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City and County of San Francisco
Board of Supervisors - Full Board

June 19, 2000

Agenda & Minutes Archive

Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

seal of the city and county of sf

AGENDA
Monday, June 19, 2000
2:00 PM

Regular Meeting



TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT
ALICIA BECERRIL, SUE BIERMAN, AMOS BROWN, LESLIE KATZ,
BARBARA KAUFMAN, MARK LENO, GAVIN NEWSOM,
MABEL TENG, MICHAEL YAKI, LELAND Y. YEE

Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion to APPROVE the May 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes.

AGENDA CHANGES

COMMUNICATIONS

Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents:
1) Legislation
2) Budget Analyst report
3) Legislative Analyst report
4) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report
5) Public correspondence
These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk.

CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Items 1 through 23

Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee
Present: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz

1. 000630 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 16, Article V] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article V, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.90, 16.92, and 19.93, regarding salary and wage deductions, and by amending Sections 16.93-4 and 19.93-5, regarding the Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.
(Amends Sections 16.90, 16.92, 9.93, 16.93-4 and 19.93-5.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

2. 000631 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 16, Article VII] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article VII (Sections 16.98 through 16.107), regarding residency requirements, in its entirety.
(Repeals Sections 16.98 through 16.107.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

3. 000633 [Permits for United Nations and Hallidie Plaza] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter I of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by adding Section 1.58, governing permits for the use of United Nations Plaza and Hallidie Plaza, and amending Chapters 8B and 8C of Part II, Chapter VI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Park Code), by amending Sections 8B.01, and 8C.01, to correct cross-references.
(Adds Administrative Code Section 1.58; amends Park Code Sections 8B.01, and 8C.01.

5/1/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Kaufman submitted a substitute ordinance in Board, bearing new title. Sponsor requests this matter be scheduled for consideration at the June 2, 2000 meeting.
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

4. 000696 [Administrative Code Revisions, Chapter 16, Article 1] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article I of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.2 (Military Leave for Sea Duty), 16.4 (City Office Hours), 16.9-2 (Peace Officer Training), 16.9-24 (Equal Employment Opportunity Plans), and 16.9-25 (Sexual Harassment Policy), and by repealing Sections 16.3, 16.3-1, 16.3-2, 16.3-8, 16.6-3, 16.6-4, 16.6-5, 16.6-6, 16.6-7, 16.6-8, 16.6-9, 16.6-10, 16.6-11, 16.6-12, 16.7, 16.8, 16.8-1, 16.9-1, 16.9-3, 16.9-4, 16.9-5, 16.9-6, 16.9-7, 16.9-8, 16.9-9, 16.9-10, 16.9-11, 16.9-16, 16.9-17, 16.9-18, 16.9-19, 16.9-20, 16.9-23, 16-9-26, 16.9-27, 16.9-28, and 16.9-30, to eliminate outdated and obsolete provisions.
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 000801 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 44] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 44, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 44.3, regarding composition of the Adult Day Health Care Planning Council.
(Amends Chapter 44, Section 44.3.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

6. 000803 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 13] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 1 and Chapter 13, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by repealing Sections 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.5, 13.6, 13.9, 13.10, 13.11, 13.14, 13.15, 13.16, 13.17, 13.18, 13.19, 13.20, 13.21, and 13.22, by amending Sections 13.4 and 13.71, and by renumbering Sections 13.50 and 13.51 as 1.35 and 1.36, respectively, to update provisions regarding jails and prisoners and to eliminate outdated and obsolete provisions.
(Repeals Sections 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.5, 13.6, 13.9, 13.10, 13.11, 13.14, 13.15, 13.16, 13.17, 13.18, 13.19, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22; amends Sections 13.4 and 13.71; renumbers Sections 13.50 and 13.51 as 1.35 and 1.36.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

7. 000804 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 51A] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Chapter 51A, establishing the Youth and Children Services Fund.
(Repeals Chapter 51A.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

8. 000805 [Administrative Code Chapter 6 - Technical Amendments] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Administrative Code to effect technical corrections to subsections 6.21(J) and 6.61(G) and to delete 6.21(l) and add a new 6.22(O) to comply with changes in state law concerning the employment of apprentices.
(Amends Chapter 6, subsections 6.21(J) and 6.61(G); deletes 6.21(l); and add a new 6.22(O).)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9. 000845 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kim Kazanas against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 16, 1998 in Superior Court, Case No. 992-108; entitled Kim Kazanas, Demosthenes Kazanas, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are co-defendant to pay cablecar gripman $250,000 less $50,000 to City as compensation for Workers’ Compensation benefits paid for gripman’s injuries due to the accident. (City Attorney)
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

10. 000846 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jack and Maxine Friedman against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on March 3, 1998 in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Unlimited Civil Jurisdiction, Case No. 993-349; entitled Jack & Maxine Friedman, v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

11. 000858 [Administrative Code Chapter 89, Establishing Department of Child Support Services] Supervisors Becerril, Newsom
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Chapter 89 thereto, establishing a Department of Child Support Services, procedures for appointment of a Director and transfer of functions from the San Francisco District Attorney as required by State law. (District Attorney)
(Adds Chapter 89.)

6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

12. 000929 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Anita Hanks, Kenneth Hanks, Jr. and Kenneth Hanks against the City and County of San Francisco for $30,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on January 22, 1996 in United States District Court, Case No. C96-0310 CAL; entitled Anita Hanks, Kenneth Hanks, Jr. and Kenneth Hanks, Sr. et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

13. 000986 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Madeline Harris against the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Municipal Railway, for $100,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on July 10, 1997 in United States District Court, Northern District, Case No. C97-2546 WHA; entitled Madeline Harris v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; other material terms of said settlement are: plaintiff to receive a permanent appointment to Class 9141 Transit Manager II, Step 5, within 120 days, with back pay to December 25, 1999; plaintiff’s claims for attorney’s fees and court costs to be determined by the court pursuant to motion or further agreement. (City Attorney)
6/12/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Yaki

14. 000936 [Accept and Expend State Grant - Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Children, Youth and Families, to accept retroactively and expend grant funds of $201,921 from the State Department of Health Services for the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care and to enter into an agreement which does not include intellectual property indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Leno, Kaufman

15. 990814 [Appointment]
Resolution appointing Elizabeth Melnik, term ending January 31, 2004, to the Veterans Affairs Commission. (Rules Committee)
Elizabeth Melnik, Seat 4, succeeding Maceo May, must be an at-large appointment, for new four-year term ending January 31, 2004.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

16. 000887 [Appointment - San Francisco Health Authority]
Resolution appointing Jack Fries, John Gressman, and Dr. Robert Lull to serve as Governing Body members of the San Francisco Health Authority. (Rules Committee)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

17. 000942 [Appointments]
Resolution appointing Amy Wah Man Yu, term ending August 20, 2001, to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee, waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee)
Amy Wah Man Yu, Seat 17, succeeding Loretta Krueger, must have expertise in immigrant services, unexpired portion of 4-year term ending August 20, 2001.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman

18. 000888 [Accept and Expend Federal Grant - Public Library]
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,500.00 from the University of California, Los Angeles, as part of a Library Services and Technology Act Grant for the California Center for the Book. (Public Library)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

19. 000941 [Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections:

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
15th and Carolina Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Carolina Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a 2-way STOP)
Baker and Vallejo Streets, northwest corner, stopping southbound Baker Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection)
Golden Gate Avenue and Chabot Terrace, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Golden Gate Avenue (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP)
Holloway Avenue and Miramar Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Holloway Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department)
(DPT Order No. 1995.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

20. 000943 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets:

DIAMOND LANE - ESTABLISH
Stockton Street, west curb lane (southbound), between O’Farrell and Ellis Streets

RIGHT TURN ONLY - RESCIND
RIGHT TURN ONLY, EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS - ESTABLISH
Stockton Street, southbound, at Ellis Street (adds bus and taxi exemptions)

CROSSWALK CLOSURE - RESCIND
Stockton and Ellis Streets, north crosswalk, crossing Stockton Street (crosswalk to be restored)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Stillman Street, south side, between 3rd and 4th Streets

LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH
Fulton Street, eastbound, at Central Avenue

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Front Street, east side, from Sacramento Street to 72 feet southerly (72-foot zone, along widened sidewalk)
Mission Street, west side, from Santa Rosa Avenue to 18 feet northerly (18-foot zone, along widened sidewalk)
San Juan Avenue, south side, from Mission Street to 18 feet westerly (18-foot zone, along corner bulb) (Parking and Traffic Department)
(DPT Order No. 1995.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

21. 000994 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations:

NO PARKING, 6 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT VEHICLES WITH VANPOOL PERMITS - RESCIND
11th Street, east side, from 222 feet to 264 feet south of Harrison Street (42-foot zone, at meters #425 and #427)

NO PARKING, 7 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT VEHICLES WITH VANPOOL PERMITS - ESTABLISH
Harrison Street, south side, from Harriet Street to 125 feet westerly (125-foot zone)

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
4th Street, both sides, between Bryant and Townsend Streets

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
4th Street, east side, between Harrison and Stillman Streets
4th Street, west side, between Harrison and Bryant Streets

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Stillman Street, south side, between 3rd and 4th Streets

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "E" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - RESCIND
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "E" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Arellano Avenue, both sides, between Holloway Avenue and Serrano Drive (unit block)
Cambon Drive, west side, between Cardenas Avenue and Font Boulevard (unit and 100 blocks, even-numbered addresses only)
Cardenas Avenue, both sides, between Holloway Avenue and Cambon Drive (unit, 100, 200, and 300 blocks)
Castello Avenue, both sides, between Cambon and Gonzales Drives (unit block)
Crespi Drive, both sides, between Varela Avenue and Juan Bautista Circle (unit and 100 blocks)
Diaz Avenue, both sides, between Gonzales Drive and Juan Bautista Circle (unit block)
Font Boulevard, north side, between Cambon Drive and Holloway Avenue (200, 300, 400, and 500 blocks, even-numbered addresses only)
Fuente Avenue, both sides, between Serrano Drive and Juan Bautista Circle (unit block)
Gonzales Avenue, both sides, between Crespi Drive and Font Boulevard (unit, 100, and 200 blocks)
Holloway Avenue, south side, Varela Avenue and Font Boulevard (1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks, odd-numbered addresses only)
Serrano Drive, both sides, between Varela Avenue and Font Boulevard (unit, 100, and 200 blocks)
Varela Avenue, both sides, between Holloway Avenue and Serrano Drive (unit block) (Parking and Traffic Department)
(DPT Order No. 1995.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

22. 001134 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations:

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 10 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
Connecticut Street, both sides, between 19th and 20th Streets (400 block)
Mississippi Street, both sides, between 20th and 22nd Streets (500 and 600 blocks)
Pennsylvania Street, both sides, between 19th and 22nd Streets (500 and 600 blocks)
Texas Street, both sides, between 20th and 22nd Streets (500 and 600 blocks)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (3-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 11 AM - 5 PM, EVERYDAY; 2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 5 PM - 9 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
18th Street, both sides, between Pennsylvania and Texas Streets (1100 and 1200 blocks)
19th Street, both sides, between Pennsylvania and Texas Streets (1100 and 1200 blocks)
19th Street, both sides, from Pennsylvania Street to east terminus (1000 block)
Connecticut Street, both sides, between 17th and 19th Streets (100, 200, and 300 blocks)
Mariposa Street, both sides, between Mississippi and Arkansas Streets (1100, 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks)
Mississippi Street, both sides, between 19th and Mariposa Streets (200 and 300 blocks)
Missouri Street, both sides, between 17th and 19th Streets (100, 200, and 300 blocks)
Pennsylvania Street, both sides, between 19th and Mariposa Streets (200 and 300 blocks)
Texas Street, both sides, between 17th and 19th Streets (100, 200, and 300 blocks)
(DPT Order No. 1995.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

23. 000996 [Revocable permit for placement of underground communications link from the existing Kaiser facilities to its new medical office building at 2238 Geary Boulevard]
Resolution granting revocable permission to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. to excavate across and westerly along Geary Boulevard and southerly along St. Joseph’s Avenue to install and occupy a portion of the public right-of-way with twenty (20) 4-inch telecommunication conduits and three (3) communication manholes to establish a communications link from the existing Kaiser facilities to the new medical office building at 2238 Geary Boulevard and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated: ________________________________________

REGULAR AGENDA

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of Finance and Labor Committee
Present: Supervisors Yee, Ammiano

24. 000977 [Interim Government Funding, Fiscal Year 2000-2001]
Interim Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. (Mayor)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

25. 000978 [Interim Public Employment, Fiscal Year 2000-2001]
Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2001, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor. (Human Resources Department)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

26. 000992 [Redevelopment Agency Interim Budget, Fiscal Year 2000-2001]
Resolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 2000-2001. (Redevelopment Agency)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

27. 000988 [Amendment to MOU, Union of Physicians and Dentists for Bargaining Unit 11AA]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated agreement between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 11AA to be effective July 1, 2000. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

28. 000989 [Amendment to MOU, Union of Physicians and Dentists for Bargaining Unit 8CC]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated agreement between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 8CC to be effective July 1, 2000. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

29. 000990 [Amendment to MOU, Locals 250, 535 and 790]
Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 3 to the 1997-2000 Memorandum of Understanding between the SEIU Locals 250, 535, 790, and the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 19.N which provides for the pass-through of State of California funds to certain represented classes working at skilled nursing facilities; requesting specific allocation details. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

30. 001015 [MOU, Local 790 Staff and Per Diem Nurses Amendment No. 2] Mayor
Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 1997-2000 Memorandum of Understanding between the SEIU Local 790 for Staff and Per Diem Nurses and the City and County of San Francisco by adding Sections 19.K and 70.G which provide for the pass-through of State of California funds to certain represented classes working at skilled nursing facilities; requesting specific allocation details.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

31. 000991 [MOU, Locals 250, 535 and 790]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 250, 535 and 790, and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

32. 001013 [MOU, Interns and Residents Association] Mayor
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Interns and Residents Association and the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

33. 001014 [MOU, Local 856] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County of San Francisco for Supervising Nurses to be effective for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

34. 001016 [MOU, Local 790, Staff and Per Diem Nurses] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Local 790, AFL-CIO and the City and County of San Francisco for Staff Nurses and Per Diem Nurses to be effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

35. 001058 [Library Facilities Bonds] Supervisors Brown, Yaki, Newsom, Bierman, Leno, Katz
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand municipal improvements consisting of the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, construction or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco of branch libraries and other library facilities, other than the main library, and all other works, property and structures necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, that the estimated cost of $105,865,000 for said municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said City and County and will require the incurring of a bonded indebtedness; finding the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of the Administrative Code Section 2A.53.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Committee
Present: Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Leno

36. 000628 [Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks] Supervisor Brown
Ordinance amending Article 4 of the San Francisco Parks Code by amending Section 4.10 to add Chinese Playground, Eureka Valley Recreation Center, Excelsior Playground, Garfield Square, Hamilton Recreation Center, Jefferson Square, Joseph Conrad Square, Kimball Playground, Lang Field, Laurel Hill Playground, Margaret Hayward Playground, North Beach Playground, Pine Lake Park, Pioneer Park, Potrero Del Sol Park, St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Square, United Nations Plaza, Washington Square Park, and West Sunset Playground to the locations in which alcohol consumption is prohibited without a permit.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

37. 000914 [Waiver of fees for Juneteenth Celebration] Supervisors Brown, Bierman
Resolution waiving the $6,405 fee for services from the Police Department, Fire Department, Recreation and Park Department, Department of Public Health, and Department of Parking and Traffic, and a $5,000 performance bond associated with the Juneteenth Rodeo on June 10, 2000 and celebration on June 17-18, 2000.
Supervisor Leno dissenting in Committee.

6/5/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Brown submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title.
6/12/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Brown submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Yaki

38. 000920 [Basic Vegetable Co. Products] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
Resolution urging the City and the public to refrain from purchasing products from Basic Vegetable Products and Basic American Foods until the strike at Basic Vegetable’s King City plant is resolved.
5/22/2000, SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. Supervisor Kaufman requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.
5/22/2000, REFERRED to Finance and Labor Committee. Supervisor Kaufman requested this matter be sent to committee.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman

39. 991953 [Conditional Use Abatement]
Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code ("Planning Code") by amending Section 303 thereof to clarify the appeal delay in the effective date of a conditional use approval and to provide a process for abating conditional uses which violate their conditions of approval or become a public nuisance, which would involve a public hearing with appeals to consider revoking the conditional use permit, modifying conditions of approval or taking other abatement action. (Planning Department)
(Amends Section 303.)

(Categorically exempt from environmental review as a non-physical matter pursuant to Section 15061(b)(1) of the State CEQA Guidelines; Planning Resolution of Intent No. 14877 adopted September 9, 1999, initiating the proposed amendment; Planning Resolution No. 14892 adopted October 7, 1999, recommending adoption of the proposed amendment.)
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 4963 adopted January 20, 2000 recommending approval of the proposed amendment as presented in the above substitute ordinance.)

5/3/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Planning Department 5/3/00, bearing new title.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

40. 000636 [Combined Emergency Communications Center] Supervisors Katz, Bierman
Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 80-96, which set aside certain real property in the Margaret S. Hayward Playground for a new Combined Emergency Communications Center, to delete the requirement that the building at 1003A Turk Street, which housed the interim Emergency Command Center, be demolished; to clarify that only the upper level of the building at 1003 Turk Street, rather than the entire building, which housed the former Central Fire Alarm Station, will be demolished; to amend the requirement that new recreational facilities be constructed on the playground by allowing the nature of those facilities to be determined later by the Recreation and Park Commission after a public process; and to delete references to the former Department of Electricity and Telecommunications and substitute in their place references to the new Emergency Communications Department; adopting findings that such project is in conformity with the Master Plan and consistent with the Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and adopting and incorporating findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
6/5/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Katz submitted a substitute ordinance in Board, bearing new title.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

41. 000897 [Traffic Code, parking fines and regulations within the Hall of Justice Site]
Ordinance revising the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 32.6, regarding parking fines, and adding Section 32.6.28, regarding parking regulations within the Hall of Justice site. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(Amends Section 32.6; adds Section 32.6.28.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

42. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, and letters of request to the City Attorney.

43. PUBLIC COMMENT
An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak. The President or the Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes.

APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors’ task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.

44. 001126 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Becerril
Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to conduct a study of the processes that are used for the consideration and approval of liquor license applications in other major California cities, to compare these processes to what is done in San Francisco and to make recommendations on how the process might be improved here.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.

Items 45 through 56

45. 001110 [Office of Citizens Complaints File 0861-96] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution urging the Chief of Police and the San Francisco Police Commission to provide a complete report to the fullest extent allowed by law to the public regarding Office of Citizens Complaint File No 0861-96 (Garcia Family OCC Complaint).
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

46. 001113 [School district notification policy] Supervisor Yee
Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to develop a Community Notification Policy to inform surrounding residents and property owners when the school district is proposing a new or relocated school, school-run program, or other development.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

47. 001114 [State funding for asthma prevention and control] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
Resolution urging Governor Davis to approve the Legislature’s augmentation of $9 million to the State Department of Health Services budget to fund asthma prevention and control programs.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

48. 001115 [AB 2142, prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in housing and employment] Supervisors Leno, Bierman
Resolution urging the California State Senate to pass and Governor Davis to sign AB 2142 which would prohibit gender-based discrimination.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

49. 001116 [BART station at 30th and Mission Streets] Supervisor Leno
Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis and the State Legislature to fund a study examining the feasibility of a new Bart station at 30th and Mission Streets in San Francisco.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

50. 001117 [Guerrero House] Supervisors Leno, Bierman
Resolution urging Catholic Charities to work with potential public and private funders to continue operating Guerrero House as a Transitional Living Program for homeless young adults in San Francisco.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

51. 001118 [RU-486 Approval] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman
Resolution urging the Federal Drug Administration to immediately approve RU 486, otherwise known as Mifepristone for distribution within the United States without tight restrictions such as creation of a registry listing physicians who prescribe this drug.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

52. 001119 [Proclamation] Supervisor Yaki
Resolution commending vanpool drivers and riders for the commitment to improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion by sharing the ride; and proclaiming the week of June 26-June 30, 2000 to be Vanpool Driver and Rider Appreciation Week in the City and County of San Francisco.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

53. 001120 [Commendation] Supervisor Becerril
Resolution commending the Chinatown Neighborhood Association for working with the City to develop a parking discount program in Chinatown.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

54. 001121 [Commendation] Supervisor Brown
Resolution commending the Bayview Merchants Association, Inc. on its 75th anniversary for its outstanding service to the Bayview Hunters Point Community and declaring Friday, June 16, 2000, "Bayview Merchants Association Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

55. 001127 [Final Map of a 46 new live/work condominium project]
Motion approving final map of 950 Harrison Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 240, Assessor’s Block No. 3753, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)
(DPW Order No. 172,370.)

6/14/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

56. 001131 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.
6/12/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________

57. IMPERATIVE AGENDA
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 Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s).

[Serious Injury Finding]
Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."

[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.

[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board find 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.

[Imperative Resolutions, if any]

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Proposed ordinances received from June 8 through noon on June 14, for reference by President to appropriate committee on June 19, 2000.

001140 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Stephen Richardson, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco by approving settlement agreement, including payment of damages, attorney’s fees, and monitoring fees in the amount of $212,500. (City Attorney)
(U.S. District Court No. C97-3491 SBA; filed September 24, 1997.)

6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

001141 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 7, 1999 in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, Case No. 407-545; entitled William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from June 8 through June 14, for reference by President to appropriate committee on June 19, 2000.

001129 [Federal grant for Laguna Honda Assisted Living/Housing for Seniors Project]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Network, Laguna Honda Hospital, to accept and expend grant funds of $693,750 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Laguna Honda Assisted Living/Housing for Seniors Project and to enter into an agreement which does not include intellectual property indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
6/12/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

001130 [Airport Concession Lease - North Terminal Newsstand for a term of 5 years, at a minimum annual rent of $512,256 for the first year]
Resolution approving the North Terminal Concourse Newsstand Lease between CalStar Retail, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
6/12/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

001136 [PUC-San Joaquin River agreement to implement the 1995 California Water Quality Control Plan.]
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute an agreement on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco. (San Joaquin River agreement to assist in funding salmon monitoring programs over the next 12 years to implement the 1995 California Water Quality Control Plan.) (Public Utilities Commission)
6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

001137 [PUC-Santa Clara Valley Water District agreements for the Intertie Pipeline and Pump Station Project]
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute an agreement on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco. (Two agreements with Santa Clara Valley Water District for the development and operation/maintenance of the Intertie Pipeline and Pump Station Project in the City of Milpitas.) (Public Utilities Commission)
6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

001138 [Prop J, Contracting Out Budget Analyst Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Budget Analyst services can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Clerk of the Board)
6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

001139 [Settlement of Claim]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Xian Gu Zeng against San Francisco for $45,000; claim was filed on July 7, 1999; additional material terms of said settlement is the signing of a release of liability against the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney)
6/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

001143 [Petitions and Communications]
Petitions and Communications received from June 8 through noon on June 14, for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on June 19, 2000.

From Department of Human Resources, submitting report from the Workers’ Compensation Council which summarizes the Council’s activities and recommendations for controlling workers’ compensation costs. File 001112, Copy: Each Supervisor (1)

From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the Recreation and Park Department’s San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor. File 001125 (2)

From Real Estate, regarding information as to the availability of City-owned property that could be used for the development of affordable housing. (Reference No. 20000515-001) Copy: Supervisor Leno (3)

From Mayor’s Office of Emergency Services, regarding the City’s seismic retrofit public education program. (Reference No. 20000508-009) Copy: Supervisor Becerril (4)

From Therese Koller, regarding Mayor Willie L. Brown. 5 Letters (5)

From Harold Murphy, submitting request for increased enforcement of parking and traffic laws in San Francisco.(6)

From Sierra Club, submitting support for proposed legislation regarding the feeding of wild birds on private property. File 000335, Public Health and Environment Committee Copy: Supervisor Leno (7)

From Office of the City Attorney, regarding dismissal of lawsuit (by a coalition of conservative religious groups lead by the American Family Association), regarding Board of Supervisors resolution condemning plaintiffs’ media campaign urging gay men and lesbians "to change their homosexual lifestyle." (8)

From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Report, Proposition 65, fiscal year 1999/00. Public Health and Environment Committee (9)

From Department of Human Resources, regarding Charter amendment relating to retirement benefits for miscellaneous employees. File 000953, Rules Committee (10)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding posting of notices for all the proposed items calendared for the June 13, 2000 Transportation and Land Use Committee. Files 000941, 000943, 000994, Transportation and Land Use Committee (11)

From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the cash revolving fund of the Department of Consumer Assurance, Regulatory Compliance and Agricultural Standards. (12)

From Gwendolyn Millet, regarding the revised plans for the new de Young Museum. (13)

From Office of the Controller, submitting report concerning the audit of the cash revolving fund of Community Mental Health Services for Vocational Rehabilitation. (14)

From Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, regarding the availability of the City’s budget on-line and by diskette. File 000397 (15)

From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, regarding the feasibility of using Proposition 10 funding to provide stipends for child care workers as it is currently being proposed in Alameda County. (Reference No. 20000501-003) Copy: Supervisor Ammiano (16)

From District Attorney, regarding data on the Police Department’s handling of bike-related incidents and the District Attorney’s prosecution rates of motorists who injure cyclists. (Reference No. 20000508-003) Copy: Supervisors Katz, Leno (17)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for the proposed bond measure for the November 2000 municipal election in San Francisco which would improve and modernize the Sunset and Parkside Branch Libraries. File 001058, Finance and Labor Committee (18)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding whether the level of activity for the proposed Walgreens at the corner of Broadway and Polk Street were included and considered in the plan for the bicycle lane along Polk Street. (Reference No. 20000424-010) Copy: Supervisor Becerril (19)

From Pillsbury Madison and Sutro, submitting confirmation that Pillsbury Madison and Sutro are representing Bryant Square, LLC in its conditional use appeal. File 001082 (20)

From Alliance for a Better District 6, submitting support for a moratorium on all commercial development permit approval in Districts 6, 9 and 10 until a community-based planning process is in place. (21)

From Susan Corso, submitting support for stronger laws to protect dogs and cats and to prosecute people who abuse them. (22)

From Lynne Enriquez, submitting support for Assembly bill that would regulate the treatment of live animals in Chinese markets. File 000959 (23)

From concerned citizens, regarding the safety of fluoride in our drinking water. Copy: Supervisor Leno 2 Letters (24)

From Public Utilities Commission, regarding plans to replace the services previously provided by the Bureau of Energy Conservation which has been eliminated in Hetch Hetchy’s recent reorganization and the proposal to contract with private sector firms for energy conservation services.(Reference No. 20000530-002) Copy: Supervisor Yaki (25)

From Delinquency Prevention Commission, submitting notice that Andrew Lai and Ted Frazier are now delinquent in their duties as Commissioners due to excess absences as outlined in the bylaws. Rules Committee2 Letters (26)

From Office of the Mayor, submitting recommendation from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee for approval of a $106 million General Obligation bond to fund renovations and improvements to the public library branch system. File 001058, Finance and Labor Committee (27)

From Dana Grae Kane, regarding environmental, public health and legal concerns about Ocean Beach and associated walkways. (28)

From concerned citizens, submitting support to allocate at least $300,000 in the upcoming budget for a complete, professional study of Market Street conditions and how best to improve pedestrian and bike safety and comfort, and MUNI efficiency, without negatively affecting commerce in the area. File 000979, Finance and Labor Committee5 Letters (29)

From Margaret Fall, submitting opposition for funding the eviction defense program in the 2000-01 budget. File 000979, Finance and Labor Committee (30)

From Dan Murphy, submitting request to postpone tree trimming projects on the shores of Lake Merced until mid July to avoid destroying presumably protected wildlife at the peak of the nesting season. Copy: Recreation and Park Department (31)

From Commission of Animal Control and Welfare, submitting support for Assembly Bill 1462 regarding humane care for rodeo animals and requiring a licensed veterinarian be on site during any rodeo in California. Copy: Each Supervisor (32)

From Ara Kirakos-Shirvanyan, submitting request for transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general liquor license from 3149 Mission Street to 1342 Irving Street for "Arminia Market." Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee (33)

From Veterans’ Affairs Commission, submitting support for increased funding of Veterans’ events in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (34)

From Doreen Best, submitting request for support to keep Guerrero House open. File 001117, Copy: Each Supervisor (35)

From Office of the Treasurer, submitting the Cash Difference and Overage Funds report for the period ending May 31, 2000. (36)

From Lloyd Schoegel, regarding the proposed work/live units at 557 Fourth Street. (37)

From Law Office of Robert Kahn, regarding the recent increase in intensity of the crack down on late night entertainment in San Francisco. (38)

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting Procedures
The Board of Supervisors is the Legislative Body of the City and County of San Francisco. The Board considers ordinances and resolutions, most of which have been the subject of hearings before the standing committees of the board at which members of the public are urged to testify. The full Board does not hold a second public hearing on measures which have been heard in committee.
Board procedures do not permit persons in the audience to vocally express support or opposition to statements by Supervisors or by other persons testifying. Thus applause and booing are both contrary to Board requirements. The Board does not permit signs to be brought into the meeting or displayed in the room.
Citizens are encouraged to testify at Board hearings and to write letters to the Board and to its members, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Agenda are available on the internet at www.ci.sf.ca.us/bdsupvrs.bos.htm.
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Requests for language translation at a meeting must be received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least 48 hours before the meeting. For meetings on a Monday or a Tuesday, the request must be made by noon of the last business day of the preceding week.

Disability access
The Legislative Chamber of the Board of Supervisors is in Room 250 of City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. The Chamber is wheelchair accessible.
The closest accessible BART Station is Civic Center, three blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving this location are: #42 Downtown Loop, and the #71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line to Market and Van Ness and the Metro stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call 923-6142.
There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex.
The following services are available when requests are made by 4:00 p.m. of the Friday before the Board meeting:
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For a large print copy of agenda or minutes in alternative formats, contact Annette Lonich at (415) 554-7706.
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Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Donna Hall by mail to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-5163 or by email at Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us
Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Ms. Hall or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/bdsupvrs/sunshine.htm
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