Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/6/1999 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Herbert Hoover Middle School 2290 14th Avenue between Santiago and Taraval Streets San Francisco, CA
Special Rescheduled Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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992019 1 Amendment to the Police Officers Association 1996-2001 MOU regarding an Airport Canine Bomb Detection Premium for members assigned to the Airport BureauOrdinancePassedOrdinance implementing Amendment No. 4 to the 1996-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the City and County of San Francisco adding language regarding an Airport Canine/Bomb Detection Premium of $105.00 biweekly, effective July 24, 1999.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
992020 1 Settlement of Pay Grievance, Locals 790, 535, and 250OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the pay grievance of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO Local 790, 535, and 250 on behalf of its affected members filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco in an amount not to exceed $360,000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
992072 2 Settlement of Grievance, Local 790, 535, and 250OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the compensatory time off/night differential grievance of Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790,on behalf of its affected members filed pursuant to the Memoranda of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 790,and the City and County of San Francisco in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
992073 1 Authorizing renewal and expansion of two leases of space on the ninth floor at Fox Plaza, 1390 Market Street for the Dept. of Children, Youth and their Families and the Delinquency Prevention CommissionResolutionPassedResolution authorizing a lease of real property at 1390 Market Street for the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families and for the Delinquency Prevention Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992104 1 Accepting State grant for development of programs designed to reduce jail crowding, crime and criminal justice costs while addressing the needs of mentally ill offenders during imprisonment and upon releaseResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Sheriff's Department to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the State Board of Corrections and expend the amount of $910,148 for Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Demonstration Grant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992120 2 Permit for use of real property at 2350 19th Avenue by Delancey Street for the sale of Christmas trees and related holiday decorations.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing retroactively, the permit for use of real property at 2350 Nineteenth Avenue under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991829 1 To establish a Children and Families First Department to be managed by the Children and Families First CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 86.1 to establish a Children and Families First Department and require the Children and Families First Commission and Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to enter into a memorandum of understanding setting forth the administrative services DCYF will provide for the Commission and Department; by amending Section 86.2 to authorize the Commission to hire an executive director and additional staff if permitted by the budget; and by amending Section 86.3 to correct drafting errors.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991998 1 Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.SEVERED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  Action details Not available
991998 1 Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
991998 2 Tour Bus Restriction on a portion of 6th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Kirkham StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
991428 3 Truth in Disclosure ActOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
991428 4 Truth in Disclosure ActOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991619 3 Establishment of Airport Special Event AccountOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
991619 3 Establishment of Airport Special Event AccountOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991991 1 Public Service Easement Vacation - 1098 Huron AvenueOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991859 1 Purchase of property at 3rd and Arthur Streets to expand the Pump Station built in the 1960's, to comply with the current Regional Water Quality Control Board permit requirementsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 3 and 4 in Assessor's Block 4501 for expansion of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Booster Pump Station, and adopt findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992003 1 San Francisco Chronicle Proposed Sale InvestigationResolutionPassedResolution urging the Attorney General of California, based on the precedent established in the State of Hawaii, to investigate the proposed sale of the San Francisco Chronicle to the Hearst Corporation and potential violations of the Federal anti trust laws and violation of the National Newspaper Preservation Act and further urging the San Francisco District Attorney to conduct a similar investigation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992026 1 Purchase of 4.09 acres of PG&E property ( 2315 Cesar Chavez Street), leased by DPW since 1986 for storage of materials, placement/use of modular buildings and parking, essential for DPW's continued operationResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, as Buyer, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company as Seller, to purchase real property located at 2315 Cesar Chavez Street, known as APN Block 4343 Lot 1A and SBE 135-38-22 Parcel 1, for a purchase price of Three Million, Eight Hundred Forty-One Thousand Dollars ($3,841,000); approving an agreement by the City to release and indemnify PG&E for hazardous materials; approving certain environmental deed restrictions; approving the assumption of a billboard lease affecting the property; approving certain limitations on the City's remedies against PG&E for breach; adopting findings that the purchase agreement is consistent with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of the City Planning Code Section 101.1; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions; and ratifying prior acts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992121 2 CalWIN - Approval of DHS Computer Services ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to continue its membership in the 18-county Welfare Client Data System (WCDS) Consortium, and authorizing the Director of the Department of Human Services to execute the necessary agreements for participation in the consortium's development, implementation, maintenance and operation of a computer system for the administration of public benefit programs in accordance with state requirements,for which San Francisco's portion of the cost is $29,419,528.00.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992035 1 Federal Grant for reimbursement of 75% of costs for reconstruction and overlay of various runways and taxiways at the AirportResolutionPassedResolution authorizing Airport Commission to apply for, accept, and expend grant of $8,370,743.00 from Federal Aviation Administration for assistance in improvements at the Airport (A.I.P. 14: Application No. 99-01).MOTIONPass Action details Not available
992035 1 Federal Grant for reimbursement of 75% of costs for reconstruction and overlay of various runways and taxiways at the AirportResolutionPassedResolution authorizing Airport Commission to apply for, accept, and expend grant of $8,370,743.00 from Federal Aviation Administration for assistance in improvements at the Airport (A.I.P. 14: Application No. 99-01).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991831 2 Coca Cola Recycled PlasticsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Coca-Cola Corporation and its subsidiaries to use recycled plastics in its products.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990862 2 Double Parking on Municipal Railway Bus Routes ProhibitedOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991871 1 Text amendment to Article 10 of the Planning Code in connection with the proposed Washington Square Landmark designation proposalOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991872 2 Designation of Washington Square, limited to and comprising all of Lots 1 and 2 in Assessor's Block No. 102, as City Landmark No. 226OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Washington Square, as Landmark No. 226 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code.AMENDEDPass 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. 226OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating Washington Square, as Landmark No. 226 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
992041 1 Landmark Designation, 4040 Seventeenth StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 4040 Seventeenth Street, the McCormick House, as Landmark No. 208 pursuant to Article 10 of the Planning Code.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
992021 2 Operation of spare vehicles as taxicabs on New Year's EveOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
992042 1 Underground District No. 355OrdinancePassedOrdinance creating Underground District No. 355 in the Third Street and Bayshore Boulevard Area.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991251 2 FAA Aircraft Noise ProceduresResolutionPassedResolution urging that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not adopt any past, present or future aircraft procedures which will increase noise or shift noise and will adopt all past, present or future aircraft procedures which will decrease aircraft noise in the City and County of San Francisco.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
991251 2 FAA Aircraft Noise ProceduresResolutionPassedResolution urging that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not adopt any past, present or future aircraft procedures which will increase noise or shift noise and will adopt all past, present or future aircraft procedures which will decrease aircraft noise in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991967 1 Ocean Beach Long-Term PlanResolutionPassedResolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a long-term plan to protect the City's infrastructure while preserving natural resources and recreational opportunities along Ocean Beach and addressing the concerns of the adjacent neighborhoods.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992022 1 Granting revocable permit to U.C. Medical Center to occupy a portion of the street area, under Parnassus between 3rd and Hillway Avenues, to install an underground telecommunications system to interconnect two medical buildings at 400/505 Parnassus AvenueResolutionPassedResolution granting revocable permission to the University of California Medical Center to install an underground telecommunications and pneumatic tube system within the Parnassus Avenue right-of-way, to interconnect two university of California buildings at 400 and 505 Parnassus Avenue (Block 1756, Lot 1, and 1757, Lot 35) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
992022 1 Granting revocable permit to U.C. Medical Center to occupy a portion of the street area, under Parnassus between 3rd and Hillway Avenues, to install an underground telecommunications system to interconnect two medical buildings at 400/505 Parnassus AvenueResolutionPassedResolution granting revocable permission to the University of California Medical Center to install an underground telecommunications and pneumatic tube system within the Parnassus Avenue right-of-way, to interconnect two university of California buildings at 400 and 505 Parnassus Avenue (Block 1756, Lot 1, and 1757, Lot 35) and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992164 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution accepting gifts valued at a total of $688,050.00 from various donors for use by the Recreation and Park Department.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992165 1 Directory AssistanceResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reconsider their decision made on Thursday November 18, 1999 to increase the cost of a directory assistance call from 25 cents to 46 cents and approve an alternate decision introduced by Commissioner Carl W. Wood that sets forth Pacific Bell Directory Assistance rates at a lower rate and a higher number of free residential call allowances than the previous decision proposed by Administrative Law Judge Galvin.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992166 1 Conversion of low-income and affordable housing to market rate housingResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency to use all of their resources to prevent conversion of low-income and affordable housing to market rate housing at "All Hallows Gardens," "Bayview Apartments," "LaSalle," and "Shoreview Apartments," and further urging the owners of these developments, the "Apartment Investment and Management Company," not to withdraw from Federal mortgage subsidy program until ownership can be transferred to an entity that will preserve this housing stock as affordable family rental housing in perpetuity.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992167 1 AWARE ProgramResolutionPassedResolution announcing and endorsing the establishment of the AWARE Program in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992168 1 Testing of fire resistant intumescent paintResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Building Inspection and the Fire Department to conduct tests to determine the effectiveness of fire resistant intumescent paint.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992169 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Rev. Jimmy Creech for his bravery in standing up for lesbian and gay members of his congregation who choose to marry.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992171 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution declaring December 6, 1999 as San Francisco Mime Troupe Day in San Francisco, and congratulating the Mime Troupe on their 40th anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992172 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center on the occasion of its Grand Opening Celebration.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992173 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Black Adoption Placement and Research Center for its efforts to place African American foster children in permanent homes.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992174 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending California Bank and Trust for its donation to the San Francisco Black Chamber of Commerce.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992184 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Finocchio's and the Finocchio Family.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992210 1 Declaration of November 2, 1999 Election ResultsResolutionPassedResolution declaring the results of the Consolidated General Election conducted on November 2, 1999, in the City and County of San Francisco. (Except Proposition F [ATM Fees] which is not a part of this certification.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
992183 1 Needle Exchange EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
992202 1 Final Map of 1405 Greenwich Street, a 6 unit residential condominium projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of 1405 Greenwich Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 1, Assessor's Block 523, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
992206 1 Approving Department of Corrections (Parole and Community Services Division) lease previously located at One Holland Court to one of the following sites: 1550 Evans Street, 175 Jefferson Street or 1501 Vermont Street .ResolutionFiledResolution approving the California Department of Corrections' intention to lease an existing building at 1550 Evans Street or 145 Jefferson Street or 1501 Vermont Street in San Francisco for offices.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
992206 1 Approving Department of Corrections (Parole and Community Services Division) lease previously located at One Holland Court to one of the following sites: 1550 Evans Street, 175 Jefferson Street or 1501 Vermont Street .ResolutionFiledResolution approving the California Department of Corrections' intention to lease an existing building at 1550 Evans Street or 145 Jefferson Street or 1501 Vermont Street in San Francisco for offices.REFERRED  Action details Not available
992170 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Lynn Luckow on his 50th birthday for his many years of service to the community in education and philantropic work.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
992170 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Lynn Luckow on his 50th birthday for his many years of service to the community in education and philantropic work.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
992170 2 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Lynn Luckow on his 50th birthday for his many years of service to the community in education and philantropic work.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
992232 1 Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 20OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 20.51 to update the appointment of members of the Delinquency Prevention Commission and by repealing Sections 20.19, 20.25-1, 20.32-1, 20.54, 20.61, 20.62, 20.63 and 20.64, regarding the Department of Human Services, to eliminate out-dated and obsolete provisions.   Action details Not available
992233 1 Payment of Services of Police OfficersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 10B Section 10B.2 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to require a deposit for services of police officers hired pursuant to this provision and to require payment within 10 days of notification of final balance due, and to eliminate the administrative overhead fee.   Action details Not available
992235 1 Street Vacation in Connection with YBC Plan AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the vacation of a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area and development of the Emporium Site and other property; establishing conditions for the effectiveness of the vacation; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1; and ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of the ordinance.   Action details Not available
992236 1 Increasing Tenant Relocation BenefitsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code ("Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance") by amending Section §37.9A to increase the amount of relocation payments made by landlords to low-income tenants evicted pursuant to the Ellis Act (California Government Code §§7060 et seq., which provides owners rights to withdraw units from residential rental): relocation payments for low-income tenants are increased from the current range of $1,500 - $2,500 (depending upon the size of the unit) to a standard $4,500.   Action details Not available
992237 1 Extended Hours Premises MoratoriumOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Police Code Section 1070.26 to extend the moratorium on the issuance of extended hours premises permits within the area bounded by Bush Street to the north, O'Farrell Street to the south, Taylor Street to the east and Van Ness Avenue to the west (expires on August 23, 2000).   Action details Not available
992234 1 Street Vacation in connection with YBC Plan Amendment, Jessie StreetResolutionPassedResolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate a portion of Jessie Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area and development of the Emporium Site and other property; setting the hearing date for August 28, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of the street area; and adopting findings that the vacation is consistent with the city's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of city Planning Code Section 101.1 as the General Plan is proposed to be amended.   Action details Not available
992226 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992238 1 Recycled PlasticsResolutionPassedResolution urging Pepsi Cola Corporation, and Cadbury Schweppes Corporation to use recycled plastics in its products.   Action details Not available
992239 1 America's CupResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992240 1 Sustainable Funding for School Arts and Music Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992241 1 Endorsing Lake Merced Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992242 1 State Legislation, SB 1902, Japanese Imperial Army Disclosure Act of 1999ResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992243 1 Opposing State Proposition 28, Repeal of the California Children and Families InitiativeResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992244 1 Arion PressResolutionPassedResolution 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.   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.   Action details Not available
992246 1 Commercial Real Property Notice of Rent Increase or EvictionResolutionFiledResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992247 1 Supporting access to AIDS drugs for Third World CountriesResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992248 1 Social Services Long Range PlanningResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992249 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992250 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Arion Press and urging the Mayor's Office of Economic Development to make every effort to keep Arion Press in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
992251 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992252 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992253 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Annual Bayview Hunters Point Unity Parade and Rally.   Action details Not available
992254 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Tatonka Buffalo Festival Celebration of 100 years of Bison Life in Golden Gate Park.   Action details Not available
992255 1 AC Transit Temporary Bus RouteResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992187 1 Lead Abatement ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider the status of the Department of Recreation and Park lead abatement program.   Action details Not available
992211 1 Ballot Arguments, Other Measures Submitted by December 8, 1999HearingFiledHearing to consider ballot measures which are received by the Director of Elections on December 6, 7 and 8 for placement on the March 7, 2000 ballot.   Action details Not available
992212 1 Ballot Argument, Public Assistance Benefits OrdinanceHearingFiledHearing to consider submitting ballot argument supporting or opposing ordinance concerning public assistance benefits on the March 7, 2000 ballot.   Action details Not available
992213 1 Ballot Argument, The Bay View Hunters Point Reparations ActHearingFiledHearing to consider submitting ballot argument supporting or opposing ballot measure concerning The Bay View Hunters Point Reparations Act on the March 7, 2000 ballot.   Action details Not available
992219 1 Public Utilization of Golf CourcesHearingFiledHearing to determine the best means for acquiring the maximum utilization of city golf courses by the citizens of the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
992256 1 General Plan Transportation Element relating to tour busesHearingFiledHearing to consider and receive an update from the Planning Commission regarding Board Resolution 1100-97 requesting that the Commission develop and propose for inclusion in the Transportation Element of the City's General Plan, provisions related to tour buses, especially their use in open space and residential areas of the City.   Action details Not available
992257 1 New Voting Machine TechnologyHearingFiledHearing to consider information from the Department of Elections on the new voting machine technology, specifically regarding multi-lingual functions and capabilities.   Action details Not available
992258 1 Controller's AuditHearingFiledHearing to consider the Controller's audit of Police Department special events finances from July 1996 through June 1998.   Action details Not available
992259 1 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year 1998-1999HearingFiledHearing to consider the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Comprehensive Annual Audit.   Action details Not available
992260 1 Chapter 12D Quarterly ReportHearingFiledHearing to consider the Minority/Women/Local Business Utilization Chapter 12D quarterly report for December 1999.   Action details Not available
992261 1 Street Parking SpacesHearingFiledHearing to consider the street parking spaces in the City.   Action details Not available
992262 1 Airport/Aircraft NoiseHearingFiledHearing to consider the impact of airport and aircraft noise over the City and County of San Francisco and to obtain periodic updates and progress reports on the Airport, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and others efforts to mitigate the airport and aircraft noise.   Action details Not available
992263 1 Potential Traffic Congestion, Potrero Hill NeighborhoodHearingFiledHearing to consider the potential traffic congestion, pedestrian safety and the impact on the Potrero Hill neighborhood due to the opening of the Pacific Bell Ball Park.   Action details Not available
992264 1 Request to release $2,723,284 for the Downtown Ferry TerminalHearingFiledHearing to consider the release of $2,723,184 in reserved funds pending selection of contractors, for the Downtown Ferry Terminal project.   Action details Not available
992214 1 Ballot Argument, Parks and Recreation Facilities and PropertiesMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition _, a bond measure regarding parks and recreation facilities and properties.   Action details Not available
992215 1 Ballot Argument, California Academy of SciencesMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition _, a bond measure regarding California Academy of Sciences.   Action details Not available
992216 1 Ballot Argument, Medical and Retirement Benefits for Members of the Board of SupervisorsMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition D, a charter amendment regarding medical and retirement benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
992217 1 Ballot Argument, Park, Recreation and Open Space FundMotionPassedMotion authorizing proponent's ballot argument in favor of Proposition C, a charter amendment regarding Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund, revenue bonds, Recreation and Park Department.   Action details Not available
992265 1 Rules of Order, New EditionMotionPassedMotion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adopting a new edition of the Rules as amended on January 13, 2000.   Action details Not available
992266 1 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).   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.OrdinancePassedOrdinance 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   Action details Not available
991315 2 Amending Administrative Code, Residential Rent Control Chapter, to include the technical changes to conform local law with the State Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing ActOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 37 "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance" by amending Sections 37.2 and 37.3 in order to implement and conform to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (California Civil Code Sections 1954.50, et seq.), by removing the rental rates of most single-family homes and condominiums from rent control after specified dates, and by authorizing rent increases in rent controlled units upon specified subletting or assignment. However, specified units with serious long-term health, safety, fire or Building Code violations are excluded; unless a tenant who is party to a rent/lease agreement notifies the owner in writing, an owner’s acceptance of rent does not waive the owner’s right to establish initial rent or to enforce a sublease/assignment prohibition; termination or nonrenewal of an owner’s contract or recorded agreement with a government agency that provides rent limitations for qualified tenant(s) requires 90 days written notice to the tenant(s), and the owner may not set the initial rent for the affected unit    Action details Not available
992185 1 Government Funding, Superior CourtOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
992186 1 Public Employment, Superior CourtOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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.   Action details Not available
992197 1 Renaming Hearing Officers (arbitrates rental increase disputes), as Administrative Law JudgesOrdinancePassedOrdinance 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)."   Action details Not available
992148 1 Stop IntersectionsResolutionPassedResolution designating certain intersections as "Stop" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 20th Avenue and Lawton Street, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Lawton Street (makes this an all-way STOP) Beach and Webster Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Beach Street (makes this an all-way STOP) Clay and Taylor Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping Clay Street (makes this an all-way STOP) Laurel Street and Mayfair Drive, northeast and northwest corners, stopping Laurel Street (makes this T-intersection an all-way STOP) Massasoit and Rutledge Streets, northeast corner, stopping westbound Massasoit Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection) Valmar Terrace and Silliman Street, northeast corner, stopping westbound Silliman Street (stops the stem of this uncontrolled T-intersection)   Action details Not available
992149 1 Parking Regulations, Various LocationsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: DIAGONAL (30-DEGREE ANGLE) PARKING - RESCIND Geneva Avenue, both sides, between Edinburgh and Vienna Streets GREEN (SHORT-TERM LOADING) ZONE, 9 AM - 11 PM, EVERYDAY - RESCIND North Point Street, south side, from 98 feet to 125 feet east of Polk Street (27-foot zone at #977 North Point Street) NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Faith Street, south side, from 62 feet to 97 feet west of Bayshore Boulevard (35-foot zone) Jennings Street, east side, from Underwood Avenue to 120 feet southerly (120-foot zone) Owens Street, east side, from 755 feet to 830 feet north of 16th Street (75 foot-zone, just south of private temporary connector road) TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT, 7 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT SUNDAY - ESTABLISH Chesley Street, east side, from Harrison Street to 61 feet southerly (61-foot zone) RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" - ESTABLISH Judah Street, both sides, between 8th and 9th Avenues (300 block) NOTE: Parking meters will remain, but residents on this block will be allowed to purchase Area   Action details Not available
992150 1 Traffic Regulations, Various StreetsResolutionPassedResolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations at various locations: BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH Laguna Honda Boulevard, southbound, between Clarendon Avenue and Forest Hill Station The Embarcadero, northbound, between Howard Street and Broadway The Embarcadero, southbound, from a point approximately 300 feet north of Mission Street to Folsom Street MULTIPLE LEFT TURN LANES - ESTABLISH 5th Street, northbound, at King Street NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH 3rd Street, southbound, at Pacific Bell Ballpark driveway, approximately 80 feet south of Berry Street STREET CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, 11 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS) - RESCIND Commercial Street, between Kearny and Montgomery Streets (600 block) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH 7th Street, west side, from 16th Street to 200 feet northerly (200-foot zone) TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING, 7 AM - 9 AM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - ESTABLISH Howard Street, north side, between Fremont and Beale Streets   Action details Not available
992175 1 Grant funds to be used for family strengthening project for Pilipino community, to deliver best practices in effective parenting and family programs in order to reduce/prevent substance abuseResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $96,123 from the Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, for a family strengthening project and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken; waiving indirect costs.   Action details Not available
992176 1 Approving amendment to paratransit broker agreement to perform special transportation services such as subcontracting with van and taxi providers for door-to-door paratransit service for persons with disabilitiesResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 9 to the Paratransit Broker Agreement between the City and Cerenio Management Group, extending the term of the agreement three months, at an additional cost not to exceed $3,752,622, for a total contract cost not to exceed $83,440,401.   Action details Not available
992189 1 Continuing grant for Metropolitan Medical Response System, to develop plans directed at early recognition of mass immunization/prevent spread of disease, mass patient care, fatality management and environmental suretyResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Community Health and Safety Services, Emergency Medical Services, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services to continue the development of the Metropolitan Medical Response System and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken; waiving indirect costs.   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 assistanceResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992191 1 Federal funds to be used for Bosnian Refugee Community Health Outreach ProjectResolutionPassedResolution 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.   Action details Not available
992192 1 Grant funds for the construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements within Cesar Chavez Circle at U.S. 101, and the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Cesar Chavez at Connecticut StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Parking and Traffic to apply for, accept and expend up to $3,986,000 in State Transportation Improvement Program (STP) funds for the construction of Cesar Chavez Street improvements, from Mississippi Street to State Route 101.   Action details Not available
992193 1 Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform work at a lesser cost than City employees - Public Parking Management Services at the AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving retroactively, the Controller's certification that Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1, 1999 than if work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
992194 1 Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform work at a lesser cost than City employees - Employee Parking Management Services at the AirportResolutionPassedResolution approving retroactively, the Controller's certification that Parking Management Services for San Francisco International Airport can practically be performed by private contractor at a lower cost for the year commencing July 1,1999 than if work were performed by City employees at budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
992198 1 Federal grant funds to purchase bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers for the following City departments: Police, Sheriff, Juvenile and Adult Probation, and Public Health Institutional Police.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor's Criminal Justice Council to accept and expend $21,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act to equip law enforcement officers with armor vests.   Action details Not available
992203 1 Authorizing PTC as grant recipient of funds on behalf of the Port for its Ferry Building project, to expand ferry service into and out of downtown San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $1,594,500 of Federal Interstate Transfer capital assistance for one Port of San Francisco capital project, excluding administrative overhead costs.   Action details Not available
992204 1 Contingent Fee Agreement in Gun LitigationResolutionPassedResolution approving contingency agreement in People of the State of California, et al. v. Arcadia Machine & Tool, Inc., et al.   Action details Not available
992205 1 Authorizing DPH to enter into a Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation S.F. District, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services to enter into an expanded Cooperative Program Agreement with the Department of Rehabilitation San Francisco District, including a required match of $181,355, and which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses, to provide vocational services to mentally-ill psychiatric clients.   Action details Not available
992209 1 Sewer Replacement, Filbert/Rose StreetsResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer in Filbert Street from Van Ness Avenue to Franklin Street and Rose Street from Gough Street to Market Street - $256,083.00.   Action details Not available