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

November 09, 1998

Agenda & Minutes Archive

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

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MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 9, 1998
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Room 404
Regular Meeting

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

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

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

The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisor was noted absent:

Supervisor Brown - 1.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Brown was noted present at 2:26 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to approve the Meeting Minutes of August 3, 1998. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
Privilege of the Floor
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to various guests. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
Introduction of Guests
Supervisor Yaki introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to his Legislative Assistant, Karin Carlson, who will be leaving his office to work in the Mayor's Office.

Supervisor Ammiano introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to David Rice in recognition of his advocation for Scouting for All.

Supervisor Kaufman announced her Legislative Assistant, Erin McGrath, gave birth to a 7 lb. 6 oz. baby boy, James McGrath Wong.
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommendations of the Rules Committee
981486 [Conflict of Interest Code]
Ordinance amending Chapter 58 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending various sections; to add, delete, and change titles of designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes not previously reflected in the Code, including changes made by the City since the last biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code; to refine the disclosure requirements applicable to some designated officials and employees; to clearly identify the filing officer for department heads, and to make nonsubstantive technical changes. (City Attorney)

(Amends Sections 58.4, 58.115, 58.125, 58.130, 58.135, 58.145, 58.150, 58.165, 58.180, 58.195, 58.202, 58.207, 58.210, 58.215, 58.220, 58.235, 58.240, 58.255, 58.260, 58.265, 58.270, 58.272, 58.280, 58.285, 58.290, 58.300, 58.310, 58.315, 58.320, 58.323, 58.325, 58.330, 58.340, 58.345, 58.350, 58.370, 58.375, 58.382, 58.383, 58.385, 58.390, and 58.600.)
Ordinance No. 345-98
FINALLY PASSED
981650 [Theodore Philibosian v. CCSF]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Theodore Philibosian against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $30,000. (City Attorney)

(S.F. Superior Court No. 985-604.)
Ordinance No. 346-98
FINALLY PASSED
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation of Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee
980564 [Bicycle Transit Enhancement Plan] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Medina, Ammiano, Yaki, Leno, Newsom, Brown
Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Article 5B, Section 110 to protect the integrity of existing bicycle facilities and Section 38N to prohibit parking in bicycle lanes, by amending Section 3.14 to conform to the State Vehicle Code definition of bicycle and Section 4 to conform to State Vehicle Code provisions regarding the rights and duties of bicycle riders; amending Administrative Code by adding Section 2.76 to authorize monitored bicycle parking at large public events; amending Planning Code Section 155 to clarify that any bicycle parking requirements under that section will not conflict with Sections 155.1 and 155.2, amending Planning Code Section 155.1 to clarify definition and obligations of responsible City official and landlord and deleting obsolete implementation schedule provisions, by adding Section 155.2 to require bicycle parking in city-owned parking facilities and privately-owned parking garages and adding Section 155.3 to require shower and locker facilities in new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations, and by making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and repealing Traffic Code Sections 97 and 99.

(Adds Traffic Code Article 5B, Sections 110, 38N; amends Sections 3.14, 4; repeals Sections 97 and 99; adds Administrative Code Section 2.76; amends Planning Code Sections 155, 155.1; adds Sections 155.2 and 155.3.) (General Rule exclusion from environmental review.)
Ordinance No. 343-98
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
Recommendation of Rules Committee
981379 [Purchaser's Solicitation Request] Supervisor Katz
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 21.55 to allow the purchaser to use requests for proposals to solicit contracts for combined commodities and services, and for general services.

(Adds Section 21.55.)
Ordinance No. 344-98
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki
Noes: 2 - Medina, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of the Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee
981776 [Contract for Electric Service, Treasure Island]
Ordinance approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the United States, through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration, for the delivery of low cost electric power for use at Treasure Island on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 981776; and approving indemnifying and holding harmless United States against claims arising from the activities of the City under the contract; and waiving requirement of Section 6.57 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving requirement of Section 21.10-1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding guaranteed maximum costs. (Public Utilities Commission)
Ordinance No. 348-98
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
981475 [Contract Modification - Municipal Railway]
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Railway, through the Purchaser, to enter into Contract Modification No. 7 with Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, S.p.A. for design changes not to exceed $2,953,707. (Public Transportation Commission)
Resolution No. 937-98
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
981720 [Street Artist Selling Spaces] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz, Yaki
Resolution designating temporary selling spaces in the downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Art Commission, for the winter holiday season, 1998, beginning on November 15, 1998 and ending on January 15, 1999.
Resolution No. 923-98
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
981751 [Treasure Island Development Authority] Mayor
Resolution approving and authorizing, retroactively, the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Navy whereby the Treasure Island Development Authority will assume certain responsibilities regarding the operation and maintenance of Treasure Island, and the Navy will reimburse the Authority for the costs therefor.
Resolution No. 938-98
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
981765 [Intent to Vacate and Sell - Portion of 23rd Street]
Resolution declaring intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate and sell a portion of 23rd Street located on the west side of Pennsylvania Avenue, setting the hearing date (of December 7, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.) for all persons interested in the proposed vacation and sale, making findings of general plan conformance and consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1, and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith. (Real Estate Department)

(Companion measure to File 981766.)
Resolution No. 914-98
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Recommendation of Finance Committee
981503 [Campaign Consultant Fees]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.543(c) to add a fee schedule for campaign consultants and to require the Ethics Commission to evaluate the fee schedule in 1999 and propose any amendments to the fee schedule to the Board of Supervisors for approval by December 1, 1999. (Ethics Commission)

(Amends Section 16.543(c).)
Ordinance No. 347-98
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Teng, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina
Noes: 2 - Newsom, Yee
Absent: 1 - Brown
PUBLIC COMMENT
Louis Calabro, European American issues;

J. B. Saunders, hangman's noose, assault on political leaders;

Jakkee Bryson, Episcopal Sanctuary shelter issues;

Jane, Episcopal Sanctuary shelter issues;

Jack, Treasure Island developments;

Robin, Central Freeway resolution;

Jenkins;

Scott Halloway, Central Freeway;

Male speaker, Proposition E, four lane off/on ramps;

Tate, HIV does not cause AIDS;

Jesus Gumban, Case Number 108775;

Michael Bellefountaine, HIV, ATZ treatment.
FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.
981854 [Anti-Semitic Graffiti] Supervisors Teng, Katz, Leno, Brown, Yaki, Bierman, Ammiano, Yee, Newsom
Resolution condemning the anti-semitic graffiti directed against Marin County Assembly candidate Russ Weiner and commending and supporting the efforts of the Anti-Defamation League in search of information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 939-98
ADOPTED
981855 [Zimbabwe Homophobia] Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Yaki, Katz, Leno, Medina, Bierman
Resolution condemning the homophobic and repressive government of President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe and expressing San Francisco's support for the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) and their drop-in center.
Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Leno, Medina, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 940-98
ADOPTED
981856 [Headwaters Redwood Forest Pepper Spray Incident] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Medina, Newsom, Bierman
Resolution deploring the United States District Court ruling that the dabbing of pepper spray directly into the eyes of nonviolent protesters constitutes reasonable force.
Supervisors Medina, Newsom, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 941-98
ADOPTED
981857 [Commendation] Supervisors Yee, Yaki, Medina
Resolution commending Tomasita Medal for her commitment to keeping the indigenous sacred ceremonial and burial objects which are housed at the de Young Museum in their current Golden Gate Park location.
Supervisors Yaki, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 942-98
ADOPTED
981858 [Commendation] Supervisor Yee
Resolution commending the Knights of Columbus Golden Gate Council No. 2507, for celebrating its 75th Anniversary.
Resolution No. 943-98
ADOPTED
981859 [Commendation] Supervisor Yee
Resolution commending William Theodore Brantz on being awarded the honor of Eagle Scout.
Resolution No. 944-98
ADOPTED
981860 [Proclamation] Supervisors Ammiano, Yaki, Katz, Medina, Bierman
Resolution declaring October 30, 1998, Fran and Gil Bagot Day.
Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Medina, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 945-98
ADOPTED
981861 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Katz, Teng, Medina, Bierman
Resolution commending the Interfaith Council and the United Educators.
Supervisors Katz, Teng, Medina, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 946-98
ADOPTED
981862 [Proclamation] Supervisor Katz
Resolution proclaiming December 3, 1998 Cyberfest '98 Day.
Resolution No. 947-98
ADOPTED
981863 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Brown, Katz, Ammiano, Yaki, Teng, Medina, Newsom, Bierman
Resolution commending the Clinton Administration for launching a $156 million program to fight AIDS among African Americans and Hispanics.
Supervisors Newsom, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 948-98
ADOPTED
981867 [Needle Exchange Program] Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee, Leno
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.
Motion No. M98-147
APPROVED
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Severed from For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda
981853 [Golden Gate Transit Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program] Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Leno, Medina
Resolution urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to immediately fund its Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program.
Supervisor Newsom requested this item be severed so it could be considered separately.
Resolution No. Tabled
SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.
Supervisors Katz, Leno, Medina requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Resolution be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
IMPERATIVE AGENDA
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 Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions.
[Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
[Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved adoption. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Imperative Resolutions
981891 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Leno, Ammiano, Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Newsom
Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of Bill Glenn, Executive Director of Continuum.
Supervisors Katz, Leno, Ammiano, Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Newsom presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution No. 949-98
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
981892 [Commendation] Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Ammiano, Leno, Yaki
Resolution commending Gerry Adams for the pivotal role that he played in the Irish peace process.
Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Ammiano, Leno, Yaki presented for immediate adoption.
Resolution No. 950-98
Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
981744 [Ammunition Sales Registration] Supervisors Yaki, Leno, Katz
Ordinance amending Police Code by amending Section 618, to require vendors to obtain the thumbprint or fingerprint of persons purchasing firearm ammunition.

(Amends Section 618.)
10/19/98, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 11/18/1998.
11/9/98, SUBSTITUTED.
11/9/98, ASSIGNED to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. City Attorney approved as to form.
981755 [Ammunition Sale Prohibition] Supervisors Yaki, Leno, Katz, Bierman
Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 613.10-2, to prohibit sales of firearm ammunition during the weeks immediately preceding New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July.

(Adds Section 613.10-2.)
10/19/98, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee, expires on 11/18/1998.
11/9/98, SUBSTITUTED.
11/9/98, ASSIGNED to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee. City Attorney approved as to form.
981893 [Youth Services Program Evaluation] Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12M, Sections 12M.1 through 12M.3 requiring contracts between the City and organizations that engage in youth services to contain a performance plan, requiring the organizations to evaluate their performances and requiring youth involvement in the development of the performance plans and evaluations; by adding Section 2A.31 to require designated departments serving youth to develop a performance plan for each youth services program, requiring the department to evaluate the program and requiring youth involvement in the development of the performance plans and evaluations.

(Adds Sections 12M.1 through 12M.3 and Section 2A.31.)
11/9/98, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Health, Family, and Environment Committee, expires on 12/9/1998.
981896 [Waiving Competitive Bid Requirements] Supervisor Medina
Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission's award of contract to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for renovation of play area at Rolph Playground at Potrero Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street.
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee.
Ordinance No. 380-98
Resolutions
981894 [Election/Campaign Finance Independent Review Process] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution directing the San Francisco Ethics Commission to work with the City Attorney's Office to draft a charter amendment to provide for an independent review process for complaints regarding the administration of elections and a fully-funded Department of Elections to ensure accurate and timely reporting of election results and comprehensive enforcement of campaign finance reporting.
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.
981895 [Mortgage Credit Certificates] Supervisor Brown
Resolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of mortgage credit certificates (in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to assist low to moderate income home buyers in San Francisco to purchase their first home).
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
981897 [3 Com Park at Candlestick Point] Mayor
Resolution approving and authorizing a tolling agreement to amend the lease between the City and County, as landlord, and San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd, as tenant of the stadium known as 3 Com Park at Candlestick Point, to extend the period for potential arbitration of the maintenance condition of the stadium; and ratifying prior acts.
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee.
Resolution No. 1019-98
981898 [Street Artists Selling Spaces] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Medina
Resolution designating for six months five selling spaces on Grant Avenue, east side, Post to Sutter Streets, and one selling space on Grant Avenue, west side, Post to Sutter Streets, for street artists certified by the Art Commission, City and County of San Francisco.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 964-98
981899 [Hurricane Mitch] Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Yaki, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Medina
Resolution expressing deepest sympathy of the City and County of San Francisco for the people of Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador for the devastating losses caused by Hurricane Mitch and urging the people of San Francisco to aid in relief efforts to those countries.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 965-98
981900 [Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998] Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Leno, Ammiano, Brown, Medina
Resolution approving the Octavia Boulevard alternative for replacement of the Central Freeway, withdrawing authorization for Caltrans to enact the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1997, repealing Board of Supervisors Resolution 1073-97, reinstating Board of Supervisors Resolution 541-92, urging Caltrans to proceed immediately with the implementation of the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 and urging Caltrans to take down the existing structure as soon as possible.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 1065-98
981901 [Assaults on Public Officials] Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Medina, Teng
Resolution declaring that the City of San Francisco will not tolerate assaults on public officials and urging the San Francisco Police Department to increase police security for the Mayor of San Francisco.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 971-98
981902 [Healthy Families Program] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Teng, Medina
Resolution urging the Healthy Families Program to implement changes in the administration of the program to enroll additional eligible children.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 966-98
981903 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Medina
Resolution commending the California Air Resources Board for requiring sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans to meet the same pollution standards as regular cars.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 967-98
981904 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman, Brown, Newsom, Teng, Medina
Resolution commending Aida Alvarez and the Small Business Administration for their efforts to increase minority and women lending goals.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Resolution No. 968-98
Requests for Hearings
981905 [Public Transportation Plan] Supervisor Yaki
Hearing to consider the long range plan for public transportation in the downtown area.
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.
981906 [Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998] Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Ammiano, Leno
Hearing to consider the coordination and planning needed to implement the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 (Proposition E).
11/9/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Economic Development, Transportation, and Technology Committee.
Motions
981907 [Budget Analyst Report] Supervisors Brown, Bierman
Motion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to prepare a report on the consequences of privatizing the operation and maintenance of the City and County of San Francisco's golf courses.
11/9/98, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Motion No. M98-153
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
981873 [Appropriation, Port Commission]
Ordinance appropriating $6,434,954, Port Commission, from San Francisco Harbor Operating Fund Balance to fund the cost of various capital improvement projects (lease property improvements, cargo berth dredging, preventive maintenance, Ferry building and terminal projects, China Basin shoreline stabilization) for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller)

(Fiscal impact.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 401-98
981874 [Appropriation, Juvenile Probation]
Ordinance appropriating $607,007, Juvenile Probation Department, of Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for salaries, training, professional services, materials and supplies, facilities maintenance and repairs, equipment and services of other departments, for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $126,845 on reserve. (Controller)

(Fiscal impact.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 377-98
981875 [Appropriation, Juvenile Probation]
Ordinance appropriating $412,604, and rescinding $142,853, from Overhead-Budget and $137,045 from Professional Services to provide funds for salaries, fringe benefits, equipment, services of other departments and the creation of one (1) position for the Department of Juvenile Probation for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller)

(Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 981882.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 378-98
981876 [Amendment to Municipal Executives Association MOU]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executive Association and the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to Article lll.E.3, Subsections (B.1) and (E) of the Memorandum of Understanding, to provide internal adjustments for the time period beginning July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Services)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 394-98
981882 [Annual Salary Ordinance Amendment, Juvenile Probation]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), Juvenile Probation Department, reflecting the creation of one position (Class 1372 Special Assistant XVIII). (Department of Human Resources)

(Companion measure to File 981875.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 379-98
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
981841 [Quitclaim Deed, Assessor's Block 3593, Lot 40]
Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed from the City and County of San Francisco to the San Francisco Unified School District, a political subdivision of the State of California, for a portion of Assessor's Block 3593, Lot 40, formerly Treat Avenue north of 20th Street and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)
10/28/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1009-98
981843 [Prop J Contract, Victim Witness Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney's Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (District Attorney)
10/30/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1011-98
981868 [Airport Lease Agreement for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)]
Resolution approving lease agreement for operation of Runway End Identification Lights (REIL), RWY 01L between the United States of America and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
11/3/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1039-98
981869 [Airport Lease Agreement for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)]
Resolution approving lease agreement for Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) between the United States of America and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission)
11/3/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1040-98
981877 [Healthcare for Indigents Program]
Resolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1998-1999 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP Funds for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Department of Public Health)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 975-98
981878 [EPA Water Quality Grant]
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant of up to $150,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Wet Weather and Point Source Pollution Control Projects. (Public Utilities Commission)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health, Family, and Environment Committee.
Resolution No. 1064-98
981879 [Emergency Repair, 19th Street Sewer]
Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on 19th Street from Guerrero to Dolores Streets - $132,602. (Public Utilities Commission)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1013-98
981880 [Emergency Repairs, Moccasin Newark Tower Footings/Corral Hollow Access Roads]
Resolution authorizing expenditure of funds for emergency restoration of supporting soil around Moccasin Newark Transmission Line Tower footings and repair to access roads in Corral Hollow - $750,000. (Public Utilities Commission)

(Fiscal impact.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1014-98
981881 [Transfer to General Fund - PUC/Hetch Hetchy Surplus Funds]
Resolution concurring with the Public Utilities Commission's fact finding that a fund surplus ($42,703,273) exists in the utilities which can be transferred to the General Fund. (Public Utilities Commission)

(Fiscal impact.)
11/4/98, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 1015-98
Requests Granted
By Supervisor Kaufman, that Clerk transmit proposed surplus business tax revenues and business tax credit expansion legislation to Small Business Advisory Commission for review and comment (Files 981812, 981813, 981810).

By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the City's State Lobbyist requesting information why judges and elected officials are required to disclose their residential addresses in addition to their office addresses.

By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the Director of Planning requesting report on permit compliance for two billboards within the City of San Francisco that are posting tobacco advertisements in direct violation of state and local laws.

By Supervisor Newsom, that City Attorney prepare appropriate legislation amending Administrative Code Section 16.508 to allow for campaign contributions to be returned within a longer period than 48 hours.

By Supervisor Brown, that letter be sent to Director of Airport requesting written report on the race and gender composition of the San Francisco International Airport's workforce; such as, (1) total number of men and women currently working on construction projects at the Airport, (2) current work force composition of minorities, women and San Francisco residents at the Airport, (3) work force diversity profile measured in terms of wages earned, hours worked and the number of minorities and women actively working on those projects, (4) percentage of the airport construction work force actually residing in and outside of San Francisco, (5) diversity profile of the Airport's work force and a breakdown of the race and gender of its employees in term of managerial and non-managerial positions and a precise detailing of jobs held by minorities and women; (6) breakdown of the minorities and women employees by number of hours worked, (7) breakdown of San
In Memoriams
Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:

Betty Rosenberg (Supervisor Kaufman)

Nancy MacNair (Supervisor Newsom)

Patricia Cotchett Sadler (By the Entire Board)

Evelyn Welch Shipley (Supervisor Bierman)

Robin Eickman (By the Entire Board)

Mario Meyers, Sr. (Supervisor Brown)

Andrew Joseph Pelletier (Supervisors Leno, Katz)

Carlos Duran (Supervisor Medina)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:45 p.m. adjourned.

Gloria L. Young, Clerk

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

Approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 25, 1999.

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

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