Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/13/1999 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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991266 1 Amending Public Works Code relating to liens on delinquent water and sewer charges affecting individually metered tenant occupied single family homes and amending late payment and utility lien collection proceduresOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 lFINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991392 2 Authorizing agreements and acceptance of assets related to the dissolution of Western Addition Parking Corporation and the lease of the Japan Center Garages at 1660 Geary Boulevard and 1680 Fillmore StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991640 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing one member to Assessment Appeals Board #2.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991107 2 Earned Income Credit FormsOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass Action details Not available
991107 3 Earned Income Credit FormsOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
991353 1 Appeal, Sidewalk Encroachment, 1702 Fulton StreetHearingFiledHearing 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.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
991354 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit AppealMotionKilledMotion disapproving the Director of Public Works' denial of an encroachment permit for 1702 Fulton Street and granting an encroachment permit.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
991355 1 Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit AppealMotionKilledMotion affirming the Director of Public Works' denial of an encroachment permit for 1702 Fulton Street and denying an encroachment permit.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
991677 1 Legislative Analyst RequestMotionPassedMotion 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.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991653 1 State Legislation, AB 1207, Healthy Schools Act of 1999ResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Senate to approve Assembly Bill 1207, the Healthy Schools Act of 1999.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991654 1 Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board farebox revenue bonds public hearing approvalResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991655 1 Opposing "Scorcher" Colored TiresResolutionPassedResolution urging Michelin/B.F. Goodrich Tires to immediately stop advertising and selling its new line of "Scorcher" colored tires.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991656 1 First SourceResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the First Source Program as one element of the City's job creation program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991657 1 Anti-Latino Hate FlyersResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991658 1 Smoke Eaters GazetteResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991659 1 Fairness for Legal Immigrants Act of 1999, HR 1399, S 792ResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991660 1 School District Playing FieldsResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991661 1 State Legislation, SB 984, Cesar Chavez HolidayResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991662 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991663 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991664 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991680 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring September 5, 1999 Ron McPhee Day.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991424 1 Final Map of McAllister Mews, 1235 McAllister Street, a 41 unit residential condominium projectMotionPassedMotion 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.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991539 1 Final Map of 59 Rodgers Street, an 11 unit live/work condominium projectMotionPassedMotion 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.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991678 1 Needle Exchange EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991717 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the American Jewish Congress for launching a nationwide campaign to petition Congress to enact meaningful gun control legislation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991722 1 Extend Sunset Clause-Tour Bus Prohibition on 15th AvenueOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991090 2 Professional Dog WalkersOrdinanceFiledOrdinance 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 details Not available
991723 1 Government FundingOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991737 1 Maximum Loan Amount, Nonprofit Performing Arts OrganizationOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991724 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
991725 1 State Legislation, H.R. 32 Industrial HempResolutionPassedResolution endorsing House Resolution 32 relative to industrial hemp.   Action details Not available
991726 1 State Legislation, AB 1039 CalWORKs ProgramResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
991727 1 Parking Plan - South Beach/China Basin South of MarketResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
991728 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
991729 1 State Legislation, AB 748ResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
991730 1 State Legislation, AB 717ResolutionPassedResolution supporting AB 717 to further define the process by which department of forestry complies with regulation governing timber harvesting plans and watershed areas.   Action details Not available
991731 1 City Hall Child Care CenterResolutionPassedResolution 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 details Not available
991732 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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 details Not available
991733 1 State Legislation, AB 18, Park BondResolutionPassedResolution urging Governor Gray Davis to sign Assembly Bill 18 which would place a $2.1 billion Park Bond on the 2000 ballot.   Action details Not available
991734 1 Central American and Haitians Adjustment Act of 1999ResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States Congress to pass HR 2722, the Central American and Haitians Adjustment Act of 1999.   Action details Not available
991735 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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 details Not available
991736 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution 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 details Not available
991747 1 Certificates of Participation - Sutter Health and California Pacific Medical CenterResolutionPassedResolution 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 details Not available
991738 1 Public Comment, Board of Supervisors ChambersHearingFiledHearing 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 details Not available
991741 1 State Audit of the San Francisco Unified School DistrictHearingFiledHearing to consider the findings of the State audit of the San Francisco Unified School District.   Action details Not available
991742 1 Chronicle MergerHearingFiledHearing to consider the impact and progress of the merger of the San Francisco Chronicle.   Action details Not available
991743 1 School Arts and Music Programs FundingHearingFiledHearing 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 details Not available
991744 1 Alternative MedicineHearingFiledHearing 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 details Not available
991745 1 Mission Rock Shelter Closure and Replacement PlansHearingFiledHearing to consider the closure of the Mission Rock Shelter and replacement plans for the facility.   Action details Not available
991748 1 Bayshore TowingHearingFiledHearing to consider the business practices of Bayshore Towing.   Action details Not available
991749 1 Public Safety in San Francisco CommunitiesHearingFiledHearing 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.   Action details Not available
991739 1 Off Site Meeting, Parks and Recreation CommitteeMotionPassedMotion 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.   Action details Not available
991740 1 Rules of Order Amendment, Public Comment at Off Site Board MeetingsMotionFiledMotion 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.   Action details Not available
991746 1 LitigationReportFiledSan 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).   Action details Not available
990378 1 Traffic Regulations, San Jose Avenue between Randall and 29th StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991074 1 Settlement of Lawsuit: Insurance claim against Builders Risk Carrier to pay the City $1,366,769.27OrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
991348 1 Settlement of Lawsuit: Sandra CancholaOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sandra Canchola against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $112,500.   Action details Not available
991683 1 Fire CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
991685 1 Plumbing CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991687 1 Mechanical CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991689 1 Electrical CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991691 1 Housing CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991693 1 Building CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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 details Not available
991699 1 Appropriation, Water DepartmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
991701 1 Court CompensationOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
991643 2 Infrared Audible Signage InstallationResolutionPassedResolution supporting infrared audible signage installations which will provide name and address location at every new or newly renovated, publicly owned facility.   Action details Not available
991700 1 Lease: Award of the New International Terminal Bookstore/Cafe' Lease to Benjamin Books, Inc. for a five-year term with a minimum annual rent of $265,854 for the first yearResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available