Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/1/1999 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
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981923 1 Golden Gate Yacht Club Lease AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the first amendment to the lease between the City and the Golden Gate Yacht Club to reduce the rental rate from 10% to 7.5% of the Club’s monthly gross revenue for the period March 1993 through January 1999, and reducing the lease term from 40 to 25 years.CLERICAL CORRECTION  Action details Not available
981923 2 Golden Gate Yacht Club Lease AmendmentOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving the first amendment to the lease between the City and the Golden Gate Yacht Club to reduce the rental rate from 10% to 7.5% of the Club’s monthly gross revenue for the period March 1993 through January 1999, and reducing the lease term from 40 to 25 years.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
990008 1 Gift AcceptanceResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Parking Authority to accept a gift of one hundred and forty thousand dollars ($140,000) from the Uptown Parking Corporation, the Downtown Parking Corporation, and the Ellis and O'Farrell Parking Garage to fund a garage marketing study and plan for the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981449 2 Treasure Island Development AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution directing the Treasure Island Development Authority to amend its bylaws and articles of incorporation to expand the number of directors of the Board of Directors of the Authority to include three additional ex officio members-the then-sitting President of the Board of Supervisors, the Chair of the committee with jurisdiction over land use and the Chair of the committee with jurisdiction over housing, or their designees; requiring 30 days prior notice of amendments to the Authority's competitive bidding rules and procedures; urging the Authority to monitor and participate in negotiations with the Navy regarding conveyance of the base, and directing the Authority to establish a citizens advisory board within 30 days of the effective date of this resolution to be comprised of 25 persons, 14 of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and 11 of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass Action details Not available
981449 3 Treasure Island Development AuthorityResolutionPassedResolution directing the Treasure Island Development Authority to amend its bylaws and articles of incorporation to expand the number of directors of the Board of Directors of the Authority to include three additional ex officio members-the then-sitting President of the Board of Supervisors, the Chair of the committee with jurisdiction over land use and the Chair of the committee with jurisdiction over housing, or their designees; requiring 30 days prior notice of amendments to the Authority's competitive bidding rules and procedures; urging the Authority to monitor and participate in negotiations with the Navy regarding conveyance of the base, and directing the Authority to establish a citizens advisory board within 30 days of the effective date of this resolution to be comprised of 25 persons, 14 of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and 11 of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
981973 2 Park CodeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Park Code to include United Nations Plaza and Hallidie Plaza as parks for purposes of Articles 3, 4 and 7 of the Park Code and adding Articles 8B and 8C to the Park Code granting the Director of Public Works the authority to manage United Nations Plaza, to perform functions described in Sections 3.03, 3.07, 3.16, 4.11, 4.12 and 4.13 of the Park Code, to make rules for the use of the plaza and to designate additional activities in the plaza for which a permit is required, and granting the Director of Property the authority to manage Hallidie Plaza, to perform functions described in Sections 3.03, 3.07, 3.16, 4.11, 4.12 and 4.13 of the Park Code, to make rules for the use of the plaza and to designate additional activities in the plaza for which a permit is required.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
990046 1 Permits for Use of Hallidie PlazaOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 2.74 to give the Recreation and Park Department or Commission authority to grant permits for recreational and first amendment activity in Hallidie Plaza and reserving to the Board of Supervisors the authority to grant permits for any other activity and to hear appeals from denials of permits by the Recreation and Park Department or Commission.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
981778 2 Registration of LobbyistsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by amending Sections 16.520 through 16.534 to: add legislative findings; clarify definitions and add new definitions; consolidate the definition of "Lobbyist" with the thresholds for qualifying as lobbyist and the exemptions; increase the qualification threshold for contract lobbyists from $1,000 per month to $3,200 per quarter; increase the qualification threshold for expenditure lobbyists from $1,000 per quarter to $3,200 per quarter; clarify and add new exemptions; clarify that once a person qualifies as a "Lobbyist" the person is subject to the requirements and prohibitions of this Article until the person ceases all lobbyist activity and files a statement of termination; clarify the disclosure requirements applicable at the time of registration and at the time of filing quarterly activity reports; provide that all lobbyists re-register on January 15 each year; require lobbyists to disclose payments received from City officers in exchange for campaign consulting services; limit the aggregate value of gifts from lobbyists to each City officerAMENDEDPass Action details Not available
981778 2 Registration of LobbyistsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by amending Sections 16.520 through 16.534 to: add legislative findings; clarify definitions and add new definitions; consolidate the definition of "Lobbyist" with the thresholds for qualifying as lobbyist and the exemptions; increase the qualification threshold for contract lobbyists from $1,000 per month to $3,200 per quarter; increase the qualification threshold for expenditure lobbyists from $1,000 per quarter to $3,200 per quarter; clarify and add new exemptions; clarify that once a person qualifies as a "Lobbyist" the person is subject to the requirements and prohibitions of this Article until the person ceases all lobbyist activity and files a statement of termination; clarify the disclosure requirements applicable at the time of registration and at the time of filing quarterly activity reports; provide that all lobbyists re-register on January 15 each year; require lobbyists to disclose payments received from City officers in exchange for campaign consulting services; limit the aggregate value of gifts from lobbyists to each City officerAMENDEDPass Action details Not available
981778 3 Registration of LobbyistsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by amending Sections 16.520 through 16.534 to: add legislative findings; clarify definitions and add new definitions; consolidate the definition of "Lobbyist" with the thresholds for qualifying as lobbyist and the exemptions; increase the qualification threshold for contract lobbyists from $1,000 per month to $3,200 per quarter; increase the qualification threshold for expenditure lobbyists from $1,000 per quarter to $3,200 per quarter; clarify and add new exemptions; clarify that once a person qualifies as a "Lobbyist" the person is subject to the requirements and prohibitions of this Article until the person ceases all lobbyist activity and files a statement of termination; clarify the disclosure requirements applicable at the time of registration and at the time of filing quarterly activity reports; provide that all lobbyists re-register on January 15 each year; require lobbyists to disclose payments received from City officers in exchange for campaign consulting services; limit the aggregate value of gifts from lobbyists to each City officerPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
982005 1 Zoning Map Amendment, 949 Vermont StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco of property located at 949 Vermont Street, east side between 21st and 22nd Streets, Lot 92, Assessor's Block 4093 from a "P" (Public Use) District with an "OS" (Open Space) Height and Bulk designation to an "RH-2" (Residential, House, Two-Family) District with a "40-X" Height and Bulk designation and adopting findings pursuant to Section 101.1. of the Planning Code.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
981492 5 Liquor License Transfer, 536 Broadway StreetResolutionPassedResolution opposing the request for the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license for Muhammad Daher and Khaled Zoubi for North Beach Market, from 1262 Stockton Street to 536 Broadway Street, and determining that it will not serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
982099 2 Liquor License, 225 Bush StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 9 beer and wine importer license, Type 17 beer and wine wholesaler, and Type 20 off-sale beer and wine alcoholic beverage control license to Jennifer A. Bellwoar on behalf of PrimeReserve LLC, located at 225 Bush 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.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
981633 1 Appeal, 2826-2828 Octavia St. Subdivision MapHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Public Works Director dated September 14, 1998, approving Tentative Subdivision Map (subject to certain conditions and Building Inspection Code requirements), to legalize the proposed subdivision creating two substandard-sized lots in Assessor's Block 529, Lot 16, at 2826-2828 Octavia Street.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
981634 1 Appeal, 2826-2828 Octavia St. Subdivision MapMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Director of Public Works, approving Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the proposed subdivision creating two substandard-sized lots in Assessor's Block 529, Lot 16, at 2826-2828 Octavia Street.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
981635 1 Appeal , 2826-2828 Octavia St. Subdivision MapMotionKilledMotion disapproving decision of the Director of Public Works, approving Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the proposed subdivision creating two substandard-sized lots in Assessor's Block 529, Lot 16, at 2826-2828 Octavia Street.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
981636 1 Findings - 2826-2828 Octavia St. Subdivision MapMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to Tentative Subdivision Map to legalize the proposed subdivision creating two substandard-sized lots in Assessor's Block 529, Lot 16, at 2826-2828 Octavia Street, for consideration by the Board at its next meeting.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
990158 1 Public HearingHearingFiledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed motion having the Monday, February 22, 1999 meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the John Yehall Chin Elementary School, 350 Broadway Street, Multi-purpose Room in the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco at 6:00 p.m.HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING  Action details Not available
990061 1 Off Site Meeting in ChinatownMotionPassedMotion having the Monday, February 22, 1999 meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the John Yehall Chin Elementary School, 350 Broadway Street, Multi-purpose Room in the Chinatown Neighborhood of San Francisco at 6:00 p.m.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
990138 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Hidden Truths Bloody Sunday Exhibition and the families of the Bloody Sunday victims for their work to commemorate Bloody Sunday.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990139 1 Board Meeting ScheduleResolutionPassedResolution rescheduling the Tuesday, February 16, 1999, regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors to Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in honor of the first day of Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990141 1 Condemning The TalibanResolutionPassedResolution condemning the Taliban, the ruling faction of the Government of Afghanistan, for its inhumane treatment of gay people and women.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990142 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for its denunciation of the Fox Files television show segment entitled "Gay Underworld" and condemning the Fox Network for airing the anti-gay show and urging them to comply with the demands of GLAAD.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990143 1 RewardResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor to establish a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the assailant of Arinze Anoruo.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990146 1 Housing Trusts StudyMotionPassedMotion directing the Board of Supervisors Legislative Analyst to study housing trusts.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
990149 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
990150 1 Final Map, McAllister Manor - 1543 McAllister StreetMotionPassedMotion approving final map of McAllister Manor - 1543 McAllister Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 21, Assessor's Block No. 1180, and adopting findings pursuant to the Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
990154 1 Suspend 30-Day Rule - Treasure Island LeasesMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, resolutions authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to execute leases and related agreements for housing units on Treasure Island.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
990124 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Sue Bierman, member of the Board of Supervisors, as a representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
990124 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Sue Bierman, member of the Board of Supervisors, as a representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
990124 1 AppointmentResolutionPassedResolution appointing Sue Bierman, member of the Board of Supervisors, as a representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990140 1 Landmark, Washington SquareResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Department, Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to expeditiously designate Washington Square a landmark.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
990140 1 Landmark, Washington SquareResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Department, Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to expeditiously designate Washington Square a landmark.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990151 1 Suspend 30-Day Rule - Interim Zoning Controls, Residential Units ConversionMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, conversion of residential rental uses in interim zoning controlSEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
990151 1 Suspend 30-Day Rule - Interim Zoning Controls, Residential Units ConversionMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, conversion of residential rental uses in interim zoning control   Action details Not available
990151 1 Suspend 30-Day Rule - Interim Zoning Controls, Residential Units ConversionMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, conversion of residential rental uses in interim zoning controlMOTIONPass Action details Not available
990151 1 Suspend 30-Day Rule - Interim Zoning Controls, Residential Units ConversionMotionPassedMotion suspending Rule 5.40 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to allow the Board of Supervisors to consider, without waiting 30 days after its introduction, conversion of residential rental uses in interim zoning controlAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
990167 1 Zoning - Liquor EstablishmentsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Planning Code Section 186.1 and adding Sections 719.45 and 790.55, to prohibit liquor establishments, and to regulate existing non-conforming liquor establishments, in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District, and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
990168 1 Rent OrdinanceOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code (Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance) by amending the definition of "Housing Services" in Section 37.2(g) to include rights permitted the tenant by agreement, including the right to have a specific number of occupants in a unit, whether express or implied, and whether or not the agreement prohibits subletting or assignment; and by amending Section 37.9(a)(2) to provide that, notwithstanding any lease provision to the contrary, the landlord shall not endeavor to recover possession of the rental unit as a result of subletting by the tenant if the landlord has unreasonably withheld the right to sublet following written notice from the tenant, so long as the tenant continues to reside in the unit and the sublet constitutes a one-for-one replacement of the departing tenant(s); and expressing the Board of Supervisors intent that rent board rules and regulations regarding subletting consent procedures be substantially applied to this legislation.   Action details Not available
981989 2 DioxinResolutionPassedResolution establishing dioxin as a high priority for immediate action for the City and County of San Francisco in order to restore water, air and total environment quality.   Action details Not available
990169 1 U. S. Bureau of the CensusResolutionFiledResolution urging the Mayor to form a complete count committee, provide adequate funding to supplement the Census Bureau's outreach efforts and request City Departments and community-based organizations to promote participation in the 2000 Census; urging the Chancellor of City College and the Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District to promote census participation.   Action details Not available
990170 1 Year 2000 Full Count Committee - Census CountResolutionFiledResolution establishing a Year 2000 Complete Count Advisory Committee to develop and coordinate a census implementation plan for the City and County of San Francisco and to act as liaison to the Census Bureau to ensure a complete count in the year 2000, establishing the membership and rules for the committee, setting a deadline for a committee recommendation on an adequate level of City funding to supplement Census Bureau's outreach efforts, and urging City Departments, City-funded community based organizations, the Chancellor of City college and the Superintendent of SF Unified School District to promote local census participation.   Action details Not available
990171 1 Project Labor AgreementResolutionFiledResolution adopting the use of project labor agreements when contracting for the construction of significant public works projects.   Action details Not available
990172 1 Board of Supervisors Chamber UtilizationResolutionFiledResolution directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the City Attorney to negotiate with Walt Disney Pictures the utilization of the Board of Supervisors Chambers.   Action details Not available
990173 1 Grant Funds - Bay Area Trail SystemResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works (DPW) to accept and expend a grant from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for improvements to the Bay Trail, approving the ABAG Bay Trail grant contract, authorizing the Director of DPW to execute the Bay Trail grant contract, making findings of conformity of the Bay Trail improvements with the General Plan, and urging all relevant City departments, agencies and commissions to move expeditiously in approving any Bay Trail improvements related to this ABAG grant.   Action details Not available
990174 1 Language and Culturally Sensitive ServicesResolutionPassedResolution urging all City and County of San Francisco departments to provide services and materials in various languages to reflect San Francisco's language and cultural diversity.   Action details Not available
990175 1 Colombian Earthquake ReliefResolutionPassedResolution expressing deepest sympathy to the people of Colombia and urging each City Department to determine how they can assist in the relief efforts currently underway.   Action details Not available
990176 1 State Legislation, Child Care Partnership ProgramResolutionPassedResolution urging the California State Legislature to adopt child care partnership legislation to benefit low-income families who are currently the last priority for receiving subsidized child care funds.   Action details Not available
990177 1 Marina Parking Lot Fee Collection Pilot ProgramResolutionFiledResolution urging Recreation and Parks Department and the Department of Parking and Traffic to work together to institute a pilot program of centralized fee collection boxes for week day parking in the Marina parking lot; and asking Recreation and Parks to assess the appropriate number of spaces needed for permit parking.   Action details Not available
990178 1 Kiangsu Chekiang DayResolutionPassedResolution commending Kiangsu Chekiang Association for its distinguished work and outstanding contributions to the community and declaring January 31, 1999 "Kiangsu Chekiang Association Day" in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
990179 1 GAPA DayResolutionPassedResolution commending the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance for its distinguished work, outstanding leadership and dedication to the community and declaring January 30, 1999 as "Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Day" in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
990180 1 Vietnamese New Year (TET), Year of the CatResolutionPassedResolution holding the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in honor of the Vietnamese New Year (TET), the Year of the Cat.   Action details Not available
990181 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Vietnamese Community Center of San Francisco for their Third Annual Tet Festival.   Action details Not available
990182 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Sherry Barto on the occasion of her retirement from the City and County of San Francisco after over thirty years of dedicated service to the mental health system.   Action details Not available
990183 1 California Community Dispute Services Contract/ProgramHearingFiledHearing to consider the California Community Dispute Services (CCDS) contract and program.   Action details Not available
990184 1 Muni ReformHearingFiledHearing to consider analyzing SPUR, Rescue Muni, the new Muni Task Force and other organizations' proposed key structural improvements to Muni.   Action details Not available
990166 1 Homeless ServicesMotionFiledMotion directing the Budget Analyst to prepare a report on the efficiency and adequacy of the services the City and County of San Francisco provides to the homeless.   Action details Not available
990185 1 Board of Supervisors AuditMotionFiledMotion urging that a comprehensive management audit be performed on the Board of Supervisors and Clerk of the Board for the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
990134 1 Simca Harris v. CCSF, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Simca Harris against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $33,383.87.   Action details Not available
990122 1 DPH - State Dept of Mental Health Performance Contract, FY 1998-1999ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Public Health Division, Community Mental Health Services, to enter into the fiscal year 1998-1999 performance contract with the State Department of Mental Health, which includes indemnification clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses.   Action details Not available
990135 1 Lake Merced Transport Project - Transfer of LandResolutionFiledResolution authorizing transfer of land (Assessor's Parcel No. 7282 described as Parcel No. 1 comprising of 36,007 square feet and Parcel 2 comprising of 2,672 square feet), to the United States of America for inclusion in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.   Action details Not available
990152 1 Purchase of 555-7th Street BuildingResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the exercise of the purchase option in the lease between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), as lessee, and Burt J. Hamrol, as lessor, for the real property and building located at 555-7th Street (the "Property"); authorizing the officers of the City to enter into documents to implement said purchase; approving a Project Lease related to financing the acquisition of the property (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving a Trust Agreement between the City and a Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of a Trustee; approving the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation to finance the acquisition of the property; authorizing the offer and sale of the certificates; approving the form of Official Notice of Sale, Notice of Intention to Sell, and Official Statement; approving the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate relating to the certificates; approving the validation of the execution and delivery of certificates; adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1;    Action details Not available
990155 1 Bayshore-Hester Surplus Funds DeclarationResolutionPassedResolution making a declaration of a surplus in the improvement fund for the Bayshore-Hester assessment district and directing disbursement of such surplus.   Action details Not available
990156 1 Local Law Enforcement Block GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of $2,826,976 from the U.S. Department of Justice to administer the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program, and waiving indirect costs.   Action details Not available
990157 1 CalWORKs - Child Care Contract ModificationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing an increase in enrollment and service level for CalWORKs Child Care by modifying the existing contract with the Children's Council of San Francisco in the amount of $40.8 million to provide for the increase in enrollment, program costs and a number of capacity building initiatives.   Action details Not available