July 20, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive

JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Monday, July 20, 1998 - 2:00 p.m.

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

CALLINGTHEROLL
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisor Medina - 1.

Quorum present.

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

APPROVALOFJOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Teng seconded

By Supervisor Yaki moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 26, 1998, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1.

CONSENTCALENDAR
RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee
Finally Passed

[Contractor Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, providing for contractor permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0890, Ordinance No. 245-98 (Amends Section 202.C.) Finally passed.

[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. 248-98 Finally passed.

[Hotel Tax Protocol Allocation]
Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, to delete the allocation for the Office of Protocol. (Supervisors Kaufman, Ammiano) File 98-0995, Ordinance No. 254-98 (Amends Section 515.1.) Finally passed.

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

[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. 241-98 (Alameda Superior Court No. 786568.) Finally passed.

[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. 252-98 (Superior Court No. 980-740.) Finally passed.

Adopted

[IHSS Contract with Addus Healthcare]
Resolution approving the contract between the City and County 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. (Supervisor Teng) File 98-0934, Resolution No. 573-98 Adopted.

[IHSS Contract with IHSS Consortium of S.F.]
Resolution approving the contract between the City and County 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. (Supervisors Teng, Ammiano) File 98-0935, Resolution No. 574-98 Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsor. RecommendationofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Finally Passed

[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. (Supervisor Brown) File 98-1037, Ordinance No. 256-98 (Adds Section 12D.2-6; Amends Sections 12D.9(A), 12D.10(A), 12D.11(A), 12D.11(A)-(1) and 12D.15(G).) Finally passed.

RecommendationofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Finally Passed

[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. (Planning Commission) File 98-0939, Ordinance No. 249-98 (March 26, 1998 - Planning Department Resolution No. 14606, adopted approving proposed amendment.) Finally passed.

RecommendationofParksandRecreationCommittee Finally Passed

[Periodic Assessment-Parks and Recreation Programs]
Ordinance amending the 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. (Supervisors Newsom, Brown, Medina, Ammiano) File 98-0898, Ordinance No. 247-98 (Adds Section 3.18.) Finally passed.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Ammiano requested to be added as co-sponsor. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Settlement Agreement, Lynne Beeson]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the claim for wages of Lynne Beeson in the amount of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Thirty Cents ($30,353.30). (Department of Human Resources) File 98-0990, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading.

[CCSF, v. Pacific Bell, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of the City and County v. Pacific Bell, et. al, for the receipt of $75,000. (City Attorney) File 98-1077, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading.

[Commercial & Interiors Construction v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Commercial and Interiors Construction, Inc., et al. against the City and County by payment of $285,016.13. (City Attorney) File 98-1103, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 990-209.) Passed on first reading.

[Marlene Joss-Zee and H. Scott Zee v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Marlene Joss-Zee and H. Scott Zee against the City and County by payment of $95,000. (City Attorney) File 98-1104, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 976-774.) Passed on first reading.

[Brenna Bavis v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Brenna Bavis against the City and County by payment of $32,199. (City Attorney) File 98-1105, Ordinance No. (U.S. District Court, No. C95-3969 CRB.) Passed on first reading. Adopted

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, for new two year term ending April 27, 2000. (Rules Committee) File 98-0499, Resolution No. 571-98 (Tuesday Ray, succeeding Charlotte Berk, Seat No. 27104, League of Women Voters, term expired.) Adopted.

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Force, terms to expire on October 28, 1998; and making findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee) File 98-0919, Resolution No. 572-98 (Marybeth Wallace, Coleman Advocates; Thomas Mills, M.D., Noe Courts Coalition; Virginia Handley, The Fund For Animals.) Adopted.

[Gift Acceptance - Union Square Renovation, DPW]
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of $500,000 from the Uptown Parking Corporation to be used to explore the feasibility of renovating Union Square Garage and Plaza. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0977, Resolution No. 576-98 Adopted.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Ethics Commission, for new four-year term ending June 8, 2002. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 98-1008, Resolution No. 577-98 (Isabella Horton Grant, Seat No. 27701, general public, term expired.) Adopted.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee, for new four-year term ending December 22, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 98-1180, Resolution No. 590-98 (Donald Lanier, succeeding himself, Seat No. 26719, U.S Environmental Protection Agency, ex-officio member, term expired.) Adopted.

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee, terms expired, for new two year terms ending July 15, 2000. (Rules Committee) File 98-1181, Resolution No. 591-98 (Gaeta Bell, succeeding herself, Seat No. 23307, at large; Kevin Fox, succeeding himself, Seat No. 23308, at large; Ina Dearman, succeeding herself, Seat No. 23310, organization list.) Adopted.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee, for new four year term ending July 1, 2002; and making findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee) File 98-1182, Resolution No. 613-98 (Mark Galbo, succeeding himself, Seat No. 22604, toxicologist, term expired.) Adopted.

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Shopping Cart Task Force, terms to expire October 28, 1998; making findings waiving residency requirement. (Rules Committee) File 98-1183, Resolution No. 614-98 (John Handley, Seat No. 1, Northern CA. Grocers Association; Barbara Chionsini, Seat No. 4, Lakeshore Homeowners Association.) Adopted.

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Lead Hazard Reduction Citizens Advisory Committee, terms expired, for new four-year terms ending December 22, 2001. (Rules Committee) File 98-1184, Resolution No. 615-98 (Frances Doherty, succeeding herself, Seat No. 26703, painting contractor; Carolyn Gold, succeeding herself, Seat No. 26712, tenant organization; Richard McGuire, succeeding himself, Seat No. 26721, S.F. Housing Authority/ex-officio member.) Adopted.

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

[Annual Budget]
Annual Budget of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 1998-1999. (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.) (July 13, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 20, 1998.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to amend by adopting the People’s Budget utilizing 31 per cent of the Reserve. Motion to amend refused adoption by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Yee - 3. Noes: Supervisors Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - 7. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved to amend the budget to allocate $40,000 to the Ethics Commission for on-line campaign reporting. Motion to amend refused adoption by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Yee - 4. Noes: Supervisors Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki - 6. Absent: Supervisor Medina - 1. The roll was then called on the pending budget and it was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee-2. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. Passed on First Reading

[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.) (July 13, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 20, 1998.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee-2. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1.

[Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999]
Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Annual Appropriations 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.) (July 13, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 20, 1998.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee-2. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. Adopted

[Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds, 1998-1999]
Resolution approving Budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Redevelopment Agency) File 98-0937, Resolution No. 575-98 (July 13, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 20, 1998.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee-2. Absent: Supervisor Medina-1. Finally Passed

[Permit Fees]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, providing for residential permit fees. (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 98-0891, Ordinance No. 246-98 (Amends Section 314.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki-7. Noes: Supervisors Ammiano, Yee-2. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Finally Passed

[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. (Supervisor Kaufman) File 98-0448, Ordinance No. 244-98 (Amends Planning Code Section 1010.) (Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 14633, adopted June 4, 1998.) (General Rule Exclusion from Environmental Review.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. Question Divided; Referred to Committee As Divided

[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) OrdinanceapprovingformofCivicCenterPlazaGaragemanagement agreementandbiddocumentsforrebidpurposes,authorizingand urgingtheDirectorofPropertytoadvertiseaninvitationforbids formanagementoftheCivicCenterPlazaGarageusingtheapproved biddocuments,andapprovingnewparkingratesfortheCivicCenter PlazaGarageascontainedintheapprovedmanagementagreement File 98-1070, Ordinance No. At the request of Supervisor Kaufman, the question was divided with respect to rejecting all bids received for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage so the matter could be considered separately; see File 98-1200. Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to refer, the remainder, as divided, to Finance Committee.

Motion to refer to Committee adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. Passed on First Reading as Divided

[Rejecting Bids]
Ordinance authorizing rejection of all bids received for management of the Civic Center Plaza Garage. File 98-1200, Ordinance No. Passed on first reading as divided by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. FromHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee WithoutRecommendation Finally Passed

[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. 250-98 (Amends Sections 37.2, 37.3 and 37.9.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Housing Discrimination]
Ordinance amending Police Code, to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and other economic discrimination. (Supervisors Brown, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Medina) File 98-0951, Ordinance No. 251-98 (Amends Section 3304.) Finally passed by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. RecommendationofRulesCommittee Ordered Submitted

[Charter Amendment, Customer Service Plan]
Charter amendment (First Draft), adding Section 16.120 to require each department of the City and County to adopt a Customer Service Plan. (Supervisor Newsom) File 98-0825 (July 6, 1998 - Consideration continued to July 20, 1998.) First Draft ordered submitted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Court Compensation]
Ordinance setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for fiscal year 1998-1999 for certain classifications of persons employed by the Municipal Court for the City and County of San Francisco. (Municipal Court) File 98-1062, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Procurement]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to authorize the Purchaser to purchase goods and services under contracts executed by the State of California. (Supervisor Katz) File 98-1085, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 21.46.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. Adopted

[Sale of Surplus Property - Sunol Aqueduct]
Resolution authorizing the sale of Public Utilities Commission surplus real property (approximately 1.47 acres) identified as a portion of the Sunol Aqueduct easement located near Fremont, Alameda County, California to Mission Clay Products Company. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1031, Resolution No. 581-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Sale of Surplus Property - Sunol, Alameda County]
Resolution authorizing the sale of 11,240 square feet of land of Public Utilities Commission surplus property identified as a portion of Assessor Parcel No. 96-115-6-1 located in Sunol, Alameda County, California to the State of California. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1033, Resolution No. 582-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Airport Revenue Bonds]
Resolution approving the issuance of up to $1,400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refinancing certain outstanding 1991 Resolution Bonds and Subordinate Bonds of the Airport Commission issued for the purpose of financing or refinancing certain capital improvements at San Francisco International Airport; approving the maximum interest rate thereon; approving the time for sale of Refunding Bonds as ending December 31, 2001; and approving a maximum number of issues and final maturity date of the sale of Refunding Bonds not later than May 1, 2032. (Airport Commission) File 98-1066, Resolution No. 583-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Emergency Repair Work, PUC-Water Department]
Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for emergency work for operational costs, watershed damage and water treatment costs associated with El Nino storms (estimated at $1,100,614). (Public Utilities Commission) File 98-1069, Resolution No. 584-98 (Fiscal Impact.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Sale of Surplus City-Owned Property]
Resolution confirming sale of surplus City-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works; Assessor’s Block 3807, Lot 12, 7th and Channel Streets and Assessor’s Block 5067, Lot 3, San Bruno Avenue near Campbell Avenue. (Real Estate Department) File 98-1073, Resolution No. 586-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. RecommendationsofHealth,Family&EnvironmentCommittee Adopted

[Hospital Provider Services Agreement]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to execute an agreement, including indemnification, binding arbitration, and limited authority for the Director of Public Health to execute amendments, for the provision of hospital services to the members of the San Francisco Health Plan effective retroactive to July 1, 1998. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1029, Resolution No. 579-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Hospital Provider Services Agreement]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to execute an agreement, including indemnification, binding arbitration, and limited authority for the Director of Public Health to execute amendments, for the provision of hospital services to the members of Foundation Health Systems Affiliates effective retroactive to July 1, 1998. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1030, Resolution No. 580-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed on First Reading

[Department of Public Health Membership]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, adding certain organizations to the membership list of the Department of Public Health. (Department of Public Health) File 98-1028, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 16.6-10.) Passed on first reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. Adopted

[Statute of Limitations]
Resolution approving the waiver of the applicable statute of limitations in Penske Truck Leasing Co., Inc. v. City and County. (City Attorney) File 98-1027, Resolution No. 578-98 (San Francisco Municipal Court No. 146-915.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Jose Medina to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board for unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June, 30, 1999. (Rules Committee) File 98-1075, Resolution No. 588-98 (succeeding Leslie Katz, Seat No. 10303, alternate position, resigned.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2.

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing Supervisor Gavin Newsom to the Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2000. (Rules Committee) File 98-1101, Resolution No. 594-98 (Seat No. 10306, alternate position.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Genie Bowie, Section 8 housing; Tate Swindell, against death penalty; Derek St. Pierre, public space and social accountability; Bruce Allison, supports Section 8 housing; Sandra Stewart, replacement of housing units; Martina Gillis, People’s budget; Mark Goworth, supporting Omega Boys Club; Kim Mitchell, press attacks on minorities; Aaron Johnson, press attacks on excons; Rebecca Vilkomerson, Women’s Budget; Kevin Robinson, supporting TURF Program; Joyce Armstrong, supporting TURF Program; Allan Robbins, supporting TURF Program; Richard Carroll; supporting Housing Authority Director; Michael Belefonte, supporting People’s Budget; Vera Kennedy, supporting TURF Program; Rev. Norman Fong, supporting Housing Authority; Ms. Lee, supporting Housing Authority Director; Mr. Butler, supporting TURF Program;]
Michael Vanderhoist, supporting Housing Authority; Susan Lavara, supporting People’s Budget; Female speaker, supporting TURF Program; Pastor Otis Walker, supporting Housing Authority Director; Female speaker, opposing police behavior; Mr. Christopher, supporting public housing residents; Shirley Berg, supporting Housing Authority; Ms. McCann, supporting Housing Authority; Bernal Guthrie, supporting Housing Authority; Rosemary, supporting Housing Authority Director; Katie Brackenridge, concerns about Mission Playground; Yovanny Chamberlin, concerns about Mission Playground; Lou, concerns about Mission Playground; Erica Raman, concerns about Mission Playground; Julio Dowd, Mayor’s Taxi Task Force report; Joy Asante, concerns about Mission Playground; Joe Wilson, thanks for budget support for youth programs. 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.

SeveredFromForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Supervisor Yaki requested that the following measure be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar and considered separately. Consideration Continued

[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. (Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Brown, Katz) File 98-1163, Resolution No. (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved to continue consideration to July 27, 1998. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leno, Brown, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors. The Board thereupon resumed its consideration of the following items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar. ForAdoptionWithoutCommitteeReferenceCalendar Adopted

[Nations Bank/Bank of America Intermerger]
Resolution urging the Federal Reserve Bank to require that the Nations Bank/Bank of America Intermerger Application include a commitment to employment non-discrimination policies which include sexual orientation. (Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Yaki) File 98-1161, Resolution No. 602-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[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. (Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Bierman, Brown, Katz) File 98-1162, Resolution No. 603-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[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.

(Supervisors Newsom, Leno, Brown, Katz) File 98-1164, Resolution No. 605-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[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. (Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Yaki, Ammiano, Brown, Katz) File 98-1165, Resolution No. 606-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

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

[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, Leno, Yaki, Ammiano, Brown) File 98-1166, Resolution No. 607-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

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

["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, Leno, Ammiano, Brown) File 98-1167, Resolution No. 608-98 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Brown 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. (Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee, Leno) File 98-1174, Motion No. M98-93 (July 13, 1998 - Introduced in Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of Russian Hill Summit at 1035-37, 39, 41, 43 and 45 Vallejo Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lots 42, 43 and 44 in Assessor’s Block No. 150, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1 subject to Planning Commission variance decision Case No. 96.089V. (Department of Public Works) File 98-1154, Motion No. M98-92 (July 8, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 230, 234, 236 Ritch Street, 33, 35 Zoe Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 92A in Assessor’s Block No. 3776, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 98-1175, Motion No. M98-94 (July 13, 1998 - Referred to Board for consideration on July 20, 1998.) Adopted.

The foregoing items on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Medina, Newsom-2. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Board

[Bond Special Election]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County of San Francisco a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of the City and County in the principal amount of $502,515,000 for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of a new health care facility to replace Laguna Honda Hospital, including funding for improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, Laguna Honda Hospital; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; waiving the requirements of Section 2.32 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of the resolution to the Citizens’ Bond Screening Committee; waiving the time limit requirements of Sections 2.31 and 2.34 of the Administrative Code relating to time of introduction and adoption of the resolution of public intent and necessity before the election; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirements for General Plan Referral Reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Sections 300 and 305 of the Municipal Elections Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election ; consolidating the Special Election with the Consolidated General Election already scheduled for November 3, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the Consolidated General Election scheduled for November 3, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor presented. File 98-1196. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this item be considered by the Board at a Special Meeting on July 23, 1998, Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. No objection and motion Adopted.

[Bond Special Election]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County a proposition to partially rescind general bond obligation indebtedness heretofore approved by the voters in 1992 of the City and County, to provide loans for the seismic strengthening of unreinforced masonry buildings devoted to affordable housing and to market-rate residential, commercial and institutional uses, in the principal amount of $300,000,000, waiving the requirements of Section 2.32 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of the resolution to the Citizens’ Bond Screening Committee; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirement for General Plan Referral Reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Sections 300 and 305 of the Municipal Elections Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and procedure for voting for or against the proposition; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the special election with the Consolidated General Election already scheduled for November 3, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the consolidated general election scheduled for November 3, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman presented. File 98-1199. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this item be considered by the Board at a Special Meeting on July 23, 1998, Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. No objection and motion Adopted.

Referred to Committee

[Restricted Parking - Construction Activity]
Ordinance amending Article 3 of the Traffic Code by amending Section 33.1A thereof, extending the date that this Section shall be in effect to June 20, 1999. Supervisors Yaki, Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, Technology Committee.

File 98-1201.

[Temporary Parking Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI, Part II of the Traffic Code by amending Section 33.1 regarding temporary no-parking signs to include a contact person and telephone number for information regarding the reasons for the restrictions. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1202.

[Zoning Map Amendment-Brannan Street/Fourth Street Draft Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property within a portion of Assessor’s Block 3787, which block is bounded by Fourth Street, Brannan Street, Third Street, and Townsend Street, to change the height and bulk district classification from a 50-X to a 65-X Height and Bulk District, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation Technology Committee.

File 98-1203.

[Temporary Parking Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI, Part II of the Traffic Code by amending Section 33.1A, regarding temporary no-parking signs to include a contact person and telephone number for information regarding the reasons for the restrictions; companion measure to Files 98-1202, 98-1239. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1240.

[Temporary Parking Restrictions]
Ordinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI, Part II of the Traffic Code by amending Section 33, regarding temporary no-parking signs to include a contact person and telephone number for information regarding the reasons for the restrictions; companion measure to Files 98-1202, 98-1240. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1239. Referred to Board

[Laguna Honda General Obligation Bonds]
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco of a health care facility to replace Laguna Honda Hospital and all other works, property and structures necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, including funding for the improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, the Laguna Honda Hospital, and that the estimated cost of $502,515,000 for such municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and county and will require the incurring of bonded indebtedness. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor presented. File 98-1195. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Ammiano, moved that this item be considered by the Board at a Special Meeting on July 23, 1998, Board Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. No objection and motion Adopted.

[Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program]
Resolution urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program. Supervisor Leno presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1204.

[Commending James Haas]
Resolution commending James W. Haas for ten years of leadership in replacing the Embarcadero Freeway with a landscaped roadway and public open space. Supervisors Leno, Teng, Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1205.

[Commending San Francisco]
Resolution commending San Francisco for being the Number One City in America for adults to live in. Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1206. Referred to Committee

[Stop Signs]
Resolution establishing three stop signs at the northeast, southeast and southwest corners of Buchannan and Chestnut. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1207. Referred to Board

[Condemning Persecution of Chinese in Indonesia]
Resolution condemning the persecution, racial violence and sexual brutality against ethnic Chinese in Indonesia and urging our congressional representatives to call for a full investigation into these atrocious acts of violence and pressure the Indonesian government for a full investigation to seek accountability and justice. Supervisors Teng, Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1208.

[Commending Sing Tao Daily]
Resolution commending Sing Tao Daily for its outstanding work in keeping the Chinese Community informed and declaring August 1, 1998, "Sing Tao Daily Day" in San Francisco on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary. Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Katz, Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1209. Referred to Committee

[Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority]
Resolution authorizing the incorporation of the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority pursuant to the Golden Gate Park Revitalization Act, approved by the voters on June 2, 1998; authorizing the set aside of certain real property to be under the Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority’s jurisdiction; and approving and ratifying certain actions in connection therewith. Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman presented. Referred to Parks and Recreation Committee.

File 98-1210. Referred to Board

[National Lesbian and Gay Health Association]
Resolution extending admiration and appreciation for the valuable contributions of the National Lesbian and Gay Health Association during its 20th Anniversary. Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1211.

[Supporting H.R. 3495 and S. 885]
Resolution supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 3495 and United States Senate Bill 885 which provide for "Fair ATM Fees For Consumers" and urging that San Francisco’s state and federal elected officials, and lobbyists support and lobby on behalf of these proposed bills. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1212.

[Condemning Anti-Domestic Partners Legislation]
Resolution condemning Congressman Franklin Riggs’ (R-Windsor) proposed legislation which would deny federal funding to local city and state governments which have enacted domestic partners ordinances. Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Teng, Katz, Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1213.

[Grant, State]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of $100,000 which includes indirect costs of $5,000 and audit costs of $1,300 for a project designated "Suppression of Drug Abuse in the Schools". Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1214.

[Exchange of Vintage Transit Equipment]
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Transportation Department to enter into an agreement exchanging California Street Cable Car #59, a vintage transit vehicle, for New Orleans Streetcar #456. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1215.

[Commending Judy Hewson, RN, MPH, PHN]
Resolution commending Judy Hewson, RN, MPH, PHN, for 31 years of dedication and service to the people of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1216.

[Commending Amelia Ashley-Ward]
Resolution commending Amelia Ashley-Ward for receiving the "Publisher of the Year" Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Supervisors Brown, Leno, Teng, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1217.

[Commending Agnes Morton]
Resolution commending Agnes Morton as she retires from 30 years of nursing and for her dedication to providing optimum health care to San Francisco residents. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1218.

[Honoring the Human Rights Campaign Foundation]
Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for Combating Homophobia and Discrimination. Supervisors Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1219. Referred to Committee

[Grant - Private Funds]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to apply for, retroactively, accept and expend $600,000 over 3 years in funds from the Center on Crime, Communities, and Culture to support the Resolve to Stop the Violence Project. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 98-1220. Referred to Board

[Recognizing Desmond and Valetta Heslet]
Resolution recognizing the many loving contributions to the people of San Francisco made by Desmond and Valetta Heslet, two unique individuals whose beautiful gardens and charming cottages continue to enhance the uniqueness that is San Francisco. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar July 27, 1998. File 98-1221. RequestsforHearings:

[Methadone Access Waiver]
Hearing to consider the status of the City’s efforts to establish a methadone access waiver, to examine progress and to identify and formulate next steps. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1222.

[Racial Violence Against Chinese in Indonesia]
Hearing to consider the racial violence and sexual brutality against ethnic Chinese in Indonesia and to increase awareness of what is happening in Indonesia and allow for testimony from the community, sharing personal testimony with our Congressional Representatives and urging them to conduct a full investigation of the allegations of ongoing attacks and violence. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1223.

[Personal Assisted Employment Services Program]
Hearing to consider the proposed implementation of the Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Program. Supervisor Yee presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.

File 98-1224.

[Confidentiality of Medical Records]
Hearing to consider the confidentiality of medical records, and to examine the security measures utilized by contract vendors for transcription services. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1225.

[Public Golf Courses]
Hearing to consider what can be done to improve the state of San Francisco’s public golf courses. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Parks and Recreation Committee.

File 98-1226.

[16th Street/Mission BART Station]
Hearing to consider the public health and safety in the area surrounding the 16th Street Mission BART Station. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee File 98-1227.

[Sick Building Syndrome]
Hearing to consider the concerns of poor indoor air quality in buildings which house City and County employees (often referred to as the Sick Building Syndrome). Supervisors Katz, Bierman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1228. Motions: Referred to Board

[Waiving Rule 5.40]
Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the financing of improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor presented. Referred to Board special meeting July 23, 1998, Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. File 98-1193.

[Waiving Rule 5.27]
Motion suspending Rule 5.27 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting one week for public inspection prior to their hearing, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the financing of improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor presented. Referred to Board special meeting July 23, 1998, Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. File 98-1194.

[Waiving Rule 5.40]
Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the partial recession of general obligation bond authority for the Seismic Safety Loan Program of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor presented. Referred to Board special meeting July 23, 1998, Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. File 98-1197.

[Waiving Rule 5.27]
Motion suspending Rule 5.27 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting one week for public inspection prior to their hearing, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the partial recession of general obligation bond authority for the Seismic Safety Loan Program of the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Mayor presented. Referred to Board special meeting July 23, 1998, Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole. File 98-1198. Referred to Committee

[Audit Priorities]
Substitute motion adopting a proposed schedule of audits to be conducted of programs of City and County Departments. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1173. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 98-1176.

[Settlement of Grievance, Fariba Mahmoudi]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the pay grievance of Fariba Mahmoudi filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO, and the City and County of San Francisco in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($16,826.50). (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1179.

[Appropriation, Administrative Services]
Ordinance appropriating $30,100,000, Administrative Services, from Convention Facilities Fund Balance to finance land acquisition, improvements, and tenant relocation for the Moscone Convention Center expansion, for fiscal year 1998-99. RO #98008. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 98-1156.

[Assessment Costs, Sidewalk and Curb Repairs]
Resolution confirming report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Sections 707 and 707.1 of the Public Works Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a Revolving Fund. (Department of Public Works) Scheduled for public hearing before Board on August 10, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. File 98-1177.

[Special Assessment Liens, Building Inspection]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent charges for code enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102.1, 102.2, 102.3, 102.14, 102.15, 102.16, 102.17, 102.18 et seq., 108.8 and Section 110 Tables I-G, and I-K, of the San Francisco Building Code, submitted by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection for services rendered by said Department the costs thereof having accrued pursuant to the code violations referenced above. (Department of Building Inspection) Scheduled for public hearing before Board on July 27, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. File 98-1178.

[Rescission of Tax Deed for Public Auction Sale]
Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel the tax deed issued to the purchaser of 43 Crescent Avenue (Parcel No. 34-5746-012; Block 5746, Lot 012) following the September 26, 1997 public auction of tax defaulted property and to refund the bid amount to the purchaser. (Treasurer/Tax Collector) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 98-1185.

[Unlitigated Claim, Business Software Alliance]
Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Business Software Alliance by payment of $25,632.65. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 98-1186.

[Healthy Cities Project]
Resolution supporting the San Francisco Healthy Cities CHIPPS Senior Injury Prevention Collaborative Project. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 98-1187.

[State Grant, Drug Abatement Program]
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council of the City and County of San Francisco to implement a Drug Abatement Program for the purposes of applying for funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the twelve month period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. (Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Council) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Svcs Committee.

File 98-1188.

[Prop J Contract, Budget Analyst]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that Budget Analyst Services can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Clerk of the Board) Referred to Finance Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Yee, that City Attorney investigate allegations of harassment of the vendors at the Alemany Farmers Market,and forward the results of such investigation to the Board of Supervisors. By Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Housing Authority and the Director of the Redevelopment Agency urging them to begin negotiations with planning staff at the Presidio and Treasure Island to secure agreements to set aside a percentage of rental units for recipients of tenant-based subsidy programs such as Section 8 and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). By Supervisor Bierman, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director of the Department of Public Health requesting follow-up information on the June 1998 Status Report on the San Francisco Mental Health Plan by estimating the potential cost of emergency mental health care for clients not covered by the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 General Fund Allocation. By Supervisors Katz, Bierman that the City Attorney draft legislation which directs the City and County to ensure that the air quality of buildings that house City and County employees meets existing regulations and guidelines, including those promulgated by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHREA), and the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA). See also File 98-1228.

MotionsAdopted

Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Tom Steel (Entire Board) Michael Meyer (Supervisor Kaufman) Clarence Kreiger (Supervisor Kaufman) Margery Levy (Supervisor Ammiano) Bishop Lonnie C. Patton (Supervisor Brown) Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 5:05 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 JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Thursday, July 23, 1998 - 1:30 p.m. The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in special session on the above date with President Barbara Kaufman presiding.

CALLINGTHEROLL
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisor Newsom - 1.

Quorum present.

SupervisorNewsomExcusedFromAttendance The Clerk stated Supervisor Newsom requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Teng, seconded

By Supervisor Yaki, moved to excuse Supervisor Newsom from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom - 1. BoardofSupervisorsSittingasaCommitteeoftheWhole Hearing Held

[Public Hearing]
Hearing to consider items concerning Laguna Honda Hospital Bonds and partial rescission of Seismic Safety Loan Program Bonds. Files 98-1193, 98-1194, 98-1195, 98-1196, 98-1197, 98-1198, 98-1199 The following persons were granted privilege of the floor: Kathleen Harrington, Kent Cleveland, Gordon Chinn, Joe Donohue, Director of St. Boniface campaign, Mrs. Bland Platt, supporting decision to table partial rescission of Seismic Safety Loan Program. Lee Ann Monfredini, supporting bond measure; Bernard Choden, in support; Richard Ow,opposing passthrough to renters; Norma Satten,in support; Lenora Hamilton, opposing passthrough to seniors; Rebecca Graff, opposing impact on seniors; Lucille Flato, opposing passthrough to renters; Karen Talbot, in support; Jean Taggart, in support; Jim Hewitt, opposed to impact on seniors; Shirley Bailey, opposing passthrough to renters; Charles Levinson, in support; Joan Braconi, in support; Joe O’Donohue, in support; Woman, opposed to passthrough to Seniors; Kay Bromley, in support; Sister Miriam Walsh, in support; Dale Butler, in support; Brook Turner support 50% passthrough for this and all future bonds; Reva Olson, in support, oppose passthrough; Frederick Hobson, in support, oppose passthrough; Janeen Nadeen, supports postponement; Allen White, in support; Donna Tallene, in support; Jim Chappell, recommends six-month study; Dorice Murphy, in support. There being no further speakers, the hearing was closed. CommitteeoftheWholeRiseandReportWithoutRecommendation Adopted

[Waiving Rule 5.40]
Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the financing of improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1193, Motion No. M98-95 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1.

[Waiving Rule 5.27]
Motion suspending Rule 5.27 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting one week for public inspection prior to their hearing, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the financing of improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1194, Motion No. M98-96 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1.

[Laguna Honda General Obligation Bonds]
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco of a health care facility to replace Laguna Honda Hospital and all other works, property and structures necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes, including funding for the improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, the Laguna Honda Hospital, and that the estimated cost of $502,515,000 for such municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require the incurring of bonded indebtedness. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1195, Resolution No. 569-98 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. Passed on First Reading as Amended

[Bond Special Election]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County of San Francisco a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of the City and County in the principal amount of $502,515,000 for the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction of a new health care facility to replace Laguna Honda Hospital, including funding for improvements to Laguna Honda Hospital in the areas appurtenant to, or which provide access to, Laguna Honda Hospital; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; waiving the requirements of Section 2.32 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of the resolution to the Citizens’ Bond Screening Committee; waiving the time limit requirements of Sections 2.31 and 2.34 of the Administrative Code relating to time of introduction and adoption of the resolution of public intent and necessity before the election; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirements for General Plan Referral Reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Sections 300 and 305 of the Municipal Elections Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest thereof; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the Special Election with the Consolidated General Election already scheduled for November 3, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the Consolidated General Election scheduled for November 3, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1196, Ordinance No. Supervisor Teng, seconded

By Supervisor Yaki, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title. Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. Passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1. Tabled

[Waiving Rule 5.40]
Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the partial recession of general obligation bond authority for the Seismic Safety Loan Program of the City and County of San Francisco. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1197, Motion No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1.

[Waiving Rule 5.27]
Motion suspending Rule 5.27 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting one week for public inspection prior to their hearing, measures necessary to place on the November 1998 ballot a proposition relating to the partial recession of general obligation bond authority for the Seismic Safety Loan Program of the City and County of San Francisco. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Mayor) File 98-1198, Motion No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1.

[Bond Special Election]
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 3, 1998, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City and County a proposition to partially rescind general bond obligation indebtedness heretofore approved by the voters in 1992 of the City and County, to provide loans for the seismic strengthening of unreinforced masonry buildings devoted to affordable housing and to market-rate residential, commercial and institutional uses, in the principal amount of $300,000,000, waiving the requirements of Section 2.32 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of the resolution to the Citizens’ Bond Screening Committee; waiving certain requirements of Sections 2A.52 and 2A.53 of the Administrative Code relating to the requirement for General Plan Referral Reports; waiving the requirements of Sections 2.30-1, 3.20, 3.21 and 3.22 of the Administrative Code relating to the submission of proposed capital improvement projects to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; waiving the requirements of Sections 300 and 305 of the Municipal Elections Code relating to rules for submission of ordinances and charter amendments by the Board of Supervisors; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and procedure for voting for or against the proposition; prescribing notice to be given of such election; consolidating the special election with the Consolidated General Election already scheduled for November 3, 1998; providing that the election precincts, voting places and officers for election shall be the same as for the consolidated general election scheduled for November 3, 1998; and waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by San Francisco Municipal Elections Code Section 510. (Supervisors Brown, Medina, Teng, Newsom, Leno, Katz, Yaki, Bierman) File 98-1199, Ordinance No. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to table. Tabled by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Newsom-1.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:54 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