Board of Supervisors : December 11, 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, December 11, 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 October 23, 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 24

	Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee






		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Katz


1.	001549	[Administrative Code Revision, Health Service System]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 16.700 and 16.701, regarding participation in the Health Service System, and amending Chapter 16, Article IX, by renumbering Section 16.157 as Section 16.703, regarding Board approval of Health Service System plans and contribution rates.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


2.	001627	[Criminal Tax Penalties]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Article 6 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Business and Tax Regulations Code) by repealing Sections 6.19-1, 6.19-2, and 6.19-3, relating to criminal penalties for certain violations; by renumbering Sections 6.19-4, 6.19-5, and 6.19-6 as new Sections 6.19-1, 6.19-2, and 6.19-3, respectively; and barring any future prosecutions.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


3.	001761	[Establishing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Becerril
		Ordinance amending Chapter 2A of Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), to add Article XV Section 2A.232 establishing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, enumerating the duties of the Department and incorporating within Section 2A.232 the duties of the Department as established in other Sections of the Administrative Code; amending and renumbering Section 3.50 regarding the reporting of allocation of funds and services by gender; and by repealing Section 3.50 of Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code).


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


4.	001802	[Amending and repealing provisions providing for reimbursement to officers and employees using private vehicles for City business]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article IV, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending and re-numbering Section 10.31, dealing with authorization for City officers and employees to receive compensation for use of privately-owned automobiles for official routine duty or service, and repealing Sections 10.32 through 10.36, providing procedures for such compensation.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


5.	001803	[Raising the dollar limit for small debts that may be referred to an outside collection agency from $2,500 to $4,000; authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection to recover	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article V, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.39-1, raising the dollar limit for small debts that may be referred to an outside collection agency, and adding Section 10.40-1, authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection to recover collection costs.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


6.	001804	[Reducing from 10 years to 3 years the amount of time the City must hold unidentified tax collections before the money is turned over to the City pursuant to State law]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article VII, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.46, to reduce from 10 years to 3 years the amount of time the City must hold unidentified tax collections before the monies escheat to the City under State law.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


7.	001805	[Changing references from "Assessor" to "Assessor-Recorder," and making other changes to clean up provisions relating to numbering of lots and blocks for assessment purposes]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article XI, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.70 through 10.73, to change references from "Assessor" to "Assessor-Recorder," and to make other changes to clean up provisions relating to numbering of lots and blocks for assessment purposes.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


8.	001806	[Repealing the Administrative Code provisions setting up the City’s Risk Management Program]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article XII, Sections 10.74 through 10.78, establishing the Risk Management Program.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


9.	001807	[Repealing financing provisions for Civic Center Garage]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Part I Chapter 10, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Article XIV (Sections 10.118 through 10.124), providing a financing mechanism for the Civic Center Garage.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


10.	001846	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Schram Construction, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $246,250.00; the lawsuit was filed on November 29, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 308165; entitled Schram Construction, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney)


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


11.	001847	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peter Kashtanoff against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 18, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 301335; entitled Peter Kashtanoff v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; other material terms of said settlement are that the City provide a letter of explanation stating that the plaintiff’s separation was due to the ending of the provisional position. (City Attorney)


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?








		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz


12.	001936	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Pacific Gas & Electric Company against all persons, filed July 12, 1999, $553,783.58. (City Attorney)

		(McEnerney action entitled "Pacific Gas & Electric Company v. All Persons," S.F. Superior Court No. 44536.)
		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


13.	001848	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nancy J. Espinoza against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 2, 2000 in United States District Court, Case No. C00-1086 EDL; entitled Nancy J. Espinoza v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement is that plaintiff agrees to resign from employment with the City and not to seek re-employment with the City. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


14.	002049	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nicolette Rivera, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Laurie Pedalaborde against the City and County of San Francisco for $875,000.00; the lawsuit filed on April 8, 1997 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case Number 985-887, and is entitled, "Nicolette Rivera, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Pedalaborde v. City and County of San Francisco". (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


15.	002050	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Diane Detoy against the City and County of San Francisco and Gregory Breslin for $505,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on May 13, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case Number 303-475, and is entitled "Diane Detoy, Individually and as the Successor-in-Interest to Sheila Detoy, Deceased v. City and County of San Francisco and Gregory Breslin"; the case was removed to the United States District Court on June 24, 1999, where it was assigned Case Number C99-3072-CRB. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


16.	002052	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Graciela Cashion and Murdock Cashion against the City and County of San Francisco for $340,000.00; the lawsuit was filed on June 22, 2000 in Superior, Case No. 313-098; entitled Graciela Cashion, Murdock Cashion, et., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


17.	002023	[Gift Acceptance, Recreation and Park Department]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution accepting and expending a gift from the Randall Museum Friends in the amount of $400,000.00 for Randall Museum Grounds Renovation.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


18.	002070	[Gift Acceptance, Recreation and Park Department]	Supervisor Yaki
		Resolution accepting and expending a gift in place valued at approximately $207,000.00 from the Strybing Arboretum Society to the Recreation and Park Department for the Strybing Arboretum.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Finance and Labor Committee




		Present:Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


19.	001958	[Government funding, Public Utilities Commission, for water pollution control plant remediation projects]	Supervisor Newsom
		Ordinance appropriating a total of $5,000,000 from the Mission Bay project and the San Francisco Clean Water Department fund balance to fund the construction of odor control remediation projects at the southeast water pollution control plant, for the Public Utilities Commission, for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $5,000,000 on reserve. (Controller)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee






		Present:Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril


20.	001490	[Firearm Strict Liability Act]	Supervisors Becerril, Leno, Yaki, Bierman, Teng, Brown
		Ordinance amending Article 35 of the Police Code by repealing existing Sections 3500 through 3512 and adding new Sections 3500 through 3503 to impose strict liability on gun manufacturers, importers and dealers for injuries and deaths caused by firearms and which occur within the City and County of San Francisco.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


21.	001676	[Hotel Tax Exemption, Shared Rental Rooms]	Supervisor Bierman
		Ordinance amending Article 7 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Transient Occupancy Tax) by amending Section 506 to provide that for hotels which rent shared rooms the hotel tax exemption shall be based on the rent charged per person and retroactively repealing the Sunset Clause applicable to the hotel tax exemption.


		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


22.	001585	[Police Department law enforcement training]
		Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with the State of California to obtain funding in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for driving and use of force training simulators. (Police Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee




		Present:Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman


23.	001759	[Establish California Street and Presidio Avenue Community Center SUD]	Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Leno, Teng, Newsom, Yaki, Becerril, Brown, Ammiano, Yee
		Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by adding Section 249.21 to establish the California Street and Presidio Avenue-Community Center Special Use District, and adopting findings.

		11/14/00 - Planning Commission Resolution #16029 dated November 9, 2000 recommending approval of proposed Planning Code amendment.
		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


24.	001760	[Zoning Map Amendment]	Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Leno, Teng, Newsom, Yaki, Becerril, Brown, Ammiano, Yee
		Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property located on the Southeastern portion of the block bounded by California, Walnut, and Sacramento Streets and Presidio Avenue, to change the height and use district classification from 40-X to 65-X and designate the site as a Special Use District and adopting findings.

		11/14/00 - Planning Commission Resolution #16030 dated November 9, 2000 recommending approval of proposed Zoning Map amendment.
		12/4/2000, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?








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

	REGULAR AGENDA

	UNFINISHED BUSINESS

	From the Clerk

	(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)


25.	001999	[Affirming Certification of 557-4th Street EIR]
		Motion affirming the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission. (Clerk of the Board)


		12/4/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Katz moved to continue this matter to December 11, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?


26.	002000	[Disapproving Certification of557-4th Street EIR]
		Motion disapproving the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission. (Clerk of the Board)


		12/4/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Katz moved to continue this matter to December 11, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?


27.	002001	[Preparation of Findings to Disapprove Certification of 557-4th Street EIR]
		Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings disapproving the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the development project located at 557-4th Street by the Planning Commission. (Clerk of the Board)


		12/4/2000, CONTINUED. Supervisor Katz moved to continue this matter to December 11, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee






		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Katz


28.	001155	[Cell Phone and Pagers Prohibited]	Supervisors Yaki, Brown
		Ordinance adding Chapter 67A and Section 67A.1 to the San Francisco Administrative Code to prohibit the audible ringing and use of cell phones and similar sound-producing electrical devices at and during public meetings of the City and County of San Francisco, and providing that the ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electrical devices, when so prohibited, shall constitute disorderly conduct, and may result in the expulsion and/or removal of the possessor of the offending device from the meeting.

		(Adds Chapter 67A and Section 67A.1.)
		12/4/2000, PASSED ON FIRST READING.

		Supervisors Bierman and Newsom dissenting in Board.
		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?








		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz


29.	001355	[Suspend the enforcement of Burma Ordinance]	Supervisor Newsom
		Ordinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Chapter 12J.10, to suspend enforcement of the Ordinance prohibiting the City from doing business with Burma.

		(Adds Chapter 12J.10.)
		10/10/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Newsom moved to continue consideration to October 16, 2000.

		10/16/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Newsom moved that this matter be continued to November 6, 2000.

		11/6/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be continued to December 4, 2000.

		12/4/2000, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Newsom moved an amendment of the whole, bearing new title.

		12/4/2000, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?








		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Katz


30.	001721	[Moneys Received by Municipal Court]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
		Ordinance amending Article X of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Article X (Sections 10.57 through 10.69) in its entirety.


		12/4/2000, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Kaufman submitted an amendment of the whole,which changes the title only.

		12/4/2000, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee






		Present: Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


31.	001960	[Government funding, Airport capital improvement projects]	Supervisor Newsom
		Ordinance appropriating $39,690,612 of various Bond fund balances to capital improvement projects at the Airport Commission for fiscal year 2000-2001. (Controller)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		12/4/2000, MOTION to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter.

		12/4/2000, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


32.	001995	[Establishing a budget for the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for fiscal year 2000-01]
		Ordinance appropriating $754,250 of the General Fund Reserve to fund the adoption of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) budget in accordance with the Government Code Section 56381, for the Board of Supervisors for fiscal year 2000-01; placing $604,250 on reserve. (Clerk of the Board)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		12/4/2000, AMENDED. Supervisor Ammiano moved to amend by releasing a total of $150,000 now, as follows: $69,650 for Temporary Salaries;

		12/4/2000, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendation of the Housing and Social Policy Committee






		Present:Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril


33.	001762	[Notice of Permit Applications for Sutro Tower]	Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
		Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning Code) by adding Section 306.9 thereto, requiring notice of applications for building permits for Sutro Tower to be sent to all property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the Tower’s site.


		11/6/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Teng requested this matter be continued to December 4, 2000.

		12/4/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Teng requested this matter be continued to December 11, 2000.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	NEW BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee






		Present:Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz


34.	001007	[Administrative Code Chapter 31]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance repealing Administrative Code Chapter 31 and enacting new Administrative Code Chapter 31 to adopt procedures and fees to implement the California Environmental Quality Act.

		(Repeals and enacts new Administrative Code Chapter 31.)
		8/7/2000, CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. After consultation with the City Attorney, clerical correction to change the word "rescind" to read "repeal."

		8/21/2000, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Supervisor Kaufman moved an Amendment of the Whole Bearing Same title.

		8/21/2000, CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Kaufman moved to continue consideration to August 28, 2000.

		8/28/2000, RE-REFERRED WITH PENDING AMENDMENT to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. Supervisor Kaufman presented an amendment of the whole bearing same title.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


35.	001625	[JUSTIS Governance Council]	Supervisor Yaki
		Ordinance amending Chapter 2A Article IV of the San Francisco Administrative Code to rename the Chapter, and add Section 2A.85 creating a Governance Council for the Justice Tracking Information System (JUSTIS).


		9/25/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Yaki submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title and approved as to form.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


36.	001907	[Correcting erroneous deletion of authority for Public Administrator-Public Guardian to collect and deposit entitlement checks and other income, and to pay from those expenses of persons	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Article XIII Chapter 2A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Section 2A.211-A to provide a representative payee program in the Office of the Public Administrator-Public Guardian.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


37.	001908	[Updating provisions relating to finance, taxation and other fiscal matters]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 1, Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 10.03, 10.08, 10.1, 10.2, 10.2-3, 10.2-4, 10.2-5, 10.2-6, 10.2-8, 10.3, 10.3-1, 10.6-2, 10.13-1, and 10.16, and by repealing Sections 10.2-1, 10.3-2, 10.3-3, 10.4, 10.4-1, 10.4-2, 10.4-3, 10.5, 10.6-1, 10.7, 10.7-1, 10.8, 10.8-1, 10.9, and 10.19, all relating to finance, taxation, and other fiscal matters of the City and County.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


38.	001909	[Updating provisions relating to claims against the City]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 10-20-2, 10-20-6, 10-20-7, 10-20-8, 10.22, 10-22-2, and 10.25, amending Section 10.20-9 and renumbering it as Section 10.21, and repealing Section 10.21, all relating to claims against the City and County.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


39.	001910	[Updating provisions establishing procedures for refund of erroneously collected money]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 10, Article VI, governing the refund of erroneously collected money by amending Section 10.43 to eliminate an obsolete reference; amending Section 10.43-1 to clarify that this Article does not affect a claimant’s rights to file a formal claim against the City; amending Section 10.43-1.6 to clarify that the refund procedures do not apply to any City-imposed taxes; deleting Section 10.43-1.7 as obsolete; and amending Section 10.43-5, governing refund of deposits for use of certain City facilities by updating references in that Section, deleting Brooks Hall and adding Moscone Center to the facilities covered by the Section, and relocating that Section to Chapter 4 as new Section 4.23.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


40.	001911	[Repealing and adopting new article consolidating and streamlining the provisions relating to special funds]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article XIII, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing the current Article XIII (Sections 10.79 through 10.117-125) and by adopting a new Article XIII (Sections 10.80-1 through 10.100-366), relating to special funds.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


41.	001912	[Repealing the Police Department cash revolving fund and the District Attorney environmental prosecution fund]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Part I, Chapter 10, Article XV, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Section 10.169-4 (Police Department Cash Revolving Fund) and 10.70-5 (District Attorney Environmental Prosecution Fund).



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


42.	001913	[Updating provisions relating to service charges for the Adult Probation Office and deleting special funds]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article XVI, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.180, relating to service charges for the Adult Probation Office, and by repealing Sections 10.184 (fingerprint processing fund), 10.187, (special animal purchase and exchange fund), 10.191 (transit information fund), and 10.192 (examination research and development fund).



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


43.	001914	[Deleting obsolete provisions of Chapter 10, Article XVIII, of the Administrative Code relating to the former Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training, and certain special funds]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article XVIII, of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 10.199, relating to the Controller’s duties, and by repealing Sections 10.199-1 (Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training), 10.201 (Convention Facilities Fund), 10.203 (Chinatown Open Space Fund), 10.204 (911 Emergency Response Fund), and 10.205 (Municipal Railway Improvement Fund).



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


44.	001915	[Providing for apportionment, collection and disbursement of property taxes]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance providing for apportionment, collection and disbursement of 1992-93 property taxes upon adoption of certain State legislation, and making findings.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


45.	001916	[Consolidating City lien procedures and revising those procedures to conform to changes in State law]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Article XX of Chapter 10 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 10.230, 10.231, 10.233, 10.234, 10.235, 10.236 and 10.237, and adding a new Section 10.230A to specify that liens for nonpayment of financial obligations owed to the City and County of San Francisco shall have the same priority as judgment liens unless a different priority is authorized by state law, to delete references to special assessments contained in these sections, to provide for notice of proposed liens to property owners and to authorize the inclusion of administrative charges in lien amounts.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


46.	001917	[Revising provisions that authorize liens to conform to uniform lien procedures and changes in State law]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending the San Francisco Municipal Code by amending Chapter 37A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 37A.4; amending Chapter 38 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 38.10 and 38.11, deleting Sections 38.12 through 38.16 and renumbering existing Sections 38.17 and 38.18 as 38.12 and 38.13; amending Chapter 41 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 41.20; amending Article 1 of the San Francisco Fire Code by amending Section 107.1; amending Article 11 of the San Francisco Health Code by amending Section 609.3; amending Article 21 of the San Francisco Health Code by amending Section 1136 and 1175.1; amending Article 24 of the San Francisco Health Code by amending Section 1412; amending Article 25 of the San Francisco Health Code by amending Sections 1512 and 1513; amending Article 26 of the San Francisco Health Code by amending Section 1637; amending Article 4 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by amending Sections 104.1 and 134; amending Article 15 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by amending Section 724.5; and amending Article 3 of the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 313.9 to eliminate references to unauthorized special assessment liens, establish lien procedures in accordance with state law and make miscellaneous clerical corrections.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


47.	001918	[Repealing provisions relating to annual revenue and taxation survey and report]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Chapter 10A (Sections 10A1 through 10A.3), providing for an annual revenue and taxation survey report.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


48.	001919	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 6 - Technical Amendments]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Administrative Code to effect technical corrections/clarifications to subsection 6.1(F), Section 6.7 and Section 6.80; to add requirements to Section 6.21 for quotations for public works less than or equal to the threshold amount; to define and increase the minimum competitive amount for professional service contracts in Section 6.40 from $10,000 to $25,000; and to add a subsequent contract limitation to Section 6.62 for job order contracts.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


49.	001920	[Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 12K of Part One of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), which established the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in San Francisco, by amending section 12K.1 to add additional findings; by adding section 12K.2 to add a definitions section; by renumbering the remaining sections; by amending section 12K.4 by expanding the scope of gender analysis in the City and by requiring the development of a Citywide Action Plan; and by amending section 12K.5 to change the composition and duties of the CEDAW Task Force.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


50.	001921	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 6]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article IV of Part I of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Section 16.29-15 and amending Sections 16.29.7.1, 16.29-7.2, 16.29-9.5, 16.29-9.6, 16.29-15.11, 16.29-15.12, 16.37, 16.37-2, 16.37.4, 16.37-5, 16.46, 16.47, 16.52, 16.54, 16.67, 16.70-1, 16.74, 16.77, 16.79, and 16.80 regarding the Retirement System, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


51.	001922	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 18, City payroll procedures]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Sections 18.2, 18.7.1, 18.9, and 18.4, by repealing Sections 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 18.6, 18.7, 18.8, and 18.11, by amending Section 18.10 and renumbering it as Section 2A.32, by amending Section 18.13 and renumbering it as Section 18.13-1, and by adding Section 18.13-5, all relating to payroll procedures for the City and County.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


52.	001923	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 74, Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP)]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 74 "Rent Escrow Account Program," by amending Sections 74.3, 74.4, 74.5, 74.6, 74.7, 74.9, 74.10, 74.11, 74.12, 74.13, 74.14, and 74.15, to more specifically describe the relationship of this lead abatement program to provisions in San Francisco Health Code Article 11 regarding abatement of public nuisance, to clarify implementation procedures, and non-substantive technical changes.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


53.	001924	[Delete obsolete provisions regarding firearms registration with Police Chief]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance deleting Article 9 Sections 610 through 610.8 of the Municipal Police Code to eliminate obsolete provisions requiring owners of firearms to register with the Chief of Police.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


54.	001963	[Administrative Code Revision, Section 3.7-1, Budget Process]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by adding Section 3.7-1, to require that the Mayor’s proposed budget identify all positions that were funded by grants during the previous fiscal year, where the grant has since expired and the department proposes to fund the position or provide the same services with general fund monies for the upcoming fiscal year.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


55.	001964	[Administrative Code Revision, Obsolete Law Books]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 8.8 to authorize the City Attorney to dispose of obsolete law books and other published materials once such materials are obsolete.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


56.	001967	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 57, Film Commission]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending each of the provisions of Chapter 57 and adding a provision to Chapter 10, Article XIII, relating to the Film and Video Arts Commission, to update out-dated provisions, eliminate obsolete and redundant provisions, correct references, authorize sidewalk closures by the Film Commission with the consent of the Department of Public Works, and authorize sign-posting requirements by the Film Commission.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


57.	002020	[Update provisions relating to the appointment of a fiscal agent]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance updating provisions relating to the appointment of a fiscal agent by amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Sections 10.47, 10.48, and 10.49 of Article VIII, Chapter 10.



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?

	Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee




		Present:Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


58.	002011	[Suspension of MUNI fares on New Year’s Eve.]	Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Bierman
		Ordinance approving the suspension of fares on Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI) revenue vehicles on New Year’s Eve. (Public Transportation Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


59.	002149	[Creation of pass for University of San Francisco undergraduate students]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman
		Ordinance approving the creation of a pass for the amount of $12 per month for University of San Franicsco undergraduate students for rides on MUNI revenue vehicles.

		(Fiscal Impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


60.	002150	[Amending Municipal Transportation Agency’s budget for fuel expenditures for FY 2000-01]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Bierman
		Ordinance approving the appropriation of $833,296 to fund an increase in Municipal Transportation Agency’s budget for fuel for Fiscal Year 2000-01.

		(Fiscal Impact)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING?


61.	001996	[Acceptance of easement deed to provide ADA access to the renovated Japantown Peace Plaza]
		Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to accept an easement deed over private property for accessible access to the Peace Plaza in Japantown. (Real Estate Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


62.	002096	[Lease of property at 165 Capp Street for homeless drop in and referral center]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
		Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 165 Capp Street on behalf of the Department of Human Services.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

	Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole


63.	002072	[Public Hearing, 240 Jones Street]	Mayor
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of land at Assessor’s Block 339, Lot 14, commonly known as 240 Jones Street, to Mercy Properties California, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.



		Action:___________________________

	Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation


64.	002073	[Ground lease, 240 Jones Street]	Mayor
		Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of land at Assessor’s Block 339, Lot 14, commonly known as 240 Jones Street, to Mercy Properties California, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

	Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole


65.	002074	[Public Hearing, 230 Eddy Street]	Mayor
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of land at Assessor’s Block 332, Lot 4, commonly known as 230 Eddy Street, to the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.



		Action:___________________________

	Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation


66.	002075	[Ground lease, 230 Eddy Street]	Mayor
		Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco’s lease of land at Assessor’s Block 332, Lot 4, commonly known as 230 Eddy Street, to the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, for 50 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

67.	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.

68.	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.


69.	002141	[Legislative Analyst Request]	Supervisor Newsom
		Motion requesting the Legislative Analyst to study demand management strategies of major airports and assess which strategies could be used in San Francisco.



		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 70 through 89


70.	002113	[Stop Signs]	Supervisors Teng, Katz
		Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install stop signs on Rivera Street at its intersection with 17th Avenue to improve the traffic safety in the area and to install the stop signs within 30 days after the Mayor signs the legislation.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


71.	002114	[Gift Acceptance]	Supervisors Yaki, Katz
		Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $65,173.22 from various donors for use by the Department of Public Health.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


72.	002115	[Grant Fund]	Supervisors Yaki, Katz
		Resolution authorizing the City Administrator and the Director of the Department of the Environment to accept and expend $900,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Transportation Fund for Clean Air and authorizing the City Administrator and the Director of the Department of the Environment to execute agreements with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, whereby, the City would indemnify the District from claims resulting from the City’s performance of said agreements.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


73.	002116	[Chris Robertson investigation]	Supervisor Ammiano
		Resolution urging the District Attorney and the San Francisco Police Department to expedite a full investigation of the death of Christopher Robertson.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


74.	002117	[Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force]	Supervisor Ammiano
		Resolution extending the operating date of the Potrero Power Plant Citizens Advisory Task Force to October 31, 2001.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


75.	002118	[Divestment from Burma]	Supervisor Ammiano
		Resolution urging the City Treasurer and the governing board of the City’s pension and retirement system to divest the City’s investment portfolio from companies investing in Burma except those whose sole business is in the fields of health care or media.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


76.	002119	[Brisbane Recycling Company Labor Dispute]	Supervisor Ammiano
		Resolution encouraging Brisbane Recycling Company Incorporated to immediately cease and desist from further violation of it’s employees rights and further urging Brisbane Recycling to reinstate with back pay, workers that had been wrongfully terminated as well as to honor its employees wishes to immediately commence negotiations with Operating Engineers Local 3.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


77.	002120	[Firearm safety license]	Supervisor Becerril
		Resolution supporting Assembly Majority Leader Kevin Shelley’s proposed measure which would require California’s handgun owners to secure a firearm safety license.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


78.	002121	[Gift Acceptance]	Supervisor Brown
		Resolution accepting and expending a gift in place valued at approximately $300,000.00 from the Trust for Public Land to the Recreation and Park Department for Hans Schiller Plaza of the Visitacion Valley Greenway.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


79.	002122	[Balboa swimming pool fee waiver]	Supervisor Brown
		Resolution urging the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission to waive all fees to minors ages 17 and under for three years at the Balboa Swimming Pool.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


80.	002123	[St. Luke’s Hospital and Sutter Health]	Supervisor Brown
		Resolution supporting St. Luke’s Hospitals affiliation with Sutter Health.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


81.	002124	[Stop Signs]	Supervisor Katz
		Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to install stop signs in all directions at the intersection of Division Street, San Bruno, and 9th Street.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


82.	002125	[Turning Point Academy]	Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Bierman
		Resolution acknowledging Turning Point Academy as an alternative source of academic and vocational education training for minors residing in California who have committed an offense.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


83.	002126	[Alternative Fuel Buses]	Supervisor Katz
		Resolution in support of an alternative fuel school buses resolution being considered by the Board ofEducation of the San Francisco Unified School District, requiring all school bus services contracted to or used by the San Francisco Unified School District be poweredby a low emission alternative fuel such as natural gas, and urging the School Board to pass the resolution.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


84.	002127	[Commendation]	Supervisors Newsom, Teng, Yee, Katz
		Resolution congratulating Riordan High School varsity football team on its win of the West Catholic Athletic League title.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


85.	002128	[Commendation]	Supervisor Bierman
		Resolution thanking Diana Ming Chan and Clarence K. Chan for their generous contribution of $500,000.00 to the children of San Francisco and thanking their son, Harrison M. Leong, for adding $8,000.00 to the fund.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


86.	002129	[Commendation]	Supervisor Yee
		Resolution commending the Alpha Rams Omegas on their contributions to the Chinese community and celebrating their 50th anniversary.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


87.	002130	[Commendation]	Supervisor Yee
		Resolution commending retired Captain Thomas G. Dempsey on his retirement from the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Police Credit Union after 42 years of dedication to creating the San Francisco Police Credit Union, volunteering his time to expand the Credit Union, and guiding the San Francisco Credit Union to become an institution in the Sunset District.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


88.	002131	[Commendation]	Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Becerril, Leno
		Resolution commending G. Rhea Serpan, retiring president and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber, for his distinguished service to San Francisco and its business community.


		12/4/2000, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


89.	002143	[Final map for a 5 unit condominium project]
		Motion approving final map of 2030 Broadway, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 13, Assessor’s Block No. 566, and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

		(DPW Order No. 172,702.)
		12/6/2000, 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:_________________________________________

90.	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 November 30 through noon on December 6, for reference by President to appropriate committee on December 11, 2000.


	002148	[Amendment to Fiscal Year 00-01 Patient Rates for the Department of Public Health]
		Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter V, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Health Code) by amending Section 128 thereof, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, effective January 1, 2001. (Public Health Department)


		12/6/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

	PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS






		Proposed resolutions received from November 30 through noon on December 6, for reference by President to appropriate committee on December 11, 2000.


	001094	[Grant funds for Public Library Staff Education Program]
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend $13,215 to be awarded by the California State Library, FY00/01 Public Library Staff Education Program as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).Funds will be used to reimburse tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in Library Science at an institution of higher education.Employees participating in the program applied to, and were selected by the California State Library. (Public Library)


		12/6/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	001538	[Grant funds for a technical assistance and capacity development demonstration project]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, HIV Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $993,917 from the DHHS Office of Minority Health for the technical assistance and capacity development demonstration program for HIV/AIDS related services in highly impacted minority communities, and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)


		12/5/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the December 28, 2000 meeting.


	002132	[Gift Acceptance, Department of Aging and Adult Services]
		Resolution authorizing the Director of Aging and Adult Services to accept and expend a gift from the San Francisco Hospital Council, acting through Health Plus Services, in the amount of $37,000 for the creation of a liaison program between the Public Guardian and member hospitals. (Adult and Aging Services)


		2/1/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	002133	[Grant funds to improve services to seriously mentally ill in San Francisco]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Mental Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant funds of $2,110,871 from the State Department of Mental Health to improve the system of care services for seriously emotionally disturbed children and severely mentally ill adults; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)


		12/4/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Department requests this item be calendared at the December 20, 2000 meeting.


	002145	[S. F. International Airport Advertising Program Lease]
		Resolution approving San Francisco International Airport Advertising Program Lease between Transportation Media, Inc. (a division of Eller Media) and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)


		12/6/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	002146	[Grant to develop a green building tool kit and support green building practices through training workshops]
		Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,450 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (Environment)


		12/6/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.


	002147	[Gift Acceptance, Public Library]
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $158,947 from the estate of John Fortunio. (Public Library)


		12/6/2000, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.


	002152	[Petitions and Communications]
		Petitions and communications received from November 30 through noon on December 6, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on December 11, 2000. From Department of Public Works, concerning the jurisdictional responsibilities for the cleaning, maintenance and beautification of Twin Peaks Observation Area and Vista Point.(Reference No. 20000925-018)Copy: Supervisor Teng, Department of Real Estate, Recreation and Park Department (1) From Public Utilities Commission, regarding street tree removal practices of the Public Utilities Commission, including Hetch Hetchy and the Water Department.(Reference Nos. 20001010-012 and 20001010-018)Copy: Supervisor Katz (2) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the Visitacion Valley Transportation Study.(Reference No. 20001106-005)Copy: Supervisor Ammiano (3) From Fire Department, submitting annual inspection reports, for Central Police Station at 766 Vallejo Street and Mission Police Station at 630 Valencia Street. (4) From Therese Koller, regarding Mayor Willie L. Brown.3 Letters (5) From Planning Department, regarding Environmental Review of the proposed Glen Park and Noe-Eureka Valley Special Use Districts.File Nos. 001551, 001552, 001533 and 001554,Copy: Supervisor Leno (6) From Senate Rules Committee, submitting appointment of Irving Pickler of Anaheim as a member of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. (7) From AT&T Broadband, submitting AT&T’s Quarterly Franchise Fee for July 1 through September 30, 2000.Copy: Accountant (8) From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests: (9) Laurie Pantell From Laura Jaffe, regarding the District Attorney’s decision to drop all charges against the truck driver who ran over cyclist Chris Robertson. (10) From Valerie Aiken, commenting on the lack of affordable housing in San Francisco. (11) From State Department of Water Resources, submitting notice of proposed amendment of regulations for the Grant Program under the Urban Creek Restoration Program. (12) From Alice Barkley, regarding appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report for 557 Fourth Street.File 001998,Copy: Each Supervisor (13) From Clean Air Program, reporting that there were a total of 5 Spare the Air days in 2000 (June 13, 14, 15, September 18, 19). (14) From California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), submitting notice of hearings (first quarter of 2001) with PG&E, the CPUC’s Office of Ratepayer Advocates and other interested parties regarding PG&E’s Rate Stabilization Plan Application. (15) From Recreation and Park Department, submitting summary of Recreation and Park Department’s street tree removal policy.(Reference No. 20001010-014) (16) From Real Estate Division, regarding the number of leases the City and County has as a commercial tenant.(Reference No. 20001030-004)Copy: Supervisor Leno (17) From Office of the Controller, submitting a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2000. (18) From Pauline Brown, regarding 2, 4 and 5 Charlton Court, dated November 30, 2000.File Nos. 001586, 001587, 001588, 001589 (19) From Pauline Brown, regarding 2, 4 and 5 Charlton Court, dated December 1, 2000.File Nos. 001586, 001587, 001588, 001589 (20) From Human Rights Commission, submitting Quarterly Report on departmental performance in implementing Chapter 12D.A of the San Francisco Administrative Code and Supplemental Quarterly Report on diversity tracking system closed contracts (for construction, architecture and engineering, professional services) both reports dated December 1, 2000.Copy: Each Supervisor (21) From Bayview Merchants Association, Inc., submitting request for at least another ninety days, so that all parties concerned will have a final opportunity to work with Home Depot and Emerald Fund in devising a mutually acceptable agreement on a project that will bring jobs, housing and business opportunities for the residents of Visitacion Valley, Little Hollywood and Bayview Hunters Point.File 000370,Copy: Each Supervisor (22) From Senate Rules Committee, submitting appointment of Robert Griego of Bonita and Allen M. Jones of San Diego as members of the State Mining and Geology Board. (23) From Ann Kantor, regarding a historical quilt for the city of San Francisco. (24) From Department of Elections, submitting the Certification of Election Results for the Consolidated Presidential General Election held November 7, 2000. Copy: Each Supervisor (25) From Office of the Controller, Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the Laguna Honda Home Trust Fund, which contains money belonging to patients residing in Laguna Honda Hospital. (26) From Office of the Controller, Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the overtime practices of the Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) during 1998. (27) From Office of the Mayor, submitting a modification to the list of Sole Source Contracts for the Mayor’s Office, that was forwarded to the Board of Supervisors on October 13, 2000 (28) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting report on the Cash Difference and Overage Funds for the period ending November 30, 2000. (29) From Port of San Francisco, submitting request for release of reserved funds in the amount of $460,000 for Piers 48 and 50 Fire Protection Project.File 101-96-19 (30) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting monthly report on claims settled by the Department, dated December 4, 2000. (31) From Hendson Quan, regarding trial parking rates and extension of hours to become permanent at a city-owned parking lot at Geary Blvd. between 21st and 22nd Avenues. (32) From Helen Ng, submitting request for help with her driver’s license. (33) From Department of the Environment, Marina Kipnis, regarding receiving an overdue notice for an inquiry.(Reference No. 20001010-004) (34) From Department of Public Health, submitting modification to the Patient Rates Ordinance for fiscal year 2000/01. (35) From Department of Public Health, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($1,233,854) for San Francisco General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry Acute Inpatient Service. (36) From Family Service Agency of San Francisco, regarding negotiations with SEIU Local 790.Copy: Each Supervisor (37) From Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, submitting invitation to the Board to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Guerrero House at 822 Guerrero Street, Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.Copy: Each Supervisor (38) From Lois Roberts, submitting a holiday card wishing the Board a merry and bright season.(39)

	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

Last updated: 11/19/2013 2:34:23 PM