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City and County of San Francisco
Board of Supervisors - Full Board

November 18, 2002

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
Monday, November 18, 2002
2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
Regular Meeting


Board of Supervisors

TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT
CHRIS DALY, MATT GONZALEZ, TONY HALL, MARK LENO,
SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, GAVIN NEWSOM,
AARON PESKIN, GERARDO SANDOVAL, LELAND Y. YEE

Members Present: Tom Ammiano, Chris Daly, Matt Gonzalez, Tony Hall, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Gavin Newsom, Aaron Peskin, Gerardo Sandoval.
Members Excused: None.
Members Absent: Mark Leno, Leland Y. Yee.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. On call of the roll, the following Supervisors were noted absent:

Supervisor Leno, Newsom and Yee - 3.

Quorum present.

Supervisor Newsom was noted present at 2:05 p.m.

Supervisors Leno and Yee were excused. (see infra)

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to approve October 21, 2002 Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Leno, Yee
Supervisors Leno and Yee Excused from Attendance
Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to excuse Supervisors Leno and Yee from attending today’s meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Leno, Yee
AGENDA CHANGES
The Clerk of the Board informed the Board that the following Files Nos. may be heard out of order: 020678, 021439 and 021442.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Clerk of the Board presented a communication from his Honor, the Mayor, returning with his veto the following Ordinance.(File No. 021458)
Privilege of the Floor
Supervisor McGoldrick, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved to suspend Rule 4.28 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Leno, Yee
Supervisor McGoldrick introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Lieutenant Croce "Al" Casciato for recognition of receiving the National Award for Hispanic Police Officer of the Year.

Supervisor Ammiano introduced, welcomed and presented a Certificate of Honor to Mr. Sotello.

REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee
011498 [Identification and Use of Surplus City Property for Housing] Supervisors Daly, Gonzalez
Ordinance adding San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 23A to identify and establish Board policy regarding surplus, unutilized and underutilized City real property for housing for the homeless.
Supervisor Hall noted absent at 2:30 p.m.
Enacted Number: 227-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Recommendations of the Rules and Audits Committee
020890 [Settlement of Lawsuit]
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by Harsch Investment Corp. against the City and County of San Francisco for Harsch’s payment of $1,464,000.00 to four affordable housing projects; the lawsuits were filed on July 19, 1994 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 962-445; on November 12, 1996 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 982-474; and on February 23, 1994 in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-94-0629-DLJ; all entitled Harsch Investment Corp., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.) Supervisor Sandoval dissenting in committee.

Enacted Number: 225-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin
Noes: 1 - Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021644 [Amend Administrative Code Section 10.20-1 - City Claims Procedures] Supervisor Hall
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 10.20-1 to require that all claims for damages against the City, including those categories listed in Government Code Section 905, follow the procedures set forth in the Administrative Code unless specifically excepted by other laws.
Enacted Number: 226-02
FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of the Finance Committee
021754 [Re-appropriating funding for three positions to operate and maintain audio, video and security systems]
Ordinance re-appropriating $127,577 of existing funding for three positions to operate and maintain audio, video, and security systems by the Administrative Services - Convention Facilities Management for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, and Amending Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2002-03. (Controller)

(No Public Benefit Recipient; companion measure to File 021793.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021793 [Public Employment] Supervisor Gonzalez
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175-02 (Annual Salary Ordinance 2002/03) setting rates in the 2002-2003 Compensation Plan for two new classifications, establishing a budget for three positions, and deleting three positions in Convention Facilities for fiscal year 2002-03. (Human Resources Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021808 [Compensation for Employees Called to Active Military Duty in Response to International Terrorism] Mayor
Ordinance amending the 2002-2003 Annual Salary Ordinance to entitle City officers or employees called to active duty with a military reserve organization to receive from the City the difference between the amount of the individual’s military pay and the amount the individual would have received as a City officer or employee had the individual worked his or her normal work schedule. (Mayor)
PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021776 [Third Amendment to Moscone Project Lease] Mayor
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Third Amendment to the Project Lease; approving the issuance of the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 (George R. Moscone Convention Center); providing that the principal amount of the Bonds to be issued shall not exceed an amount that will produce a net present value savings of at least three percent; approving the form of an Official Statement with respect thereto; and authorizing and ratifying the execution and delivery documents necessary for the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. (Mayor)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

Enacted Number: 779-02
ADOPTED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Recess

The Board, at the hour of 2: 56 p.m., took a brief recess.

Reconvening of the Board

The Board, at the hour of 3:00 p.m., reconvened.

SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M
Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole
021442 [Hearing - 601 King Street]
Hearing to consider legislation contained in File Nos. 021297 and 012042 regarding King Street.

(Companion measure to Files 012042, 021297, 021439.)

Roger Brandon; opposing project

President declared the public hearing closed.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.
Committee of the Whole Rise and Report Without Recommendation
Called From Transportation and Commerce Committee by Supervisor Daly
021297 [CEQA Findings] Supervisor Daly
Resolution adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and State Guidelines in connection with adoption of a zoning map amendment for the 601 King Street Project.
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Resolution be RE-REFERRED to the Transportation and Commerce Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
012042 [Zoning Map Amendment - King and Townsend Streets] Supervisor Daly
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco, Section Maps 8 and 8H, to change the use district designation of Assessor’s Block 3800, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Assessor’s Block 3799, Lot 7, at King and Townsend Streets near Seventh Street, from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to SLR (Service/Light Industrial/Residential Mixed-Use District), to change the height and bulk district designation of Assessor’s Block 3800, Lots 1 and 2, at King and Seventh Streets, from 50-X to 65-X, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.
Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Transportation and Commerce Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
021760 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Discretionary Review - 1515-18th Avenue]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Director’s Discretionary Review dated October 11, 2002, Case No. 2002.0174D, recommending approval of Building Permit Application No. 2001.12.26.591, Case No. 2002.0174D, proposing to construct a 11’ X 12’ deck and stairs 12’ above grade at the rear of the single-family dwelling located in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and a 40-X Height/Bulk District, on property located at 1515-18th Avenue, west side between Kirkham and Lawton Streets; Lot 001E, in Assessor’s Block 1864.

(Appeal filed October 10, 2002; Board final action date: November 18, 2002; companion measure to Files 021761, 021762; District 10.)

Appellant: Wilson Hsu

Female Speaker; support appellant

Peter Belamondi; support appellant

Gerald G. Green, Director of Planning reviewed the Discretionary Review Recommendation.

Project Sponsor: Maureen McGettigan, Owner of 1515 - 18th Avenue

A rebuttal period was allowed.

President then declared the public hearing closed.

HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.
(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)
021761 [Discretionary Review Appeal, 1515-18th Avenue]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review Case No. 2002.0174D, on property located at 1515-18th Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Enacted Number: M02-191
Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021762 [Discretionary Review Appeal - 1515-18th Avenue]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review Case No. 2002.0174D, on property located at 1515-18th Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Newsom, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
021748 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Discretionary Review - 594-48th Avenue]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Director’s Discretionary Review recommendation dated September 30, 2002, Case No. 2002.0718DDDDD, approving Permit Application No. 2002.03.20.1980, subject to certain revisions, proposing the addition of a partial third story and roof deck to an existing single-family home in an RH-1 (Residential, House, Single-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk district, on property located at 594-48th Avenue, northeast corner of Anza Street and 48th Avenue; Lot 16M, in Assessor’s Block 1497.

(Appeal filed October 15, 2002; Board final action date: November 25, 2002; companion measure to Files 021749, 021750; District 1.)

The Clerk of the Board received a communication from the appellant withdrawing the Discretionary Review appeal.
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Gonzalez, moved that this Hearing be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, notice is hereby given: If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244; San Francisco, CA 94102-4689) at, or prior to, the public hearing.
(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)
021749 [Appeal, Discretionary Review - 594-48th Avenue]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review Case No. 2002.0718DDDDD, on property located at 594-48th Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
The Clerk of the Board received a communication from the appellant withdrawing the Discretionary Review appeal.
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Gonzalez, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021750 [Appeal, Discretionary Review - 594-48th Avenue]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Director approving Discretionary Review Case No. 2002.0718DDDDD, on property located at 594-48th Avenue, pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Gonzalez, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Supervisor Peskin Excused From Voting
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved to excuse Supervisor Peskin, at his request, because of possible conflict of interest. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
021764 [Public Hearing - Appeal, Conditional Use, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468 dated October 10, 2002, received by the Clerk’s Office on October 23, 2002, approving conditional use application No. 2001.1126C, subject to modifications, to merge 6 lots into one lot with a total area greater than 9,999 square feet pursuant to Planning Code Section 712.11; to allow the construction of 8 dwelling units without the required off-street parking pursuant to Section 161(j); to allow a large retail store (Walgreens Phamacy) to occupy commercial space (10,000 gross square feet) on the ground floor and on a new mezzanine in excess of 5,999 square feet pursuant to Section 712.21 under Planning Department’s modifications to proposed project; and adopting findings relating to the disapproval of a conditional use application to allow a large retail store (Walgreens Pharmacy) to occupy commercial space (12,800 gross square feet) on the ground floor and on a new mezzanine in excess of 5,999 square feet pursuant to Section 712.21 under the proposal submitted to the Department by the project sponsor. The project site is located in an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and in a 65-X-Height and Bulk District, and in an RH-1 (Residential, One-Family) District in a 40-X Height and Bulk District on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), north side of Geneva Avenue, between Paris and London Streets; Lots 5-10 on Assessor’s Block 6409.

(Appeal filed October 23, 2002; Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued June 13, 2002; Case No. 2001.1126C; companion measure to Files 021765, 021766, 021767, 021795; District 11.)

Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Excused: 1 - Peskin
Supervisor Sandoval, seconded by Supervisor Gonzalez, moved to rescind the previous vote to allow public comment:

Motion to rescind approved by the following vote:

Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval

Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee

Excused: 1- Peskin

Linda Hart; support project sponsor

Ed Nazzaro, Owner of Daniel’s Pharmacy; oppose project sponsor

Steve Currier, President Outer Mission Residents; support project sponsor

President declared the public hearing continued to November 25, 2002.

(Only one of the following two motions should be adopted.)
021765 [Appeal, Conditional Use, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion approving decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to November 25, 2002
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021766 [Zoning Appeal - Disapproving decision of Planning Director, conditional use appeal, 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Director by Motion No. 16468, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to November 25, 2002
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021767 [Findings - 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater)]
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional use Application No. 2001.1126C, on property located at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to November 25, 2002
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Excused: 1 - Peskin
021795 [Environmental Review]
Motion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of property at 965-985 Geneva Avenue and 852 Paris Street (aka Apollo Theater), and adopting findings pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 186-02. (Clerk of the Board)
Continued to November 25, 2002
Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Daly, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
Excused: 1 - Peskin
COMMITTEE REPORTS
From Transportation and Commerce Committee
Appointment of President Pro Tempore
At the request of the President, Supervisor Sandoval assumed the Chair so the President could participate in the debate from the floor concerning the following items.

The President resumed the Chair shortly thereafter.

020678 [Increase in Cap on Mean Gate Fee for Taxis and Increase Taxi Fares] Supervisors Hall, Ammiano, Yee
Ordinance amending Sections 1079, 1135, 1135.1, and 1137 of the Police Code, and adding Section 1137.5, to increase the mean gate fee cap for taxis to $91.50 per shift, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled, and allowing for the sunsetting of the increase under certain circumstances; increase rates of fare for taxicabs to $2.85 for the first fifth of a mile, $0.45 for each additional fifth of a mile or fraction thereof, and $0.45 for each one minute of waiting or traffic delay time; require the Controller to make future determinations every even-numbered year as to the mean gate fee cap and the rates of fare for taxicabs, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index and related information submitted to the Controller by taxicab companies, with such determinations going into effect unless disapproved or modified by Board resolution; provide for offsetting increased costs to the paratransit program arising from meter fare increases; and prescribe a role for the Controller in analyzing the economic impact of prospective or actual decisions by the Taxi Commission and/or Board of Appeals to authorize the issuance of additional taxi permits, and recommending legislative adjustments to address adverse economic impacts.
11/18/2002, From Special Meeting Transportation and Commerce CommitteeAmendment of the Whole Bearing Same Title.

Amended on page 10 line 18 and page 11 line 13 by inserting after "of" the word "temporary".

President Ammiano, seconded by Supervisor McGoldrick, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Leno, Yee
PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
Ayes: 9 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Hall, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 2 - Leno, Yee
ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Abdulla Megahed; feed the homeless

Vernon Jenkins; general issues

Anthony Imperial; advanced statistics

Female speaker; keep open the museum at the Cliff House

APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors’ task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.
021905 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Daly
Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to assess funding for crime labs and DNA testing in comparable cities, identify the current backlog at the SFPD crime lab, and provide recommendations on how to increase capacity and efficiency at the crime lab.
APPROVED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Anticipated Litigation as Plaintiff or Defendant
021578 [Anticipated Litigation - Comcast]
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with the City Attorney for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding anticipated litigation (City anticipated to be a plaintiff or defendant) which may occur with Television Signal Corporation and Comcast regarding compliance with the City’s cable television franchise. (City Attorney)

This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and (c) and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d). (10/15/02 Continued to November 12, 2002.)

Continued to November 25, 2002
CONTINUED by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE
These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee.
021439 [Committee of the Whole - 601 King Street] Supervisor Daly
Motion scheduling a Committee of the Whole to consider legislation regarding 601 King Street, to be held on November 18, 2002 at 3:00 PM.
Enacted Number: M02-190
APPROVED
021904 [Committee of the Whole] Supervisor Maxwell
Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a hearing to consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity in connection with a proposal to acquire by eminent domain portions of Lot 24 in San Francisco Assessor’s Block 5474, located at Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, and adjacent portions of Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, for the construction of a substation for the Third Street Light Rail Project.
Enacted Number: M02-194
APPROVED
021896 [Establish SF Abuse Free Zone] Supervisors Ammiano, Daly
Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to establish San Francisco as an Abuse Free Zone.
Supervisor Daly requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 796-02
ADOPTED
021898 [Commend San Francisco Urban Service Project] Supervisors Newsom, Daly
Resolution commending the San Francisco Urban Service Project on its ten year anniversary and for providing service and dedication to the youth of San Francisco.
Supervisor Daly requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
Enacted Number: 797-02
ADOPTED
021899 [Commend Richard Lipner] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution recognizing the tremendous contribution that Richard Lipner has made to the seniors of San Francisco and commending him for his dedication, and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
Enacted Number: 798-02
ADOPTED
021832 [Final Map for a 10 Unit Mixed Use Condominium Project]
Motion approving Final Map of 3345 17th Street, a Mixed Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 85 Assessor’s Block No. 3576, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,808; District 9.)

Enacted Number: M02-192
APPROVED
021838 [Final Map for a 6 Unit Residential Condominium Project]
Motion approving Final Map of 2134 Green Street, A Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 6 in Assessor’s Block No. 540, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Public Works Department)

(No Public Benefit Recipient; DPW Order No. 173,815; District 2.)

Enacted Number: M02-193
APPROVED
The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
Ayes: 8 - Ammiano, Daly, Gonzalez, Maxwell, McGoldrick, Newsom, Peskin, Sandoval
Absent: 3 - Hall, Leno, Yee
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
Ordinances
021911 [MOU, H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics, Local 790] Mayor
Ordinance adopting and implementing the mediated agreement establishing the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Local 790 for H-1 Fire Rescue Paramedics and the City and County of San Francisco to be effective for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003. (Mayor)
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021912 [Tour buses prohibited on portions of El Camino del Mar and 25th Avenue] Supervisor Newsom
Ordinance amending Police Code Section 1183.31 to extend the prohibition on the driving of tour buses on El Camino del Mar between the Presidio and 25th Avenue, and on 25th Avenue between Lake Street and El Camino del Mar, from December 31, 2002 to December 31, 2007.
11/18/02, ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Transportation and Commerce Committee, expires on 12/18/2002.
021913 [Expanding eligibility for the heart trouble and pneumonia presumption to certain members of the Police Department and Fire Department] Supervisor McGoldrick
Ordinance amending section 16.86 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to provide that certain prior service in another police or fire department shall be counted toward qualification for the heart trouble and pneumonia presumption.

(Fiscal impact.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021914 [Laguna Honda Replacement Project] Supervisor Hall
Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Works (Director) to issue a competitive request for proposals (RFP) for the services of a Construction Manager-At-Risk (CM-at-Risk) for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Project, and to award a contract for such services based on best qualifications. This ordinance further authorizes the Director to modify and assign the City’s current professional services contract for construction management services with Turner Construction Company/Cooper Pugeda Management, Inc., a joint venture (Turner/CPM, JV) to Cooper Pugeda Management, Inc. (CPM); and to permit Turner Construction Company to participate in the RFP for the services of a CM-at-Risk.

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Works and Public Protection Committee.
021915 [Filing Electronic Copies of Campaign Statements] Supervisor Ammiano
Draft ordinance amending Article I, Chapter 3 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, by amending Sections 1.305 and 1.310, and adding Section 1.312, to require political committees to file electronic copies of supplemental independent expenditure reports that must be filed on paper with the Commission; authorize the Ethics Commission to require political committees to file electronic copies of any other campaign disclosure statements that must be filed on paper with the Commission; require that political committees continue to file electronic copies of campaign disclosure statements, regardless of the committee’s level of financial activity, until the committee files a statement of termination; and eliminate redundant definitions.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee.
Resolutions
021916 [Power Purchase Agreement] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution approving a power purchase agreement with the California Department of Water Resources.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. Sponsor requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the December 4, 2002 meeting.
021917 [Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain] Supervisor Maxwell
Resolution authorizing the acquisition of portions of Lot 24 in Assessor’s Block 5474, located at Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, and adjacent portions of Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, by eminent domain, for the construction of a substation for the Third Street Light Rail Project.

(Fiscal impact.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors.
11/18/02, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2002, at 3:00 p.m.
021918 [Increasing the membership for SRO Hotel Safety and Stabilization Task Force] Supervisor Ammiano
Resolution expanding the Single Room Occupancy Hotel Safety and Stabilization Task Force increasing the current membership by two seats.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee.
021919 [Treasure Island Development Authority Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Navy]
Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into the 15th modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the United States Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. (Mayor)

(Fiscal impact.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021920 [HOME Program Funds] Mayor
Resolution approving amendments to procedures for allocating federal home program funds. (Mayor)
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
021921 [Grant funds for the preservation and restoration of the Old Mint] Mayor
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development to accept and expend a federal grant in the amount of $498,900 for the Preservation and Restoration of the Old Mint. (Mayor)

(No Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021923 [Support LAFCo Future Work] Supervisor Gonzalez
Resolution requesting support of the Board of Supervisors for the Future Work Plan of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission. (Clerk of the Board)
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021924 [Urge DPT Pedestrian Countdown Signals] Supervisors Newsom, Daly, Sandoval
Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to work in collaboration in order to secure new funding streams necessary to jointly contribute toward the long-term safety gains by installing pedestrian countdown signals at the remaining 500 signalized intersections in the City and County of San Francisco.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021925 [Authorize Recreation and Park to accept grant of $1,500,00 for renovation of Helen Wills tennis courts] Supervisors Peskin, Sandoval
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the total amount of $1,500,000 in State grant funds under the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program, from the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 for the renovation of the play area, clubhouse and tennis courts at the Helen Wills Playground.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021926 [City Attorney to investigate BAAQMD approved permit #2136] Supervisors Sandoval, Daly
Resolution requesting the City Attorney to investigate whether adequate public notice was provided by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to the affected community regarding Permit Application #2136 for increasing fuel throughput at the Shell Oil gasoline station at 4298 Mission Street and requesting the City Attorney to take all appropriate steps to protect the City’s interests, including possible filing of a timely administrative appeal regarding the issuance of the permit.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021927 [Authorize Recreation and Park to accept $773,150 for Holly Park Play Area] Supervisors Ammiano, Sandoval
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the total amount of $773,150 from the National Park Service under the Fiscal Year 2002 Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program for the renovation of the play area at Holly Park.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021928 [Accept donation of 50 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles from Ford and 50 from Daimler Chrysler] Supervisors Ammiano, Sandoval
Resolution accepting a donation of fifty (50) Neighborhood Electric Vehicles from Ford Motor Company and fifty (50) electric vehicles from Daimler Chrysler to be used for the continued implementation of the City’s Healthy Air and Smog Prevention Ordinance (Administrative Code Chapter 85).
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021929 [Recognize Esther C. Blanchard] Supervisors Maxwell, Sandoval
Resolution in recognition of Esther C. Blanchard for her commitment and dedication to her community and proclaiming Thursday, December 5, 2002 as Esther C. Blanchard Day in San Francisco.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021930 [Commend Glynn Washington] Supervisors Maxwell, Gonzalez, Daly, Sandoval
Resolution commending Glynn Washington, Administrator of the San Francisco Human Services Network, for the achievements of the San Francisco Human Services Network and for his service to our City.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Requests for Hearing
021931 [Health effects of exposure to petroleum/theatrical smokes and fogs] Supervisor Daly
Hearing regarding the adverse health effects of repeated exposure to and inhalation of petroleum distillate based theatrical smokes and fogs.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Health and Human Services Committee.
021932 [Citywide Action Plan.] Supervisor Gonzalez
Hearing on what progress has been made toward implementing the Citywide Action Plan.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules and Audits Committee.
021933 [Joint City/School District Meeting on the Parkside Project] Supervisor Ammiano
Hearing at the Joint City and School District Committee Meeting on January 15th, 2003, at 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, on the Parkside Project.
11/18/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City and School District Committee.
Motions
021910 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell
Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.
11/18/02, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.
021934 [Legislative Analyst Request - Business Improvements Districts] Supervisor Newsom
Motion directing the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct research on Business Improvement Districts in the City and County of San Francisco and other jurisdictions nationwide.
11/18/02, ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. Scheduled for Board consideration November 25, 2002.
021935 [Hearing - Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain]
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of portions of Lot 24 in Assessor’s Block 5474, located at Keith Street and LeConte Avenue, and adjacent portions of Keith Street and LeConte Avenue by eminent domain, for the construction of a substation for the Third Street Light Rail Project. (Clerk of the Board)

(Companion measure to Files 021904, 021917.)

11/18/02, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2002, at 3:00 p.m.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
021833 [Stop Intersections]
Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections.

STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH
Athens and Madison Streets, stopping Madison Street at Athens Street, making this T-intersection an all-way STOP;
Britton Street and Visitacion Avenue, stopping Visitacion Avenue at Britton Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP;
Arleta Avenue and Rutland Street, stopping Rutland Street at Arleta Avenue, making this intersection and all-way STOP; and
Cabrillo and La Playa Streets, stopping Cabrillo Street, the stem of this T-intersection.

STOP SIGNS - RESCIND
Tiffany Avenue at Duncan Street. (Parking and Traffic Department)

11/4/02: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2518.

11/7/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021834 [Traffic Regulations, Various Streets]
Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets.

BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH
Golden Gate Avenue, westbound from Masonic to Parker Avenues; and
Golden Gate Avenue, eastbound from Masonic Avenue to 130 feet westerly.

MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - ESTABLISH
10th Street, southbound at Brannan Street, Division Street, and Potrero Avenue (mandatory left turn for curb lane, shared left turn/through for 2nd lane from curb). Curb lane is currently designated as a left turn lane.

STREET CLOSURE - ESTABLISH
Tiffany Avenue, northbound direction only, at Duncan Street

CROSSWALK CLOSURE - ESTABLISH
Duncan Street, at Tiffany Avenue, west crosswalk (crossing Duncan Street)

NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH
Duncan Street, westbound, at Tiffany Avenue (prohibits access from Valencia Street to southbound Tiffany Avenue)

RIGHT TURN ONLY - ESTABLISH
Duncan Street, eastbound, at Tiffany Avenue (prohibits access from Duncan Street to Valencia Street) (Parking and Traffic Department)

11/5/02: Categorically exempt from Environmental Review Class 1(c)(9) changes in the traffic and parking regulations where such changes do not establish a higher speed limit or result in more than a negligible increase in the use of the street; DPT Order No. 2518.

11/7/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021835 [Parking Regulations, Various Locations]
Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations.

PERPENDICULAR (90-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - ESTABLISH
Van Dyke Street, south side, from the east end of the easternmost driveway of 1355 Van Dyke Street to Ingalls Street; and
Curtis and Rolph Streets, along the traffic island, south side, from the east end to 17 feet westerly (17-foot zone accommodating two parking stalls).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "S" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 9PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
23rd Street, both sides, between Castro and Noe Streets (4000 block).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "U" (1-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM TO 10 PM, EVERYDAY) - ESTABLISH
906 and 925 Howard Street, between 5th and 6th Streets (adds specified addresses only).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - RESCIND
The Embarcadero, east side, between Harrison and Howard Streets. (The
previously legislated peak Tow-Away hours of 7 AM to 9 AM and 3 PM to 7 PM will remain in effect.)

2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
Rhode Island Street, east side, between 15th and Alameda Streets.

UNMETERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING - ESTABLISH
Green Street, south side, from Montgomery Street to 31.5 feet easterly (31.5-foot zone accommodating nine motorcycle parking stalls).

PARKING METER AREA NO. 3 (2-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY) - ESTABLISH
Berry Street, both sides, between 3rd and 7th Streets;
Channel, both sides, between 4th and 6th Streets;
Channel, both sides, south of the Commons Street roundabout to Mariposa Street;
Mission Bay Street, both sides, between 4th and North Common Streets;
Mission Rock Street, both sides, between 4th Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard;
Rincon Street, both sides, between Mission Bay Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard;
North Common Street, north side, between Owens Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard;
South Common Street, south side, between Owens Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard;
South Street, both sides, between 3rd Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard;
Mariposa Street, both sides, between Illinois and Pennsylvania Streets;
Bay Mud Street, both sides, between North Common and Rincon Streets;
4th Street, both sides, between Channel and Mariposa Street;
Terry A. Francois Boulevard, both sides, between Mariposa and Mission Rock Streets;
3rd Street, west side, from 16th Street to Mariposa Street; and
King Street, both sides, between 5th and Berry Streets.

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - RESCIND
Pennsylvania Avenue, west side, from 20th Street to 127 feet north of 22nd Street (500 and 600 blocks, up to and including address #666).

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "X" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH
Pennsylvania Avenue, west side, from 20th Street to 127 feet north of 22nd Street (500 and 600 blocks, up to and including address #670).

TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Duncan Street, north side, from Tiffany Avenue to 40 feet westerly (40-foot zone)

TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH
Tiffany Avenue, east side, from Duncan Street to 40 feet southerly (40-foot zone). (Parking and Traffic
11/7/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
021836 [Contracting out Status Offender Shelter and Intake 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 services performed by city and county employees. (Juvenile Probation Department)

(Fiscal impact; Public Benefit Recipient.)

11/12/02, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee.
Requests Granted

From: Supervisor Newsom

To: Director, Mayor’s Office of Homelessness

To: Director, Department of Public Health

To: Director, Department of Human Services

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting an update from the Mayor’s Office of Homelessness, Department of Public Health and Department of Human Services on the permanent extension of the Citywide Winter Shelter Program, including:

1. What is the overall goal of annualizing this program?

2. What is the total number of beds ready for utilization for the winter 2002?

3. What are the locations of all citywide winter shelter programs?

4. What are the expected hours of operation for the shelters?

5. What is the status of the newly created Shelter Bed Vacancy Report?

6. How often is this report generated for the public?

From: Supervisor Newsom

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting an evaluation of the intersections of Laguna and Ellis Streets for traffic and pedestrian safety improvements.

From: Supervisor Newsom

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting an evaluation of the intersections of Parker and Maple Streets for traffic and pedestrian safety improvements.

From: Supervisors Sandoval, Daly

To: City Attorney

Requesting/Inquiring: To draft regulations that could be adopted by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to require certain public notices to be translated into languages which will allow affected parties equal opportunity to participate in the process.

Cc: Bill Norton, Interim Director, Bay Area Air Management District, 939 Ellis Street, SF, 94109

From: Supervisor Sandoval

To: Director, Department of Parking and Traffic

Requesting/Inquiring: To research the feasibility of adding a left turn signal to an existing traffic light at the intersection

In Memoriams
Phillip Florin (Supervisor Newsom)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board at the hour 3:54 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 December 9, 2002.

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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