Board of Supervisors : September 25, 2000

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Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

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AGENDA
Monday, September 25, 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 June 26, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 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 4

	Recommendations of Finance and Labor Committee






		Present:Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


1.	001437	[San Francisco Affinity Phone Card Program]	Supervisor Bierman
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to enter into an operating and licensing agreement with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, a Northern California company, for the development and operation of the San Francisco Affinity Phone Card Program and implementation thereunder.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


2.	001537	[Contracting out Offender Shelter Services]
		Resolution concurring retroactively with the Controller’s certification that Shelter and Intake for Status Offenders services for the Juvenile Probation Department can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost commending July 1, 2000 than if work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels. (Juvenile Probation Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of Housing and Social Policy Committee




		Present:Supervisors Teng, Bierman


3.	001580	[Federal grant to purchase specialized emergency equipment to improve the capability of Police, Fire and Health Departments in responding to a terrorist incident]
		Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs to administer the "State and Local Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program." (Mayor)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee




		Present:Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Leno


4.	001560	[State grant for installation of rubber matting]	Supervisors Brown, Leno
		Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) for the installation of rubber matting made from recycled California tires in Duboce Park.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?






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

	REGULAR AGENDA

	UNFINISHED BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee




		Present:Supervisors Katz, Yaki, Yee August 28, 2000 - Supervisor Becerril Excused from Voting on items 5 through 11 September 18, 2000 - Supervisor Newsom Excused from Voting on items 5 through 11.


5.	001265	[CEQA Findings - Emporium Site Development]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution affirming certification of the Yerba Buena Redevelopment Project Area Expansion/Emporium Site Development Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report by the Planning and Agency Commissions and adopting environmental findings (and a statement of overriding considerations) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with adoption of the Yerba Buena Redevelopment Project Area Expansion/Emporium Site Development Project and various other actions necessary to implement the project.

		(Final EIR Certification Date: January 13, 2000; companion measure to Files 992234, 992235, 001265, 001256, 001257, 001258, 001259, 001266, 001267, 001434.) Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee. Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.

		Supervisor Newsom excused from voting in Board.
		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


6.	001256	[General Plan Amendments - YBC Redevelopment Plan Amendment]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan in connection with proposed amendments to the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Plan to add the land consisting of a portion of the block bounded by Market, Fourth, Mission and Fifth Streets and a portion of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, specifically including Assessor’s Block 3705, Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 33, 38, and 43; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the Eight Priority Policies of the city Planning Code Section 101.1.

		Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee. Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


7.	001258	[Zoning Map Amendments - YBC Redevelopment Plan Amendment]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Zoning Map 1H for the land consisting of a portion of the block bounded by Market, Fourth, Mission and Fifth Streets and a portion of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, specifically including Assessor’s Block 3705, Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 33, 38, and 43 in connection with proposed amendments to the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Plan; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the Zoning Map amendment is consistent with the city’s General Plan and the Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1.

		Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee. Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


8.	001266	[Agreement to ConveyPortion of Jessie Street in Connection with YBC Plan Amendment]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for the sale and exchange of real property consisting of a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, for a purchase price of $3,100,000 and providing for the conveyance of realigned portions of Jessie Street, for the purpose of enabling the Agency to reconvey such property to or for the benefit of Emporium Development, L.L.C., (a subsidiary of Forest City) for the development of a mixed use project in the Emporium Site Area, in furtherance of the implementation of an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Yerba Buena Center; conditionally approving the dedication of new Jessie Streets West and East and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to Section 33433 of the California Community Redevelopment Law; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution.

		Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee. Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


9.	001259	[Regulating Width of Sidewalks - Emporium Site Area]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" in connection with the Emporium Site Area Redevelopment Project by adding thereto Sections 1545, 1546 and 1547 to: (1) establish the official sidewalk width along Jessie Street west, (2) to change the official sidewalk width along a portion of the north side of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets and (3) establish the official sidewalk width along Jessie Street East respectively; making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes.

		Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee.
		8/28/2000, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Yaki presented an amendment of the whole bearing new title.

		8/28/2000, CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued, as amended, to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


10.	001311	[Sidewalk Width, Emporium Site Area]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" in connection with the Emporium Site Area Redevelopment Project by adding thereto Sections 1544 and 1548 to change the official sidewalk width along portions of (1) the south and north sides of Jessie Street, between Fifth Street and Jessie Street west and (2) the south side of Jessie Street between Fourth Street and Jessie Street east, respectively; making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, General Plan, and Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by sidewalk width changes.

		Supervisor Yee dissenting in committee. Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Yaki presented an amendment of the whole bearing new title.

		8/28/2000, CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued, as amended, to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


11.	001434	[Parking and Traffic Regulations -Emporium Site Development]
		Resolution adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and enacting and rescinding Parking and Traffic Regulations on portions of Mission Street and Jessie Street. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3PM-6PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY-RESCIND Mission Street, north side, from 214 feet to 379 feet east of 5th Street (165 foot zone) Mission Street, north side, from 274 feet to 341 feet west of 4th Street (67 foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME-ESTABLISH Mission Street, north side, from 165 feet to 214 feet east of 5th Street (49 foot zone) Mission Street, north side, from 335 feet to 490 feet east of 5th Street (155 foot) Mission Street, north side, from 228 feet to 274 feet west of 4th Street (46 foot zone) Jessie Street East, east side, between Mission and Jessie Streets Jessie Street West, west side, between Mission and Jessie Streets Jessie Street, north side, between 4th Street and Jessie Street East Jessie Street, north side, between 5th Street and Jessie Street West NO LEFT TURNS-ESTABLISH Mission Street, both directions, between 4th and 5th Streets (prohibits mid-block left turns) ONE WAY STREET-RESCIND Jessie Street, eastbound, between 5th Street and Jessie Street West ONE-WAY STREET-ESTABLISH Jessie Street, westbound, between 5th Street and Jessie Street West Jessie Street East, northbound, between Mission and Jessie Streets Jessie Street West, northbound, between Mission and Jessie Streets TAXI AND BUS LOADING ZONES-ESTABLISH Jessie Street East, west side, from Jessie Street to 110 feet southerly (110 foot zone) Jessie Street West, east side, from Jessie Street to 112 feet southerly (112 foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(DPT Order No. 2042.) Supervisor Becerril excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	NEW BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee






		Present:Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


12.	001488	[Government Funding - Sheriff Department]	Mayor
		Ordinance appropriating $151,241,017 of proceeds from Certificate of Participation and interest income to finance the demolition of old San Bruno Jail No. 3 and the construction of a new jail, providing for improved seismic, operational and general security systems for the Sheriff Department for fiscal year 2000-2001; placing $7,792,000 on reserve.

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


13.	001356	[Memorandum of Understanding - MEA]	Mayor
		Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives’ Association and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit F3 to be effective July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


14.	001191	[Airport Revenue Bonds]
		Resolution approving the issuance of up to $671,165,000 additional aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing or refinancing certain infrastructure improvements at San Francisco International Airport, approving the issuance of Airport Commission debt obligations pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approving the Ninth Supplemental Resolution of the Airport Commission and approving certain related contracts. (Airport Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


15.	001479	[Authorizing expenditure of funds estimated at $558,000 for emergency work at San Mateo Creek]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to design and construct slope and stream bank restoration and erosion protection for the San Mateo Creek. (Public Utilities Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Housing and Social Policy Committee




		Present:Supervisors Teng, Bierman


16.	001261	[Advertising Vehicles]	Supervisor Katz
		Ordinance amending Section 680 of the Police Code, relating to the operation of commercial advertising vehicles on public streets, to specify the purposes of that Section, to clarify the circumstances in which that Section applies, and to provide for administration and enforcement of that Section by way of injunctive relief and the imposition of specified civil penalties.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	From Housing and Social Policy Committee Without Recommendation




		Present:Supervisors Teng, Bierman


17.	990935	[Public Nuisance Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture]	Supervisor Brown
		Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Article 50 (Sections 5000 through 5002) establishing that any vehicle used to facilitate in the solicitation of acts of prostitution, or the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a controlled substance is a nuisance and subject to seizure and forfeiture.

		(Adds Article 50, Sections 5000 through 5002.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee




		Present:Supervisors Brown, Newsom, Leno


18.	001558	[Gift Acceptance]	Supervisors Brown, Becerril, Bierman
		Resolution accepting and expending a gift in place from the Nob Hill Association for the installation of decorative and security lighting at Huntington Park valued at $90,000.00.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.


19.	001591	[Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use, 1748 Haight Street]
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Revised Motion No. 15935, adopted August 3, 2000 approving Conditional Use Application No. 99.209EC for a Planned Unit Development allowing the demolition of a two-story over basement, 43-foot tall commercial structure and construction of a 4-story, mixed use building, containing 32 dwelling units, 2 town house units, 14,200 gross square feet of ground floor commercial space and approximately 75 below grade off-street parking spaces, requiring conditional use authorization per planning Code Section 304 (Modification from the otherwise-applicable Planning Code Standards), Section 719 (site larger than 5,000 square feet in area, development larger than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area, replacement of a self-service restaurant up to 3,000 square feet of gross floor area, or a future full-service restaurant up to 6,000 square feet of gross floor area) and Section 134 for development in the required rear yard in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 1754-1764 Haight Street, north side between Cole and Shrader Streets; Lots 8, 32, 33, 34 and 35, in Assessor’s Block 1229.

		(Companion measure to Files 001592, 001593, 001594, 001595; filed on September 5, 2000.)

		Action:___________________________

	From the Clerk


20.	001595	[Environmental Review -1748 Haight Street]
		Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed conditional use of property at 1748 Haight Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)

		(Final Negative Declaration issued on February 28, 2000; companion measure to Files 001591, 001592, 001593, 001594.)

		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

	Only one of the following two motions will be adopted


21.	001592	[Appeal, Conditional Use, 1748 Haight Street]
		Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Revised Motion No. 15935, approving Conditional Use Application No. 99.209EC, on property located at 1754-1764 Haight Street, north side between Cole and Shrader Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?


22.	001593	[Appeal, Conditional Use, 1748 Haight Street]
		Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Revised Motion No. 15935, approving Conditional Use Application No. 99.209EC, on property located at 1754-1764 Haight Street, north side between Cole and Shrader Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?


23.	001594	[Findings -1748 Haight Street]
		Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 99.209EC, on property located at 1754-1764 Haight Street, north side between Cole and Shrader Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)



		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

	Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole






		Supervisors Becerril and Newsom Excused from Voting on items 24 through 27.


24.	001269	[Hearing - Amendment to YBC Redevelopment Plan to Add Emporium Site Area]	Supervisor Yaki
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Yerba Buena Center Project Area (Ordinance No. 98-66, amended by Ordinance Nos. 202-71, 393-73, 386-76, 367-77, 420-97, 538-81, 477-86, 404-94, and 33-97) to expand the project area by adding land consisting of a portion of the block bounded by Market, Fourth, Mission and Fifth Streets and a portion of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, specifically including Assessor’s Block 3705, Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 33, 38 and 43; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan amendment is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law; and approving certain limitations on development fees and exactions under the Redevelopment Plan in consideration of public benefits afforded by the project.

		Supervisors Becerril and Newsom excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Action:___________________________




	Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given:If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.

	Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation


25.	001257	[Amendment to YBC Redevelopment Plan to Add Emporium Site Area]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Yerba Buena Center Project Area (Ordinance No. 98-66, amended by Ordinance Nos. 202-71, 393-73, 386-76, 367-77, 420-97, 538-81, 477-86, 404-94, and 33-97) to expand the project area by adding land consisting of a portion of the block bounded by Market, Fourth, Mission and Fifth Streets and a portion of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, specifically including Assessor’s Block 3705, Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 33, 38 and 43; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan amendment is consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law; and approving certain limitations on development fees and exactions under the Redevelopment Plan in consideration of public benefits afforded by the project.

		(Fiscal impact.) Supervisors Becerril and Newsom excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.


26.	001270	[Hearing - Street Vacation, Portion of Jessie Street]	Supervisor Yaki
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed ordinance ordering the vacation of a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area and development of the Emporium site and other property; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and eight priority policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.

		Supervisors Becerril and Newsom excused from voting in Board.
		8/28/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Action:___________________________

	From Transportation and Land Use Committee Without Recommendation






		Present:Supervisors Katz, Yaki


27.	992235	[Street Vacation in Connection with YBC Plan Amendment]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance ordering the vacation of a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area and development of the Emporium Site and other property; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.

		(Companion measure to File 992234.) Supervisors Becerril and Newsom excused from voting in Board.
		7/10/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Yaki submitted an Amendment of the Whole (substitute) in Board bearing same title.

		8/28/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be continued to September 18, 2000.

		9/18/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Yaki moved to continue consideration to September 25, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

28.	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.

29.	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.

	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 30 through 49


30.	001629	[School area safety]	Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, Brown
		Resolution expressing appreciation for the work of the San Francisco Parent Teacher Association in promoting school area safety, urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to work with the San Francisco Parent Teacher Association, the San Francisco Unified School District, and the Board of Education in implementing the Parent Teacher Association’s recommendations and requesting that the Department of Parking and Traffic report back to the Board of Supervisors on ten school test sites by January 2001.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


31.	001630	[Grant funds to provide a library program]	Supervisor Teng
		Resolution authorizing the Juvenile Probation Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $12,500 from the Volunteer Auxiliary of the Youth Guidance Center to fund, in part, a library program in Juvenile Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall Detention Center and Log Cabin Ranch residential facility.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


32.	001631	[Requesting apology to Mr. Wen Ho Lee]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution urging that the U.S. Department of Justice issue a formal apology to Mr. Wen Ho Lee.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


33.	001632	[Grant funds]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Environment to apply for $72,450 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the development of a Green Building tool kit and training workshops.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


34.	001633	[Grant funds]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution approving San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate (SFCASA) submission of grant application to the Judicial Council Court-Appointed Special Advocate.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


35.	001634	[Mexico City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
		Resolution urging the Mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to commence planning for a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center to provide social service and a safe gathering space for its gay and lesbian residents.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


36.	001635	[Gay Rights in Mexico]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
		Resolution urging President Vicente Fox of Mexico to consider and address issues important to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Mexico as an integral part of his national policy and further urging President Fox to collaborate with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organizations within Mexico to formulate policy to ensure the rights and dignity of Mexico’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are protected.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


37.	001636	[Waiver of fees]	Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Leno, Newsom
		Resolution waiving the permit fee that the Fire Department would otherwise charge the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Center in connection with the October 7, 2000 Taste for the Cure.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


38.	001637	[Gift Acceptance]	Supervisor Newsom
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department to accept a gift of $12,500 from the Volunteer Auxiliary of the Youth Guidance Center.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


39.	001638	[Controller’s Audit, Marina Yacht Harbor]	Supervisor Newsom
		Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to implement, with all due haste, the recommendations stemming from the Controller’s 2000 San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor Report.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


40.	001639	[Commendation]	Supervisors Teng, Bierman
		Resolution commending AAA for their ongoing support and dedication to promoting pedestrian safety in the City and County of San Francisco and urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to work with AAA in installing pedestrian and school safety measures at San Francisco schools and in San Francisco neighborhoods.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


41.	001640	[Commendation]	Supervisors Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Becerril, Leno, Bierman, Brown
		Resolution commending the members of the Wen Ho Lee Defense Fund for their tireless organizing efforts in working to free Wen Ho Lee, congratulating Wen Ho Lee for his courage in the face of injustice, and urging the federal government to provide a full explanation as to the selective prosecution of Wen Ho Lee and the extremely harsh conditions under which he was detained.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


42.	001641	[Commendation]	Supervisor Teng
		Resolution commending Dr. Collin Poy Quock for his many years of distinguished service to his church, profession and community, and declaring September 17, 2000, to be "Dr. Collin Poy Quock Day" in San Francisco.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


43.	001642	[Proclamation]	Supervisor Yee
		Resolution declaring September 21, 2000 "Chinatown Youth Center Day" in the City and County of San Francisco in honor of the organization’s 30th anniversary.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


44.	001643	[In Memoriam]	Supervisors Becerril, Kaufman
		Resolution honoring the memory of Mayor George Christopher.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


45.	001644	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Kaufman
		Resolution commending Theatre Bay Area upon its 25th anniversary and declaring September 25, 2000 "Theatre Bay Area Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


46.	001645	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman, Kaufman
		Resolution celebrating the new Women’s Building.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


47.	001646	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Kaufman, Yaki
		Resolution commending Lotfi Mansouri for his achievements as General Director of the San Francisco Opera.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


48.	001647	[Proclamation]	Supervisor Newsom
		Resolution proclaiming September 20th as Undoing Racism Day.


		9/18/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


49.	001663	[Use of Board of Supervisors Chamber]
		Motion providing for the use of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber, Room 250, one day a week for the Planning Commission for a five week period not to extend beyond November 2, 2000. (Clerk of the Board)


		9/18/2000, 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:_________________________________________

50.	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 September 13 through noon on September 20, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 25, 2000.


	001665	[Requirements and Fees for Special Traffic Permits]
		Ordinance amending Section 194 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to permit the Department of Parking and Traffic to charge fees for the issuing special permits and assess penalty fees for violation of permits. (Parking and Traffic Department)


		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001621	[Zoning Map Amendment, Inner Sunset Neighborhood Commercial District]
		Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for three Neighborhood Commercial District parcels in the area of 10th Avenue and Irving Street. (Planning Department)

		(Categorically exempt from Environmental Review; Planning Commission Resolution No. 15972 adopted September 7, 2000, recommending approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Maps; Planning Department Case No. 2000.742Z; companion measure to Files 001425 and 001246.)
		9/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Department requests this item be calendared at the October 24, 2000 meeting.


	001669	[Moscone Center Expansion Project Financing]
		Ordinance approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds of the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation; approving the execution and delivery of a site lease between the City and County of San Francisco, as lessor, and the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation, as lessee; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Corporation, as lessor, and the City, as lessee; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith. (Mayor)


		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

	PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS






		Proposed resolutions received from September 13 through noon on September 20, for reference by President to appropriate committee on September 25, 2000.


	001622	[Grant to acquire Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for permitted Airportbus operators to promote clean fuel use]
		Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $140,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) for acquisition of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses. (Airport Commission)


		9/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	001623	[Grant to acquire Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for permitted Airport shuttle bus operators to promote clean fuel use]
		Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $980,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) for acquisition of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) shuttle vehicles. (Airport Commission)


		9/14/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	001624	[Continuing State grant to support law enforcement and treatment efforts involving major drug offenders]
		Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $754,886 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Anti-Drug Abuse Program. (Mayor)


		9/15/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.


	001666	[Stop Intersections]
		Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 17th and Shrader Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping 17th Street (makes this an all-way STOP) Dartmouth and Woolsey Streets, southeast corner, stopping northbound Dartmouth Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection) Marina Boulevard and Mason Street/Yacht Road, northeast corner, stopping westbound Marina Boulevard (channelized right turn onto Yacht Road) (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(DPT Order No. 2068.)
		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001667	[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND Freelon Street, south side, from 4th Street to west terminus Welsh Street, south side, from 4th Street to west terminus PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH 23rd Street, north side, from Illinois Street to 760 feet easterly (760-foot zone) Hollister Avenue, north side, from 3rd Street to 56 feet easterly (56-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(DPT Order No. 2068.)
		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001668	[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Freelon Street, south side, from 4th Street to west terminus Welsh Street, south side, from 4th Street to west terminus (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(DPT Order No. 2068.)
		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001670	[Federal grant to pay for the contractor specializing in preservation of fragile documents including the entire S.F. Voter Handbook Collection dating from 1907 to the present]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $44,500 including indirect costs from the California State Library through the Library Services and Technology Act for the preservation of the library’s collection of the City and County of San Francisco’s Voter Handbook. (Public Library)


		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001671	[State grant (in collaboration with Unified School District) to help teachers, school librarians, students and their parents to develop skills in using electronic resources]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $135,469 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for establishing a School Services Corps in cooperation with San Francisco Unified School District. (Public Library)


		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001672	[State grant for the Public Library’s Project Read, assisting parents and children to improve literacy skills]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $69,000 from the California State Library for enhancing family literacy programming as part of Project Read. (Public Library)


		9/20/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001673	[Petitions and Communications]
		Petitions and communications received from September 13, through noon on September 20, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on September 25, 2000. From Commission on the Aging, submitting the Year End Report for fiscal year 1998-99 and Area Plan 1997- 2001.(1) From concerned citizens, regarding appeal for 1748 Haight Street.File 001591.2 Letters(2) From Therese Koller, regarding Mayor Willie L. Brown.5 Letters(3) From California State Association of Counties, regarding the selection of CSAC Board of Director and alternate members for 2001.(4) From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the cash revolving fund of the District Attorney’s Office.(5) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting monthly reports from various city departments regarding claims.(6) From Office of the City Attorney, regarding public records requests to inspect and copy the travel and expense reimbursement records for members of the Board.(7) From Fr. Twigg Porter, inviting friends to celebrate his Jubilee Celebration.Copy:Each Supervisor(8) From Morfa Lewis-Mansi, submitting opposition to diagonal parking on the 1500 Block of Castro Street.(9) From Department of Public Works, responding to request to check the sufficiency of signatures for 1748-1764 Haight Street appeal, indicating there are sufficient signatures.File 001591(10) From Department of Public Works, responding to request to check the sufficiency of signatures for 2, 4, and 5 Charlton Court appeal, indicating there are not enough signatures.File 001586(11) From Health Commission, regarding charity care in the City and County of San Francisco.Copy:Each Supervisor(12) From State Board of Equalization, submitting an amended Property Tax Rules 305 and 306, effective May 25, 2000.Copy:Assessment Appeals Board(13) From Karen Lau, supporting improving Muni service on Geary.Copy:Supervisor Yaki(14) From Barbara Kerwick, submitting opposition to the proposed re-opening of Davis Street between Washington and Clay Streets.Copy Each Supervisor(15) From United States Department of the Interior, submitting notice of proposed designation of critical habitat for the threatened California Red-legged Frog (Rana aurora draytonii).(16) From Department of Human Resources, submitting information regarding change in management at the Workers’ Compensation Division effective August 14, 2000.(17) From Washington Neighborhood, regarding the use of parking meters by the manager and employees at Ben’s Shell gas station on the corner of Washington Street and Van Ness Avenue to make money.Copy:Each Supervisor(18) From Fremont Properties, submitting continued support for the Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training (NERT) Program.(19) From Larry Monast, submitting request for assistance to make sure all San Francisco landlords maintain their properties, which provides an adequate level of safety for their tenants in the event of an earthquake by attaching their apartment buildings to their foundations.Copy:Supervisor Kaufman(20) From Kerry Painter, regarding the opening of the shoe shine service on the ground floor of City Hall on September 18, 2000.(21) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to live animal markets in San Francisco.2 Letters(22) From Theresa S. Mahler Staff, urging the preservation of the school.(23) From California State Senate, submitting opposition to authorize San Francisco police and prosecutors to seize, forfeit and sell vehicles allegedly used in soliciting prostitution or in acquiring controlled substances.Copy:Each Supervisor(24) From Office of the Controller, submitting annual report summarizing the accomplishments of the Controller’s Audits Division during fiscal year 1999-00.(25) From concerned citizens, submitting support for passage of Assembly Bill 212, regarding child care and development services.File 0010222 Letters (26) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the closures of music rehearsal studios, clubs, art studios, performance spaces in San Francisco.4 Letters(27) From Department of Human Resources, submitting substitute Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association (MEA) Fire Chiefs (MOU).File 001356(28) From Office of the Controller, submitting a cost analysis of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Municipal Executives’ Association Fire Chiefs and the City and County of San Francisco.File 001356(29) From Department of Public Works, submitting a request to withdraw a proposed resolution regarding revocable permission to the San Francisco Art Commission to relocate two (2) statues of Juan Bautista de Anza and King Carlos III from the sound end of Justin Herman Plaza to the landscaped median on Dolores Street between 16th Street and Chula Lane.File 000856(30) From concerned citizens, submitting opposition regarding 1748 Haight Street appeal.File 0015952 Letters(31) From Department of Administrative Services, confirming adopted budget for fiscal year 2000-01 is adequate to meet service levels as proposed.(32) From Kelah Bott, submitting support to ban the sale and importation of fur within the City and County of San Francisco.(33) From Elsie Simpliciano, submitting support regarding the Public Nuisance Vehicle Seizure Forfeiture ordinance.File 990935(34) From Mayor’s Office of Community Development, submitting project information and budget details that will assist members of the Finance and Labor Committee regarding their request to release reserved funds.Files 001533 and 001534(35) From Jack Barry, thanking the Clerk of the Board and staff for the efficient and courteous handling of 1738 Ninth Avenue appeal.(36) From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:(37) Beverly Ng From California Department of Child Support Services, submitting information regarding the Passport Denial Program.(38) From TRI Coldwell Banker, regarding 2, 4, and 5 Charlton Court appeal.File 001588(39) From San Francisco Convention Facilities, regarding Sole Source Contracts for fiscal year 1999-2000.(40) From San Francisco Convention Facilities, regarding Convention Facility Public Works report for fiscal year 1999-2000.(41) From California Department of Child Support Services, submitting information regarding California child support program.(42) From Nick Porcaro, protesting the eviction of downtown rehearsal.Copy:Each Supervisor(43)

	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, CA94102.
Agenda are available on the internet at www.ci.sf.ca.us/bdsupvrs.bos.htm.
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244, RECEPTION DESK.
Board meetings are televised on channel 26.For video tape copies and scheduling call (415) 557-4293.
Cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the room during a meeting.
Results of each Board meeting can be obtained about a half hour after the end of the meeting by telephoning (415) 554-5555.
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:
For American Sign Language interpreters, use of a reader during a meeting, or sound enhancement system, contact Violeta Mosuela at (415) 554-7704.
For a large print copy of agenda or minutes in alternative formats,contact Annette Lonich at (415) 554-7706.
In order to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products.Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

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) 554-5784 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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