JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, September 3, 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 2:07 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Bierman, on official leave of absence.
Supervisor Brown excused. (See infra.)
Supervisor Brown Excused
The Clerk announced that Supervisor Brown requested to be excused from attendance in order to attend the funeral of a family member.
Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to excuse Supervisor Brown from attendance.
Motion adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, July 29 and August 5, 1996, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Presentation of Guests
Suspension of the Rules
Presentation Made
Supervisor Katz introduced and welcomed the Honorable, Senator Milton Marks and his wife, Carolene, to the Board's Chambers.
Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Section 4, Item 25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to Senator Marks.
Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, President Shelley presented Senator Marks with a Certificate of Honor in recognition of his accomplishments on the occasion of his retirement from public service as State Senator.
Senator Milton Marks thanked the Board of Supervisors and briefly commented on his political life.
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair so the President could make a presentation.
Presentation of Guests
Suspension of the Rules
Presentation Made
Supervisor Shelley introduced and welcomed Joe and Larry Mazzola.
Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Section 4, Item 25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of making a presentation to Joe Mazzola.
No objection and motion carried.
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Shelley presented a replica of a resolution honoring Joe Mazzola and dedicating the Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 38) Union Hall at 1621 Market Street as "Joe Mazzola Place". (See infra.)
The President resumed the Chair.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Airport Lease Modification, FAA]
Ordinance approving modification of lease number DFTA08-95-L-14707 between Federal Aviation Administration and the City and County, acting by and through its Airports Commission. (Airports Commission)
File 27-96-9, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading.
[Jenice Cole v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Jenice Cole against the City and County by payment of $12,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-40, Ordinance No.
(Municipal Court No. 114-424.)
Passed for second reading.
[Edward Everett-Ronning v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Edward Everett-Ronning against the City and County by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-41, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 965789.)
Passed for second reading.
[Tracy Bridgewater v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Tracy Bridgewater against the City and County by payment of $18,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-42, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 971-635.)
Passed for second reading.
[Gary Sargent v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Gary Sargent against the City and County by payment of $20,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-43, Ordinance No.
(U.S. District Court No. C94-3551.)
Passed for second reading.
[Margie Frye v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Margie Frye against the City and County by payment of $75,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-44, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 967-971.)
Passed for second reading.
[Stewart v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of James Stewart against the City and County by payment of $178,380.09. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-45, Ordinance No.
(USDC, Northern District of California Case No. C90-3206 CAL.)
Passed for second reading.
[Silberberg v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Silberberg against the City and County by payment of $115,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-46, Ordinance No.
(USDC, Northern District of California Case No. C95-2548 FMS.)
Passed for second reading.
[Everette et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Everette against the City and County by payment of $95,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-47, Ordinance No.
(USDC, Northern District of California Case No. C95-0453 SI.)
Passed for second reading.
[Coming Up, Inc. et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the cross-claim brought by Richard Hongisto against the City and County for reimbursement of costs of defense in the action Coming Up, Inc. et al. v. City and County, et al. by payment of $140,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-48, Ordinance No.
(U.S. District Court No. C92-3714, Court of Appeals Nos. 95-15689 and 95-15903.)
Passed for second reading.
[U.S.A. (Davis) v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of litigation of U.S.A. (Davis) v. City and County, by payment of $161,731.15. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-49, Ordinance No.
(USDC, Northern District of California, Consolidated Case Nos. C84-1100 MHP, C84-7089 MHP.)
Passed for second reading.
[CCSF v. Giants of Tampa Bay Limited, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County against Giants of Tampa Bay Limited, et al. by payment of $349,251. (City Attorney)
File 46-96-10, Ordinance No.
(Monterey Superior Court No. 94974.)
Passed for second reading.
[Francie Moeller et al., v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the unlitigated claim of Francie Moeller v. City and County by payment of $345,700. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-28, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[General Motors v. CCSF, Extend 5-Year Time Limit]
Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a stipulation to extend the five-year time limit within which action must be brought to trial in General Motors Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco, Superior Court No. 937-044, in order to allow the City Attorney time to research further defenses that were not asserted by the City of Los Angeles in General Motors Corporation v. City of Los Angeles, 35 Cal.App.4th 1736 (1995). (City Attorney)
File 45-95-34.1, Resolution No. 743-96
Adopted.
[Gift Acceptance, Police Department]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept, on behalf of the Police Department, the gift of two TRAK (Technology to Recover Abducted Kids) computer systems from Social Tech, Inc. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 38-96-13, Resolution No. 759-96
Adopted.
[Gift Acceptance, Police Department]
Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept the gift of a 15 passenger 1996 van, valued at $25,000. (Police Commission)
File 38-96-15, Resolution No. 761-96
Adopted.
[Gift Acceptance, Police Department]
Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept the gift of a 35 foot pole, support cables, and PG&E labor, valued at more than $5,000 for use at the Wilderness Adventure Youth Program's Glen Park Adventure Ropes Course. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
File 38-96-16, Resolution No. 762-96
Adopted.
[Gift Acceptance, S.F. Public Library]
Resolution authorizing the Public Library to accept a donation of computer system software and workstation licenses valued at $186,956 which has been contributed by Microsoft Corporation through the Friends of the Library. (Public Library)
File 38-96-18, Resolution No. 763-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Michael James Kutsko]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael James Kutsko by payment of $6,500.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-22, Resolution No. 766-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Carlos Moncaleano]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Carlos Moncaleano by payment of $13,500. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-23, Resolution No. 767-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Michael D. Koontz]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael D. Koontz by payment of $16,608.27. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-24, Resolution No. 768-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Albert and Carol Tom]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Albert and Carol Tom by payment of $13,000. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-25, Resolution No. 769-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Brian and Debra Shea]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Brian and Debra Shea by payment of $15,500. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-26, Resolution No. 770-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Carlos Amezcua]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Carlos Amezcua by payment of $9,000. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-27, Resolution No. 771-96
Adopted.
[SDI Coverage, Classification 9258]
Resolution authorizing enrollment of classification(s) 9258 Assistant Deputy Director, Business and Finance in the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human Resources)
File 89-96-6, Resolution No. 776-96
Adopted.
[State Grant, Oil Spill Prevention]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health Management, to apply for, accept and expend retroactively a grant of $5,000, which includes indirect costs in the amount of $699, based on twenty-two percent of salaries, from the California Department of Fish and Game, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response, for providing input into the San Francisco Bay/San Joaquin Delta Area Contingency Plan for oil spills; providing for ratification of action previously taken. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 146-96-12, Resolution No. 780-96
Adopted.
[Agreement, DHS - CA State Department of Social Services]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services to enter into an agreement with the California State Department of Social Services to perform licensing functions for the State with regard to Foster Family Homes. (Department of Human Services)
File 172-96-22, Resolution No. 782-96
Adopted.
[Medical Services Contract]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to execute an agreement, including indemnification, with the regents of the University of California, for the provision of medical services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries by Community Public Health Services clinic physicians. (Department of Public Health)
File 172-96-23, Resolution No. 783-96
Adopted.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Adopted
[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 18-96-12, Resolution No. 750-96
(Stop Signs - Establish
Twenty-Second Avenue and Vicente Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Vicente Street traffic (makes this an all-way stop).
Twenty-Sixth and Noe Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Noe Street traffic (makes this an all-way stop).
Genebern Way and Justin Drive, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this T-intersection an all-way stop).
Plymouth Avenue, San Ramon Way, and Southwood Drive, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this five-legged intersection an all-way stop).)
Adopted.
[Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 19-96-11, Resolution No. 751-96
(Perpendicular (90-Degree Angle) Parking - Rescind
Kansas Street, west side, between Twenty-Third and Twenty-Fifth Streets.
No Parking, 6 a.m. - 9 a.m., Monday Through Friday, Except Vehicles With Van Pool Permits - Establish
Tenth Street, west side, from 74 feet to 118 feet south of Howard Street (44-foot zone at Meter Nos. 210 and 212).
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (One-Hour Parking Time Limit, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday Through Saturday) - Rescind
Parking Meter Area No. 3 (Two-hour Parking Time Limit, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday Through Saturday) - Establish
Fillmore Street, both sides, between Lombard and Filbert Streets (extends time limit at general meters to two hours).)
Adopted.
[Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 20-96-12, Resolution No. 752-96
(Bicycle Lanes - Establish
Folsom Street, south side, between Main and Eleventh Streets.
One-Way Street - Establish
Meda Avenue, eastbound, between Delano and Otsego Avenues.
John Street, westbound, between Mason and Powell Streets.
Left Lane Must Turn Left - Establish
Right Lane Must Turn Right - Establish
North Point Street, eastbound, at The Embarcadero.
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Monday Through Friday - Rescind
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monday Through Friday - Establish
Gough Street, west side, between Hayes and Linden Streets (extends evening tow-away to 7 p.m.).
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Monday Through Friday - Rescind
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monday Through Friday - Establish
Gough Street, west side, between Fell and Linden Streets (extends evening tow-away to 7 p.m.).
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., Monday Through Friday - Establish
Geary Boulevard, south side, from Masonic Avenue to 136 feet westerly (136-foot zone).)
Adopted.
[Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting traffic regulations on various streets. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 20-96-13, Resolution No. 753-96
(No Turn on Red - Establish
Powell Street, northbound, at Clay Street.
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Everyday - Establish
Powell Street, west side, from Clay Street to 45 feet northerly (45-foot zone).
Tow-Away, No Stopping, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Everyday - Establish
Clay Street, south side, from Stockton Street to 84 feet westerly (84-foot zone, eliminates Meter Nos. 901, 903, 905 and 909).)
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Finally Passed
[Retirement]
Ordinance authorizing amendment to the contract between the City and County and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, to transfer prior service for safety members in the Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments who elected prospective membership on September 1, 1990. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman.
File 154-96-1.1, Ordinance No. 334-96
(August 12, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 3, 1996.)
Finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Kaufman assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Passed for Second Reading as Amended
[Assessment Appeals Boards]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, imposing notice, agenda, public comment, and meeting obligations on the Assessment Appeals Boards. (Sunshine Ordinance Task Force)
File 97-96-27, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 2B.20.)
Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved to amend page one, line 21 by deleting the phrase "the specific topic to be considered" and inserting "the purpose of the hearing"; amend page two, lines one and two by deleting the phrase, "and before and after the parties present their case".
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
The President resumed the Chair.
Finally Passed
[Lead Hazard Reduction]
Ordinance amending Health Code, concerning San Francisco Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee by reducing its membership from 23 to 21 members by deleting representatives from the Department of Public Health and the insurance industry. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Teng.
File 118-96-5, Ordinance No. 335-96
(Amends Section 1608.)
Finally passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation of Select Committee on Charter Implementation
Passed for Second Reading
[Former Charter Provisions]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, making necessary changes to conform to the 1996 Charter and repealing various former charter sections; relating to Recreation and Park Department executives, Library Commission, Social Services Commission, Director of Social Services, functions and duties of the Department of Social Services; Public Utilities Commission, Public Utility Department executives, Public Utility Department legal proceeding, acquisition of Public Utilities; Fine Arts Museums executives and employees, Fine Arts Museums compliance with gifts and donations; Asian Art Museum powers and duties, Asian Art Museum executives, Asian Art Museum compliance with gifts and donations; and the Academy of Sciences facilities. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 97-96-19.4, Ordinance No.
(Adds Sections 2A.111, 2A.130, 2A.131, 2A.132, 2A.133, 2A.134, 2A.150, 2A.155, 2A.156, 2A.160, 2A.161, to codify Sections 3.552, 3.591, 3.592, 3.596, 3.597, 3.598, 3.601, 3.621, 3.623, 3.641 and 3.642 of the 1932 Charter;
Repeals former Charter Sections 3.551, 3.560, 3.570, 3.571, 3.572, 3.590, 3.593, 3.594, 3.599, 3.622, 3.624, 3.631, 3.632, 3.634 and 3.640.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Wage Freeze Litigation, Locals 3 and 718]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the 1993-94 and 1994-95 wage freeze litigation: Operating Engineers, Local 3, et al. v. City and County, and Glaziers, Local 718, et al. v. City and County by payment of $75,406. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-50, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court Case Nos. 953-407 and 962-366 respectively.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[MOU, Building Inspectors, Amendment No. 1]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Inspectors Association and the City and County providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective two pay periods after approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-28, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Prohibiting Contracting with the City]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, (Officers and Employees), to prohibit members of Boards and Commissions from contracting with the City and County. (Mayor, Supervisor Shelley)
File 97-96-20, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 16.980.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Official Host -- South Africa]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, by repealing regulation which bars the expenditure of City funds to host an official or representative of South Africa. (City Attorney)
File 97-96-43, Ordinance No.
(Repeals Section 1.34.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Affinity Credit Card Program]
Ordinance authorizing the City Administrator to negotiate directly with the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, without competitive bidding, for the development and operation of the San Francisco Affinity Credit Card Program and implementation thereunder, including the selection by the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau of private companies providing services in connection therewith. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman.
File 186-96-4, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Adopted
[Prop J Contract, Victim Witness Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney's Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees, retroactive to July 1, 1996. (District Attorney)
File 25-96-17, Resolution No. 754-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Airports Administration]
Resolution authorizing retroactively, the Airports Commission to seek funds for a CalTrain-SFO Shuttle from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District under AB 434 Funds, Clean Air Act legislation, for
the 1997 service year; waiving indirect costs. Sponsor Supervisor Leal.
File 27-96-10, Resolution No. 755-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
From Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Without Recommendation
Consideration Continued
[Federal Grant - Airport]
Resolution authorizing Airports Commission to apply for, accept and expend grant of $9,892,664 from Federal Aviation Administration for assistance in improvements at the Airport (Airport Improvement Project No. 96-01); placing $7,412,664 on reserve. (Airports Commission)
File 27-96-11, Resolution No. 756-96
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to September 9, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Adopted
[Psychiatric Facilities]
Resolution designating certain facilities as evaluation and treatment facilities; rescinding Resolution Numbers 588-94 and 47-70 setting forth previous designations; and authorizing the Deputy Director for Mental Health Services to enter into agreements with said facilities. (Department of Public Health)
File 30-96-12, Resolution No. 756-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Gift Acceptance, Recreation and Park]
Resolution accepting one gift (Tractor) valued at $7,045.33, for use by the Recreation and Park Department. (Recreation and Park Department)
File 38-96-14, Resolution No. 760-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Reimbursement to Employees]
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cost of personal property of City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty. (Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 51-96-1.1, Resolution No. 772-96
(One claim, total cost $1,433.14.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Reimbursement to Employees]
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cost of personal property of City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty. (Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 51-96-2, Resolution No. 773-96
(Eight claims, total cost $2,091.24.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Time Extension for Contract Award]
Resolution granting extension of time for award for a Water Department Contract No. WD-2122. (Public Utilities Commission)
File 61-96-1, Resolution No. 774-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program]
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, retroactively, to apply for a grant for lead-based paint hazard reduction program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a total amount not to exceed six million dollars ($6,000,000) for a program authorized under the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriation Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-134; and including $60,000 of indirect costs associated with the acceptance of these grant funds. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Alioto, Kaufman, Katz, Yaki.
File 68-96-5, Resolution No. 775-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Federal Grant-Asian American Arts Initiative]
Resolution authorizing the Art Commission to apply for $86,100 of National Endowment for the Arts Planning and Stabilization Grant funds to support an Asian American Arts Community Development Initiative in defining and developing the appropriate structure for facilitating more efficient resource acquisition and management, more effective audience development and productive collaborations, and better support for arts groups and artists rooted in, or growing out of San Francisco's Asian American population, waiving 2 percent associated indirect costs. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Alioto, Kaufman, Yaki.
File 132-96-1, Resolution No. 778-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Grant, Operation Revitalization - Weed and Seed]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police, to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand ($450,000.00), which includes indirect costs of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) and audit costs of One-Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500), for a project entitled "Operation Revitalization - Weed and Seed". Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman.
File 143-96-3, Resolution No. 779-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Kaufman requested to be added as sponsor.
[PIC 1996 Refugee County Plan]
Resolution approving the 1996 Refugee County Plan and authorizing the Private Industry Council, Inc. to apply for approximately $1,162,100 and to accept and expend those funds in line with the Refugee County Plan, placing $1,162,100 on reserve. (Private Industry Council)
File 156-96-1, Resolution No. 781-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Agreement, Sheriff/University of California]
Resolution authorizing retroactively, the Sheriff's Department to enter into agreement with the University of California, San Francisco, for program evaluator services, which agreement provides for dual indemnification from claims or other damages which may arise as a result of performance under said agreement. (Sheriff)
File 172-96-24, Resolution No. 784-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Exempting Contract from Prevailing Wage Requirements]
Resolution exempting from the prevailing wage provisions of Charter Section A7.204 a contract between the City and the San Francisco Conservation Corps to provide fire hazard reduction activities for the Airports Commission. (Airports Commission)
File 172-96-26, Resolution No. 785-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Grand Jury Recommendations]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to submit comments on the recommendations of the 1995-96 Civil Grand Jury to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court pertaining to the Crime Laboratory of the Police Department and the Toxicology Laboratory of the Medical Examiner. (Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 39-96-2
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
From Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Without Recommendation
Consideration Continued
[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)
File 25-96-11, Resolution No.
(Fiscal Impact.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to continue consideration to September 16, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Contract]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health and the Purchaser to execute an agreement between the City and County and Allegiance Healthcare Corporation for the procurement and distribution of supplies at the Department of Public Health locations; companion measure to File 25-96-11. (Department of Public Health)
File 172-96-27, Resolution No.
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to continue consideration to September 16, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Recommendations of Housing and Land Use Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Changing Width of Sidewalk]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" changing the official sidewalk widths on Church Street between 24th and Jersey Streets; Church Street between 24th and Elizabeth Streets; 24th at Church Street; Church Street between 29th and Day Streets; Day Street at Church Street; Church Street between Day and 30th Streets; Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue; 22nd Avenue between Santiago and Taraval Streets, Ocean Avenue and Ashton Avenue; and on San Jose Avenue north of Seneca Avenue, collectively known as MUNI Keystop Phase "C", and as shown on the Department of Public Works drawings labeled Q-20-446, Q-20-447, Q-20-449 through Q-20-456, inclusive and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 34-96-7, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 1527.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Passed for Second Reading as Amended
[Take Back Your Parking Act]
((Ordinance amending Traffic Code, allowing vehicular parking in neighborhood commercial and residential areas where temporary parking restrictions are in effect because of public or private construction work and the construction work does not commence by 12:00 noon of the date noticed.)) Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Teng, Brown, Kaufman, Katz.
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, allowing vehicular parking in areas zoned for residential and neighborhood commercial uses where temporary parking restrictions are in effect because of public or private construction work and the construction work does not commence by 12:00 noon of the date noticed and providing that this section shall be in effect through June 30, 1997.
File 124-96-7, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 33.1 and adds Section 33.1A.)
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "Ordinance amending Traffic Code, allowing vehicular parking in areas zoned for residential and neighborhood commercial uses where temporary parking restrictions are in effect because of public or private construction work and the construction work does not commence by 12:00 noon of the date noticed and providing that this section shall be in effect through June 30, 1997."
Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Adopted
[Encroachment Permit, Hayes Street]
Resolution granting revocable permission, retroactive to July 10, 1996, to the San Francisco Opera Association to temporarily close and occupy the northerly sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Hayes Street, between Polk and Larkin Streets, for the purpose of constructing a loading dock and for loading and unloading operations for the Opera's Productions at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (Block 812, Lot 1). (Department of Public Works)
File 10-96-6, Resolution No. 748-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Consideration Continued
[Port Parking Garage, Mid-Embarcadero Project]
Resolution endorsing, as in the public interest, of an underground parking garage of up to 350 spaces on the southern half of Block 202 to be included as part of the preferred alternative for the Mid-Embarcadero Replacement Project and requesting the Port and the Waterfront Transportation Projects Office to pursue full funding of the Mid-Embarcadero Replacement Project, including the underground parking garage; provided that parking garage construction will not begin until a major redevelopment or renovation contract for the Ferry Building has been executed. (City Administrator)
File 47-96-8, Resolution No.
At the request of Supervisor Bierman, Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to September 16, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Adopted
[Liquor License, 1201 Harrison Street]
Resolution opposing the request for the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to Richard K. Sooy, for Sooy Inc. located at 1201 Harrison Street, and determining that it will not serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-25, Resolution No. 788-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Liquor License, 559 Hayes Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to Ramiz T. Yousef for a store located at 559 Hayes 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 223-96-26, Resolution No. 789-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Liquor License, 701 Mission Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine, public premises license to Dirk R. Alton for Event Beverage Inc. located at the Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens, 701 Mission Street, will serve the convenience of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Land Use Committee)
File 223-96-29, Resolution No. 790-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Liquor License Transfer, 508 4th Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license for Podesta Baldocchi, from 2525 California Street to 508 4th Street, will serve the convenience 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 223-96-32, Resolution No. 791-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Adopted
[Appointment]
Motion approving Mayor's appointment of Harrison Parker, Sr., D.D.S., to serve as a member of the Health Commission. (Rules Committee)
File 33-96-16
(August 12, 1996 - Transmitted by the Mayor. May be rejected by two-thirds vote within 30 days.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Proposition O Meeting]
Motion ordering the September 1996 Meeting of the Economic Vitality and Social Policy Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held on September 18, 1996, 5:30 p.m., at the Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Brown.
File 54-96-6
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Hearing Held
[Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of delinquent charges by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said Department pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102.2, 102.16, 102.17, 102.18, et. seq., and Section 110 Tables I-G, and I-K, of the Building Code, the costs thereof having accrued to abate properties with outstanding code enforcement violations.
File 41-96-3
(August 12, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 3, 1996.)
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Michael Wall, Randy Shaw, Marie, Gene, Joseph Trevino.
From the Department of Building Inspection
Adopted
[Special Assessment Liens, Building Inspection]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for (Assessment of Costs) code enforcement cases, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said Department pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102.2, 102.16, 102.17, 102.18, et. seq., and Section 110 Tables I-G, and I-K, of the Building Code, the costs thereof having accrued to abate properties with outstanding code enforcement violations. (Department of Building Inspection)
File 41-96-3, Resolution No. 764-96
(August 12, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 3, 1996.)
Department of Building Inspection Director Frank Chiu presented an update to the status report dated August 30, 1996 (copy of which is contained in the office of the Clerk of the Board) and noted that the following three properties should be included as part of the recommendations contained in Section II and deleted from the report: 3172-3178 21st Street; 1311 21st Street and 377-379 Collingwood Street.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz - 3.
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Hearing Held
[Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of Delinquent Charges for Refuse Collection Services and Nuisance removal cost submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.
File 14-96-1
The President inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Board.
There being no response, the President declared the public hearing closed.
From the Department of Public Health
Adopted
[Garbage Liens]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for Refuse Collection Services and Nuisance removal cost submitted by the Director of Public Health, as modified to the date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.
File 14-96-1, Resolution No. 749-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz - 3.
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Hearing Held
[Public Hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of delinquent charges for reinspection fees by the Director of Public Health, as modified to date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.
File 41-96-4
The President inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Board.
There being no response, the President declared the public hearing closed.
From the Director of Public Health
Adopted
[Reinspection Fee Liens]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent reinspection fee cost by the Director of Public Health, as modified to date of adoption of this resolution, and creating special assessments and liens based thereon.
File 41-96-4, Resolution No. 765-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 8.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz - 3.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Recommendations of Rules Committee
Adopted
[Appointment]
Resolution confirming Mayor's appointment of James Morales to serve as a member of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. (Mayor)
File 33-96-18, Resolution No. 757-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Joe Mazzola Place]
Resolution honoring Joe Mazzola and commemorating the Plumbers and Pipefitters' (Local 38) Union Hall at 1621 Market Street as an historic site and dedicating the location as "Joe Mazzola Place". Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Leal, Kaufman, Teng, Katz, Ammiano, Hsieh, Yaki.
File 243-96-1, Resolution No. 793-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Katz, Ammiano, Hsieh, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Call-In Telephone System
President Shelley stated, beginning today, the Board of Supervisors will start the first testing of its new call-in telephone system during the public comment period.
Callers will call into a telephone system that has one phone in the corridor behind the Board chamber and one located on the President's desk. Calls will be answered by a person behind the chamber and then put on hold until the Board is ready for the call.
The calls will be taken during the regular public comment period and callers will have the usual three minutes in which to make their comments.
The phone number for the call-in system is (415) 554-6262. The best way to listen to meetings live is to tune to KPOO radio on 89.5 FM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Catherine Morgan, homeless;
Female, invitation to attend Educate Driving Safely program;
Malik Rahim, Housing Authority cancellation of community event;
Stuart Smith, TCI;
Malaika Coleman, Bay Area Youth News;
Ms. Jones, water bill, night meetings;
Male speaker, Central Freeway;
Andy Sacco, school issue;
Constance Kuruppu, eviction;
David Gray, fundraising for immigrants;
Patricia Walkup, Central Freeway;
Ms Ramsetter, Sunset District;
Rodney, Democratic convention, gay/lesbian center;
Joe, Central Freeway;
Richard Johnson, Central Freeway;
James Sorria, Central Freeway;
Jim Houillion, Central Freeway, independent EIR;
Philip Faith, Central Freeway;
Mr. Anderson, Central Freeway;
Judy Edmun, Central Freeway, Housing Authority staff;
Greg Bweggemann, Central Freeway;
Joseph Trevino, South of Market public safety;
Brad Bombola, Central Freeway.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed.
FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required
for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to committee.
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Kaufman assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor.
Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
Supervisor Shelley requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately.
Consideration Continued
[Remove Both Decks of Central Freeway]
Resolution urging CalTrans to remove the lower deck of the Central Freeway at the same time it is removing the upper deck in August of 1996. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman.
File 85-96-1.1, Resolution No.
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved to continue consideration to September 9, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
The President resumed the Chair.
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
[S.S. Stephen Hopkins Day]
Resolution declaring September 27, 1996 as "S.S. Stephen Hopkins Day". Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Alioto.
File 6-96-120, Resolution No. 744-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Commending The Crisis Line for the Handicapped]
Resolution commending The Crisis Line for the Handicapped for nearly two decades of community service and volunteerism. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Alioto, Kaufman, Katz, Leal, Yaki.
File 6-96-121, Resolution No. 745-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Leal, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commending Albert Pollack]
Resolution commending Albert Pollack for his eighty years of contributions to the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Alioto.
File 6-96-122, Resolution No. 746-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Mayoral Appointees-Hazardous Materials Committee]
Resolution encouraging the Mayor to provide the Rules Committee with two Mayoral nominees to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee in order to fill the open slots. Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano.
File 33-96-19, Resolution No. 758-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Display of Children's Artwork]
Resolution requesting the Arts Commission to submit a proposal to display artwork by children and youth on the hallway walls of that portion of the Veteran's Building used for offices by the Board of Supervisors during the month of October. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Alioto, Kaufman, Katz, Leal.
File 197-96-5, Resolution No. 786-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Marijuana for Medicine]
Resolution urging the Police Commission and the District Attorney to reaffirm their commitment to make the arrest or prosecution of those involved in the possession or cultivation for personal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, a low priority. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Alioto, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Yaki.
File 207-96-9, Resolution No. 787-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[State Board of Equalization Records]
Resolution requesting the State Board of Equalization (the "Board") to permit San Francisco's Assessor and Controller to examine Board records pertaining to the Board's allocation of the state assessed property tax roll. Sponsor Supervisor Brown.
File 224-96-1, Resolution No. 792-96
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown.
File 30-96-1.17
(August 19, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Final Map, 610 Illinois Street]
Motion approving final map of 610 Illinois Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 12 in Assessor's Block 3994, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 58-96-24
(August 26, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Final Map, 1097 Howard Street]
Motion approving final map of Lighthouse Lofts, 1097 Howard Street, a Live/Work Condominium Conversion Project, being a subdivision of Lot 42 in Assessor's Block 3731, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 58-96-25
(August 26, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Final Map, 18 Lansing Street]
Motion approving final map of 18 Lansing Street, a Residential and Live/Work Condominium Project, being a resubdivision of Lot 66 in Assessor's Block 3749, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
File 58-96-26
(August 26, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Citizen's Option for Public Safety]
Resolution establishing a Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and Oversight Committee for the receipt and governance of State funds resulting from the adoption of Assembly Bill 3229, Chapter 134, Statutes of 1996, the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.; Supervisor Shelley)
File 97-96-45, Resolution No. 777-96
(August 28, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 3, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Shelley 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 Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 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 Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted
[Commend Jack Henning]
Resolution commending Jack Henning for twenty-six years of service and dedication as the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.
File 006-96-123, Resolution No. 747-96
Supervisors Shelley, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki, Ammiano, Hsieh, Alioto, Katz, Leal presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 9.
Absent: Supervisors Bierman, Brown - 2.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Committee
[Public Information]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 67.20 to exclude computer software developed by the City and County from the definition of public information. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee with request it be considered at the September 10, 1996 meeting.
File 097-96-021.01.
[Relocation Assistance/Lead Administration Fund]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.117-116, creating the Relocation Assistance Lead Administration Fund, into which the fees imposed on owners of properties built or rehabilitated before 1978 will be deposited to provide for the costs of relocation assistance and administration incurred in the remediation of lead hazards in residential units occupied by a child with elevated blood lead (EBL) levels. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 097-96-047.
[Rent Escrow Account Program, Lead Hazards]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 74, Sections 74.1 through 74.15, authorizing the Department of Public Health to collect rents for residential units occupied by a child with lead elevated blood levels and deposit them into a rent escrow account to be used to abate lead hazards in conjunction with abatement funds available in Health Code Section 599; mandating that said escrow funds be used solely to abate the unsafe conditions arising from lead hazards upon the owners' failure to abate such hazards; providing that payment of an administrative fee equal to the reasonable cost of administration of the escrow account be paid by the owner and deposited in the account, and further providing that payment of rent into said account is not a basis for eviction. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 097-96-048.
[Lead Hazard Abatement Regulatory Fee]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 73, Sections 73.1 through 73.12 to establish a regulatory fee and revolving fund to subsidize the costs of tenant relocation and to recover the reasonable costs incurred by the Department of Public Health in administering the Lead Hazard Abatement Program. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 097-96-049.
[Lead Hazard Remediation Relocation Assistance]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 72, Sections 72.1 through 72.7, mandating relocation assistance be provided to residents vacated from residential units deemed unsafe due to the presence of lead hazards or due to the unpermitted use of a residence discovered pursuant to a lead hazard inspection, provided that the costs of short term relocation and associated administrative costs shall be paid for by the fees collected pursuant to Administrative Code Chapter 73, and further providing criminal sanction for failure to provide such assistance. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 097-96-050.
[Lead Remediation Work Passthroughs/Evictions]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 37.3 to permit rent increases for lead hazard remediation work; to limit passthroughs of rent increases for capital improvements and operating and maintenance costs of lead hazard remediation activities to 10 per cent of a tenant's base rent and to regulate passthroughs for lead hazard remediation activities where deferred maintenance contributes to the existence of the lead hazard; and, amending Section 37.9 to create a just cause eviction for lead remediation work. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 109-96-003.
[NC District Construction Application Notice]
Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 703.3 to establish new provisions that apply to construction in the Neighborhood Commercial Districts for permit application review, notification, appeal procedures and adherence to the Planning Code; and new provisions that apply to review of proposed demolitions in all Neighborhood Commercial Districts and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 115-96-009.
[Coasters, Roller Skates, Skateboards]
Draft ordinance amending Traffic Code Section 100 concerning coaster, roller skates, skateboards and similar devices, uses of and restrictions. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 124-96-008.02.
[Lead Housing Nuisances]
Ordinance amending Housing Code Section 401 to include dwelling units subjected to hazard reduction orders or emergency orders under Sections 1628 and 1630 of the San Francisco Health Code. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 125-96-001.01.
[Lead Hazards]
Ordinance amending Health Code by renumbering Sections 1600 to 1640 and adding new authority for the Director of Public Health to issue nuisance abatement orders against defined lead hazards, to require posting of lead hazard information by landlords and home improvement stores and to strengthen the Department of Public Health's management of elevated blood lead level children through treatment and public education. Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Teng, Yaki, Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 125-96-001.02.
Referred to Board
[Commend YWCA]
Resolution commending the YWCA's and the Chinatown Joint Steering Committee's selection of the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) as the appropriate buyer for the Chinatown YWCA building and
supporting the use of city funds for assistance in acquiring the Chinatown YWCA by the Chinese Historical Society of America. Supervisors Hsieh, Teng, Yaki, Shelley, Bierman, Alioto, Katz, Ammiano, Kaufman, Leal presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-124.
[Commend Pets Are Wonderful Support]
Resolution commending the organization Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) for their years of service to the City and County of San Francisco, its pets and the people they love. Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-125.
[Commend Sunset Parkside Activities Center]
Resolution commending the Sunset Parkside Activities Center. Supervisors Shelley, Teng, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-126.
[Commend Bay Area Network of Latinas]
Resolution commending the Bay Area Network of Latinas (BANELA) on the occasion of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for its contributions in fostering and promoting the social, educational and economic advancement of Latina women and girls and proclaiming September 19, 1996 as "Bay Area Latinas Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Leal, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-127.
[Commend Walter Jebe]
Resolution commending Walter Jebe for his lifetime of service to the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Kaufman, Shelley, Leal, Yaki, Alioto, Katz, Ammiano, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-128.
[Commend Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka]
Resolution commending Major-General Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, Prime Minister, Republic of Fiji and declaring September 16, 1996 "Major-General Rabuka Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-129.
[Commend Small Business Development Center]
Resolution commending the San Francisco Small Business Development Center and declaring September 18, 1996 as "San Francisco Small Business Development Center Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 006-96-130.
Referred to Committee
[Street Occupancy Fee Waiver]
Resolution waiving the standard fee under Public Works Code Section 724.7 for the temporary use and occupancy of the northerly side of Hayes Street by the San Francisco Opera's construction of a loading dock. Supervisors Bierman, Alioto presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 010-96-007.
[Policy, Small Business]
Resolution establishing a policy to involve the Small Business Advisory Commission on policy issues of significance to the small business community in the City and County. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy Committee.
File 043-96-003.
Referred to Board
[Claim, Ursula McGuire]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Ursula Mcguire in the sum of $10,055. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 048-96-034.
Referred to Committee
[Board Meeting Schedule]
Resolution revising the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by cancelling the meetings of December 2 and December 30, 1996. Clerk of the Board. Referred to Rules Committee.
File 054-96-007.
Referred to Board
[Grant, Public Library] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend funds not to exceed $10,000 from the California Council for the Humanities for symposia on San Francisco history; waiving indirect costs. Supervisors Leal, Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 147-96-006.
Referred to Committee
[Affordable Housing, 980 Howard Street]
Resolution finding that the sale of property located at 980 Howard Street by the Redevelopment Agency to Todland, Inc. will provide housing for low income persons, especially for the physically disabled persons, is consistent with the plan implementing the South of Market Earthquake Recovery Redevelopment Plan required by Health and Safety Code Section 33490; finding that the consideration for the sale is not less than the fair reuse value of the property at the use and with the covenants and conditions and development costs authorized by the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the Redevelopment Agency and Todland, Inc. for the development of affordable housing located at 980 Howard Street. Supervisors Bierman, Alioto presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee with request it be considered at the September 12, 1996 meeting.
File 161-96-006.
Referred to Board
[Sheridan School]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to complete the construction of Sheridan School. Supervisor Shelley
presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 9, 1996.
File 211-96-005.
Referred to Committee
[Medical Centers]
Resolution opposing the proposed University of California San Francisco Medical Center/Stanford merger until information regarding the full impact on employment and health care is provided to the City and the people. Supervisors Bierman, Alioto presented. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee with request it be considered on September 12, 1996.
File 261-96-001.
Requests for Hearings:
[Taxicab Rates]
Hearing to review taxicab rates as required by Police Code Section 1137 (hearing to occur between September 1 and December 1, 1996). Clerk of the Board. Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 015-96-001.
[Continuum of Care Plan]
Hearing to consider the recently revised Continuum of Care: A Five Year Strategic Homeless Plan document. Supervisors Katz, Shelley, Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Vitality/Social Policy
Committee with request it be considered at the October 1, 1996 meeting.
File 083-96-001.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 032-96-001.04. [Cable Television Franchise Amendments] Draft ordinance, amending Ordinance Number 105-64, as amended by Ordinances No. 528-88, 315-89, 375-90, and 42-91, by amending all sections, including deleting Section 19 and Appendices 1 through 9, renumbering Sections 20 through 24 and adding new Sections 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 and Appendices A through H, to clarify and expand the obligations of the grantee, Television Signal Corporation. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 034-96-010. [Changing Width of Sidewalk, Tompkins Avenue] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1530 changing the official sidewalk width on the south side of Tompkins Avenue between Putnam Street and Peralta Avenue, as shown on the Department of Public Works Drawing labeled Q-20-430 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 139-96-1.
(Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 045-96-053. [Luisa Romero v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Luisa Romero against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $12,000. (Municipal Court No. 077-831). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-054. [Robert V. Weber, et al. v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert V. Weber, et al, against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $46,500. (Superior Court No. 959-886). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-055. [Caroline Braun, v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Caroline Braun against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $12,000. (Superior Court No. 970-797). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-056. [Adele Roberts, v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of employment discrimination claim of Adele Roberts against the City and County of San Francisco, Anthony Ribera, Thomas Murphy, Frank Reed, Forrest Fulton, and Woodrwow Tennant by payment of $85,000.00. (USDC, Northern District of California No. C94-4153 CAL) (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-057. [Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement for Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco based on Modification of Debarment Order by the Public Transportation Commission, reducing the debarment period, and the commitment by Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. to perform valuable public works at no cost to the City. (Superior Court No. 961-589). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-058. [Richard Felton v. CCSF. et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Richard Felton against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $7,500. (Superior Court No. 970-909). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-059. [Collins, Through Guardians Ad Litem, v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Maurice Lewis Collins and Jamaris Morgan Collins, through their Guardians Ad Litem, against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $50,000. (Superior Court No. 962-003). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 074-96-001. [Tax Rate Setting, CCSF, FY 1996-97] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for City and County purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. RO #96037 (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 4, 1996 meeting.
File 074-96-002. [Tax Rate Setting, SFUSD, FY 1996-97] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Unified School District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. RO #96038 (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 4, 1996 meeting.
File 074-96-003. [Tax Rate Setting, SF Community College, FY 1996-97] Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. RO #96039 (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 4, 1996 meeting.
File 093-96-029. [MOU, Local 250-A] Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Worker's Union, Local 250-A for 9163 Transit Operators and the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 2000. (Also see File 104-96-3). (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 097-96-046. [Municipal Railway Improvement Fund] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a new Section 10.205 to establish a Municipal Railway Improvement Fund to receive, administer and
expend the funds certified by the Controller and identified in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union and the City and County of San Francisco effective July 1, 1996 as funds which the City agreed to pay into the Municipal Railway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1994/95 and 1996/97 which exceed the level of permissible Municipal Railway Trust Fund payments. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-96-002.01. [Amend Annual Appropriation Ordinance, FY 1996-97] Ordinance amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 1996-97, File No. 101-96-2, Ordinance No. 297-96, giving effect to revenue changes and adjusting appropriations to meet the requirements of the Art Commission pursuant to Charter Section 16.106, and adjusting appropriations to meet the requirements of the Airport, as a pre-requisite to levy a tax. RO #96040 (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 4, 1996 meeting.
File 139-96-001. [Changing Official Grade of Street] Ordinance establishing official grades pursuant to Section 190 of the Public Works Code on the west side of Peralta Avenue at Tompkins Avenue and on Putnam Street between Tompkins Avenue to 37 feet south of Ogden Avenue, as shown on the Department of Public Works Drawings labeled Q-20-431 and Q-20-432 and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 34-96-10. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 025-96-018. [Prop J Contract, Airport Information Booth Program] Resolution approving the Controller's certification that airport information booth services at San Francisco International Airport can be practically performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City and County employees at presently budgeted levels. (Airport) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 025-96-019. [Prop J Contract, Jail Food Services] Resolution approving the Controller's certification that county jail food service management operations for the City and County of San Francisco can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1996, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 025-96-020. [Prop J Contract, Eviction Assistance Program] Resolution approving the Controller's certification that the eviction assistance program for the City and County of San Francisco can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1996, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 025-96-021. [Prop J Contract, Own Recognizance Project] Resolution approving the Controller's certification that the San Francisco "O.R." Project for the City and County of San Francisco can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1996, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 025-96-022. [Prop J Contract, Pre-Trial Diversion Program] Resolution approving the Controller's certification that the pretrial diversion program for the City and County of San Francisco can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1996, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 025-96-023. [Prop J Contract, Security Guard Services] Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that the weekend and holiday security guard services can be practically performed for the Department of Public Health, SFGH, Substance Abuse Services, 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 032-96-001.05. [Cable Television Franchise Transfer] Draft resolution approving the transfer of control over Television Signal Corporation, San Francisco cable television franchise grantee, from Viacom Inc. to Tele-Communications, Inc. upon condition of acceptance and tender to the City and County of the franchise amendments, the guaranty, the mutual release and compensation for certain costs and expenses related to the transfer. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 032-96-001.06. [Gift Acceptance, Tele-Communications, Inc.] Draft resolution authorizing the Director of Telecommunications and Information Services to accept on behalf of the City a gift in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) for the purchase of television production equipment for the government access channel for installation in the television studio in the New Main Library. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.
File 040-96-020. [Residential Parking Area "V", Balboa Park] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "V" in the Balboa Park Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply. (Department of Parking and
Traffic) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 048-96-029. [Claim, United Minorities Against Discrimination] Resolution approving the settlement
of the unlitigated claim of United Minorities Against Discrimination et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. by payment of $199,000. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 048-96-030. [Settlement of Claim, Fireman's Insurance Co.] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (Insured: Richard Morey), by payment of $14,454.57. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 048-96-031. [Settlement of Claim, O'Brien Mechanical, Inc.] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of O'Brien Mechanical, Inc. by payment of $5,865.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 048-96-032. [Settlement of Claim, William R. Mathis] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of William R. Mathis by payment of $40,000.00. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 048-96-033. [Settlement of Claim, Andrew Wariner] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Andrew Wariner by payment of $11,000.00 (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 061-96-002. [Contract Award Extension, MUNI Railway MR-1165] Resolution granting extension of time for awarding Municipal Railway Contract No. MR-1165 Muni Metro New Key Stops Project, Phase-B. (Public Transportation Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 138-96-008. [Grant - Victim and Witness Assistance Program] Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $340,714, which include indirect costs of $17,036, from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the "Victim and Witness Assistance Program" for the twelve month period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (District Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 138-96-009. [Joint Powers Agreement, Victim Witness Assistance] Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively contract for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $408,755, which include indirect costs of $8,438, which have been allocated from the State Board of Control Victims of Crime Program, an agent of the State of California, for a project entitled "Joint Powers Agreement with Victim and Witness Assistance Program" for the twelve month period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (District Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 138-96-010. [Special Emphasis Victim Witness Assistance Program] Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $90,000 available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Special Emphasis Victim Witness Assistance Program" for the twelve month period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and waiving indirect cost due to funding restraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 143-96-004. [State Grant, Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools] Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), for a project known as the "Suppression of Drug Abuse in the Schools" and agreeing to provide an in-kind match in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00). (Police Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 146-96-013. [Grant - State Funds, Underground Storage Tanks] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health Management, to accept and expend, an allocation of up to $946,920, which includes indirect costs in the amount of $146,724 (based on 20% of salaries) from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Clean Water Programs, for local oversight cleanup activities at leaking underground storage sites funded by grant funds, and to authorize the Director of Health to execute the State Water Resources Control Board contract (No. 5-012-550), and amendments thereto on behalf of the City and County, which contract provides that the City shall indemnify, defend and hold the State harmless from any and all claims, losses, and damages accruing or resulting in connection with the City's performance of the contract; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 146-96-014. [Private Grant, Mental Health Managed Care Plan] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, to apply for retroactively and accept and expend a grant of $60,000, from the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, to hire a consultant planner for twelve months to work with the Director of Child, Adolescent and Family Services and other managers to develop policy and programs for the mental health managed care plan; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 146-96-015. [Private Grant, Comic Relief, Inc.] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Homeless Programs, to accept and expend retroactively an augmentation to a grant of $83,500 from Comic Relief, Inc., for health, psychosocial, and clerical support services, waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 148-96-004. [Disaster Relief Funds] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works and other designated City and County officials to execute and file, on behalf of the City and County of San
Francisco, Department of Public Works, an application for Federal and State financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Federal Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the State Natural Disaster Assistance Act for funds as a result of the 1995 late winter storms and rescinding Resolution No. 402-95. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-030. [Diagnostic Treatment Services, Juvenile Ward] Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer of the Juvenile Probation Department to renew a contract with California Youth Authority for diagnostic and treatment services and temporary detention not to exceed 90 days; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-031. [Emergency Custody, Juvenile Ward of the Court] Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer of the Juvenile Probation Department to renew a contract with California Youth Authority for emergency custody of a juvenile ward of the Court from the County of San Francisco; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-032. [Oakdale Bridge Reconstruction Project] Resolution adopting the determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and findings of General Plan conformance; authorizing the Director of Property to enter into agreements for the use of portions of real property identified as Assessor's Blocks 5320 and 5313 in connection with the reconstruction of the Oakdale Bridge; authorizing the Director of Property to compensate Gannet Outdoor Company for the loss of beneficial use of its advertising billboard during said construction project; authorizing the Director of Property to pay relocation assistance in an amount not to exceed $5,000; authorizing City officials to execute any additional agreement in connection with the project; and ratifying action previously taken in connection with the project. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 11, 1996 meeting.
File 188-96-001.02. [Bernal Property Development Agreement] Resolution adopting findings based on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Bernal Property and approving the Bernal Property Development Agreement by and between Alameda County and the City and County of San Francisco, pursuant to Charter Section 9.118. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 266-96-001. [Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes] Resolution approving and authorizing the borrowing of funds for fiscal year 1996-1997 and the issuance and sale of City and County of San Francisco 1996-1997 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes therefor; approving Official Notice of Sale of such Notes and authorizing the distribution thereof; approving Notice of Intention to Sell such Notes and authorizing the publication thereof; authorizing the public sale of such Notes; approving the official statement relating to such Notes; authorizing the appointment of the paying agent in connection with the issuance of such Notes; and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith. (City Administrator) Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 4, 1996 meeting.
Requests Granted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests:
By Supervisor Yaki, that Budget Analyst work with the Controller's Office to review and examine all petty cash revolving funds and other accounts throughout City departments that only require employee signature for the expenditure of funds and to report back on the scope and necessity of such accounts.
By Supervisor Ammiano, that City Attorney review draft ordinance and prepare and approve as to form an amendment to Traffic Code Section 100 regarding coasters, roller skates, skateboards and similar devices; use of and restrictions. File 124-96-8.2.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:
Thomas A. Toomey, Jr. Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
John B. Dewitt Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
Perry Thomas, III Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
Ed Solomon Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
Rafe Robinson (By the entire Board)
William G. Lazar Sponsor Supervisor Hsieh.
Robert Sellman Sponsor Supervisor Leal.
Ibrihim Habash Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano.
Don Fletcher Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Kaufman.
File 2-96-35
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:32 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 September 30, 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 the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited.
John L. Taylor
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors