Board of Supervisors : May 10, 1999

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Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

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

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AGENDA - DRAFT
Monday, May 10, 1999
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

	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 28

	Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee






		Present: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz


1.	990727	[Margaret Koran, v. San Francisco Municipal Railway]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of claim of Margaret Koran against the Municipal Railway by payment of $45,000. (City Attorney)

		(Equal Employment Opportunities Commission Charge No. 370-96-0562.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


2.	990733	[Reward Authorization]
		Ordinance authorizing payment of reward to Doe One. (Mayor)



		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


3.	990786	[Charles Tucker, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Charles Tucker against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $63,262. (City Attorney)

		(S.F. Superior Court No. 988-868.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


4.	990787	[Leslie Thurston v. CCSF, et al.]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Leslie Thurston against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $1,287,500. (City Attorney)

		(S.F. Superior Court No. 991-807.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


5.	990807	[Diana Puig, et al v. CCSF, et al.]
		Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Diana Puig against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $60,000. (City Attorney)

		(S.F. Superior Court - Unlimited Jurisdiction Case No. 987-635.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


6.	990542	[Gift Acceptance, Department of Public Health]
		Resolution accepting a gift from New Life Clinics of clinical hypnotherapy treatment services for smoking cessation, weight control and stress management for City employees, their adult relatives and friends. (Public Health Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


7.	990711	[Settlement of Claim, Jeanne Lynch]
		Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Jeanne Lynch by payment of $75,000. (City Attorney)

		(Claim Number 99-01039.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


8.	990748	[Annual Audit]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Resolution selecting independent auditors for the Controller’s Office and the separately audited departments of the City and authorizing a three-year contract with the consortium of accounting firms.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


9.	990799	[Settlement of Claim, Michael Clarke]
		Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael Clarke by payment of $65,000. (City Attorney)

		(Claim Number 99-01005.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee




		Present: Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


10.	990506	[Appropriation, DPH-Laguna Honda Hospital]	Mayor
		Ordinance appropriating $5,599,962 from the General Fund Reserve to offset the revenue shortfall for the current year of the Laguna Honda Hospital for fiscal year 1998-1999.

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


11.	990667	[Appropriation, Dept. of Building Inspection]
		Ordinance appropriating $1,490,724, Department of Building Inspection, of Building Inspection fund balance for professional services and equipment purchases including equipment and upgrades for Y2K compliance and improvements to the Department’s local area network, for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Building Inspection Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


12.	990668	[Appropriation, Planning Department]
		Ordinance appropriating $541,530, Planning Department, for professional services and equipment purchase including computer upgrades for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $50,000 on reserve. (Planning Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


13.	990669	[Appropriation, Dept. of Public Works]
		Ordinance appropriating $146,195, Department of Public Works, for a capital improvement project (installation of two traffic signals) to cover ten percent (10%) overage as per Administrative Code, Section 6.6, providing for ratification of action previously taken, for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Public Works Department)


		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


14.	990725	[Lease of Property, 225 Valencia Street]
		Resolution authorizing the lease of real property at 225 Valencia Street, 1st and 2nd Floors, for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


15.	990769	[Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Grove Street to McAllister Street - $98,330. (Public Utilities Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


16.	990770	[Emergency Repair, Harrison Street Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Harrison Street from 5th Street to 6th Street and to modify the existing Merlin-Morris Pump Station - $599,077. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


17.	990771	[Emergency Repair, Green Street Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Green Street from Polk Street to Van Ness Avenue - $178,121. (Public Utilities Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


18.	990772	[Emergency Repair, 60 Scenic Way Easement Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate easement sewer on 60 Scenic Way at 26th Avenue - $73,074. (Public Utilities Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


19.	990773	[Emergency Repair, Howard/First Streets Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer at the intersection of Howard and First Streets - $113,800. (Public Utilities Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


20.	990774	[Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Sutter Street to Bush Street - $310,650. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


21.	990775	[Emergency Repair, Van Ness Avenue Brick Sewer]
		Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Van Ness Avenue from McAllister Street to Golden Gate Avenue - $237,490. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee




		Present: Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril


22.	990723	[Contract, Sheriff - Ben Dorcy]
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to enter into an Agreement with Mr. Ben Dorcy for mandatory certified CPR and First Aid training, which agreement provides for mutual indemnification from claims or other damages which arise as a result of performance under said agreement. (Sheriff)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


23.	990724	[Contract, Sheriff - George Bach-Y-Rita, M.D.]
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department to enter into a professional services agreement with George Bach-Y-Rita, M.D., which provides for indemnification of Dr. Bach-Y-Rita from compensatory damages for negligent formation of his professional opinion as to psychological suitability of applicants for employment as Deputy Sheriffs in San Francisco County. (Sheriff)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


24.	990750	[Grant - State]	Mayor
		Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $110,110 made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution - Elder Abuse" for the period of March 1, 1999 through February 28, 2000; and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee




		Present: Supervisors Bierman, Brown


25.	990405	[Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Brown, Ammiano, Becerril
		Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 21F (Sections 21F.1 through 21F.11) to establish an environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) program in the Department of Administrative Services-Solid Waste Management Program; establishing criteria for evaluating chemically-based custodial, fleet maintenance, or facility maintenance products ("chemical products") used by City departments; assessing the City’s use of chemical products; establishing a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using preferred chemical products; and recommending to the Board of Supervisors whether to implement additional legislation to require all departments to use preferred chemical products.

		(Adds Chapter 21F, Sections 21F.1 thru 21F.11.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee






		Present: Supervisors Katz, Yaki, Yee


26.	990621	[Weight Restriction, Portion of Monterey Boulevard]
		Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 28.1.105, establishing a weight restriction on a portion of Monterey Boulevard (Monterey Boulevard, between Ridgewood and Santa Clara Avenues). (Parking and Traffic Department)

		(Adds Section 28.1.105.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


27.	990660	[Landmark Designation, 2099 Pacific Avenue]
		Ordinance designating 2099 Pacific Avenue, Schubert Hall (Lot 23 in Assessor’s Block 591), as Landmark No. 224 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department)

		(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14755 adopted December 17, 1998, approving the landmark designation; Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 508 adopted November 4, 1998 initiating the landmark designation of the property and recommending Planning Commission approval; Final landmark designation report adopted November 4, 1998 by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


28.	990661	[Landmark Designation, Golden Gate Bridge]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance designating the Golden Gate Bridge (entire bridge structure beginning at the southern anchorage at the Presidio up to and including the north tower at the Marin County border), as Landmark No. 222 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department)

		(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14754 adopted December 17, 1998, approving the landmark designation; Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Resolution No. 507 adopted July 15, 1998 initiating the landmark designation of the property and recommending Planning Commission approval; Landmark designation report adopted July 15, 1998 by the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.)
		5/3/1999, 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

	Recommendation of the Finance and Labor Committee






		Present: Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


29.	990671	[SEIU Equity Pay, Fiscal Year 1999-2000]	Supervisors Brown, Teng
		Ordinance implementing an agreement adjusting the compensation of certain classifications pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco, to be effective July 1, 1999. (Human Resources Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/3/1999, PASSED ON FIRST READING.


		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	NEW BUSINESS

	Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee






		Present: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Katz


30.	990583	[Administrative Code Revision]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Section 2.1-1 (Board Powers), Section 2.6-1 (Lease Approvals), and Section 2.6-2 (Interpreting Services) and by repealing Section 2.3 (Chief Assistant Board Clerk), Section 2.6 (Pollution Control Policy), Section 2.6-4 (Clerk of the Board), Section 2.6-5 (Board Staff), Section 2.6-6 (Contract Approvals), Section 2.9 (Attendance at Board Meetings), Section 2.19 (Director of Property), Section 2.20 (Independent Appraisers), Section 2.21 (Order for Services), Section 2.23-9 (Striking Employees), Section 2.23.11 (Employee Relations Director), Section 2.82 (Publication of Legislation), and amending Chapter 2A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 2A.160 (Academy of Sciences); amending Chapter 2B of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Section 2B.19 (Biannual Evaluation); and amending Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 3.2 (Definitions) and Section 3.22 (Long-Term Financing).

		(Amends Administrative Code Sections 2.1-1, 2.6-1, 2.6-2, 3.2 and 3.22; repeals Sections 2.3, 2.6, 2.6-4, 2.6-5, 2.6-6, 2.9, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 2.23-9, 2.23.11, 2.82, 2A.160, 2B.19.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


31.	990584	[Bonds and Indebtedness]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 2.30, 2.30-1, 2.31, 2.33, 2.34, and 2.60, and by repealing Sections 2.32, 2.36-1, 2.37, 2.40, 2.50, and 2.61, to update provisions regarding bonded and other long-term indebtedness.

		(Amends Sections 2.30, 2.30-1, 2.31, 2.33, 2.34, and 2.60; repeals Sections 2.32, 2.36-1, 2.37, 2.40, 2.50, and 2.61.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


32.	990585	[Charter Amendments]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 2.24, and amending Article V of the Municipal Elections Code, by adding Section 501, to transfer the provisions governing the publication and format of proposed Charter amendments.

		(Amends Section 2.24; Article V of the Municipal Elections Code, adds Section 501.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


33.	990586	[Street Closures]	Supervisor Kaufman
		Ordinance amending Part 1 Chapter 2, Article VIII, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by repealing Section 2.70 through 2.76 and amending Part II, Chapter XI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Traffic Code) by adding Article 21, Sections 800 through 815, to transfer the provisions governing the temporary use or occupancy of public streets.

		(Repeals Administrative Code Section 2.70 through 2.76; adds Traffic Code, Article 21, Sections 800 through 815.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee




		Present: Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano


34.	990681	[Prop J Contract, Legal Process Server Services]
		Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that legal process server services can be practically performed for the District Attorney, Family Support Bureau, by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees. (District Attorney)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


35.	990720	[Lease of Property, 30 Van Ness Avenue]
		Resolution authorizing a lease at 30 Van Ness Avenue (3rd Floor), for the Employee Retirement System. (Real Estate Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


36.	990721	[Prop J Contract, Facility Security Services]
		Resolution concurring retroactively, with the Controller’s certification that facility security services for the Public Transportation Commission can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees. (Public Transportation Commission)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


37.	990726	[Appropriation, Emergency Communications Department]
		Ordinance appropriating $2,773,766, Emergency Communications Department, City Wide Communication Series 1998-I and 1999-I Bond proceeds and interest income, for the purchase of Motorola mobile desktop radio units and accessories, and installation of a fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Mayor)

		(Fiscal impact.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?


38.	990762	[Roof Equipment License Agreement]
		Resolution authorizing a retroactive roof equipment license extension agreement for 555 California Street for the Municipal Railway. (Real Estate Department)



		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

	Recommendation of the Housing and Social Policy Committee




		Present: Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril


39.	990493	[Saturday Night Special]	Supervisors Leno, Brown, Newsom, Teng
		Ordinance amending Police Code Section 613.1 to correct reference to date of manufacture of one type of "Saturday Night Special."

		(Amends Section 613.1.)

		Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

	SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.


40.	990907	[Public Health]	Supervisor Ammiano
		State of the City’s Health Report from Director, Department of Public Health.


		Action: _______________________

	SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.


41.	990766	[Public Hearing]
		Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed Resolutions approving or disapproving abandonment of a portion of the Municipal Railway service on Line 33-Stanyan and establishment of substitute service.



		Action:___________________________

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


42.	990718	[MUNI Service, Line 33-Stanyan]
		Resolution approving abandonment of a portion of the service on Line 33-Stanyan; establishment of substitute service. (Public Transportation Commission)

		(Companion measure to File 990719.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


43.	990719	[MUNI Service, Line 33-Stanyan]
		Resolution disapproving abandonment of a portion of the service on Line 33-Stanyan; disapproving establishment of substitute service. (Public Transportation Commission)

		(Companion measure to File 990718.)

		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

44.	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.

45.	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.

	CLOSED SESSION

	Conference with City Attorney - Litigation


	[Convene in Closed Session] Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from the City Attorney as permitted by Government Code regarding the following litigation:


46.	990905	[Anticipated Litigation]
		Potential litigation as plaintiff against gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and retailers as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). (City Attorney)


		Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?




	[Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the anticipated litigation listed above.




	[Elect To Disclose] Motion that the Board finds it is in the public interest to disclose information discussed in closed session, and directs the President immediately to disclose that information.

	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 47 through 59


47.	990873	[Redevelopment Survey Area]	Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz
		Resolution amending Resolution No. 26-95 to formally designate the name of the Redevelopment survey area as the Bayview Hunters Point Survey Area.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


48.	990882	[Grant Funds]	Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Katz
		Resolution authorizing the City and County to accept a grant for the Office of the Public Defender in the amount of $98,857 from the State of California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Vertical Representation of Indigent Defendants program.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


49.	990883	[State Legislation, SB 494, Bay Trail Network Funding]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Katz
		Resolution supporting SB 494 to fund a competitive local grant program to extend and maintain the San Francisco Bay Trail network.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


50.	990884	[Highway 280 Soundwall Construction Project]	Supervisor Leno
		Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to fund a project study report for a soundwall construction project along Highway 280 adjacent to St. Mary’s Park.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


51.	990885	[Commendation]	Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Teng, Leno, Becerril, Katz
		Resolution commending the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Rev. Joan Brown Campell and the Mission of United States Religious leaders for securing the release of the three American soldiers who had been held in captivity by Yugoslavian authorities for more than a month and urging President Clinton and NATO to seize upon President Milosevic’s decision to release those prisoners as an opportunity to pursue peace and diplomacy in lieu of continued hostilities with Belgrade.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

		5/6/1999, CLERICAL CORRECTION. To correct spelling of "Yogoslavian" to "Yugoslavian" wherever it appears in the legislation.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


52.	990886	[Commendation]	Supervisors Brown, Kaufman, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng
		Resolution commending Ms. Onika McGriff for the loyalty, honesty and dedication she displayed while serving as a legislative aide.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


53.	990887	[Commendation]	Supervisors Yee, Katz, Newsom
		Resolution commending Mae E. Threadgill for her career in education and service with the San Francisco Unified School District, congratulating her on her retirement, and proclaiming June 4, 1999 Mae E. Threadgill Day.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


54.	990888	[Proclamation]	Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Teng
		Resolution declaring April 30 Children’s Day - El Dia De Los Ninos.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


55.	990889	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano
		Resolution commending Rabbi Jane Rachel Litman for her work with Congregation Sha’ar Zahav.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


56.	990890	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Bierman, Teng, Newsom, Becerril, Ammiano, Katz, Yaki
		Resolution honoring Jo Schuman Silver and the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


57.	990891	[Commendation]	Supervisors Newsom, Katz
		Resolution commending Raymond Abinanti for his long-standing, distinguished and dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco with the Departments of Electricity, Public Works and Parking and Traffic.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


58.	990892	[Proclamation]	Supervisors Teng, Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom, Yaki
		Resolution congratulating Public Advocates, Inc. on twenty eight years of legal work in the public’s interest and declaring May 13, 1999, to be "Public Advocates, Inc. Day" in San Francisco.


		5/3/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.


		Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?


59.	990896	[Needle Exchange Emergency]	Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril
		Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.


		5/3/1999, 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:_________________________________________

60.	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 April 29 through noon on May 5, for reference by President to appropriate committee on May 10, 1999.


	990913	[Amendment to MOU, Local 261, Class 7501]
		Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the Laborers Local 261 and the City and County of San Francisco by adding a provision to establish the step increase schedule for Class 7501 employees as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding Article 111.K, effective July 1, 1999. (Human Resources Department)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990914	[Amendment to MOU, Local 216]
		Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 1998-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco to correct clerical omissions by: 1) adding a provision for a minimum period of time and rate of pay for certain overtime assignments; 2) incorporating rule changes by the City’s Retirement Board regarding crediting of accrued sick leave for retirement purposes; and 3) adding language regarding contributions to the employee tuition reimbursement fund as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 1999. (Human Resources Department)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990915	[Amendment to MOU, Local 6, Class 7371]
		Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6 and the City and County of San Francisco to establish salary schedules and salary step placement provisions for the newly created classification, Class 7371 Electrical Transit Mechanic, effective July 1, 1999. (Human Resources Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990916	[Employee Health Coverage]
		Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 16.157, approving Health Service System plans and rates of contribution as adopted by the Health Service Board. (Human Resources Department)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990917	[Appropriation, Airport]
		Ordinance appropriating $57,111,485, Airport Commission, of various Bond fund balances and interest earned to fund capital improvement projects, including construction of the new underground West Field Detention Pond, the Concourse H/Airtrain Station, and other approved infrastructure projects in the Airport’s capital plan, for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Airport Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990918	[Water Rates]
		Ordinance approving revised schedule of service fees to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to retail water customers in San Francisco and suburban areas. (Public Utilities Commission)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. With direction to report back to Board May 24, 1999.


	990919	[Sewer Service Charge]
		Ordinance adopting and imposing schedules of sewer service charges to be paid by users for fiscal year 1999-2000 pursuant to Public Works Code Articles 4.1 and 4.2. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated 5/4/99.)
		5/5/1999, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for May 24, 1999.


	990921	[Bond Special Election]
		Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 2, 1999, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a proposition to incur bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness and/or undertake lease financing by or for the City and County in the principal amount of $299,000,000 for the acquisition, improvement, construction and/or reconstruction of a health care, assisted living and/or other type of continuing care facility or facilities to replace Laguna Honda Hospital; providing for the use of available tobacco settlement revenues and for the use of State and/or Federal grants or funds received by the City and County that are required to fund such proposed project; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the annual rate of interest on such lease financing, bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest of such bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness; prescribing notice to be given of such election; establishing the election precincts, voting places and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510; and acknowledging receipt of findings by the City and County Planning Department. (Public Health Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/5/1999, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 6/9/1999.


	990924	[Water Rates]
		Ordinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its suburban resale customers. (Public Utilities Commission)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. With direction to report back to Board May 24, 1999.

	PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS






		Proposed resolutions received from April 29 through noon on May 5, for reference by President to appropriate committee on May 10, 1999.


	990865	[Grant - Federal]
		Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $127,466,316 of Federal Surface Transportation Program, (STP), and Section 5307 Capital Assistance for Six Municipal Railway Capital Projects, including $1,357,700 for administrative overhead costs. (Public Transportation Commission)


		4/28/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990866	[Boating Safety]
		Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to participate in the California Department of Boating and Waterways Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program. (Police Commission)


		4/29/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.


	990868	[Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition]
		Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 13 through 16, in Assessor’s Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor’s Block 2338, Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor’s Block 2337 (Hawk Hill Natural Area), all in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)

		(Fiscal impact; Categorically exempt from the environmental review process under a General Rule Exclusion, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Planning Commission Resolution No. 14014 adopted April 25, 1996, adopting findings of conformity with the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Master Plan.)


	990875	[Revocable Permit, Pacific Bell Park Construction Operations]
		Resolution granting revocable permission to Huber, Hunt and Nichols, Inc. Construction Company to temporarily close and occupy the east sidewalk and a portion of the street area on 3rd Street between King and Berry Streets and the south sidewalk and a portion of the street area on King Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets to conduct construction operations at the Pacific Bell Park (Block 3794, Lot 28). (Public Works Department)


		5/3/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990876	[Grant - State]
		Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend $400,000 of State funds from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for Marina Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Improvements at the Hyde Street Fishing Harbor, and forgoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port of San Francisco to hold the State of California harmless as required in the grant agreement. (Port)

		5/7/99 - Clerically corrected by clerk page 1 line 7 and page 4 line 3, replace "foregoing" with "forgoing".
		5/3/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.

		5/7/1999, CLERICAL CORRECTION. 5/7/99 - Clerically corrected by clerk page 1 line 7 and page 4 line 3, replace "foregoing" with "forgoing".


	990898	[Stop Intersections]
		Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 21st and Castro Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping 21st Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Detroit Street and Mangels Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Detroit Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Blanken and Peninsula Avenues, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled intersection an all-way STOP) Gillette and Lathrop Avenues, northwest corner, stopping southbound Gillette Avenue (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP) Lathrop and Tocoloma Avenues, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled intersection an all-way STOP) Nueva and Blanken Avenues, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Nueva Avenue (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Nueva and Lathrop Avenues, northwest corner, stopping southbound Nueva Avenue (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP) Peninsula and Lathrop Avenues, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Peninsula Avenue (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department)


		5/4/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990899	[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Fella Place, both sides, between Pine and Bush Streets RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 8th Avenue, both sides, between Irving and Judah Streets (1300 block) (Parking and Traffic Department)


		5/4/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990900	[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
		Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH 7th Street, east curb lane (northbound only), between Bryant and Townsend Streets San Bruno Avenue, both curb lanes (both directions), between Mansell Street and Campbell Avenue Polk Street, west curb lane (southbound only), between Grove and Hayes Streets TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Polk Street, west side, between Hayes and Lech Walesa Streets NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Turk Street, eastbound, at Broderick Street NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH South Van Ness Avenue, northbound, at Market Street ONE-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH Landers Street, northbound, between 14th and 15th Streets (Parking and Traffic Department)


		5/4/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990901	[Grant - Federal]
		Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $28,171,395 of Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), and Section 5307 Capital Assistance for four Municipal Railway capital projects and One Department of Parking and Traffic capital project, including $369,702 for administrative overhead costs. (Public Transportation Commission)


		5/4/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.


	990902	[Lease of Property]
		Resolution approving extension and second modification of commercial lease for Parcel No. 2 at the Moscone Center Garage (257 Third Street between Folsom and Howard Streets). (Real Estate Department)


		5/4/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990908	[Lease of Real Property]
		Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 1975-1999 Bryant Street for the Department of Parking and Traffic. (Real Estate Department)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990909	[Renewal, Long Term Provisional Appointments]
		Resolution approving the renewal of provisional appointments through December 31, 1999, for employees in classes for which no eligible list exists and who have been employed in the class more than three years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section10.105 and upon certification by the Human Resources Director that, for reasons beyond her control, the Department has been unable to conduct examinations for these positions. (Human Resources Department)


		5/5/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.


	990910	[Laguna Honda General Obligation Bond Debt]
		Resolution determining and declaring that public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco of a health care and assisted living or other type of continuing care facility or facilities to replace Laguna Honda Hospital,and that the estimated cost of $299,000,000 for such municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require lease financing and/or the incurring of bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness by or for the City and County. (Public Health Department)

		(Fiscal impact.)
		5/5/1999, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 6/9/1999.

	PROPOSED MOTIONS


990867	[Public Hearing - Eminent Domain]	Supervisor Bierman
	Motion directing the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on June 28, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. to consider adopting a resolution of necessity for the City’s proposed acquisition by eminent domain for the Open Space Program of Lots 13 through 17 in Assessor’s Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor’s Block 2338, and Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor’s Block 2337, all in San Francisco. (Real Estate Department)

	(Property known as "Hawk Hill", in the vicinity of 14th Avenue and Rivera, near Herbert Hoover Middle School. Fiscal impact; Companion measure to Files 990868 and 990869.)


	990925	[Petitions and communications]
		Petitions and communications received from April 29 through noon on May 5, for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on May 10, 1999. From various departments, submitting list of Department’s current professional /organizational membership. (1) Department of Telecommunications and Information Services Adult Probation Department Commission on the Status of Women Civil Service Commission District Attorney Department of Human Resources Art Commission Port Chief Medical Examiner Public Utilities Commission Board of Supervisors Assessor-Recorder Employees’ Retirement System Airport Commission Department of Building Inspection Department of Elections Department of Human Resources Department of Public Health From Department of Public Works, submitting explanation of overtime worked by an employee. (2) From Assemblyman Bill Leonard, requesting the Board’s support of ACA 17, which will eliminate the transfer of property tax revenue from local governments. (3) From Madelene Lees, submitting support for the San Francisco Fire Department’s Neighborhood Response Team (NERT) training. (4) From District Attorney, responding to inquiry regarding criminal enforcement of the San Francisco Housing Code. (5) From Police Department, responding to inquiry about enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way violations on city streets. Copy: Supervisor Katz (6) From Nicholas L. Petrakis, submitting support for the Mayor’s dedication to improving the quality of parks in the City, and the inclusion of Lake Merced in the plans. Copy: Mayor (7) From Californians for Telecommunications Choice, submitting a list of communities and elected officials who have already signed resolutions or official letters opposing the SBC/Pac Bell application to raise rates for 411 calls. (8) From Mary Allen, submitting opposition to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, 20th Anniversary in the Castro on Easter Sunday. (9) From Street Alternatives, submitting request for Board of Supervisors to help with the cost of fees for "California Advocates for Social Change" to become a non-profit. (10) From Shawn & Associates, requesting that the proposed merger between AT&T and TCI include an agreement to offer all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) open access to Internet cable lines. File 99-0375, Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee (11) From concerned citizens, submitting support for designating April 24th, 1999 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day. File 99-0835, Copy: Each Supervisor, 3 Letters (12) From Tristan Hoagland, requesting transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 860 Second Street to 1162 Folsom Street. Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee (13) From Department of Public Health, regarding the establishment of the community based, medically supported, detoxification facilities, and relationship with the Sheriff’s Department in addressing the need for substance abuse treatment services for individuals arrested for public inebriation. (14) From Samuel Peden, submitting his experience with the Board of Supervisors staff. (15) From San Francisco Unified School District, regarding the proposed Little League baseball field at the 7th Avenue and Lawton Street site. (16) From Fiord’ Italia, submitting list of problems the restaurant is having with the Department of Public Works. (17) From Joe Mourgos, suggesting carpooling, riding a bike or taking public transportation is a better alternative than not buying gas for one day. (18) From San Francisco Art Commission, responding to letter asking about delays in the completion of the restoration of Lotta’s Fountain. Copy: Supervisor Newsom (19) From concerned citizens, submitting support for re-opening bathhouses in San Francisco. 4 Letters (20) From Solid Waste Management Program, submitting Resource Conservation Ordinance, Implementation Report for 1997/1998. Copy: Each Supervisor (21) From Port of San Francisco, submitting release of reserved funds in the amount of $1.1 million for Earthquake Related Capital Improvements at Pier 70. (22) From Senate Rules Committee, submitting appointment of Robert C. Hight of Gold River as Director of Department of Fish and Game. (23) From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests: (24) Onika McGriff, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Brown From Therese A. Koller, submitting her concerns with the Art Commission and Street Artist Spaces on Port Property. Copy: Mayor, city Attorney (25) From Martin Winderl, submitting his concerns with the hate graffiti along Valencia Street. (26) From Mary Jane Mikuriya, submitting support for a moratorium on live/work development in the South of Market area. File 99-0745, Transportation and Land Use Committee (27) From Michael Dabit, submitting request for transfer of a Type 21 general off-sale liquor license from Raja N. Samara to Michael Dabit at 2222 Polk Street. Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee. (28) From Human Services Task Force of San Francisco, submitting support to delay the adoption of the Living Wage Ordinance. File 99-0252, Finance and Labor Committee (29) From Public Utilities Commission, submitting information on salary and overtime spending for the 1997-98 and 1998-99 fiscal years. (30) From Dennis McGrath and Dave Wagner, requesting equal rights on name change for gay couples getting married. (31) From Office of the Controller, submitting 1998-99 Nine-Month Budget Status Report. Copy: Mayor (32) From Geoff Clevenger, regarding help with an investor visa. (33) From Dr. Mises, regarding proposed welfare fraud in San Francisco. (34) From Chamber of Commerce, submitting opposition to the proposed Living Wage Ordinance. Finance and Labor Committee, File 99-0252 (35) From Erik Beckjord, submitting support for video cameras in public restrooms. (36) From Erik Beckjord, submitting support for adding a sign to each STOP sign saying PEDS and BIKES must also Stop. Copy: Each Supervisor (37) NOTICE OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS Asian Art Commission Julia Cheng Environment Commission Randall Hayes Human Rights Commission Leslie Littleton Public Library Commission Darian Swig

	ADJOURNMENT

Meeting Procedures

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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
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