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City and County of San Francisco
Board of Supervisors - Full Board

July 24, 2000

Agenda & Minutes Archive

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA94102-4689

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MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 24, 2000
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting


Board of Supervisors TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT
ALICIA BECERRIL, SUE BIERMAN, AMOS BROWN, LESLIE KATZ,
BARBARA KAUFMAN, MARK LENO, GAVIN NEWSOM,
MABEL TENG, MICHAEL YAKI, LELAND Y. YEE

Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Alicia Becerril, Sue Bierman, Amos Brown, Leslie Katz, Barbara Kaufman, Mark Leno, Gavin Newsom, Mabel Teng, Michael Yaki, Leland Y. Yee.
Members Excused: None.
Members Absent: None.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding.

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent:

Supervisors Katz, Leno - 2.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:13 p.m.

Supervisor Leno was noted present at 2:02 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to APPROVE the June 5, 2000 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Katz
AGENDA CHANGES
Supervisor Yaki intends to request the matter concerning housing development at Hunters Point Shipyard be considered separately, File 001316.

Supervisor Ammiano indicated he intends to request the matter concerning Japantown Bowl closure be continued, File 001317.

Privilege of the Floor
Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to suspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Katz
Presentation Made
Francisco Jose Castillo, Chair, San Francisco Youth Commission appeared and presented the State of the Youth of San Francisco report.

Supervisor Bierman presented Mr. Castillo with a Certificate of Honor in recognition of his advocacy for youth and change.

CONSENT AGENDA
Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee
001088 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Craig Allen Knight against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,573.25; the lawsuit was filed on June 4, 1998 in the United States District Court, Case No. C98-2268 CRB; entitled Craig Allen Knight v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
001140 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Stephen Richardson, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco by approving settlement agreement, including payment of damages, attorney’s fees, and monitoring fees in the amount of $212,500. (City Attorney)

(U.S. District Court No. C97-3491 SBA; filed September 24, 1997.)

PASSED, ON FIRST READING
001141 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 7, 1999 in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, Case No. 407-545; entitled William S. Freeman and Beth L. Freeman, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
001159 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Supervisor Kaufman
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alliance Financial (a California Partnership) and Alliance Financial Capital, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $130,000 (One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars); the lawsuit was filed on July 7, 1995 in the Superior Court for the County of San Mateo, Case No. 392841 and then transferred to the Superior Court for the County of Alameda, Case No. 759149-9; entitled Alliance Financial and Alliance Financial Capital, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
001139 [Settlement of Claim]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Xian Gu Zeng against San Francisco for $45,000; claim was filed on July 7, 1999; additional material terms of said settlement is the signing of a release of liability against the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney)
Enacted Number: 670-00
ADOPTED
Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee
000857 [Prop J, Contracting Out 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)
Enacted Number: 665-00
ADOPTED
001138 [Prop J, Contracting Out Budget Analyst Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Budget Analyst services can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: 669-00
ADOPTED
001249 [Second Amendment to Moscone Project Lease (George R. Moscone Convention Center Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1988 and 1992)]
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Second Amendment to project lease and certain related actions. (Mayor)
Enacted Number: 642-00
ADOPTED
Recommendations of the Housing and Social Policy Committee
001192 [Accept and Expend State Grant -District Attorney’s vertical prosecution of adult males who physically and sexually abuse their underage partners] Supervisor Leno
Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $150,000 made available through the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the operation of the Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program ("SRVP"). (District Attorney)
Enacted Number: 671-00
ADOPTED
001240 [Accept and Expend State Grant - Police Department’s "James Denman Middle School Safety Program" to deal with special projects involving high-risk and truant youth]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "James Denman Middle School Safety Program" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (Police Department)
Enacted Number: 674-00
ADOPTED
Recommendations of Public Health and Environment Committee
001195 [Federal grant funds to develop theories on the evolution ofHIV virus]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Health and Safety Services, to accept and expend a grant of $1,054,979 from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) for forecasting HIV Evolution in IV Drug Users (IVDU) and other populations and to enter into an agreement which includes rights in data clauses and does not include intellectual property indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Enacted Number: 672-00
ADOPTED
001196 [Private grant to fund computer training that will develop local websites to address the health issues affecting African American neighborhoods]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to accept retroactively and expend grant funds of $93,755.60 from the California Health Foundation and Trust to develop telehealth capacity for African Americans living in San Francisco and to enter into an agreement which includes rights in data, indemnification, and binding arbitration clauses and which does not include intellectual property indemnification and false claims clauses. (Public Health Department)
Enacted Number: 673-00
ADOPTED
Recommendation of the Rules Committee
001043 [Appointment]
Resolution appointing Eugene Coleman, Deborah Dupire, Robert Wood, Michael Lawlor, Peter Gerard Mellett, terms ending July 1, 2003, and Douglas Bias, term ending July 1, 2001, to the City-Wide Alcoholism Advisory Board. (Rules Committee)

Douglas Bias, Seat 9, succeeding George Velasquez, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for unexpired portion of three-year term ending July 1, 2001; Robert Wood, Seat 10, succeeding William Bisesto, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for new three-year term ending July 1, 2003; Michael Lawlor, Seat 11, succeeding Thomas Stern, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for new three-year term ending July 1, 2003; Peter Gerard Mellett, Seat 12, succeeding George Kloves, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for new three-year term ending July 1, 2003; Deborah Dupire, Seat 13, succeeding herself, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for new three-year term ending July 1, 2003; Eugene Coleman, Seat 14, succeeding himself, must have professional, research, or personal interest in alcoholism, for new three-year term ending July 1, 2003.

Enacted Number: 666-00
ADOPTED
Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
001211 [Mission-Steuart General Plan Map Amendments (Northeastern Waterfront Plan)] Supervisor Yaki
Ordinance approving an amendment to Map 2 (Height and Bulk Plan) on Page II.9.18 of the Northeastern Waterfront Plan, an element of the San Francisco General Plan; and adopting findings that the General Plan amendment is consistent with the Eight (8) Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

(Case Report for hearing on June 1, 2000; Planning Commission Resolution No. 15077 adopting the General Plan amendments on June 1, 2000.)

Enacted Number: 183-00
FINALLY PASSED
001212 [Mission-Steuart Zoning Map Amendments, Maps 1 and 1H, Mission-Steuart Hotel Project] Supervisor Yaki
Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (city Planning Code) by amending Zoning Map 1 and 1H to change the property use classifications for properties generally bounded by Embarcadero Plaza south to the north, the Embarcadero to the east, Steuart Street to the west and Mission Street to the south and, specifically, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 17 of Assessor’s Block 3714, from a P (Public) District to a C-2 (Community Business) District and to change the Height and Bulk Classification of Lot 17 of Assessor’s Block 3714 from an O.S. (Open Space) District to an 84-E District, and adopting findings concerning priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

(Case Report for hearing on June 1, 2000; Planning Commission Resolution No. 15078 adopting the General Plan amendments on June 1, 2000.)

Enacted Number: 184-00
FINALLY PASSED
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Katz
REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Teng assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item.

After he presented his comments, the President resumed the Chair.

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee
000980 [Government Funding for Fiscal Year 2000-2001]
Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.

(Companion measure to Files 000979 and 000981.)

Supervisor Kaufman moved to amend by putting on Board Reserve the following funds and requesting report:

Family Eviction Defense Fund - $400,000*

RADCO Eviction Fund - $250,000*

Legal services for landlords with limited means - $100,000**

*Family Eviction Defense Fund and RADCO Eviction Fund:A report be submitted in response to the following questions:

(1) How much was spent on administrative costs?

(2) How many families received funds? How much? What are the addresses the money went to?

(3) How many illegal evictions?How much? What are the addresses the money went to?

(4) How many legal evictions? How much? What are the addresses the money went to?

**Legal services for landlords with limited means:What is the plan for allocation of the dollars?

Supervisor Katz moved a friendly amendment to include a date certain.

After a period of discussion, Supervisor Kaufman moved the above amendments with a request that the above reports be submitted to the Board of Supervisors by August 14, but no later than September 18, 2000.

Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Bierman, Leno
PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Bierman
000981 [Public Employment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001]
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2001, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor. (Human Resources Department)

(Companion measure to Files 000979 and 000980.)

Enacted Number: 181-00
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Katz
Recommendations of the Rules Committee
000952 [Charter Amendment - Establish Children’s Fund] Mayor, Supervisors Becerril, Teng, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Yaki, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yee, Newsom
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to repeal and adopt a new Section 16.108, to establish a Children’s Fund to expand services for children.

(Fiscal impact.)

Second Draft.
ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001031 [Ballot Measure, Health Benefits for Retired Employees] Supervisors Teng, Brown, Becerril, Newsom, Yee
Charter amendment (Second Draft) to amend Section A8.428 to increase the employer’s contributions for the health coverage for retired employees and surviving spouses and surviving domestic partners in the Health Service System.

(Fiscal impact.)

Supervisors Becerril, Newsom, Yee requested to be added as co-sponsors.

Second Draft.

ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Recommendation of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
001101 [Tenny Place and Sloan Alley Street Vacation for proposed office project with associated retail uses and underground parking] Supervisors Yaki, Brown
Ordinance ordering summary vacation of Tenny Place and Sloan Alley within the block bordered by Howard, Fremont, First and Folsom Streets; making findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Chapter 4 Sections 8330 et. seq., establishing conditions to the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the city’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the Ordinance.
Enacted Number: 182-00
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Excused: 1 - Kaufman
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee
000859 [Amending Administrative Code, Small Business Commission] Supervisors Leno, Becerril, Newsom
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, Article XIII, by amending Sections 5.120, 5.121 and 5.122 to clarify that the Small Business Commission shall now be in the Department of Business and Economic Development ("Department") rather than in the Office of the Mayor and that the Commission’s budget shall now be part of the budget of that Department; by changing the title of the Secretary of the Small Business Commission to Commission Secretary rather than Executive Secretary; by changing the title of the Administrative Head of the Office of Small Business Affairs to "Director" rather than "Chief of Staff"; and to clarify that members of the Small Business Commission shall be considered Officers of the City and County of San Francisco.

(Amends Sections 5.120, 5.121 and 5.122.)

Supervisors Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001006 [Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 16] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article IV of Part 1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Sections 16.29-15.3, 16.29-15.4, 16.29-15.5, 16.29-15.6, 16.29-15.7, 16.29-15.8, 16.29-15.9, 16.29-18, 16.29-19, 16.30, 16.31, 16.35, 16.36, 16.39, 16.40, 16.50, 16.51, 16.53, 16.57, 16.58, 16.59, 16.60, 16.61, 16.62, 16.63, 16.64, 16.65, 16.68, 16.69, 16.70, 16.70-2, 16.72, 16.73, and 16.78, regarding the Retirement System, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions.

(Repeals Sections 16.29-15.3, 16.29-15.4, 16.29-15.5, 16.29-15.6, 16.29-15.7, 16.29-15.8, 16.29-15.9, 16.29-18, 16.29-19, 16.30, 16.31, 16.35, 16.36, 16.39, 16.40, 16.50, 16.51, 16.53, 16.57, 16.58, 16.59, 16.60, 16.61, 16.62, 16.63, 16.64, 16.65, 16.68, 16.69, 16.70, 16.70-2, 16.72, 16.73, and 16.78.)

Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001008 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 10.92, 10.95, 10.104, 10.105, 10.106, 10.107, 10.109-4, 10.117-2, 10.117-28, 10.117-58, 10.117-64, 10.117-99, 10.193, 10.200, and 16.89, to eliminate funds no longer in use.

(Repeals Sections 10.92, 10.95, 10.104, 10.105, 10.106, 10.107, 10.109-4, 10.117-2, 10.117-28, 10.117-58, 10.117-64, 10.117-99, 10.193, 10.200, and 16.89.)

Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001009 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 8.35, 10.91, 10.93, 10.108, 10.109-2, 10.110-1, 10.117-4, 10.117-5, 10.117-17, 10.117-19, 10.117-22, 10.117-26, 10.117-27, 10.117-32, 10.117-34, 10.117-36, 10.117-38, 10.117-39, and 10.117-48, and by amending Section 10.117-1, to eliminate funds no longer in use.

(Repeals Sections 8.35, 10.91, 10.93, 10.108, 10.109-2, 10.110-1, 10.117-4, 10.117-5, 10.117-17, 10.117-19, 10.117-22, 10.117-26, 10.117-27, 10.117-32, 10.117-34, 10.117-36, 10.117-38, 10.117-39, and 10.117-48; amends Section 10.117-1.)

Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001010 [Administrative Code Revisions - Funds] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Sections 10.117-55, 10.117-57, 10.117-60, 10.117-62, 10.117-71, 10.117-81, 10.117-89, 10.117-94, 10.117-104, 10.117-105, 10.117-115, 10.172-1, 10.178, 10.179, and 10.185, to eliminate funds no longer in use.

(Repeals Sections 10.117-55, 10.117-57, 10.117-60, 10.117-62, 10.117-71, 10.117-81, 10.117-89, 10.117-94, 10.117-104, 10.117-105, 10.117-115, 10.172-1, 10.178, 10.179, and 10.185.)

Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001011 [Administrative Code Revision - Transfer Benefits] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 16.9-29, regarding the City’s catastrophic sick leave policy, to eliminate out-dated provisions establishing the Task Force on Transfer Benefits.

(Amends Section 16.9-29.)

Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001012 [Landscaping Ordinance Revisions] Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
Ordinance amending Chapter 63 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to require submission of landscaping plans, soils reports, and irrigation plans for new developments and landscaping renovations larger than 1,000 square feet which require a new water service meter from the San Francisco Water Department.
Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee
000855 [Authorizing the PTC General Manager to sign an agreement with BART to pay MUNI $2,175,648 for transferring riders to BART stations]
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District authorizing payment to San Francisco Municipal Railway for transfer trips provided in fiscal year 1999-2000. (Public Transportation Commission)
Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 664-00
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001049 [Approving purchase of Adaptec Corporation landfor PUC Milpitas Intertie Pipeline and Pump Station Project]
Resolution approving a purchase of land from Adaptec Corporation in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, for a purchase price of $494,519 and authorizing acceptance of a grant deed and easement deed and execution of a ground lease to Adaptec Corporation for a term of twenty-five years at an initial rent of $26,557.00 per year. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal impact.)

Enacted Number: 640-00
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001137 [PUC-Santa Clara Valley Water District agreements for the Intertie Pipeline and Pump Station Project]
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute an agreement on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco. (Two agreements with Santa Clara Valley Water District for the development and operation/maintenance of the Intertie Pipeline and Pump Station Project in the City of Milpitas.) (Public Utilities Commission)

(Fiscal impact.)

Enacted Number: 641-00
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001050 [Bookstore 5-year concession lease at S.F. International Airport at a minimum annual rent of $1,153,000 for the first year]
Resolution approving the North Terminal Bookstore Lease between Books, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Excused: 1 - Becerril
001130 [Airport Concession Lease - North Terminal Newsstand for a term of 5 years, at a minimum annual rent of $512,256 for the first year]
Resolution approving the North Terminal Concourse Newsstand Lease between CalStar Retail, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Excused: 1 - Becerril
Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee
000335 [Feeding of Wild Birds] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Yaki, Becerril
Ordinance amending Health Code Section 37 to permit the feeding of wild birds.

(Amends Section 37.)

Supervisor Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsor.
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
001194 [Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement]
Resolution approving a hold harmless provision for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program agreement between Sanitary Fill Company and the City Administrator’s Office. (Administrative Services Department)
Enacted Number: 662-00
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair.

After a brief period, President Ammiano resumed the Chair.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Abdalla Megahed, advocating for the homeless;

Vernon, praise the work of the supervisors;

Jerry Dewiley, HMO reducing area of service for retirees;

Male speaker, housing;

Frederick Hobson, bird feeding violation, enforcement of environmental issues;

Ron Walters, Charles Radcall, Mark Blubird, Ruth, Mary Maguire, oppose repeal of Proposition K, taxicab permit issue;

Robert Pender, Park Merced landlord-tenant issues;

Larry Edmund, proposed Republican convention demonstration on use of marijuana.

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.
001315 [Community Housing Investment Trust] Supervisors Bierman, Katz
Resolution supporting the Community Housing Investment Trust for Labor Unions and Labor Councils.
Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 675-00
ADOPTED
001318 [SB 1865, Air pollution penalties] Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Leno
Resolution supporting SB 1865 to raise potential penalties to as much as $1 million for the most serious air pollution violations.
Supervisors Katz, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Enacted Number: 676-00
ADOPTED
001319 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom
Resolution commending the Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency for adding gender identity employment discrimination protection to their employment policies and procedures.
Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 677-00
ADOPTED
001320 [Commendation] Supervisor Brown
Resolution commending Glory Foods for its expansion to the Bay Area.
Enacted Number: 678-00
ADOPTED
001321 [Dare Case and the Minnesota Brief] Supervisors Bierman, Leno
Resolution congratulating the Governor of California on his handling of the Dare Case, and urging the Governor to continue his support of the ADA by joining the amici states in the Garrett Case supporting the constitutionality of the ADA and signing Minnesota’s Brief.
Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 679-00
ADOPTED
001322 [Commendation] Supervisor Bierman
Resolution commending The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the efforts of the San Francisco Food Bank Agency and the dedicated staff and volunteers for all their hard work and commitment to ending hunger.
Enacted Number: 680-00
ADOPTED
001333 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz
Resolution commending Richard Labonte for co-founding A Different Light Books and for being a beacon himself to the members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literary community.
Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 681-00
ADOPTED
001330 [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.
Enacted Number: M00-70
APPROVED
001340 [Final map of a 12 unit new residential condominium project]
Motion approving final map of 33 Haight Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 20, Assessor’s Block No. 855, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 172,381.)

Enacted Number: M00-71
APPROVED
001341 [Final map of a 20 unit new live/work condominium project]
Motion approving final map of 1207 Indiana Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 14, Assessor’s Block No. 4228, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(DPW Order No. 172,420.)

Enacted Number: M00-72
APPROVED
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda
001316 [Housing Development at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution urging the Lennar/BVHP Partners to increase the number of affordable housing units at the proposed Hunter’s Point Shipyard project from 20% to 40% of the total 1800 units and the number of very low-income housing from the proposed 6% to 15% of the proposed 108 units and further urging the Redevelopment Agency and Lennar/BVHP Partners to utilize the median income levels of local Bayview Hunters Point to calculate income qualification levels and to establish 40% of median income as the goal to achieve in order to qualify for low-income housing.
Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.
SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.
Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be referred to committee.
REFERRED to the Finance and Labor Committee.
001317 [Japantown Bowl Closure] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Bierman, Katz
Resolution urging the Kintetsu Enterprises Co. of America, the owners of Japantown Bowl, to reconsider their proposed closing of Japantown Bowl and further urging them to begin negotiations with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center, the Japantown Planning, Preservation and Development Task Force, as well as the greater community to investigate the possibilities of preserving the Japantown Bowl at its current site.
Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.
SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.
Supervisors Bierman, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.

Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be continued to July 31, 2000.

President Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
001353 [Bonding and Financial Assistance Program] Supervisor Brown
Ordinance amending Subsection 12D.A.10(C) of the San Francisco Administrative Code to authorize additional funding sources for the Bonding and Financial Assistance Program, to limit the term of the program to June 30, 2005, and to provide for decertification in the event of default.

(Amends Subsection 12D.A.10(C).)

7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee.
001354 [Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeals] Supervisor Kaufman
Ordinance amending Section 723.2 of the San Francisco Public Works Code to provide that the Board of Supervisors shall make a decision regarding a minor sidewalk encroachment permit appeal within 30 days of the filing of the appeal, or the decision of the Director of Public Works shall stand as the final decision; providing procedures for considering and deciding the appeal.

(Amends Section 723.2.)

7/24/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 8/23/2000.
001355 [Repealing regulations prohibiting the City from doing business with Burma] Supervisor Newsom
Ordinance amending Part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by repealing Chapter 12J (Sections 12J.1 through 12J.9), regarding doing business with Burma.

(Amends Chapter 12J, Sections 12J.1 through 12J.9.)

7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.
001356 [Memorandum of Understanding - MEA] Mayor
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives’ Association and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit F3 to be effective July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. 8/3/00 - From Department of Human Resources, substitute file copy of the MOU for MEA Fire Chiefs, FY 1999-2001, reflecting updates to the Wellness Program provisions. 9/14/00 - From Department of Human Resources, substitute file copy of the MOU for MEA Fire Chiefs, FY 1999-2001, providing for clarification under MOU Section IV.B. relating to the Training and Education Achievement Pay provision.
Resolutions
001357 [Amendment to Sharing Agreement with Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative (TIHDI)] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Brown
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a Sharing Agreement with the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative related to the exchange of Treasure Island housing units with the John Stewart Company.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001358 [Sublease Amendment with the John Stewart Company - Treasure Island Housing] Supervisors Katz, Bierman
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the John Stewart Company related to the exchange of Treasure Island Housing Units with TIHDI.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001359 [Sublease of 96 Housing Units on Treasure Island to the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative (TIHDI) Member Organizations] Supervisors Katz, Bierman
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into two new subleases and an amendment to an existing sublease with TIHDI member organizations for the use of an additional 96 housing units on Treasure Island.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001360 [Appointment - Controller] Supervisors Kaufman, Yaki, Katz, Teng, Bierman, Leno
Resolution confirming the appointment of Edward Harrington as City Controller.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
001361 [Western Addition Crime] Supervisors Brown, Bierman
Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department to develop a community notification policy in order to inform Western Addition residents about recent violent crimes and urging the Western Addition community to support the San Francisco Police Department’s diligent efforts to end the senseless violence in that community.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001362 [Outreach newspaper] Supervisors Leno, Bierman
Resolution designating the San Francisco Bay Times to be outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community for outreach advertising for FY2000-2001.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001363 [Installation of speed humps on Hampshire Street] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to install speed humps on Hampshire Street between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets and other appropriate traffic calming measures to promote pedestrian safety in the area.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001364 [Opposing Proposition 35] Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
Resolution opposing Proposition 35, The Public Works Projects Constitutional Amendment and Statute Initiative for the November 7, 2000 General Election.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001365 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Brown
Resolution commending the Florence Crittenton Roundtable 2000 and declaring August 2-4, 2000 "Florence Crittenton Days" in the City and County of San Francisco.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001366 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Brown
Resolution commending the Chinese American Association of Commerce for its valuable contributions to the community upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary and declaring July 22, 2000, to be "Chinese American Association of Commerce Day" in San Francisco.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001367 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
Resolution commending the U.S. Congress for passing amendments sponsored by Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) to the Treasury Appropriations Bill (HR-4871) lifting the Cuban embargo and allowing the sales of food and medicine to Cuba and easing restrictions on travel for U.S. citizens; and further urging the U.S. Senate and the President of the United States to pass these amendments in support of the people of Cuba.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
001368 [Proclamation] Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Becerril
Resolution recognizing October 5, 2000 as National Depression Screening Day, and commending the Mental Health Association of San Francisco for their efforts to obtain treatment for those who suffer from depression.
7/24/00, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Requests for Hearing
991902 [Voiding Parking Ticket at Time of Issuance] Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano
Hearing to consider the adoption of a policy which would permit the parking control officer to cancel a ticket that is in the process of being written if the violator approaches the parking control officer prior to the completion of the issuance of the ticket.
10/4/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
4/6/00, FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.39.
7/24/00, REACTIVATED PURSUANT TO RULE 5.25. Supervisor Newsom requested this item be reactivated.
7/24/00, ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001369 [Increase Fine for Violation Concerning Feeding of Wild Birds] Supervisor Brown
Hearing to examine the issues involved with increasing the fine for violating Section 37 of Chapter V of the San Francisco Municipal code concerning feeding of wild birds.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.
001370 [Mammography Unit] Supervisors Leno, Bierman
Hearing, prior to any change in policy, regarding the Mammography Unit at San Francisco General Hospital.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
001371 [Ferry Building Tenants Relocation] Supervisor Leno
Hearing to review the plans of the Port of San Francisco regarding the eviction and/or relocation of tenants at the Ferry Building and the Agriculture Building during the renovation of the Ferry Building.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee.
001372 [San Francisco Children and Families Commission Strategic Plan] Supervisor Teng
Hearing to solicit community feedback on "From Day One," the initial strategic plan of the San Francisco Children and Families Commission.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
001373 [Red Light Camera Project] Supervisor Yaki
Hearing on the status of Red Light Camera project, especially in the neighborhoods.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001374 [1660 Mission Proposed Expansion] Supervisor Yee
Hearing to consider the impact of the Department of Building Inspection’s proposed expansion of 1660 Mission Street on staff who will continue to occupy the building, including measures that will be implemented to ensure a safe, healthy work environment, sufficient air quality, noise/dust abatement, and adequate open space.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.
001375 [Recommendations of Task Force on Mammography Unit] Supervisor Ammiano
Hearing to consider plans for San Francisco General Hospital Mammography Unit and the recommendations of the Task Force.
7/24/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
001337 [Amending the Health Code to establish patient rates for services effective July 1, 2000]
Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter V, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Health Code) by amending Section 128 thereof, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, retroactively to July 1, 2000. (Public Health Department)
7/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
001339 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk - Automatic self-cleaning toilet, northeast corner of Haight and Cole Streets]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1543 to change the official sidewalk width on the east side of Cole Street north of Haight Street; making findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department)
7/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee. Department requests this item be calendared at the August 8, 2000 meeting.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
001299 [Jurisdictional Transfer of Hallidie Plaza from Adm. Services to DPW]
Resolution transferring jurisdiction of real property from the Department of Administrative Services to the Department of Public Works identified as Assessor’s Block 341 Lot Nos. 13 and 14 and sub-surface area of Cyril Magnin Street between Lot Nos. 13 and 14 (Hallidie Plaza). (Real Estate Department)
7/13/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
001306 [Accept and Expend Grant - DHS project to fund four community based organizations providing targeted outreach to increase Medi-Cal enrollment] Supervisor Leno
Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $231,565 for the period from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 from the California State Department of Health Services for a targeted Medi-Cal Outreach Project. (Human Services Department)
7/19/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
Supervisor Leno requested to be added as sponsor.
001334 [Stop Intersections] Supervisor Newsom
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections:

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Broderick and Beach Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Broderick Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
London Street and France Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping London Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Madrid and Rolph Streets, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection an all-way STOP)
Paris and Rolph Streets, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection an all-way STOP)
Marina Boulevard and Baker Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Marina Boulevard (makes this an all-way STOP)
Marina Boulevard and Broderick Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Marina Boulevard (makes this an all-way STOP)
Marina Boulevard and Divisadero Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Marina Boulevard (makes this an all-way STOP)
Marina Boulevard and Webster Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Marina Boulevard (makes this an all-way STOP)
Marina Boulevard, Avila Street, and Casa Way, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Marina Boulevard (makes this an all-way STOP) (Parking and Traffic Department)

(DPT Order No. 2030)

7/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001335 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations:

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Maple Street, west side, between California and Sacramento Streets

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "D" (4-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Cuvier Street, both sides, between Bosworth Street and Mirando Way (100 block)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Clayton Street, both sides, between Haight and Waller Streets (600 block)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Belvedere Street, both sides, between Haight and Waller Streets (unit block)

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "R" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; 9 AM - 6 PM, SATURDAYS) - ESTABLISH
Franklin Street, west side, between Ellis Street and Starr King Way (1000 block, odd-numbered addresses)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "W" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
26th Street, both sides, between Florida and Alabama Streets (3000 block)
Alabama Street, both sides, between 25th and 26th Streets (1300 block)

TAXI ZONE - ESTABLISH
Minna Street, north side, from 34 feet to 70 feet east of 3rd Street (36-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department)

(DPT Order No. 2030)

7/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
001336 [Parking Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets:

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
Turk Street, both sides (eastbound and westbound), between Arguello Boulevard and Baker Street

LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH
Haight Street, westbound, at Octavia Street

ONE-WAY STREET - RESCIND
Haight Street, westbound, between Octavia and Laguna Streets (restores two-way operation)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 6:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Pine Street, north side, between Davis and Front Streets (change in hours of operation only)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 3 PM - 6:30 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM AND 3 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Davis Street, west side, between California and Pine Streets (change in hours of operation only) (Parking and Traffic Department)

(DPT Order No. 2030)

7/18/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Leno

To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: To draft legislation requiring all general advertising signs to bear imprints, permit numbers, and permitted sign dimensions.

From: Supervisor Newsom

To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: To draft an opinion about whether the "Taxi Rider Bill of Rights" can be accomplished in part or in total by the Taxi Commission or by using existing law.This Bill of Rights includes the following provisions:

1.No more taxi increases without better neighborhood service.

2.More taxis to serve the neighborhoods.

3.More ramp taxis and special transportation services for the mobility impaired.

4.Taxi policy must be part of San Francisco’s Transit First Policy (Please see Proposition E, Nov. ’99).

5.All taxis should be safe, clean and operated by drivers with knowledge of San Francisco.

6.Mandatory pedestrian safety training for all taxi drivers.

7.Better response time for customers who call cab companies for a taxi.

From: Supervisor Becerril

To: Director,Planning Department

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the feasibility of utilizing or establishing zoning controls to preserve medical and dental offices in the neighborhoods of San Francisco.

From: Supervisor Becerril

To: Director, Department of Telecommunications and Information Services

Requesting/Inquiring: To report on the feasibility and cost of establishing a 511 speed-dial number to provide commuters with information about road conditions, traffic accidents, and alternate routes; a 211 speed-dial number to provide information about crisis services and volunteer information for the needy; and a 711 speed-dial number to provide access to operators who convert calls to text messages for the hearing impaired.

From: Supervisor Kaufman

To: Director, Department of Human

From: Supervisor Kaufman

To: Mayor’s Business and Economic Development

Requesting/Inquiring: To provide report concerning the Legal Services for Landlords with Limited Means Fund ($100,000). What is the plan for allocation of the dollars?

Due:August 14 but no later than September 18, 2000.

In Memoriams
Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:

Arthur "Jr." Warren (Supervisor Leno, Bierman)

Amy Seto (Supervisor Teng)

Jane Davis (Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Teng)

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:59 p.m adjourned.

Gloria L. Young, Clerk

N.B.The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 25, 2000.

I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited.

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