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February 22, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive

Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

John Yehall Chin Elementary School
Multi-purpose Room
350 Broadway, between Montgomery and Sansome Streets
San Francisco, CA

City Seal

AGENDA
Monday, February 22, 1999
6:00 PM

Special 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

COMMUNICATIONS

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 11

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

1. 982131 [Union Square Public Parking Garage 1999 Lease] Supervisor Kaufman
Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease of the Union Square Public Parking Garage, a supplemental park maintenance agreement, an amendment to the lease of the Sutter-Stockton Garage and an amendment to a 1993 payment agreement; approving the issuance of City of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation Parking Revenue Bonds and authorizing and ratifying the execution and delivery of documents reasonably necessary for the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings of consistency with the San Francisco General Plan; all in connection with the financing of improvements to and the expansion of the Union Square Public Parking Garage and of improvements to Union Square Park.
2/17/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

2. 990041 [Amendment to 1997-2001 MOU, American Physicians and Dentists, Bargaining Unit 8-CC] Supervisor Leno
Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 259-97 to implement the provisions of an arbitrator’s award amending the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 8-CC to be effective July 1, 1998. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

2/17/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

3. 990042 [Amendment to 1997-2001 MOU, American Physicians and Dentists, Bargaining Unit 11-AA]
Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 258-97 to implement the provisions of an arbitrator’s award amending the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 11-AA to be effective July 1, 1998. (Human Resources Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

2/17/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

4. 990043 [Amendment to 1998-2001 MOU, Teamsters Local 856]
Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County of San Francisco to correct a clerical error by adding Classification 3372 Animal Control Officer and deleting Classification 3370 Animal Care Attendant in the listing of classifications having one year probationary period as set forth in Article II.B probationary period effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 990044 [Amendment to 1998-2001 MOU, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the City and County of San Francisco to add Appendix D: Leave of Absences, in order to correct a clerical error of omission. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

Recommendations of the Rules Committee
Present: Supervisors Leno, Teng, Kaufman

6. 981872 [Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee)
(Appointing Suzanne Richter, to succeed Jared Braiterman, Seat 7;
Appointing Lawrence Li, to succeed Nick Carr, Seat 9;
Appointing Larry Arndt, to succeed himself, Seat 10;
Appointing Pi Ra, to succeed Robin Levitt, Seat 11, all representing bicyclist-at-large, new three year terms ending December 31, 2001.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

7. 990065 [Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee)
2 Seats Being Considered:
(Appointing Alex Lantsberg, Seat 3, must represent environmental organization, unexpired portion of three year term ending December 31, 2000;
Appointing John Matthew, Seat 6, must represent bicycle organization, unexpired portion of three year term ending December 31, 1999.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of Public Health and Environment Committee
Present: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Becerril

8. 981986 [Domestic Violence Task Force] Supervisor Kaufman
Resolution rescinding Resolutions No. 131-86 and 604-88, which established and extended the Domestic Violence Task Force, thereby terminating the Domestic Violence Task Force; thanking the members of the Domestic Violence Task Force for their efforts.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

9. 990080 [Mental Health Services Agreement]
Resolution retroactively authorizing from May 1, 1998, the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement with the California Pacific Medical Group, Inc., dba Brown & Toland Medical Group, which includes indemnification and binding arbitration clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

10. 990081 [Mental Health Services Agreement]
Resolution retroactively authorizing from July 1, 1998, the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement with the San Francisco Health Authority, dba the San Francisco Health Plan, which includes binding arbitration and payment disputes clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

11. 990122 [DPH - State Dept of Mental Health Performance Contract, FY 1998-1999]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services, to enter into the fiscal year 1998-1999 performance contract with the State Department of Mental Health, which includes indemnification clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

REGULAR AGENDA

NEW BUSINESS

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

12. 990026 [Permit Regulation of Hazardous Wastes on Private Property]
Ordinance repealing the definition of "Hazardous Waste" in Section 1000, and Sections 1002, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1013, and 1015 of Article 20 of the San Francisco Public Works Code; and amending the San Francisco Health Code by reenacting the repealed provisions as new Article 22A; amending the remaining provisions of Article 20 of the San Francisco Public Works Code to reference new Article 22A of the San Francisco Health Code; and providing the Department of Public Health with the authority to charge fees to defray the cost of implementing this article. (Public Health Department)
(Repeals Section 1000, and Sections 1002, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1013, and 1015 of Article 20 of Public Works Code; amends the Health Code by reenacting the repealed provisions as new Article 22A; amends the remaining provisions of Article 20 of the Public Works Code to reference new Article 22A of the Health Code.

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

13. 990125 [Navy Lease of 574 Housing Units on Treasure Island and Related Facilities] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a lease with the United States Navy for the first 574 of a total of 766 housing units on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands to be subleased to the John Stewart Company.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

14. 990126 [Sublease of up to 766 Housing Units on Treasure Island] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a sublease, development, marketing and property management agreement with the John Stewart Company for up to 766 housing units on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

15. 990127 [Indemnity and Repayment Agreements, Treasure Island Housing] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing a repayment agreement with the Treasure Island Development Authority and an indemnity agreement with the John Stewart Company related to Treasure Island Housing.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

16. 990128 [Navy Lease of 86 Housing Units on Treasure Island and Related Facilities] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute with the United States Navy for the first 86 of a total of 222 housing units on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands to be subleased to member organizations of the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

17. 990129 [Sublease of 86 Housing Units on Treasure Island and Related Facilities to TIHDI] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute four (4) subleases with member organizations of the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative for the first 86 of a total of 222 housing units on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

18. 990130 [Revenue Sharing Agreement with TIHDI Regarding Housing Units] Mayor, Supervisors Ammiano, Yee, Yaki, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Katz, Newsom
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute a revenue sharing agreement with the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative regarding the temporary use of 112 housing units on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands in connection with the John Stewart Company sublease.
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

19. 990152 [Purchase of 555-7th Street Building]
Resolution authorizing the exercise of the purchase option in the lease between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), as lessee, and Burt J. Hamrol, as lessor, for the real property and building located at 555-7th Street (the "Property"); authorizing the officers of the City to enter into documents to implement said purchase; approving a Project Lease related to financing the acquisition of the property (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving a Trust Agreement between the City and a Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of a Trustee; approving the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation to finance the acquisition of the property; authorizing the offer and sale of the certificates; approving the form of Official Notice of Sale, Notice of Intention to Sell, and Official Statement; approving the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate relating to the certificates; approving the validation of the execution and delivery of certificates; adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith. (Mayor)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

20. 990157 [CalWORKs - Child Care Contract Modification] Supervisors Teng, Brown, Newsom
Resolution authorizing an increase in enrollment and service level for CalWORKs Child Care by modifying the existing contract with the Children’s Council of San Francisco in the amount of $40.8 million to provide for the increase in enrollment, program costs and a number of capacity building initiatives. (Human Services Department)
(Fiscal impact.)

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

21. 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.

22. 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 23 through 35

23. 990262 [Lease of Property, California Department of Corrections] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution approving the California Department of Corrections’ (Parole and Community Services Division) intention to lease an existing building at 180 Redwood Street.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

24. 990267 [State Legislation, AB 217, HIV/AIDS Drugs] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Bierman
Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 217 making FDA-approved HIV/AIDS drugs available to participants in Medi-Cal managed care programs.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

25. 990286 [Chinese/Lunar New Year Holiday] Supervisor Yee
Resolution urging the Mayor, labor organizations, and all affected parties to proclaim the first day of Chinese/Lunar New Year an official City and County of San Francisco holiday.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

26. 990287 [State Legislation, SB 315, SCA 3 and SR 8] Supervisors Bierman, Katz
Resolution supporting Senate Bill 315, Senate Constitutional Amendment 3 and Senate Resolution 8, which comprise a legislative package designed to evaluate and alleviate transportation needs in the State of California.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

27. 990288 [Federal Legislation, S 314] Supervisors Katz, Leno
Resolution urging the United States Senate to approve Senate bill 314 which provides for a loan guarantee program to address the Year 2000 computer problems of small business concerns and for other purposes.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

28. 990289 [State Legislation, SB 23, SB 15, AB 106, Gun Control] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril, Katz
Resolution urging the Mayor to include within the Mayor’s legislative policy support for Senate Bill 23 (Perata) banning assault weapons, Senate Bill 15 (Polanco) banning unsafe handguns and Assembly Bill 106 (Scott) the Aroner-Scott Child Gun Accident Prevention Act of 1999; and urging the Mayor to urge the State Legislature to enact stricter gun control laws, including but not limited to SB 23, SB 15, AB 106 and a limitation on gun purchases to one per person per month; and requesting that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his Honor, the Mayor, with a request that he transmit copies to the members of the State Legislature from San Francisco with a request that they take all action necessary to achieve the objectives of this resolution.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

29. 990290 [Lead Poisoning Prevention, Recreation and Park Department] Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Newsom
Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and that it carry out the commitments made by the Department in its own "Lead Abatement Program Implementation Plan".
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

30. 990291 [Lead Poisoning Prevention, Unified School District] Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and that it carry out the lead safe facilities and lead danger education policy adopted by the school district.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

31. 990292 [Lead Poisoning Prevention, Department of Building Inspection] Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
Resolution urging the Department of Building Inspection to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and to implement fully Chapter 36 of the Building Code, the exterior paint work practices law.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

32. 990293 [Lead Poisoning Prevention, Public Library] Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
Resolution urging the San Francisco Public Library to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

33. 990294 [Reggie Williams] Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Resolution commending the life and achievement of the late Reggie Williams.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

34. 990295 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom
Resolution commending Judge Donaldson for his sixteen years of service as a Municipal Court Judge and for being the first openly gay man on the San Francisco Bench.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

35. 990296 [Wild Parrots of San Francisco] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril
Resolution declaring respect for and appreciation and support of the presence and well-being of the wild parrot flock of San Francisco.
2/17/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda
Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________

36. 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-CALENDAR LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Proposed ordinances received from February 11 through February 17, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 22, 1999.

990264 [Weight Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Sections 28.1.99 through 28.1.104, establishing a weight restriction on various streets. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(Adds Traffic Code Sections 28.1.99 through 28.1.104.)

2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.

990265 [Parking Regulations, Portion of 6th Avenue]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.23 regarding parking regulations on a portion of 6th Avenue (east side of 6th Avenue, from 272 feet to 334 feet south of Geary Boulevard). (Parking and Traffic Department)
(Adds Traffic Code Section 32.6.23.)

2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.

990271 [MOU, Electrical Workers, Local 6]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article V.H. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6, and the City and County of San Francisco for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990272 [MOU, Stationary Engineers, Local 39]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article V.1. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Stationary Engineers, Local 39, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990273 [MOU, Teamsters, Local 216]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.F. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990274 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (7410)]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO and the Transport Workers of America, Local 250A (7410 Automotive Service Workers), and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990276 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (9163)]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Section 19 (Drug Treatment) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO and the Transport Workers of America, Local 250A (9163 Transit Operators and Related Trainee Classifications), and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990277 [MOU, Laborers Union, Local 261]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.E. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Laborers Union, Local 261 and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990278 [MOU, Glaziers and Glass Workers, Local 718]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.G of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Glaziers and Glass Workers, Local 718, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990279 [MOU, Automotive Mechanics, Local 1414]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article IV.J of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Automotive Mechanics Union Lodge No. 1414, and the City and County of San Francisco providing for an Employee Assistance Program through the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2001. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990280 [MOU, Transport Workers Union, Local 250A (9163, Part-Time Operators]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Section 16 (benefits for part-time operators) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union Local 250A (Classification 9163 and Related Trainee Classifications), to provide a maximum amount of $225 per month toward dependent health care coverage for permanent part-time employees who regularly work a minimum of twenty hours per payroll period and upon completion of one year of continuous service, and to provide that the City will pick up the employee’s share of contribution to the applicable SFERS retirement plan for permanent part-time employees at a rate of: 2.5% following one day to six months of continuous service; 5% following six months to one year of continuous service; and 7.5% following one year of continuous service. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990281 [MOU, Iron Workers, Local 377 (9346)]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article 111.E of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Association of Bridge, Structural Ornamental, Reinforced Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377 and the City and County of San Francisco, providing for additional compensation for Port employees of the Maintenance Department in Classification 9346 Fusion Welder, who are assigned to work in watch-standing, maintenance and/or repair of container cranes for all hours actually worked in cranes at the crane site, effective July 1, 1999 through the remaining term of the Memorandum of Understanding. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990282 [MOU, Local 21 (9395)]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO, and the City and County of San Francisco to provide a 6.25% internal adjustment for Class 9395, Assistant Rental Manager for the time period beginning July 1, 1999. (Human Resources Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from February 11 through noon February 17, for reference by President to appropriate committee on February 22, 1999.

990256 [Lease Amendment]
Resolution authorizing a second amendment of a 40-year lease of Public Utilities land located in the City of Santa Clara for parking and landscaping to MELP VII L.P., lessee. (Public Utilities Commission)
2/11/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990257 [Grant - Private]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Open Society Institute, the Lindesmith Center, for the "Bridging the Gap" Conference and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
2/11/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

990263 [Grant - State]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the San Diego State University Foundation for the Kids’ Plates Bike Helmet Safety Program and to enter into an agreement which includes an indemnification clause and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
2/16/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

990268 [Acceptance of Gifts, DPH-Laguna Honda Hospital]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital, to accept, sell and expend a gift of shares of stock in the value currently estimated at $49,200 bequeathed to Laguna Honda Hospital from the Barbara Wylie Trust, to be expended for "the General benefit and comfort" of residents. Also authorizing the Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital, to accept and expend a gift of $78,871 bequeathed to Laguna Honda Hospital from the estate of Ermeth Dirovizza for "the specific use of patients’ activities on holidays". (Public Health Department)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

990284 [Private Industry Council Refugee County Plan]
Resolution authorizing a release of reserves of Federal Refugee Formula Funds in the amount of $334,362 to the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, and authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco to accept and expend, retroactive to October 1, 1998, $26,121 of additional Refugee Formula Funds and $175,614 of Targeted Assistance Discretionary Funds in line with the Refugee County Plan. (Private Industry Council)
2/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

ADJOURNMENT

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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 assist the City’s efforts 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) 554-5163 or by email at Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us
Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Ms. Hall or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/bdsupvrs/sunshine.htm

Last updated: 11/27/2013 3:36:14 PM