Details Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/22/1999 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 (70) 70 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 990246 2   Appropriation, Dept. of Public Works Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating and certifying $89,967, Department of Public Works, for a capital improvement project (Ashbury water storage tank) to cover ten percent (10%) overage as per Charter Section 7.203, providing for ratification of action previously taken, for fiscal year 1998-1999. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990257 2   Grant - Private Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Open Society Institute, the Lindesmith Center, for the "Bridging the Gap" Conference and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990263 2   Grant - State Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the San Diego State University Foundation for the Kids' Plates Bike Helmet Safety Program and to enter into an agreement which includes an indemnification clause and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990001 2   Appointments Resolution Passed Resolution appointing members to the Living Wage Task Force; waiving residency requirement. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990131 3   Appointments Resolution Passed Resolution appointing member to the Ballot Simplification Committee. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 982065 2   Zoning, Liquor Establishments Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 249.5 thereof, to prohibit establishments selling alcoholic beverages for consumption off of the premises, subject to specified exceptions, and establishing good neighbor policies for all establishments selling alcoholic beverages, in the North of Market Residential Special Use District, and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990264 1   Weight Restrictions Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Sections 28.1.99 through 28.1.104, establishing a weight restriction on various streets. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990243 1   Appropriation, District Attorney Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $118,932, District Attorney, of Federal and State Public Assistance to fund the Non Custodial Parent (NCP) Project that provides employment and training services to unemployed non custodial parents whose children are recipients of public assistance, for the creation of one (1) position for fiscal year 1998-1999. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990244 2   Public Employment Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 243-98 (Annual Salary Ordinance, 1998-1999), reflecting the creation of one position (Class 8159 Family Support Investigator III), in the District Attorney's Office. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990281 1   MOU, Iron Workers, Local 377 (9346) Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to Article 111.E of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Association of Bridge, Structural Ornamental, Reinforced Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377 and the City and County of San Francisco, providing for additional compensation for Port employees of the Maintenance Department in Classification 9346 Fusion Welder, who are assigned to work in watch-standing, maintenance and/or repair of container cranes for all hours actually worked in cranes at the crane site, effective July 1, 1999 through the remaining term of the Memorandum of Understanding. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990282 1   MOU, Local 21 (9395) Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO, and the City and County of San Francisco to provide a 6.25% internal adjustment for Class 9395, Assistant Rental Manager for the time period beginning July 1, 1999. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990371 1   MOU, Local 21 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO and the City and County of San Francisco to add Appendix B, entitled Schedules of Compensation, for informational purposes, and to add Appendix D, entitled Civil Service Provisions; Glossary, pursuant to Section VI.C of the Memorandum of Understanding, which provides for modifications by mutual consent of the parties. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990372 1   Compensation, Locals 790, 535, 250 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing an agreement adjusting the compensation of certain classifications pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535, 250 and the City and County of San Francisco, to be effective July 1, 1999. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990374 1   MOU, Locals 250, 535, 790 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing the provisions of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Locals 250, 535 and 790 and the City and County of San Francisco by incorporating Appendix A, which was previously set forth in the Airport's Departmental MOU between SEIU, Local 790 and the City and County of San Francisco, and which provides for the Airport to pay the costs of additional laboratory tests. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990445 2   Grant, Federal Funds, Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Mayor (Director, Mayor's Office of Housing) to accept and expend a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for lead-based paint hazard control in a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000 which include indirect costs of $72,690. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 981989 4   Dioxin Resolution Passed Resolution establishing dioxin as a high priority for immediate action for the City and County of San Francisco in order to restore water, air and total environment quality. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990382 1   Rules of Order, Legislative Analyst Motion Passed Motion adding Rule 3.12 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors concerning requests to the Legislative Analyst and renumbering the current Rule 3.12 to 3.13. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 990383 1   Rules of Order, Legislative Analyst Motion Passed Motion amending Rule 6.21 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors concerning the Legislative Analyst. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 990258 1   Appeal, Conditional Use, 2161 Sutter Street Hearing Filed Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763, dated January 14, 1999, approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, authorizing the establishment of an 18-bed residential care facility with no exterior alterations to the existing building (defined by Planning Code Section 790.50 as "Other Institution, Large") for ambulatory mentally disordered adults in an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District within an 50-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street, between Pierce and Steiner Streets; Lot 5 in Assessor's Block 682. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING   Action details Not available 990259 1   Appeal, Conditional Use, 2161 Sutter Street Motion Killed Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990260 1   Appeal, Conditional Use, 2161 Sutter Street Motion Passed Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 14763 approving Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, and approving granting a conditional use permit subject to conditions imposed by Planning Commission and additional conditions and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990261 1   Findings - 2161 Sutter Street Motion Passed Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 98.809C, on property located at 2161 Sutter Street between Pierce and Steiner Streets, for action by the Board at its next meeting. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990490 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Reverend Peter Williams for his years of service to the Neighborhood Baptist Church community in particular and the City and County of San Francisco in general. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990502 1   UNICEF Day Resolution Passed Resolution congratulating the U.S. Committee for UNICEF on the occasion of the opening of their Northern California Office, and declaring Friday, March 19, 1999, to be "UNICEF Day" in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990503 1   Edward Harrington Day Resolution Passed Resolution commending Edward Harrington on the anniversary of his eight years as Controller for the City and County of San Francisco, and declaring Friday, March 19, 1999, to be "Edward Harrington Day" in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990505 1   Bidu Sayao Resolution Passed Resolution honoring the life of the legendary soprano, Bidu Sayao. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990510 1   University of California Admission Policy Resolution Passed Resolution encouraging the University of California Board of Regents to consider rescinding its 1995 vote ending any consideration of race in university admissions in light of the dramatic decline in admissions of African American and Latino Students. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990511 1   State Legislation, AB 1001, Fair Employment and Housing Act Resolution Passed Resolution urging passage of AB 1001, an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act to include sexual orientation. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990512 1   State Legislation, AB 703, Ballast Water Discharge Resolution Passed Resolution urging the California State Legislature to approve Assembly Bill 703 requiring the treatment of ballast water discharges. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990513 1   Joe DiMaggio Memorial Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to consult with the DiMaggio Family and to form a committee to recommend an appropriate way the City should memorialize Joe DiMaggio. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990514 1   State Legislation, AB 592, Jury Duty Compensation Resolution Passed Resolution supporting AB 592, which will, in part, treble the daily compensation paid to jurors and require courts to reimburse jurors for child care. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990516 1   Unionized Culinary Catering Establishments and Workers Resolution Passed Resolution urging City departments to adopt a policy which utilizes unionized culinary workers and unionized catering establishments during City sponsored banquets, receptions, conventions and other special events. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990526 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Commending Marilyn Cosentino upon her retirement for her untiring dedication and 27 years of public service to the City and County of San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990525 1   Waiver 30 Day Rule - Bernal Property Sale Motion Passed Motion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, the proposed sale of Parcels 16 and 16A of the Bernal Property (Alameda County). APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 990440 1   Suspend Rule 6.13 for Filming Activity Motion Passed Motion suspending Rule 6.13 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors that limits the use of the Legislative Chamber to governmental purposes during the period of Walt Disney Pictures' filming activity. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 990440 1   Suspend Rule 6.13 for Filming Activity Motion Passed Motion suspending Rule 6.13 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors that limits the use of the Legislative Chamber to governmental purposes during the period of Walt Disney Pictures' filming activity. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 990515 1   Census 2000 Complete Count Committee Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing the census Complete Count Committee's work in developing and coordinating a strategic plan in all San Franciscans in the 2000 census. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 990515 1   Census 2000 Complete Count Committee Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing the census Complete Count Committee's work in developing and coordinating a strategic plan in all San Franciscans in the 2000 census. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990536 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution honoring the leadership, work ethic, humanitarianism and compassion of Rebecca Benoit. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990168 2   Rent Ordinance Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code (Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance) by amending the definition of "Housing Services" in Section 37.2(g) to include rights permitted the tenant by agreement, including the right to have a specific number of occupants in a unit, whether express or implied, and whether or not the agreement prohibits subletting or assignment; and by amending Section 37.9(a)(2) to provide that, notwithstanding any lease provision to the contrary, the landlord shall not endeavor to recover possession of the rental unit as a result of subletting by the tenant if the landlord has unreasonably withheld the right to sublet following written notice from the tenant, so long as the tenant continues to reside in the unit and the sublet constitutes a one-for-one replacement of the departing tenant(s); and expressing the Board of Supervisors intent that rent board rules and regulations regarding subletting consent procedures be substantially applied to this legislation.     Action details Not available 990543 1   Mid-Mission Zoning Map Amendment (Liquor Moratorium) Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property generally bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Mission Street, Randall Street, San Jose Avenue and Guerrero Street by changing the property use classifications to add Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District; amending Planning Code Section 781.8 to change the boundaries of the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District to add property generally bounded by Cesar Chavez Street, Mission Street, Randall Street, San Jose Avenue and Guerrero Street; and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 990544 1   Ramp Taxi Drivers Employee Designation Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Section 1148.6 requiring that all drivers of ramped taxis be employees.     Action details Not available 990545 1   Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict Amendments Ordinance Filed Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 781.8(a) to clarify the purpose of the section, to define new establishment, to define ceases to operate, to prohibit the transfer of establishments outside the district to a location within the district, to establishing good neighbor policies for all establishments selling alcoholic beverages in the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict, and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 990546 1   Youth Services Contracts Sensitivity Training Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 12N, Section 12N.1 through Section 12N.4, to require that all contracts between the City and organizations that engage in youth services contain a requirement that such organization provide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sensitivity training for any employee or volunteer who has direct contact with youth or whose work directly affects youth, and that any City employee who has direct contact with youth or whose work directly affects youth undergo lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sensitivity training.     Action details Not available 990547 1   Federal Legislation, S. 594; HR 1037, Ammunition Clips Resolution Passed Resolution urging the United States Congress to approve S. 594 and HR 1037 banning the importation of high-capacity ammunition clips into the United States.     Action details Not available 990548 1   State Legislation, AB 518, Needle and Syringe Exchange Projects Resolution Passed Resolution supporting AB 518 to authorize cities and counties to develop clean needle and syringe exchange projects and to authorize project pharmacists, physicians, and others to furnish hypodermic needles and syringes without a prescription or permit.     Action details Not available 990549 1   Jose Medina Nomination Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Rules Committee of the California State Senate to approve the nomination of Jose Medina as Director of the California Department of Transportation.     Action details Not available 990550 1   Sierra Nevada Forest Planning Resolution Passed Resolution urging the United States Forest Service to adopt a well considered plan for the eleven national forests in the Sierra Nevada region.     Action details Not available 990551 1   Gift Acceptance, Recreation and Parks Department Resolution Passed Resolution accepting two gifts in the amount of $4,000 each from the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Friends of Recreation and Parks to fund public performances in the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza from May to October of 1999.     Action details Not available 990552 1   Street Closure Permit, Castro Street Resolution Failed Resolution amending Resolution No. 197-99 which authorized the temporary closing of portion of Castro Street on April 4, 1999, by changing the approved date of closure to April 11, 1999.     Action details Not available 990553 1   San Francisco School Diversity Resolution Passed Resolution urging the San Francisco School Board and Superintendent of Schools to maintain diversity and equal opportunity in schools.     Action details Not available 990554 1   Pacific Bell 411 Rate Increase Resolution Killed Resolution opposing Pacific Bell's 411 rate increase.     Action details Not available 990555 1   San Francisco State University 100th Anniversary Resolution Passed Resolution celebrating the 100th Anniversary of San Francisco State University and recognizing its contributions to the San Francisco Bay Area.     Action details Not available 990556 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Beckie Masaki for her outstanding and tireless work on behalf of victims of domestic violence and declaring Monday, March 22, 1999, "Beckie Masaki Day".     Action details Not available 990557 1   Take Our Daughters to Work Day Resolution Passed Resolution commending the "Take Our Daughters To Work Day" and urging all City departments to encourage their staff to bring their daughters to work, to set up educational seminars for young women with departmental staff and provide meaningful tasks for young women who come to work on April 22, 1999.     Action details Not available 990558 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending John Barber for distinguished service as Director of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 990559 1   National Community Development Week Resolution Passed Resolution expressing appreciation and thanks during National Community Development Week to all the community partners and City staff whose hard work and devotion help insure the quality and effectiveness of our Community Development Block Grant program.     Action details Not available 990560 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Ronnie Davis and the San Francisco Housing Authority for the successful completion of the new Hayes Valley Apartments South.     Action details Not available 990561 1   Liquor License City-wide Master Plan Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the Liquor License City-wide Master Plan compiled by the Planning Department.     Action details Not available 990562 1   Forty-Niner Stadium Project Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the status of the Forty-Niner stadium project.     Action details Not available 990563 1   Skateboarders Property Damage Fine Increase Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the possibility of increasing fines for skateboarders who destroy public property and to determine the appropriate placement of signs indicating that fines for such violations exist.     Action details Not available 990564 1   Board Off Site Meeting, August 23, 1999 Motion Killed Motion changing the date of the off site Board of Supervisors meeting at Balboa High School located at 1000 Cayuga Street at 6:00 p.m. from May 24, 1999 to August 23, 1999.     Action details Not available 990565 1   Budget Analyst Review, PUC Management Contracts Motion Passed Motion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to review the proposed Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement program management contract.     Action details Not available 990566 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 990528 1   Parking Regulations, Portion of Turk Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.24, regarding parking regulations on a portion of Turk Street (south side of Turk from 145 feet to 435 feet east of Laguna Street).     Action details Not available 990529 1   Parking Regulations, Portion of 7th Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.25, regarding parking regulations on a portion of 7th Street (east side of 7th Street, from 178 feet to 246 feet south of Bryant Street).     Action details Not available 990489 1   Settlement Agreement, Tanya Meyers Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing settlement of claims with Tanya Meyers relating to Ms. Meyers' employment with the Public Transportation Department in the amount of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000).     Action details Not available 990527 1   Lease and Sublease for Pier 1 (Embarcadero/Washington Street) Resolution Passed Resolution approving lease and sublease with AMB Property Corporation for the Development of Pier 1 (Embarcadero and Washington Streets) as a maritime office project; approving negative declaration, and indemnity agreement.     Action details Not available 990530 1   Parking Meter Revenue Refunding Bonds Resolution Passed Resolution approving the issuance of Parking Meter Revenue Refunding Bonds (not to exceed $23,500,000) of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form of, and authorizing execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure certificate relating to said Bonds; approving the form and circulation of an official statement relating to said Bonds; authorizing the payment of certain costs of issuance from the proceeds of such Bonds; ratifying previous actions taken in connection with the foregoing matters; and authorizing the taking of appropriate action in connection therewith.     Action details Not available 990532 1   Contract, DPH - University of California (Berkeley) Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health Services, Community Mental Health Services, to enter into a subcontract agreement in the amount of $7,844 with the University of California (Berkeley), the primary contractor, to provide data and consultation for a study of the cultural appropriateness of the instruments and approaches being used by community mental health services to measure performance indicators, client outcomes, and satisfaction, which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; waiving indirect costs.     Action details Not available