February 17, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive

City and County of San Francisco

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

MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Special Meeting

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

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

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ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in special session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Katz, Newsom, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 2:01 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:04 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
	Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to approve the December 14, 1998 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki Absent: 3 - Katz, Newsom, Yee

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee

990017	[Roger Contreras v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Roger Contreras against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $28,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 992-262.)
	Ordinance No. 22-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990018	[Yee v. CCSF]
	Ordinance authorizing the City to dismiss with prejudice City’s cross-complaint against sub-contractors Tight Access Excavation ("Tight Access"), D.W. Young Construction (D.W. Young"), Marineship Service and D.W. Young Construction/Marinship Construction, joint venture (collectively "Marinship"), Frank and Grossman and Lombardi Construction ("Lombardi") from the consolidated actions entitled Yee v. City and County of San Francisco, and consolidated actions. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 980-740.)
	Ordinance No. 23-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990073	[Yerba Buena Pizza Corporation v. CCSF]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of the litigation of Yerba Buena Pizza Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco by paying the petitioner the amount of $150,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 996-016.)
	Ordinance No. 24-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990074	[Michelina Pesenti, et al., v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Michelina Pesenti against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $45,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 992-703.)
	Ordinance No. 25-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990111	[Katrina Garrett, et al. v. CCSF, et. al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Katrina Garrett against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $83,500.00. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 992-148.)
	Ordinance No. 26-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990112	[Frank Massimillo/Rosa Tarangioli v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Frank Massimillo and Rosa Tarangioli against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $232,500. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 993-345.)
	Ordinance No. 27-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990113	[Frederick Howard/Chantia Howard, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Frederick Howard and Chantia Howard against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $75,000.00. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 985-9375.)
	Ordinance No. 28-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990114	[Janice and Wayne Racek, v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Janice and Wayne Racek against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $3,159,526.00. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 996-715.)
	Ordinance No. 21-99
	FINALLY PASSED

990117	[TRM Corporation v. CCSF]
	Ordinance authorizing the City to release, contractors and architects on remodeling and seismic safety improvements project at California Palace of the Legion of Honor, as consideration for settlement of the action known as TRM Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 978-229.)
	Ordinance No. 29-99
	FINALLY PASSED

	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 2 - Katz, Yee

REGULAR AGENDA

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee

982131	[Union Square Public Parking Garage 1999 Lease]	Supervisor Kaufman
	Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease of the Union Square Public Parking Garage, a supplemental park maintenance agreement, an amendment to the lease of the Sutter-Stockton Garage and an amendment to a 1993 payment agreement; approving the issuance of City of San Francisco Uptown Parking Corporation Parking Revenue Bonds and authorizing and ratifying the execution and delivery of documents reasonably necessary for the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings of consistency with the San Francisco General Plan; all in connection with the financing of improvements to and the expansion of the Union Square Public Parking Garage and of improvements to Union Square Park.
	Ordinance No. 34-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 2 - Katz, Yee

Appointment of President Pro Tempore
	At the request of the President, Supervisor Katz assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor on the following matter.

981796	[ATM Surcharges]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Medina, Yee
	Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 648.1 to prohibit a financial institution from imposing a surcharge on non-account holders who use ATMs of the financial institutions that are located in San Francisco. (Adds Section 648.1.)
	Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Ordinance be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Bierman, Yee

	The President resumed the Chair.

990041	[Amendment to 1997-2001 MOU, American Physicians and Dentists, Bargaining Unit 8-CC]	Supervisor Leno
	Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 259-97 to implement the provisions of an arbitrator’s award amending the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 8-CC to be effective July 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources) (Fiscal impact.)
	Ordinance No. 30-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz

990042	[Amendment to 1997-2001 MOU, American Physicians and Dentists, Bargaining Unit 11-AA]
	Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 258-97 to implement the provisions of an arbitrator’s award amending the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the City and County of San Francisco for Bargaining Unit 11-AA to be effective July 1, 1998. (Department of Human Resources) (Fiscal impact.)
	Ordinance No. 31-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz

990043	[Amendment to 1998-2001 MOU, Teamsters Local 856]
	Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 856 and the City and County of San Francisco to correct a clerical error by adding Classification 3372 Animal Control Officer and deleting Classification 3370 Animal Care Attendant in the listing of classifications having one year probationary period as set forth in Article II.B probationary period effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources)
	Ordinance No. 32-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz

990044	[Amendment to 1998-2001 MOU, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association]
	Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the City and County of San Francisco to add Appendix D: Leave of Absences, in order to correct a clerical error of omission. (Department of Human Resources)
	Ordinance No. 33-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz

990049	[Federal Funding - Community Development]	Mayor
	Resolution approving the 1999 Community Development Program authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City’s 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and program income generated by Mayor’s Office of Community Development, Mayor’s Office of Housing and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency up to $65,941,040 which include indirect costs of $124,015; approving expenditure schedules for recipient departments and agencies and for indirect costs, and, determining no environmental evaluation is required, authorizing the receipt and deposit in unreserved fund balances of 1999 CDBG entitlement funds in excess of $25,123,000; placing $503,475 on reserve.
	Supervisor Brown requested to be excused from voting on this matter.
	Resolution No. 90-99

	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to excuse Supervisor Brown from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	The roll was then called on the pending resolution.
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Brown

990078	[Federal Funding - Emergency Shelter Program]
	Resolution approving the 1999 Emergency Shelter Grants Program and Expenditure Schedule and authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City and City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept, and expend a $891,000 entitlement under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; placing $120,350 on reserve. (Mayor)
	Resolution No. 109-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

990079	[Federal Funding - Home Program]
	Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept and administer a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a total amount not to exceed $7,079,000 for the HOME Program authorized under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625, and approving the HOME Program description as described in the 1999 action plan for San Francisco’s consolidated plan. Indirect costs associated with the acceptance of this grant funds will be paid by the Community Development Block Grant funds. (Mayor)
	Resolution No. 110-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

990155	[Bayshore-Hester Surplus Funds Declaration]
	Resolution making a declaration of a surplus in the improvement fund for the Bayshore-Hester assessment district and directing disbursement of such surplus. (Mayor)
	Resolution No. 119-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee

990173	[Grant Funds - Bay Area Trail System]	Mayor
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works (DPW) to accept and expend a grant from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for improvements to the Bay Trail, approving the ABAG Bay Trail grant contract, authorizing the Director of DPW to execute the Bay Trail grant contract, making findings of conformity of the Bay Trail improvements with the General Plan, and urging all relevant City departments, agencies and commissions to move expeditiously in approving any Bay Trail improvements related to this ABAG grant.
	Resolution No. 120-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Appointment of President Pro Tempore
	At the request of the President, Supervisor Yee assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor on the following matter.

Recommendations of the Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee

981871	[Liquor License, 853 Valencia Street]
	Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine-public premises alcoholic beverage control license to Shawna Lee and Jean-Paul Billault, for the Rooster, located at 853 Valencia Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code.
	Resolution No. 114-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Yaki, Yee

	The President resumed the Chair.

982095	[Liquor License, 2630 Bayshore Boulevard]
	Determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to PND Stores, Inc. dba MacFrugal’s Bargains Closeouts, located at 2630 Bayshore Boulevard, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code.
	Resolution No. 117-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

990025	[Liquor License Modification, 1509-11 Hyde Street, ABC File 41-294410]
	Approving the request of removing the conditions imposed on the conditional alcoholic beverage license for Peter Duc-Tho Hoang and Eric Meuse for The Hyde Street Seafood House & Raw Bar, located at 1509-11 Hyde Street, in accordance with Section 23803 of the California Business and Professions Code.
	Resolution No. 118-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Appointment of President Pro Tempore
	At the request of the President, Supervisor Yee assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor on the following matter.

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee

981362	[Kaiser Hospital Pedestrian Bridge]
	Resolution granting revocable permission to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc. to construct a pedestrian bridge across Geary Boulevard between Broderick and Divisadero Streets connecting two (2) Kaiser outpatient clinic buildings at 2290 Geary Boulevard and a new bridge anchorage building, adjacent to the existing parking garage, at the south side of Geary Boulevard and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works)
	Resolution No. 113-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Bierman, Yee

	The President resumed the Chair.

981937	[Central Freeway Project Office]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman
	Resolution establishing a Central Freeway Project Office to oversee the implementation of the Octavia Boulevard alternative for replacing the Central Freeway, setting forth the roles and responsibilities of various City departments and agencies for project coordination, administration of project funds, and implementation of the Central Freeway Replacement Act of 1998, and establishing timelines for project milestones.
	Resolution No. 115-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Kaufman Absent: 1 - Teng

981983	[Central Freeway Land Transfer]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Leno, Bierman
	Resolution urging the State of California to transfer the Central Freeway right-of-way between Turk and Market Streets to the City and County of San Francisco so that the right-of-way, or proceeds from the sale thereof, can be used to create a replacement system of City streets and/or to construct affordable housing in accordance with the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 and urging San Francisco’s Legislative Delegation to introduce legislation to effect such a transfer as soon as possible.
	Resolution No. 116-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee Absent: 1 - Teng

990116	[Marine Terminal Agreement, Port - Mexican Line Ltd.]
	Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to hold harmless the Mexican Limited (a wholly owned affiliate of Transportation Maritima Mexicana) harmless from all claims arising from an agreement with the San Francisco Port Commission for use of marine terminal facilities at Pier 80. (Port)
	Resolution No. 111-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Teng

Appointment of President Pro Tempore
	At the request of the President, Supervisor Yee assumed the Chair for a brief period. President Ammiano resumed the Chair shortly thereafter.

PUBLIC COMMENT
	Sox Kitashima, Day of Remembrance: Julie Hatta, letter from YWCA and GFTA funding; Rev. Gary Barbaree, Day of Remembrance; Karen Kai, Japanese YWCA, Day of Remembrance; Abdulla Megahed, homeless, police harassment; J. B. Saunders, Black History Month; L. Schlogel, Municipal Railway; Betty Walker, permanent housing for fire victims; Daniel Pieste, homeless; Jakkee Bryson, Episcopal Sanctuary report, welfare workfare fraud, stop light in front of City Hall; Dave Mcguire, emergency from single room occupancy fires; Male speaker, fire victim, housing need; Enka Espinosa, permanent housing; James Tracy, replacement of permanent housing for victims of fires; Male speaker, long term housing; Jesse Turner, housing; Rboert J. Gray, hotel abusive tactics; Marisa Raymond, fire victim, retrival of belongings; Lisa Caramat, fire victim, permanent housing; Bill Sorro, single room occupancy fires; Chris Daly, SRO hotel fire disaster relief, 21-28 day limit; Nick Pagovlatos, assistance to hotel fire victims, code enforcement; Amie Fishmon, SRO fire disaster response plan; Male speaker, victim of Hartland Hotel fire, code violation; Female speaker, victim of Hartland Hotel fire, code violation; Male speaker, voucher hotel; Female speaker, homeless agenda

CLOSED SESSION

Conference with City Attorney - Litigation
	[Convene in Closed Session] Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from the City Attorney as permitted by Government Code regarding the following litigation:

990239	[Potential Litigation]
	Potential litigation as plaintiff regarding the merger of TCI and AT&T, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). (City Attorney)
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that the Board convene in closed session. No objection and motion carried.
	HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION.

	[Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the above matter.
	Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION not to disclose its closed session discussions. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

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.

The following two items were voted on separately

990204	[Appointment]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution appointing Supervisor Mark Leno as member to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board. (Vice Supervisor Jose Medina, Seat No. 3, alternate position, resigned, for unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 30, 1999.)
	Resolution No. 121-99
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved to excuse Supervisor Leno from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng Excused: 1 - Leno

990205	[Appointment]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution appointing Supervisor Leslie Katz as member of the Peninsula Corridor Study Joint Powers Board. (Vice Supervisor Sue Bierman, resigned effective February 5, 1999, for an unexpired portion of a two-year term ending June 30, 2000.)
	Resolution No. 122-99
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to excuse Supervisor Katz from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng Excused: 1 - Katz

For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda

990207	[State Legislation, AB 56, English Language]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Katz
	Resolution urging Assemblywoman Kerry Mazzoni to ensure that AB 56 includes strong language to offset any negative impacts to non-English speaking students because of the implementation of Proposition 227.
	Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 123-99
	ADOPTED

990219	[Caltrain Right of Way]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno
	Resolution urging the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board to design any improvements or alterations to the Caltrain right-of-way so as to retain the ability to add or maintain express tracks necessary to provide flexible, frequent and reliable service of local, express, intercity and high speed trains and to allow for the most economical adoption of extra tracks in the future.
	Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 124-99
	ADOPTED

990220	[High Speed Rail Line, Connecting Los Angeles]	Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Brown, Leno, Ammiano, Yaki, Teng
	Resolution supporting a high speed rail line connecting Los Angeles and Downtown San Francisco via Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
	Supervisors Katz, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 125-99
	ADOPTED

990221	[Living Wage Task Force]	Supervisor Kaufman
	Resolution amending Resolution Number 991-98, establishing a Living Wage Task Force, by changing the expiration date of the task force from six months after approval of the resolution to four months after the date of the first meeting of the task force.
	Resolution No. 126-99
	ADOPTED

990222	[State Legislation, SB 130, AB 106, Firearm Child Safety Devices]	Supervisors Leno, Yaki, Bierman, Becerril, Newsom, Katz, Teng
	Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Senate Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 106 relating to firearm child safety devices.
	Supervisors Katz, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 127-99
	ADOPTED

990223	[Firearms and Ammunition Sales Tax Enforcement]	Supervisors Leno, Yaki, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Teng
	Resolution urging the California State Board of Equalization to intensify its efforts to enforce the collection of State sales taxes for firearms and ammunition sold at the Cow Palace.
	Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Teng requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 128-99
	ADOPTED

990224	[Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda Preservation]	Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Teng, Becerril, Leno
	Resolution urging the Recreation and Parks Department to execute repairs on the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda with all deliberate speed; to develop a long-range conservation and maintenance plan for this area and to report back to the Board of Supervisors.
	Resolution No. 129-99
	ADOPTED

990225	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Jose Medina for his distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.
	Resolution No. 130-99
	ADOPTED

990250	[Commendation]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Brown
	Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of Reverend Don Fado of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
	Supervisors Bierman, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 131-99
	ADOPTED

990231	[Transit First Policy Definition and Application]	Supervisor Newsom
	Motion asking our Legislative Analyst to research the definition and applications to date of San Francisco’s Transit First Policy.
	Motion No. M99-16
	APPROVED

990232	[Needle Exchange Emergency]	Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril
	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. M99-17
	APPROVED

990234	[Final Map, 2068 3rd Street]
	Motion approving final map of 2068 3rd Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 25 in Assessor’s Block No. 3995, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) (DPW Order No. 171,514.)
	Motion No. M99-18
	APPROVED

990235	[Final Map, 987-997 14th Street]
	Motion approving final map of 987-997 14th Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 72A in Assessor’s Block No. 3540, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) (DPW Order No. 171,515.)
	Motion No. M99-19
	APPROVED

990236	[Final Map, 18 Bernice Street]
	Motion approving final map of 18 Bernice Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 85 in Assessor’s Block No. 3522, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) (DPW Order No. 171,370.)
	Motion No. M99-20
	APPROVED

	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

	[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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

Imperative Resolution

990285	[Coram Nobis Legal Team Day]	Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Katz
	Resolution honoring the efforts of the Japanese Americans who fought against internment camps by declaring February 20th Coram Nobis Legal Team Day.
	Resolution No. 132-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Newsom, Teng

OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

990266	[Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Ordinance - IV]	Supervisor Brown
	Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Sections 12D.A2 and 12D.A5 to amend Board findings to include Iranian Americans and to amend the definition of the terms minority, minorities, or minority person to include Iranian Americans. (Amends Administrative Code Sections 12D.A2 and 12D.A5.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990297	[Tobacco Paraphernalia]	Supervisor Bierman
	Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 230 to prohibit enterprises that sell tobacco paraphernalia, subject to specified exceptions, and adopting General Plan consistency findings and findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Adds Section 230.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 3/19/1999. Awaiting response from Planning Department.

990298	[Card Check Ordinance]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman
	Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 23.32, 23.33, 23.34 of the ordinance governing labor representation procedures in hotel and restaurant developments in which the City has an ongoing proprietary interest (The Card Check Ordinance) in order to clarify certain defined terms, notice requirements, contract language requirements, exemptions and applicability of ordinance to pre-existing agreements and by adding Sections 23.36 and 23.37 regarding effective date, applicability and severability. (Amends Sections 23.32, 23.33, 23.34; adds Sections 23.36 and 23.37.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990299	[Taxes Due Dates]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 12-B, by amending Section 1009 providing that taxes shall be due and payable on the first day of January each year, providing that taxes shall become delinquent if not paid on or before the last day of February of such year; requiring installment payments of taxes in excess of $2,500; and imposing a monthly penalty of 5 percent on delinquent taxes, up to 20 percent in the aggregate. (Amends Section1009.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990300	[Taxes, Authority to Examine Records]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.4-1, permitting the Tax Collector to inspect, examine and copy the records of taxpayers. (Amends Section 6.4-1.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990301	[Stadium Tax]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.4-2, providing that all amounts of stadium operator admission taxes are generally due and payable to the tax collector within five days after the taxable event, and requiring stadium operators to file returns within the time limits set forth in Section 304 of Article 11 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code. (Amends Section 6.4-2.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990302	[Taxes, Facilitation of Refunds]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.15-1, permitting the Tax Collector to waive the requirement that a taxpayer file a verified claim in writing stating the grounds upon which a claim for refund is founded where the Tax Collector determines that (1) an amount of tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid, or has been erroneously collected by San Francisco under Part III of the Municipal Code, and (2) all other conditions precedent to the payment of the refund have been satisfied. (Amends Section 6.15-1.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990303	[Taxes, Penalty for Failure to Pay Tax]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.17-1, imposing a monthly penalty of five percent (5%) of the amount of a delinquent tax (up to a maximum of twenty percent (20%)) and imposing an additional penalty of twenty percent (20%) of the portion of any such tax that remains unpaid after the 90-day period commencing upon the date the taxpayer is notified of such delinquency. (Amends Section 6.17-1.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990304	[Taxes, Negligence Penalties]	Supervisor Kaufman
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.17-3, imposing a penalty equal to the annual fee for obtaining a registration certificate set forth in Section 1007(A) of Article 12-B of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code upon any person who fails to properly register, or fails to comply with a rule or regulation of the Tax Collector; imposing a penalty in the amount of $100 on persons who otherwise would not have owed a tax for each occurrence of a failure to file a return required under Part III of the Municipal Code on or before the date prescribed for filing; and imposing a penalty of $500 for each a failure to allow a full inspection of records pursuant to a request of the Tax Collector. (Amends Section 6.17-3.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990305	[Taxes, Other Negligence Penalties]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 6 (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 6.17-2, imposing a monthly penalty of five percent (5%) of the amount of a underreported tax (up to a maximum of twenty percent (20%)0, where such underreporting is due to negligence or intentional disregard of the rules and regulations. (Amends Section 6.17-2.)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990306	[Taxes, Definition of Builder/Developer]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 12-B (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 1002.15(A)(3), providing that a person shall be deemed to be engaged in the business of developing and selling real property if such person constructs an apartment house or commercial building. (Amends Section 1002.15(A)(3).)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990307	[Taxes, Registration Certificate Delinquency Date]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Part III, Article 12-B (Revenue and Finance/Business Regulations), by amending Section 1007(C), providing that the renewal fee for the annual registration certificate shall become delinquent if not paid on or before the end of October of each year. (Amends Section 1007(C).)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

990310	[Child Care Planning and Advisory Council]	Supervisor Teng
	Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 5.200(c) to give the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council additional powers and duties in conformance with State law and by amending Section 5.200(d) to change the composition of the council to conform to State law. (Amends Sections 5.200(c) and 5.200(d).)
	2/17/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 3/19/1999.

Resolutions

990308	[Adam Colton]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno
	Resolution condemning the assault and continuing homophobic harassment of Adam Colton and urging the Novato School Board and the administration of San Marin High School to reprimand the perpetrators of the hate motivated attack on Adam Colton, to provide appropriate mediate attention and counseling to Adam Colton and to initiate efforts to educate students about homophobia and ways to prevent hate motivated violence.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

990309	[Assisting Fire Victims]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz
	Resolution urging the appropriate departments of the City and County of San Francisco to better coordinate efforts to assist displaced victims of fire and to prioritize effective strategies to deal with the ensuing housing emergency within their departments and to urge the District Attorney investigate abuses of single room occupancy (SRO) hotels which deny permanent residency to displace victims of fire and further to urge the Code Enforcement Task Force enforce basic Health, Housing and Fire Codes within SRO hotels.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

990262	[Lease of Property, California Department of Corrections]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Resolution approving the California Department of Corrections’ (Parole and Community Services Division) intention to lease an existing building at 180 Redwood Street.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 152-99

990267	[State Legislation, AB 217, HIV/AIDS Drugs]	Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Bierman
	Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 217 making FDA-approved HIV/AIDS drugs available to participants in Medi-Cal managed care programs.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 153-99

990286	[Chinese/Lunar New Year Holiday]	Supervisor Yee
	Resolution urging the Mayor, labor organizations, and all affected parties to proclaim the first day of Chinese/Lunar New Year an official City and County of San Francisco holiday.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

990287	[State Legislation, SB 315, SCA 3 and SR 8]	Supervisors Bierman, Katz
	Resolution supporting Senate Bill 315, Senate Constitutional Amendment 3 and Senate Resolution 8, which comprise a legislative package designed to evaluate and alleviate transportation needs in the State of California.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 154-99

990288	[Federal Legislation, S 314]	Supervisors Katz, Leno
	Resolution urging the United States Senate to approve Senate bill 314 which provides for a loan guarantee program to address the Year 2000 computer problems of small business concerns and for other purposes.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 155-99

990289	[State Legislation, SB 23, SB 15, AB 106, Gun Control]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril, Katz
	Resolution urging the Mayor to include within the Mayor’s legislative policy support for Senate Bill 23 (Perata) banning assault weapons, Senate Bill 15 (Polanco) banning unsafe handguns and Assembly Bill 106 (Scott) the Aroner-Scott Child Gun Accident Prevention Act of 1999; and urging the Mayor to urge the State Legislature to enact stricter gun control laws, including but not limited to SB 23, SB 15, AB 106 and a limitation on gun purchases to one per person per month; and requesting that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his Honor, the Mayor, with a request that he transmit copies to the members of the State Legislature from San Francisco with a request that they take all action necessary to achieve the objectives of this resolution.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 156-99

990290	[Lead Poisoning Prevention, Recreation and Park Department]	Supervisors Bierman, Katz, Becerril, Newsom
	Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and that it carry out the commitments made by the Department in its own "Lead Abatement Program Implementation Plan".
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 157-99

990291	[Lead Poisoning Prevention, Unified School District]	Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and that it carry out the lead safe facilities and lead danger education policy adopted by the school district.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 158-99

990292	[Lead Poisoning Prevention, Department of Building Inspection]	Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution urging the Department of Building Inspection to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and to implement fully Chapter 36 of the Building Code, the exterior paint work practices law.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 159-99

990293	[Lead Poisoning Prevention, Public Library]	Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Public Library to carry out the Department of Public Health’s recommendations contained in its annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 160-99

990294	[Reggie Williams]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending the life and achievement of the late Reggie Williams.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 161-99

990295	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution commending Judge Donaldson for his sixteen years of service as a Municipal Court Judge and for being the first openly gay man on the San Francisco Bench.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 162-99

990296	[Wild Parrots of San Francisco]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril
	Resolution declaring respect for and appreciation and support of the presence and well-being of the wild parrot flock of San Francisco.
	2/17/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 163-99

Requests for Hearing

990252	[Living Wage Ordinance]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
	Hearing to consider the need for a living wage ordinance and what kind of living wage ordinance would be best for the City and County of San Francisco.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990255	[Muni Trolley Procedures and Safety]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to consider the safety precautions and procedures on Muni trolleys to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.

990269	[Auditing Services Ending June 30, 1999-2001]	Supervisor Kaufman
	Hearing to consider auditing services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1999 - 2001.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

990270	[Independent Auditors June 30, 1998 Audit]	Supervisor Kaufman
	Hearing to consider the independent auditors’ management letters and comments relating to the June 30, 1998 audit of the City.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

990275	[Gang Activity]	Supervisors Brown, Bierman
	Hearing to consider gang activity in San Francisco.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

990311	[MBE/WBE/LBE Program]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to consider the status of the City’s Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise/Local Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/LBE) program, specifically if the departments are on track for meeting their goals and the status of the Human Rights Commission’s implementation of a data tracking system.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990312	[Fiscal Condition of the City and County of San Francisco]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to review and consider the Controller’s six-month budget status report issued February 9, 1999; the three-year budget forecast to be issued jointly by the Controller, Mayor and the Budget Analyst within the next two to three weeks; specific budget problem areas such as workers’ compensation spending, overtime spending and San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital revenues and expenditures; any structural problems in the budget, such as items that have been built into the budget that will cause us trouble in future years.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990313	[Water and Sewer Maintenance Program]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to consider the Public Utilities Commission’s water and sewer maintenance program.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990314	[Fire Victim Services]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to consider the City Departments’ response to assisting victims displaced by fire and alleged abuses of operators of single room occupancy hotels who deny permanent residency to victims displaced by fire.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

990315	[Pacific Bell Giants Ball Park Environmental Impact]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz
	Hearing to consider the public health and environmental impact on the San Francisco Bay of 27,000 tons of exposed dirt suspected to contain higher than normal levels of toxins located on the construction site of the Pacific Bell Giants Ball Park on Third and King Streets.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

990316	[Residential Hotels]	Supervisors Brown, Bierman
	Hearing to consider what can be done to improve the safety of residential hotels and to accelerate the rate at which hotels damaged by fire or are otherwise in an inhabitable condition can be brought back to the market so that more units of affordable housing can be made available.
	2/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

990192	[Court Employee Compensation]
	Ordinance setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for certain classifications of persons employed by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. (Superior Courts) SUBSTITUTED by Superior Court 2/9/99, bearing new title.
	2/3/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	2/9/99, SUBSTITUTED. Substituted by Superior Court 2/9/99, bearing new title.
	2/9/99, ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee. Scheduled for 2/24/99.
	Ordinance No. 37-99

990209	[Gertrude Stern v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Gertrude Stern against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $80,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 988-192.)
	2/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.
	Ordinance No. 50-99

990238	[Parking Regulations, Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones]
	Ordinance amending Traffic Code Sections 33.3, 38.B, and 38.B.1 to allow for the designation of variable maximum time limits at commercial vehicle loading zones. (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Amends Traffic Code Sections 33.3, 38.B, and 38.B.1.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
	Ordinance No. 41-99

990241	[Appropriation, Sheriff]
	Ordinance appropriating $1,307,516, Sheriff’s Department, from the General Fund Reserve and $503,326 from salary savings to fund additional staffing at County Jail #3, add residential substance abuse treatment beds, fund increased food service and workers’ compensation costs, and providing for the creation of 22 positions for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller) (Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 990242.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990242	[Public Employment]
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), reflecting the creation of twenty-two (22) positions (Class 8304 Deputy Sheriff) in the Sheriff’s Office. (Department of Human Resources) (Fiscal impact; companion measure to File 990241.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990243	[Appropriation, District Attorney]
	Ordinance appropriating $118,932, District Attorney, of Federal and State Public Assistance to fund the Non Custodial Parent (NCP) Project that provides employment and training services to unemployed non custodial parents whose children are recipients of public assistance, for the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller) (Companion measure to File 990244.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Ordinance No. 58-99

990244	[Public Employment]
	Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), reflecting the creation of one position (Class 8159 Family Support Investigator III), in the District Attorney’s Office. (Department of Human Resources) (Companion measure to File 990243.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Ordinance No. 59-99

990245	[Appropriation, Public Utilities Commission]
	Ordinance appropriating $690,000, Public Utilities Commission, from Water Fund Balance, $460,000 from Hetchy Fund Balance and $690,000 from Clear Water Fund (a total of $1,840,000) to fund the cost of remodeling at 875 Stevenson Street in order to accommodate the PUC staff for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller) (Fiscal impact.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

990246	[Appropriation, Dept. of Public Works]
	Ordinance appropriating and certifying $87,267, Department of Public Works, for a capital improvement project (Ashbury water storage tank) to cover ten percent (10%) overage as per Charter Section 7.203, providing for ratification of action previously taken, for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Controller)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Ordinance No. 56-99

990247	[Summary Vacation of Portions of Hickory Street]
	Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of the public rights over the surface and in the air above portions of Hickory Street located between Webster and Buchanan Streets, making findings under California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330 through 8336, making findings of conformity with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and directing official actions in connection with the vacation. (Real Estate Department) (Companion measure to File 990248.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
	Ordinance No. 42-99

990248	[Settlement of Claims, Ownership of 529 and 525 Hickory St.]
	Ordinance approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Joshua K. Clayton and David Stoddard Lambertson for the ownership of the property fronting 529 and 525 Hickory Street, accepting quitclaim deeds from the claimants, and granting easements to the claimants. (Real Estate Department) (Companion measure to File 990247.)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
	Ordinance No. 51-99

990249	[Parking Regulations, Heavy Truck Loading Zones]
	Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 33.3.1 to allow the Department of Parking and Traffic to establish heavy truck loading zones. (Department of Parking and Traffic) (Adds Traffic Code Section 33.3.1)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
	Ordinance No. 43-99

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

990206	[Airport Revenue Bonds]
	Resolution approving the issuance of up to $165,000,000 additional aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing or refinancing certain infrastructure improvements at San Francisco International Airport, approving the substitution of a Letter of Credit for the San Francisco International Airport Commercial Paper Program, and approving the extension of the Airport’s Refunding Bond authorization to April 30, 2003. (Airport Commission)
	2/3/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Resolution No. 224-99

990208	[Unlitigated Claim, Nodie L. Lightfoot]
	Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Nodie L. Lightfoot by payment of $55,000. (City Attorney) (Claim Number 99-00865.)
	2/5/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.
	Resolution No. 203-99

990237	[Police Sublease for Hunters Point Naval Shipyard]
	Resolution authorizing the Director of Real Estate to enter into an amended and restated sublease on behalf of the San Francisco Police Department with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for the continued use of Building 606 at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard and adding thereto certain adjacent property for use as a helicopter landing pad. (Real Estate Department)
	2/10/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Resolution No. 225-99

Requests Granted
	By Supervisor Yee, that City Attorney work with Planning Department to draft language necessary to further clarify the original intent of the Mission District Liquor Establishment Moratorium. By Supervisor Yee, that letter be sent to the Fire Chief requesting a list of residential hotels that have succumbed to fires over the last five years and he review the investigations of the recent fires at the Leland Hotel, the Thor Hotel and the Hotel Hartland to determine if these fires were intentionally set. By Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, that letters of inquiry be sent to the City Attorney and Director, Human Rights Commission to determine the legality of inclusion of the category "weight density" and "body size" into the City and County of San Francisco non-discrimination clause provisions. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director, Department of Parking and Traffic requesting clarification and an update on enforcement of citing vehicles double parked on bike lanes on Valencia Street, extending from Duboce Avenue to Mission Street. By Supervisor Brown, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Chief of Police to determine what guidelines the department has in place for the use of deadly force and what steps can be taken to ensure the public’s safety. By Supervisor Katz, that letter of inquiry be sent to the Director, Department of Human Services to determine the possibility of replicating the award-winning program of New York’s Edwin Gould Academy, which is a unique educational/residential facility for foster youth that integrates the academic studies and residential life of teens in foster care system. By Supervisor Katz, that the City Attorney review the Planning and Police Codes to determine if businesses licensed to sell firearms in Neighborhood Commercial Zoning Districts

In Memoriams
	Reggie Williams (By the entire Board) Edwina A. Greenburg (Supervisor Kaufman) Lillian I. Rosen (Supervisor Kaufman) George Mouratoff (Supervisor Katz)

ADJOURNMENT
	There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 6:07 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 April 5, 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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