January 20, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive

JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Tuesday, January 20, 1998 - 2:00 p.m.

The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Barbara Kaufman presiding.

CALLINGTHEROLL
The meeting was called to order at 2:09 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10.

Quorum present.

DisabilityAwarenessDay Members of the Board of Supervisors participated in the Third Annual Disability Awareness Day along with the District Attorney and other City department personnel. Various Supervisors were in wheelchairs or carried canes.

SuspensionoftheRules

PresentationofGuests
Supervisor Yee introduced and welcomed Mr. Bryon Yan and Hons Wong. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to Mr. Yan. No objection and motion carried. Mr. Yan presented Mr. Hons Wong, the first place winner of the Second Annual Disability Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by the Independent Living Resource Center, Sing Tao Daily, China Radio and KPST, Channel 65. There were 172 entries which included many school children, seven of which received honors for their participation.

CONSENTCALENDAR
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CONSENTCALENDAR
Supervisor Ammiano requested that the following measure be severed from the consent Calendar and considered separately. RecommendationofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed

[Closed Sessions for Assessing Merit]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, to allow executive compensation committee to meet in closed session when evaluating an employee’s performance to determine whether to award merit increases in compensation. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 97-97-74, Ordinance No. 37-98 (Amends Section 67.10.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 7. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Medina - 3. The Board resumed its consideration of the following items on the Consent Calendar.

CONSENTCALENDAR
RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee
Finally Passed

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $293,143, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, of the General Fund Reserve, to fund the ambulatory health and mental health care services at the new Treasure Island jail facility and for the creation of 9.4 new positions for fiscal year 1997-98, placing $293,143 on reserve; companion measure to File 102-97-13. (Controller) File 101-97-38, Ordinance No.38-98 Finally passed.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, reflecting the creation of 9.4 positions; companion measure to File 101-97-38. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-13, Ordinance No. 44-98 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health-SFGH]
Ordinance appropriating $158,049, Department of Public Health-San Francisco General Hospital, of the General Fund-Salary and Benefits to provide funding for additional patient care hours as specified in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County and SEIU Local 790 (Nurses), and for the creation of 5.24 positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-15. (Controller) File 101-97-40, Ordinance No. 39-98 Finally passed.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, DPH-SFGH]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Network, reflecting the net creation of 5.24 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-40. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-15, Ordinance No. 45-98 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Port Commission]
Ordinance appropriating $3,500,000, Port Commission, of San Francisco Harbor Operating Fund Loan Revenue, to fund the costs for the design and construction of Hyde Street fishing harbor for fiscal year 1997-98, placing $3,229,700 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-97-44, Ordinance No. 40-98 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Department of Building Inspection]
Ordinance appropriating $261,914, Department of Building Inspection, of Building Inspection fund balance to replenish the Repair and Demolition Fund for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 101-97-46, Ordinance No. 41-98 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, City Attorney]
Ordinance appropriating $824,009 from the General Fund Reserve-Litigation for salaries and fringe benefits for the City Attorney for fiscal year 1997-98. (Mayor) File 101-97-53, Ordinance No. 42-98 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance appropriating $10,790,000, including $7,000,000, Department of Public Works, from Earthquake Safety Improvement Fund interest earned and rescinding and appropriating $3,790,000 from various projects, to fund the cost of construction of new utility systems at the San Francisco Zoo for fiscal year 1997-98, placing $10,790,000 on reserve. (Controller) File 101-97-54, Ordinance No. 43-98 Finally passed.

[Settlement of Claim]
Ordinance approving the settlement of the City’s claims against MCT, mechanical and electrical design subconsultant for the new Sheriff’s facility, by receipt of $400,000 to the City. (City Attorney) File 46-97-12, Ordinance No. 33-98 (S.F. Superior Court No. 976083.) Finally passed.

[MOU, MEA Police, Bargaining Unit P3]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association and the City and County for Bargaining Unit P3 to be effective July 1, 1992 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 93-97-3, Ordinance No. 34-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed.

[San Francisco Refunding Revenue Bonds]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code providing for the debt service savings test for issuance of Refunding Revenue Bonds without voter approval. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 97-97-65, Ordinance No. 35-98 (Amends Section 55.1; Adds a new Section 55.06.) Finally passed.

[Cash Difference and Overage Funds]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code concerning Cash Difference Fund and Overage Fund, to add the Public Utilities Commission Customer Service Bureau to the list of departments to which Section 10.88 applies. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 97-97-66, Ordinance No. 36-98 (Amends Section 10.88.) Finally passed.

[Competitive Bidding Exemption]
Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission’s award of contracts to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for renovation of play areas at Gilman Playground and Herz Playground. (Recreation and Park Department) File 172-97-77.1, Ordinance No. 46-98 Finally passed.

Adopted

[Emergency Repair, Pier 1-1/2 Building]
Resolution approving a declaration of emergency for architectural and engineering services to repair a collapsed wall of the Pier 1-1/2 Bulkhead building, Port of San Francisco, $240,000; retroactive to October 11, 1997. (Port Commission) File 28-97-10, Resolution No. 27-98 Adopted.

[Lease Amendment, 480 Second Street]
Resolution authorizing amendment to a lease of real property at 480 Second Street, for the Office of Citizen Complaints. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-20, Resolution No. 30-98 Adopted.

[Amendment, 3COM Park Parking Lot Agreement]
Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the 3COM (Candlestick) Park Parking Lot Operating Agreement between the City and County and the San Francisco Giants extending the agreement until December 31, 1999 to coincide with the amended stadium lease between the City and the San Francisco Giants unless the parties agree to further extend the agreement due to force majeur in the construction of Pacific Bell Park and adding new provisions required under City ordinances and deleting a provision no longer required under City ordinance. (Recreation and Park Department) File 172-97-78, Resolution No. 33-98 Adopted.

RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Lam v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Hok Bew Lam against the City and County by payment of $40,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-128, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 978-098.) Passed for second reading. Adopted

[Settlement of Claim, Dwight Jauch]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Dwight Jauch by payment of $30,000.00. (City Attorney) File 48-97-78, Resolution No. 28-98 Adopted.

[Settlement of Claim, Angelo and Yvonne Sangiacomo]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of City and County of San Francisco against Angelo and Yvonne Sangiacomo for $539,160.25. (City Attorney) File 49-97-3, Resolution No. 29-98 Adopted.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Bay Area Library and Information System Advisory Board, for a new two-year term ending December 31, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-56, Resolution No. 32-98 (Virginia Gee, succeeding herself, Seat No. 21301, must represent public at large and underserved residents, term expired.) Adopted.

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee, terms expired, for new four-year terms ending August 20, 2001; and making findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee) File 98-0085, Resolution No. 37-98 (Nikkie Ho, succeeding herself, Seat No. 26604, must represent a tenant organization; Dianne C. Velleno, succeeding herself, Seat No. 26610, must have expertise in State preschools; Michael Miller, succeeding himself, Seat No. 26614, must have expertise in real estate.) Adopted.

The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. AppointmentofPresidentProTempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Newsom assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor. REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHEDBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Consideration Continued (Supervisor Kaufman dissenting in Committee.

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[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $1,033,415, including an additional $262,415, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, from Medi-Cal and MediCare Revenues and transferring $771,000 of visiting nurse hospice group contracts to fund the newly created Community Health Networth Home Health Agency and for the creation of 28.2 new positions; providing for ratification of action previously taken; companion measure to File 102-97-16. (Controller) File 101-97-45, Ordinance No. (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved to continue consideration to February 2, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Noes: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom-2. (Supervisor Kaufman dissenting in Committee.

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[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, reflecting the creation of 28.2 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-45. (Department of Human Services) File 102-97-16, Ordinance No. (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved to continue consideration to February 2, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Noes: Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom-2. RequestGranted At the request of Supervisor Teng, Clerk directed to send letter to Director, Department of Public Health, to request an analysis of the cost savings to implement this program in writing and that the Controller’s office is requested to provide assistance to the department to give the Board the most accurate fiscal analysis. The President resumed the chair. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, Fire Department]
Ordinance appropriating $900,000, Fire Department, from the General Fund Litigation Reserve balance to claims and judgments, for fiscal year 1997-98 and authorizing settlement of litigation between Odelia Braun and the City and County by payment of $900,000 plus 8.5% simple interest to accrue beginning December 16, 1997. (Controller) File 101-97-47, Ordinance No. (Superior Court Case No. 969-799.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Consideration Continued

[MOU, Fire Rescue Paramedics, Local 790]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, and the City and County for the H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics to be effective for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. (Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr.) File 93-97-49, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to continue consideration to January 26, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Passed for Second Reading

[Appropriation, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION

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Ordinance appropriating $31,192,525, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION

s, of lease revenue bond fund proceeds for professional services (first phase of Motorola contract) to provide Citywide Emergency Radio System. (Mayor) File 98-0018, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Adopted

[Lease of Property at 165 Fell Street]
Resolution authorizing lease of real property at 165 Fell Street, for the Department of Human Services; approval is contingent on Human Rights Commission certification that lessor is in compliance with Equal Benefits Ordinance. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-21, Resolution No. 31-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Adopted

[Off Site Board Meeting, March 2, 1998]
Motion ordering the March 2, 1998, meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to be held at the Sunnydale Housing Project Community Center, 1654 Sunnydale, in the Visitacion Valley Community (at 6:00 p.m.). Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Teng. File 54-97-12, Motion No. M98-7 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Rules of Order, Audit Committee]
Motion amending the Rules of Order to revise the composition and duties of the Audit Committee of the Board of Supervisors (adds new Rule 6.20; renumbering; repeals Rule 5.7). Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Brown, Yaki, Newsom, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Teng. File 56-97-7, Motion No. M98-8 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Cole Roland, support regulation of skateboarders; Worldwind Dreamer, civil rights; Mary Robins, supports Fillmore Center resolution; John Chung, Asian American Firefighters H-3 contract; Essie Collins, opposes Fillmore Center resolution; Anthony Lincoln, supports fillmore Center resolution; Jeffrey Townsend, supports Fillmore Center resolution; Walter Johnson, supports Fillmore Center resolution. FORADOPTIONWITHOUTCOMMITTEEREFERENCE These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to Committee.

Adopted

[Commend Kathy Files Lacey]
Resolution recognizing Kathy Files Lacey for her years of service to the United States Senate and commending her for her many contributions to the State of California and its people. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng. File 98-0068, Resolution No. 34-98 (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Adopted.

Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Proclaim Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger]
Resolution commemorating the Year of the Tiger and extending heartfelt wishes for a prosperous New Year and declaring January 28, 1998 to be "Lunar New Year’s Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Katz, Bierman. File 98-0069, Resolution No. 35-98 (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Adopted.

Supervisors Katz, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Market Street Closure Economic Impact Report]
Resolution urging the Mayor to direct the Office of Economic Development to conduct an economic impact report on the proposal to limit private vehicular traffic on Market Street. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman, Teng. File 98-0072, Resolution No. 36-98 (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Adopted.

[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee. File 98-0078, Motion No. M98-9 (January 12, 1998 - Consideration continued to January 20, 1998.) Adopted.

The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Teng, Yaki-2. IMPERATIVECALENDAR 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 following two motions. Adopted

[Purely Commendatory Finding]
Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Teng, Yaki-2.

[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board finds 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. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Teng, Yaki-2.

[Imperative Resolution]
Adopted

[Commend Sharon Studio Staff]
Resolution recognizing Virginia Banta, Constance Flannery, Richard Leaf, Patti McKay, Kitty Chiles McInerney, Len Price and Lynn Wood for their extraordinary dedication to their art and profession, and proclaiming February 7, 1998 as Art Instructors Day in San Francisco. File 98-0113, Resolution No. 38-98 Supervisors Medina, Bierman presented for immediate adoption. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Medina, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Yee-8. Absent: Supervisors Teng, Yaki-2. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee

[Special Bond Election, June 2, 1998]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of the City and County in the principal amount of $95,000,000 for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of a new museum facility in Golden Gate Park to replace the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum including funding for improvements to Golden Gate park in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, the de Young Museum; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; waiving the time limit requirements of Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code relating to time of adoption of this resolution before the election; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirement for General Plan referral reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; 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 consolidated municipal primary election already scheduled for June 2, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as the consolidated municipal primary election scheduled for June 2, 1998; and waiving the work limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Code Section 510. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the February 11, 1998 meeting. File 98-0110.

[Hotel Tax Exception]
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, by amending Section 506 to raise the rent levels that qualify for exemption from the (transient occupancy) tax. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0108.

[Underground District No. 334]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 334 in the Broad Street/Randolph Street/19th Avenue area. Supervisors Medina, Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0111.

[Underground District No. 335]
Ordinance creating Underground District No. 335 in the Upper Folsom area. Supervisors Medina, Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0112.

[de Young Museum General Obligation Bonds]
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction by the City and County of a new museum facility in Golden Gate Park to replace the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum and all other works, property and structures necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, including funding for improvements to Golden Gate Park in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, the de Young Museum, and that the estimated cost of $95,000,000 for such municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require the incurring of bonded indebtedness. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the February 4, 1998 meeting. File 98-0109. Referred to Board

[Commend Rita Douglas]
Resolution commending Rita Douglas for thirty-two and one half years of public service as a nurse with San Francisco’s Department of Public Health. Supervisors Brown, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0114.

[Commend Juewan Chin]
Commending Juewan Chin for his artistic achievements and urging the San Francisco Art Commission in observance of the Lunar New Year celebration to exhibit Juewan Chin’s masterpieces in the War Memorial Building. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0115.

[Professional Golf Association]
Resolution urging the Professional Golf Association (PGA) to adopt policies that would not discriminate or exclude people with disabilities or other medical challenges, as stated in the American with Disabilities Act. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0116.

[Medical Equipment]
Resolution urging the City Attorney to research liability issues surrounding the reuse of durable medical equipment and urging the Director of Public Health to research reuse of durable medical equipment at San Francisco General Hospital and City health clinics. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0117.

[Card Key Lock, Residential Buildings]
Resolution urging the Rent Stabilization Board, the Department of Building Inspection and the City Attorney to prepare report on the effects of card key lock installation on building tenants and to develop recommendations for potential regulations governing key distribution to tenants. Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0118.

[African American Democratic Club]
Resolution expressing the support of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for the African American Democratic Club. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0119.

[Over The Counter Pharmaceutical Labeling]
Resolution supporting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed revisions to over-the-counter (OTC) drug labeling regulations that would advise consumers to consult with their "doctor or pharmacist" about certain aspects of OTC medication interactions. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0120.

[Fillmore Center]
Resolution supporting the local and minority ownership of the Fillmore Center, urging the Redevelopment Agency to ensure that potential owners understand and are capable to discharging applicable obligations of the tax regulatory agreement and land disposition agreement, and urging the Redevelopment Agency exercise its discretion in reviewing the sale in a public meeting so that the community may comment. Supervisors Medina, Brown, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0121.

[Child Care Plan]
Resolution urging Congress to adopt President Clinton’s child care plan. Supervisors Teng, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0122.

[High-Tech Grants]
Resolution seeking grants issued by the U. S. Departments of Labor, Education and Commerce for high tech jobs and bringing high technology to lowincome areas of San Francisco. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0123.

[Just Desserts Inc. Project]
Resolution authorizing the sale by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of equipment only purchase program notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for Just Desserts, Inc. (or a related entity). Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0124. Referred to Committee

[Charter Amendment-Water Department Revenue Fund]
Charter Amendment (Second Draft) amending Charter Section 16.103 thereof and adding Section 16.103-1 thereto, to establish a separate revenue fund for the deposit of revenues generated from the Water Department, and to provide a priority schedule for expenditures paid from this fund. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Rules Committee.

File 287-97-001. RequestsforHearings:

[Community Bike Program]
Hearing to consider the status of free community bikes three month pilot project. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0125.

[Free Muni Service on New Year’s Eve]
Hearing to consider authorizing free Municipal Railway services on New Year’s Eve. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0126.

[Muni Quality Management Program]
Hearing to consider implementation of quality management program for the San Francisco Municipal Railway which would be incorporated into the State mandated annual safety training day and would include training in, but not limited to these areas: customer service, disability awareness, hate crimes and the free ride card. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0127.

[Work Force Composition]
Hearing to consider the status of the City’s work force composition. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-0128. Motion: Referred to Board

[de Young Museum Ballot Measure, Suspend Rule]
Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the June 1998 ballot propositions relating to the financing and operation of the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Supervisors Yaki, Teng, Yee, Katz, Brown, Kaufman, Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar January 26, 1998. File 98-0107. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-0082.

[Clifford Washington, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Clifford Washington, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $320,000. (Superior Court No. 969-668). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-0092.

[Appropriation, Public Library]
Ordinance appropriating $1,582,367, Public Library, ($400,000 from the General Fund Reserve, $114,367 Budget Incentive Reserve, $354,000 Fine and Fee Revenues, and $357,000 Fuhrman Gift Fund and rescinding $357,000 General Fund Books) to fund salaries, professional services, books and equipment for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97189. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0093.

[MOU, Local 250-A (Classification 7410)]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (Classification 7410) and the City and County of San Francisco providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0094.

[MOU, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit)]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit) and the City and County of San Francisco providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0095.

[MOU, Local 200]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Transport Workers Union, Local 200 and the City and County of San Francisco providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective December 27, 1997 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0099.

[MOU, Local 856 (Multi-Unit)]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Teamsters, Local 856 and the City and County of San Francisco providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective June 30, 1998 following approval of this ordinance by the Mayor. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-0059.

[Vehicle Registration Fee, Police Department]
Resolution authorizing a fee of one dollar ($1.00) to be paid at time of vehicle registration renewal, or supplemental application for vehicles registered to an address within the City and County of San Francisco to be used exclusively to fund police programs related to fingerprinting identification of persons committing crimes while operating motor vehicles. (Police Commission) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0060.

[Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1425. (Department of Parking and Traffic). Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0061.

[Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order 1425. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0081.

[Grant - State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $427,388 which include indirect costs of $20,352 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the "Victim and Witness Assistance Program" for the twelve month period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0083.

[Grant - State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $95,000 available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program-Surviving Victims of Homicide" for the twelve month period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, and waiving indirect cost due to funding constraints. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0084.

[Grant - State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend grant funds not to exceed the amount of $150,000 including indirect cost not to exceed the amount of $7,500 made available through the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the operation of the "Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program" for the twelve month period August 9, 1997 through August 8, 1998. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0089.

[Intent to Vacate/Sell - Portion of Wawona St.]
Resolution declaring intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate and sell portion of Wawona Street between 18th and 19th Avenues (Block 2478, Lot 13J), setting the hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation and sale, making findings of General Plan conformance and consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1, and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith; companion measure to File 98-0090. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0090.

[Vacation and Sale - Portion of Wawona St.]
Resolution ordering the vacation and sale of portion of Wawona Street between 18th and 19th Avenues (Block 2478, Lot 13J), and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith; companion measure to File 98-0089. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0096.

[Lease of Property at 3801 Third Street]
Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 3801 Third Street, San Francisco, for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0097.

[Grant - State]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Management Section, to accept and expend grant of $5,000 which includes indirect costs in the amount of $699, based on twenty-two percent (22%) of salaries, from the California Department of Fish and Game, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response, for providing input into the San Francisco Bay/San Joaquin Delta Area Contingency Plan for oil spills. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-0098.

[Grant - Federal]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend retroactively grant in the amount of $151,123 from the Centers for Disease Control to fund the Evaluation of Enhanced Partner Notification for Persons Recently Infected with HIV Project; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Newsom, that Budget Analyst study the costs that would be associated with free travel and expanded service for the Municipal Railway on New Year’s Eve and report back within two months. The costs shall include overtime for drivers, increased amount of Muni drivers, increased police patrol on Muni, costs associated with the absence of passenger payment, cost of expanded service and underground metro service all night and extension of service through regular lines to the neighborhoods. By Supervisor Newsom, that the Board of Supervisors policy analyst be requested to research possible alternative funding sources for one day free travel and expanded Municipal Railway service, including government sources, business entities such as insurance companies and alcohol manufacturers that are interested in sponsorship and responsible drinking. The analyst is also requested to search for models in other municipalities. By Supervisor Teng, that letter be sent to the Mayor requesting an update in 30 days from the Mayor’s Office of Children, Youth and their Families on the creation and implementation of the universal child care plan; such as, components needed to accomplish the universal child care plan, timeline and necessary steps to complete the plan and projected costs. By Supervisor Yee, that letter of inquiry be sent to Chief of Police requesting information in writing on how many citations have been issued for violation of the newly enacted provision in Section 22112 of the Vehicle Code that requires bus drivers to flash red warning lights and signs on the approach to school bus stops at all times when the school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils, regardless of whether the pupils must cross the highway or private road and how information of the new traffic regulations have been disseminated to the traffic enforcement officers. By Supervisor Yee, that letter of inquiry be sent to San Francisco Unified School District to determine how the district is informing its bus drivers of the newly enacted provision in Section 22112 of the Vehicle Code that requires bus drivers to flash red warning lights and signs on the approach to school bus stops at all times when the school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils, regardless of whether the pupils must cross the highway or private road and what type of outreach the district will be doing concerning the change in law. MotionAdopted

Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Delores Malone Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. Albert E. Ellison Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. Mary Cob (By the entire Board) Pearlie Hawkins Sponsor Supervisor Brown. Ida Frank Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Kaufman. Vera Daniel Sponsor Supervisor Katz. Patricia Chiesa (By the entire Board) Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:34 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets 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 . I, John L. Taylor, 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 Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. John L. Taylor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors