June 08, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive

JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Monday, June 8, 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, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Bierman, Katz - 2.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Bierman excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:11 p.m. SupervisorBiermanExcused The Clerk stated Supervisor Bierman requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to excuse Supervisor Bierman from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

APPROVALOFJOURNALS There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, April 20, 1998, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

CONSENTCALENDAR
RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee
Finally Passed

[Littering and Dumping Fines-Increase]
Ordinance amending Police Code, Health Code, and Public Works Code, to increase fines for violations of provisions relating to littering, dumping and environmental control. Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 121-97-11, Ordinance No. 197-98 (Amends Police Code Section 37; Health Code Sections 95.5, 283.1, 287; and Public Works Code Sections 170 and 173 thereof.) Finally passed.

[Bank Accounts]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to prohibit City departments from opening bank accounts for City money without written permission of the Treasurer. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng. File 98-0732, Ordinance No. 200-98 (Amends Section 10.81-1.) Finally passed.

RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Finally Passed

[CCSF v. Bank of America NT & SA]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of City and County, entitled "City and County of San Francisco v. Bank of America NT & SA", for $38,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0728, Ordinance No. 199-98 (Superior Court No. 988-950.) Finally passed.

[Conflict of Interest Code, Redevelopment Agency]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to incorporate changes in the designated positions and disclosure categories for the Redevelopment Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code and to add a definition of consultant. (City Attorney) File 98-0735, Ordinance No. 201-98 (Amends Section 58.350.) Finally passed.

[Conflict of Interest Code, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to delete a designated position (Institutional Police Officer), in the Public Health Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. (City Attorney) File 98-0736, Ordinance No. 202-98 (Amends Section 58.310.) Finally passed.

[Cazahous v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Cazahous v. City and County, et al., by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney) File 98-0740, Ordinance No. 204-98 (Superior Court No. 985-824.) Finally passed.

[Zoya Dayter, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Zoya Dayter against the City and County by payment of $42,500. (City Attorney) File 98-0801, Ordinance No. 205-98 (Superior Court No. 983-167.) Finally passed.

RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Adopted

[Grant, State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Port of San Francisco, to accept and expend $500,000 in State funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Pier 98 wetlands and public access enhancement and forgoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port to hold the State of California harmless as required in the grant agreement. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 98-0822, Resolution No. 464-98 Adopted.

[Grant, State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Port of San Francisco, to accept and expend $92,000 in State funds from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for construction of the San Francisco Bay Trail at Pier 98 and designation of a bike route on Cargo Way and forgoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port to hold ABAG harmless as required in the cooperative funding agreement. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 98-0823, Resolution No. 465-98 Adopted.

RecommendationofParksandRecreationCommittee Adopted

[Gift Acceptance]
Resolution accepting two gifts in the total amount of $150,000 (from Mr. Tully M. Friedman, $50,000 through the Friends of Recreation and Parks and from the Friends of Recreation and Parks, $100,000). Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman. File 98-0787, Resolution No. 463-98 Adopted.

The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. REGULARCALENDAR UNFINISHEDBUSINESS FromtheClerk Adopted

[Findings]
Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission’s disapproval of Conditional Use Application No. 97.887C, for the legalization of a fifth dwelling unit in an existing three-story, four-family dwelling in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 117 Bartlett Street, east side between 22nd and 23rd Streets; Lot 45, in Assessor’s Block 3636. File 98-0920, Motion No. M98-82 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee
Finally Passed

[Non-Profit Organizations, Public Access]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to create requirements in contracts between the City and certain non-profit organizations that ensure public access to records and meetings of the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization, and by adding subsection 67.30(D) to specify the powers possessed by the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force; companion measure to File 98-0665. Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. File 98-0666, Ordinance No. 198-98 (Adds Sections 12L.1 through 12L.10; Adds Subsection 67.30(D).) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Noes: Supervisor Medina-1. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

[PUC Short-Term Indebtedness]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to provide a procedure for the issuance by the Public Utilities Commission of commercial paper and other short-term indebtedness in anticipation of the issuance of revenue bonds. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0738, Ordinance No. 203-98 (Adds Chapter 84, Sections 84.1 thru 84.6.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Noes: Supervisor Yee-1. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. RecommendationofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Rereferred to Committee

[Motor Fuel Prices]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to require refiners of motor fuels to divorce company-owned service stations in the City and County, to preclude refiners from owning service stations in San Francisco in the future, and barring discrimination by refiners in the wholesale prices charged to service stations in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Leal, Brown, Bierman. File 97-97-57, Ordinance No. (Adds Chapter 80, Sections 80.1 through 80.10.) (May 18, 1998 - Consideration continued to June 8, 1998.) Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved to rerefer to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yaki-2. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Competitive Bidding Exemption]
Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Port Commission’s award of public works contracts to the California Conservation Corps, the San Francisco Conservation Corps and the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners for performance of wetlands enhancement and public access activities at Pier 98. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 98-0821, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

[Time for Award of Contracts]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to provide for additional time for the awarding of contracts let by the Public Utilities Commission and the Public Transportation Commission; the provisions of this ordinance shall be effective July 1, 1998. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0837, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 6.1-1.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. Adopted

[Hetch Hetchy Special Discharge Agreement]
Resolution approving Special Discharge Agreement between the City and County and the Modesto Irrigation District on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 98-0845; and approving indemnifying and holding harmless District against claims arising from the City’s willful misconduct or negligence. (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-0845, Resolution No. 466-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. Adopted as Amended

[Power Plants Financial Partner]
((Resolution approving entering into an Energy Development Agreement and Financial Guaranty Agreement with a financial partner, CMS/Wellhead, a joint venture, for the potential purchase and operation of the Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants.)) Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. ResolutionapprovingtheselectionofCMS/Wellheadandapproving enteringintoanenergydevelopmentagreementandfinancialguaranty agreementwithafinancialpartner,CMS/Wellhead,ajointventure, forthepotentialpurchaseandoperationoftheHuntersPointand PotreroPowerPlants. File 98-0861, Resolution No. 467-98 Supervisor Ammiano on behalf of Supervisor Bierman, seconded

By Supervisor Yaki, moved an amendment of the whole entitled: Resolution approving the selection of CMS/Wellhead and approving entering into an energy development agreement and financial guaranty agreement with a financial partner, CMS/Wellhead, a joint venture, for the potential purchase and operation of the Hunters Point and Potrero Power Plants. Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. RecommendationofHealth,Family&EnvironmentCommittee Adopted

[Department of Public Health, Department of Rehabilitation]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter into a Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation San Francisco District, including a required match of $160,605, and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients. (Department of Public Health) File 98-0750, Resolution No. 461-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. RecommendationofParksandRecreationCommittee Adopted

[Interdepartmental Parks Safety Committee]
Resolution creating an Interdepartmental Parks Safety Committee to collaboratively address criminal activities within our parks in conjunction with the Police Department’s Operation Parks and to provide progress reports to the Board of Supervisors’ Parks and Recreation Committee on a monthly basis. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Brown. File 98-0785, Resolution No. 462-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Bob Planthold, Proposition L; Woman, complaint regarding MUNI accident; Jesus Gumban, claim against the city; Rodney, supporting Salvation Army’s position; Zander, rights of disabled and elderly woman; Zamora, expressing thanks for father’s in memoriam; Rep. of Grey Panthers, federal priorities in spending. There being no one else wishing to speak, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. FORADOPTIONWITHOUTCOMMITTEEREFERENCE 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.

Adopted

[Creation of Health Model for Proposition 215]
Resolution requesting a Joint Task Force of the District Attorney and the City Attorney to create legislation establishing a San Francisco health model for the implementation of Proposition 215. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina, Newsom. File 98-0899, Resolution No. 468-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Provision of Medical Marijuana]
Resolution urging the City Attorney and District Attorney to draft legislation allowing the City to legally provide medicinal marijuana for compassionate use purposes. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Newsom. File 98-0902, Resolution No. 469-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Medina, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Domestic Partners-Absentee Voting]
Resolution requesting the California Legislature to amend the Elections Code to allow domestic partners to accept delivery of and return absentee ballots for absent voters. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Medina, Newsom. File 98-0903, Resolution No. 470-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Medina, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Assembly Bill 2463-Support]
Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Pete Wilson to approve Assembly Bill 2463. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Brown, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Medina. File 98-0904, Resolution No. 471-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Medina requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[HIV + Organ Transplants]
Resolution urging the California Director of Health Services to support organ transplants for HIV + patients. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina. File 98-0905, Resolution No. 472-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Medina requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[State Grant]
Resolution authorizing the Public Library, through the Peninsula Library System, to accept and expend $45,000 awarded by the California State Library, as part of the California Library Services and Technology Act, Database Linked Systems Program, to purchase Z39.50 client software to improve library patrons’ access to regional online library catalogs. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Bierman, Brown. File 98-0906, Resolution No. 473-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Commend Angelo Quaranta and Bob McCarthy]
Resolution commending Angelo Quaranta and Bob McCarthy for their hard work and dedication to the electoral process in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno. File 98-0908, Resolution No. 474-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Fireworks]
Resolution urging the Police Department and the Fire Department to implement community outreach and education programs regarding the dangers and penalties associated with the possession, sale, and use of fireworks and urging the District Attorney to vigorously prosecute all violations for fireworks possession, sale, and use. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Medina, Newsom. File 98-0911, Resolution No. 475-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, Medina, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Commending Marilyn Borovoy]
Resolution commending the outstanding accomplishments of Marilyn Borovoy. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Medina, Newsom. File 98-0912, Resolution No. 476-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Medina, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Commending President Clinton]
Resolution commending President Clinton for amending Executive Order 11478 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in the federal civilian workforce and encouraging Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Sponsors Supervisors Yee, Leno, Bierman, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina. File 98-0913, Resolution No. 477-98 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Brown, Katz, Leno, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[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, Leno. File 98-0918, Motion No. M98-75 (June 1, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 4801 Geary Blvd. and 405 12th Avenue, a Commercial and Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 1 in Assessor’s Block No. 1532, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0930, Motion No. M98-77 (June 3, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on June 8, 1998.) Adopted.

The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. 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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

[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 Medina, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1.

[Imperative Resolution]
Adopted

[WritersCorps Day]
Resolution recognizing the stellar accomplishments of WritersCorps and proclaiming Tuesday, June 9 as WritersCorps Day in San Francisco. File 98-0949, Resolution No. 478-98 Supervisor Newsom presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Bierman-1. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee

[Units Regulated; Rent Calculations]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 37.2, 37.3 and 37.9 by defining "tenant-based rental assistance;" defining "base rent" for purpose of certain rental units receiving tenant-based rental assistance or formerly receiving project-based rental assistance or indirect assistance through HUD-insured mortgages; including within the definition of "rental units" for certain purposes those units occupied by tenants receiving tenant-based rental assistance; limiting the applicability of rent increase limitations; and requiring certain notices prior to rent increases for or evictions from rental units occupied by tenants receiving tenant-based rental assistance. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Leno, Newsom presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0950.

[Housing Discrimination]
Ordinance amending Police Code Section 3304 to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and other economic discrimination. Supervisors Brown, Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0951.

[MOU, Local 21]
Ordinance implementing an arbitration award for a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 21 and the City and County of San Francisco for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0952.

[Advertising on Fixed Pedestal Newsracks]
Ordinance amending Section 603 of the Planning Code to exempt advertising on fixed pedestal newsracks from Planning Code requirements regulating signs. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0944 Referred to Board

[Mission High School Health Clinic]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to conduct a hearing to examine the issues surrounding the Mission High School Health Clinic. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0953.

[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]
Resolution reaffirming support for creating public and private sector jobs at a living wage, urging the federal government to reduce military spending and to make available the savings for job creation and other social programs, and reaffirming support for the International Declaration of Human Rights. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0954. Referred to Committee

[Discrimination by Cayman Islands]
Resolution expressing San Francisco’s opposition to the Cayman Islands’ continuing policy to exclude gay and lesbian visitors. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-0955.

[Sharon Arts Studios in Golden Gate Park]
Resolution establishing a preference for the Sharon Arts Studios to remain in Golden Gate Park. Supervisors Brown, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0956.

[Commending National Council of Negro Women, Inc.]
Resolution commending the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on its thirteenth anniversary of the Black Family Reunion Celebration. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0957.

[Commending Freedom West Homes]
Resolution commending Freedom West Homes as it celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of cooperative living. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0958.

[Backyard Wildlife Habitat]
Resolution commending the National Wildlife Foundation on the 25th Anniversary of the Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program and urging San Franciscans to garden for wildlife. Supervisor Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0959.

[Equal Benefits Ordinance Compliance]
Resolution commending businesses and organizations that comply with the Equal Benefits Ordinance and urging other businesses and organizations to comply with the ordinance. Supervisors Leno, Katz, Ammiano, Newsom, Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0960.

[Compressed Natural Gas Taxis]
Resolution urging the Police Commission to consider reserving a portion of taxi medallions specifically designated for compressed natural gas vehicles within the year 1998-1999 and urging the Police Department to consider allowing those vehicles to operate as taxis under the provisions of the Police Chief’s Rules for longer than gasoline vehicles may operate. Supervisors Newsom, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0961.

[Recycling of Plastic Containers]
Resolution urging support for a pilot program which will allow Recreation and Park Department to implement a youth employment program focusing on the recycling of plastic beverage containers. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0962.

[Youth Court]
Resolution urging support for a pilot program which will allow San Francisco Youth Court and San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to join together in a program that calls for Youth Court participants to perform reciprocal restitution at Recreation and Park sites, with a mutual goal of preventing recidivism among non-violent juvenile offenders. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0963.

[Traffic Signal - Lake Merced Boulevard]
Resolution supporting the request for a traffic signal on Lake Merced Boulevard at Middlefield Drive and urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to proceed with the installation of this signal prior to the start of the new school year in the end of August, 1998. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0964.

[Supporting the Return of Property Taxes]
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to support the return of property taxes to local governments. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0965. Referred to Committee

[Proposition K]
Resolution supporting the June 2, 1998 voter approval of Proposition K. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-0966. RequestsforHearings:

[Homeless Youth]
Hearing to consider issues related to homeless youth and to develop an action plan to address the unique needs of homeless youth, including the need for better coordination of services. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 83-97-002.

[Golden Gate Park Conservatory of Flowers]
Hearing to consider the status of repairs at the Conservatory of Flowers. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Parks and Recreation Committee.

File 98-0967.

[Fast Pass on MUNI]
Hearing to consider the efforts to renew the agreement with BART and MUNI to allow use of the MUNI Fast Pass for trips on BART that start and end in San Francisco and on progress toward extending the agreement to include users of the Discount MUNI Fast Pass who are seniors or disabled riders. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0968.

[Alemany Farmers Market]
Hearing to consider general issues relating to the Alemany Farmers Market. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0969.

[Market Street Corridor]
Hearing to consider sanitation issues along the Market Street Corridor including the exploration of the hours of operation of public toilets along Market Street as well as what steps can be taken to ensure the accessibility of indigent and homeless individuals to those toilets. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0970.

[Housing Options For People With Disabilities]
Hearing to consider the availability of rental housing for people with disabilities within the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0971.

[Mayor’s Taxi Task Force Recommendations]
Hearing to consider plans of the Department of Parking and Traffic, Airport and Police Taxi Detail, if any, for pursuing recommendations of the Mayor’s Taxi Task Force which require department action. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0972.

[Chevron Pipeline]
Hearing to consider the Chevron Pipeline lease currently being negotiated between the Public Utility Commission and Chevron. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-0973. Motions: Referred to Board

[Suspend Thirty Day 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, units regulated by the Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance and defining base rent for units occupied by tenants receiving tenant-based rental assistance or formerly receiving project-based rental assistance or indirect assistance through HUD-insured mortgages. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0974.

[Suspend Thirty Day 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, amending Article 33 of the San Francisco Police Code, Section 3304, to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and other economic discrimination. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0975.

[Winter Storms Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the 1998 winter storms. Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Leno, Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar June 15, 1998. File 98-0976. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-0885.

[Sidewalk Width Regulations]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1542 to change the official sidewalk width of a portion of: a) Ninth Street between Brannan and Division Streets and b) Division Street between Brannan and Ninth Streets, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-482, making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width regulations. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0887.

[Sidewalk Width Regulations]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1541 to change the official sidewalk width at the southwesterly corner of Bryant and Delancey Streets, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-483, making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk and width changes. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-0888.

[Parking Authority Representation in Organizations]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.6-15, providing for the representation of the City and County in certain organizations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-0889.

[DPT Representation in Organizations]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 16.6-61, providing for the representation of the City and County in certain organizations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-0890.

[Contractor Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by amending Section 202.C, providing for contractor permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0891.

[Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by amending Section 314, providing for residential permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0925.

[MOU, Local 216]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an arbitration award for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Building Material and Construction Teamsters, Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0926.

[MOU, Local 39]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of a mediated settlement for a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0927.

[MOU, Deputy Sheriff’s Association]
Ordinance implementing an arbitration award for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0928.

[MOU, MEA-Bargaining Units M, EM, MSA]
Ordinance implementing the provision of an agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executives Association (for Bargaining Units M, EM, and MSA) and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0929.

[Settlement of Grievance, Local 6]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the acting assignment pay grievance of Ron Perez filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6 in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Forty Cents ($13,351.40). (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0931.

[Amendment to MOU, MEA-Bargaining Unit MSA]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives Association for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 to add the Management Special Assistant Bargaining Unit ("MSA") under specified conditions. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0932.

[Luz-Mary Harris, v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Luz-Mary Harris against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $100,000. (United States District Court No. C97-3379 CW). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-0933.

[Susan Brown, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Susan Brown and Shannon Murphy, by and through Guardian ad Litem, Susan Brown against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $79,000. (Superior Court 982-030). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-0921.

[Park and Open Space Fund, 1998-1999]
Resolution concurring with the general recommendations of the Park and Open Space Fund for fiscal year 1998-1999, reserving approval or disapproval on specific acquisitions. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Parks and Recreation Committee.

File 98-0922.

[Emergency Repair, Hattie Street Sewer]
Resolution approving expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Hattie Street from Market Street to Corbett Street - $93,870. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0923.

[Emergency Repair, Douglass Street Sewer]
Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Douglass Street from 24th Street to 25th Street - $164,164. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0924.

[State Grant for Child Abuse Prevention]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept, expend, and administer $511,338 of State funds, which include indirect costs in the amount of $12,783 based on 2-1/2 percent of the total award, allocated through AB 1733 by the State of California for fiscal years 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 and authorizing the Department of Human Services to execute an agreement with the State Department of Social Services for the purpose of funding child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention services. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-0934.

[IHSS Contract with Addus Healthcare]
Resolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Addus Healthcare for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $15,313.457. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0935.

[IHSS Contract with IHSS Consortium of S.F.]
Resolution approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the IHSS Consortium of San Francisco for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $15,457,500. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0936.

[Redevelopment Agency Interim Budget, 1998-99]
Resolution approving an Interim Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of Francisco for fiscal year 1998-99. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0937.

[Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds, 1998-99]
Resolution approving the Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Redevelopment Agency) Referred to Finance Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Yee, that letter of inquiry be sent to all department heads requesting a written report of their policies for having translation services available at the public hearings that fall under the purview of their departments, including boards and commissions. By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney draft legislation to reconstitute the Treasure Island Development Authority, consistent with the will of the voters in passing Proposition K on the June ballot, such that a new Authority with responsibility for planning and development on Treasure Island would include four representatives appointed by the Mayor and eleven representatives appointed by the Board of Supervisors. By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney draft legislation to create property tax incentives for new landlords who participate in tenant-based subsidy programs, including Section 8 and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA), for current Section 8 and HOPWA landlords who increase their participation in these programs. By Supervisor Katz, that the City Attorney prepare legislation that would amend the Administrative Code to provide that, where a residential landlord seeks certification of rental increases for capital improvements and for costs attributed to bond measures that have been passed by the voters, the landlord and tenant(s) in benefited units will share the capital improvement costs 50%-50%. By Supervisors Kaufman, Teng that the City Attorney prepare legislation bringing the City into compliance with Proposition F regarding the City Hall project; including whatever waivers are necessary for fiscal, legal, and scientific reasons as stated in the Proposition. By Supervisor Newsom, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic requesting a timeline for installation of Stop signs at the following intersections: Buchanan and Chestnut; Clay and Maple; Sacramento and Maple; and Lyon and Jackson. By Supervisor Newsom, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic, the Director of the Airport and the Chief of Police for the Taxi Detail inquiring about the plans of the department, if any, to implement the recommendations of the Mayor’s Taxi Task Force which require department action for presentation at a hearing to discuss an implementation timeline before the Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

(See also File 98-0972)

By Supervisor Yaki, that the City Attorney prepare legislation that would extend the provisions of San Francisco Traffic Code Section 33.1A until June 30, 1999.

By Supervisor Yaki, that the City Attorney prepare legislation that would amend Section 33 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to require a minimum 72-hour minimum notice for special event temporary no-parking zones in residential neighborhoods.

MotionsAdopted

Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: George Furlough Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. Angela Santos Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. Sgt. Kenneth Sugrue (By the entire Board) Edilberto Peralta, Sr. Sponsor Supervisor Brown.. Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:06 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