August 11, 1997

Agenda & Minutes Archive

JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Monday, August 11, 1997 - 2:00 p.m.

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

CALLINGTHEROLL
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Yee-8. Noted absent at first roll call: Supervisors Bierman, Leal, Newsom - 3.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Bierman was noted present at 2:01 p.m. Supervisor Leal excused. (See infra.) Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 2:01 p.m. SupervisorLealExcused The Clerk stated Supervisor Leal requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to excuse Supervisor Leal from attendance. Motion adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

APPROVALOFJOURNALS
There being no errors, corrections or omissions, Supervisor Teng, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved that the Journal of Proceedings for Monday, May 27, 1997, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

PresentationofGuests
Supervisor Medina introduced and welcomed representatives from San Francisco State University wrestling team.

SuspensionoftheRules
PresentationMade Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to suspend Rule 4.25 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to Mr. Lars Jensen. Motion to suspend the rules adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee - 10. Absent: Supervisor Leal - 1. Lars Jensen, Head Coach, thanked the Board of Supervisors for the commendations for the San Francisco State University wrestling team members for outstanding athletic performances and winning three individual championships and securing the top six positions at the 1997 National Collegiate Athletic Division II Wrestling Championship as follows: Stephen Hilas, Lee Lofton, Greg Jackson, Francis Aquino, Damon Broadbent, Paul Healy and Carlos Sumulong.

CONSENTCALENDAR
RecommendationofFinanceCommittee Finally Passed

[Business Tax Registration Regulations]
Ordinance amending Part III, Municipal Code, to provide that no person shall file a fictitious business name with the County Clerk without having first presented a tax registration certificate. (County Clerk) File 127-97-7, Ordinance No. 328-97 (Amends Section 1007.3.) Finally passed.

RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted

[Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle]
Resolution revising the time limitations within Residential Permit Parking Area "S" in the Duboce Triangle Area (Laguna Street, between Haight and Oak Streets, both sides). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-10, Resolution No. 745-97 Adopted.

[Residential Parking Area "I", Bartlett Street]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "I" in the Bartlett Street Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (Capp Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, both sides). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-12, Resolution No. 746-97 Adopted.

[Residential Parking Area "V", Balboa Park]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "V" in the Balboa Park Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (Alemany Boulevard, between Mount Vernon Avenue and Ottawa Avenue). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-13, Resolution No. 747-97 Adopted.

[Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "S" in the Duboce Triangle Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (Linden Street, between Laguna and Octavia Streets, south side). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-14, Resolution No. 748-97 Adopted.

[Residential Parking Area "S", Duboce Triangle]
Resolution extending the boundaries of Residential Permit Parking Area "S" in the Duboce Triangle Area and adding to the list of streets upon which time limitations shall apply (Octavia Street, between Waller and Haight Streets, both sides; Rose Street, between Market and Gough Streets, north side). (Department of Parking and Traffic) File 40-97-15, Resolution No. 749-97 Adopted.

The foregoing items on the Consent Calendar were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. REGULARCALENDAR NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[MOU, Local 790 Bargaining Unit SC4]
Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, and the City and County for Bargaining Unit SC4, to be effective for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Human Resources) File 93-97-47, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Patient Rates for DPH Services, FY 1997-98]
Ordinance amending Health Code, fixing patient rates for services furnished by City and County healthcare institutions; authorizing retroactively the effective date of July 1, 1997. (Department of Public Health) File 118-97-3, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 128.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Red Light Camera Enforcement Program]
Ordinance authorizing execution of contract between the Department of Parking and Traffic and a bidder it deems responsive to provide construction and professional services for the red light camera enforcement program; waiving competitive bidding requirements of Section 21.6 of the Administrative Code. Sponsor Supervisor Leal. File 172-97-47, Ordinance No. Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted

[Natural Gas Fueling Facility, Presidio]
Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the National Park Service for the use of a compressed natural gas facility in the Presidio. (City Administrator) File 172-97-41, Resolution No. 751-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Agreement, Sheriff - Interactive Systems]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department retroactively to enter into an agreement with Interactive Systems, LLC for VINE, an automated victim notification service, which agreement provides for mutual indemnification from claims or other damages which arises as a result of performance under said agreement; contingent upon the contractor’s compliance with the Equal Benefits Ordinance. (Sheriff) File 172-97-51, Resolution No. 753-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. RecommendationsofEconomicDevelopment,Transportation andTechnologyCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Bayshore-Hester Special Use District]
Ordinance amending Planning Code to create the "Bayshore-Hester Special Use District"; to amend the "Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center" use table and to include, within said "Bayshore-Hester Special Use District" only, a "Motel" within the definition of "Hotel, Tourist" pursuant to Section 101 of Planning Code and adopting findings pursuant to Section 101.1; companion measure to File 36-97-4. (Planning Department) File 115-97-10, Ordinance No. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14375 adopted May 22, 1997, approving amendments to the text of Planning Code and to Zoning Map.) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption-Exclusion from Environmental Review as a general rule exclusion dated April 1, 1997.) (Adds Section 780.2; amends Sections 713, 713.55 and 790.46.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Zoning Map Amendment, Bayshore Blvd/Hester Avenue]
Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as amendment to the Zoning Map of property located at 2011 Bayshore Boulevard, with additional frontage on Hester Avenue, Lots 3, 10 and 11 in Assessor’s Block 5054A, from an NC-S (Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center District) to the Bayshore-Hester Special Use District and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to File 115-97-10. (Planning Department) File 36-97-4, Ordinance No. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14375 adopted May 22, 1997, approving amendments to the text of Planning Code and to Zoning Map.) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption-Exclusion from Environmental Review as a general rule exclusion dated April 1, 1997.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Parking Restriction, Construction Activity]
Ordinance amending Traffic Code, extending the date that regulation concerning vehicular or pedestrian traffic and parking prohibited or restricted in certain cases residential and neighborhood commercial areas shall be in effect to June 30, 1998. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 124-97-4, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 33.1A.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted

[PIC 1998 Refugee County Plan]
Resolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 1998 Refugee County Plan and authorizing the Private Industry Council, Inc. (PIC) to apply for approximately $1,255,043 and to accept and expend those funds in line with the Refugee County Plan; placing $1,255,043 on reserve. (Private Industry Council) File 156-97-2, Resolution No. 750-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Paratransit Broker Contract Amendment]
Resolution approving amendment No. 5 to Paratransit Broker Agreement, to expand the ramped taxi program by leasing 30 ramped minivans to the paratransit broker to be subleased to taxicab companies participating in the Paratransit Program, with guaranteed lease payments in the form of paratransit trips provided at no cost to the City; to provide broker with a fee to administer the subleases; and to make other amendments updating the agreement. (Public Transportation Commission) File 172-97-46, Resolution No. 752-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted

[Liquor License, 2001 Market Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to Gashaw Mussa Ayele and Abera Truowrk Walker, for the Ethiopian and American Grocery and Cafe located at 2001 Market Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services) File 223-97-19, Resolution No. 754-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Liquor License, 244 California Street]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to Jean Pierre Meslier for French Prestige Wines, Inc., located at 244 California Street, Suite 507, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services) File 223-97-20, Resolution No. 755-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Liquor License Transfer, 1212 Market Street]
Resolution determining that the transfer of liquor licenses Type 9 - beer and wine importer, Type 17 - beer and wine wholesaler, and Type 20 - off-sale beer and wine for Rob McDonald of Old Bridge Cellers (OBC) from 1232 Market Street, to new premises located at 1212 Market Street, Suite 100, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code. (Housing and Neighborhood Services) File 223-97-22, Resolution No. 756-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Negative Declaration, Community Safety Element]
Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that amending the General Plan by adopting the Community Safety Element will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration; companion measure to File 271-97-6. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Medina. File 271-96-6.1, Resolution No. 759-97 (Negative Declaration adopted and issued 4/22/96.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Community Safety Element of the General Plan]
Resolution approving amendments to the General Plan to incorporate the Community Safety Element as adopted by the Planning Commission File No. 96.697M; companion measure to File 271-97-6.1. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Medina. File 271-97-6, Resolution No. 758-97 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14354 adopted 4/24/97.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Recess The Board, at the hour of 2:53 p.m., took a brief recess. ReconveningoftheBoard The Board, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., reconvened.

CALLINGTHEROLL
On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki-8. Noted absent: Supervisors Katz, Leal, Yee - 3.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Katz was noted present at 3:05 p.m. Supervisor Leal was excused. (See supra.) Supervisor Yee was noted present at 3:07 p.m. SPECIALORDER3:00P.M. Hearing Held

[Public hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the vacation of a portion of Treat Avenue west of Alabama Street and north of 15th Street and transferring jurisdiction from Department of Public Works to Department of Animal Care and Control. File 164-97-2.1 (Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Resolution 669-97, approved July 18, 1997.) The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Richard Schulke, Animal Control and Welfare Commission; Jane Gulocho. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the President declared the public hearing closed. FromEconomicDevelopment,TransportationandTechnologyCommittee WithoutRecommendation Passed for Second Reading

[Street Vacation, Jurisdictional Transfer]
Ordinance ordering the vacation of a portion of Treat Avenue west of Alabama Street and north of 15th Street and transferring jurisdiction from Department of Public Works to Department of Animal Care and Control and adopting findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 164-97-2.1, Ordinance No. (March 14, 1997 - Planning Department indicated the proposed vacation is in conformity with the General Plan,) (Categorically exempt from Environmental Review.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. SPECIALORDER3:00P.M. BoardofSupervisorsSittingasaCommitteeoftheWhole Hearing Held

[Public hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to approving the amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area as follows: (1) Resolution approving amendments to the Northeastern Waterfront Plan of the San Francisco General Plan; (2) Ordinance approving the Redevelopment Plan for the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area by amending said plan to expand the project area by adding land to the South Beach sub-area of the project area, specifically portions of Block 3766 (northwest corner of Beale and Bryant Streets immediately adjacent to the southern abutment of the Bay Bridge.) Files 151-97-4, 271-97-7 (Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, the following notice is hereby given: If you challenge the approval of the above items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing.) The privilege of the floor was granted to the following person: Niko, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the President declared the public hearing closed. CommitteeoftheWholeRiseandReportWithoutRecommendation Adopted

[General Plan Amendments, Northeastern Waterfront]
Resolution approving amendments to the Northeastern Waterfront Plan of the San Francisco General Plan; companion measure to File 151-97-4. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 271-97-7, Resolution No. 760-97 (Planning Commission Resolution 14414 dated July 10, 1997, adopting amendments to the Northeastern Waterfront Plan.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Passed for Second Reading

[Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan]
Ordinance amending Ordinance 14-81, as amended by Ordinances 50-84, 405-91, 137-92, 270-92, 430-94, 119-97, 276-97, approving the Redevelopment Plan for the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Project Area by amending said plan to expand the project area by adding land to the South Beach sub-area of the project area, specifically portions of Block 3766 (northwest corner of Beale and Bryant Streets immediately adjacent to the southern abutment of the Bay Bridge); companion measure to File 271-97-7. Sponsor Supervisor Yaki. File 151-97-4, Ordinance No. (Resolution 14415 dated July 10, 1997, finding amendments to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Plan consistent with the General Plan (as proposed to be amended) and, on balance consistent with Planning Code Section 101.1.) Passed for second reading by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. PUBLICCOMMENT The President inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Board. There being no response, the President declared the public comment portion of the meeting closed. FORADOPTIONWITHOUTCOMMITTEEREFERENCE These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption today. Any Supervisor may require any of these measures to go to Committee.

Adopted

[Proclaim Christ Rodekuhr Day]
Resolution declaring August 15, 1997 as "Christ Rodekuhr Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Yaki, Ammiano. File 4-97-32, Resolution No. 739-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Women Who Make A Difference Recipients]
Resolution commending the recipients of the Fifth Annual "Women Who Make A Difference" Awards and the Commission on the Status of Women for its ongoing efforts to acknowledge those women and businesses who have made a difference in women’s lives. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Teng, Katz, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown. File 6-97-137, Resolution No. 740-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Welfare to Work Partnership]
Resolution commending the Welfare to Work Partnership and the businesses and non-profits in San Francisco that are participating in the national effort to move people from welfare to work. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Teng, Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Medina, Yaki, Ammiano, Brown. File 6-97-138, Resolution No. 741-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Germaine Wong]
Resolution commending Ms. Germaine Wong for her work, dedication and exceptional performance in making San Francisco a voter-friendly city. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Yaki, Ammiano, Brown. File 6-97-139, Resolution No. 742-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[State Legislation, AB 1100, Health Insurance]
Resolution supporting State Assembly Bill 1100 requiring health insurance providers to provide health plans that cover all biologically based severe mental illnesses and emotional disturbances of children the same as provided for physical illness. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown. File 12-97-26, Resolution No. 744-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Welfare to Work Five Step Plan]
Resolution adopting a comprehensive five-step San Francisco County Welfare-to-Work Plan which consists of: 1)Economic and Labor Force Forecasts, 2) Extensive Job Creation Plan, 3) Job Training Program, 4) Guaranteed Child Care and 5) Enforcement of Child Support. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Medina, Newsom, Yaki, Ammiano, Brown. File 232-97-5, Resolution No. 757-97 (August 4, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend APALA National Convention]
Resolution commending Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) for its work in civil, worker, and immigrant rights and declaring August 8, 1997 as "APALA National Convention Day" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Katz, Medina, Yaki, Ammiano, Bierman, Brown. File 6-97-140, Resolution No. 743-97 (August 5, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Final Map, 2444 Van Ness Avenue]
Motion approving final map of 2444 Van Ness Avenue, a Residential Commercial Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 12 in Assessor’s Block No. 547, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-18 (August 5, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

[Final Map, City Mews, 1-23 and 25 Scott Alley]
Motion approving final map of the City Mews, 1-23 and 25 Scott Alley, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 127 in Assessor’s Block No. 3752, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-19 (July 31, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

[Amended Map, 468 7th Avenue]
Motion approving amended map of 468 7th Avenue, a Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lots 40-44 in Assessor’s Block No. 1538, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-20 (August 1, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

[Final Map, One Clarence Place]
Motion approving final map of One Clarence Place, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 108 in Assessor’s Block No. 3788, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-21 (August 1, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on August 11, 1997.) Adopted.

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

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee

[Zoning Map Amendment]
Substitute ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of property located at Scott and Post Streets of Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A,29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor’s Block 681 from an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Family) District and NC-3 (Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial) District to an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Family) District and NC-3 (Moderate-scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and the Scott Street Senior Housing Special Use District; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 036-97-001.

[Zoning Map Amendment]
Substitute ordinance adopting changes in property height and bulk classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of property located in the Scott Street Seniors Housing District in Assessor’s parcel no. lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor’s Block681 from 50-X to 65-A Districts to 50-X-70-J and 65-A-70-J; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 036-97-002.

[Contract Waiver Authority, Chapters 12B, 12C]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 12B.5-1 and 12C.5-1 to authorize the Director of the Human Rights Commission to waive application of Chapters 12B and 12C where there are no qualified responsive bidders or potential contractors that comply with the requirements of those chapters, and for bulk purchasing contracts. Supervisors Katz, Ammiano presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 097-97-021.02.

[Information Technology Procurement]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 21B, Sections 21B.1 through 21B.13 governing specialized procurement procedures for the efficient, cost-effective and value-effective acquisition of information technology. Supervisor Katz presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 097-97-048.

[Repeal Regulatory Fee, Temporary Relocation]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing portions of Chapter 72 that provided that the costs of short term relocation for families with lead poisoned children and associated administrative costs be paid for by the fees collected pursuant to Administrative Code Chapter 73; further amending Chapter 72 to provide that the Department of Public Health will directly pay for the costs of temporarily relocating families with lead poisoned children (amends Sections 72.1, 72.3 and 72.4). Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-049.

[Repeal Fee, Lead Hazard Abatement Program]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Chapter 73, Sections 73.1 through 73.9 to delete regulatory fee to cover reasonable costs incurred by the Department of Public Health in administering the childhood lead hazard abatement program and the costs of temporarily relocating families with lead poisoned children. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-050.

[Repeal Fund, Lead Abatement]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Section 10.117-116 to delete the Relocation Assistance and Lead Administration Fund into which regulatory fees to provide for the costs of relocation assistance and administration incurred in the remediation of lead hazards in residential units occupied by a lead poisoned child could be deposited. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-051.

[Surplus Goods Donation]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 6.01 to authorize the Director of Purchasing to dispose of surplus goods by donation for reuse or recycling. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-052.

[Supplemental Appropriation, E-911 Project]
Ordinance appropriating $7,529,000, Department of TeleCOMMUNICATION

s (911 Project), of public protection special revenue funds for the 911 Project and for the creation of seven (7) positions, for fiscal year 1997-98; placing $4,500,000 on reserve. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-008.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance appropriating $1,889,726, Department of Public Works, ($1,189,726 of 1988 Public Library Improvement Bond interest earnings and $700,000 of 1990 Earthquake Safety Bond Fund interest earnings) for the renovation of the Mission Branch Library for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97064. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-011.

[Appropriation, Recreation and Park Department]
Ordinance appropriating $25,105,000, Recreation and Park Department, of 1992 Golden Gate Park Infrastructure Bond Fund proceeds for the reconstruction of park water supply and other utilities and features at the Department of Recreation and Park for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97068. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-013.

[Senior Housing Special Use District]
Substitute ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 249.20 to create a Senior Housing Special Use District at Scott and Post Streets consisting of Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 of Assessor’s Block 681; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 115-97-004.

[Scott Street Senior Housing, Height and Bulk]
Substitute ordinance amending Planning Code by adding Section 263.15 to create special height and bulk exceptions for the Scott Street Senior Housing Special Use District at Scott and Post Streets on Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor’s Block 681; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 115-97-005. Referred to Board

[March on Washington 34th Anniversary]
Resolution welcoming the National Rainbow Coalition’s March to commemorate the 34th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Supervisors Teng, Brown, Medina, Katz, Bierman, Ammiano presented. Referred to Board For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 18, 1997. File 006-97-141.

[Commendation]
Resolution commending the Greater Geary Boulevard Merchants and Property Owners Association, Inc. on its annual luncheon. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 18, 1997. File 006-97-142.

[Commend Japanese Cultural/Community Center]
Resolution commending the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California for its outstanding contributions to the Japanese Community and the City of San Francisco and declaring August 15, 1997 as "JCCCNC Day" in San Francisco. Supervisors Teng, Yaki presented. Referred to Board For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 18, 1997. File 006-97-143. Referred to Committee

[Seamless Partnership]
Resolution designating the Department of Human Services to coordinate all components of the "Seamless Partnership" (the workforce development systems) for the City and County and urging all job training agencies to establish a work experience and/or internship component to their classroom training; and urging the business community to participate in this "Seamless Partnership" to create on-the-job and/or internship opportunities for the job trainees; and the "community career centers" should be based in the economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and include career exploration and job retention services. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 107-97-002. Referred to Board

[Bad Check Enforcement Program]
Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to enter into an agreement with National Revenue Corporation to conduct a bad check enforcement program pursuant to State law, and declaring that sufficient funds are available to fund such a program. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 18, 1997. File 172-97-056. Referred to Committee

[Pretrial Diversion Project]
Resolution authorizing the Sheriff to supplement its existing contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project in the amount remaining in the Jail Overcrowding Fine Account for the purpose of reducing jail population. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Finance Committee with request it be considered at the August 20, 1997 meeting. File 195-97-001.

[Sub-standard Dwellings, Owner Incarceration]
Resolution urging the Superior and Municipal Courts of the City and County to impose confinement (of property owner) in the subject property as a condition of probation upon conviction for maintaining a sub-standard building. Supervisors Newsom, Bierman, Ammiano, Brown presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 198-97-003.

[Procurement Agreement, Housing Authority]
Resolution authorizing the Purchaser to enter into an agreement with the Housing Authority of the City and County to make available to the Housing Authority supplies and services at the prices and terms available to the Purchaser under contracts entered into by the City and County. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 206-97-005. RequestsforHearings:

[Underground Drinking Water, Gasoline Additives]
Hearing to consider the possible contamination of San Francisco’s underground water table by such gasoline additives as MTBE, methyl tert, butyl ether. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 005-97-001.

[Bank In Lieu Tax Law]
Hearing to consider urging the State Legislature to modify the State Bank In Lieu Tax Law to mandate subvention of a portion of these tax receipts to local government. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 012-97-027.

[In-Law Apartment Amnesty]
Hearing to consider problems and issues involved in enacting amnesty for existing or non-code affordable in-law dwelling units. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 115-97-012.

[Section 8 Housing]
Hearing to consider the housing crisis involving holders of Section 8 certificates or renting housing through the Section 8 Program. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 206-97-006. Motions: Referred to Board

[Needle Exchange Emergency]
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina presented. Referred to Board For Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar August 18, 1997. File 030-97-001.15. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 045-97-089.

[Settlement of Union Grievance]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the grievance filed by SEIU, Local 790 on behalf of Torrance Scales regarding his termination from the Department of Public Works in the amount of Thirty Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars ($35,183), less applicable taxes and withholdings. (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 045-97-090.

[Antonio Oropeza v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Antonio Oropeza against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $11,460.41. (Superior Court No. 971-626). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 093-97-048.

[Arbitrator’s Award, Local 21]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an Arbitrator’s Award dated May 17, 1997 resolving a grievance between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 21 and the City and County of San Francisco and providing for the wages of employees assigned to work out of classification as Project Managers. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-009.

[Appropriation, Board of Supervisors]
Ordinance appropriating $384,905, Board of Supervisors from the General Fund Reserve for salaries and fringe benefits for the creation of eleven (11) positions (8.0 full time equivalent) and the abolishment of one (1) position, for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-3. RO #97030. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-010.

[Appropriation, Dept of Business and Economic Dev.]
Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000, Department of Business and Economic Development, of Neighborhood Development Special Revenue Fund for salaries, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, other contractual services and services of other departments for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97066. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-003.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Board of Supervisors]
Substitute ordinance amending Annual Salary Ordinance 1997/98, Board of Supervisors, reflecting the creation of eleven positions (Class 1364 Special Assistant V) and the deletion of one position (Class 1361 Special Assistant II); companion measure to File 101-97-9. (Department of Human Resources). Referred to Finance Committee.

File 155-97-001.

[Reward Authorization]
Ordinance authorizing payment of reward to Doe One. (Mayor) Referred to Finance Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 018-97-007.

[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections. DPT Order No. 1357. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 019-97-007.

[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. DPT Order No. 1357. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 020-97-006.

[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. DPT Order No. 1357. (Department of Parking and Traffic) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 033-97-004.

[Appointment, Redevelopment Agency]
Resolution confirming Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Neli Palma to serve as a member of the San Francisco Redevelopment Commission. (Mayor) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 033-97-005.

[Appointment, Port Commission]
Resolution confirming Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Kimberly Brandon to serve as a member of the San Francisco Port Commission. (Mayor) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 084-97-005.

[Property Acquisition, Tenderloin District]
Substitute resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for purchase and sale of real property in the Tenderloin District generally described as 201 Hyde Street (Lot 3 in Assessor’s Block 336), for open space purposes and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to Files 271-97-8, 84-97-4, 168-97-2. (Real Estate Department) (Exempt Status: General Rule Exclusion dated June 12, 1997) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 129-97-001.

[Assessment Appeals Board Rules]
Resolution adopting additional Assessment Appeals Board procedural rules. (Assessment Appeals Board) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 129-97-002.

[Reconsideration of Denied Application]
Resolution adopting an Assessment Appeals Board procedure to reconsider an application denied for lack of appearance by the applicant. (Assessment Appeals Board) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 129-97-003.

[Public Comment, Assessment Appeals Hearings]
Resolution adopting an Assessment Appeals Board procedure to allow public comment in its hearings. (Assessment Appeals Board) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 146-97-015.

[Grant, California Healthcare for Indigents Program]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to apply for, accept, and expend, retroactively, a grant allocation of up to $9,179,584 for fiscal year 1997-98 funding from the State Department of Health Services for California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP)funds for medical services to indigent persons, professional services, medical services contracts, materials and supplies, facilities rental, personal services, and indirect costs in the amount of $64,559, based on 14.5% of administrative and fiscal intermediary costs. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 271-97-009.

[Negative Declaration, Air Quality Element]
Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that amending the General Plan by adopting the Air Quality Element will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration (File No. 94.156E); companion measure to File 271-97-9.1. (Planning Department) (Negative Declaration adopted and issued 6/11/97.) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 271-97-009.01.

[Air Quality Element of the General Plan]
Resolution approving amendments to the General Plan to incorporate the Air Quality Element as adopted by the Planning Commission (File No. 94.156M); companion measure to File 271-97-9. (Planning Department) (Planning Commission Resolution No. 14421 adopted 7/17/97.) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Katz, that City Attorney draft appropriate legislation concerning fourteen points of the bicycle transit enhancement plan. By Supervisor Kaufman, that letter be sent to all City departments, boards, agencies and commissions asking them to review and respond within 60 days of the date of the letter by briefly explaining their policies on public notice pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.7-1 which requires that public notices mailed by them to residents be brief, concise and written in plain, easily understood English. By Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, that letter be sent to Quest Comprehensive Care Network (QCCN) of Davis Medical Center requesting that medical records of patients of Doctor Virginia Cafaro be released to the patients for their continued ongoing health care. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent to the City’s Lobbyists and the San Francisco Delegation in the State Legislature requesting cooperation with the California Bankers Association to modify the State Bank In Lieu Tax Law to mandate subvention of a portion of these tax receipts to local government. File 12-97-27. By Supervisor Ammiano, that letter be sent urging Governor Pete Wilson, members of the Budget Conference Committee, the Assembly and Senate Leadership not to cut proposed increases of funding for State AIDS/HIV programs to pay for the court settlement to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) which would amount to $1.3 billion dollars and that the settlement not be paid at once but spread over a number of years, saving any proposed increases to the HIV/AIDS programs in the current fiscal year 1997-98 budget deliberations. By Supervisor Brown, that City Attorney prepare ordinance to implement the provisions of SB 537, establishing dedicated staff capacity within the District Attorney’s office charged with combating mortgage-related fraud cases.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:11 p.m. adjourned. John L. Taylor, Clerk N.B. This Journal of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on . I, John L. Taylor, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of Proceedings of the Board meeting of the date stated and that it was approved as recited. John L. Taylor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors