Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/13/1998 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Room 404 Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102
Regular Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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981456 1 Airport Concession LeaseResolutionPassedResolution approving the "North Terminal Concession Opportunity Lease" between Host International, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981602 1 Emergency Repair, Central Avenue SewerResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the Central Avenue Emergency Sewer Replacement under Clean Water Program Contract No. CW-181 - $164,355.00.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981603 1 Emergency Repair, 425 Noriega Street SewerResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate easement sewer parallel to the residence of 425 Noriega Street near 11th Avenue - $110,276.00.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981604 1 Emergency Repair, York Street SewerResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to repair the structurally inadequate sewer in York Street from Precita Avenue to Peralta Avenue - $136,725.00.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981531 1 Contracting with State Board of ControlResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the District Attorney to retroactively contract for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $481,870, and waive indirect costs due to funding constraints, which have been allocated from the State Board of Control Victims of Crime Program, an agent of the State of California, for a project entitled "Joint Powers Agreement with Victim and Witness Assistance Program" for the twelve month period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981326 1 Grant - Federal FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend $65,000 grant from the National Recreational Trails Fund Act of 1991 received during fiscal year 1996-1997 for renovation of trails on Strawberry Hill in Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981632 1 Findings- 720 York Tentative Subdivision MapMotionPassedMotion adopting findings related to the appeal of the decision of the Director of Public Works approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the construction of 54 new condominium units (35 Live/Work and 19 Commercial) for Lot 4 in Assessor's Block 4080, at 720-50 York and 2800 20th Streets.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
981402 1 Penalties, Veterinarians - Dog LicensesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Health Code by amending Section 41.25 to provide for penalties for violation of Section 41.18(c) requiring notification to the licensing authority when a dog has been vaccinated for rabies.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
981403 2 Veterinarians - Anti Rabies VaccinationsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Health Code by amending Section 41.18, regarding Veterinarians' responsibilities for anti-rabies vaccinations to require use of a form approved by the Licensing Authority to certify that a dog has been vaccinated, and notification to the Department of Animal Care and Control when such animal is vaccinated.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
981442 2 Price Adjustment, Local Sale/Business Tax RevenuesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 21C, Sections 21C.1 through 21C.4, to require adjustment of priced offers for the purpose of evaluating price contracts for the purchase of commodities to reflect direct sales tax and gross receipts tax revenues produced by the procurement for the City, the San Francisco Unified School District, the San Francisco Community College District and the San Francisco Transportation Authority.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
981557 2 County Clerk and Assessor-Recorder FeesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Section 8.33 which sets certain fees for the office of the County Clerk-Recorder and by adding Sections 8.33.1 and 8.33.2, setting certain fees for the Office of the County Clerk and setting certain fees for the Office of the County Assessor-Recorder; ratifying the imposition of certain fees.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
981560 1 Multifamily Housing Revenue BondsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A (The "Series 1998A Bonds") and Series 1998B (The "Series 1998B Bonds," and together with the Series 1998A Bonds, the "Bonds") in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued to provide financing for a multifamily rental housing project; authorizing the sale of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an indenture providing the terms and conditions of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the bond placement agreement providing the terms and conditions for the sale of the bonds; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an amendment to financing and regulatory agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement and the preparation, execution and distribution of an official statement relating to the bonds; approving the form ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981600 1 Moscone Center Garage ProjectResolutionPassedResolution approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (not to exceed $8,250,000) of the Parking Authority of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the execution and delivery of a project lease between the Authority, as lessor, and the City, as lessee (including certain indemnification provisions therein); approving 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 actions in connection therewith.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981450 1 Mid-Mission Alcoholic Beverage SUD ExtensionResolutionPassedResolution extending Interim Zoning Controls for an additional six (6) month period to prohibit temporarily the introduction of new establishments or expansion of existing establishments selling alcoholic beverages in the Mid-Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981495 2 Liquor License, 105-A Fillmore StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 9 beer and wine importer, Type 17 beer and wine wholesaler, Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control licenses to Emmanuel Kemiji for Miura Vineyards, LLC, located at 105-A Fillmore Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981575 1 Nominations to Park/Open Space Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution Nos. 667-90 and 955-93 to add the Committee for Better Parks and Recreation in Chinatown as an organization qualified to submit nominations for appointment to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee pursuant to Charter Section 165.107(g).AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
981575 2 Nominations to Park/Open Space Advisory CommitteeResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution Nos. 667-90 and 955-93 to add the Committee for Better Parks and Recreation in Chinatown as an organization qualified to submit nominations for appointment to the Park and Open Space Advisory Committee pursuant to Charter Section 165.107(g).ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
981691 1 Public HearingHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency's lease of the land at Assessor's Block 754, Lot 28,commonly known as 1555 Turk Street, to Laurel Gardens of Bethel A.M.E. Church, L.P., A California Limited Partnership, for 99 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
981559 1 Lease, 1555 Turk Street, Laurel GardensResolutionPassedResolution approving the Redevelopment Agency's lease of the land at Assessor's Block 754, Lot 28, commonly known as 1555 Turk Street, to Laurel Gardens of Bethel A.M.E. Church, L.P., A California Limited Partnership, for 99 years for the purpose of preserving a housing development for very low and low income households.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981644 1 Closed SessionReportFiledAir Transport Association of America v. San Francisco, U. S. District Court No. C97-1763 CW (challenge to the City's equal benefits ordinance).   Action details Not available
981654 1 Small Business Year 2000 Readiness ActResolutionPassedResolution urging Congress to pass the Small Business Year 2000 Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981655 1 Minority Home OwnershipResolutionPassedResolution urging the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to conduct a special meeting to address the minority home ownership crisis in California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981656 1 California Department of InsuranceResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Insurance Commissioner to reorganize the California Department of Insurance and increase enforcement against dishonest insurance agents.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981657 1 Telemarketing and Mail FraudResolutionPassedResolution urging the private courier services to adopt industry best practices in dealing with telemarketing and mail fraud.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981662 1 Accessible Hepatitis C TreatmentResolutionPassedResolution urging Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals to unbundle the anti-viral agent ribavirin, implement a 75 percent price cut, implement a comprehensive patient assistance program, and cease all aggressive sales tactics.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981667 1 Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution No. 359-98, creating an Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Force to consider and recommend an effective off-leash policy, to consider alternative ways to creatively finance the costs associated with increasing the number of dog off-leash areas in neighborhood parks and to consider and recommend how the city can effectively and fairly enforce its laws and regulations pertaining to dogs by extending the sunset date of the Advisory Dogs Off-Leash Task Force to March 4, 1999.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981668 1 Shopping Cart Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution amending Resolution No. 357-98, creating an Abandoned Shopping Cart Task Force ("Task Force") to investigate how the City and County of San Francisco ("The City") can effectively remove abandoned shopping carts from the City's streets and reduce shopping cart theft which contributes to increasing the cost of living in the City by extending the date by which the Task Force shall complete its work and report to the Board of Supervisors to March 4, 1999.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981669 1 Senior Summit in January, 1999ResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor to hold a summit for seniors in San Francisco to address their concerns regarding health care, safety, housing and transportation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981671 1 Commend Brendan O. RavenResolutionPassedResolution commending Brendan O. Raven on being awarded the honor of Eagle Scout.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981673 1 Commend Tom GilleResolutionPassedResolution recognizing Tom Gille for his 1998 term as President of the Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco and commends him for his service to the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981675 1 Recognizing Granite Broadcasting CorporationResolutionPassedResolution recognizing Granite Broadcasting Corporation as providing a valuable public service to the citizens of San Francisco and encouraging the Federal Communications Commission to waive the television duopoly rule regarding Granite's ownership of KBWB-TV in San Francisco and KNTV-TV in San Jose due to the significant public benefits derived because of this common ownership.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981680 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
981681 1 Final Map, 1963 McAllisterMotionPassedMotion approving final map of 1963 McAllister Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 27 in Assessor's Block No. 1176, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
981661 1 Combined Charities Campaign, Domestic Partners Benefits, Union WorkforceResolutionFiledResolution designating the fiscal agent of the City and County of San Francisco's combined charities campaign be one which offers domestic partners benefits and comprised of a union workforce.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
981661 1 Combined Charities Campaign, Domestic Partners Benefits, Union WorkforceResolutionFiledResolution designating the fiscal agent of the City and County of San Francisco's combined charities campaign be one which offers domestic partners benefits and comprised of a union workforce.REFERRED  Action details Not available
981666 1 Chinatown Housing and Health ConditionsResolutionFiledResolution urging the Department of Building Inspection and other appropriate City departments to investigate housing and health conditions within housing units located in San Francisco's Chinatown and adjacent areas.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
981666 1 Chinatown Housing and Health ConditionsResolutionFiledResolution urging the Department of Building Inspection and other appropriate City departments to investigate housing and health conditions within housing units located in San Francisco's Chinatown and adjacent areas.REFERRED  Action details Not available
981701 1 ProclamationResolutionPassedResolution proclaiming November 12, 1998 Invision Awards Day.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981707 1 Gift Certificates for Payment for Parking and City GaragesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by amending Section 2A.180 to grant authority to the Department of Parking and Traffic to sell gift certificates for payment for parking at city garages.   Action details Not available
981709 1 Central Permit BureauOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing Public Works Code Article 1 and amending Building Code by adding Public Works Code Article 1 as Sections 106.1.2 through 106.1.3 of the Building Code, to transfer from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Building Inspection responsibility for the Central Permit Bureau.   Action details Not available
981719 1 Audit of Transient Occupancy Tax PaymentsResolutionKilledResolution urging the Tax Collector to conduct an audit of transient occupancy tax payments from certain single room occupancy hotels.   Action details Not available
981704 1 Supporting HR-4194ResolutionPassedResolution supporting Senate Bill HR-4194 which increases the amount of mortgage that the Federal Housing Authority can insure for first time home buyers.   Action details Not available
981721 1 Animal Testing at UCSFResolutionPassedResolution urging UCSF to use alternative research methods instead of animal testing when available, build AAALAC (Association For Assessment and Accreditation of laboratory Animal Care) accredited facilities at their Parnassus and Mission Bay Campuses, and apply humane standards to the squirrel monkey experiment.   Action details Not available
981720 1 Street Artist Selling SpacesResolutionPassedResolution designating temporary selling spaces in the downtown area and at Harvey Milk Plaza for street artists certified by the Art Commission, for the winter holiday season, 1998, beginning on November 15, 1998 and ending on January 15, 1999.   Action details Not available
981705 1 Contract Modifications - TRW, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the E-911 Project Director to execute modifications to the contract with TRW which increase the contract amount up to Five Million Dollars (5,000,000).   Action details Not available
981706 1 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding for Alternative Fuel ProjectsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Metropolitan Transportation District to set aside a portion of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for projects that promote the use of alternative fuel and directing City staff to apply for CMAQ funding for alternative fuel projects.   Action details Not available
981708 1 Hate Crime LawResolutionPassedResolution urging the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate to adopt a hate crime law.   Action details Not available
981710 1 Discrimination Against San Franciscan Citizens of Iranian DescentResolutionPassedResolution urging the Human Rights Commission to conduct hearings on discrimination against San Franciscan citizens of Iranian descent.   Action details Not available
981711 1 HRC Staffing and Operating Budget at SFOResolutionFiledResolution urging the Airport Commissioners and the Director of the Airport to increase the size of the Airport's HRC staff and budget to ensure that the constitutional rights of San Francisco citizens are being protected at construction sites at the Airport and to ensure that the City's non-discrimination codes and ordinances are effectively implemented.   Action details Not available
981712 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the International Museum of Women and urging all City officials to support the steps necessary for building a major new facility of the museum in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
981713 1 Recognizing the Animal Care and Control DepartmentResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the Animal Care and Control Department for its outstanding work in ensuring the well being of the animals of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
981714 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Chinese/Vietnamese workshops of the Express to Success Program for successful training and placement of Vietnamese and Chinese individuals who are transitioning from welfare to work and recognizing the staff for their commitment to the success of the program.   Action details Not available
981715 1 Rejection of Anti-Gay AdsResolutionPassedResolution urging local television stations to not broadcast anti-gay television advertisements.   Action details Not available
981716 1 Cars Blocking Sidewalk Access RampResolutionPassedResolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to exercise all due sensitivity to the disabled community in responding to complaints and in executing the provisions of the Traffic Code with respect to the offense of cars illegally blocking the sidewalk access ramps.   Action details Not available
981717 1 Welfare Reform for Drug FelonsResolutionPassedResolution urging the State Legislature to modify Section 115 of the federal welfare legislation which bars convicted drug felons from receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamp benefits.   Action details Not available
981718 1 Affordable Homeownership in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor's Office of Housing to establish a Citywide goal of 1000 new affordable homeownership opportunities in San Francisco and to create a Task Force to examine and study a goal of 500 such units in the Mission Bay development.   Action details Not available
981726 1 Contract ModificationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Public Transportation Department to enter into Contract Modification No. 9 with Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie S.p.A. in the amount of $167,299,822, for a total contract amount not to exceed $358,547,399.   Action details Not available
981727 1 Condemning Murder of Matthew ShepardResolutionPassedResolution condemning the anti-gay motivated murder of Matthew Shepard and urging the Wyoming State Legislature to adopt a hate crimes statute which includes sexual orientation.   Action details Not available
981728 1 Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender ActResolutionPassedResolution condemning the United States House of Representatives for passing the Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act (S.10) and urging the United States Senate not to pass the Act in its current version.   Action details Not available
981722 1 Street TreesHearingFiledHearing on the selection of street trees for future urban landscaping in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
981723 1 Ramp TaxiHearingFiledHearing to examine the possibility of reducing the commitment necessary for driving a ramp taxi from 10 years to 5 years.   Action details Not available
981724 1 TCI Merger with AT&THearingFiledHearing to consider the proposed TCI merger with AT&T.   Action details Not available
981725 1 Workfare Worker Rotation PlanHearingFiledHearing to consider the Department of Human Services' proposed Workfare worker rotation plan.   Action details Not available
981650 1 Theodore Philibosian v. CCSFOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Theodore Philibosian against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $30,000.   Action details Not available
981688 1 Condominium Conversion LimitationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Subdivision Code by amending Article 9, Section 1396 to extend the Annual Condominium Conversion Limitation for two additional years.   Action details Not available
981649 1 Settlement of Claim, Abram KatzResolutionPassedResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Abram Katz by payment of $30,000.   Action details Not available
981682 1 Emergency Repair, Vallejo Street SewerResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Vallejo Street from Van Ness Avenue to Polk Street - $260,112.   Action details Not available
981683 1 Prop J Contract - Security ServicesResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that security services can be practically performed at the Department of Human Services by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees; retroactive to October 1, 1998.   Action details Not available
981685 1 Gift Acceptance, Public Utilities CommissionResolutionPassedResolution accepting streetlights and poles (five post-top streetlight fixtures and poles estimated at $11,210) as a gift to light 21st Street between Noe and Sanchez Streets.   Action details Not available
981686 1 Grant - StateResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) for a project designated "Violence Against Women-Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program" and agreeing to accept in-kind match of Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($37,000.00) from Woman Organized to Make Abuse Non-existent (W.O.M.A.N. Inc.) for a victim's advocate position.   Action details Not available
981687 1 Grant - StateResolutionFiledResolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds in the amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) for a project designated "1988/99 Grant Assistance to Local Law Enforcement Agencies Project".   Action details Not available
981689 1 Acceptance of Easement DeedResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Property to accept a drainage easement deed over private property (Block 4991, Lots 108-110, Le Conte Drainage Easements), in the Bayview Hill Subdivision.   Action details Not available
981690 1 Unlitigated Claim, GE Medical Systems, Inc./PDC Facilities, Inc.ResolutionPassedResolution approving settlement of unlitigated claim of GE Medical Systems, Inc. and PDC Facilities, Inc. by payment of $362,186.   Action details Not available