July 13, 1998

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BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Monday, July 13, 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 2:03 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Brown, Yaki - 2.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Brown excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Yaki excused. (See infra.) SupervisorsBrown,YakiExcused The Clerk stated Supervisors Brown and Yaki requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to excuse Supervisors Brown and Yaki from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

CONSENTCALENDAR
RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, PUC]
Ordinance appropriating $2,300,000, Public Utilities Commission - Water Department, from Water Department fund balance to claims and judgments for fiscal year 1997-98 and authorizing settlement of litigation of Hefter v. County of San Mateo, et al. by payment of $2,300,000. (Controller) File 98-0943, Ordinance No. (Alameda Superior Court No. 786568.) Passed on first reading.

[Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, PUC]
Ordinance appropriating $4,907,500, Public Utilities Commission - Cleanwater, from Clean Water program fund balance to claims and judgments, for fiscal year 1997-98, and authorizing settlement of litigation of Howard and Iran Billman and State Farm General Insurance Company for a total settlement of $4,907,500. (Controller) File 98-0978, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 980-740.) Passed on first reading. Adopted

[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) File 98-0922, Resolution No. 542-98 Adopted.

[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) File 98-0923, Resolution No. 543-98 Adopted.

[Lease of Property at 626 Potrero Street]
Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 626 Potrero Street, for the Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Divisions. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0979, Resolution No. 560-98 Adopted.

[Lease of Property at 650 Fifth Street]
Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 650 Fifth Street, for the Department of Public Health. (Real Estate Department) File 98-0986, Resolution No. 550-98 Adopted.

RecommendationofHealth,FamilyandEnvironmentCommittee Finally Passed

[Sunshine Ordinance]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to continue the exemption from public disclosure for rates of payment for managed health care contracts. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Katz. File 98-0895, Ordinance No. 240-98 (Amends Section 67.24.) Finally passed.

RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Adopted

[Grant - State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to accept and expend $86,500 of State funds from the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways for a vessel pumpout facility at the Hyde Street fishing harbor; and foregoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port of San Francisco to hold the State of California harmless as required in the grant agreement. Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. File 98-1097, Resolution No. 552-98 Adopted.

[PIC 1998 Refugee County Plan]
Resolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 1998 Refugee County Plan and authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and expend federal refugee funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in line with the Refugee County Plan; placing $1,500,000 on reserve. (Private Industry Council) File 98-0980, Resolution No. 549-98 Adopted.

[Encroachment Permit, 2290 Geary Boulevard]
Resolution granting revocable permission to M.A. Mortenson Company for a one-year extension to temporarily close and occupy the south sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Garden Street and the east sidewalk and a portion of the street area on Broderick Street between Geary Boulevard and Garden Street and between Garden Street and Post Street during construction operations for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan medical offices at 2290 Geary Boulevard. (Department of Public Works) File 98-0987, Resolution No. 551-98 Adopted.

RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted

[Parking Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0946, Resolution No. 545-98 (1-HourParkingTimeLimit,7am-6pm,MondaythroughFriday- Rescind ParkingMeterAreaNo.2(1-HourParkingTimeLimit,7am-6pm, MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish 4th Street, west side, between Howard and Clementina Streets. 1-HourParkingTimeLimit,7am-6pm,MondaythroughSaturday- Rescind 4th Street, west side, between Folsom and Clementina Streets. ParkingMeterAreaNo.3(1-HourParkingTimeLimit,7am-3pm, MondaythroughFriday;and7am-6pm,Saturday)-Establish 4th Street, east side, between Harrison and Rizal (Clara) Streets. ParkingMeterAreaNo.3(1-HourParkingTimeLimit,7am-6pm, MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish 4th Street, east side, between Folsom and Rizal (Clara) Streets; 4th Street, west side, between Folsom and Harrison Streets. CompactCarParkingOnly-Establish 4th Street, west side, from 200 feet to 230 feet south of Howard Street (30-foot zone, accommodating 2 meter stalls); 4th Street, west side, from 78 feet to 93 feet south of Shipley Street (15-foot zone, accommodating 1 meter stall); Bush Street, south side, from approximately 165 feet to 197 feet east of Pierce Street (32-foot zone, in between the driveways for #2345 and #2357 Bush Street, accommodating 2 compact vehicles). Perpendicular(90-DegreeAngle)Parking-Establish Underwood Avenue, south side, between Jennings and Ingalls Streets. Perpendicular(90-DegreeAngle)Parking-Rescind Townsend Street, north side, from 5th Street to 245 feet easterly (245-foot zone). Diagonal(45-DegreeAngle)Parking-Establish Townsend Street, south side, from 5th Street to a point 480 feet west of 4th Street. Diagonal(45-DegreeAngle)Parking-Rescind Irving Street, south side, between 19th and 20th Avenues. NoParkingAnytime-Rescind Tow-Away,NoParkingAnytime-Establish Ophir Alley, east side, between Post Street and Cosmo Place; Trader Vic Alley, west side, between Post Street and Cosmo Place. NoParking,12am-6am,Everyday-Establish Rankin Street, both sides, between Jerrold and McKinnon Avenues. ParkingMeterAreaNo.3(1-HourParkingTimeLimit,9am-6pm, MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish Howard Street, east side, from 13th Street to 300 feet northerly (300-foot zone, extends parking meter area to include entire block); Jackson Street, south side, from Fillmore Street to 40 feet westerly (40-foot zone, accommodating 2 parking meters). UnmeteredMotorcycleParking-Establish 2nd Street, west side, from 2 feet to 12.5 feet north of Taber Place (10.5-foot zone, accommodating 3 motorcycle spaces); 2nd Street, west side, from 2 feet to 12.5 feet south of Taber Place (10.5-foot zone, accommodating 3 motorcycle spaces); Jessie Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 14 feet southerly (14-foot zone, accommodating 4 motorcycle stalls. ResidentialPermitParkingArea"J"(2-HourTimeLimit,8am-5 pm,MondaythroughFriday)-Establish Shrader Street, both sides, between Frederick and Waller Streets (700 and 800 blocks); Stanyan Street, both sides, between Beulah and Frederick Streets (800 blocks). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"S"(2-HourTimeLimit,8am-9 pm,MondaythroughFriday)-Establish 21st Street, both sides, between Castro and Noe Streets (3800 block). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"U"(1-HourTimeLimit,8am-10 pm,everyday)-Establish Jessie Street, both sides, from McCoppin Street south terminus (1300 block).) Adopted.

[Traffic Regulations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0947, Resolution No. 546-98 (Diamond(BusesandCarpoolsonly)Lane,4pm-7pm,Monday throughFriday-Rescind Diamond(Busesonly)Lane,7am-7pm,MondaythroughFriday- Establish Sacramento Street, north curb lane (westbound), between Drumm Street and Kearny Avenue. NoLeftTurn,4pm-6pm,MondaythroughFriday-Rescind NoLeftTurn,4pm-7pm,MondaythroughFriday-Establish Broadway, eastbound and westbound, at Van Ness Avenue (change in effective hours only). RightTurnonly,ExceptMUNI-Rescind RightTurnonly,ExceptBuses-Establish Howard Street, eastbound, at 11th Street. Tow-Away,NoStoppinganytime-Establish 4th Street, west side, between Folsom and Clementina Streets; Alemany Boulevard, west side, from Lawrence Avenue to 40 feet northerly (40-foot zone); Brannan Street, north side, between Division and Dore Streets; Brannan Street, south side, from Division Street to 75 feet easterly (75-foot zone); Natoma Street, north side, between 1st and 2nd Streets. Tow-Away,NoStopping,4pm-6pm,MondaythroughFriday-Rescind Masonic Avenue, west side, from Anza Street to 200 feet northerly (200-foot zone). Tow-Away,NoStopping,3pm-6pm,MondaythroughFriday-Rescind Tow-Away,NoStopping,3pm-7pm,MondaythroughFriday- Establish New Montgomery Street, west side, between Jessie and Ambrose Bierce (Aldrich) Streets. Tow-Away,NoStopping,7am-9amand4pm-6pm,Mondaythrough Friday-Establish Gough Street, east side, between Fell and Linden Streets. NoLeftTurn-Rescind Cesar Chavez Street, westbound, at Mission Street. Tow-Away,NoStopping,6am-9:30am,MondaythroughFriday- Rescind Cesar Chavez Street, south side, between San Jose Avenue and Bartlett Street. Tow-Away,NoStopping,7am-9am,MondaythroughFriday- Establish Cesar Chavez Street, south side, from Valencia Street to a point 150 feet west of South Van Ness Avenue.) Adopted.

[Grant - Federal Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in Federal funds in the amount of $440,000 for improving the traffic control system within the 3rd Street/Bayshore Boulevard signal system; within the Alemany Boulevard and San Jose signal system; and within the Upper Market Street signal system. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0948, Resolution No. 547-98 Adopted.

The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. REGULARCALENDAR NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Consideration Continued

[Annual Budget]
Annual Budget of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 1998-99. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0849 (Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget not earlier than July 15, 1998, nor later than August 1, 1998.) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to July 20, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Annual Appropriation Ordinance, 1998-1999]
Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County, for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999; companion measure to Files 98-0849 and 98-0851. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0850, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to July 20, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999]
Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, 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; companion measure to Files 98-0849 and 98-0850. (Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.) File 98-0851, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to July 20, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds, 1998-99]
Resolution approving Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Redevelopment Agency) File 98-0937, Resolution No. Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to continue consideration to July 20, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. Passed on First Reading

[Contractor Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, providing for contractor permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0890, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 202.C.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, providing for residential permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0891, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 314.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng-6. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Yee - 3. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Settlement of Grievance, Local 6]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of acting assignment of 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) File 98-0929, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Hotel Tax Protocol Allocation]
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, to delete the allocation for the Office of Protocol. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 98-0995, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 515.1.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. Adopted

[Prop J Contract, Shuttle Bus Services]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that shuttle bus services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1998, retroactively, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Airport) File 98-0792, Resolution No. 559-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Prop J Contract, Jail Food Services]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that the County Jail food service management operations for the City and County can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1998, retroactively, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) File 98-0797, Resolution No. 560-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Prop J Contract, Own Recognizance Program]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that the San Francisco "O.R." Project for the City and County can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1998, retroactively, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) File 98-0798, Resolution No. 561-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Prop J Contract, Pretrial Diversion Program]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that the Pretrial Diversion Program for the City and County can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1998, retroactively, than if work were performed by City and County employees. (Sheriff) File 98-0799, Resolution No. 562-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Prop J Contract, Parking Management Services]
Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that parking management services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1998, retroactively, than if work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels. (Airport Commission) File 98-0848, Resolution No. 563-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Prop J Contract, Convention Facilities Management]
Resolution concurring with Controller’s certification that convention facilities management, operation and maintenance services can be practically performed at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Moscone Center by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees; retroactive to July 1, 1998. (City Administrator) File 98-0945, Resolution No. 565-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Landmarks and Historic Districts]
Ordinance amending Planning Code, property owned by public agencies, to exempt Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District from the requirements of Section 1010. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 98-0448, Ordinance No. (Amends Planning Code Section 1010.) (Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 14633, adopted June 4, 1998.) (General Rule Exclusion from Environmental Review.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Management Agreement, Civic Center Plaza Garage]
Ordinance rejecting all bids received for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage, approving form of Civic Center Plaza Garage management agreement and bid documents for rebid purposes, authorizing and urging the Director of Property to advertise an invitation for bids for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage using the approved bid documents, and approving new parking rates for the Civic Center Plaza Garage as contained in the approved management agreement. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1070, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Ord. III]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to set forth findings supporting a two month extension of the MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance-III and providing for the two month extension. Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 98-1037, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 12D.2-6; Amends Sections 12D.9(A), 12D.10(A), 12D.11(A), 12D.11(A)-(1) and 12D.15(G).) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted

[Final Negative Declaration - 500 Raymond Avenue]
Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that the reclassification of property at 500 Raymond Avenue from a "P" (Public Use) District to an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District, will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of the Final Negative Declaration; companion measure to File 98-0939. (Planning Department) File 98-0940, Resolution No. 544-98 (March 18, 1998 - Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. Passed on First Reading

[Zoning Map Amendment - 500 Raymond Avenue]
Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of property located at 500 Raymond Avenue, a portion of Lot 2 in Assessor’s Block 6221, from a "P" (Public Use) District to an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 98-0940. (Planning Commission) File 98-0939, Ordinance No. (March 26, 1998 - Planning Department Resolution No. 14606, adopted approving proposed amendment.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. FromHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee WithoutRecommendation Passed on First Reading as Amended

[Units Regulated; Rent Calculations]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, 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, Bierman, Katz, Medina) File 98-0950, Ordinance No. (Amends Sections 37.2, 37.3 and 37.9.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Motion to amend adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. Passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. Passed on First Reading

[Housing Discrimination]
Ordinance amending Police Code, to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and other economic discrimination. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina. File 98-0951, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 3304.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Katz, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors. RecommendationsofParksandRecreationCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Periodic Assessment-Parks and Recreation Programs]
Ordinance amending Park Code, requiring the Recreation and Park Department to conduct a survey every five years of the public’s satisfaction with the current condition of city parks and recreation facilities, the public’s satisfaction with the department’s current programs and the public’s perception of the need for changes to existing parks, facilities and programs, and requiring the department to report to the Board of Supervisors on the results of the survey. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Medina. File 98-0898, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 3.18.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. In connection with the above item, Supervisor Medina requested to be added as co-sponsor. Adopted

[Park and Open Space Fund]
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) File 98-0921, Resolution No. 564-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2.

[Music Concourse and Organ Pavilion]
Resolution endorsing the concept of the Mid-Embarcadero Music Concourse and Organ Pavilion and directing the Planning, Recreation and Park, Public Works and other relevant City departments to develop a detailed proposal and identify funding sources. Sponsors Supervisors Bierman, Brown. File 98-1096, Resolution No. 566-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Yaki-2. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Man, Treasure Island management; Man-phone call, restrooms in Golden Gate Park; Marlene Schram, Mr. Ou Yang, Mr. Chu Chiu, and Mrs. Shu-Yuan Lin; John King Senior Center; Dave A. Idape, commend Supervisor Medina; man, Supporting Alliance-Latino Based Advocacy Organization; Michael Belfontaine, AIDS. 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.

[California Building Standards]
Resolution supporting the historic strength of California accessibility regulations, and opposing any lessening of their effectiveness. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Newsom, Katz. File 98-1125, Resolution No. 558-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Bay Area Court Interpreters]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Superior and Municipal Courts to support and establish competitive rates for interpreter services in the San Francisco Trial Courts equal to the Federal rate and further urge the Judicial Council to establish a Board of Representatives to determine rates and policies related to interpreter services. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Medina, Katz. File 98-1126, Resolution No. 567-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Congratulating Lula and Emanuel Hepburn]
Resolution congratulating Lula and Emanuel Hepburn on their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Leno. File 98-1127, Resolution No. 553-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Healthy Families Program]
Resolution commending Scott Hauge and the California Small Business Association for promoting the Healthy Families Program. Sponsors Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Newsom, Katz. File 98-1128, Resolution No. 554-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Commending San Francisco American Red Cross]
Resolution commending the San Francisco Chapter of the American Red Cross. Sponsors Supervisors Medina, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Katz. File 98-1129, Resolution No. 555-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Gift Acceptance - Alemany Farmers’ Market]
Resolution accepting a gift from Klemmer and Associates to procure supplies and provide labor for painting and making repairs to the stalls and the bathrooms at the Alemany Farmers’ Market. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Medina. File 98-1130, Resolution No. 556-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Sharon Art Studio Conditions for Relocation]
Resolution establishing minimum conditions for successful relocation of Sharon Art Studio in the event that Recreation and Park Department should decide to relocate it. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Medina, Katz. File 98-1131, Resolution No. 568-98 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[Winter Storms 1998 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. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Medina, Leno, Newsom. File 98-1136, Motion No. M98-89 (July 6, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 260, 262, 264 Clara Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 166 in Assessor’s Block No. 3753, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code. (Department of Public Works) File 98-1142, Motion No. M98-90 (July 8, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 1919 20th Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 65A in Assessor’s Block No. 4096, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-1143, Motion No. M98-91 (July 8, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on July 13, 1998.) Adopted.

The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee-7. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki-4. 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 Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee-7. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki-4.

[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 Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee-7. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki-4.

[Imperative Resolutions]
Adopted

[Text]


[Honoring San Francisco Jewish Film Festival]
Resolution honoring the Jewish Film Festival for bringing together filmmakers from 12 countries who have reached the highest standards of artistic expression. File 98-1168, Resolution No. 557-98 Supervisors Katz, Leno, Ammiano, Teng, Kaufman, Newsom, Bierman presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yee-7. Absent: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Medina, Yaki-4. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee

[Zoning Map Amendment-South of Market]
Substitute Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for the property located within that area generally bounded by Howard Street to the north, Thirteenth Street to the west, Eighth Street to the east and Bryant Street to the south, and including portions of Folsom Street between Eighth and Sixth Streets, to reclassify portions of the property therein to South of Market Nighttime Entertainment Special Use District and the core entertainment subdistrict. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-1121.

[Zoning-South of Market Nighttime Entertainment]
Substitute Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II of the Planning Code by adding a new Section 249.21 to establish a South of Market Nighttime Entertainment Special Use District in the area generally bounded by Howard, Thirteenth, Bryant and Eighth Streets, and including portions of Folsom Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets, and a core entertainment special use subdistrict along certain portions of Eleventh and Folsom Streets; which would allow nighttime entertainment activity as a principal permitted use, establish acoustic construction and operational standards for residential and live/work developments and nighttime entertainment uses, require notices of special restrictions on residential and live/work buildings advising prospective occupants of the entertainment activities, require "good neighbor" operating procedures for nighttime entertainment establishments, allow temporary street closures as an accessory to an entertainment use, restrict certain ground-floor uses and allow parking in the COSTCO garage; amending Part II, Chapter II of the Planning Code by amending Sections 816 and 817 and Tables 816 and 817 to cross-reference the South of Market Nighttime Entertainment District; amending Part II, Chapter II of the Planning Code by amending Section 162 to modify the residential and live/work parking requirement in the core entertainment subdistrict; amending Part II, Chapter I of the Building Code by adding a new Section 104.7 to authorize the Department of Building Inspection to enforce the noise standards contained in Planning Code Section 249.21; and making determination of consistency with the priority policies of the Planning Code Section 101.1(B). Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-1122.

[Same Sex Domestic Violence Programs Fund]
Ordinance amending Chapter 62, Part I of the Administrative Code by amending Section 62.9, requiring fees charged by the County Clerk to perform a ceremony solemnizing the formation of a domestic partnership to be deposited in the Same Sex Domestic Violence Programs Fund and by amending Chapter 8 by adding Section 8.40 establishing the Same Sex Domestic Violence Programs Fund. Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the July 29, 1998 meeting. File 98-1157.

[Owner Move-In Reform-Senior Housing Protection II]
Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code by: (1) amending Section 37.9(a)(8) governing evictions for owner or owner-relative move-in ("OMI") to require that the owner/relative move into the property within three months and live in the property for 36 months, to require a 50% or greater ownership interest in order to evict under OMI as to owners acquiring rental property after July 1, 1997, to limit evictions for owner’s relatives, to prohibit OMI eviction if any comparable unit owned by the landlord is vacant and available prior to the tenant’s vacation of the unit; (2) adding Section 37.9B to require owner documentation for OMI evictions, to provide rights to tenants evicted under OMI including a three-year right of re-rental and limitations on rent increases, and to provide a right to relocation costs for tenants of 12 months or more in multipleunit buildings; (3) amending Section 37.10A to make it a misdemeanor for an owner to refuse to rent to a senior-age person because that person would acquire rights under this chapter; and (4) amending Section 37.11A to provide a right of civil legal action against an owner who attempts to prevent a person from acquiring rights under this chapter. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1158.

[Recovery of Medical Costs]
Resolution authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue to recover the cost of medical and dental care provided to persons injured by third parties under circumstances creating tort liability, as authorized by Government Code Sections 23004.1 through 23004.3, and giving the Bureau the authority to compromise, settle or waive claims in connection with such recovery. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1159.

[Waiver of Fees]
Resolution waiving fees to be charged for crowd control and re-routing transit lines in connection with the Pink Saturday Party on June 27, 1998. Supervisors Leno, Bierman, katz, Ammiano presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1160. Referred to Board

[NationsBank/Bank of America Intermerger]
Resolution urging the Federal Reserve Bank to require that the NationsBank/Bank of America Intermerger Application include a commitment to employment non-discrimination policies which include sexual orientation. Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1161.

[Commending Friends of Dolores Park]
Resolution commending Friends of Dolores Park for outstanding volunteer service and safety efforts sparked by a need for community involvement to address crime and deterioration within the Park. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1162.

[Dolores Park Police Patrol]
Resolution urging the Police Department to institute a twelve hour daily patrol of Dolores Park as soon as possible without the use of overtime pay. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1163.

[Interdepartmental Task Force Directions]
Resolution appointing an Interim Chair to the Interdepartmental Parks Safety Committee; directing it to place top priority on both addressing Dolores Park safety and on establishing a process for community engagement; and designating a liaison to the Board of Supervisors who will provide status reports on a quarterly basis to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1164.

[Supporting the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change]
Resolution supporting the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change as a small but significant means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilize the global atmosphere, and as a necessary first step toward maintaining the health and quality of life for future generations of San Franciscans, and urging Senators Boxer and Feinstein to pursue ratification of this agreement by the Senate. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1165.

[Commending NAACP and Julian Bond]
Resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Board Chairman Julian Bond for their national convention session in Atlanta, Georgia accelerating the volume of interest in AIDS and declaring a state of emergency regarding the spread of AIDS among African Americans. Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1166.

["Waste Wi$e" Program]
Resolution joining the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a partner in its voluntary solid waste reduction "Waste Wi$e" Program. Supervisors Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1167. RequestsforHearings:

[Parking Space Availability in Downtown]
Hearing to consider the impact of the loss of parking spaces in downtown San Francisco due to high-rise developments, live/work loft developments, and airport rental car increases and to mitigate the negative impact the loss of parking spaces on downtown merchants, businesses, and offices. Supervisor Leno presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-1169.

[Utility Undergrounding and Streetlighting]
Hearing to consider and review the status of utility undergrounding projects and opportunities to improve the quality of streetlights in San Francisco. Supervisor Medina presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1170.

[Tree Removal at Justin Herman Plaza]
Hearing to consider the planned tree removal and replacement projects at Justin Herman Plaza and the Embarcadero Roadway between Broadway and Harrison Streets, and Steuart Street between Market and Mission. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-1171. Motions: Referred to Committee

[Budget Analyst - Performance Audits]
Motion amending the agreement between the Budget Analyst and the Board of Supervisors to provide that the Budget Analyst will increase the level of services dedicated to Performance Auditing at a cost of $200,000 annually with initial funding provided in the adopted Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Budget. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1172.

[Audit Priorities]
Motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County Departments. (Companion measure to File 98-1172.) Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1173. Referred to Board

[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. Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee, Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 20, 1998. File 98-1174. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-1119.

[ASO Amendment, Dept of Animal Care and Control]
Ordinance amending Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-99, Department of Animal Care and Control, reflecting he creation of one (1) position, Class 3372, Animal Control Officer; companion measure to File 98-1118. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1120.

[Settlement of Grievance]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the pay grievance of Mark Dorian filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Electrical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO, and the City and County of San Francisco in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00). (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1152.

[Membership List, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.6-9, adding a certain organization to and deleting a certain organization from the membership list of the Department of Public Works. (Department of Public Works) Referred to Rules Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-0934.

[IHSS Contract with Addus Healthcare]
Substitute 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 August 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $14,888,844. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-0935.

[IHSS Contract with IHSS Consortium of S.F.]
Substitute 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 August 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001, with a possible renewal for one year, in the amount of $16,132,813. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1102.

[State Grant, Career Criminal Prosecution Program]
Resolution authorizing retroactively the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept, and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Career Criminal Prosecution", and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1106.

[State Grant, Elder Abuse Victim Services]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of 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 "Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program-Elder Abuse", and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1107.

[State Grant, Victim and Witness Assistance Program]
Resolution authorizing retroactively the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept, and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Victim and Witness Assistance Program", and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1108.

[State Grant, Homicide Victim Services]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of 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 "Special Emphasis Victim Assistance Program-Surviving Families of Homicide Victims", and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1109.

[Extending SRVPP Grant-State Funds]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to accept and expend grant funds made available through the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) for the continued operation of the "Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program (SRVPP)" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1138.

[Grant - State]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Services, to accept and expend retroactively an award of $42,615, from the State Department of Health Services, WIC Program, for one time service infrastructure funding; providing for ratification of action previously taken; waiving indirect costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1139.

[Hold Harmless Agreement]
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to hold Blue Star (North America) Limited and Columbus Line USA, Inc. harmless from all claims arising from an agreement with the San Francisco Port Commission for use of marine terminal facilities at Pier 80. (Port) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 98-1140.

[Permit to Use City Property]
Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Hastings College of the Law which will permit the College to use the San Francisco Superior and Municipal Courts Building at 400 McAllister, specifically three (3) jury rooms and one (1) multi-purpose room (total four (4) rooms), two hours daily at the rate of $35.00 per day beginning August 24, 1998 and ending December 3, 1998. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1141.

[IHSS Contract Extension - 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 July 31, 1998 in the amount of $687,000. (See File 98-0934) (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1144.

[Settlement of Claim]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim by the City and County of San Francisco (against Volume Services, Inc.), for $104,564.25. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-1145.

[Off-Street Parking Lease Agreement for DHS]
Resolution authorizing the lease agreement for off-street parking at 205-13th Street for the Department of Human Services effective the later of August 1, 1998 or upon the date City receives 24-hour notice to vacate their current parking site. (Real Estate Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1146.

[Gift Acceptance - DPH/SFGH]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital to accept and expend a gift (shares of stock estimated at a value of $1.7 million) bequeathed to San Francisco General Hospital from the estate of Kathleen Mason. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-1150.

[Prop J Contract, Laundry Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that the Laundry Services can be performed for the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1151.

[Combined Negotiated Net Amount/Medical Agreement]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Substance Abuse Services, to enter into a Combined Negotiated Net Amount and Drug Medi-Cal Agreement for the term July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 with the State of California, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs in the amount of $15,986,354 as a condition of receiving state funds for substance abuse treatment; holding the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs harmless from any and all claims resulting from the agreement; authorizing and designating the Director of Community Substance Abuse Services to sign said agreement and to approve contract amendments for less than ten percent (10%) of the contracted amount. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Finance Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Newsom, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Office of Citizen Complaints inquiring about the number of complaints received on the topic of Critical Mass and about their follow-up procedures, to the extent such actions may be discussed. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Sheriff requesting updates on efforts to repair showers in the C Pod of the Jail at 425 Seventh Street until the repairs have been completed and whether anything can be done to expedite repairs. By Supervisor Ammiano, that the City Attorney provide copies of documents related to the City Attorney’s investigation of the Alemany Farmer’s Market within five business days of this request. By Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, that the City Attorney, in consultation with the Director of Public Health, draft legislation that would allow City employees who are caring for an immediate family member or domestic partner with a catastrophic illness to accept donations of sick leave or vacation credits from other City employees. By Supervisor Katz, that the City Attorney investigate allegations of sexual orientation discrimination, wrongful termination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and defamation, made by employees of Personal Protective Services, a security contractor hired by the San Francisco Housing Authority pursuant to the Administrative Code, which allows the denial of City contracts to companies that discriminate based on sexual orientation. By Supervisor Katz, that the City Attorney prepare legislation to amend Chapter 39 of the Administrative Code (Integrated Pest Management Policy) to include antimicrobial agents. The extent of the inclusion is define in materials from the Commission on the Environment.

MotionsAdopted

Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: John Joseph Krajewski Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. Mervyn J. Silverstein Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:46 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