Details Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/9/1998 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Room 404 Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Regular Meeting Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (56) 56 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Status Title Action Result Action Details Video 981486 2   Conflict of Interest Code Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 58 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending various sections; to add, delete, and change titles of designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes not previously reflected in the Code, including changes made by the City since the last biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code; to refine the disclosure requirements applicable to some designated officials and employees; to clearly identify the filing officer for department heads, and to make nonsubstantive technical changes. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 981650 1   Theodore Philibosian v. CCSF Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Theodore Philibosian against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $30,000. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 980564 4   Bicycle Transit Enhancement Plan Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Article 5B, Section 110 to protect the integrity of existing bicycle facilities and Section 38N to prohibit parking in bicycle lanes, by amending Section 3.14 to conform to the State Vehicle Code definition of bicycle and Section 4 to conform to State Vehicle Code provisions regarding the rights and duties of bicycle riders; amending Administrative Code by adding Section 2.76 to authorize monitored bicycle parking at large public events; amending Planning Code Section 155 to clarify that any bicycle parking requirements under that section will not conflict with Sections 155.1 and 155.2, amending Planning Code Section 155.1 to clarify definition and obligations of responsible City official and landlord and deleting obsolete implementation schedule provisions, by adding Section 155.2 to require bicycle parking in city-owned parking facilities and privately-owned parking garages and adding Section 155.3 to require shower and locker facilities in new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations, and by making findings of consistency with FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 981379 2   Purchaser's Solicitation Request Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 21.55 to allow the purchaser to use requests for proposals to solicit contracts for combined commodities and services, and for general services. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 981776 1   Contract for Electric Service, Treasure Island Ordinance Passed Ordinance approving the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and the United States, through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration, for the delivery of low cost electric power for use at Treasure Island on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 981776; and approving indemnifying and holding harmless United States against claims arising from the activities of the City under the contract; and waiving requirement of Section 6.57 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving requirement of Section 21.10-1 of the San Francisco Administrative Code that every contract contain a statement regarding guaranteed maximum costs. PASSED ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 981475 1   Contract Modification - Municipal Railway Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Municipal Railway, through the Purchaser, to enter into Contract Modification No. 7 with Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, S.p.A. for design changes not to exceed $2,953,707. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981720 1   Street Artist Selling Spaces Resolution Passed Resolution designating temporary selling spaces in the downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Art Commission, for the winter holiday season, 1998, beginning on November 15, 1998 and ending on January 15, 1999. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981751 2   Treasure Island Development Authority Resolution Passed Resolution approving and authorizing, retroactively, the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Navy whereby the Treasure Island Development Authority will assume certain responsibilities regarding the operation and maintenance of Treasure Island, and the Navy will reimburse the Authority for the costs therefor. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981765 2   Intent to Vacate and Sell - Portion of 23rd Street Resolution Passed Resolution declaring intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate and sell a portion of 23rd Street located on the west side of Pennsylvania Avenue, setting the hearing date (of December 7, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.) for all persons interested in the proposed vacation and sale, making findings of general plan conformance and consistency with Planning Code Section 101.1, and authorizing other official actions in connection therewith. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981503 2   Campaign Consultant Fees Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 16.543(c) to add a fee schedule for campaign consultants and to require the Ethics Commission to evaluate the fee schedule in 1999 and propose any amendments to the fee schedule to the Board of Supervisors for approval by December 1, 1999. PASSED ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 981854 1   Anti-Semitic Graffiti Resolution Passed Resolution condemning the anti-semitic graffiti directed against Marin County Assembly candidate Russ Weiner and commending and supporting the efforts of the Anti-Defamation League in search of information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981855 1   Zimbabwe Homophobia Resolution Passed Resolution condemning the homophobic and repressive government of President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe and expressing San Francisco's support for the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) and their drop-in center. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981856 1   Headwaters Redwood Forest Pepper Spray Incident Resolution Passed Resolution deploring the United States District Court ruling that the dabbing of pepper spray directly into the eyes of nonviolent protesters constitutes reasonable force. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981857 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Tomasita Medal for her commitment to keeping the indigenous sacred ceremonial and burial objects which are housed at the de Young Museum in their current Golden Gate Park location. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981858 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Knights of Columbus Golden Gate Council No. 2507, for celebrating its 75th Anniversary. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981859 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending William Theodore Brantz on being awarded the honor of Eagle Scout. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981860 1   Proclamation Resolution Passed Resolution declaring October 30, 1998, Fran and Gil Bagot Day. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981861 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Interfaith Council and the United Educators. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981862 1   Proclamation Resolution Passed Resolution proclaiming December 3, 1998 Cyberfest '98 Day. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981863 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Clinton Administration for launching a $156 million program to fight AIDS among African Americans and Hispanics. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981867 1   Needle Exchange Program Motion Passed Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 981853 1   Golden Gate Transit Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program Resolution Killed Resolution urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to immediately fund its Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 981853 1   Golden Gate Transit Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program Resolution Killed Resolution urging the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to immediately fund its Bicycle Racks-on-Buses Program. TABLED Pass Action details Not available 981891 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution recognizing the leadership and dedication of Bill Glenn, Executive Director of Continuum. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981892 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Gerry Adams for the pivotal role that he played in the Irish peace process. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981744 2   Ammunition Sales Registration Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Police Code by amending Section 618, to require vendors to obtain the thumbprint or fingerprint of persons purchasing firearm ammunition.     Action details Not available 981755 2   Ammunition Sale Prohibition Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 613.10-2, to prohibit sales of firearm ammunition during the weeks immediately preceding New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July.     Action details Not available 981893 1   Youth Services Program Evaluation Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12M, Sections 12M.1 through 12M.3 requiring contracts between the City and organizations that engage in youth services to contain a performance plan, requiring the organizations to evaluate their performances and requiring youth involvement in the development of the performance plans and evaluations; by adding Section 2A.31 to require designated departments serving youth to develop a performance plan for each youth services program, requiring the department to evaluate the program and requiring youth involvement in the development of the performance plans and evaluations.     Action details Not available 981896 1   Waiving Competitive Bid Requirements Ordinance Passed Ordinance waiving competitive bid requirements and prevailing wage requirements for the Recreation and Park Commission's award of contract to the San Francisco Conservation Corps for renovation of play area at Rolph Playground at Potrero Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street.     Action details Not available 981894 1   Election/Campaign Finance Independent Review Process Resolution Filed Resolution directing the San Francisco Ethics Commission to work with the City Attorney's Office to draft a charter amendment to provide for an independent review process for complaints regarding the administration of elections and a fully-funded Department of Elections to ensure accurate and timely reporting of election results and comprehensive enforcement of campaign finance reporting.     Action details Not available 981895 1   Mortgage Credit Certificates Resolution Filed Resolution authorizing an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee to permit the issuance of mortgage credit certificates (in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to assist low to moderate income home buyers in San Francisco to purchase their first home).     Action details Not available 981897 1   3 Com Park at Candlestick Point Resolution Passed Resolution approving and authorizing a tolling agreement to amend the lease between the City and County, as landlord, and San Francisco Forty Niners, Ltd, as tenant of the stadium known as 3 Com Park at Candlestick Point, to extend the period for potential arbitration of the maintenance condition of the stadium; and ratifying prior acts.     Action details Not available 981898 1   Street Artists Selling Spaces Resolution Passed Resolution designating for six months five selling spaces on Grant Avenue, east side, Post to Sutter Streets, and one selling space on Grant Avenue, west side, Post to Sutter Streets, for street artists certified by the Art Commission, City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 981899 1   Hurricane Mitch Resolution Passed Resolution expressing deepest sympathy of the City and County of San Francisco for the people of Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador for the devastating losses caused by Hurricane Mitch and urging the people of San Francisco to aid in relief efforts to those countries.     Action details Not available 981900 1   Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 Resolution Passed Resolution approving the Octavia Boulevard alternative for replacement of the Central Freeway, withdrawing authorization for Caltrans to enact the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1997, repealing Board of Supervisors Resolution 1073-97, reinstating Board of Supervisors Resolution 541-92, urging Caltrans to proceed immediately with the implementation of the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 and urging Caltrans to take down the existing structure as soon as possible.     Action details Not available 981901 1   Assaults on Public Officials Resolution Passed Resolution declaring that the City of San Francisco will not tolerate assaults on public officials and urging the San Francisco Police Department to increase police security for the Mayor of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 981902 1   Healthy Families Program Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Healthy Families Program to implement changes in the administration of the program to enroll additional eligible children.     Action details Not available 981903 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the California Air Resources Board for requiring sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans to meet the same pollution standards as regular cars.     Action details Not available 981904 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Aida Alvarez and the Small Business Administration for their efforts to increase minority and women lending goals.     Action details Not available 981905 1   Public Transportation Plan Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the long range plan for public transportation in the downtown area.     Action details Not available 981906 1   Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the coordination and planning needed to implement the Central Freeway Replacement Project Act of 1998 (Proposition E).     Action details Not available 981907 1   Budget Analyst Report Motion Passed Motion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to prepare a report on the consequences of privatizing the operation and maintenance of the City and County of San Francisco's golf courses.     Action details Not available 981873 1   Appropriation, Port Commission Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $6,434,954, Port Commission, from San Francisco Harbor Operating Fund Balance to fund the cost of various capital improvement projects (lease property improvements, cargo berth dredging, preventive maintenance, Ferry building and terminal projects, China Basin shoreline stabilization) for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 981874 1   Appropriation, Juvenile Probation Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $572,586, Juvenile Probation Department, of Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for salaries, training, professional services, materials and supplies, facilities maintenance and repairs, equipment and services of other departments, for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 981875 1   Appropriation, Juvenile Probation Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $389,513, and rescinding $119,762, from Overhead-Budget and $137,045 from Professional Services to provide funds for salaries, fringe benefits, equipment, services of other departments and the creation of one (1) position for the Department of Juvenile Probation for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 981876 1   Amendment to Municipal Executives Association MOU Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Executive Association and the City and County of San Francisco pursuant to Article lll.E.3, Subsections (B.1) and (E) of the Memorandum of Understanding, to provide internal adjustments for the time period beginning July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001.     Action details Not available 981882 1   Annual Salary Ordinance Amendment, Juvenile Probation Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), Juvenile Probation Department, reflecting the creation of one position (Class 1372 Special Assistant XIII).     Action details Not available 981841 1   Quitclaim Deed, Assessor's Block 3593, Lot 40 Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed from the City and County of San Francisco to the San Francisco Unified School District, a political subdivision of the State of California, for a portion of Assessor's Block 3593, Lot 40, formerly Treat Avenue north of 20th Street and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 981843 1   Prop J Contract, Victim Witness Services Resolution Passed Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that assistance to certain victims of crime and education in community anti-street violence can be practically performed for the District Attorney's Victim Witness Assistance Program by a private contract for a lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees retroactively effective July 1, 1998.     Action details Not available 981868 1   Airport Lease Agreement for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Resolution Passed Resolution approving lease agreement for operation of Runway End Identification Lights (REIL), RWY 01L between the United States of America and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission; retroactive to October 1, 1998.     Action details Not available 981869 1   Airport Lease Agreement for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Resolution Passed Resolution approving lease agreement for Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) between the United States of America and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission; retroactive to October 1, 1998.     Action details Not available 981877 1   Healthcare for Indigents Program Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1998-1999 and that the President or duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco can certify the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of CHIP Funds for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 981878 1   EPA Water Quality Grant Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the General Manager of Public Utilities Commission to apply for, accept and expend a grant of up to $150,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Wet Weather and Point Source Pollution Control Projects.     Action details Not available 981879 1   Emergency Repair, 19th Street Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on 19th Street from Guerrero to Dolores Streets - $132,602.     Action details Not available 981880 1   Emergency Repairs, Moccasin Newark Tower Footings/Corral Hollow Access Roads Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing expenditure of funds for emergency restoration of supporting soil around Moccasin Newark Transmission Line Tower footings and repair to access roads in Corral Hollow - $750,000.     Action details Not available 981881 1   Transfer to General Fund - PUC/Hetch Hetchy Surplus Funds Resolution Passed Resolution concurring with the Public Utilities Commission's fact finding that a fund surplus ($42,703,273) exists in the utilities which can be transferred to the General Fund.     Action details Not available