the Technical Review Committee supporting its
recommendation of J.W. Wilson & Associates, Inc. to conduct the
municipalization study. Supervisor Alioto presented. Referred to
Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 191-96-003.
[Tobacco Litigation Contingent Fee]
Resolution approving contingency fee agreement in City and County of
San Francisco, et al, v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al. Supervisors
Shelley, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without
Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 194-96-001.01.
Referred to Committee
[Public Housing]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to reconsider and
reinstate its policy of providing priority in access to public housing
to victims of domestic violence in emergency cases. Supervisors
Kaufman, Leal, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Health/Public
Safety/Environment Committee.
File 206-96-003.
Referred to Board
[Court Appointed Special Advocates]
Resolution acknowledging the award of a grant by the California
Judicial Council to the San Francisco Court Appointed Special
Advocates. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption
Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 256-96-001.
[Lease, 721 Irving Street]
Resolution urging the landlord of 721 Irving Street to reconsider the
eviction notice of Old Uncle Gaylord's Ice Cream Parlor and
renegotiate a lease with the Ly family. Supervisors Teng, Yaki,
Shelley, Brown, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption
Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 265-96-001.01.
Requests for Hearings:
[Name Change, Rankin Pump Station]
Hearing to consider renaming the Rankin Pump Station in honor of the
late Bruce Flynn, City Architect. Supervisor Ammiano presented.
Referred to Health/Public Safety/Environment Committee.
File 200-96-004.
Motions:
Referred to Board
[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued
need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle
exchange program. Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Teng,
Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz presented. Referred to Board for
Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 17, 1996.
File 030-96-001.11.
Referred to Committee
[Rules of Order, New Edition]
Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by
adopting a new edition of the Rules. Supervisor Shelley presented.
Referred to Rules Committee.
File 056-96-001.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 034-96-004. [Sidewalk Width Regulations, Fulton Street] Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the width of
sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1524 changing the official
sidewalk width on the south side of Fulton Street west of Stanyan
Street, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled
Q-20-438 and making findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section
101.1. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Land Use
Committee.
File 034-96-005. [Sidewalk Width Regulations, Langton Street]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the width
of sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1525 establishing the
official sidewalk width on the northeasterly side of Langton Street,
southeasterly of Bryant Street, to the southerly terminus of Langton
Street, as shown on the Department Public Works drawing labeled
Q-20-448 and making findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section
101.1. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Land Use
Committee.
File 045-96-034. [W. Chapot Construction Co., Inc. v. CCSF] Ordinance
authorizing settlement of litigation of W. Chapot Construction Co.,
Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of
$27,500. (Superior Court No. 969-729). (City Attorney) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-035. [Settlement of Tax Refund Litigation, GTE Sprint]
Ordinance authorizing the City Attorney to sign a settlement agreement
with GTE Sprint Communications Corporation in settlement of a refund
claim in the sum of $339,865 (consisting of approximately $227,561 in
tax to be refunded and $112,304 interest) to be offset against GTE
Sprint Communication Corporation's 1995 tax liability of approximately
$310,104 with the remaining approximately $29,761 to be paid in cash
no later than September 1, 1996. (City Attorney) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-036. [Jensen v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing
settlement of litigation in the matter entitled Jensen v. City and
County of San Francisco, et al., by payment of $80,000. (Superior
Court No. 971-309). (City Attorney) Referred to Government
Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 093-96-021. [Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding] Ordinance
implementing the provisions of an amendment to Memorandum of
Understanding between the Transport Workers of America, Local 250A
(7410 Automotive Service Worker) and the Transport Workers of America,
Local 200 and the Machinists Union Lodge No. 1414 and the Building
Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the Laborers Union,
Local 261 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Local 6 and the Service Employees International Union, Local 790 and
the Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and the City and County of San
Francisco providing for employee assistance for the period June 30,
1996 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources) Referred
to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 106-96-002. [Compensation, Superior Court, FY 1996-97] Ordinance
setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for
certain classifications of persons employed by the Superior Court for
the City and County of San Francisco. (Superior Court) Referred to
Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 106-96-003. [Compensation, Municipal Court, FY 1996-97] Ordinance
setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for
fiscal year 1996-97 for certain classifications of persons employed by
the Municipal Court for the City and County of San Francisco.
(Municipal Court) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-018. [Medical Services Contract] Ordinance authorizing the
Director of Public Health to execute an agreement with the San
Francisco Health Plan for the Department of Public Health to provide
services to San Francisco Health Plan members, which agreement
includes binding arbitration and hold harmless clauses. (Department
of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-019. [Medical Services Contract] Ordinance authorizing the
Director of Public Health to execute an agreement with the California
Department of Corrections for the Department of Public Health to
provide services to inmates at the Elizabeth Frye Center, which
agreement includes binding arbitration and indemnification clauses.
(Department of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor
Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 025-96-011. [Prop J Contract, Prime Vendor Distribution Program]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that the
procurement and distribution of supplies can be practically performed
for the Purchaser's Office on behalf of the Department of Public
Health by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work
services performed by City and County employees. (Department of
Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 040-96-015. [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) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 041-96-001. [Inspection/Reinspection Fee Liens, Fire Dept.]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for inspection and
reinspection fees submitted by the Fire Department, as modified to the
date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments
and liens based thereon. (Fire Department) Scheduled for public
hearing before Board on July 29, 1996, at 3:00 p.m.
File 064-96-007. [Lease of Property at 30 Van Ness Avenue] Resolution
authorizing a lease of real property at 30 Van Ness Avenue, San
Francisco, for the Department of Social Services. (Real Estate
Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 064-96-008. [Lease of Property at 3801 Third Street] Resolution
authorizing a lease of real property at 3801 Third Street, San
Francisco, for the Department of Public Works. (Real Estate
Department) 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 Shelley, that City Attorney prepare a citywide truancy
ordinance.
By Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Shelley, Brown, Ammiano, that City Attorney
prepare resolution imposing interim zoning controls to prohibit the
introduction of additional establishments or any expansion of existing
establishments selling alcoholic beverages in the area generally
bordered by Lincoln Way, Seventh Avenue, Kirkham and 19th Avenues.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to
the memory of the following deceased:
James Harvey (By the entire Board)
Andrew Hagopian Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
Carmen Kochoo Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
Constance Wofsey Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano.
File 2-96-24
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:07 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 July 22, 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