December 08, 1997

Agenda & Minutes Archive

JOURNALOFPROCEEDINGS
BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

Monday, December 8, 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.

CONSENTCALENDAR
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted present:
Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10.
Noted absent at first roll call:
Supervisor Leal - 1.

Quorum present.


SupervisorLealExcused
The Clerk stated Supervisor Leal requested to be excused from attending today’s meeting. Supervisor Medina, 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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved that the Journals of Proceedings for Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 14, 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.



CONSENTCALENDAR

RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee
Finally Passed

[Appropriation, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Department]
Ordinance appropriating $242,397, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Department, of Hetch Hetchy Power Revenues for the creation of a new Retail Power Accounts Program and for the creation of four (4) new positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-7. (Controller) File 101-97-25, Ordinance No. 451-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Hetch Hetchy]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Department, reflecting the creation of four (4) new positions (Class 1063 IS Senior Programmer, 1366 Special Assistant VII, 1368 Special Assistant IX, and 5633 Water and Power Specialist); companion measure to File 101-97-25. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-7, Ordinance No. 454-97 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Works]
Ordinance appropriating $755,000, Department of Public Works, from the General Fund Reserve ($695,000 from reserve for Third Street cleanup and $60,000 from reserve for Tenderloin extra cleaning services) to fund salaries, supplies and equipment for cleaning services in the Bayview and Tenderloin areas and the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-8. (Controller) File 101-97-27, Ordinance No. 452-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, Dept. of Public Works ]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), Department of Public Works, reflecting the creation of one (1) position (Class 8280 Environmental Control Officer); companion measure to File 101-97-27. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-8, Ordinance No. 455-97 Finally passed.

[Appropriation, Sheriff, Litigation]
Ordinance appropriating $8,750,000, Sheriff, from General Fund Litigation Reserve Balance to claims and judgments and authorizing settlement of litigation between Stolte, Inc., a division of Green International on behalf of itself and its sub-contractors and the City and County for $8,750,000. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 101-97-34, Ordinance No. 453-97 Finally passed.

[Setting Schedules of Compensation]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 275-97 setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for certain classifications of persons employed by the Superior and Municipal Courts for the City and County. (City Attorney) File 106-97-1.1, Ordinance No. 456-97 Finally passed.

[Amendment to MOU, Local 911]
Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Police Officers Association, Local 911, SEIU, AFL-CIO and the City and County for Bargaining Units P-1; P-2A and P-2B; effective July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2001. (Department of Human Resources) File 93-96-30.2, Ordinance No. 450-97 (Fiscal Impact.) Finally passed.

Adopted

[Extension and Renewal of Leases]
Resolution authorizing retroactive extension and renewal of seven (7) existing leases of real property required by the Department of Public Health for Outpatient Mental Health Clinics. (Real Estate Department) File 64-97-18, Resolution No. 1104-97 Adopted.

RecommendationofHealth,FamilyandEnvironmentCommittee Finally Passed

[Extending MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance - III]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code to set forth findings supporting three month extension of MBE/WBE/LBE Ordinance - III and providing for three month extension. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Teng, Leal. File 284-97-1.1, Ordinance No. 457-97 (Adds Section 12D.2-3; amends Sections 12D.9(A), 12D.10(A), and 12D.11(A), 12D.11(A)-(1) and 12D.15(G).) Finally passed.

RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Adopted

[Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections at "Stop" intersections. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 18-97-9, Resolution No. 1094-97 (StopSigns-Establish Anza Street and Blake Street, northwest corner, stopping Blake Street (makes T-intersection a one-way Stop); Anza Street and Collins Street, northwest corner, stopping Collins Street (makes T-intersection a one-way Stop); Anza Street and Spruce Street, northwest corner, stopping Spruce Street (makes T-intersection a one-way Stop); Anza Street south frontage road (proposed new roadway) and Blake Street, southwest corner, stopping eastbound traffic on the frontage road; Anza Street south frontage road (proposed new roadway) and Collins Street, southwest corner, stopping eastbound traffic on the frontage road; Anza Street south frontage road (proposed new roadway) and Cook Street, southwest corner, stopping eastbound traffic on the frontage road; Anza Street south frontage road (proposed new roadway) and Spruce Street, southwest corner, stopping eastbound traffic on the frontage road; Girard Street and Wilde Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Girard Street (makes uncontrolled intersection a two-way Stop); Griffith Street and Shafter Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Shafter Avenue (makes uncontrolled intersection a two-way Stop).) Adopted.

[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 19-97-10, Resolution No. 1095-97 (NoParkingAnytime-Rescind Napoleon Street, south side, from 400 feet to 1200 feet west of Evans Avenue (800-foot zone). ParkingMeterAreaNo.3(1-HourParkingTimeLimit,9am-6pm, MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish Church Street, east side, from 25 feet to 70 feet north of 24th Street (45-foot zone, extending existing parking meter area to a total of 70 feet). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"I"(1-HourTimeLimit,9am-6 pm,MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish Shotwell Street, both sides, between 22nd and 23rd Streets (800 block). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"I"(1-HourTimeLimit,9am-8 pm,MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish 22nd Street, both sides, between Valencia and Guerrero Streets (3300 block). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"J"(2-HourTimeLimit,8am-5 pm,MondaythroughFriday)-Establish 10th Avenue, both sides, between Moraga and Noriega Streets (1700 block); Moraga Street, both sides, between 9th and 10th Avenues (300 block). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"L"-Rescind Anza Street, south side, between Parker and Masonic Avenues (100 through 600 blocks, remove eligibility to purchase permits). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"R"(2-HourTimeLimit,9am-6 pm,MondaythroughSaturday)-Establish Franklin Street, both sides, between Eddy and McAllister Streets (600 through 800 blocks); Fulton Street, both sides, between Laguna and Franklin Streets (300 through 500 blocks); Golden Gate Avenue, both sides, between Laguna and Franklin Streets (700 through 900 blocks); Gough Street, both sides, between Golden Gate Avenue and Fulton Street (600 and 700 blocks); Laguna Street, both sides, between Golden Gate Avenue and Fulton Street (800 and 900 blocks); McAllister Street, both sides, between Laguna and Franklin Streets (600 through 800 blocks). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"S"(2-HourTimeLimit,8am-9 pm,MondaythroughFriday)-Establish 21st Street, both sides, between Castro and Collingwood Streets (3900 block). ResidentialPermitParkingArea"V"(2-HourTimeLimit,8am-6 pm,MondaythroughFriday)-Establish Del Monte Street, both sides, between Mount Vernon Avenue and Ottawa Street (100 block).) Adopted.

[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. (Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee) File 20-97-9, Resolution No. 1096-97 (One-WayStreet-Establish Anza Street, south frontage road (proposed new roadway), eastbound, between Parker Street and a point 150 feet east of Collins Street. StreetClosure-Establish(Additional6-MonthTrialPeriod) Tiffany Avenue, at 29th Street (originally implemented for a 6-month trial period). Tow-Away,NoStoppingAnytime-Establish La Playa, west side, from Kirkham Street to 45 feet northerly (45-foot zone); Lower Great Highway, east side, from Kirkham Street to 45 feet northerly (45-foot zone); Pine Street, south side, across the driveway at Century Place (25-foot zone); Napoleon Street, north side, from 730 feet to 790 feet west of Evans Avenue (60-foot zone between driveways, across from the entry gate for the postal facility parking lot; Napoleon Street, south side, from 690 feet to 840 feet west of Evans Avenue (150-foot zone). Mid-BlockCrosswalk-Establish Napoleon Street, approximately 750 feet west of Evans Avenue (adjacent to the entry gate for the postal facility parking lot).) Adopted.

[Gift Acceptance]
Resolution accepting gift valued at $400,000 from the Koshland Family for the renovation of Daniel E. Koshland, Sr. Park. (Recreation and Park Department) File 38-97-16, Resolution No. 1098-97 Adopted.

RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Kennedy, et al. v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of plaintiffs Sarah Kennedy and Heather Piccone against the City and County by payment of $137,581.69. (City Attorney) File 45-97-124, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 973-096.) Passed for second reading.

[Humberto Garcia v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Humberto Garcia against the City and County by payment of $139,000 plus waiver of San Francisco General Hospital lien of $15,589.83. (City Attorney) File 45-97-125, Ordinance No. (Superior Court No. 968-854.) Passed for second reading.

[Jeff Edwards v. CCSF, et al.]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Jeff Edwards v. City and County, et al., by payment of $110,000. (City Attorney) File 45-97-126, Ordinance No. (United States District Court No. C96-2263 PJH.) Passed for second reading. Adopted

[Settlement of Claim, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.]
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Pacific Gas & Electric Company by payment of $80,000. (City Attorney) File 48-97-76, Resolution No. 1101-97 Adopted.

[Settlement of Claim, Reviewco]
Resolution approving settlement of unlitigated claim of Reviewco by payment of $551,000. (City Attorney) File 48-97-77, Resolution No. 1102-97 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 UNFINISHEDBUSINESS FromtheClerk Adopted Supervisor Newsom was excused from voting. (See Journal of Proceedings of November 24, 1997.)

[Findings]
Motion adopting findings related to the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Application No. 97.592CR, for the installation of six antennas on a new light pole and a base transceiver station on the rooftop parking level, of the existing Marina off-street parking garage as part of the wireless teleCOMMUNICATION

s network, in an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, pursuant to Section 711.83 of the Planning Code, on property located at 3224-3252 Pierce Street, east side between Lombard and Chestnut Streets; Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, in Assessor’s Block 490. File 37-97-7.4, Motion No. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Teng, Yaki, Yee-7. Noes: Supervisors Medina, Ammiano - 2. Excused: Supervisor Newsom - 1. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Rereferred to Committee

[Public Record, Contract/Bid Raters]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code, to specify that the evaluation forms and names of persons serving as raters for any City contract selection or bidding procedures would be subject to public inspection after the evaluation process has been completed. Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. File 97-97-37, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 67.24.) (November 17, 1997 - Consideration continued to December 8, 1997.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded

By Supervisor Yaki, moved to rerefer to Rules Committee.

Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[City Seal on Harvey Milk Burial Marker]
Ordinance authorizing the official corporate seal of the City and County to be used on the burial site and marker of Harvey Milk, former Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Ammiano, Brown, Leal, Yaki, Medina, Teng. File 197-97-2, Ordinance No. (November 24, 1997 - Consideration continued to December 8, 1997.) Supervisor Katz, seconded

By Supervisor Yaki, moved to rerefer to Rules Committee.

Motion to rerefer to Committee adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. NEWBUSINESS RecommendationsofFinanceCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Appropriation, Public Transportation Commission]
Ordinance appropriating $1,364,564, Public Transportation Commission, of Safe Harbor Lease Revenue to provide additional funding for the Advanced Train Control System Project for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 101-97-22, 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.

[Appropriation, Airport Commission]
Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000, Airport Commission, from Fund Balance, to reduce estimated landing fees and rental revenues pursuant to Lease and Use Agreement between San Francisco Airport and various airlines, for fiscal year 1997-98. (Controller) File 101-97-26, 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. Passed for Second Reading as Amended

[Appropriation, District Attorney]
Ordinance appropriating $117,639, District Attorney, of General Fund Bad Check Recovery Revenues, for the creation of three and a half (3.5) positions for fiscal year 1997-98, subject to certain conditions; companion measure to File 102-97-9. (Controller) File 101-97-28, Ordinance No. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved an amendment of the whole bearing same title as above. Amendment of the whole 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 as amended 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

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, District Attorney]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98), District Attorney, reflecting the creation of 3.5 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-28. (Department of Human Resources) File 102-97-9, 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.

[Appropriation, Mayor’s Office]
Ordinance appropriating $800,000, Mayor’s Office, of Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program Revenue, to implement part of the comprehensive juvenile justice action plan and to fund the start up costs of five pilot programs for fiscal year 1997-98; subject to certain conditions. (Controller) File 101-97-30, 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. AppointmentofPresidentProTempore At the request of the President, Supervisor Yaki assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor.

[Appropriation, Mayor’s Office]
Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Mayor’s Office, from the General Fund Reserve-Youth Line for the implementation of the Youthline Program for fiscal year 1997-98. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 101-97-33, 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. The President resumed the Chair. Consideration Continued

[Appropriation, Mayor’s Office of Community Development]
Ordinance appropriating $94,943, Mayor’s Office of Community Development, from the General Fund Reserve-Day Labor Program for professional services at the Mayor’s Office for fiscal year 1997-98; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Mayor’s Office of Community Development) File 101-97-48, Ordinance No. Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved to continue consideration to December 22, 1997. Motion to continue 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

[Benefits for Court Employees]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 289-96, which set schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for fiscal year 1997-98 for certain classifications of persons employed by the Municipal Court for the City and County, by adding certain retirement benefits for Court Reporters. (Municipal Court) File 106-96-3.1, 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

[Mortgage Credit Certificate]
Resolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of mortgage credit certificates not to exceed $25 million (Home Finance Program). Sponsor Supervisor Brown. File 276-97-1, Resolution No. 1085-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. RecommendationsofHousingandNeighborhoodServicesCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Sidewalk Width Regulations, Irving Street]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section 1540 to change the official sidewalk width on Irving Street between Arguello Boulevard and Second Avenue, as shown on the Department of Public Works drawing labeled Q-20-480, making findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1, and requesting other official action in connection therewith. (Department of Public Works) File 34-97-6, 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. Passed for Second Reading as Amended

[Sidewalk and Encroachment Permit Appeals]
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to provide that appeals from sidewalk and encroachment permit decisions relating to building construction, rehabilitation or maintenance may be appealed to either the Building Inspection Commission or the Board of Supervisors; provided however that appeals to the Board of Supervisors waive the right of appeal to the Building Inspection Commission. Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 123-97-6, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 723.2.) Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Teng, moved to amend Page 2, line 24, by replacing "10 days" with "15 days". Motion to amend 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 as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted

[Gift Acceptance]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to accept, on behalf of the Police Department, the gift of a cash donation of $41,200 from the San Francisco Housing Authority for the Wilderness Adventure Youth Program. (Police Commission) File 38-97-15, Resolution No. 1097-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Tour Bus Program Policy]
Resolution declaring it to be the policy of the Board of Supervisors to implement a tour bus program that would: include provisions related to tour buses in the Transportation Element of the General Plan; develop an agreement between the City and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the enforcement of tour bus regulation; cause to be dispersed more widely easily visible signs notifying and warning drivers and residents of tour bus regulations; result in education of tour bus drivers by their employers; lead to the adoption of permanent regulations regarding tour buses by December 31, 1999; and declare it to be the policy of the Board of Supervisors not to consider further restrictions on tour buses (except for those pending) until the elements of this program shall have been implemented. Sponsors Supervisors Teng, Bierman. File 43-97-5, Resolution No. 1100-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Negative Declaration, Scott Street Senior Housing]
Resolution adopting Final Negative Declaration, finding and determining that the Scott Street Senior Housing Development and Special Use District in Assessor’s Block, 681, Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40, for the properties located at 1600-1608 Scott Street, 2158-2180 Post Street; 2251-2267 Sutter Street will have no significant impact on the environment, and adopting and incorporating findings of Final Negative Declaration; companion measure to Files 115-97-4, 115-97-5, 36-97-1, 36-97-2. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Teng, Medina, Katz, Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown. File 115-97-4.1, Resolution No. 1108-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Passed for Second Reading

[Senior Housing Special Use District]
Ordinance amending Planning Code 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; companion measure to Files 115-97-4.1, 115-97-5, 36-97-1, 36-97-2. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Bierman, Katz, Teng, Medina, Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown. File 115-97-4, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 249.20.) 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. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Scott Street Senior Housing, Height and Bulk]
Ordinance amending Planning Code 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; companion measure to Files 115-97-4.1, 115-97-4, 36-97-1, 36-97-2. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown. File 115-97-5, Ordinance No. (Adds Section 263.15.) (October 23, 1997 - Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 14481.) 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. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Zoning Map Amendment, Scott Street Senior Housing]
Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map 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; companion measure to Files 115-97-4.1, 115-97-4, 115-97-5, 36-97-2. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng, Ammiano, Brown, Yaki, Newsom. File 36-97-1, Ordinance No. (October 23, 1997 - Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 14481.) 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. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Newsom, requested to be added as co-sponsors.

[Zoning Map Amendment, Scott Street Senior Housing]
Ordinance adopting changes in property height and bulk classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of property located in the Scott Street Senior Housing District in Lots 15, 18, 19, 22, 29A, 29B, 38 and 40 in Assessor’s Block 681 from 50-X and 65-A Districts to 50-X/70-J and 65-A/70-J; finding consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1; companion measure to Files 115-97-4.1, 115-97-4, 115-97-5, 36-97-1. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Bierman, Katz, Medina, Teng, Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown. File 36-97-2, Ordinance No. (October 23, 1997 - Approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 14481.) 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. In connection with the above item, Supervisors Yaki, Newsom, Ammiano, Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. Adopted

[Grant, Operation Revitalization Program]
Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to apply for retroactively, accept, and expend funds in the amount of Three Hundred Sixty Two Thousand-Five Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($362,519) for a project designated "Operation Revitalization-Ocean View/Merced Heights/Ingleside. (Police Department) File 143-97-7, Resolution No. 1109-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Liquor License, 399 Cortland Avenue]
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to Aaron Fisher for Blumengarten, a flower and gift shop located at 399 Cortland Avenue, 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; with conditions. (Housing and Neighborhood Committee) File 223-97-30, Resolution No. 1113-97 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, 125 Hyde Street]
Resolution opposing the request for the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license for Yeyah Hassan, from 288 Golden Gate Avenue to 125 Hyde Street, and determining that it will not serve the public convenience and necessity 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 Committee) File 223-97-34, Resolution No. 1114-97 Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. RecommendationsofRulesCommittee Passed for Second Reading

[Claims Deadlines]
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the deadline for filing of claims for death or injury to the person or to personal property or growing crops from 100 days to six months. (Clerk of the Board) File 97-97-64, Ordinance No. (Amends Section 10.20-3.) 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

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee, term expired July 15, 1996, for a new two-year term ending July 15, 1998. (Rules Committee) File 92-96-30, Resolution No. 1105-97 (Harold Supriano, succeeding Lonnie Lawson, Seat No. 23304.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted as Amended

[Appointments]
Resolution appointing members to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board, making findings waiving residency requirements; for indefinite terms. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-47.1, Resolution No. 1106-97 (Michael Bennett, Seat No. 30701, must represent homeless or formerly homeless; Victoria Black, Seat No. 30702, must represent homeless or formerly homeless; Edwin Wilkerson, Seat No. 30703, must represent area of advocacy; Ramona Benson, Seat No. 30704, must represent area of advocacy; Joy Rucker, Seat No. 30706, must be a service provider; Jacky Bloom, Seat No. 30707, must be a service provider; James Brady, Seat No. 30708, must represent the business community; Carrie Dipman, Seat No. 30709, must represent education and/or training; Paul Boden, Seat No. 30712, must be an at-large appointment.) Supervisor Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved an amendment of the whole entitled, "Resolution appointing members to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board, making findings waiving residency requirements." Amendment of the whole adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. Adopted

[Appointment]
Resolution appointing member to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee, for unexpired portion of two-year term ending July 15, 1998. (Rules Committee) File 92-97-48.1, Resolution No. 1107-97 (Fannie Camille She, succeeding Gilman Louie, resigned, Seat No. 23306.) Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. SPECIALORDER3:00P.M. Consideration Continued

[Public hearing]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to report of delinquent payment of Transit Impact Development Fee on property located at 1141-1145 Market Street, and imposing a special assessment lien on said property pursuant to the provisions of Sections 38.11, et seq. of the Administrative Code. File 159-97-1 Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved to continue consideration to December 22, 1997. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. FromPublicTransportationCommission Consideration Continued

[Delinquent Transfer Impact Development Fee]
Resolution confirming report of delinquent payment of Transit Impact Development Fee on property located at 1141-1145 Market Street, and imposing a special assessment lien on said property pursuant to the provisions of Sections 38.11, et seq. of the Administrative Code. File 159-97-1, Resolution No. Supervisor Medina, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved to continue consideration to December 22, 1997. Motion to continue adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. PUBLICCOMMENT The privilege of the floor was granted to the following persons: Leboriae P. Smoore; Whirlwind Dreamer. There being no one else wishing to speak, 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

[Commend Albert C. Walker]
Resolution recognizing Albert C. Walker, Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of service to the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-208, Resolution No. (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Bobby Shaw, Jr.]
Resolution commending Bobby Shaw, Jr. for demonstrating to youth everywhere how dedication and commitment to excellence can overcome life’s obstacles and how athletic excellence must complement academic achievement. Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-209, Resolution No. 1086-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Sheriff’s Office]
Resolution commending the Sheriff’s Office on its successful implementation of the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Program in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-210, Resolution No. 1087-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Kung Pao Kosher Comedy]
Resolution commending "An evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy" for its continuing contributions to humor in San Francisco and for its charitable contributions and proclaiming December 23, 24, 25 and 26, 1997 as "Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Days" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-211, Resolution No. 1088-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend Henny Youngman]
Resolution commending Henny Youngman for his 70 years as a comedian and for being the grandfather of the one-liner art form and proclaiming the week of December 22-28, 1997 as "Henny Youngman Week" in San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Bierman, Katz. File 6-97-212, Resolution No. 1089-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

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

[Commend George Bacigalupi]
Resolution commending the lifetime achievements of George Bacigalupi. Sponsors Supervisors Yaki, Katz. File 6-97-213, Resolution No. 1090-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Taxi Cab Permits]
Resolution urging the State Public Utilities Commission to use due prudence and public hearings when considering the issuance of additional TCP (taxi cab) permits, to refrain from issuing an increase in the number of these permits for limousine services until the Mayor’s Taxi Task Force has finished its deliberations, to budget sufficient monitoring commensurate with any such increase, and to carefully monitor limousines operating without TCP licenses. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Bierman. File 12-97-35, Resolution No. 1091-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[State Bank In Lieu Tax]
Resolution requesting the City Lobbyist and the San Francisco Delegation in the State Legislature cooperate 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 by supporting California State Assembly Bill 511. Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman. File 12-97-36, Resolution No. 1092-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Bierman requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Gift Acceptance]
Resolution accepting a gift valued at approximately $30,000 from Unryushi Gassan to the City and County of San Francisco (artwork). Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. File 38-97-17, Resolution No. 1099-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[Kiosk, Castro Neighborhood]
Resolution urging the Departments of Public Works and Public Transportation, as part of the program to create neighborhood city halls in San Francisco and working with residents of the Castro neighborhood, to develop and implement a pilot program to place one state-of-the-art interactive kiosk in a location in the Castro neighborhood to be determined by the Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Director of Public Transportation and residents of the Castro neighborhood; and providing that the kiosk shall be installed and maintained at no cost to the City. Sponsors Supervisors Kaufman, Leal, Katz. File 200-97-1.1, Resolution No. 1111-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

In connection with the above item, Supervisor Katz requested to be added as co-sponsor.

[Emergency Notification System]
Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department to implement the Emergency Notification System (ENS) in the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsors Supervisors Katz, Bierman. File 207-97-13, Resolution No. 1112-97 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[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. Sponsors Supervisors Leal, Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Medina, Yee. File 30-97-1.23 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[Joint Venture Agreement]
Motion approving an agreement among the partners of the joint venture providing budget analyst services. (Clerk of the Board) File 98-97-3 (November 24, 1997 - Introduced in Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[Election Declaration]
Resolution declaring the results of the Consolidated Municipal Election conducted November 4, 1997 in the City and County of San Francisco. (Clerk of the Board) File 60-97-13, Resolution No. 1103-97 (December 3, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[Park and Open Space Advisory Committee]
Resolution amending Resolution Nos. 667-90 and 955-93 to add the Friends of Duboce Park as an organization qualified to submit nominations for appointment to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee pursuant to Charter Section 16.107(g). Sponsor Supervisor Katz. File 193-97-11, Resolution No. 1110-97 (December 2, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on December 8, 1997.) Adopted.

[Final Map]
Motion approving final map of 2507-2507A, 2509-2509A-2511-2511A Polk Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 8 in Assessor’s Block 523, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Department of Public Works) File 58-97-34 (December 2, 1997 - Referred to Board for consideration on December 8, 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, Yee-9. Absent: Supervisors Leal, Yaki-2. IMPERATIVECALENDAR 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 following motions: Adopted

[Serious Injury Finding]
Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote 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 Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Brown Act Finding]
Motion that the Board finds by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. Supervisor Yaki, seconded by Supervisor Brown, moved adoption. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1.

[Imperative Resolution]
Adopted

[Appointment of Bill Lann Lee as Assistant Attorney General]
Resolution urging for a full Senate confirmation of Bill Lann Lee, and for President Clinton to appoint Bill Lann Lee as well as to make an interim appointment as the next Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, and directing the Clerk of the City and County of San Francisco to forward a copy of this resolution to the City’s Lobbyist in Washington, D.C. File 013-97-042, Resolution No. 1122-97 Supervisor Teng presented for immediate adoption. Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Medina, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee-10. Absent: Supervisor Leal-1. OFF-CALENDARLEGISLATION ROLLCALLFORINTRODUCTIONOFMEASURESANDCOMMUNICATION

S NOTCONSIDEREDORREPORTEDONBYCOMMITTEE Referred to Committee

[Employee Claims - Payment Approval]
Substitute ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 10.25-8 to require claims for damaged articles by employees of the City and County that are in excess of $1,000 to be approved by the Board of Supervisors and by repealing Section 10.25-9. Supervisors Kaufman, Medina presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-044.

[Skating Advisory Committee]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Article XXI, Section 5.210 through 5.212 to establish a Skating Advisory Committee, with 11 voting members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, responsible for developing a plan for skating-related improvements, reviewing policies and programs related to skating in the transportation element of the General Plan of the City, and developing a plan for public outreach. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 097-97-069.

[CALM-Cash Assistance Linked to Medi-Cal]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article X to Chapter 20 thereto, encompassing Sections 20.100 to 20.123, to establish a Cash Assistance Program for individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal due to age or disability, but who are not eligible for Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI). Presented by Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-070.

[PAES-Personal Assisted Employment Services]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article IX to Chapter 20, encompassing Sections 20.70 to 20.92, to create the Personal Assisted Employment Services Program to provide assistance in obtaining paid employment and a cash stipend for indigent adult residents of San Francisco. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-071.

[SSIP-Supplemental Security Income Pending]
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Article XI to Chapter 20 thereto, encompassing Sections 20.200 to 20.224, to establish a Cash Assistance Program for individuals who are applying, or have been determined eligible for Social Security Income (SSI) but who have not begun to receive payments. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-072.

[General Assistance Program]
Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 20.55 to change the reference from "This Chapter" to "This Article," Section 20.552 to include a definition of FSET/GATES, PAES, CALM, SSIP, MNO, Electronic Benefit Transfer, TANF and CALWORKS, to delete reference to MIC, to update the name of the Department of Social Services to the Department of Human Services and to change the term General Manager to Executive Director, Section 20.55.4 to clarify the purposes and principles of the General Assistance Program; by amending Section 20.56 to provide that children under 18 who are living with and applying for General Assistance with their parent(s) and who have been eligible for TANF/CALWORKS shall be eligible for aid and/or services under this Article, Section 20.56.6 to allow for rent payments up to the eligible client’s otherwise eligible total monthly income and or assets rather than the monthly grant amount, Section 20.56.8 to provide that abandonment of S.F. residency shall result in immediate termination of General Assistance, Section 20.56.11 to exclude income tax refunds and payments made under foster care or FSET/GATES Programs from the calculation of available income or resources, Section 20.56.13 to include current passports and immigration and naturalization identification as acceptable form of permanent identification and to require applicants to provide verifiable social security numbers, and by adding Sections 20.56.16, 20.56.17 and 20.56.18 to comply with State law provisions regarding ineligibility for General Assistance; by amending Section 20.57 to modify the amount and computation of General Assistance grants, Section 20.57.1 to provide that rent free housing shall be valued according to the income-in-kind chart in the California Code of Regulations rather than by fair market value, Section 20.57.5 to delete reference to medical benefits provided through the MIC Program; by amending Section 20.58 to eliminate the requirement that unemployable persons be given a medical reevaluation every three months, Section 20.58.1 to provide that if a recipient fails to comply with this article, his or her aid may be withheld and/or decreased and/or discontinued, Section 20.58.2 to clarify when an unemployable person shall be reclassified as employable and to eliminate the requirement that clients submit medical or psychological evaluations within 10 days of a disability claim; by amending Section 20.59.3 to remove recipients receiving salary, wages, child support, other income or resources in an amount less than the maximum monthly grant amount from the list of short term cases qualifying for in-kind aid, Section 20.59.4 to clarify that aid payments may be made payable to the recipient or the recipient or his designated co-payee jointly, Section 20.59.5 to include two-party checks and electronic benefit transfers as acceptable forms of initial aid payments; by amending Section 20.60.6 to replace the phrase "has a language problem" to "is not proficient in English", Section 20.60.7 to clarify that, absent a showing of good cause, a client must be present in order for a hearing to be held and Section 20.60.9 to include evidence of disability as a means of showing good cause for non-attendance at a first meeting. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 097-97-073.

[Appropriation, Civic Center Courthouse Security]
Ordinance appropriating $261,238 from the General Fund Reserve to fund the cost of the ten (10) additional positions for security needed at the new Civic Center Courthouse for fiscal year 1997-98. Presented by the Controller. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-049.

[Appropriation, Public Works, City Hall]
Ordinance appropriating $25,192,702 of City Hall Improvement bond fund proceeds for design and construction of non-seismic improvements at City Hall for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 1997-98. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-050.

[Appropriation, Office of Citizen Complaints]
Substitute ordinance appropriating $245,533 from the General Reserve-Office of Citizen Complaints, $170,000 and $75,533 from the San Francisco International Airport Reserve fund for salaries, fringe benefits, rent, other current expenses, materials and supplies, equipments and services of other department and for the creation of three (3) positions at the Office of Citizen Complaints-Police Department for fiscal year 1997-98. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-036.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $1,500,000 Community Health Service Tobacco settlement revenue, to fund for the health education, promotion and enforcement program to discourage smoking among minors at the Department of Public Health-Community Health Service for fiscal year 1997-98. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-052.

[Appropriation, City Attorney]
Ordinance appropriating $824,009 from the General Fund Reserve-Litigation for salaries and fringe benefits for the City Attorney for fiscal year 1997-98. Presented by the Mayor. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-053.

[Public Employment, Sheriff’s Office]
Ordinance amending Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997/98 reflecting the creation of 10 new positions in the Sheriff’s Office. Presented by Department of Human Resources. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-017.

[News-Gathering Vehicles]
Substitute ordinance amending Article 1.1 of the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 11.3 pertaining to exemptions for certain vehicles and 11.4 pertaining to display of vehicle press cards and by adding Section 11.9 providing for a new vehicle press card fee of $50, adding Section 11.10 providing for specific locations for news-gathering vehicles, and adding Section 11.11 pertaining to elected officials, to grant preferential parking privileges to members of the press when engaged in the gathering or photographing of news and to elected officials when engaged in official business. Presented

By Supervisor Yaki. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 124-97-005. Referred to Board

[Commend Filipino-American Democratic Club]
Resolution commending the Filipino-American Democratic Club for its efforts to raise political awareness in the Filipino-American community. Supervisors Yaki, Kaufman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 006-97-214.

[Commend NICOS]
Resolution commending NICOS for its work in the Chinese Community Health Study and urging the Department of Public Health to collaborate with NICOS to provide a more inclusive and comprehensive health care for San Francisco residents, including people with low-income and language barrier and urging the Department of Public Health and other private and/or public funding agencies to put resources in the research and development for the treatment of the compulsive gamblers. Supervisor Teng presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar, December 15, 1997. File 006-97-215.

[Commend Pets Unlimited]
Resolution recognizing Pets Unlimited on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary and commending the organization, its founders, and staff for their contributions to the people of the City and County of San Francisco and their pets. Supervisor Kaufman presented. Referred to Board of Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 006-97-216.

[Red Light Camera Enforcement]
Resolution urging the California State Legislature to enact enabling legislation which will allow municipalities to classify as a non-moving violation the offense of running a red light when the ticket is issued as a result of a controlled intersection red light camera identifying the car but not the driver. Supervisors Newsom, Leal presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 012-97-037.

[Supporting Federal Legislation/Gasoline MTBE]
Resolution declaring support of the City and County of San Francisco for federal legislation to reduce or eliminate the level of the gasoline additive Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) in order to reduce possible carcinogenic and other potential health hazards in groundwater and underground potable water supplies. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 013-97-041.

[Red Light Camera Funding]
Resolution urging the Mayor and the Parking and Traffic Commission to approve a request for supplemental budget appropriation for revenue neutral funding for the administration of an expanded Red Light Photo Enforcement Program; also urging the Controller to set up a traffic safety account to track revenues and expenditures from the Shelley Bill which are used to fund the red light photo enforcement and related safety programs. Sponsors Supervisors Newsom, Leal. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 088-97-003. Referred to Committee

[San Francisco Affinity Credit Card Program]
Resolution urging the Mayor and the Department of Recreation and Parks to utilize the revenues generated from the San Francisco Affinity Credit Card Program for the improvement and restoration of Golden Gate Park. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Finance Committee.

File 088-97-004. Referred to Board

[Grant Application-Special Advocate]
Resolution approving San Francisco Court appointed Special Advocate (SFCASA) submission of grant application to the Judicial Council Court-Appointed Special Advocate. Supervisor Yaki presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 279-97-001.

[San Francisco Citywide One Less Gun Campaign]
Resolution endorsing and supporting San Francisco’s Citywide One Less Gun Campaign. Supervisors Brown, Kaufman, Bierman presented. Referred to Board for Adoption Without Committee Reference Calendar December 15, 1997. File 280-97-001. Referred to Committee

[Transitional Housing Placement Program]
Resolution requesting the State Department of Social Services to allow the City and County of San Francisco to participate in the Transitional Housing Placement Program which will involve licensed private, nonprofit, or county operated facilities in providing transitional housing placement services to persons at least 17 years old, and not more than 18 years old. Supervisors Brown, Bierman presented. Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 281-97-001. RequestsforHearings:

[Review of Taxi Rates]
Hearing to consider the City’s obligations with regard to Police Code Section 1137, requiring the Board of Supervisors to review the rates for taxi cabs between September 1st and December 1st each year. Supervisor Newsom presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 15-97-4.

[Health Care - Golden Gate Park]
Hearing to consider whether or not the health needs/continuum of health care of the encampment population is continuing as a result of recent sweeps and clearing of Golden Gate Park. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 193-97-12.

[Renovation of Hallidie Plaza]
Hearing to consider the Department of Public Works’ proposed plan for renovation of Hallidie Plaza. Supervisor Bierman presented. Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 200-97-9.

[Translators - Court System]
Hearing to consider the shortage of translators in the court system, and to investigate whether San Francisco is in compliance with California Senate Bill 1304, a comprehensive Court Interpreter Program administered by the Judicial Council. Supervisor Ammiano presented. Referred to Rules Committee.

File 282-97-1. Motions: Referred to Committee

[Proposition O Meeting]
Motion ordering the January 15, 1998, 10:00 A.M. meeting of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors be held on January 15, 1998, at 6:00 P.M. in the Secular, Community Meeting Room of the First Union Baptist Church, 1001 Webster Street. Supervisor Brown presented. Referred to Rules Committee.

File 54-97-11.1. IntroducedbythePresidentattheRequestofDepartments Ordinances Referred to Committee File 046-97-012.

[Settlement of Claim, NSF Design Subconsultant]
Ordinance approving the settlement of the City’s claims against MCT, mechanical and electrical design subconsultant for the new Sheriff’s Facility. (MCT will pay $400,000 to the City). (City Attorney) Referred to Rules Committee.

File 101-97-038.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $422,810, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, of the General Fund Reserve, to fund the ambulatory health and mental care services at the new Treasure Island jail facility and for the creation of nine (9) new positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-13. RO #97161. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-039.

[Appropriation, Department of Human Services]
Ordinance appropriating $11,232,378, Department of Human Services, of State and Federal Revenues to fund implementation of Welfare Reform Programs, expansion of adoption and Homeless Programs, and improvement of Department of Human Services facilities, and for the creation of 277 new positions and the deletion of 149 positions, for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-14. RO #97159. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-040.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health-SFGH]
Ordinance appropriating $189,738, Department of Public Health-San Francisco General Hospital, of the General Fund-Salary and Benefits to provide funding for additional patient care hours as specified in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and SEIU Local 790 (Nurses), and for the creation of 5.24 positions for fiscal year 1997-98; companion measure to File 102-97-15. RO #97162. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-041.

[Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGH]
Ordinance appropriating $643,223, Department of Public Health, from San Francisco General Hospital Patient Revenue to add unbudgeted patient revenue related to the merger of the UCSF/MT. Zion Workers’ Compensation Clinic with the San Francisco General Hospital Workers’ Comp Clinic for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97150. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-042.

[Appropriation, Dept of Public Health-SFGH]
Ordinance appropriating $124,370, Department of Public Health, from San Francisco General Hospital Patient Revenues to add unbudgeted patient revenue for services referred by the San Francisco Family Planning Program and Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and to support the San Francisco General Hospital pathology laboratory for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97160. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-043.

[Appropriation, Mayor’s Office]
Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Mayor’s Office, from the General Fund Reserve-Day Labor Program, for professional services for fiscal year 1997-98; providing for ratification of action previously taken. RO #97164. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-044.

[Appropriation, Port Commission]
Ordinance appropriating $3,500,000, Port Commission, of San Francisco Harbor Operating Fund Loan Revenue, to fund the costs for the design and construction of Hyde Street fishing harbor for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97158. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-045.

[Appropriation, Department of Public Health]
Ordinance appropriating $1,033,415, including an additional $262,415, Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, from Medi-Cal and Medicare Revenues and transferring $771,000 of visiting nurse hospice group contracts to fund the newly created Community Health Network Home Health Agency and for the creation of 28.2 new positions; companion measure to File 102-97-16. RO #97163. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-046.

[Appropriation, Dept of Building Inspection]
Ordinance appropriating $262,549, Department of Building Inspection, of Building Inspection fund balance to replenish the Repair and Demolition Fund for fiscal year 1997-98. RO #97166. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 101-97-047.

[Appropriation/Settlement of Lawsuit, Fire Dept.]
Ordinance appropriating $900,000, Fire Department, from the General Fund Litigation Reserve balance to claims and judgments, for fiscal year 1997-98 and authorizing settlement of litigation between Odelia Braun and the City and County of San Francisco (Superior Court Case No. 969-799), by payment of $900,000 plus 8.5% simple interest to accrue beginning December 16, 1997. RO #97168. (Controller) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-013.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, reflecting the creation of nine (9) positions; companion measure to File 101-97-38. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-014.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, Department of Human Resources, reflecting the net creation of 128 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-39. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-015.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment, DPH-SFGH]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Network, reflecting the net creation of 5.24 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-40. (Department of Human Resources) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 102-97-016.

[Salary Ordinance Amendment]
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 307-97 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1997-98), Department of Public Health-Community Health Service, reflecting the creation of 28.2 new positions; companion measure to File 101-97-45. (Department of Human Services) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 172-97-077.01.

[Competitive Bidding Exemption]
Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission’s award of contracts to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for renovation of play areas at Gilman Playground and Herz Playground. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

Resolutions Referred to Committee File 025-97-017.

[Prop J Contract, Intake and Shelter Services]
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s certification that intake and shelter services to status offenders can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees. (Juvenile Probation Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 027-97-012.

[Federal Grant - Airport]
Resolution authorizing Airport Commission to file grant application, and accept and expend grant of $360,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the K-Explosives Detection Program. (Mayor) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 028-97-010.

[Emergency Repair, Pier 1-1/2 Building]
Resolution approving a declaration of emergency for architectural and engineering services to repair a collapsed wall of the Pier 1-1/2 Bulkhead building, Port of San Francisco - $240,000. (Port Commission) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 061-97-006.

[Contract Award Extension, Hetch Hetchy]
Resolution approving Contract Modification No. 2 and granting extension of time for completion of Hetch Hetchy Contract No. HH-853, Tuolumne Meadows Sewer (Collection System) Rehab - Phase II. (Public Utilities Commission) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 107-97-004.

[Indigent Adult Programs]
Resolution approving the creation of three (3) new county programs (Personal Assisted Employment Services, County Assistance Linked to Medi-Cal and SSI Pending), to serve adult indigent San Francisco residents and changes to the existing General Assistance Program. (Mayor) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 107-97-005.

[CalWORKS Plan]
Resolution approving the City’s CalWORKS Plan as prepared by the Department of Human Services for submission to the State Department of Social Services. (Mayor) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 146-97-016.01.

[Amend Acceptance/Expenditure, State Grant Funds]
Resolution authorizing the amendment of Schedule A, Resolution No. 950-97, acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for 1997-98. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 146-97-023.

[Grant - Corporation for Supportive Housing]
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Homeless Programs, to accept and expend retroactively a grant of $80,000 from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, for primary health care and client centered treatment and case management services; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Health, Family and Environment Committee.

File 156-97-003.

[Private Industry Council Refugee County Plan]
Resolution authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to expend approximately $108,055 of unspent funds and $121,269 of targeted assistance 20% discretionary funds in line with the Refugee County Plan. (Private Industry Council) Referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.

File 172-97-077.

[Prevailing Wage Requirements]
Resolution exempting the San Francisco Conservation Corps from the prevailing wage requirements for the contracts to renovate the play areas at Gilman Playground and Herz Playground; companion measure to File 172-97-77.1. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 172-97-078.

[Amendment, 3COM Park Parking Lot Agreement]
Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the 3COM (Candlestick) Park Parking Lot Operating Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants extending the agreement until December 31, 1999 to coincide with the amended stadium lease between the City and the San Francisco Giants unless the parties agree to further extend the agreement due to force majeur in the construction of Pacific Bell Park and adding new provisions required under City ordinances and deleting a provision no longer required under City ordinance. (Recreation and Park Department) Referred to Finance Committee.

File 172-97-079.

[Indemnification Agreement, DPH-UCSF]
Resolution authorizing the Director of Health to execute an agreement with the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, for the provision of clinical and quality assurance services by a medical director and assistant medical director for the Fire Department’s emergency medical services, including an indemnification provision and an exception and waiver to Chapter 12B, as approved by the Human Rights Commission. (Department of Public Health) Referred to Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.

File 278-97-001.

[Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council]
Resolution amending Resolution No. 414-89, as amended, to name changes (facilitated by the City Charter) of member departments of the Council and Executive Committee of the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council. (Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council) Referred to Rules Committee.

RequestsGranted
There being no objection, the Board directed the Clerk to comply with the following requests: By Supervisor Newsom, that letter be sent to all City departments inquiring into their customer service practices over the last twelve months, and provide to the Board of Supervisors a customer service plan for the next twelve months with the recommendation that this plan focus on courteous, quick, accurate and accessible customer service. By Supervisor Katz, that letter be sent to all City departments inquiring into the status of their departmental efforts with respect to addressing the year 2000 problem. (Copy of response to Director of Committee of Information Technology, Mr. Ed Harrington.)

MotionsAdopted



Motion that the Board adjourns its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Yori Wada (Entire Board) Virgina Ann Boreman Sponsor Supervisor Kaufman. James E. Casassa Sponsor Supervisor Bierman. Wayne Corbitt Sponsor Supervisor Ammiano. David Bell Sponsors Supervisors Ammiano, Katz, Bierman. Ilene Sapp Sponsors Supervisors Brown, Bierman. Marilyn O’Keeffe Sponsor Supervisor Katz. Daljeet Ghotra Sponsor Supervisor Newson. File 2-97-46 Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.



ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 3:45 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