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November 22, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive

Board of Supervisors

City and County of San Francisco

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

City Seal

AGENDA
Monday, November 22, 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 22

Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril

1. 990494 [Fair Housing Implementation Ordinance, Administrative Code] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 87, Sections 87.1 through 87.11, to describe federal, state and local fair housing laws which protect certain classes of individuals from housing discrimination that may occur through zoning laws, land use authorizations, funding decisions and other activities of local government; and to require and facilitate local compliance with such laws and promote housing opportunities for residents of San Francisco.
(Adds Chapter 87, Sections 87.1 through 87.11.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

2. 990495 [Fair Housing Requirements for Conditional Uses, Planning Code] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Planning Code, Article 3, Section 303 to provide that, in considering applications for conditional uses for "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the Planning Commission shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Amends Section 303.)
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14839 adopted June 10, 1999 recommending the proposed amendment. Certification of Exemption from environmental review dated May 20, 1999.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

3. 990496 [Fair Housing Requirements for Variances, Planning Code] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Planning Code, Article 3, Section 305 to provide that, in considering applications for variances for "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Appeals shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Amends Section 305.)
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14839 adopted June 10, 1999 recommending the proposed amendment. Certification of Exemption from environmental review dated May 20, 1999.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

4. 990497 [Fair Housing Requirements for Board of Appeals, Municipal Code Part III] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, by amending Section 8 to provide that in considering appeals related to "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the Board of Appeals shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Amends Section 8.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

5. 990498 [Fair Housing Requirements for Permits, Municipal Code Part III] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, by amending Section 26 to provide that in granting, denying, revoking or refusing to revoke any permit related to "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the granting or revoking power shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Amends Section 26.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

6. 990499 [Fair Housing Requirements for Subdivision Approvals] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Subdivision Code by adding Section 1302A to provide that all decisions made regarding the control and approval of subdivision developments containing "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the applicable City department or official shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Adds Section 1302A.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

7. 990500 [Fair Housing Requirements for Permits, Public Works Code] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Public Works Code by adding Article 1, Section 1 to provide that in issuing permits for "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the Department of Public Works shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Adds Article 1, Section 1.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

8. 990501 [Fair Housing Requirements for Permits, Building Code] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril
Ordinance amending Building Code by adding Section 106.1 to provide that, in issuing permits for "dwellings" in which "protected class members" (each as defined in Administrative Code Chapter 87) are likely to reside, the Department of Building Inspection shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 87 of the Administrative Code.
(Adds Section 106.1.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

9. 991685 [Plumbing Code]
Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Plumbing Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions. (Building Inspection Department)
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

10. 991687 [Mechanical Code]
Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Mechanical Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions. (Building Inspection Department)
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

11. 991689 [Electrical Code]
Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Electrical Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions. (Building Inspection Department)
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

12. 991691 [Housing Code]
Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Housing Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions. (Building Inspection Department)
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

13. 991693 [Building Code]
Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Building Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions. (Building Inspection Department)
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

14. 992049 [Building and Housing Codes] Supervisor Teng
Ordinance amending Building Code Section 105.2.8.4 to reinstate the language of the 1995 San Francisco Building Code regarding homeowner’s financial qualifications for moratorium on abatement action using updated section reference number; amending Housing Code Section 401 to reinstate item number 11 deleted in error from the definition of "nuisance" and to make a nonsubstantive editorial correction, by amending Section 909 to correct incomplete code section references and to correct typographical error; amending Sections 909 and 910 regarding smoke and heat detectors and alarm system by reinstating the language of the 1995 San Francisco Housing Code to require these items for certain existing buildings containing five or more dwelling units.
(Amends Building Code Section 105.2.8.4; amends Housing Code Sections 401, 909 and 910.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

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

15. 980984 [Appointments]
Resolution appointing one member to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee. (Clerk of the Board)
Howard Wong, Seat 11, succeeding Ailene Herold-Coffino, must be nominee of Supervisor Becerril from organization list, new two year term ending July 15, 2000.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

16. 991396 [Appointments]
Resolution appointing one member to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
Judy Appel, Seat 1, succeeding Nicole Wong, must be attorney nominated by Society of Professional Journalists, for portion of unexpired two-year term ending April 27, 2000.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

17. 992115 [Appointment]
Resolution appointing one member to Park and Open Space Advisory Committee.
Ned York, Seat 16, succeeding Gregory Rocca, must be nominee of Supervisor Newsom, new two-year term ending July 15, 2001.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

18. 992116 [Appointment]
Resolution appointing one member to Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee.
Sandra Carrillo, Seat 3, succeeding herself, must represent a tenant organization, new four-year term ending August 20, 2003.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
Present: Supervisors Yee, Leno

19. 991585 [Zoning, Conditional Use Authorization in Neighborhood Commercial Districts] Supervisors Leno, Brown, Becerril
Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 303 to require additional considerations for conditional uses in locations in neighborhood commercial districts in which the use size for the proposed location exceeds the limitations contained in Section 121.2, including considerations of the intensity of activity in the district, service to the neighborhood, and respect for the scale of development in the district.
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14918 adopted November 4, 1999, recommending approval of the proposed amendment.)

(Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated October 28, 1999.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

20. 991586 [Zoning, North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, Nonresidential Use Size] Supervisors Leno, Brown, Becerril
Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 178 and 186.1 to require uses that exceed specified use size provisions in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District to obtain conditional use authorization prior to a change in use and to reduce the period of abandonment for conditional and nonconforming uses in this district from three (3) years to 18 (eighteen) months; by amending Section 121.2 to reduce the size limit of nonresidential uses located in this district to two thousand (2000) square feet for conditional use authorization and four thousand (4000) square feet for the maximum size; and by amending Section 722.21 in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning Control Table to reflect the use size modifications.
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 14919 adopted November 4, 1999, recommending approval of the proposed amendment.)

(Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated October 28, 1999.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. Supervisors Brown, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

21. 991950 [Parking Regulations, portion of South Van Ness Avenue]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.27 regarding parking regulations on a portion of South Van Ness Avenue (east side of South Van Ness Avenue, from 12th Street to 110 feet southerly, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). (Parking and Traffic Department)
(Adds Section 32.6.27.)

11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

22. 991999 [Underground District No. 354] Supervisors Bierman, Brown
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 354 in the Oakdale, Palou and Newcomb area.
11/15/1999, PASSED, ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor.
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

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

23. 992001 [Recreation and Parks Bond Special Election] Supervisors Newsom, Kaufman, Leno, Ammiano, Bierman, Yaki, Teng, Becerril, Brown, Katz
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County a proposition to incur the following bonded debt of the City and County: one hundred ten million dollars ($110,000,000) for the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of certain improvements to Recreation and Park facilities; finding that the estimated costs 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 projects; waiving certain requirements of Section 2.31 of the San Francisco Administrative Code relating to the introduction of public interest and necessity resolution; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the special election with the presidential primary election; establishing the election precincts, voting places and officers for the election; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510.
11/15/1999, AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. Supervisor Newsom submitted an amendment of the whole.
11/15/1999, PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

24. 991852 [Lease and Use Agreement Modifications to allow eight (8) airlines to relocate all international flight operations from Central Terminal Building to a new International Terminal Building
Resolution approving modifications the terms of Airline/Airport Lease and Use Agreements between the City and various airlines to allow such airlines to relocate international flight operations to the New International Terminal. (Airport Commission)
11/8/1999, MOTION to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter because of possible conflict of interest.
11/8/1999, CONTINUED. Supervisor Bierman requested this matter be continued to November 22, 1999.
Supervisor Becerril excused from voting.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

25. 991853 [New lease and operating agreements to allow eighteen (18) airlines to relocate all international flight operations from Central Terminal Building to a new International Terminal Building
Resolution approving the terms of lease and operating agreements between the City and various airlines to allow such airlines to relocate international flight operations to the New International Terminal. (Airport Commission)
11/8/1999, MOTION to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter because of possible conflict of interest.
11/8/1999, CONTINUED. Supervisor Bierman requested this matter be continued to November 22, 1999.
Supervisor Becerril excused from voting.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

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

26. 991939 [Health and Retirement Benefits for Members of the Board Charter Amendment] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
Charter amendment (Second Draft) amending Appendix A8.425 and A8.502 and deleting A8.501, relating to medical and retirement benefits for members of the board of supervisors.
10/12/1999, MOTION to waive Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.1, at the request of President Ammiano, in order to permit introduction of this charter amendment for the March 2000 election.
11/15/1999, CONTINUED. Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.7, President Ammiano asked for a motion to continue this item to November 22, 1999.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

27. 991940 [Park and Open Space Fund Ballot Measure] Supervisors Newsom, Brown
Charter amendment (Third Draft) repealing in its entirety Section 16.107, which creates a Park and Open Space Fund and by adopting, in its place a new Section 16.107 which creates a Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund, authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds for acquisition and/or improvement of real properties, and provides a framework for future improvements in the operations of the Recreation and Park Department.
(Fiscal impact.)

10/12/1999, MOTION to waive Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.1, at the request of Supervisor Newsom, in order to permit introduction of this charter amendment for the March 2000 election.
11/15/1999, CONTINUED. Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.7, President Ammiano asked for a motion to continue this item to November 22, 1999.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

Appointment of President Pro Tempore

From Rules Committee Without Recommendation
Present: Supervisors Leno, Teng, Kaufman

28. 991938 [Instant Runoff Voting Charter Amendment] Supervisors Ammiano, Leno
Charter amendment (First Draft) amending Section 13.101, repealing the current Section 13.102 and adding a new Section 13.102, to provide for the election of the Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney, Treasurer, Assessor-Recorder, Public Defender, and members of the Board of Supervisors using a ranked-choice, or "instant run-off," ballot.
10/12/1999, MOTION to waive Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.1, at the request of President Ammiano, in order to permit introduction of this charter amendment for the March 2000 election.
11/15/1999, CONTINUED. Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.7, President Ammiano asked for a motion to continue this item to November 22, 1999.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

NEW BUSINESS

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

29. 992019 [Amendment to the Police Officers Association 1996-2001 MOU regarding an Airport Canine Bomb Detection Premium for members assigned to the Airport Bureau]
Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 4 to the 1996-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the City and County of San Francisco adding language regarding an Airport Canine/Bomb Detection Premium of $105.00 biweekly, effective July 24, 1999. (Human Resources Department)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

30. 992020 [Settlement of Pay Grievance, Locals 790, 535, and 250]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the pay grievance of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO Local 790, 535, and 250 on behalf of its affected members filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco in an amount not to exceed $360,000. (Human Resources Department)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

31. 992005 [Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (AB 1661, SB 711)] Mayor
Resolution specifying the amount of ad valorem property tax revenue shifted from each local agency within the City and County to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund established by state law in the City and County and agreeing to conditions imposed by the State for allocation to the City and County of certain state funds.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Present: Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Ammiano

32. 992006 [Six month option to lease Fire Department property at 2350 19th Avenue to San Francisco Resource Center] Mayor
Resolution granting an option to lease certain City property under the purview of the Fire Commission to a nonprofit agency.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

33. 992072 [Settlement of Grievance, Local 790, 535, and 250]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the compensatory time off/night differential grievance of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790,on behalf of its affected members filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790,and the City and County of San Francisco in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00. (Human Resources Department)
Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

34. 992082 [Sutro Tower Health and Safety Task Force] Supervisors Ammiano, Teng, Leno, Bierman
Resolution establishing a Sutro Tower Health and Safety Task Force to make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors and setting forth the membership and duties of the task force.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee
Present: Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril

35. 991829 [To establish a Children and Families First Department to be managed by the Children and Families First Commission] Supervisors Teng, Becerril
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 86.1 to establish a Children and Families First Department and require the Children and Families First Commission and Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to enter into a memorandum of understanding setting forth the administrative services DCYF will provide for the Commission and Department; by amending Section 86.2 to authorize the Commission to hire an executive director and additional staff if permitted by the budget; and by amending Section 86.3 to correct drafting errors.
(Amends Sections 86.1, 86.2 and 86.3.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

36. 991998 [Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham Street] Supervisors Teng, Becerril, Bierman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 1183.30, establishing a tour bus restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue; setting expiration date of December 31, 2001. (Parking and Traffic Department)
(Adds Section 1183.30.)

Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED?

37. 992071 [Agreement with the State Department of Social Services to participate in the State’s Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Project and to use funds for innovative service provisions to
Resolution authorizing retroactively a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the California Department of Social Services for participation by the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Human Services in the Intensive Services Component of the State’s Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Project and authorizing Will Lightbourne to execute agreement. (Human Services Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

38. 992067 [Appeal, Minor Sidewalk Encroachment, 795 Pine Street (Fella Place)]
Hearing appealing decision of the Department of Public Works by its letter dated October 19, 1999, disapproving a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit No. 99MSE-404, to encroach into the sidewalk area and to legalize the construction of 8 concrete planters (20" square) placed at approximately 8 foot intervals along Fella Place, fronting the property at 795 Pine Street.
Action:___________________________

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

39. 992068 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal]
Motion disapproving the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 795 Pine Street (Fella Place) and granting an encroachment permit.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

40. 992069 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal]
Motion affirming the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 795 Pine Street (Fella Place) and denying an encroachment permit.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures.

From Rules Committee Without Recommendation

The following item will be considered by the Rules Committee at a Special meeting on Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 9 AM. The Chair intends to request the committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report.

(Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2.33.7 of the Board’s Rules of Order, at least six days must intervene between the first appearance of a proposed Charter amendment before the Board as a referral from committee and any Board order of submission to the electorate. In accordance therewith consideration of the following proposed Charter amendment appropriately may be continued at least one week.)

41. 991983 [Repetitive Initiative Measure Charter Amendment] Supervisor Yaki
Charter amendment (First Draft) amending Section 14.101 to raise the signature requirement for initiative measures addressing in whole or in part the same or substantially same subject as another initiative measure adopted by the voters within 24 months prior to the filing of the notice of intent to circulate.
(10/25/99, Motion 99-137 adopted by the Board to waive Board of Supervisors 30 day Rule 5.43.)

10/18/1999, MOTION to waive Board of Supervisors Rule 2.33.1, in order to permit introduction of this charter amendment for the March 2000 election.
Question: Shall this Charter Amendment be SUBMITTED?

42. 992136 [Appointment]
Resolution appointing one member to Park and Open Space Advisory Committee.
Carolene Marks, Seat 14, succeeding herself, must be nominee of Supervisor Kaufman, from list of organizations, new two-year term ending July 15, 2001.

Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

Recommendations of Public Health and Environment Committee

The following item will be considered by the Public Health and Environment Committee at a Rescheduled meeting on Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 1 PM. The Chair intends to request the committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report.

43. 991855 [Grant from the Corporation for Supportive Housing to partially fund service and operating expenses at the Pacific Bay Inn and the Windsor Hotel (Single Room Occupancy hotels) serving
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $625,000 from the California for Supportive Housing and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken and waiving indirect costs. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

44. 991988 [Authorizing DPH to enter into an agreement with the Regents of the University of California, Univesitywide AIDS research program]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Promotion and Prevention, to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement in the amount of $31,950 with the Regents of the University of California San Francisco, the primary contractor, to provide evaluation of the Youth United Through Health Education (Yuthe) Program, which includes a rights in data clause and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

45. 991993 [Federal Grant to fund a feasibility study of physician prescription of methadone] Supervisor Newsom
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Substance Abuse Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), for a methadone by physician prescription feasibility study 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)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

46. 991994 [Authorizing DPH to enter into a subcontract agreement with the Regents of the University of California to provide home safety services to San Francisco seniors]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Promotion and Prevention, to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement in the amount of $66,134 with the Regents of the University of California, the primary contractor, to provide home safety services to San Francisco seniors, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

47. 992023 [Federal Grant to fund the Raise African American Infant Survival Program]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Health Promotion and Prevention, to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $272,846 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Raise African American Infant Survival Program 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)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

48. 992077 [Authorizing grant for a Trauma System Evaluation Project to strengthen and possibly formalize the relationship between San Francisco and San Mateo counties trauma care systems]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health and Safety Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $49,826 from the State Emergency Medical Services Authority for trauma system evaluation and to enter into an agreement which includes rights in data clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 992135 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Becerril
Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to report on what policies selected United States cities have in place that regulate the location, hours and activities of late night eating and drinking and entertainment establishments; such as, New York, Chicago and other urban centers known for their night life.
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 52 through 62

52. 992122 [Donation of Used Vehicle] Supervisor Teng
Resolution donating a used armored vehicle to the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Park Police at Fort Mason.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

53. 992123 [Natural Gas Fueled Buses] Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Newsom, Teng, Katz
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

54. 992124 [Central Vietnam Floods] Supervisors Yee, Bierman, Katz
Resolution extending condolences, sympathy and concern to the flood victims in Central Vietnam and urging the residents of the City and County of San Francisco to participate in humanitarian aid efforts.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

55. 992125 [Jostens, Inc. marketing practices and unethical business operation] Supervisors Yee, Bierman
Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Education to take appropriate action in response to the unfair marketing practices and unethical business operation of Jostens, Inc. and urging Jostens, Inc. to offer rebates to students that bought class rings.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

56. 992126 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Yee, Newsom
Resolution commending the Multicultural Aids Resource Center of California for convening "A Call to Oneness - A Conference on Compassion on HIV Disease" and proclaiming December 1, 1999 "World AIDS Day".
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

57. 992127 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Kaufman, Bierman, Ammiano, Newsom, Leno, Becerril, Brown
Resolution commending the service of City and County volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts to counting ballots during the elections of the City and County of San Francisco on November 2, 1999.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

58. 992128 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Brown
Resolution commending the service of Anson B. Moran for his contributions and dedication to the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

59. 992129 [Commendation] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman
Resolution commending Lowell High School Journalists Sarah Pearce, Stephen Feyer and Lisa Macabasco, the Lowell Advisors Paul Kandell and Katharyne Swan, Lowell High School Assistant Principal John Mahoney and Assistant Superintendent John Quinn for their work and dedication regarding Jostens, Inc. and high school graduation memorabilia.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

60. 992130 [Proclamation] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Newsom
Resolution declaring November 18, 1999, "Great American Smokeout Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.
11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED?

61. 992133 [Rule 2.33.7 Waiver] Supervisor Yaki
Motion waiving the requirement of Rule 2.33.7 of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order requiring that at least six days must intervene between the first appearance of a proposed charter amendment before the Board as a referral from committee and any Board order of submission to the electorate with respect to the repetitive initiative proposed charter amendment.
(Companion measure to File 991983.)

11/15/1999, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED?

62. 992134 [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.
11/15/1999, 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:_________________________________________

63. 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 Resolution

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Proposed ordinances received from November 10 through noon on November 17, for reference by President to appropriate committee on November 22, 1999.

992107 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Darcel Grace]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Darcel Grace against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $131,050.00. (City Attorney)
(U.S. District Court No. C98-3090 CRB.)

11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated October 18, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992108 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Sharon Norris]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sharon Norris against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $50,000. (City Attorney)
(S.F. Superior Court No. 975-399.)

11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated November 4, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992109 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Iokhvetta Altman, Vita Burmenko and Marianna Burmenko]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Iokhvetta Altman, Vita Burmenko and Marianna Burmenko against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $210,000. (City Attorney)
(S.F. Superior Court No. 990-594.)

11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated October 15, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992137 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Ran Erez]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Ran Erez against the City and County of San Francisco by the receipt of $102,081.45. (City Attorney)
(S.F. Superior Court No. 304-955.)

11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated October 8, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992138 [Settlement of Lawsuit, Bobby Lee Addison]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Bobby Lee Addison against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $47,500.00 (City Attorney)
(S.F. Superior Court No. 998-450.)

11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated September 13, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Proposed resolutions received from November 10 through noon on November 17, for reference by President to appropriate committee on November 22, 1999.

992102 [Approving a subcontract with the University of California to designate the Project Director of the HIV Drug Access Study]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, the collaborating institution responsible for the scientific conduct of the "HIV Drug Access Study" to enter into a subcontract in the amount of $14,149 with the University of California, the primary contractor, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; retroactive to February 24, 1999. (Public Health Department)
11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

992103 [Accepting private foundation grants to pay for a consultant contract to begin implementation of a Family Assessment Center Project to work with abused or neglected children and their
Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend two grants in the amounts of $40,000 and $110,000 from the Zellerbach Family Fund and the Stuart Foundation respectively for a consultant contract to begin the implementation of a family assessment center. (Human Services Department)
11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

992104 [Accepting State grant for development of programs designed to reduce jail crowding, crime and criminal justice costs while addressing the needs of mentally ill offenders during Supervisor Brown
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the State Board of Corrections and expend the amount of $910,148 for Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Demonstration Grant. (Sheriff)
11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Sheriff Department requests this item be considered at the 12/1/99 Finance and Labor Committee meeting.

992105 [Accepting a grant to be used for education materials for "Save Money and the Environment Too" waste prevention campaign]
Resolution authorizing the City Administrator of the City and County of San Francisco to accept, retroactively, and expend $5,000.00 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (Administrative Services Department)
11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

992106 [Settlement of Claim, Marc Libarle]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Marc Libarle by payment of $80,000.00 (City Attorney)
(Unlitigated Claim No. 98-01832.)

11/10/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated August 30, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992113 [Approving an agreement that authorizes the suspension (or tolling) of the statute of limitations on a lawsuit by the Patterson Environmental Response Trust against the City]
Resolution approving the City Attorney’s entry into a tolling agreement governing suit by Patterson Environmental Response Trust. (City Attorney)
11/16/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated November 2, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992139 [Settlement of Claim, Veronica Cooke]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Veronica Cooke by payment of $37,000. (City Attorney)
(Claim No. 99-03490.)

11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee. A confidential cover letter dated October 26, 1999 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

992140 [Accepting a gift of a passenger bus for Laguna Honda Hospital]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital to accept and use a gift of equipment, a passenger bus, donated by Laguna Honda Hospital Volunteers, Inc. (Public Health Department)
11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

992141 [Amendment of leases of real property at 1307 and 317-1317C Evans Avenue for the use of DPH Mental Health Division]
Resolution authorizing an amendment to leases of real property at 1307 and 1317-1317C Evans Avenue, San Francisco, to increase the size of the premises by 601 square feet and establish a uniform expiration date for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department)
11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

992142 [Accepting grant for soil restoration and planting at the Endangered Garden Project at the Sunnydale Pump Station]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Cultural Affairs of the Arts Commission to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $22,732 from the San Francisco Urban Resources Partnership which is administrated through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency for the restoration of the Endangered Garden Public Art Project at the Sunnydale Pump Station. (Arts Commission)
11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee.

992143 [Accepting grant funds for the Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza Design Competition to ensure community participation in the planning and development of the project]
Resolution authorizing the Director of the Arts Commission to accept and expend $35,000 in State funds granted through the Transportation for Livable Communities Program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza Design Competition project; waiving the two percent (2%) associated indirect costs. (Arts Commission)
11/17/1999, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee.

992146 [Petitions and Communications]
Petitions and Communications received from November 10 through noon on November 17, for reference by the President to the Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on November 22, 1999.

From U.S. Department of the Army, submitting draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the disposal and reuse of the Oakland Army Base. (1)

From concerned citizens, submitting support for the use of Instant Runoff Voting. File 99-1938, Rules Committee 4 Letters (2)

From Tom Kuehl, regarding the ATM controversy. (3)

From Cara Cordoni, submitting support to continue and expand the Fire Departments NERT training program. (4)

From Pacific Gas and Electric Company, submitting notice of application for a gas rate increase and electric revenue increase; cost of capital proceeding. (5)

From GTE Wireless, submitting copy of notification letter to California Public Utilities Commission, regarding cellular base site at 530 Bush Street. (6)

From Denise Brady, responding to letter from Ms. Kline regarding the November 2, 1999 election results on the City’s web site. (7)

From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice dated November 12, 1999 regarding permit to dredge the Ballena Isle Marina in Alameda. (8)

From State Department of Corrections, submitting State building notification project # 980714 for 1550 Evans Street, 145 Jefferson Street and 1501 Vermont Street to lease existing buildings as parole offices. Copy: Each Supervisor, 3 Letters (9)

From L.A. Nelson, submitting support to ban the Blue Angels from flying over San Francisco. File 99-2053 (10)

From National Tuberculosis Center, submitting Budget Revision, Grant Code HCPD17/9609 regarding subobject transfer of funds. (11)

From Department of Public Health, submitting a revised copy of its health benefits analysis reported in March 1999 to reflect the estimated wage benefits to affected workers. File 99-0252, Finance and Labor Committee (12)

From Office of the Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report on the Police Department’s accounting for funds collected for providing special security services. (13)

From Office of the Controller’s Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of the Workers’ Compensation Division’s contractor, Foundation Integrated Risk Management Solutions Incorporated (Firm Solutions). (14)

From the Controller’s Audits Division, submitting its audit plan for fiscal year 1999-2000. The plan lists the audits the division plans to conduct in fiscal year 1999-2000. (15)

From California Senate Rules Committee, submitting notice of appointment of Linda Moulton-Patterson of Fountain Valley as a member of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, term ending January 1, 2001. (16)

From Denise Reynolds, submitting opposition to the proposed ban on Rodeo’s. File 99-1878, Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee (17)

From Therese Koller, regarding Mayor Willie L. Brown and Supervisor Tom Ammiano and Mayor Brown and the Art Commission. 11 Letters (18)

From Jon Ridenour, submitting support for Supervisor Ammiano’s proposal for peer review of Sutro Tower quake retrofit. Copy: Each Supervisor, File 99-2082, Finance and Labor Committee (19)

From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to the proposed living wage ordinance. File 99-0252, Finance and Labor Committee 3 Letters (20)

From Taxicab Commission, regarding incorporating alternative fuel clean air vehicles into the taxicab fleet of San Francisco. 2 Letters (21)

From Walt Perko, suggesting a letter of appreciation for a concerned citizen who cleans the whole length of 19th Avenue between Judah and Kirkham Streets everyday. (22)

From the Center for Voting and Democracy, submitting comments on the difference between "Approval Voting" and "Instant Runoff Voting". File 99-1938, Rules Committee, Clerk of the Board (23)

From Department of Elections, responding to request for information regarding who is eligible to vote. (Reference No. 19991108-002) Copy: Supervisor Brown (24)

From Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, submitting request for release of $250,000 of reserved funds for the San Francisco child care providers’ health care benefits pilot program. Finance and Labor Committee (25)

From Office of the Mayor, urging the Board of Supervisors act to certify the election immediately upon receipt of the final results from the Department of Elections, regarding Proposition E, creating a new Municipal Transportation Agency. (26)

From Office of the Controller, submitting amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with San Francisco Police Officers Association. File 99-2019, Finance and Labor Committee (27)

From Department of Elections, responding to request for information as to whether or not the Department of Elections has sufficient staff and resources for the December 14, 1999 run-off election. (Reference No. 19991108-001) Copy: Supervisor Teng (28)

From Department of Paring and Traffic, responding to request that Department of Parking and Traffic and Municipal Railway conduct an intensive safety review of the City’s transit priority signals, with emphasis on the April 15, 1999 tragic fatal accident at Mission and 21st Streets and how future accidents could be prevented. File 99-0946 (29)

From Irene Sanchez, regarding her experience with SEIU Local 790 representation. (30)

From Josie Mooney, responding to letter from Irene Sanchez, regarding SEIU Local 790 representation. (31)

From Department of Human Resources, regarding provisional step grievance settlement with SEIU, for full-time provisional employees with permanent status in another classification. File 99-2020, Finance and Labor Committee (32)

From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding posting of notices for all proposed items calendared for the November 16, 1999 Housing and Social Policy Committee. Copy: Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Becerril, File 99-1998, Housing and Social Policy Committee (33)

From Siu Ling Chen, regarding Sutro Tower’s agreement to expand public notice for future Planning Commission hearings regarding Sutro Tower. Copy: Each Supervisor, Clerk of the Board, File 99-1563, Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee (34)

From Context Consulting, regarding public hearing on the "etiology of domestic violence with a particular focus on violence perpetrated by men against women." File 99-1899, Housing and Social Policy Committee (35)

From William Kales, regarding the vegetation management plan for "The Presidio" for Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). (36)

From State Assemblyman Scott Baugh, submitting notice that the California Legislature will consider a proposal to dedicate needed infrastructure funding for the City and County of San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (37)

From U.S. Department of Justice, regarding the establishment of a Task Force to make policy recommendations regarding Sutro Tower to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and requesting that a representative of the San Francisco FBI be included as a member of the Sutro Tower Health and Safety Task Force. File 99-2082, Finance and Labor Committee (38)

From Californians for Same-Sex Marriage, regarding the proposed California Same-Sex Marriage Initiative, (Knight Initiative). (39)

From Marc Levine, regarding San Francisco doing business with Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Copy: Each Supervisor, Controller, Treasurer (40)

From Tony Kilroy, submitting opposition to the proposed closure of Mount Zion Hospital. File 99-1851, Public Health and Environment Committee (41)

From Department of Human Resources, submitting Administrative Change No.06-99/00 to the Annual Salary Ordinance, for fiscal year 1999/00. (42)

From Office of the Controller, submitting analysis of the proposed Charter amendments as of November 9, 1999, including Ranked Choice or Instant Run-off Elections, Board of Supervisors Benefits, Park and Recreation Open Space Fund Third Draft, and Increased Signature Requirement before certain items would be placed on the ballot. Files 99-1938, 99-1939, 99-1940, 99-1983, Rules Committee, 4 Letters (43)

From Food Not Bombs, regarding Mayor Brown refusing lunch from the group "Food Not Bombs". File 99-2095, Finance and Labor Committee (44)

From Steve Marusic, submitting support for Starbucks and the F Muni line stop and its extension to Fisherman’s Wharf in the Castro area. File 99-1714 (45)

ADJOURNMENT

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

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