Board of Supervisors : January 02, 2001

Full Board Minutes

City and County of San Francisco

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA94102-4689

S.F. City Seal

MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 2, 2001
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors

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

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

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE





	The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met in regular session on the above date with President Tom Ammiano presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m.On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent: Supervisors Brown, Teng, Yee - 3. Quorum present. Supervisor Brown was noted present at 2:07 p.m. Supervisor Teng was noted present at 2:03 p.m. Supervisor Yee was noted present at 2:04 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES







	Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Yaki, moved to APPROVE the November 6 and November 13, 2000 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki Absent: 3 - Brown, Teng, Yee

AGENDA CHANGES





	The President inquired if there were any changes to the agenda members were aware of which needed to be acted upon differently. Supervisor Newsom indicated the matter relating to grant funds for the construction of the K-Ingleside light rail line and Ocean Avenue serving the Municipal Railway , File 001955.(See infra.) Supervisor Newsom indicated the matters relating to commendations for Supervisors Bierman, Kaufman, Katz, Becerril, Teng, Yaki and Brown, Files 002223, 002224, 002225, 002226, 002227, 002228, 002229.(See infra.)

CONSENT AGENDA

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee



002112	[Settlement of Claim, Pacific Bell]		Supervisor Katz
	Resolution authorizing settlement of 14 claims against Pacific Bell in the amount of $825,000 for overcharges between September 1987 and February 1998.









	Enacted Number:	19-01
	ADOPTED



002132	[Gift Acceptance, Department of Aging and Adult Services]		Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Becerril
	Resolution authorizing the Director of Aging and Adult Services to accept and expend a gift from the San Francisco Hospital Council, acting through Health Plus Services, in the amount of $37,000 for the creation of a liaison program between the Public Guardian and member hospitals. (Adult and Aging Services)






	Supervisor Becerril requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Enacted Number:	20-01
	ADOPTED



002133	[Grant funds to improve services to seriously mentally ill in San Francisco]		Supervisors Leno, Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Mental Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant funds of $2,110,871 from the State Department of Mental Health to improve the system of care services for seriously emotionally disturbed children and severely mentally ill adults; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)







	Enacted Number:	21-01
	ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee



001584	[Grant funds for viral hepatitis prevention integration]		Supervisors Leno, Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Epidemiology and Disease Control, to accept retroactively and expend grant funds of $174,841 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to integrate viral hepatitis prevention into existing prevention services using a multi-infection prevention approach, and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)









	Enacted Number:	9-01
	ADOPTED



002093	[Grant from the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to assist HIV infected urban poor]		Supervisors Leno, Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Substance Abuse Services and Housing and Urban Health, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $496,520 from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) for Action Point-II HIV Treatment Capacity Expansion and to enter into an agreement which includes a rights in data clause, for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)









	Enacted Number:	16-01
	ADOPTED

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee



001904	[Parking Regulations, Various Locations]		Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations. UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH Jackson Street, north side, between driveways for #3003 and #3005 Jackson Street (13-foot zone, accommodating 2 motorcycles) TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, east side, from Jerrold Avenue to 145 feet southerly (145-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2098.)






	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.
	Enacted Number:	11-01
	ADOPTED



002051	[Granting sidewalk encroachment permit to Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. during construction operations at 77 Dow Place]
	Resolution granting revocable permission to Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. to temporarily close and occupy a portion of street area on Dow Place during construction operations at 77 Dow Place (Block 3750, Lot 2). (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 172,606.)







	Enacted Number:	15-01
	ADOPTED



001905	[Parking Regulations, Various Streets]
	Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets. TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND Lucky Street, west side, from 171.5 feet to 404 feet north of 26th Street (232.5-foot zone) Lucky Street, west side, from 59 feet to 151.5 feet north of 26th Street (92.5-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Lucky Street, west side, from 198 feet to 445 feet north of 26th Street (247-foot zone) Lucky Street, west side, from 75 feet to 178 feet north of 26th Street (103-foot zone) NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, both directions, at Custer Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Fairfax Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Galvez Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Innes Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Kirkwood Avenue 3rd Street, northbound, at Arthur Avenue / Cargo Way 3rd Street, northbound, at Burke Avenue 3rd Street, northbound, at Davidson Avenue 3rd Street, northbound, at Hudson Avenue TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, east side, between Burke and Evans Avenues 3rd Street, east side, between Cargo Way and Burke Avenue 3rd Street, east side, between Hudson and Innes Avenues 3rd Street, east side, from Fairfax Avenue to 90 feet southerly (90-foot zone) 3rd Street, east side, from Hudson Avenue to 80 feet northerly (80-foot zone) 3rd Street, east side, from Jerrold Avenue to 35 feet northerly (35-foot zone) 3rd Street, west side, between Evans and Davidson Avenues 3rd Street, west side, between Fairfax and Galvez Avenues 3rd Street, west side, between Galvez and Hudson Avenues 3rd Street, west side, between Innes and Jerrold Avenues 3rd Street, west side, from Hudson Avenue to 75 feet southerly (75-foot zone) 3rd Street, west side, from Innes Avenue to 60 feet northerly (60-foot zone) (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2098.)







	Enacted Number:	12-01
	ADOPTED



002103	[Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]		Supervisor Katz
	Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH (Along Sidewalk Bulbouts) 3rd Street, west side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 85 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Kirkwood Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from LaSalle Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from LaSalle Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from LaSalle Avenue to 85 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from LaSalle Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from McKinnon Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from McKinnon Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from McKinnon Avenue to 24 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from McKinnon Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from Newcomb Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Newcomb Avenue to 24 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Newcomb Avenue to 24 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Newcomb Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from Oakdale Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Oakdale Avenue to 85 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Oakdale Avenue to 24 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Oakdale Avenue to 55 feet southerly TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH (Along Sidewalk Bulbouts) 3rd Street, west side, from Palou Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Palou Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Palou Avenue to 60 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Palou Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from Quesada Avenue to 35 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Quesada Avenue to 20 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Quesada Avenue to 20 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Quesada Avenue to 35 feet southerly 3rd Street, west side, from Revere Avenue to 40 feet northerly 3rd Street, west side, from Revere Avenue to 82 feet southerly 3rd Street, east side, from Revere Avenue to 27 feet northerly 3rd Street, east side, from Revere Avenue to 38 feet southerly NO LEFT TURNS - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, both directions, at Kirkwood Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at LaSalle Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at McKinnon Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Oakdale Avenue 3rd Street, southbound, at Palou Avenue 3rd Street, southbound, at Quesada Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Revere Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Shafter Avenue 3rd Street, both directions, at Thomas Avenue (DPT Order No. 2111.)







	Enacted Number:	18-01
	ADOPTED









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

Severed From the ConsentAgenda



001955	[Grant funds for the construction of the K-Ingleside light rail line and Ocean Avenue serving the Municipal Railway]	Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to accept and expend $7,000,000 of State assistance for Ocean Avenue and K-Ingleside street, sidewalk, and transit improvements. (Public Transportation Commission)












	Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.

















	Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be continued to January 16, 2001.

	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Absent: 2 - Brown, Yee

REGULAR AGENDA

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Audit and Government Efficiency Committee



001968	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 66, Seismic Safety Retrofit Program]		Supervisor Kaufman
	Ordinance amending Sections 66.1, 66.2, 66.3, 66.4 and 66.5 and repealing Section 66.6 of Chapter 66 of the Administrative Code to conform to current practices and make technical corrections.











	Enacted Number:	1-01
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown



001969	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 66A, Seismic Safety Loan Program]		Supervisor Kaufman
	Ordinance amending and/or renumbering Sections 66A.2, 66A.3, 66A.4, 66A.6, 66A.7, 66A.8, 66A.9, 66A.10, 66A.12, 66A.13, 66A.14, 66A.15, 66A.16, 66A.17, 66A.18, 66A.19, 66A.20, 66A.21, 66A.22, 66A.23, 66A.24, 66A.26, 66A.27 and 66A.28 and repealing Sections 66A.11 and 66A.25 of Chapter 66A of the Administrative Code to conform to current practices and make technical corrections.













	Enacted Number:	2-01
	FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown

NEW BUSINESS

Recommendations of the Finance and Labor Committee



001798	[Extension of Sunset Clause - Utilization of Bid/RFP process for awarding of Parking Authority lease and management contracts]	Supervisor Newsom
	Ordinance amending Section 17.11(a) of the San Francisco Administrative Code to extend the authorization of the Parking Authority to utilize a Bid/RFP process for the awarding of all leases and management agreements for the use or operation of parking facilities. (Parking and Traffic Department)








	PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown



001959	[Government funding, Airport capital improvement projects]	Supervisor Newsom
	Ordinance appropriating $671,165,000 of San Francisco International Airport infrastructure Bond proceeds to fund various capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2000-2001; placing $212,686,188 on reserve. (Controller)














	Supervisor Leno, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved to excuse Supervisor Becerril from voting on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown



















	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Absent: 1 - Brown Excused: 1 - Becerril



002015	[MOU, Amendment No. 2 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 6]
	Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 6 and the City and County of San Francisco by appending the following list of past practices pursuant to Article VI.C. of the Memorandum of Understanding. (Human Resources Department)








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



002066	[Pacific BellContract]	Supervisor Katz
	Ordinance approving contract with Pacific Bell providing for the purchase of a variety of telecommunications services. (Fiscal impact.)










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



002068	[Government Funding, San Francisco General Hospital]	Mayor, Supervisor Newsom
	Ordinance appropriating $1,532,400 from Reserve-designated for one-time expenditures to fund the cost of medical and laboratory equipment for the San Francisco General Hospital for fiscal year 2000-01. (Fiscal impact.)






	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.

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



002148	[Amendment to Fiscal Year 00-01 Patient Rates for the Department of Public Health]
	Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter V, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Health Code) by amending Section 128 thereof, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, effective January 1, 2001. (Public Health Department)








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



002048	[Approving San Joaquin River Group Authority Joint Powers Agreement and Division Agreement]
	Resolution approving the San Joaquin River Group Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Division Agreement and authorizing the President and General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute these agreements on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco. (Public Utilities Commission)







	Enacted Number:	14-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Recommendation of the Public Health and Environment Committee



001628	[Hospital and Nursing Home Discharge Planning Task Force]	Supervisors Bierman, Leno, Brown, Becerril, Katz
	Resolution establishing a Hospital and Nursing Home Discharge Planning Task Force in relation to seniors and people with disabilities to make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors, to promote coordination among relevant agencies and setting forth the membership and duties of the Task Force.










	Supervisor Bierman submitted an amendment of the whole.

	Supervisor Bierman, seconded by Supervisor Kaufman, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee















	Supervisors Becerril, Katz requested to be added as co-sponsors.

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

Recommendation of Rules Committee



002094	[Appointment]
	Resolution appointing Barbara Kaufman, indefinite term, to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District. Supervisor Kaufman excused from voting in committee.












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

















	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 9 - Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee Noes: 1 - Ammiano Excused: 1 - Kaufman

Recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee



001870	[Disabled Placard Enforcement]	Supervisors Yaki, Katz, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Article 2, Section 12 of the San Francisco Traffic Code to authorize Parking Control Officers assigned to the "Robert Greenstrand Disabled Placard Detail" to issue misdemeanor citations for violations of California Vehicle Code Section 4461.








	Supervisors Katz, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

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



001902	[Parking Regulations, portions of Jones, McAllister and Eddy Streets]
	Ordinance amending the Traffic Code by amending Section 32.6.7 and adding Section 32.6.28, regarding parking regulations on portions of Jones, McAllister and Eddy Streets. (Parking and Traffic Department) (DPT Order No. 2097.)








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



002021	[Restricted parking]	Supervisors Yaki, Katz
	Ordinance amending Article 3 of the San Francisco Traffic Code by amending Section 33.1A thereof, by deleting the June 30, 1999 expiration date.








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



001929	[Transbay Terminal]		Supervisor Katz
	Resolution declaring that it is the policy of the City and County of San Francisco that it will actively pursue the implementation of Proposition H and work to connect the Transbay Terminal by rail to both the current terminus of CalTrans at Fourth and Townsend and to the East Bay in Emeryville or Oakland.









	Enacted Number:	13-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

COMMITTEE REPORTS

From Transportation and Land Use Committee



002106	[Urban Forestry Council]	Supervisors Leno, Katz, Bierman
	Ordinance amending San Francisco Municipal Code Part 1 (Administrative Code) Chapter 5 by adding Article XX111 to create an Urban Forestry Council and to delineate powers and duties for such Council. 1/2/2001 - Supervisor Yee dissenting in Board.














	Supervisor Yee moved to rerefer this matter to committee. Motion lost for lack of a second. Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor. The roll was then called on the pending ordinance.

	PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
	Ayes: 10 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki Noes: 1 - Yee



002157	[Sidewalk encroachment permit in connection with the construction of new live/work projects at 60 Rausch and 73 Sumner Streets]
	Resolution granting revocable permission to George F. Hauser to construct improvements, including new pavers, bollards, improved drainage and trees on a dead end portion of Clementina Street, east of Sumner Street, in conjunction with the construction of new live-work projects at 60 Rausch and 73 Sumner Streets (Block 3730, Lots 160 and 157) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) (DPW Order No. 172,641.)







	Enacted Number:	23-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



001094	[Grant funds for Public Library Staff Education Program]		Supervisors Newsom, Katz, Bierman
	Resolution authorizing retroactively the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend $13,215 to be awarded by the California State Library, FY00/01 Public Library Staff Education Program as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).Funds will be used to reimburse tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in Library Science at an institution of higher education.Employees participating in the program applied to, and were selected by the California State Library. (Public Library)









	Enacted Number:	8-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002182	[Sale of Flower Market Permit, Corner of 16th and Market Streets]		Supervisor Leno
	Resolution approving the assignment or sale of the flower market permit identified as "The Upper Market Street Flower Market located on the north sidewalk of Sixteenth Street within 100 feet south of the southerly line of Market Street" to a qualified permit applicant pursuant to Article 5 Section 161(h) of the Public Works Code. (Public Works Department)







	Enacted Number:	24-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

From Audit and Government Efficiency Committee



001965	[Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 23, Real Property]	Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII of Chapter 23 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending, repealing, and renumbering various sections regarding real property transactions.








	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.

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



002018	[Part III, Requiring parking lot operators to post bond]	Supervisors Kaufman, Katz, Newsom, Leno
	Ordinance amending Article 6 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Business and Tax Regulations Code), by amending Section 6.6-1, to require each applicant for a certificate of authority to collect parking taxes to post a bond with the Tax Collector as a precondition to the issuance of such certificate.






	Supervisors Katz, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

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



002019	[Part III, Waive requirement that every business file a tax return]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom
	Ordinance amending Article 6 of Part III of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Business and Tax Regulations Code), by amending Section 6.9-2, authorizing the Tax Collector to waive the requirement that every business file a tax return, where the taxpayer would owe less than a minimum filing amount, not to exceed $500, to be set annually by the Tax Collector.






	Supervisors Katz, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

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



002067	[Library Fines and Fees]	Supervisor Newsom
	Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 8.21-2 to authorize the Library Commission to charge certain fines and fees for the use of library materials and services and ratifying prior fines and fees.






	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.

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



002153	[Settlement of Lawsuit]
	Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Santa Clara County Transit District against the City and County of San Francisco, filed April 28, 1999 for $16,800. (City Attorney) (Santa Clara Superior Court No. CV781561.)








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



002147	[Gift Acceptance, Public Library]		Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $158,947 from the estate of John Fortunio. (Public Library)







	Enacted Number:	22-01
	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

PUBLIC COMMENT





	Alan Duffy, Lewis Lillian, Ernestine Weiss, Edmund, Abdalla Mehahed, comments praising departing supervisors; Bruce Allison, hospital workers task force; Eula Walters, Ferry Park; George R. Williams, expressing appreciation for the computer center at Western Addition and pedestrian safety measures; Phil Carlson, urgedeparting supervisors to share their wisdom and experiences with incoming supervisors, illegal dumping at McLaren Park.

FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
	These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference.A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today.Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.



002199	[19th Avenue median landscaping feasibility study]		Supervisor Yee
	Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to perform a feasibility study of landscaping the 19th Avenue median.





	Enacted Number:	34-01
	ADOPTED



002200	[Baggage Checkers at S.F. International Airport]		Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman
	Resolution urging the Airport Commission to require that all passenger airline companies require the presence of baggage checkers for arriving flights in order to reduce incidences of theft and misidentification of baggage.





	Enacted Number:	35-01
	ADOPTED



002201	[Compliance with California Statutory Waste Diversion Requirement]		Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to urge all generators of solid waste to implement programs that will bring San Francisco into compliance with the statutory waste diversion requirement under the California Integrated Waste Management Act and urges appropriate city personnel to obtain a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for this purpose.





	Enacted Number:	25-01
	ADOPTED



002202	[Policy priorities of the Bay Area Latino Health Summit]		Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to consider the policy priorities arising out of the First Annual Bay Area Latino Health Summit and to integrate these priorities where applicable into the City’s health care delivery system.





	Enacted Number:	26-01
	ADOPTED



002203	[National Forest Protection and Restoration Act (HR 1396)]		Supervisors Leno, Bierman, Becerril
	Resolution urging the United States Congress to pass the National Forest Protection and Restoration Act (HR 1396).





	Enacted Number:	27-01
	ADOPTED



002205	[Commendation]		Supervisors Ammiano, Leno, Bierman
	Resolution commending John S. James for the founding of"AIDS Treatment News" and for providing important information on HIV/AIDS treatment and care to people living with AIDS, their caretakers as well as health care service providers.





	Enacted Number:	28-01
	ADOPTED



002212	[Needle Exchange Emergency]		Supervisors Bierman, Teng, Ammiano, Yaki, Kaufman, Katz, Brown, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Becerril
	Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.





	Enacted Number:	M01-2
	APPROVED









	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Severed From For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda



002204	[George Sterling Park]	Supervisors Newsom, Bierman
	Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to establish a standing work order with Recreation and Park Department for the maintenance of George Sterling Park.






	Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.











	Supervisor Newsom requested this matter be continued to January 16, 2001.

	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Leno, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002206	[Commendation]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman, Newsom
	Resolution commending Jerry Rice on his retirement from the San Francisco Forty Niners.








	Supervisor Becerril requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	Supervisor Becerril submitted an amendment of the whole, bearing new title.

	Supervisor Becerril, seconded by Supervisor Katz, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee




	Resolution commending Jerry Rice on his years of outstanding service to the San Francisco Forty Niners.








	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.

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



002207	[Commendation]	Supervisors Bierman, Newsom
	Resolution commending the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council Recycling Center for their twenty seven years of providing recycling and other services to Haight Ashbury residents and the citizens of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Bierman requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.











	Supervisor Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsor.

	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002211	[Schedule of Management Audits]	Supervisor Yee
	Motion amending proposed schedule of management audits to be conducted of programs of City and County Departments by the Budget Analyst.






	Supervisor Yaki requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	APPROVED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002208	[Commendation]	Supervisors Bierman, Becerril, Newsom
	Resolution commending the Bayview Opera House and Artists Heidi Hardin and Jonathan Sacks for presenting an environmental installation, "The Human Family Tree/A Walk Through Paradise", celebrating the cultural diversity and common humanity shared by San Franciscans with all the world’s people.






	Supervisor Bierman requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.











	Supervisors Becerril, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002223	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Sue Bierman for her distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002224	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Barbara Kaufman for her distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002225	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Leslie Katz for her distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002226	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Alicia Becerril for her distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002227	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Mabel Teng for her distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002228	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Teng, Newsom, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Michael Yaki for his distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee



002229	[Commendation]	Supervisors Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee
	Resolution commending and honoring Amos Brown for his distinguished service as Supervisor of the City and County of San Francisco.






	Supervisor Ammiano requested this matter be severed so it could be considered separately.

	SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA.













	ADOPTED by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

IMPERATIVE AGENDA
	Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda.For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7.A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the following two motions.


	[Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory.






	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the commendatory finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee


	[Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted.






	Supervisor Newsom, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved ADOPTION of the Brown Act finding. The motion carried by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

Imperative Resolutions



010007	[Commendation]		Supervisors Teng, Kaufman, Bierman
	Resolution commending Stephen Leonoudakis for his service to the people of San Francisco during his 38-year tenure as a member of the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, and declaring January 5, 2001, to be "Stephen Leonoudakis Day" in San Francisco.



	Enacted Number:	32-01
	ADOPTED



010008	[Commendation]		Supervisor Yaki
	Resolution commending the contributions of Judy Lemons to the City and County of San Francisco, the State of California and the United States of America and declaring January 3, 2001, "Judy Lemons Day" in San Francisco.



	Enacted Number:	33-01
	ADOPTED









	The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
	Ayes: 11 - Ammiano, Becerril, Bierman, Brown, Katz, Kaufman, Leno, Newsom, Teng, Yaki, Yee

OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION

Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor

Ordinances



010009	[Payment for services of Police Officers]	Supervisor Yee
	Ordinance amending Chapter 10B Section 10B.2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to reinstate administrative overhead fee.
	1/2/01, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee, expires on 2/1/2001.



010010	[Ban on old-growth wood]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Leno
	Ordinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code by reenacting Chapter 12I which prohibits the City from using, requisitioning or purchasing any tropical hardwoods, tropical hardwood products, virgin redwood, or virgin redwood products. (Reenacts Sections 12I.1 through 12I.11.)
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

Resolutions



010011	[Funding needs for prevention and intervention services]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Hall, Leno
	Resolution urging the Juvenile Probation Department, the Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF) and the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council (MCJC), to research alternative funding sources; and in light of TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) funds ending in 2003, plan for long-term sustainable dollars to fund services specific to girls involved with the Juvenile Justice System, or who are at risk of entering the System.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010012	[Special needs housing for girls]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Hall, Leno
	Resolution urging City departments that fund social services for youth, including the Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF), the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council (MCJC) and the Juvenile Probation Department (JPD), to collaborate with those departments that fund housing and community development, including the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) and the Mayor’s Office of Community Development (MOCD), to explore the development of "special needs housing" that partners low-cost housing with social services, for girls and young women.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010013	[Designated day and conference opportunities for girls]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman, Newsom, Hall, Leno
	Resolution urging that the City offers "urban girls" the opportunity to attend, and to participate in City-wide events that address their specific life experiences and needs through Board designated day for urban girls and through City-wide conferences.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010014	[EP3 pilot program implementation]	Supervisors Katz, Bierman
	Resolution calling for the implementation of the pilot program for the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EP3).
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010015	[Use of web-based virtual teaming tools]	Supervisor Katz
	Resolution urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to explore the adoption of web-based virtual teaming tools.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010016	[Opposing additional Caldecott Tunnel bore]	Supervisors Leno, Peskin
	Resolution opposing construction of a fourth Caldecott Tunnel bore and urging the Bart Board of Directors to rescind its endorsement of the fourth bore and to develop a better strategy for improving reverse-commute transit service.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010017	[Organization list for membership in the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee]	Supervisor Newsom
	Resolution ratifying the list of recommended organizations for membership in the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee as required by Proposition C and approved by the Recreation and Park Commission.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010018	[Commendation]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution commending Dolores Huerta for her work as co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union and her years of service as a legendary labor leader and civil rights activist.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010019	[Commendation]	Supervisors Brown, Becerril, Bierman
	Resolution commending President Bill Clinton and HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo for their help with the homeless problem.
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.



010020	[Commendation]	Supervisor Leno
	Resolution commending Felicia Park-Rogers for winning the Stonewall Foundation Award for her pioneering work as Director of Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE).
	1/2/01, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Requests for Hearing



010021	[November 2000 Branch Library Bond Program]	Supervisor Yee
	Hearing to determine and ensure that the voters’ intent in approving the November 2000 Branch Library Bond Program is honored by the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Library Commission; and to receive information from the San Francisco Public Library about where they intend to get the funds to implement both the first and second phases of improvements to the Main Library.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.



010022	[Security at San Francisco Zoo]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to inquire into security arrangement at the San Francisco Zoo and to devise ways to enhance security of animals, birds, insects, plants and other biological organism and especially endangered and rare species.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance and Labor Committee.



010023	[PG&E and Energy Crisis]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to inquire into PG&E’s current fiscal condition and PG&E’s proposed rate increase, the State’s response to the energy crisis as well as the impact on the citizens of San Francisco.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee.



010024	[Crissy Field]	Supervisor Newsom
	Hearing to receive an update on the short-term and long-term plans for Crissy Field, including but not limited to any potential closures or new policy implementations.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Parks and Recreation Committee.



010025	[Appointments]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Hearing to hear members of the general public who are interested in being appointed to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.

Motions



010026	[Use of Legislative Chamber]	Supervisor Ammiano
	Motion waiving Board of Supervisors Rules of Order 6.13 to permit one time use of Legislative Chambers to hold a memorial service honoring the late Mr. Michael "Rick" Pacurar on January 19, 2001 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee.



010027	[Budget Analyst Report]	Supervisors Becerril, Bierman
	Motion directing the Budget Analyst to conduct a focused study on the creation of a Municipal Utility District for San Francisco, on a prioritized basis.
	1/2/01, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit and Government Efficiency Committee.

Introduced by the President at the Request of Departments

PROPOSED ORDINANCES



002218	[South of Market General Advertising Sign Amendment]
	Ordinance amending Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code ("Planning Code") by amending Sections 607.2, 803.3 and 803.4 to clarify that general advertising signs are prohibited in the South of Market Zoning Districts, except in the South of Market General Advertising Special Sign District. (Planning Department) (Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review dated November 30, 2000, Case No. 1999.771ET; Planning Commission Resolution No. l6047 adopted December 7, 2000 amending the Planning Code and recommending approval of the proposed amendment.)
	12/21/00, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Land Use Committee, expires on 2/1/2001.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS



002182	[Sale of Flower Market Permit, Corner of 16th and Market Streets]	Supervisor Leno
	Resolution approving the assignment or sale of the flower market permit identified as "The Upper Market Street Flower Market located on the north sidewalk of Sixteenth Street within 100 feet south of the southerly line of Market Street" to a qualified permit applicant pursuant to Article 5 Section 161(h) of the Public Works Code. (Public Works Department)
	12/15/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Land Use Committee.



	1/2/01, ADOPTED.

	Supervisor Leno requested to be added as co-sponsor.



002213	[Federal grant funds for strategic planning to reduce community and youth violence in Bayview Hunters Point and the Mission Districts]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Peskin
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Promotion and Prevention, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $195,900 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the Community Youth Mental Health Promotion project and to enter into an agreement which includes a rights in data clause for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
	12/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be calendared at the January 11, 2001 meeting.

	Supervisors Leno, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.



002214	[Federal grant for a mobile methadone program]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Daly, Peskin
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Substance Abuse Services, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $235,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) for the mobile methadone maintenance program and to enter into an agreement which includes a rights in data clause for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
	12/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

	Supervisors Leno, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.



002215	[Federal grant to reduce indoor environmental triggers for asthma]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom, Peskin
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health and Safety Services, Environmental Health Services, to accept and expend grant funds of $98,399 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Healthy Homes for Healthy Airways program. (Public Health Department)
	12/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

	Supervisors Leno, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.



002216	[Federal grant for a residential substance abuse program for pregnant and postpartum women]	Supervisors Leno, Newsom
	Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Substance Abuse Services, to accept retroactively and expend first year grant funds of $800,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) to expand the number of residential beds available to pregnant and postpartum women and to enter into an agreement which includes a rights in data clause for the use of these funds; providing for ratification of action previously taken. (Public Health Department)
	12/20/00, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee.

	Supervisors Leno, Newsom requested to be added as co-sponsors.

Requests Granted





	From: Supervisor Ammiano To: Director, San Francisco Zoo Requesting/Inquiring: To notify the Director, San Francisco Zoo that committee hearing has been called to consider the security arrangement at the San Francisco Zoo and to devise ways to enhance security of animals, birds, insects, plants and other biological organism and especially endangered and rare species; and will be scheduled before the Finance and Labor Committee in the near future.File 010022. The parameters of the hearing will include: 1. Current security practices at the San Francisco Zoo. 2. Inquire into the reasons for the disappearance of two rare Koala bears from the Zoo. 3. Current problems with security practices and the security of animals, birds, insects, plants, and other biological organisms, especially endangered and rare species. 4. Ways to improve security arrangement and enhance safety of animals and other biological organisms. 5. Other related issues. From: Supervisor Ammiano To: General Manager, Public Utilities Commission To: Government liaison representing PG&E Requesting/Inquiring: To notify by the General Manager, Public Utilities Commission and the government liaison representing PG&E that a committee hearing has been called to inquire into PG&E’s current fiscal condition, PG&E’s proposed rate increase, the State’s response to the energy crisis as well as the impact on the citizens of San Francisco; and will be scheduled before the Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee in the near future. File 010023 The parameters of the hearing will include: 1. PG&E’s current fiscal condition and solvency. 2. PG&E’s proposed rate increase and its impact on citizens of San Francisco, especially low-income and senior citizens. 3. The State of California and the Governor’s response to the current energy crisis. 4. Other related issues.







	From: Supervisor Katz To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic To: General Manager, MUNI Requesting/Inquiring: That the Director of Department of Parking and Traffic and General Manager of MUNI investigate and report on the possibility of allowing taxicabs to make left-hand turns from Third Street onto Oakdale, Palau, Quesada and Revere Streets during non-commute hours and when traffic safety and congestion permits. From: Supervisor Katz To: Director, Department of Children, Youth and their Families To: Director, Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council To: Director, Department of Public Health To: Director, Mayor’s Office of Community Development Requesting/Inquiring: That the Directors of the following departments: Department of Children, Youth and their Families, Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council, Department of Public Health, and Mayor’s Office of Community Developmentspend funding on girl specific programs.A similar project was completed by the Juvenile Probation Department.The Juvenile Probation Department project should be used as a model for the other departments cited in this request. Due date: March 15, 2001

In Memoriams





	Motion that the Board adjourn its meeting this date out of respect to the memory of the following deceased: Darwin Buck Jones (Supervisors Kaufman, Newsom, Leno) Alice Fong Yu (Supervisor Yee) Michael "Rick" Pacurar (By the entire Board) Paul Wotman (By the entire Board) Harold Leland Call (Supervisor Leno) Alan Cranston (By the entire Board)

ADJOURNMENT





	There being no further business, the Board at the hour of 5:22 p.m. adjourned. Gloria L. Young, Clerk N.B.The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 20, 2001. I, Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said Board on the date stated and was approved as recited.

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