July 19, 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
Monday, July 19, 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

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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 regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Becerril, Katz, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Becerril was noted present at 2:08 p.m. Supervisor Katz was noted present at 2:10 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:08 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved to APPROVE the May 17, May 24, and June 1, 1999 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 3 - Becerril, Katz, Yee

COMMUNICATIONS
	The Clerk of the Board announced that the Board is in receipt of four communications from the Department of Elections certifying the following initiative petitions did contain sufficient valid signatures to qualify for the November 2, 1999 Consolidated Municipal Election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco: July 12, 1999: ATM Fees, Ordinance (99-5); July 15, 1999: Central Freeway, Ordinance (99-10a); July 15, 1999: Access to Public Meetings and Records Initiative, Ordinance (99-6); December 17, 1998: Downtown Caltrain Station.

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee

991162	[Dian Hunter, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Dian Hunter against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $175,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 993-245.)
	Ordinance No. 207-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991169	[Linda Sue Herman v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Linda Sue Herman against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $182,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 991-939.)
	Ordinance No. 212-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991170	[Reatha Weaver v. CCSF. et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Reatha Weaver against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $34,250. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 995-176.)
	Ordinance No. 213-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991202	[Gospoden Stephanets v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Gospoden Stephanets against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $65,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 993-194.)
	Ordinance No. 214-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991203	[Gary Michael Gerdes, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Gary Michael Gerdes against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $60,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 995-672.)
	Ordinance No. 215-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991204	[Leticia Hayashi, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Leticia Hayashi against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $87,500. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court No. 991-291.)
	Ordinance No. 216-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991205	[Settlement of Claim by City against WEBCOR]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of claim of the City and County of San Francisco against WEBCOR Builders, for complete repair by WEBCOR of Fire Station No. 1, located at 676 Howard Street, plus the performance of $385,050.89 in extra work by WEBCOR at the Fire Station. (City Attorney)
	Ordinance No. 217-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991211	[Lanric Hyland, et al. v . Roy L. Wonder, et al.]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Lanric Hyland against Roy L. Wonder, et al., by payment of $275,000.00 plus interest at ten percent (10%) after June 1, 1999. (City Attorney) (U.S. District Court No. C90-0646 WHO.)
	Ordinance No. 218-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991214	[Emily Anicich v. CCSF]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Emily Anicich against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $130,000. (City Attorney) (S.F. Superior Court 993-342.)
	Ordinance No. 219-99
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Finance and Labor Committee

991244	[Authorizing funds for the installation of traffic signal at Eighth Avenue and Clement Street, a high-use intersection in the Inner Richmond commercial district; provide additional funds for	Supervisor Yaki
	Ordinance appropriating and certifying $78,915 for capital improvement projects (new traffic signal-contract 51 and 50) to cover 10% overage as per Administrative Code Section 6.6, providing for ratification of action previously taken, Department of Public Works, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
	Ordinance No. 220-99
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendation of the Housing and Social Policy Committee

990623	[Graffiti Abatement Procedures]	Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Newsom, Yaki, Becerril, Katz, Brown, Bierman, Leno
	Ordinance amending Public Works Code Sections 1304 and 1305 relating to graffiti abatement procedures for subsequent graffiti on the same property for the 12 month period following the initial removal and to exclude owner option to consent to Director’s removal of subsequent graffiti on the same property for the 12 month period following the initial removal. (Amends Sections 1304 and 1305.)
	Ordinance No. 211-99
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Rules Committee

991247	[Appointments]
	Resolution appointing one member to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. (Clerk of the Board) (Appointing Jean Davis, to succeed Larry Arndt, Seat 10, must be a bicyclist at large; unexpired portion of 3 year term ending December 31, 2001.)
	Resolution No. 703-99
	ADOPTED

991351	[Appointments]
	Resolution appointing one member to the Living Wage Task Force. (Rules Committee) (Appointing Brian Cahill, Seat 14, must represent non-profit organizations that contract with the City.)
	Resolution No. 716-99
	ADOPTED

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

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.)
	Ordinance No. 210-99
	FINALLY PASSED

991030	[Small Business Commission]	Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Becerril, Brown, Yee, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Bierman, Teng, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing current Sections 5.120 through 5.122, regarding the Mayor’s Bureau of Small Business and Small Business Advisory Commission, and adopting new Sections 5.120 through 5.122, establishing a Mayor’s Office of Small Business Affairs and a Small Business Commission. (Repeals Sections 5.120 through 5.122, adds new Sections 5.120 through 5.122.)
	Ordinance No. 206-99
	FINALLY PASSED

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee

991176	[Underground District No. 347, Lincoln Way from 33rd Avenue to Lower Great Highway]	Supervisor Bierman
	Ordinance creating Underground District No. 347 on Lincoln Way from 33rd Avenue to Lower Great Highway.
	Ordinance No. 223-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING

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)
	Resolution No. 699-99
	ADOPTED

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)
	Resolution No. 700-99
	ADOPTED

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)
	Resolution No. 701-99
	ADOPTED

991250	[China Basin Ballpark Off-site Parking Lease]	Supervisor Yaki
	Resolution approving and authorizing a ground lease agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, and China Basin Ballpark Company LLC ("CBBC") as tenant, concerning the lease of City-owned real property located within ballpark parking lots B and C at Third and Fourth Streets in Mission Bay South, for the construction and operation of interim surface parking lots to serve the new ballpark for the San Francisco Giants; approving, pursuant to Sections 23.6-1 and 6.63-1 of the Administrative Code, a credit against rent otherwise due and payable to the City in an amount equal to possessory interest taxes paid by CBBC with respect to the parking lease; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the parking lease is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings that the parking lease is consistent with the public trust; and ratifying prior acts.
	Resolution No. 692-99
	ADOPTED

990827	[Stop Intersection]	Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution designating Clay and Fillmore Streets, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Fillmore Street (makes this an all-way Stop) as "Stop" intersections.
	Resolution No. 693-99
	ADOPTED

	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Katz

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the Clerk

991325	[Environmental Review]
	Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed conditional use of property at 1880 Lombard Street, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Lombard and Buchanan Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1
	Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 26, 1999.
	Motion No. M99-82
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)

991173	[Appeal , Conditional Use, 1880 Lombard Street]
	Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14824 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.532C, on property located at 1880 Lombard Street, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Lombard and Buchanan Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
	Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 26, 1999.
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991174	[Appeal , Conditional Use, 1880 Lombard]
	Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14824 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.532C, on property located at 1880 Lombard Street, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Lombard and Buchanan Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
	Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 26, 1999.
	Motion No. M99-80
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991175	[Findings - 1880 Lombard Street]
	Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.523C, on property located at 1880 Lombard Street, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Lombard and Buchanan Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
	Supervisor Yee requested this matter be continued to July 26, 1999.
	Motion No. M99-81
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried 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 Yaki assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following item.

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee

991350	[Budget, 1999-2000]	Mayor
	Motion approving Annual Budget of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. (Charter Section 9.100 provides the Board shall not adopt the Budget earlier than July 15, 1999 nor later than August 1, 1999.) (Companion measure to Files 991052, 991086.)
	Supervisor Kaufman moved to amend to reflect technical adjustments from the Mayor submitted by the Mayor’s Budget Director by letter dated July 19, 1999 (a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board).
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	Supervisor Kaufman, joined by Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Yaki, Newsom, Brown, Becerril, Katz and Leno, moved to amend the budget as follows: Addbacks and Additions: Partial Restoration of Police Attrition Savings - $700,000; SF CARES Initiative, DCYF, $1,000,000; City Attorney Quality of Life Program - $250,000; City Attorney Legal Initiatives - Anti-Gun Program - $300,000; Muni Training and Survey - $275,000; Book Budget, Public Library, $200,000; Alumnae Resources, MOECD, $100,000; Census - Public Charge Outreach, DHS, $60,000; Anti-Gambling, DPH, $50,000; Performing Art Outreach to Youth in the Mission, DCYF, $100,000; Tenderloin Street Sweeper, DPW, $30,000; America’s Promise Mentoring Program, DCYF, $100,000; Native American Aids Services, DPH, $190,000; Tenderloin Neighborhood Development, DHS, $100,000; Project Open Hand, DPH, $75,000 (total funding available $3,530,000). Budget Revision: Department of Environment, maintain current pay and offset cost with attrition savings. Release from Reserve: Planning Department, Fee Supported "Tactical Team", eliminate reserve for fee-supported positions. Supervisor Yee requested the following six items be severed and voted on separately: Addbacks and Additions: Partial Restoration of Police Attrition Savings - $700,000; City Attorney Quality of Life Program - $250,000; City Attorney Legal Initiatives - Anti-Gun Program - $300,000; Muni Training and Survey - $275,000. Budget Revision: Department of Environment, maintain current pay and offset cost with attrition savings. Release from Reserve: Planning Department, Fee Supported "Tactical Team", eliminate reserve for fee-supported positions. The roll was then called on the balance of the amendments.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	The Clerk proceeded to call the roll on the six severed amendments as follows: The roll was called on the following amendment: Addbacks and Additions: Partial Restoration of Police Attrition Savings - $700,000.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Yee

	The roll was called on the following amendment: Addbacks and Additions: City Attorney Quality of Life Program - $250,000.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 3 - Ammiano, Bierman, Yee

	The roll was called on the following amendment: Addbacks and Additions: City Attorney Legal Initiatives - Anti-Gun Program - $300,000.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Yee

	The roll was called on the following amendment: Addbacks and Additions: Muni Training and Survey - $275,000.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Yee

	The roll was called on the following amendment: Budget Revision: Department of Environment, maintain current pay and offset cost with attrition savings.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Yee

	The roll was called on the following amendment: Release from Reserve: Planning Department, Fee Supported "Tactical Team", eliminate reserve for fee-supported positions.
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 2 - Ammiano, Yee

	Supervisor Ammiano moved to amend to reduce the General Fund reserve to $28.5 million and increase the Department of Public Health budget by $205,100 to accomplish the following: (1) Eliminate the prescription co-payment for SF General patients with incomes under 200% the level of poverty ($105,000); (2) Add Pharmacy registry staff during peak periods to reduce wait times ($20,725); (3) Add a language translator to the Pharmacy and patient eligibility areas to expand access for Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish speakers ($39,375 for a .75 FTE Health Worker II); and (4) Enhance prescription refill phone service ($40,000).
	President Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved that this Motion be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	Motion approving Annual Budget of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. (Companion measure to Files 991052, 991086.)
	After a period of discussion, Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisors Yaki and Leno , moved the previous question: "Shall the previous question be now put?" and it was ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	The roll was then called on the Budget, as amended.
	APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991052	[Annual Appropriation Ordinance FY 1999-2000]	Mayor
	Annual Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year ending June 30, 2000. (Controller) (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to Files 991065, 991086)
	The Clerk stated the Budget and two accompanying ordinances were called together. Therefore, the motion to amend the budget was also a motion to amend the two companion measures. A vote to amend to conform the Annual Appropriation Ordinance to the annual budget as amended is in order.
	Ordinance No. 208-99
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991086	[Annual Salary Ordinance, FY 1999-2000]	Mayor
	Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, continuing, creating or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the annual appropriation ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefor. (Fiscal impact; Companion measure to Files 991065, 991052.)
	A vote to amend to conform the Annual Salary Ordinance to the annual budget as amended is in order.
	Ordinance No. 209-99
	Supervisor Kaufman, seconded by Supervisor Bierman, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991132	[Redevelopment Agency Budget and Bonds]
	Resolution approving the budget of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco for fiscal year 1999-2000, and approving the issuance by the Agency of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of financing redevelopment activities in fiscal year 1999-2000. (Redevelopment Agency) (Fiscal impact.)
	Resolution No. 697-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 2 - Leno, Teng

	The President resumed the Chair.

Recess
	The Board, at the hour of 3:58 p.m. , took a brief recess.

Reconvening of the Board
	The Board, at the hour of 4:04 p.m., reconvened. The following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Leno, Teng - 2. Quorum present. Supervisor Leno was noted present at 4:05 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 4:10 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor 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.)
	Ordinance No. 221-99
	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Teng

990877	[Prevailing Wages for Janitors]	Supervisors Yee, Ammiano, Bierman
	Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 21.25-1 to provide that contracts for janitorial services must require that any person performing janitorial services thereunder be paid not less than the general prevailing wages in private employment for similar work. (Fiscal impact; Adds Section 21.25-1.)
	Ordinance No. 222-99
	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Kaufman

990979	[Airport Concession Bond/Loan Program]
	Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission ("Commission") to increase its line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank from $4 Million to $6 Million to provide funding to induce bond companies and financial institutions to provide surety bonds and working capital financing to certain disadvantaged business enterprises. (Airport Commission)
	Resolution No. 694-99
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril, at her request, 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, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Excused: 1 - Becerril

991006	[Real Property Lease Amendment]
	Resolution authorizing an amendment to lease real property at 3801 Third Street, Suites 110, 220 and 230, for the Department of Human Services. (Real Estate Department)
	Resolution No. 695-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991073	[Lease of Property]
	Resolution authorizing a 10-year lease of Public Utilities Commission land between the City and County of San Francisco and Nextel Communications in Alameda County. (Public Utilities Commission)
	Resolution No. 696-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

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.)
	Resolution No. 702-99
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Recommendation of Parks and Recreation Committee

991264	[Board Off-site Meeting August 16, 1999 at Balboa High School]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Motion changing the date of the off site Board of Supervisors meeting at Balboa High School, located at 1000 Cayuga Street, at 6:00 p.m., from August 23, 1999 to August 16, 1999.
	Motion No. M99-77
	APPROVED 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

991163	[Ocean Beach and Great Highway Emergency Authorization]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman
	Resolution concurring with and supporting the Director of the Department of Public Works’ finding and declaration of public emergency; urging said Director to take necessary measures in the most expeditious manner to protect the public safety, health, welfare, and property of the citizens of San Francisco with regard to the dangerous condition created by the erosion of protective sand dunes at Ocean Beach along the Great Highway.
	Supervisor Katz moved to amend page two, lines 20 and 21 by deleting "encourages the minimal revetment necessary for short time frame (1-3) years, with some sand cover to stabilize and minimize intrusion; and" and by inserting "prohibits the expenditure of funds on the use of hard structures, such as rock revetment or seawalls, to stabilize the conditions at Ocean Beach"; amend page two, line 22, by deleting "are" and inserting "were already". No change in title.
	Resolution No. 698-99
	Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

991192	[Street Vacation - Holland Court]
	Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate Holland Court and a portion of Minna Street, and setting the hearing date of August 16, 1999, for all persons interested in the proposed vacation. (Real Estate Department) (Companion measure to Files 991193, 991194.)
	Supervisor Katz moved to amend the title, line 4, after "August 16, 1999" by inserting "at Balboa High School, 1000 Cayuga Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. and page two, line 16 by changing "3:00" to "7:00" and changing "in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Supervisors" to "at Balboa High School, 1000 Cayuga Avenue".
	Resolution No. 691-99
	Supervisor Katz, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

	Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate Holland Court and a portion of Minna Street, and setting the hearing date of August 16, 1999, at Balboa High School, 1000 Cayuga Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation. (Real Estate Department) (Companion measure to Files 991193, 991194.)
	ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

PUBLIC COMMENT
	Regis Rosetta, illegal in-law apartments; Ernestine Weiss, oppose Mt. Zion/UC Hospital closing; Eula Walters, support transfer of Blocks 202 and 203 to Recreation and Park Department; Marvis Phillips, thanks for a good budget, neighborhood meetings, Section 8 housing; Albert Kennedy, the elimination of glass drug paraphernalia, copper scouring pads; Roberta Caravelli, support waiving 30 day rule concerning Building Code; Elizabeth Crisner, repairs to schools; Anastasia, building and fire codes.

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.

991367	[State Legislation, AJR 26, Asian Pacific Islander Americans Human Rights]	Supervisors Yee, Katz
	Resolution supporting AJR 26 relating to Asian Pacific Americans.
	Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 704-99
	ADOPTED

991368	[State Legislation, AJR 27, World War II War Crimes]	Supervisors Yee, Katz
	Resolution supporting AJR 27 relating to war crimes committed by the Japanese military during World War II.
	Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 705-99
	ADOPTED

991369	[Janitorial Workers Labor Negotiations]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz
	Resolution urging janitorial contractors, building owners and Service Employees International Union Local 87 to enter into negotiations and reach a timely and successful conclusion.
	Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 706-99
	ADOPTED

991370	[State Legislation, AB 359, Medi-Cal Disproportionate Share Hospitals]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Katz
	Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 359 requiring that the contribution by transferor entities under the Medi-cal Disproportionate Share Hospital program for the 1999-2000 fiscal year be reduced by up to $40 million.
	Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 707-99
	ADOPTED

991371	[State Legislation, SB 613, Office of Multicultural Health]	Supervisors Brown, Katz, Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution urging Assembly member Martin Gallegos to support Senate Bill 613, which would establish an Office of Multicultural Health within the Department of Health Services.
	Supervisors Katz, Becerril, Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 708-99
	ADOPTED

991372	[State Legislation, SB 1154, Cancer Treatment Funding]	Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Becerril, Katz, Bierman, Newsom
	Resolution supporting SB 1154 (Speier), the Universal Breast and Gynecological Cancer Treatment Act, which provides up to 24 months of comprehensive medical care coverage for uninsured and underinsured women.
	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Resolution No. 709-99
	ADOPTED

991373	[Greensboro Massacre]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Brown, Leno, Yaki, Newsom, Yee, Ammiano
	Resolution commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Greensburo Massacre and declaring November 3, 1999 Greensboro Massacre Remembrance Day in San Francisco.
	Resolution No. 710-99
	ADOPTED

991374	[Commendation]	Supervisors Becerril, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution congratulating the United States Women’s Soccer Team on its World Cup Championship at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on July 10, 1999.
	Resolution No. 711-99
	ADOPTED

991375	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman
	Resolution commending Mr. Bruce Mirken for his excellence in chronicling the stories of troubled gay youth and the abuses committed against them.
	Resolution No. 712-99
	ADOPTED

991376	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Kaufman, Bierman, Newsom, Katz, Becerril
	Resolution commending City Carshare for promoting car-sharing as a community-based transportation option in San Francisco.
	Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsors.
	Resolution No. 713-99
	ADOPTED

991383	[Suspend 30 Day Rule]	Supervisor Teng
	Motion suspending Rule 5.43 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, proposed draft ordinance which would require the Fire Department and Department of Building Inspection to prepare the 1998 Interim Codes as legislative drafts.
	Motion No. M99-78
	APPROVED

991384	[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. M99-79
	APPROVED

	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Yee Absent: 3 - Newsom, Teng, Yaki

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 Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the serious injury finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom

	[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 Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom

Imperative Resolutions

991417	[Grant funds to augment the college and career choice materials and programming for teens in the neighborhood branch libraries]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend $500,000 to be awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Funds will be used to create the "High School and Beyond" program for teens by providing specialized books, materials, workshops and programming designed to help youths make choices and prepare for high school, college and other vocational opportunities.
	Resolution No. 714-99
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom

991418	[High Speed Rail Stations]	Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Bierman
	Resolution supporting a high speed rail station at both the San Francisco Airport and the Downtown Transbay Terminal.
	Resolution No. 715-99
	Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Becerril, moved that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Newsom

OFF-CALENDAR LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances

991425	[Notice to Recycling Companies]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Katz
	Ordinance amending Building Code Section 106.3.2.3.2 to provide notice of applications for and issuance of demolition permits to recycling companies upon their payment of a specified fee. (Amends Section 106.3.2.3.2.)
	7/19/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Housing and Social Policy Committee, expires on 8/18/1999. Awaiting response from the Building Inspection Commission.

991428	[Truth in Disclosure Act]	Supervisor Yee
	Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 306.1 and 306.3 to require disclosure in a conditional use or variance application and notice for public hearing of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, and requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury; amending Building Code Section 106.3 to require disclosure in a building permit application of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, and requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury. (Amending Planning Code Sections 306.1 and 306.3; amends Building Code Section 106.3.)
	7/19/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Finance and Labor Committee, expires on 8/18/1999. 7/27/99 - Transferred to Planning Commission and Building Inspection Commission for recommendations and review.

990745	[South of Market Arts and Entertainment Special Use District]	Supervisor Newsom
	Ordinance amending Planning Code by adding a new Section 249.21 and amending Sections 816 and 161 to establish a South of Market Small Business, Arts and Entertainment Preservations Special Use District and a South of Market Core Small Business, Arts and Entertainment Preservation Special Use District for the property generally fronting on Folsom Street between Twelfth and Langton Streets, Eleventh Street between Burns Place and Harrison Street, and the north side of Harrison Street between Gordon and Twelfth Streets, which would (1) restrict certain ground-floor uses, (2) allow nighttime entertainment activity as either a principal permitted use or conditional use, (3) establish acoustic construction standards for new residential and live/work developments and acoustic operational standards for nighttime entertainment uses, (4) require written disclosure to purchasers and occupants of residential and live/work units regarding applicable sound standards, (5) require "good neighbor" operating procedures for nighttime entertainment uses, (6) allow temporary street closures as an accessory to an entertainment use, (7) allow entertainment use parking in the Costco garage, and (8) grant authority to modify residential and live/work parking requirements; amending Building Code by adding Section 104.7 to authorize the Department of Building Inspection to enforce the acoustic construction standards contained in Planning Code Section 249.21; amending Police Code by amending Sections 1060.5 and 1070.5 to include specific standards for issuance of place of entertainment and extended-hour premises permits in the new South of Market Special Use Districts; and making determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Adds Planning Code Section 249.21 and amends Sections 816 and 161; adds Building Code Section 104.7; amends Police Code Sections 1060.5 and 1070.5; companion measure to File 990759.)
	4/19/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 5/19/1999. 4/29/99 - Transmitted to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation.
	7/8/99, TRANSFERRED to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee.
	7/19/99, SUBSTITUTED. SUBSTITUTED by Supervisor Newsom in Board.
	7/19/99, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee, expires on 8/18/1999.

Resolutions

991426	[San Francisco Swim Center Feasibility Study]	Supervisors Yee, Bierman
	Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to perform a feasibility study of a San Francisco Swim Center at Larsen Park.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991427	[Labor Dispute, KPFA]	Supervisors Yee, Bierman
	Resolution supporting the employees and listeners of KPFA in its fight for fair and impartial broadcasting.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991429	[Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Fire Prevention and Stabilization Task Force]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman
	Resolution establishing a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Fire Prevention and Stabilization Task Force to make recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and setting forth the membership and duties of the task force.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing and Social Policy Committee.

991430	[Internal Revenue Service Investigation]	Supervisors Leno, Ammiano, Bierman
	Resolution requesting that the Internal Revenue Service investigate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ lobbying efforts in support of the California Definition of Marriage Initiative and revoke the Church’s tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3).
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

991431	[Include Car-sharing in Transit-First Policy]	Supervisors Leno, Kaufman, Ammiano, Bierman, Newsom, Katz
	Resolution urging that car-sharing become a component of the City’s Transit-first policy and urging various City departments to aid in the development and administration of the City CarShare program.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.

991432	[Labor Dispute, KPFA]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Leno, Teng
	Resolution urging the Board and executive staff of Pacifica Foundation to enter into negotiations with employees and associated staff of KPFA to resolve the current management and labor crisis in an expeditious and efficient manner.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 728-99

991433	[Puerto Rico]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution urging Congress to pass, and the President to pass into law, legislation defining Puerto Rico’s status options and authorizing a plebiscite to provide the U.S. Citizens of Puerto Rico the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding the island’s future political status.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 729-99

991434	[Gift Acceptance]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman
	Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Administrative Services to accept and expend ten thousand dollars ($10,000) on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, as a gift from Outdoor Systems Advertising, to be used to purchase receivers for talking signs for the visually impaired.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 730-99

991435	[State Legislation, AB 941, Charter-party Carriers]	Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution supporting AB 941 to discourage the use of illegal charter-party carriers.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 731-99

991436	[Bill Lann Lee]	Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Katz
	Resolution urging for a full Senate confirmation of Bill Lann Lee as the next Assistant Attorney General for civil rights, declaring July 21, 1999 to be "Bill Lann Lee Day" in San Francisco, and directing the Clerk of the City and County of San Francisco to forward a copy of the resolution to California’s Congressional Delegation including Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Tom Lantos, Governor Gray Davis and the City’s lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 732-99

991437	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman, Leno
	Resolution commending Sister Jeannine Gramick and Reverend Robert Nugent for upholding the dignity and humanity of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and for embodying the spirit of tolerance, understanding and compassion in their ministry.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 733-99

991438	[Commendation]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Newsom, Teng
	Resolution commending the North Beach Jazz Festival and declaring the week of July 25, North Beach Jazz Festival Week in the City and County of San Francisco.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 734-99

991439	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Katz, Teng
	Resolution commending Bank of America for establishing the San Francisco Microloan program.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 735-99

991440	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution commending the YWCA - Western Addition Sistahs program for enriching the lives of young African-American girls in San Francisco.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 736-99

991441	[Commendation]	Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Katz, Newsom
	Resolution commending Alta Plaza Restaurant and Bar for its five years of service to San Francisco and welcoming BAM Restaurant-Bar-Cafe to the San Francisco dining scene.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 737-99

991442	[Commendation]	Supervisors Teng, Katz, Newsom, Bierman
	Resolution commending the Chinese American Association of Commerce upon the occasion of its 19th anniversary and declaring July 23, 1999, to be "Chinese American Association of Commerce Day" in San Francisco.
	7/19/99, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
	Resolution No. 738-99

Requests for Hearing

991443	[Proposed Rite Aid, Bay View]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to consider the economic impact of the proposed Rite Aid in the Bay View.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991444	[Planning Code Parking Regulations]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to discuss regulations in the Planning Code regarding off-street parking requirements.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991445	[Limited Muni Bus Services to the Outer Richmond and Sunset]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to assess the feasibility of limited MUNI bus service to the Outer Richmond and Sunset districts.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991446	[Recycling Centers]	Supervisor Brown
	Hearing to consider recycling centers throughout the City, to explore to what extent, if any, such centers either directly or indirectly sustain a drug culture and the social ills associated with such culture.
	7/19/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

991389	[Amending the Health Code to establish patient rates for services, effective July 1, 1999]
	Ordinance amending Health Code by amending Section 128 to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, retroactively to July 1, 1999. (Amends Section 128)
	7/13/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

991392	[Authorizing agreements and acceptance of assets related to the dissolution of Western Addition Parking Corporation and the lease of the Japan Center Garages at 1660 Geary Boulevard and 1680
	Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of $550,000 from the City of San Francisco Western Addition Parking Corporation for the renovation of the Peace Plaza at the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center; approving the dissolution of the City of San Francisco Western Addition Parking Corporation and accepting the remaining assets and liabilities of said corporation; approving the transfer of said assets and liabilities to the Japantown Garage Parking Corporation; approving the form of lease of the Japantown Garage to the Japantown Garage Parking Corporation; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate action in connection therewith. (Department of Parking and Traffic)
	7/9/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

991387	[Federal Emergency Relief Funds for engineering and reconstruction of hillside to prevent further erosion and protect life, safety, and property at San Jose Avenue from Richland Avenue to
	Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept retroactively and expend up to $110,027 in federal Emergency Relief funds with required local matching funds of $14,061 for engineering and reconstruction of the hillside for the protection of life, safety, and property at San Jose Avenue from Richland Avenue to Highland Avenue. (Department of Public Works)
	7/12/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.
	Resolution No. 744-99

991391	[Permitting non-city workers to perform work for the City, instead of City employees, because the non-city workers can perform the work at a lesser cost than City employees Shuttle Bus
	Resolution approving the Controller’s certification that Shuttle Bus Services for San Francisco International Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot and the employee Garage DD can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost than if work were performed by City and County employees at presently budgeted levels. (Airport Commission)
	7/14/99, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.
	Resolution No. 745-99

Requests Granted
	By Supervisor Becerril, that letter be sent to the Mayor and the Redevelopment Agency requesting report on the efforts of the Housing Preservation Program to preserve the affordability of Section 8 and other subsidized housing units as leases negotiated under Federal housing programs expire. By Supervisor Katz, that letter be sent to the Director, Department of Telecommunications and Information; the Treasurer; and the Assessor/Recorder regarding the status of the adoption of electronic recordation standards (digital recording of public records and other documents). The State appointed Electronic Recordation Task Force was formed to develop statewide electronic recordation standards which are expected to be in place by January 2000. City and county conformance with State standards will facilitate sharing of documents and information with other jurisdictions and will enable the development of applications to improve and expand electronic transactions with the public. By Supervisor Katz, that letter be sent to the Director, Department of Telecommunications and Information, regarding the development of custom electronic publication lists. Custom electronic publication lists give the ability to the public to register interest in a particular subject and then be provided information on that subject as it becomes available. Examples of such information includes event calendars, meeting agendas, job listings, utility services and contract information. By Supervisor Kaufman, that letter be sent to the Director, Department of Animal Care and Control, requesting investigation of the feasibility of developing pigeon birth control and response to the following questions: (1) Is it feasible to develop pigeon birth control? (2) If so, would it be a viable solution to the pigeon problem in San Francisco? (3) What steps would the City

In Memoriams
	Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: John F. Kennedy, Jr. (By the entire Board) Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (By the entire Board) Lauren Bessette (By the entire Board) James Ballard (Supervisor Bierman) George Brown (Supervisor Bierman) George Davis (Supervisor Brown)

ADJOURNMENT
	There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 5:13 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 23, 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.