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June 28, 1999

Agenda & Minutes Archive

City and County of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

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MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 28, 1999
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular 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


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.


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 Tom Ammiano presiding.

The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisor was noted absent:

Supervisor Teng - 1.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:07 p.m.

 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
 
 
 
Recommendation of Rules Committee
 
 
 
 
 
990857 [Recreation and Park Fees]  
Ordinance amending Park Code by adding Sections 12.08 approving fees for parking at the Kezar parking lot in Golden Gate Park. (Mayor)

(Adds Section 12.08.)

 
Ordinance No. 203-99
FINALLY PASSED
 
Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
 
 
 
 
 
990675 [Street Vacation, Portion of Willow Street]  
Ordinance ordering the vacation of the public street easement over a portion of Willow Street between Franklin and Gough Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)
 
Ordinance No. 202-99
FINALLY PASSED
 
 
991093 [Stop Intersections]  
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections:

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Ocean Avenue and Muni right-of-way between Woodacre and Lagunitas Drives, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Ocean Avenue (stops motor vehicle traffic at Muni’s M-Oceanview streetcar crossing)
Ocean and Ashton Avenues, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Ocean Avenue (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP)
Ocean and Capitol Avenues, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Ocean Avenue (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP)
 
Resolution No. 619-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991094 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]  
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations:

10-MINUTE PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9:00 AM TO 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM, AND 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; GENERAL METERED PARKING AT OTHER TIMES - RESCIND
San Bruno Avenue, east side, from 176 feet to 201 feet north of Burrows Street (25-foot zone at meter #2539, in front of 2565 San Bruno Avenue)

NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Brazil Avenue, south side, from Naples Street to 22 feet easterly (22-foot zone)

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
San Bruno Avenue, east side, from Paul Avenue to 150 feet southerly (150-foot zone)

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
San Bruno Avenue, east side, from Paul Avenue to 55 feet southerly (55-foot zone)

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 9 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
25th Avenue, east side, from Geary Boulevard to 60 feet northerly (60-foot zone, accommodating 3 meter stalls)

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Breen Place, east side, from McAllister Street to north terminus

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Breen Place, west side, from McAllister Street to north terminus
Townsend Street, north side, from 102 feet to 147 feet west of 4th Street (45-foot zone, between and including garage doors at 310 Townsend Street)
 
Resolution No. 620-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991095 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]  
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets:

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
8th Street, southbound, between Bryant and Townsend Streets

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
8th Street, west side, from Brannan Street to 100 feet northerly (100-foot zone)

LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT - ESTABLISH
Bay Street, westbound, at Fillmore Street
Ocean Avenue, eastbound, at 19th Avenue

NO U-TURN - ESTABLISH
Ocean Avenue, both directions, at Woodacre Drive

NO U-TURNS - ESTABLISH
Evans Avenue, westbound, approximately 500 feet east of Mendell Street (in front of Post Office at 1300 Evans Avenue)

MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK - ESTABLISH
Evans Avenue, approximately 550 feet east of Mendell Street (10-foot crosswalk, in front of Post Office at 1300 Evans Avenue)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Evans Avenue, south side, from approximately 500 feet to 550 feet east of Mendell Street (53-foot zone across from Post Office at 1300 Evans Avenue, adjacent to new mid-block crosswalk)

NO LEFT TURNS - RESCIND
NO LEFT TURNS, 4 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; NO LEFT TURNS, EXCEPT TAXIS, ALL OTHER TIMES - ESTABLISH
Mission Street, eastbound, at Fremont Street

NO LEFT TURNS, EXCEPT BUSES - RESCIND
NO LEFT TURNS, 4 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT BUSES; NO LEFT TURNS, EXCEPT BUSES AND TAXIS, ALL OTHER TIMES - ESTABLISH
Mission Street, westbound, at 1st Street

ONE-WAY STREET - RESCIND
Merchant Street, westbound, between Kearny and Montgomery Streets (one-way direction to be reversed)

ONE-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH
Merchant Street, eastbound, between Kearny and Montgomery Streets (reverses one-way direction)
Santa Fe Avenue, northbound, between Silver Avenue and Quint Street
Stratford Drive, southbound, between Banbury Drive and Junipero Serra Boulevard

RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT - ESTABLISH
Grove Street, eastbound, at Polk Street

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Grove Street, south side, from Polk Street to 119 feet westerly (119-foot zone, eliminates blue zone and meters #107, #109, and #111)
King Street, north side, from 3rd Street to 445 feet easterly (445-foot zone, sidewalk along this portion of King Street to be widened to a total of 15 feet)
Lombard Street, north side, from Broderick Street to 24 feet easterly (24-foot zone)
Minna Street, south side, from 4th Street to 215 feet westerly (215-foot zone, eliminates meters #303, #305, #307, #317, #319, and #321)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Post Street, north side, from Powell Street to 280 feet easterly (280-foot zone, 7 AM to 9 AM tow-away regulation to remain)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Franklin Street, west side, between Ellis and Post Streets (change in effective hours only)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 4 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
6th Street, east side, between Bryant and Harrison Streets

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
6th Street, west side, between Howard and Brannan Streets

NO LEFT TURN, 4 PM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - RESCIND
NO LEFT TURN, 3 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY
 
Resolution No. 621-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991130 [Advertising Contract on MUNI Vehicles]  
Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and the Director of Administrative Services to execute a five-year contract with Transportation Displays Incorporated for the sale of advertising space on MUNI vehicles and platform display sign system and minimum annual guarantees of $45,150,000. (Public Transportation Commission)
 
Resolution No. 622-99
ADOPTED
 
 
 
 
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
 
 
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
 
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
 
 
 
From the Clerk
 
 
 
 
 
991260 [Findings - 40 States St. Tentative Subdivision Map]  
Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the decision of the Director of Public Works approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the proposed subdivision of Lot 59 in Assessor’s Block 2622, into a two lot subdivision at 40 States Street. (Clerk of the Board)
 
Motion No. M99-72
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
NEW BUSINESS
 
 
 
 
Recommendation of the Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee
 
 
 
 
 
990977 [Liquor License Transfer, 1905 Clement Street]  
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license to Quy T.K. Truong for "33" Mart located at 1905 Clement 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. 618-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
 
 
 
Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee
 
 
 
 
 
991160 [Rezones vacant property, 4279-4285 Mission Street (at Silver Avenue) to allow (if a conditional use authorization is also approved) the development of a fast-food restaurant for 30  
Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property located on Silver Avenue, north side between Mission and Craut Streets, Lot 20, in Assessor’s Block 5893 from "RH-1" (Residential, House, One-Family, 40-X Height and Bulk) District to an "NC-2", 40-X (Neighborhood-Commercial, Small-Scale 40-X Height and Bulk) District and adopting findings pursuant to Section 101.1 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department)

(Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued on March 3, 1999; Planning Commission Resolution No. 14820 adopted May 6, 1999 approving the proposed reclassification.)

 
Ordinance No. 204-99
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991164 [Prohibiting Advertising on San Francisco Bay] Supervisors Katz, Bierman
Ordinance approving and affirming regulation prohibiting commercial signs on vessels on San Francisco Bay waters within the jurisdiction and control of the San Francisco Port Commission, subject to specific limitations, as adopted by the San Francisco Port Commission by Resolution 99-42, and approving and affirming that a violation of those regulations is a misdemeanor.
Supervisor Brown requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Ordinance No. 205-99
PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991110 [Gold Rush Trail] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
Resolution designating 3.5 miles of public right of ways in six districts known as Yerba Buena, Commercial, Embarcadero, Financial, Jackson Portsmouth Square and North Beach for installation of an environmental gold line and 49 display cases, handicapped accessible, pursuant to Public Works Code Section 789.2(A), in order to identify points of interest along a historical route in Downtown San Francisco.
 
President Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Transportation and Land Use Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
 
 
 
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
 
 
 
 
 
990869 [Public Hearing]  
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 13 through 17, in Assessor’s Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor’s Block 2338, Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor’s Block 2337, all in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1.

(Pursuant to Motion 99-55, adopted May 24, 1999.)

Presentation by Recreation and Park Department representative, Deborah Learner.

Speaking In support: Harold Bright; Tim Treacy; Lillian Ng; Teresa Callor; Suzanne Macaray; Rick Robison; Myron Eric; Margaret Miller; Alice Tom; Brewster Fong; Greg Garr; Miriam; Elaine Glaser; Darlene Hartman; Kay Yotomoto; Kevin Tom; Karen Chin; female speaker.

Daniel Reedie, urge lot be severed for housing;

Dave, lot 17 for housing;

Tommy Tang , lot on Marcos Avenue;

Bob Moser, lots 17 and 28 for housing;

Joe O’Donaghue, urge lot 17 be used for housing;

Richard Chew, reevaluate property value;

Richard Carrington, representing property owner, reevaluate property value.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.
 
 
990868 [Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition]  
Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 13 through 17, in Assessor’s Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor’s Block 2338, Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor’s Block 2337 (Hawk Hill Natural Area), all in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal impact; Categorically exempt from the environmental review process under a General Rule Exclusion, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Planning Commission Resolution No. 14014 adopted April 25, 1996, adopting findings of conformity with the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Master Plan.)

Supervisor Kaufman requested this item be divided concerning Lot 17 in Assessor’s Block 2338A. See File 991275.
Resolution No. 644-99
DIVIDED.
 
 
 
Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 13 through 16, in Assessor’s Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor’s Block 2338, Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor’s Block 2337 (Hawk Hill Natural Area), all in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)

(Fiscal impact; Categorically exempt from the environmental review process under a General Rule Exclusion, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Planning Commission Resolution No. 14014 adopted April 25, 1996, adopting findings of conformity with the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Master Plan.)

Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 6, 1999.
Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS DIVIDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991275 [Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition, Lot 17, Assessor’s Block 2338A]  
Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lot 17, in Assessor’s Block 2338A, (Hawk Hill Natural Area), in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. (Real Estate Department)
Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 6, 1999.
Resolution No. 647-99
Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS DIVIDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
 
 
 
From Finance and Labor Committee
 
 
 
 
 
991208 [Designating the San Francisco Examiner as Official Newspaper for fiscal year 1999-2000 (Type 1 Advertising, must publish at least 5 consecutive days a week)]  
Resolution designating the San Francisco Examiner to be official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for specified categories of advertising, commencing July 1, 1999. (Purchaser)
 
Resolution No. 623-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991209 [Designating the San Francisco Independent as Official Newspaper for fiscal year 1999-2000 (Type 2 Advertising, must publish at least 3 nonconsecutive days a week)]  
Resolution designating the San Francisco Independent to be official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for specified categories of advertising, commencing July 1, 1999. (Purchaser)
 
Resolution No. 624-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991210 [Outreach Newspapers for fiscal year 1999-2000]  
Resolution designating the Bay View Inc., the Sun Reporter and the Small Business Exchange to be outreach newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the African-American community; designating the China Press, the Sing-Tao Daily News, and the World Journal to be outreach newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; designating the El Latino and the El Reporter (The Reporter) to be outreach newspapers of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic Community; designating the Philippine Guardian as the outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Philippine community; designating the Korean Times as the outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Korean community; designating the Hokubei Mainuchi as the outreach newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for the Japanese community; designating the San Francisco Bay Times and the Bay Area Reporter as the outreach newspapers for the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual community, commencing on July 1, 1999. (Purchaser)
 
Resolution No. 625-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
 
 
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT
 
 
Eula Walters, preserve Ferry Park;

Lloyd Schloegel, oppose Laguna Honda Hospital bond measure;

David Criswell, file claim against the City;

Judy Crudie, Donna Kayhill, Sherry Ann Shaw, support child care SF CARES initiative;

Robin Moore, oppose conduct of Residential Builders at committee hearing;

Leboriae P. Smoore, police, probation laws;

Louise Vaughn, justice for Blacks;

Vernon Jordan, Hunters Point Democratic party, ban sale of alcohol on Election day.

 
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:
 
 
 
991058 [Potential Litigation]  
Potential litigation as plaintiff regarding existing litigation in the case of Air Transport Assn. v. CCSF, USDC No. C97-1763 CW., as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.11(b). (City Attorney)
 
HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION.
 
 
991071 [Potential Litigation]  
Potential litigation as plaintiff regarding existing litigation in the case of S.D. Meyers, Inc. v. CCSF, et al. CCSF, United States District Court No. C97-4463 WHO, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and Administrative Code Section 67.11(b). (City Attorney)
 
HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION.
 
 
 
 
Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved ADOPTION to convene in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recess

The Board recessed at the hour of 4:08 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to above motion.

Reconvening of the Board

The Board, at the hour of 4:33 p.m., reconvened.

Report on Closed Session

Deputy City Attorney Ted Lakey reported that the Board has met in closed session with the City Attorney regarding above pending litigation, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a ).

The meeting was informational only and no action was taken.

 
[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 Teng, moved ADOPTION to not disclose its closed session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki
Absent: 1 - Yee
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.
 
 
 
991230 [Assembly Bill 600, Holocaust Victims Insurance Claims] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Ammiano, Teng, Newsom
Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 600 regarding insurance claims of Holocaust victims.
Supervisors Ammiano, Teng, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 626-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991231 [State Legalization of Industrial Hemp] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to introduce and approve legislation to legalize the production of industrial hemp.
Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 627-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991232 [Condemning Arson of Synagogues] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Resolution condemning the firebombing of Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and the Kenesset Israel Torah Center.
 
Resolution No. 628-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991233 [HR 26 - Gun Show Moratorium] Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Ammiano, Teng, Katz, Leno
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to support House Resolution 26 requesting the Governor to issue an Executive Order placing a moratorium on all gun shows held on State property.
Supervisors Bierman, Ammiano, Teng, Katz, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 629-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991234 [Condemning Bernal Heights Shooting] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Teng, Katz, Brown
Resolution condemning the shooting of Victor Fuente during an armed robbery attempt at the Wild Side West bar and further urging the San Francisco Police Department to fully investigate the shooting and further extending best wishes and a speedy recovery to Victor Fuente.
Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Katz, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 630-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991235 [Biomedical Research] Supervisors Bierman, Katz
Resolution supporting doubling the Federal budget for biomedical research.
Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 631-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991236 [Enhancing access to City Hall with the use of package scanners] Supervisors Brown, Teng
Resolution urging the City Administrator, the City Hall Building Manager and the Sheriff’s Department to consider the use of package scanners to accelerate the flow of visitors into City Hall.
Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 632-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991237 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Teng, Katz
Resolution commending President Clinton for proclaiming June 1999 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.
Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 633-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991238 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Katz, Brown, Becerril
Resolution commending Bank of America for their commitment in sponsoring San Francisco’s first ever City Hall celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month and declaring June 21, 1999 to be "Bank of America Day" in San Francisco.
Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Brown, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 634-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991239 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Bierman, Katz, Brown, Becerril
Resolution commending Chinese for Affirmative Action upon the occasion of their 30th Anniversary and declaring June 25, 1999, to be "Chinese for Affirmative Action Day" in San Francisco.
Supervisors Katz, Brown, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 635-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991240 [Commendation] Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Yaki, Katz
Resolution commending Asian Improv Arts for their leadership in producing San Francisco’s first ever City Hall celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month and declaring June 21, 1999 to be "Asian Improv Arts Day" in San Francisco.
Supervisors Bierman, Yaki, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 636-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991241 [Commendation] Supervisors Yee, Teng, Katz
Resolution commending and congratulating Claudia C. Jeung on her years of dedication and service to and retirement from the San Francisco Unified School District.
Supervisors Teng, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 637-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991242 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Teng, Katz, Leno
Resolution commending the Jewish Community Federation for its assiduous work in building bridges between the American and Israeli queer communities and further commending Tel Aviv City Councilwoman Michal Eden, the only openly gay politician in the Middle East and further commending the State of Israel and the Israeli Supreme Court for enacting legislation upholding the Human Rights of lesbians and gays and further commending the Israeli community on the occasion of its second annual gay pride parade and celebration and further extending invitations to Michal Eden and other members of the Israeli queer community to visit San Francisco as official guests of the City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Katz, Leno requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 638-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991243 [Proclamation] Supervisors Bierman, Yaki
Resolution designating August 17, 1999, Karl Kortum Day in San Francisco.
Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 639-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991253 [Commendation] Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Teng, Becerril
Resolution commending the leadership of Mayor Willie Brown and Ronnie Davis for removing the San Francisco Housing Authority from the Housing and Urban Development’s federal "troubled" list and for their commitment to improve the lives of public housing residents.
Supervisors Teng, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Resolution No. 640-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991254 [Commendation] Supervisors Katz, Yaki
Resolution honoring Dr. Sidney Foster for his many years of dedication, vision and work on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisor Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsor.
Resolution No. 641-99
ADOPTED
 
 
991268 [California Department of Corrections Lease of Building at 1740 Cesar Chavez Street] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution approving the California Department of Corrections’ intention to lease an existing building at 1740 Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco for offices.
 
Resolution No. 642-99
ADOPTED
 
 
 
 
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda
 
 
 
 
 
991181 [State Legislation, AB 1475, The Safe Routes to School] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Becerril, Katz, Teng, Yaki
Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 1475, The Safe Routes to School bill.
Supervisor Leno requested this item be severed so it could be considered separately.
SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.
 
 
 
Supervisors Teng, Yaki requested to be added as co-sponsors.
Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Resolution be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991229 [Non-Discriminatory FDA Sperm Donation Guidelines] Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Newsom
Resolution urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administrator not to enact guidelines that restrict gay and bisexual men from donating sperm.
Supervisor Leno requested this item be severed so it could be considered separately.
Resolution No. 646-99
SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.
 
 
 
Supervisor Teng requested to be added as co-sponsor.

Supervisor Leno requested this matter be continued to July 6, 1999.

Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, 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.
 
 
[Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting."
 
Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved ADOPTION of the serious injury finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, 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 Yee, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
 
 
 
Imperative Resolutions
 
 
 
 
 
991273 [Authorize application for grant funds from transportation fund for programs to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles] Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman
Resolution authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to apply for grant support from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air in the Bay Area for programs and projects to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles.
 
Resolution No. 615-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
 
991274 [State Legislation, AB 1107, Pre-natal and Long-term Care] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Bierman
Resolution expressing support of AB 1107, as passed by the Legislature, to preserve funding of pre-natal and long-term care to all California residents.
 
Resolution No. 616-99
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION
 
 
 
 
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
 
 
 
 
Ordinances
 
 
 
 
 
990935 [Public Nuisance Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture] Supervisor Brown
Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Article 50 (Sections 5000 through 5002) establishing that any vehicle used to facilitate in the solicitation of acts of prostitution, or the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a controlled substance is a nuisance and subject to seizure and forfeiture.

(Adds Article 50, Sections 5000 through 5002.)

5/10/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 6/9/1999.
6/28/99, SUBSTITUTED. SUBSTITUTED by Supervisor Brown in Board, bearing new title.
6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
 
 
991272 [Funding for the second round of Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Bonds (Prop. A) issued on June 10, 1999] Mayor
Ordinance appropriating $20,000,895 of bond proceeds and bond interest income for implementation of the Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Program at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, for fiscal year 1999-2000.

(Fiscal impact.)

6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
 
Ordinance No. 221-99
 
 
991281 [To require the Fire Department and Department of Building Inspection to prepare the 1998 Interim Codes as Legislative Drafts] Supervisor Teng
Draft ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 67.33 to require the Fire Department and Department of Building Inspection to prepare the 1998 San Francisco Interim Codes as legislative drafts, specifying the basic organization, manner of annotation, the detail required, and the completion and public availability dates; while providing for the expiration of the effectiveness of Section 67.33.

(Adds Section 67.33.)

6/28/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 7/28/1999.
 
Ordinance No. 228-99
 
 
991282 [Multilingual Candidate Names on Ballots] Supervisor Yaki
Ordinance amending Elections Code by adding Section 401 to require that candidates’ names on the official ballot and any sample ballots also appear in Chinese characters.

(Adds Section 401.)

6/28/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 7/28/1999.
 
 
Resolutions
 
 
 
 
 
991283 [Stop Intersections] Supervisor Yaki
Resolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections:

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
23rd Avenue and Balboa, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Balboa Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP)
33rd Avenue and Anza Street, southeast and northwest corners, stopping 33rd Avenue (makes this an all-way STOP)
6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
 
Resolution No. 739-99
 
 
991284 [Corporate-Held Taxicab Medallions] Supervisor Newsom
Resolution urging the Taxi Commission to give top priority to investigate the status of corporate-held medallions.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 648-99
 
 
991285 [State Legislation-Supporting AB 102 Wildman, Transportation Funding] Supervisors Yaki, Bierman, Katz
Resolution supporting AB 102 (Wildman) which would provide critical transportation funding to the Bay Area.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 649-99
 
 
991286 [Tobacco-Free Pharmacies and Drugstores] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz
Resolution urging Rite Aid Corporation and all other pharmacies and chain drugstores to cease selling, promoting and advertising tobacco products and to remove self service cigarette vending machines from their California stores.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 650-99
 
 
991287 [State Legislation, SB 3, Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000] Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Bierman
Resolution endorsing Senate Bill 3 and urging the Legislature and Governor to approve the bill to assist local governments in construction and renovation of libraries.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 651-99
 
 
991288 [Human Rights] Supervisors Brown, Bierman
Resolution urging the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to consistently apply the principle of human rights and to aid in the rebuilding of Sierra Leone.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 652-99
 
 
991289 [Area Code Reform] Supervisors Kaufman, Leno, Bierman
Resolution urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS) and the City Attorney to file a petition with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting that the implementation of the approved 415 overlay area code relief plan that would require eleven digit dialing be postponed and urging the Federal Communications Commission, the CPUC and the State Legislature to support measures designed to promote area code reform.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 653-99
 
 
991290 [Recreation and Park Department Midnight Music Program] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Newsom, Katz
Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to implement Midnight Music, an afternoon music appreciation program and recommending that the pilot program be held in the Tenderloin Recreation Center.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 654-99
 
 
991291 [Commendation] Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz
Resolution commending the San Francisco County Juvenile Probation Department for the smooth and efficient operation of the San Francisco Log Cabin Ranch and passing all inspections with satisfactory results; and further urging the San Francisco County Juvenile Probation Department to develop a plan to address shortage of the amount of emergency vehicles and the shortage of the number of seats currently available that is needed to evacuate staff and clients in the event of a fire or other natural disasters.
6/8/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 655-99
 
 
991292 [Commendation] Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz
Resolution commending Marty Edelman and WB20 for continuing the tradition of broadcasting the annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Pride Parade and Celebration.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Resolution No. 656-99
 
 
 
 
 
Requests for Hearing
 
 
 
 
 
991293 [Juvenile Probation Local Action Plan] Supervisors Yaki, Newsom
Hearing to consider the implementation of Juvenile Justice Local Action Plan, specifically population reduction at the Youth Guidance Center and the utilization of community based services.
6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
 
 
991294 [Third Street Pedestrian Improvement Plan] Supervisor Katz
Hearing to consider the progress made by the Department of Parking and Traffic in developing a Third Street Pedestrian Improvement Plan.
6/28/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
 
 
Motions
 
 
 
 
 
991295 [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.
6/28/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
 
Motion No. M99-74
 
 
 
 
 
Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments
 
 
 
 
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
 
 
 
 
 
991265 [Amending Rent Control Ordinance to delete provision that a landlord shall not evict under the Ellis Act unless no other cause exists, specify notice requirements and place other  
Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code ("Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance") to further implement and conform to the Ellis Act (California Government Code Sections 7060 et seq.), by amending Sections 36.9(a)(13) to remove the provision that the landlord not have other cause under Section 37.9(a) in order to evict under Section 37.9(a)(13); and by amending Section 37.9A to further specify requirements of notice to the Rent Board and to affected tenants (including former tenants), to require Rent Board recordation of a notice of constraints with the County Recorder, to require that the Rent Board maintain a register of all rental units withdrawn under the Ellis Act, and to provide for investigations of compliance status; and with technical nonsubstantive changes to conform to related renumbering within Section 37.9A, to further identify the Ellis Act, and to identify the Central Permit Bureau as part of the Department of Building Inspection. (Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board)

(Amends Chapter 37 Sections 37.9(a)(13), 37.9A.)

6/21/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 7/21/1999. DEPARTMENT REQUESTS THAT THIS ITEM BE SCHEDULED FOR THE AUGUST 17, 1999, MEETING.
 
 
 
991266 [Amending Public Works Code relating to liens on delinquent water and sewer charges affecting individually metered tenant occupied single family homes and amending late payment and utility  
Ordinance amending Public Works Code Chapter X concerning the imposition of liens to recover revenues from delinquent water and sewer service accounts, by amending Section 150.1 to comport with organizational changes in the 1996 Charter, amending Section 150.2 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens; amending Section 150.3 for grammatical consistency; amending Section 150.4 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens, and deleting the phrase "special assessment"; amending Section 150.5 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens, for provision of written notice to other customers, and to permit the collection of administrative fees for overdue water and sewer service accounts; amending Section 150.6 to comport with organizational changes in the 1996 Charter; amending Section 150.7 regarding noticed hearings; amending Section 150.8 to eliminate the tax priority of liens filed under the existing ordinance; amending Section 150.9 to establish a late payment penalty fee for unpaid closed accounts; amending Section 150.10 to create a process for transfer of liens and other overdue accounts to the Tax Collector and Bureau of Delinquent Revenue Collection and authorizing the recovery of attorney’s fees and costs by the Bureau; amending Section 150.11 regarding release of liens upon payment and disposition of funds collected; and amending Section 150.12 increasing debt writeoff authority from $50 to $200 and authorizing the Bureau of Delinquent Revenue to compromise or abandon claims submitted to it by the Public Utilities Department. (Public Utilities Commission)

(Amends Public Works Code Section 150.1 - 150.12 inclusive.)

6/22/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 7/28/1999.
 
 
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
991215 [Stop Intersections]  
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections:

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
10th Avenue and Quintara Street, northwest and southeast corners, stopping 10th Avenue (makes this uncontrolled intersection a 2-way STOP)
30th Avenue and Ortega Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Ortega Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Allison and Morse Streets, southwest corner, stopping eastbound Morse Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Broderick and Union Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Union Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Jackson and Broderick Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Jackson Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Jackson and Locust Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Jackson Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Newhall Street and Newcomb Avenue, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Newhall Street (makes this an all-way STOP)
Stillings and Martha Avenues, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this 3-legged intersection an all-way STOP) (Department of Parking and Traffic)

(DPT Order No. 1768)

6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
 
Resolution No. 699-99
 
 
991216 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]  
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations:

NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND
Dore Street, west side, between Bryant and Brannan Streets

ONE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - RESCIND
PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (1-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Ellis Street, north side, from 97 feet to 218 feet west of Van Ness Avenue (121-foot zone, extending existing parking meter area)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Judah Street, both sides, between 7th and 8th Streets (200 block)

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "O" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
San Fernando Way, both sides, between Darien Way and Monterey Boulevard (200 block)
San Leandro Way, both sides, between Darien Way and Monterey Boulevard (200 block)

TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - ESTABLISH
Arthur Avenue, north side, between 3rd and Quint Streets (Department of Parking and Traffic)

(DPT Order No. 1768)

6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
 
Resolution No. 700-99
 
 
991217 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]  
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets:

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
Folsom Street, eastbound, between Main Street and The Embarcadero

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Dore Street, east side, from Bryant Street to 222 feet southerly (222-foot zone)
Dore Street, west side, from Bryant Street to 480 feet southerly (480-foot zone)
Walter U. Lum Place, west side, from Clay Street to 72 feet northerly (72-foot zone)
Walter U. Lum Place, west side, from Washington Street to 71 feet southerly (71-foot zone)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - RESCIND
Pine Street, south side, between Polk and Gough Streets (change in effective hours only)

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 3 PM - 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH
Pine Street, south side, between Polk and Gough Streets (change in effective hours only) (Department of Parking and Traffic)

(DPT Order No. 1768)

6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
 
Resolution No. 701-99
 
 
991219 [Contract to pay for workers at the medical clinic in the Larkin Street Youth Center’s HIV Program located at 129 Hyde Street]  
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Network, Special Programs for Youth, to enter retroactively into a subcontract agreement in the amount of $22,785 with the Larkin Street Youth Center, the primary contractor, to provide support personnel to the Larkin Street Youth Center HIV Specialty Clinic, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; waiving indirect costs; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health)
6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
Resolution No. 673-99
 
 
991220 [Grant funds for computer services needed to complete a study about the Impact of Treatment on Demand on Injection Drug Users in the San Francisco Bay Area]  
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to enter retroactively into a subcontract in the amount of $4,565 with the University of California Urban Health Study, the primary contractor, to provide data management services for the Urban Health Study which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; waiving indirect costs; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health)
6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
Resolution No. 674-99
 
 
991221 [State Grant funds to provide an Asian and Pacific Islander Parental Stressline and to provide child abuse prevention services in schools and child care centers]  
Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to retroactively accept and expend a grant increase from the California Department of Social Services in the amount of $87,324 for fiscal year 1998-1999. (Department of Human Services)
6/18/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
Resolution No. 675-99
 
 
991222 [Approval to spend money to plant a lawn and trees at the Mid-Embarcadero Music Concourse located South of Justin Herman Plaza near the Ferry Building]  
Resolution approving and authorizing the appropriation of up to $984,850 from the Downtown Park Special Fund for the proposed enhancements to the Mid-Embarcadero Music Concourse site. (Recreation and Parks Department)

(Fiscal impact.)

6/17/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
 
Resolution No. 702-99
 
 
991223 [Ford Foundation Grant to support a program to help young women and girls not to become prostitutes]  
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to, retroactively, accept and expend one-time funds in the amount of $120,000 from the Ford Foundation to support the First Offender Prostitution Program and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. (District Attorney)
6/16/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
Resolution No. 676-99
 
 
991267 [Federal Grant, Mayor’s Office of Community Development, for community revitalization efforts in Visitacion Valley neighborhood (five new community facilities - a multi-service center, a  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend Economic Development Initiative (EDI)-Special Project funds in the total amount not to exceed $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Mayor)
6/21/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.
 
Resolution No. 677-99
 
 
991269 [Authorizing Public Utilities Commission to apply for State funds to reimburse the City for construction costs for the Islais Creek and Rankin Street sewage storage and treatment  
Resolution authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to apply for and enter into loan agreements not to exceed $50 million for the reimbursement of prior expenditures incurred for the construction of the Islais Creek/Rankin Creek storage facilities. (Public Utilities Commission)
6/23/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
 
Resolution No. 720-99
 
Requests Granted
 
 
By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to the City Attorney to draft an amendment to Police Code Section 674, the outdoor advertising ban, which would not permit interior tobacco advertising within three feet of candy or non-alcoholic beverage displays or below 4 feet in height and out of direct sight of small children.

By Supervisors Becerril, Leno, Katz, that letters be sent to the Director, Department of Telecommunication and Information Services and Director, Administrative Services concerning City departments use of internet auctions to dispose of excess equipment, materials and other items. The Supervisor inquires whether a feasibility study can be conducted by the Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Telecommunication and Information Services, to determine if incorporating on-line internet auctions and sales may provide an opportunity for more efficient disposal of items by the office of the Public Guardian/Public Administrator and other City departments.

 
In Memoriams
 
 
Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased:

Rosalie Maimon (By the entire Board)

Jenica Rosekrans (Supervisor Newsom)

 
 
 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
 
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 4:34 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 August 16, 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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