JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, September 16, 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 2:12 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Quorum present.
Supervisor Hsieh was noted present at 2:36 p.m.
APPROVAL OF JOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, August 19, 1996, be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Presentation of Guests
Suspension of the Rules
Presentation Made
Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to suspend the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of presenting a certificate of honor to the organization Youth Making A Change (Y-MAC) and to grant privilege of the floor to the youths present today.
No objection and motion carried.
On behalf of Y-MAC, William Walker thanked the members of the Board of Supervisors who participated in the Youth Vote'96 program. (See infra.)
Racquel, representing the Mission District to the Youth Summit invited the Supervisors to come and submit their ideas.
Presentation Made
Supervisor Alioto, on behalf of author, John Brucato, presented each Supervisor with an autographed copy of "A Sicilian in America".
CONSENT CALENDAR
Severed from Consent Calendar
Supervisor Alioto requested that the following measure be severed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Adopted as Amended
[State Grant, Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police 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))). Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 143-96-4, Resolution No. 838-96
Supervisor Alioto, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to amend title, page one, lines five and seven and page two, lines seven and eight by deleting the phrase, "and agreeing to provide an in-kind match in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)";
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Supervisor Alioto, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to amend page two, line four, by changing "$6,500" to $6,000".
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Adopted as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the Consent Calendar.
Consent Calendar
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Finally Passed
[Amend Annual Appropriation Ordinance, Fiscal Year 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 prerequisite to levy a tax. (Controller)
File 101-96-2.1, Ordinance No. 360-96
Finally passed.
[Tax Rate Setting, CCSF, Fiscal Year 1996-97]
Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for City and County purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. (Controller)
File 74-96-1, Ordinance No. 357-96
Finally passed.
[Tax Rate Setting, SFUSD, Fiscal Year 1996-97]
Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Unified School District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. (Controller)
File 74-96-2, Ordinance No. 358-96
Finally passed.
[Tax Rate Setting, SF Community College, Fiscal Year 1996-97]
Ordinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. (Controller)
File 74-96-3, Ordinance No. 359-96
Finally passed.
[Water Department Fees]
Ordinance approving a schedule of fees for short-term uses of San Francisco Water Department lands, rights-of-way, and other real properties. (Public Utilities Commission)
File 188-96-4, Ordinance No. 361-96
Finally passed.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Isabel Pineda v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Isabel Pineda against the City and County by payment of $7,281.00. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-51, Ordinance No.
(S.F. Municipal Court No. 077-831.)
Passed for second reading.
[Robert Evans v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert Evans against the City and County by payment of $32,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-52, Ordinance No.
(U.S. District Court Case No. C95-4559 MHP.)
Passed for second reading.
[Luisa Romero v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Luisa Romero against the City and County by payment of $12,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-53, Ordinance No.
(Municipal Court No. 077-831.)
Passed for second reading.
[Robert V. Weber, et al. v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Robert V. Weber, et al, against the City and County by payment of $46,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-54, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 959-886.)
Passed for second reading.
[Caroline Braun, v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Caroline Braun against the City and County by payment of $12,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-55, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 970-797.)
Passed for second reading.
[Adele Roberts, v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of employment discrimination claim of Adele Roberts against the City and County, Anthony Ribera, Thomas Murphy, Frank Reed, Forrest Fulton, and Woodrow Tennant by payment of $85,000.00. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-56, Ordinance No.
(USDC, Northern District of California No. C94-4153 CAL.)
Passed for second reading.
[Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement for Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. v. City and County 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. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-57, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 961-589.)
Passed for second reading.
[Richard Felton v. CCSF. et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Richard Felton against the City and County by payment of $7,500. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-58, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 970-909.)
Passed for second reading.
[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 by payment of $50,000. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-59, Ordinance No.
(Superior Court No. 962-003.)
Passed for second reading.
Adopted
[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)
File 25-96-18, Resolution No. 821-96
Adopted.
[Claim, United Minorities Against Discrimination]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of United Minorities Against Discrimination et al., v. City and County, et al. by payment of $199,000. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-29, Resolution No. 829-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 48-96-30, Resolution No. 830-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 48-96-31, Resolution No. 831-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 48-96-32, Resolution No. 832-96
Adopted.
[Settlement of Claim, Andrew Wariner]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Andrew Wariner by payment of $11,000.00. (City Attorney)
File 48-96-33, Resolution No. 833-96
Adopted.
[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. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 138-96-9, Resolution No. 836-96
Adopted.
[Special Emphasis Victim Witness Assistance Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney 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. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 138-96-10, Resolution No. 837-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 146-96-13, Resolution No. 839-96
Adopted.
[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. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 146-96-14, Resolution No. 840-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 146-96-15, Resolution No. 841-96
Adopted.
[Agreement, Sheriff/Dr. George Bach-Y-Rita]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to enter into agreement with Dr. George Bach-Y-Rita for psychiatric evaluation 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 172-96-25, Resolution No. 844-96
Adopted.
[Business Recovery Services Contract]
Resolution approving the limitation of liability in agreement for business recovery services with International Business Machines Corporation. (Controller)
File 172-96-29, Resolution No. 845-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 172-96-30, Resolution No. 846-96
Adopted.
[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)
File 172-96-31, Resolution No. 847-96
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
REGULAR CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Leal assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor.
Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading as Amended
[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 setting effective date of January 15, 1997. (Mayor, Supervisors Shelley, Teng)
File 97-96-20, Ordinance No.
(Adds Section 16.980.)
(September 9, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 16, 1996.)
Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title.
Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Passed for second reading as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.
The President resumed the Chair.
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.)
(September 3, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 16, 1996.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to September 30, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[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.
(September 3, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 16, 1996.)
Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to September 30, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Recommendation of Housing and Land Use Committee
Adopted
[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. 828-96
(September 3, 1996 - Consideration continued to September 16, 1996.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of Budget Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[Settlement of Claim Against Partial NSF Design Team]
Ordinance approving the settlement of the City's claims against members of the new Sheriff's facility design team insured under the project errors and omissions insurance policy. (City Attorney)
File 45-96-62, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Adopted
[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)
File 172-96-32, Resolution No. 848-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[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 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 (not to exceed $100 million). (City Administrator)
File 266-96-1, Resolution No. 850-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
From Budget Committee Without Recommendation
Passed for Second Reading
[Municipal Railway Improvement Fund]
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, 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 effective July 1, 1996, as funds which the City agreed to pay into the Transport Workers Union Municipal Railway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1994/95 and 1996/97 which exceed the level of permissible Transport Workers Union Municipal Railway Trust Fund payments. (Department of Human Resources)
File 97-96-46, Ordinance No.
(Adds new Section 10.205.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
Recommendations of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading
[MOU, Local 38, Amendment No. 2]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 168-96 to correct clerical errors by adopting and implementing the provision of Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Industry, Local 38 and the City and County to be effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-10.2, Ordinance No.
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Public Information]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to exclude computer software developed by the City and County from the definition of public information. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Ammiano, Yaki.
File 97-96-21.1, Ordinance No.
(Amends Section 67.20.)
Passed for second reading by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Adopted
[Prop J Contract; Paratransit Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that paratransit services for the Public Transportation Commission can be practically performed by a private contractor at lower cost than by City and County employees; retroactive to July 1, 1996. (Public Transportation Commission)
File 25-96-16, Resolution No. 820-96
(Fiscal Impact.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Prop J Contract, Jail Food Services]
Resolution approving retroactively, the Controller's certification that county jail food service management operations for the City and County 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)
File 25-96-19, Resolution No. 822-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Prop J Contract, Eviction Assistance Program]
Resolution approving retroactively the Controller's certification that the eviction assistance program for the City and County 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)
File 25-96-20, Resolution No. 823-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Prop J Contract, Own Recognizance Project]
Resolution approving retroactively the Controller's certification that the San Francisco "O.R." Project for the City and County 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)
File 25-96-21, Resolution No. 824-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Prop J Contract, Pre-Trial Diversion Program]
Resolution approving retroactively the Controller's certification that the pretrial diversion program for the City and County 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)
File 25-96-22, Resolution No. 825-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Prop J Contract, Security Guard Services]
Resolution concurring retroactively 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)
File 25-96-23, Resolution No. 826-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[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)
File 61-96-2, Resolution No. 834-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Grant - Victim and Witness Assistance Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $343,850, which include indirect costs of $17,193, 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. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 138-96-8, Resolution No. 835-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[State Grant - Exploring African-American Culture]
Resolution authorizing the City Librarian to retroactively apply for, accept and expend Library Services and Construction Act funds from the California State Library in the amount of $5,000.00. This "Exploring African-American Culture" materials grant has been awarded to the Bayview/Waden Branch Library. There are no direct or indirect costs contained in the budget of this grant. Sponsor Supervisor Alioto.
File 147-96-4, Resolution No. 842-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Grand Jury Report, Information Technology Services]
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 Information Technology Services in San Francisco Government. (Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 39-96-1
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
[Grand Jury Report, Criminal Justice System, DA/PD]
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 Criminal Justice System, District Attorney and Police Department. (Government Efficiency and Labor Committee)
File 39-96-3
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Recommendations of Health, Public Safety & Environment Committee
Adopted
[Environmental Health Assessment]
Resolution endorsing an environmental health assessment research project in the Bayview Hunters Point Community. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Brown, Bierman, Leal, Katz, Ammiano, Kaufman, Teng, Alioto, Hsieh, Shelley.
File 30-96-11, Resolution No. 827-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
Consideration Continued
[Solid Waste Siting Element and Summary Plan]
Resolution adopting the final draft Siting Element and final draft Summary Plan. (City Administrator)
File 57-96-3, Resolution No.
(Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued by City Planning on June 7, 1996.)
Supervisor Leal, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to September 24, 1996.
Motion to continue adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 10.
Absent: Supervisor Hsieh - 1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor.
Recommendation of Government Efficiency and Labor Committee
Passed for Second Reading as Amended
[MOU, Local 250-A]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding as amended September 16, 1996 between the Transport Workers' Union, Local 250-A for 9163 Transit Operators and the City and County for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 2000. (Department of Human Resources)
File 93-96-29, Ordinance No.
Supervisor Shelley, seconded by Supervisor Leal, moved to amend the memorandum of understanding concerning Item 25, Missout Prevention Program pursuant to a handwritten amendment provided by the Employee Relations Division based on negotiations between the Municipal Railway Management and the Transport Workers Union.
Motion to amend adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
Ordinance title, line one and text, line nine, amended accordingly to reflect above amendment by inserting "as amended 9/16/96" after "Memorandum of Understanding".
The ordinance, with its underlying memorandum of understanding as amended, was passed for second reading as amended by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
The Employee Relations Division then presented to the Clerk a revision to the memorandum of understanding in order to reflect accurately the agreement between the parties and correcting clerical errors made by the division in its original handwritten amendment as follows:
By replacing the current "b" sentence with the following new language: "b. If an operator reports late for duty without approval but does report and takes a scheduled non-overtime run, such late reports will be tracked and recorded on a rolling five month period with the disciplinary procedures up to the following:
i. First violation within a five month period - oral warning.
ii. Second violation within a five month period - written warning of suspension.
iii. Third violation within a five month period - up to 5 day suspension.
iv. Fourth violation within a five month period - up to 10 day suspension.
v. Fifth violation within a five month period - up to termination."
By adding a new section "c" to read: "c. When an operator fails to report to duty, and does not receive approval, the absence will be defined as a non-working miss-out and will be tracked and recorded on a rolling eight month period with the disciplinary procedures up to the following:
i. First violation within an eight month period - oral warning.
ii. Second violation within an eight month period - written warning of suspension.
iii. Third violation within an eight month period - up to 5 day suspension.
iv. Fourth violation within an eight month period - up to 10 days suspension.
v. Fifth violation within an eight month period - up to termination."
By renumbering the current "c" to a "d"; and
By adding new section "e" as follows: "e. The Joint Committee will work together to identify the best methods to bring Municipal Railway to full staffing as approved in the budget."
The President resumed the Chair.
Recommendation of Housing and Land Use Committee
Adopted
[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 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. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Alioto, Teng, Brown, Katz.
File 161-96-6, Resolution No. 843-96
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Teng, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons:
Male speaker, lack of heat, Sunnyside Hotel, public safety;
Michael DeCastro, oppose boxing program at St. Mary's Park;
Female speaker, ethnic makeup of cablecar drivers;
Ted Haile, support hiring more supervisors for Muni;
Leboriae P. Smoore, constitution for poor, police brutality;
Ronnie Burk, oppose direct observation therapy drug program
David Pasquarelly, oppose direct observation therapy program;
Richard Kline, meter in bus zone, use vacant city buildings to
house homeless;
Dora Bellefontaine, oppose direct observation therapy program;
Michael Bellefontaine, oppose AIDS drug treatment program;
Mr. Bell, oppose direct observation therapy program;
Laura Stack, oppose AIDS drug treatment program;
Rodney, supports Budget Analyst Harvey Rose.
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.
Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
Supervisor Shelley requested that the following two measures be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately.
Referred to Committee
[Glen Park Canyon Traffic Management]
Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to strictly manage traffic in Glen Park Canyon and Glen Park Recreation Center and Playground. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Yaki, Katz.
File 193-96-4.1, Resolution No.
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
At the request of Supervisor Shelley, referred to Rules Committee.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Referred to Committee
[Glen Park Canyon Health Code Enforcement]
Resolution urging the Recreation and Parks Department to work with the appropriate City departments to strictly enforce Sections 40 and 41.12 of the Health Code concerning dog control (defecation cleanup and dogs running loose). Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Yaki.
File 193-96-7, Resolution No.
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
At the request of Supervisor Shelley, referred to Rules Committee.
In connection with the above item, Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Supervisor Katz requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately.
Adopted
[Commending Youth VOTE '96]
Resolution commending the organization Youth Making a Change (Y-MAC) for their involvement in Youth Vote'96. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Yaki.
File 6-96-135, Resolution No. 814-96
(September 11, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar.
For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar
Adopted
[Proclaim Salvation Army Chinatown Corps Day]
Resolution proclaiming September 15, 1996 Salvation Army San Francisco Chinatown Corps Day in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Hsieh, Teng, Shelley, Alioto, Bierman, Kaufman, Leal.
File 4-96-16, Resolution No. 810-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Leal requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend Metropolitan Transportation Commission]
Resolution congratulating the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on its 25th Anniversary. Sponsors Supervisors Hsieh, Alioto, Bierman, Kaufman, Leal, Katz, Teng.
File 6-96-131, Resolution No. 811-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Katz, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend YWCA Week Without Violence Campaign]
Resolution commending the YWCA Week Without Violence Campaign and designating October 6 through October 12, 1996 as the YWCA Week Without Violence in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Yaki, Shelley, Alioto, Bierman, Leal, Teng.
File 6-96-132, Resolution No. 812-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Commend Cine Accion]
Resolution commending Cine Accion on the occasion of its Fourth Annual Film Festival Cine Latino for its contributions in promoting Chicano/Latino film and video and proclaiming Thursday, September 19, 1996 through Sunday, September 22, 1996 as "Cine Latino Week" in the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Alioto, Bierman, Kaufman, Teng.
File 6-96-133, Resolution No. 813-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Kaufman, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Public Benefits to Undocumented Residents]
Resolution supporting Health Commission's Resolution Number 19-96 to continue provision of public benefits to undocumented residents under the provisions of Section 411(d) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (H.R. 3734 Welfare Reform). Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Leal, Alioto, Katz, Kaufman, Yaki, Brown, Bierman, Shelley.
File 13-96-32.3, Resolution No. 817-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Salvage Logging Rider Repeal]
Resolution urging the Clinton Administration to repeal the Salvage Logging Rider; urging the San Francisco Congressional Delegation to make the repeal of the Salvage Logging Rider a priority. Sponsors Supervisors Shelley, Bierman, Leal, Katz, Teng.
File 13-96-36, Resolution No. 818-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leal, Katz, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Tobacco Products and Advertising]
Resolution supporting the Federal Food and Drug Administration's rules regulating tobacco products and advertising. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Bierman, Katz, Teng, Yaki.
File 13-96-37, Resolution No. 819-96
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Sponsors Supervisors Alioto, Leal, Bierman, Shelley, Teng, Hsieh, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown.
File 30-96-1.18
(September 9, 1996 - Introduced in Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
[Naming of Pump Station]
Resolution naming the newly constructed pump station, formerly referred to as the Rankin Pump Station, the "Bruce David Flynn Pump Station". Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano.
File 200-96-8, Resolution No. 849-96
(September 11, 1996 - Referred to Board for consideration on September 16, 1996.)
Adopted.
The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
[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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved adoption.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted
[Commend Reginald Smith]
Resolution commending Reginald Smith for his outstanding contributions and years of dedicated service to the citizens of the City and County of San Francisco.
File 006-96-136, Resolution No. 815-96
Supervisors Alioto, Shelley, Ammiano, Leal, Katz, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
[Commend Candace Chamberlain]
Resolution congratulating and saluting Candace Chamberlain for her two decades of outstanding work in radio.
File 006-96-137, Resolution No. 816-96
Supervisor Ammiano presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Supervisors Alioto, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Hsieh, Katz, Kaufman, Leal, Shelley, Teng, Yaki - 11.
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEASURES AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOT CONSIDERED OR REPORTED ON BY COMMITTEE
Referred to Board
Resolutions:
[Proclaim Open Studios Month]
Resolution declaring the month of October 1996 Open Studios Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 24, 1996.
File 004-96-018.
[Proclaim Immigrant Pride Day]
Resolution proclaiming Sunday, October 6, 1996 Immigrant Pride Day. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 24, 1996.
File 004-96-019.
[Municipal Railway Bus Stop]
Resolution urging the Department of Transportation and the Transportation Commission to shorten the length of the Municipal Railway bus stop on the 2600 block of San Bruno Avenue to protect food handling businesses from exhaust contamination. Supervisor Alioto presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 24, 1996.
File 007-96-005.
Referred to Committee
[Airport Revenue Bonds]
Resolution approving the issuance of up to $192,700,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing certain infrastructure improvements at the airport and approving the maximum interest rate thereon and approving up to $2,850,000,000 principal amount of Master Plan Bonds of the Airports Commission; approving the time for sale of Master Plan Bonds as ending December 31,2000; approving up to 19 series of Master Plan Bonds; and approving a final maturity date of the Master Plan Bonds of not later than May 1, 2030. Supervisor Hsieh presented. Referred to Budget Committee with request it be considered at the September 25, 1996 meeting.
File 170-96-008.
[Liability Limitation]
Resolution approving the limitation of liability in agreement for business recovery services with International Business Machines Corporation with the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services and Office of the Assessor, AS 400 Maintenance Agreement. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 172-96-029.01.
Referred to Board
[Strawberry Organizing Campaign]
Resolution endorsing the United Farm Workers of America's California Strawberry Organizing Campaign and expressing indignation at the abuses committed against farm workers. Supervisors Teng, Ammiano, Leal Brown, Yaki, Bierman, Alioto, Shelley presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar September 24, 1996.
File 176-96-007.
Referred to Committee
[Public Employees Retirement System]
Resolution urging the Retirement System to conduct a review of the investment policies and proxy voting guidelines of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, including those concerning investing in corporations or voting for directors of corporations which follow certain guidelines. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 210-96-002.
Requests for Hearings:
[New Sheriff's Facility]
Request that the Budget Committee convene in closed session with the City Attorney to discuss the significant exposure to litigation involving the City and County that exists regarding the design for, and construction of, the new Sheriff's facility. Supervisor Hsieh presented. Referred to Budget Committee.
File 046-96-011.
[Parking Code Violations]
Hearing to consider the City's enforcement of parking laws as they relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Supervisor Alioto presented. Referred to Health/Public Safety/Environment Committee.
File 190-96-009.
[Pleasanton Property Water Temple]
Hearing to consider the planned destruction of the City and County's water temple in Pleasanton, California. Supervisor Alioto presented. Referred to Health/Public Safety/Environment Committee.
File 191-96-004.
[Unleased Dog Facilities]
Hearing to consider the availability of confined spaces in City park facilities for unleased dogs. Supervisor Leal presented. Referred to Health/Public Safety/Environment Committee.
File 193-96-008.
[High Speed Chase]
Hearing to consider the impact on public safety and the City's legal liabilities resulting from police "hot pursuit" high speed chases. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 207-96-010.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
Ordinances Referred to Committee
File 034-96-011. [Changing Width of Sidewalk, Oakdale Avenue] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1531 changing the official sidewalk width on Oakdale Avenue between Phelps Street and Quint Street, as shown on the Department of Public Works Drawing Labeled Q-20-460, and making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 045-96-064. [Santa Clara County v. CCSF] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of County of Santa Clara v. City and County of San Francisco and the City's conveyance of an easement to the
County of Santa Clara for $1,250. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Action No. CV 757163). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-065. [Strain and Smith v. CCSF, et al.] Resolution authorizing settlement of litigation of Lisa Strain and Desiree Smith against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of up to $75,000. (U.S. District Court No. C95-04652 SAW). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 045-96-066. [Loewinsohn v. CCSF, et al.] Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Lee Jacob Loewinsohn against the City and County San Francisco by payment of $80,000. (Superior Court No. 970-640). (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 064-96-016. [Leasing of Property on Treasure Island] Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, to enter into leases and other agreements with the Navy of property on Naval Station Treasure Island and in turn subleases and other agreements with third-parties of such property without "competitive bidding", and ratifying certain prior acts. (Mayor) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 097-96-051. [Medical Examiner Fees] Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 8.14, authorizing the Medical Examiner to charge fees for certain services. (Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-96-010. [Appropriation, Public Transportation-Muni Railway] Ordinance rescinding $86,568 from materials and supplies in the Muni Operating Fund and appropriating $99,543 to professional services in the Muni Capital Projects Fund, including $12,975 recovered from the contractor, to reimburse the Municipal Railway's advanced train control system project for the improper use of grant funds, in response to a Controller audit, for fiscal year 1996-97; providing for ratification of action previously taken. RO #96029. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 101-96-011. [Appropriation, Business and Economic Dev.] Ordinance appropriating $266,000, Department of Business and Economic Development, of grant and rental revenue for salaries, fringe benefits, travel, training, for professional services, materials and supplies and services of other departments, for the creation of two (2) positions, for the Treasure Island Base Conversion Project at the Department of Business and Economic Development; companion measure to File 102-96-4. RO #96065. (Controller) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 102-96-004. [ASO Amendment, Business and Economic Dev.] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 298-96 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1996/97) reflecting the creation of two (2) positions (Class 1365 Special Assistant VI and Class 1372 Special Assistant XIII) in the Department of Business and Economic Development; companion measure to File 101-96-11. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 121-96-011. [Street Artist Fees] Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 2404.1.1 to establish a fee to cover the Arts Commissions' costs of administering the application/examination process. (Arts Commission) Referred to Budget Committee.
Resolutions Referred to Committee
File 028-96-008. [Emergency Repair, Southeast Water Pollution Plant] Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to take necessary measures to protect the health, welfare and property of the citizens of San Francisco by performing the necessary work to repair the roof of Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Digester No. 2. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 028-96-009. [Emergency Repair, Various Locations] Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to take necessary measures to protect the health, welfare and property of the citizens of San Francisco by performing the necessary work to replace structurally inadequate sewer in 23rd Avenue between California Street and Clement Street, Broadway between Grant Avenue and Stockton Street, Trenton Street between Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street, Pacific Avenue between Stockton Street and Mason Street and between Taylor Street and Jones Street, the 2015 Tenth Avenue easement between Tenth Avenue and 160 feet westerly, First Street between Market Street and Stevenson Street, Vicksburg Street between Elizabeth Street and Twenty-Fourth Street, Dale Place between Golden Gate Avenue and the deadend, Andover Street between Newman Street and Cortland Street and Webster Street between Lombard Street and Greenwich Street. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 040-96-021. [Residential Parking Area "U", South of Market] Resolution amending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "U" in the South of Market Area. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
File 040-96-022. [Residential Parking Area "D", Glen Park] Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "D", in the Glen 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 048-96-035. [Settlement of Claim, Richard and Karen Turner] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Richard and Karen Turner by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 084-96-002. [Property Acquisition, Caltrans Property/Route 480]
Resolution approving and authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California for acquisition of certain real property formerly occupied by Route 480 and located generally between Main Street and the Embarcadero (including certain waivers and indemnities for the benefit of the State contained in such agreement); adopting findings that such acquisition is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1; and placing certain of the property under the Port's jurisdiction. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Budget Committee.
File 089-96-007. [SDI Coverage, 8220 Director of Enforcement] Resolution authorizing enrollment of classification 8220 Director of Enforcement into the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 089-96-008. [SDI Coverage, A100 Asst. Director of Enforcement] Resolution authorizing enrollment of classification A100 Assistant Director of Enforcement into the State Disability Insurance Program. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 112-96-004. [Outreach Newspaper, S.F. Beacon] Resolution designating the San Francisco Beacon for outreach advertising for the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian/Bay/Bisexual Community through June 30, 1997, or until such time that a periodical can be designated as the official outreach periodical for the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Community. (Purchasing Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 112-96-005. [Outreach Newspaper, S.F. Bay Times] Resolution designating the San Francisco Bay Times for outreach advertising for the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Community through June 30, 1997, or until such time that a periodical can be designated as the official outreach periodical for the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Community. (Purchasing Department) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
File 146-96-019. [Private Grant, Disease State Management Fellowship] Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital, to accept and expend retroactively unrestricted funding of $25,000 from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which includes no indirect costs, for providing a Pharmacy Disease State Management Fellowship; providing for ratification of action previously taken, and waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Government Efficiency/Labor Committee.
Requests Granted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests:
By Supervisor Bierman, that City Attorney prepare legislation which would prohibit the sale of liquor at gasoline stations.
By Supervisor Bierman, that letter be sent to Chief of Police to determine if the use of officers from Northern Station for temporary duty at City Hall results in a shortage of officers at Northern Station when officers are so deployed.
Motions Adopted
Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:
Ilus W. Davis Sponsor Supervisor Shelley.
Ed De la Cruz (By the entire Board)
Karl Kortum (By the entire Board)
Lena Lee Moscone (By the entire Board)
Rev. Milton L. Hill Sponsor Supervisor Brown.
File 2-96-37
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:55 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 October 15, 1996
I, John L. Taylor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited.
John L. Taylor
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors