Details Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/13/1999 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 Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (102) 102 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 991951 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Ideal Paint Co., Inc. vs. CCSF, and Consolidated Actions Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing the settlement of the litigation between the City and County of San Francisco ("City") and John Shimmick Construction, Inc./Obayashi, Joint Venture, and Foundation Constructors, Inc. (collectively referred to as "Shimmick") in the lawsuits consolidated under Ideal Paint Co., Inc. vs. City and County of San Francisco, and Consolidated Actions. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992107 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Darcel Grace Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Darcel Grace against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $131,050.00. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992108 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Sharon Norris Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Sharon Norris against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $50,000. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992109 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Iokhvetta Altman, Vita Burmenko and Marianna Burmenko Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Iokhvetta Altman, Vita Burmenko and Marianna Burmenko against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $210,000. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992137 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Ran Erez Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Ran Erez against the City and County of San Francisco by the receipt of $102,081.45. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992138 1   Settlement of Lawsuit, Bobby Lee Addison Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Bobby Lee Addison against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $47,500.00 PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 991995 1   Settlement of Claim, SOMA Partners Resolution Passed Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of SOMA Partners by payment of $33,797. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992106 1   Settlement of Claim, Marc Libarle Resolution Passed Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claim of Marc Libarle by payment of $80,000.00 ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992139 1   Settlement of Claim, Veronica Cooke Resolution Passed Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Veronica Cooke by payment of $37,000. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992140 1   Accepting a gift of a passenger bus for Laguna Honda Hospital Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital to accept and use a gift of equipment, a passenger bus, donated by Laguna Honda Hospital Volunteers, Inc. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991991 1   Public Service Easement Vacation - 1098 Huron Avenue Ordinance Passed Ordinance ordering the summary of vacation and sale of the public service easement located in Assessor's Block 7145, Lot 17, which comprises a portion of 1098 Huron Avenue, making findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Chapter 4 Sections 8330 et seq. (Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law, Summary Vacation), making findings of conformity with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and requesting official actions in connection with the vacation and sale. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 992103 2   Accepting private foundation grants to pay for a consultant contract to begin implementation of a Family Assessment Center Project to work with abused or neglected children and their families as they become involved with protective services Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend two grants in the amounts of $40,000 and $110,000 from the Zellerbach Family Fund and the Stuart Foundation respectively for a consultant contract to begin the implementation of a family assessment center. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992190 1   Federal funds to be used for San Francisco's older refugee populations; the project includes case management, interpretation and translation, escorts, health and nutrition, mental health, and in-home assistance Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and expend, retroactive to October 1, 1999, $210,999 of federal refugee discretionary funds for services to older refugees in line with the Refugee County Plan. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992191 1   Federal funds to be used for Bosnian Refugee Community Health Outreach Project Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and expend, retroactive to October 1, 1999, $33,592 of federal refugee employment social services set aside funds for health program referral services to refugees in line with the Refugee County Plan. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992142 2   Accepting grant for soil restoration and planting at the Endangered Garden Project at the Sunnydale Pump Station Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Director of Cultural Affairs of the Arts Commission to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $22,732 from the San Francisco Urban Resources Partnership which is administrated through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency for the restoration of the Endangered Garden Public Art Project at the Sunnydale Pump Station. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992143 1   Accepting grant funds for the Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza Design Competition to ensure community participation in the planning and development of the project Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Director of the Arts Commission to accept and expend $35,000 in State funds granted through the Transportation for Livable Communities Program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza Design Competition project; waiving the two percent (2%) associated indirect costs. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990862 2   Double Parking on Municipal Railway Bus Routes Prohibited Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Traffic Code) by adding Section 53, regarding double parking on Municipal Railway bus routes. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 991871 1   Text amendment to Article 10 of the Planning Code in connection with the proposed Washington Square Landmark designation proposal Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Planning Code by amending Sections 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1006.2 to provide for certificate of appropriateness approval of alterations to City-owned parks, squares, plazas or gardens on a landmark site, where the designating ordinance identifies the alterations that require such approval. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 992021 2   Operation of spare vehicles as taxicabs on New Year's Eve Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing the Taxi Commission to authorize color scheme permit-holders to operate approved spare vehicles as taxicabs without a taxicab permit from the City for the period from 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 1999 through 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2000. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 992041 1   Landmark Designation, 4040 Seventeenth Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance designating 4040 Seventeenth Street, the McCormick House, as Landmark No. 208 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 992042 1   Underground District No. 355 Ordinance Passed Ordinance creating Underground District No. 355 in the Third Street and Bayshore Boulevard Area. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 991834 1   Gift Acceptance, Chronicle Publishing Company, to fund red light camera Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from the Chronicle Publishing Company to fund a red light camera at the intersection of 5th and Mission Streets. SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA   Action details Not available 991834 1   Gift Acceptance, Chronicle Publishing Company, to fund red light camera Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from the Chronicle Publishing Company to fund a red light camera at the intersection of 5th and Mission Streets. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991619 3   Establishment of Airport Special Event Account Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.114-3 to establish an Airport Promotion and Event Account; allow for the acceptance of gifts by the Airport Commission; and, authorize the Airport Commission to expend monies in account; this section shall expire on September 30, 2001. MOTION Pass Action details Not available 991619 3   Establishment of Airport Special Event Account Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.114-3 to establish an Airport Promotion and Event Account; allow for the acceptance of gifts by the Airport Commission; and, authorize the Airport Commission to expend monies in account; this section shall expire on September 30, 2001. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 991428 4   Truth in Disclosure Act Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Planning Code Sections 306.1 and 306.3 to require disclosure in a conditional use or variance application and notice for public hearing of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, and requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury; and authorizing the Zoning Administrator to reject and delay the re-filing of an application that includes material misstatements or omissions; amending Building Code Section 106.3 to require disclosure in a building permit application of the name under which the applicant intends to conduct business, requiring that applications be signed under penalty of perjury, and authorizing the Director of Building Inspection to cancel and delay the re-filing of an application that includes material misstatements or omissions. RE-REFERRED Pass Action details Not available 991998 2   Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 1183.30, establishing a tour bus restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue; setting expiration date of December 31, 2001. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 991872 3   Designation of Washington Square, limited to and comprising all of Lots 1 and 2 in Assessor's Block No. 102, as City Landmark No. 226 Ordinance Passed Ordinance designating Washington Square, as Landmark No. 226 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 992043 2   Administrative Code Revision, Chapters 15, 16 and 19A Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code, Chapters 15 (Mental Health); 16 (Officers and Employees) and 19A (Public Health) by adding new Sections 15.1 (Definitions) and 15.19 (Alcoholism Advisory Board); repealing Sections 15.6, 15.8, 15.11, 15.12, 15.12-1, 15.12-2, 15.12-3, 15.12-4, 15.12-5, 15.12-6 and 16.803; renumbering Sections 15.1, 15.3, 15.4, 15.4-1, 15.5, 16.800, 16.801, and 16.802 as Sections 15.10, 15.12, 15.13, 15.14,15.15, 15.20, 15.21, and 15.22 respectively and renumbering Sections 15.2, 15.7-1, 15.9 and 19A.14 as Sections 15.11, 15.16, 15.17 and 15.18, respectively and amending the same, to consolidate the chapters and to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions; by adding a new Section 15.100 and renumbering Sections 19A.18, 19A.22, 19A.19 and 19A.36 as Sections 15.101, 15.102, 15.103, and 15.104, respectively; to create a new Article II ("Public Health Contracts") to Chapter 15; and by repealing Sections 19A.1, 19A.2, 19A.3, 19A.4, 19A.6, 19A.7, 19A.8, 19A.9, 19A.10, 19A.12, 19A.13, 19A.15, 19A.17, 19A.20, 19A.21, 19A.23, 19A.25, 19A.26, 19A.31, 19A.32, 19A.33, 19A PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992044 1   Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 17 Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 17.1 to correct a statutory reference and amending Section 17.14 regarding trial and special event rates for the use of parking facilities under the jurisdiction of the Parking and Traffic Commission. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992045 1   Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20 Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 20.1 and 20.8 to correct references to the Department of Human Services and repealing Sections 20.1-1, 20-8-1, 20.8-2, 20.9, 20.10, 20.11, 20.20, 20.21, 20.22, 20.23, 20.24, 20.25, 20.25-2, 20.26, 20.27, 20.28, 20.30, 20.33, 20.34, 20.35, 20.36, 20.37, 20.38, 20.38-1, 20.39, 20.40, 20.40-1, 20.42, 20.43, 20.44, 20.45, 20.46, 20.47 and 20.53, regarding the Department of Human Services, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992046 2   Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 58, Conflict of Interest Code Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Sections 58.1, 58.2, 58.7, 58.8, 58.9, 58.105, 58.110, 58.115, 58.120, 58.145, 58.150, 58.155, 58.170, 58.175, 58.180, 58.185, 58.190, 8.200, 58.201, 58.202, 58.205, 58.220, 58.225, 58.275, 58.315, 58.320, 58.375, 58.380, 58.385, 58.390, 58.405, deleting sections 58.9, 58.168, 58.177, 58.195, 58.198, 58.267, 58.272, 58.310, 58.232, 58.340, 58.357, 58.382, 58.383, 58.405, and 58.500, and adding new Sections 58.100, 58.140, 58.160, 58.203, 58.204, 58.206,58.216, 58.242, 58.257, 58.295, 58.355, 58.395, 58.400, 58.410, 58.415, 58.420 to reorganize and renumber sections in alphabetical order and make other nonsubstantive technical changes; to reflect organizational changes for the Transportation Authority; and to add the Children and Families First Commission, the Taxi Commission, the Treasure Island Development Authority and the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Redevelopment Agency. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 991709 2   Reimbursement to Employees consisting of one claim in the amount of $1,215.33 Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cost of personal property of City and County employees damaged/stolen in the line of duty. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992113 2   Approving an agreement that authorizes the suspension (or tolling) of the statute of limitations on a lawsuit by the Patterson Environmental Response Trust against the City Resolution Passed Resolution approving the City Attorney's entry into a tolling agreement governing suit by Patterson Environmental Response Trust. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992185 2   Government Funding, Superior Court Ordinance Passed Ordinance rescinding and reappropriating $17,843, professional services to salaries and fringe benefits and creating one (1) position for the Superior Court for fiscal year 1999-2000. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992186 2   Public Employment, Superior Court Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 209-99 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1999-2000, reflecting the creation of one position (Class 0366 Dependency Mediation Assistant), for the Superior Court. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992141 1   Amendment of leases of real property at 1307 and 317-1317C Evans Avenue for the use of DPH Mental Health Division Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing an amendment to leases of real property at 1307 and 1317-1317C Evans Avenue, San Francisco, to increase the size of the premises by 601 square feet and establish a uniform expiration date for the Mental Health Division of the Department of Public Health. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991923 1   Expenditure of Community Court Program Fines Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.117-124 to require the Controller to separately account for fines awarded to the City through community court dispute resolution programs and appropriating those funds to enhance public safety and the quality of life in the communities served by the community courts. AMENDED Fail Action details Not available 991923 1   Expenditure of Community Court Program Fines Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Section 10.117-124 to require the Controller to separately account for fines awarded to the City through community court dispute resolution programs and appropriating those funds to enhance public safety and the quality of life in the communities served by the community courts. PASSED ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 991265 2   Amending Rent Control Ordinance to delete provision that a landlord shall not evict under the Ellis Act unless no other cause exists, specify notice requirements and place other requirements on Rent Board required under State law known as the Ellis Act. Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code ("Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance") to further implement and conform to the Ellis Act (California Government Code Sections 7060 et seq., which provides owner rights to withdraw units from Residential Rental): by amending Section 37.9(a)(13) to remove the provision that the landlord not have other cause under Section 37.9(a) in order to evict under Section 37.9(a)(13); and by amending Section 37.9A to specify additional requirements of notice of withdrawal to the Rent Board and affected tenants, to expand the minimum period between notice and actual withdrawal of a unit from 60 days to 1 year for elderly tenants (age 62 or over) and disabled tenants (as defined in Government Code Section 12955.3) who timely notify the owner of their status, to expand the minimum period between notice and actual withdrawal from 60 days to 120 days for all other tenants, to require Rent Board recordation of a notice of constraints with the County Recorder, to require a register of all units withdrawn, to prov PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 992197 1   Renaming Hearing Officers (arbitrates rental increase disputes), as Administrative Law Judges Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code ("Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance") to reflect the Civil Service reclassification of Hearing Officers as Administrative Law Judges, by amending all references to "Hearing Officer(s) in Sections 37.2, 37.3, 37.5, 37.6, 37.7, 37.8, 37.8A, 37.8B, 37.9, and 37.10, to be references to "Administrative Law Judge(s)." PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 991918 2   Liquor License, 34 Seventh Street Resolution Passed Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises alcoholic beverage control license to Max R. Young and Sam R. Young for the HiBall Lounge bar and nightclub located at 34 Seventh Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991952 2   Liquor License Transfer, 1001 Page Street Resolution Passed Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 21 off-sale general alcoholic beverage control license from 5151 Mission Street to 1001 Page Street, to Majed B. Zeidan for Michael's Pit Stop, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991987 2   Liquor Licenses, 231 Scott Street Resolution Passed Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 9 beer and wine importer license, a Type 17 beer and wine wholesaler license and a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Carl Jaeger, for The Scott Street Portfolio, Inc. located at 231 Scott Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition. MOTION Pass Action details Not available 991987 2   Liquor Licenses, 231 Scott Street Resolution Passed Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type 9 beer and wine importer license, a Type 17 beer and wine wholesaler license and a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Carl Jaeger, for The Scott Street Portfolio, Inc. located at 231 Scott Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992038 1   Appeal, Sidewalk Encroachment, 3975 19th Street Hearing Filed Hearing appealing decision of the Bureau Manager, Street-Use and Mapping, Department of Public Works by its letter dated October 18, 1999, disapproving a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to legalize an existing 3’ x 9’ and a 18" x 3’ planters located at the curbside, fronting the property at 3975 19th Street. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING   Action details Not available 992039 1   Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal Motion Passed Motion disapproving the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 3975 19th street and granting an encroachment permit, subject to condition. AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 992039 2   Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal Motion Passed Motion disapproving the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 3975 19th street and granting an encroachment permit, subject to condition. APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 992040 1   Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit Appeal Motion Killed Motion affirming the Director of Public Works’ denial of an encroachment permit for 3975 19th street and denying an encroachment permit. TABLED Pass Action details Not available 992195 1   Anticipated Litigation Report Killed 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 defendant) which may be filed as a result of the decision of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Lindsay v. Tacoma Pierce County, No. 98-35416, which concluded that the regulation of outdoor tobacco advertising by the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Board of Health is preempted by the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act. The City and County of San Francisco has local laws regulating certain tobacco advertising. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(b). CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 992266 1   Potential Litigation Report Filed 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) which may be filed for the purpose of halting the sale of the San Francisco Chronicle to the Hearst Corporation. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 992226 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility on the occasion of its receiving the Third Place 1999 Lilly Schizophrenia Reintegration Award in the Nursing Category along with a $1,500 grant. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992238 1   Recycled Plastics Resolution Passed Resolution urging Pepsi Cola Corporation, and Cadbury Schweppes Corporation to use recycled plastics in its products. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992240 1   Sustainable Funding for School Arts and Music Task Force Resolution Passed Resolution establishing a sustainable funding for School Arts and Music Task Force to make policy recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco and setting forth the membership and duties of the task force. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992241 1   Endorsing Lake Merced Task Force Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing the work of the Lake Merced Task Force and urging the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Recreation and Parks Department of the City and County of San Francisco to support the work of the Lake Merced Task Force and to review the recommendations of the task force concerning Lake Merced. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992242 1   State Legislation, SB 1902, Japanese Imperial Army Disclosure Act of 1999 Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Congress to pass SB 1902 - Japanese Imperial Army Disclosure Act of 1999 - to require the disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act classified records and documents in the possession of the U.S. Government regarding chemical and biological experiments and other wartime activities carried out by Japan during World War II, and directing the Clerk of the City and County of San Francisco to forward a copy of this resolution to California's Congressional Delegation, including Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Tom Lantos; representatives in the State Legislature, including Assemblymembers Kevin Shelley, Carole Migden, and Mike Honda, and State Senators John Burton and Jackie Speier; Governor Gray Davis; and City's Lobbyists in Washington, D.C. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992243 1   Opposing State Proposition 28, Repeal of the California Children and Families Initiative Resolution Passed Resolution opposing California State Proposition 28 that seeks to repeal Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Initiative approved by the voters in the November, 1998 General Election. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992244 1   Arion Press Resolution Passed Resolution urging the City Departments to take all necessary actions to keep Arion Press in San Francisco and work with Arion Press to find a permanent location in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992247 1   Supporting access to AIDS drugs for Third World Countries Resolution Passed Resolution urging the World Trade Organization (WTO) to eliminate barriers which prevent Third World countries from obtaining affordable life saving HIV-AIDS treatments and further urging the United States Federal Government, as a member of WTO, to cease its bilateral attempts to discourage developing countries from using compulsory licensing and parallel importing to address vital public health concerns. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992248 1   Social Services Long Range Planning Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Planning Department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, and other City departments to develop a map showing the concentration of existing social services in city neighborhoods; to catalog City-owned property that may be appropriate for future siting of such services; to catalog the distribution of client populations citywide; to study the feasibility of starting a long range planning process for the siting of social services that includes extensive neighborhood input, meets the needs of city residents and provides more equitable distribution of services among neighborhoods; and to recommend to the Board of Supervisors by March 1, 2000 measures to implement such a social services planning process. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992249 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the San Francisco Civil Service Commission on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary and the 100th continuous year of operation of the civil service merit system in the City and County of San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992250 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Arion Press and urging the Mayor's Office of Economic Development to make every effort to keep Arion Press in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992251 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance on the occasion of their 3rd Awards Dinner "Moving Forward With Vision" and declaring December 2, 1999 to be "Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Day" in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992252 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Robin F. Levitt for his tireless efforts to improve safety, housing and transportation for San Franciscans and congratulating him on the adoption of Proposition I, the Octavia Boulevard Plan, by the voters of San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992253 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Annual Bayview Hunters Point Unity Parade and Rally. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992254 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Tatonka Buffalo Festival Celebration of 100 years of Bison Life in Golden Gate Park. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992255 1   AC Transit Temporary Bus Route Resolution Passed Resolution approving request by AC Transit to operate its LD Route from the Transbay Terminal to Powell and Bay Streets twice daily on weekdays from approximately seven weeks beginning December 6, 1999, and ending no later than January 31, 2000, for the purpose of transporting persons to a welfare-to-work training program. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992267 1   Final Map of 2600 18th Street, a new 24 unit residential condominium project Motion Passed Motion approving final map of 2600 18th Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 2 in Assessor’s Block No. 4015, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 992268 1   Final Map of the City Mews II (181 Shipley Street), a 30 unit residential condominium project. Motion Passed Motion approving final map of the City Mews II, 1 through 28, 30 and 32 Jennifer Place (181 Shipley Street), a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 154, Assessor’s Block 3752, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 992239 1   America's Cup Resolution Passed Resolution supporting the proposal to bring America's Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international trophy competition for sailing, to the San Francisco Bay in 2003; recognizing the good work of the St. Francis Yacht Club; and wishing AmericaOne, especially Skipper Paul Cayard, the best of luck in winning the America's Cup. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 992239 1   America's Cup Resolution Passed Resolution supporting the proposal to bring America's Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international trophy competition for sailing, to the San Francisco Bay in 2003; recognizing the good work of the St. Francis Yacht Club; and wishing AmericaOne, especially Skipper Paul Cayard, the best of luck in winning the America's Cup. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992245 1   Urging City Attorney to Evaluate Litigation Against Merger of Chronicle and Examiner Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Office of the City Attorney, based upon testimony by the general public and the District Attorney's Office as well as the precedent established in Honolulu, Hawaii, to evaluate the appropriateness of litigation of the proposed sale of the San Francisco Chronicle to the Hearst Corporation and further urging the City Attorney to report back to the Board of Supervisors in a timely manner. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 992245 1   Urging City Attorney to Evaluate Litigation Against Merger of Chronicle and Examiner Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Office of the City Attorney, based upon testimony by the general public and the District Attorney's Office as well as the precedent established in Honolulu, Hawaii, to evaluate the appropriateness of litigation of the proposed sale of the San Francisco Chronicle to the Hearst Corporation and further urging the City Attorney to report back to the Board of Supervisors in a timely manner. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 992246 1   Commercial Real Property Notice of Rent Increase or Eviction Resolution Filed Resolution urging the State Legislature to amend the State's Commercial Rental Control Law, California Civil Code Sections 1954.25 et seq., to allow local governments to adopt legislation requiring real property owners to notify certain small and mid-size commercial tenants at least 120 days prior to a major rent increase or eviction without cause. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 992246 1   Commercial Real Property Notice of Rent Increase or Eviction Resolution Filed Resolution urging the State Legislature to amend the State's Commercial Rental Control Law, California Civil Code Sections 1954.25 et seq., to allow local governments to adopt legislation requiring real property owners to notify certain small and mid-size commercial tenants at least 120 days prior to a major rent increase or eviction without cause. REFERRED   Action details Not available 992279 1   Absentee Ballots Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Registrar of Voters and the Department of Elections to use every effort to protect the voting rights of all San Francisco voters and the Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections to review the accessibility and customer service for all San Francisco voters and requesting the Citizens Advisory Committee to provide a report on increasing the efficiency of the Department of Elections to the Board of Supervisors in 60 days. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992280 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution congratulating the City College of San Francisco Football Team, The Rams, on winning the 1999 California Community College football championship. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 992281 1   Subdivision Code, Conversion Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Subdivision Code Articles 1, 2, 3 and 9, by amending Sections 1302, 1308, 1388, and 1396, and by adding Section 1316, to prohibit tenancies-in-common where an exclusive right of occupancy exists but is not specified in the deed, to amend the annual condominium conversion requirements pertaining to tenants and owner occupants, to amend the definition of tenant, to exempt certain tenancies-in-common from the annual limit on condominium conversions, to create a special lottery process for purchasing tenants; and to amend other definitions to implement these measures.     Action details Not available 992282 1   Peter Macchiarini Steps Resolution Passed Resolution honoring Peter Macchiarini, commemorating his contributions to the art community and dedicating the steps on the sides of Kearny Street between Broadway and Vallejo Streets as the Peter Macchiarini Steps.     Action details Not available 992283 1   Exxon Mobil Corporation Health Care Coverage Resolution Passed Resolution urging the newly-merged Exxon Mobil Corporation to reverse its new policies of not offering health care coverage to domestic partners of its lesbian and gay employees or prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and to adopt Mobil's previous policy of providing such benefits and protections.     Action details Not available 992284 1   Gift Acceptance, Recreation and Park Department Resolution Passed Resolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $98,500.00 from various donors for use by the Recreation and Park Department.     Action details Not available 992285 1   Municipal Railway Reduced Rate for College Student Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Municipal Railway to investigate the possibility of offering a reduced student rate for enrolled university students attending college within the City and County of San Francisco and to report back to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations for such a program within eight weeks of passage of this resolution.     Action details Not available 992286 1   Street Artists Permanent Selling Spaces Resolution Passed Resolution designating five former temporary selling spaces on Grant Avenue, east side, Post to Sutter Streets, and one former temporary selling space on Grant Avenue, west side, Post to Sutter Streets, as permanent selling spaces for street artists certified by Arts Commission, City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 992287 1   Wen Ho Lee Resolution Passed Resolution urging government officials and the media to exercise caution and fairness in the investigation and reporting of allegations against former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist, Dr. Wen Ho Lee.     Action details Not available 992288 1   State grant funds to fund the incremental cost of six street sweepers that will operate on compressed natural gas Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to accept and expend $90,000 from the California Energy Commission for clean air vehicles; and authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to execute an agreement with the California Energy Commission whereby the City would indemnify the State from claims resulting from the City's performance of said agreement.     Action details Not available 992289 1   Assisted living facility for frail elderly on Brotherhood Way Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Planning Commission to approve the proposed Elder Care Alliance assisted living facility for frail elderly on Brotherhood Way.     Action details Not available 992290 1   Campaign reporting by local independent expenditure committee Resolution Passed Resolution urging local campaign committees that make independent expenditures to fully and timely disclose the amount and source of contributions received, and the amount and payee of all expenditures made by the committee.     Action details Not available 992291 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Attorney General Bill Lockyer for changing the title of Proposition 22 from "The Definition of Marriage" Initiative to "The Limit on Marriage" Initiative and supporting Superior Court Judge James Ford's decision to uphold this title change.     Action details Not available 992292 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Mayor Brown and the Mayor's Office on Homelessness for services provided by the City to the homeless.     Action details Not available 992293 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Community Bank of the Bay for its practice in lending capital to financially disadvantaged communities and for opening a small business loan center in the Western Addition for the benefit of the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District.     Action details Not available 992294 1   Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hearing Filed Hearing to examine the problem of carbon monoxide poisoning and to consider the need for legislation to address this problem.     Action details Not available 992295 1   Municipal Railway Reduced College Student Rate Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the feasibility of offering a reduced student rate on the Municipal Railway for enrolled university students attending college within the City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 992296 1   Child Care Needs in San Francisco Hearing Filed Hearing to receive a status report on the implementation of the San Francisco CARES (Compensation and Retention Encourages Stability) legislation and to consider the implications of the 1999 California Child Care Portfolio for San Francisco Community.     Action details Not available 992297 1   Task Force on Homelessness Hearing Filed Hearing to consider creating a task force to reevaluate and reestablish all City services provided to the homeless, including a review of who receives such services, beginning in January 2000.     Action details Not available 992224 1   Rebuttal Argument, Bond, Park and Recreation Facilities Motion Passed Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition A, a bond measure regarding recreation and parks bond.     Action details Not available 992225 1   Rebuttal Argument, Bond, California Academy of Sciences Motion Passed Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition __, a bond measure regarding California Academy of Sciences bond.     Action details Not available 992222 1   Rebuttal Argument, Charter, Medical/Retirement Benefits for Members of the Board of Supervisors Motion Passed Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition D, a charter amendment regarding health and retirement benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors.     Action details Not available 992223 1   Rebuttal Argument, Charter, Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund Motion Passed Motion authorizing rebuttal to opponent’s ballot argument against Proposition C, a charter amendment regarding park, recreation and open space fund.     Action details Not available 992298 1   Needle Exchange Emergency 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.     Action details Not available 992218 1   Landmark Designation, Doggie Diner Sign and Carousel Building at 2750 Sloat Boulevard Ordinance Killed Ordinance designating the Doggie Diner Sign and site at 2750 Sloat Boulevard, as Landmark No. 212 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.     Action details Not available 992221 1   Landmark Designation, Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard Ordinance Killed Ordinance designating the Doggie Diner Sign at 2750 Sloat Boulevard, as Landmark No. 212 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.     Action details Not available 992269 1   2000-2002 Children's Services Plan (Charter amendment enacted in November 1991) - The Mayor's Office of Children Youth and Their Families creates this plan each year to allocate the Children's Fund Resolution Passed Resolution approving the Children's Services Plan for the San Francisco Children's Fund in accordance with Charter Section 16.108.     Action details Not available