Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2000 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
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991425 2 Notice to Recycling CompaniesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Building Code Section 106.3.2.3.2 to provide notice of applications for and issuance of demolition permits to recycling companies upon their payment of a specified fee.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
992195 2 Anticipated LitigationReportKilledMotion 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).MOTIONPass Action details Not available
992266 2 Potential LitigationReportFiledMotion 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).MOTIONPass Action details Not available
992266 2 Potential LitigationReportFiledMotion 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).HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION  Action details Not available
000044 1 Existing LitigationReportFiledMotion 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 the following existing litigation in which the City, as a plaintiff, is attempting, in sum, to have major manufacturers and distributors of handguns, and their trade associations, determined to be knowingly and recklessly marketing and selling a dangerous product, thereby creating a public nuisance: People of the State of California, by and through San Francisco City Attorney Louise H. Renne, et al. v. Arcadia Machine & Tool, Inc., et al. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).MOTIONPass Action details Not available
000044 1 Existing LitigationReportFiledMotion 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 the following existing litigation in which the City, as a plaintiff, is attempting, in sum, to have major manufacturers and distributors of handguns, and their trade associations, determined to be knowingly and recklessly marketing and selling a dangerous product, thereby creating a public nuisance: People of the State of California, by and through San Francisco City Attorney Louise H. Renne, et al. v. Arcadia Machine & Tool, Inc., et al. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION  Action details Not available
992337 2 LitigationReportFiledMotion 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 the following existing litigation in which the plaintiffs and claimants, various businesses, are, in sum, challenging the constitutionality of the City’s business taxing system. These plaintiffs and claimants are also seeking reimbursement of tax payments made to the City: General Motors Corporation v. San Francisco, and related cases and claims. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).MOTIONPass Action details Not available
992337 2 LitigationReportFiledMotion 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 the following existing litigation in which the plaintiffs and claimants, various businesses, are, in sum, challenging the constitutionality of the City’s business taxing system. These plaintiffs and claimants are also seeking reimbursement of tax payments made to the City: General Motors Corporation v. San Francisco, and related cases and claims. This closed session would be permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION  Action details Not available
000016 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Police Chief Fred Lau, Sergeant Dan Linehan (officer in charge of preparing for the event) and the Police Department for their diligent efforts in providing a safe New Year's Eve for San Franciscans.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000022 1 Used Computer and Electronic Equipment Collection Pilot ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the City's Solid Waste Management Program to study the San Jose Collection Program and to develop a used computer and electronic equipment collection pilot project in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000024 1 Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Replacement ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Department of Transportation to complete its review of the reevaluation of the environmental assessment of the Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Replacement Project, to forward its review to the Federal Highway Administration with a favorable recommendation, to transfer the emergency relief funds designated for the project to the City and County of San Francisco, and to develop a work plan with the City and County of San Francisco as quickly and expeditiously as possible.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000025 1 Code System Reporting of HIV CasesResolutionPassedResolution urging Governor Gray Davis and the California State Legislature to approve legislation requiring report of HIV cases using a unique code system.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000026 1 Ballot Argument Form and Fee Schedule Review and UpdateResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Elections to review and update its local ballot argument form and fee schedule and requesting the department to report back to the Board of Supervisors within ninety days.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000027 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution commemorating the Year of the Dragon, extending its heartfelt wishes for a prosperous New Year, inviting all of San Francisco to join in the New Year Festivities and declaring February 5, 2000 to be "Celebrating the Year of the Dragon Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000028 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for their extension of the lease for the Giant Camera Obscura and urging the GGNRA to continue to pursue designation in the National Register of Historic Places to preserve the Giant Camera Obscura in its present structure and location as part of the Sutro Historic District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000029 1 State Legislation, AB 1028, Mental Health ServicesResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 1028 which would amend the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS Act) relating to mental health services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000030 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Soka Gakkai International-USA on its 25th Anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000038 1 Blocking the BoxResolutionPassedResolution urging the Judicial Council to increase the fines for those "Blocking the Box" impeding traffic.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
000023 1 Chinatown Area PlanResolutionKilledResolution urging the Planning Department to review and update the Chinatown Area Plan of the Master Plan of the City and County of San Francisco.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
000023 1 Chinatown Area PlanResolutionKilledResolution urging the Planning Department to review and update the Chinatown Area Plan of the Master Plan of the City and County of San Francisco.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
992245 1 Urging City Attorney to Evaluate Litigation Against Merger of Chronicle and ExaminerResolutionPassedResolution 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 ExaminerResolutionPassedResolution 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.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
992245 2 Urging City Attorney to Evaluate Litigation Against Merger of Chronicle and ExaminerResolutionPassedResolution 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.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
000047 1 Revenue Bonds Public Hearing Approval for Drew College Preparatory SchoolResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the execution and delivery of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for Drew College Preparatory School.   Action details Not available
000048 1 State Legislation, AB 1607, Handgun Licensing and RegistrationResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve Assembly Bill 1607 regarding handgun licensing and registration.   Action details Not available
000049 1 U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Congress to create new blood donor guidelinesResolutionPassedResolution urging Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Nancy Pelosi to work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Congress to create new blood donor guidelines that allow HIV-negative gay men to donate blood and help alleviate the nation's chronic blood shortage.   Action details Not available
000050 1 Tracking criminal misconduct in the City's sheltersResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor's Office on Homelessness and the Department of Human Services to create a system for tracking criminal misconduct in the City's shelter system.   Action details Not available
000051 1 Contract to complete an accurate count for the Census 2000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Administrative Services to enter into an agreement with the State of California and to accept $114,447 from the State of California to implement a plan to achieve a complete and accurate count for the Census 2000.   Action details Not available
000052 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Richard A. Sullivan upon his retirement as Tax Collector and for his outstanding contribution and dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
000053 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending and congratulating the Pittman & Davis Company of Harlingen, Texas, for its conscientious effort to spare the environment by using 100% recycled paper as its packaging material.   Action details Not available
000054 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution congratulating Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, San Francisco City College, Manpower, Inc. and Mission College for launching Glidetech.   Action details Not available
000055 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Department of Parking and Traffic Senior Parking Control Officer Ella Mueller.   Action details Not available
000056 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Holocaust Center of Northern California upon its 20th Anniversary.   Action details Not available
000057 1 District Supervisors offices at different school sitesHearingFiledHearing to consider the possibility of setting up District Supervisors offices at different school sites.   Action details Not available
000058 1 Conditional use authorization and building permits for antennae placed on Sutro TowerHearingFiledHearing to consider the conditional use authorization and building permits for antennae placed on Sutro Tower, the Zoning Administrator's December ruling regarding conditional use authorization for such antennae, the revocation of the Zoning Administrator's ruling, potential appeals of the revocation and related matters.   Action details Not available
000059 1 Alternatives to institutional care for Seniors/people with disabilities progress reportHearingFiledHearing to follow Resolution No. 336-99, alternatives to institutional care for Seniors/people with disabilities, to consider progress made by City Departments in developing supportive housing alternatives to institutional care.   Action details Not available
000060 1 Independent auditors' management letters and commentsHearingFiledHearing to consider the Independent auditors' management letters and comments related to the June 30, 1999 audit of the City.   Action details Not available
000061 1 San Francisco Public LibraryHearingFiledHearing to consider the Post Occupancy Evaluation Report of the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library.   Action details Not available
000062 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.   Action details Not available
000007 1 Appropriation for the 700 Pennsylvania facility to house MUNI staff and shops that provide power/special machine maintenance (previously performed at 24th and Utah site) to insure safe transit service for 700,000 daily ridersOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $2,918,024 of Safe Harbor Lease Revenue to provide funds for the completion of the 700 Pennsylvania facility capital project of the San Francisco Municipal Railways for fiscal year 1999-2000.   Action details Not available
000008 1 Amending Traffic Code 3.6.1 regarding San Francisco Downtown Core, the area surrounded by and including Washington, Stockton, 4th, and King Streets and The EmbarcaderoOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Traffic Code by amending Section 3.6.1, regarding the Downtown Core boundaries.   Action details Not available
000017 1 Tour Bus Loading ZonesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Article 3, Chapter XI, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Traffic Code) by adding Section 66, regarding tour bus loading zones, and amending Section 71b, regarding towing of vehicles obstructing the normal flow of traffic.   Action details Not available
000043 1 Revised patient rates for home health services provided by Department of Public Health for fiscal year 1999-2000OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Health Code by amending Section 128, to fix patient rates for services furnished by Department of Public Health, retroactively to December 1, 1999.   Action details Not available
000003 1 Grant funds to be used by the Public Library to participate in the State's 150th anniversary celebration by providing free programming and multimedia materials on California historyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend retroactively $1,200 awarded by the California Council for Humanities, to participate in the History Alive! Chautauqua Program, a part of California Sesquicentennial Project.   Action details Not available
000004 1 Grant funds from MTC for "FASTFerry" project to provide public information services that will maintain and enhance ridership during the Downtown Ferry Terminal constructionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend $40,000 of State funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a public information program for the Downtown Ferry Terminal Project; and foregoing reimbursement of indirect costs.   Action details Not available
000005 1 Grant funds to reimburse tuition expenses of non-professional library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher educationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend $6,546 to be awarded by the California State Library, Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Public Library Staff Education Program as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Funds will be used to reimburse tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education. Employees participating in the program applied to, and were selected by, the California State Library.   Action details Not available
000006 1 Grant funds to purchase English and Chinese language books and library materials for young adults in the North Beach and Chinatown branch librariesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing San Francisco Public Library to retroactively accept and expend $10,000 to be awarded by the California State Library, Youth Services Materials Grant, a part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act, to purchase books in English and Chinese languages for young adult collections to be located in the North Beach and Chinatown Neighborhood branch libraries.   Action details Not available
000014 1 Proposed expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing adoption of the County Description of Proposed Expenditure of California Healthcare for Indigents Program (CHIP) funds for fiscal year 1999-2000 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 1999-2000.   Action details Not available
000015 1 Grant funds for HIV/AIDS study designed to determine whether immunization with HIV vaccine protects at-risk persons from acquiring HIV infectionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, HIV Research Section, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $211,587 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. on the conduct and evaluation of ongoing Phase III HIV vaccine efficacy trials 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.   Action details Not available
000018 1 Authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into a contract with the Regents of the University of California to perform studies on the habitats of herring and oysters during the Runway Reconfiguration ProgramResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the action of the Airport Commission to enter into a professional services contract with the University of California to perform herring and oyster habitat studies notwithstanding deletion of indemnification requirement for patent rights, copyright or trademark infringement.   Action details Not available
000045 1 Authorizing the PTC General Manager to execute an agreement with Intelitran as a new paratransit broker to perform many important functions and to act as the principal customer service representative for paratransit services on behalf of PTCResolutionPassedResolution approving a Paratransit Broker Agreement with Comsis Mobility Services, Inc., dba Intelitran for an amount not to exceed $66,333,277 for a term of five years.   Action details Not available