City and County of San Francisco - Meeting of Board of Supervisors on 9/13/1999 at 2:00 PM

991266

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991266
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Public Works Code Chapter X concerning the imposition of liens to recover revenues from delinquent water and sewer service accounts, by amending Section 150.1 to comport with organizational changes in the 1996 Charter, amending Section 150.2 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens; amending Section 150.3 for grammatical consistency; amending Section 150.4 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens, and deleting the phrase "special assessment"; amending Section 150.5 to exempt the owners of tenant occupied single family dwellings from the imposition of water and sewer service liens, for provision of written notice to other customers, and to permit the collection of administrative fees for overdue water and sewer service accounts; amending Section 150.6 to comport with organizational changes in the 1996 Charter; amending Section 150.7 regarding noticed hearings; amending Section 150.8 to eliminate the tax priority of l
Action: FINALLY PASSED
Result: Pass

991392

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991392
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of $550,000 from the City of San Francisco Western Addition Parking Corporation for the renovation of the Peace Plaza at the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center; approving the dissolution of the City of San Francisco Western Addition Parking Corporation and accepting the remaining assets and liabilities of said corporation; approving the transfer of said assets and liabilities to the Japan Center Garage Corporation; approving the form of lease of the Japantown Garage to the Japan Center Garage Corporation; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate action in connection therewith.
Action: FINALLY PASSED
Result: Pass

991640

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991640
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution appointing one member to Assessment Appeals Board #2.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991107

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991107
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 120, Sections 120.1 through 120.4, to provide that City contractors and subcontractors furnish to eligible employees certain federal forms necessary to claim the earned income credit.
Action: AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Result: Pass

991107

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991107
Ver.: 3
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 120, Sections 120.1 through 120.4, to provide that City contractors and subcontractors furnish to eligible employees certain federal forms necessary to claim the earned income credit.
Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED
Result: Pass

991353

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991353
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing appealing decision of the Director of Public Works by its letter dated June 21, 1999, disapproving a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit No. 99MSE-356, to encroach into the sidewalk area a warped driveway ramp with two (2) railings for the proposed new garage at 1702 Fulton Street.
Action: CONTINUED
Result: Pass

991354

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991354
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion disapproving the Director of Public Works' denial of an encroachment permit for 1702 Fulton Street and granting an encroachment permit.
Action: CONTINUED
Result: Pass

991355

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991355
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion affirming the Director of Public Works' denial of an encroachment permit for 1702 Fulton Street and denying an encroachment permit.
Action: CONTINUED
Result: Pass

991677

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991677
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to research City and County fleet management, including performing an audit of the number of vehicles and the process by which those vehicles are shared and analyzing best practices from other cities; and to make recommendations to reduce the number of City vehicles on the streets of San Francisco.
Action: APPROVED
Result: Pass

991653

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991653
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging the California Senate to approve Assembly Bill 1207, the Healthy Schools Act of 1999.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991654

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991654
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board of farebox revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 and the issuance of grant anticipation notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $123,500,000.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991655

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991655
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging Michelin/B.F. Goodrich Tires to immediately stop advertising and selling its new line of "Scorcher" colored tires.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991656

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991656
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the First Source Program as one element of the City's job creation program.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991657

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991657
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution condemning the racist and anti-Latino misogynist and class-based hate motivated flyers distributed merchants and residents and urging the San Francisco Police Department, the District Attorney and the Human Rights Commission to fully investigate the matter.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991658

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991658
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution condemning the racist and anti-Latino misogynist newsletter entitled "Smoke Eaters Gazette" that was published and distributed to members of the San Francisco firefighters and further urging the San Francisco Fire Department, the Hate Crimes Division of the San Francisco Police Department, the District Attorney and the Human Rights Commission to fully investigate the matter and to immediately terminate, penalize and prosecute the perpetrators as soon as they are apprehended.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991659

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991659
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging Congress to approve the Fairness to Legal Immigrants Act of 1999 (H.R. 1399, S.792), restoring federal benefits for legal immigrants who were in the United States before the welfare law passed and to the most vulnerable populations who arrived after the passage of the welfare law.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991660

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991660
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging San Francisco Unified School District to make school district playing fields available to community members for soccer and other sports when they are not being used by schools and urging the San Francisco Department of Recreation and Park, together with community groups, to contribute to the maintenance of school district playing fields.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991661

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991661
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Gray Davis to approve State Senate Bill 984 designating a State holiday in memory of Cesar E. Chavez.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991662

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991662
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending the First Light for its valuable contributions to the community and declaring August 6, 1999 to be "The First Light Day" in San Francisco.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991663

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991663
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution congratulating Ben Jr. and Jennifer Hom on the occasion of their wedding celebration and declaring September 11, 1999, to be "Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jr. and Jennifer Hom Day" in San Francisco.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991664

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991664
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending Michael Sawyer for his exemplary service to Walden House and for assisting and saving countless number of people from despair, violence and self destruction and leading them towards self acceptance and love, self empowerment, and becoming responsible and productive citizens committed to empowering and enlightening others.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991680

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:21:59 GMT

File #: 991680
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution declaring September 5, 1999 Ron McPhee Day.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991424

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion approving final map of McAllister Mews a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 92, Assessor's Block No. 779, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.
Action: APPROVED
Result: Pass

991539

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion approving final map of Rodgers Brush Properties at 59 Rodgers Street, an eleven unit Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 68 in Assessor's Block No. 3755, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.
Action: APPROVED
Result: Pass

991678

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991678
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.
Action: APPROVED
Result: Pass

991717

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991717
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending the American Jewish Congress for launching a nationwide campaign to petition Congress to enact meaningful gun control legislation.
Action: ADOPTED
Result: Pass

991722

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991722
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 115-96, 282-96, 270-97, and 425-97, which amended the San Francisco Police Code to prohibit tour buses on 15th Avenue from Lake Street to the Presidio, to provide that this prohibition on tour buses shall expire on December 31, 2000, rather than December 31, 1999.
Action:
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991090

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991090
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Health Code Section 41 to add the definition of professional dog walker and by adding Section 41.15 to provide regulations for professional dog walkers.
Action:
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991723

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991723
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance appropriating $657,000 of the General Fund Reserve to fund services of other City agencies-Unified School District to provide arts programs in the public schools for fiscal year 1999-2000.
Action:
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991737

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991737
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 50.22 to increase the maximum amount of a loan that may be made to a non-profit performing arts organization from $150,000 to $200,000.
Action:
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991724

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991724
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending QTV San Francisco for its new fall TV season and for providing quality television programming with positive images of gays and lesbians and proclaiming September 20, 1999 QTV San Francisco Day.
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991725

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991725
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution endorsing House Resolution 32 relative to industrial hemp.
Action:
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991726

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991726
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution endorsing the intent of Assembly Bill 1039 regarding the CalWORKs Program and urging the California State Legislature to amend Assembly Bill 1039 to allow parents enrolled in a self-initiated education program to count two hours of study time for each hour of class time toward their weekly required hours of work activity.
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991727

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991727
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to work with the residents in the South Beach/China Basin/South of Market area to develop a comprehensive parking plan for the residents in the immediate vicinity of Pacific Bell Park.
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991728

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991728
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending Rainforest Action Network and other groups who led a two year campaign resulting in a landmark policy change which is a step in the direction of eliminating sales of old growth wood; Home Depot for taking steps in phasing out sales for old growth forest wood; and encouraging the Forest Certification Council as defining certified wood as not coming from old growth forests.
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991729

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991729
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution supporting AB 748 to require the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to establish a reasonable timber harvesting plan, along with a filing fee that would be deposited in the Timber Harvesting Plan Review Fund created by the Bill.
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991730

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991730
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution supporting AB 717 to further define the process by which department of forestry complies with regulation governing timber harvesting plans and watershed areas.
Action:
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991731

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991731
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending the San Francisco City Hall Child Care Center on the occasion of their grand opening celebration and declaring September 14, 1999 "San Francisco City Hall Child Care Center Day" in San Francisco.
Action:
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991732

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991732
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending the Asian American Orchestra and Asian Art Improv for bringing Ellington-Strayhorn's "Far East Suite" to the 18th Annual Asian American Jazz Festival in San Francisco and extending best wishes for a successful premiere.
Action:
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991733

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991733
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to sign Assembly Bill 18 which would place a $2.1 billion Park Bond on the 2000 ballot.
Action:
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991734

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991734
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution urging the United States Congress to pass HR 2722, the Central American and Haitians Adjustment Act of 1999.
Action:
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991735

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991735
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution commending the members of the Gay Lesbian Parent Teachers Student Association of Puget Sound for their courage and vision in forming the much needed organization and for their compassion for willing to address the special needs of gay and lesbian students and parents; and further commending the Washington State Parent Teacher Association for courage and vision for granting a formal charter to Gay Lesbian Parent Teacher Student Association.
Action:
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991736

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991736
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution proclaiming September 25, 1999 as San Francisco Day of Remembrance for murder victims and further offering heartfelt condolences to family members and friends of those who have passed away.
Action:
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991747

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991747
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $110,000,000 for Sutter Health and California Pacific Medical Center.
Action:
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991738

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991738
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to determine what can be legally done to redefine public comment portion of the Board of Supervisors legislative meetings to maintain order, dignity, and the integrity of the chambers.
Action:
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991741

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991741
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider the findings of the State audit of the San Francisco Unified School District.
Action:
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991742

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991742
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider the impact and progress of the merger of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Action:
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991743

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991743
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider and develop a vision and plan for arts and music in elementary, middle and high schools and to explore several possibilities of creating sustainable funding.
Action:
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991744

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991744
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider the creation of a pilot program at San Francisco General Hospital to use alternative medicine to treat drug addiction among nonviolent drug users and to use acupuncture and herbal formulas for the treatment of AIDS and HIV.
Action:
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991745

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991745
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider the closure of the Mission Rock Shelter and replacement plans for the facility.
Action:
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991748

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991748
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to consider the business practices of Bayshore Towing.
Action:
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991749

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991749
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing
Title: Hearing to address the lack of compliance with requests of citizens for foot patrol police personnel in the following areas: Mission Street, 24th Street, Western Addition, Fillmore, McAllister Street, Golden Gate, Stern Grove Park, United Nations Plaza, and 8th Street and Market Street Corridors.
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991739

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991739
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion moving to have the October 26, 1999, special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee convened at Bethel Christian Church's Community room, located at 1325 Valencia Street, in the Mission District of San Francisco, at 6:00 p.m.
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991740

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:01 GMT

File #: 991740
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Motion
Title: Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by amending Rule 1.5 to add Rule 1.5.1 to establish public comment at the beginning of off site Board of Supervisors meetings.
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991746

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:03 GMT

File #: 991746
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: San Franciscans for Sensible Government et al. vs. Louise H. Renne and the City and County of San Francisco, U. S. District Court No. C99-2456 CW, as permitted by Government Code Section 94956.9(a).
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990378

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 990378
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending Traffic Code by repealing Section 176.33 and adding Section 175.33 to reduce the speed limit on a portion of San Jose Avenue from 35 MPH to 30 MPH.
Action:
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991074

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the claim of the City and County of San Francisco against Builders Risk Carrier U.S. Fire Insurance Company under Policy No. 321-068464, for damage resulting from the December 11, 1995 Seacliff incident, for a settlement to the City in the amount of $1, 366.769.27.
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991348

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991348
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sandra Canchola against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $112,500.
Action:
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991683

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991683
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Fire Code on a permanent basis with modification that Section 7701.7.1, relating to the manufacture, assembly and testing of explosive materials be readopted; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
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991685

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991685
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Plumbing Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
Action:
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991687

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991687
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Mechanical Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
Action:
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991689

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991689
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Electrical Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
Action:
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991691

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991691
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Housing Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
Action:
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991693

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991693
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Building Code on a permanent basis without modification; reaffirming endorsement of San Francisco amendments and findings of local conditions.
Action:
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991699

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991699
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance appropriating $279,870, Water Department, of San Francisco Water Operating Fund balance to fund the Crystal Springs Pump Station (landslide repairs) for fiscal year 1999-2000.
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991701

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991701
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance setting schedules of compensation and other economic benefits for fiscal year 1999-2000 for certain classifications of persons employed by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.
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991643

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991643
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution supporting infrared audible signage installations which will provide name and address location at every new or newly renovated, publicly owned facility.
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991700

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:00 GMT

File #: 991700
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolution approving the New International Terminal Bookstore/Cafe' Lease between Benjamin Books, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.
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