Details Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/10/1999 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Regular Meeting Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (113) 113 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Status Title Action Result Action Details Video 990727 1   Margaret Koran, v. San Francisco Municipal Railway Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of claim of Margaret Koran against the Municipal Railway by payment of $45,000. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990733 1   Reward Authorization Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing payment of reward to Doe One. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990786 1   Charles Tucker, et al. v. CCSF, et al. Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Charles Tucker against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $63,262. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990787 1   Leslie Thurston v. CCSF, et al. Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Leslie Thurston against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $1,287,500. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990807 1   Diana Puig, et al v. CCSF, et al. Ordinance Passed Ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Diana Puig against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $60,000. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990542 1   Gift Acceptance, Department of Public Health Resolution Passed Resolution accepting a gift from New Life Clinics of clinical hypnotherapy treatment services for smoking cessation, weight control and stress management for City employees, their adult relatives and friends. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990711 1   Settlement of Claim, Jeanne Lynch Resolution Passed Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Jeanne Lynch by payment of $75,000. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990748 1   Annual Audit Resolution Passed Resolution selecting independent auditors for the Controller's Office and the separately audited departments of the City and authorizing a three-year contract with the consortium of accounting firms. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990799 1   Settlement of Claim, Michael Clarke Resolution Passed Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim of Michael Clarke by payment of $65,000. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990506 2   Appropriation, DPH-Laguna Honda Hospital Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $5,599,962 from the General Fund Reserve to offset the revenue shortfall for the current year of the Laguna Honda Hospital for fiscal year 1998-1999. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990667 1   Appropriation, Dept. of Building Inspection Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $1,490,724, Department of Building Inspection, of Building Inspection fund balance for professional services and equipment purchases including equipment and upgrades for Y2K compliance and improvements to the Department's local area network, for fiscal year 1998-1999. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990668 2   Appropriation, Planning Department Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $541,530, Planning Department, for professional services and equipment purchase including computer upgrades for fiscal year 1998-1999; placing $50,000 on reserve. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990669 2   Appropriation, Dept. of Public Works Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $146,195, Department of Public Works, for a capital improvement project (installation of two traffic signals) to cover ten percent (10%) overage as per Administrative Code, Section 6.6, providing for ratification of action previously taken, for fiscal year 1998-1999. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990725 1   Lease of Property, 225 Valencia Street Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the lease of real property at 225 Valencia Street, 1st and 2nd Floors, for the Department of Human Services. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990769 1   Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Grove Street to McAllister Street - $98,330. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990770 1   Emergency Repair, Harrison Street Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Harrison Street from 5th Street to 6th Street and to modify the existing Merlin-Morris Pump Station - $599,077. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990771 1   Emergency Repair, Green Street Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Green Street from Polk Street to Van Ness Avenue - $178,121. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990772 1   Emergency Repair, 60 Scenic Way Easement Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate easement sewer on 60 Scenic Way at 26th Avenue - $73,074. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990773 1   Emergency Repair, Howard/First Streets Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer at the intersection of Howard and First Streets - $113,800. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990774 1   Emergency Repair, Polk Street Brick Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Polk Street from Sutter Street to Bush Street - $310,650. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990775 1   Emergency Repair, Van Ness Avenue Brick Sewer Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate brick sewer on Van Ness Avenue from McAllister Street to Golden Gate Avenue - $237,490. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990723 1   Contract, Sheriff - Ben Dorcy Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff's Department to enter into an Agreement with Mr. Ben Dorcy for mandatory certified CPR and First Aid training, which agreement provides for mutual indemnification from claims or other damages which arise as a result of performance under said agreement. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990724 1   Contract, Sheriff - George Bach-Y-Rita, M.D. Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Sheriff's Department to enter into a professional services agreement with George Bach-Y-Rita, M.D., which provides for indemnification of Dr. Bach-Y-Rita from compensatory damages for negligent formation of his professional opinion as to psychological suitability of applicants for employment as Deputy Sheriffs in San Francisco County. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990750 1   Grant - State Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively apply for, accept and expend funds in the amount of $110,110 made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution - Elder Abuse" for the period of March 1, 1999 through February 28, 2000; and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990405 2   Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Ordinance Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code by adding Chapter 21F (Sections 21F.1 through 21F.11) to establish an environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) program in the Department of Administrative Services-Solid Waste Management Program; establishing criteria for evaluating chemically-based custodial, fleet maintenance, or facility maintenance products ("chemical products") used by City departments; assessing the City's use of chemical products; establishing a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using preferred chemical products; and recommending to the Board of Supervisors whether to implement additional legislation to require all departments to use preferred chemical products. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990621 1   Weight Restriction, Portion of Monterey Boulevard Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 28.1.105, establishing a weight restriction on a portion of Monterey Boulevard (Monterey Boulevard, between Ridgewood and Santa Clara Avenues). FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990660 1   Landmark Designation, 2099 Pacific Avenue Ordinance Passed Ordinance designating 2099 Pacific Avenue, Schubert Hall (Lot 23 in Assessor's Block 591), as Landmark No. 224 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990661 1   Landmark Designation, Golden Gate Bridge Ordinance Passed Ordinance designating the Golden Gate Bridge (entire bridge structure beginning at the southern anchorage at the Presidio up to and including the north tower at the Marin County border), as Landmark No. 222 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990671 1   SEIU Equity Pay, Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing an agreement adjusting the compensation of certain classifications pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Locals 790, 535 and 250 and the City and County of San Francisco, to be effective July 1, 1999. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990583 2   Administrative Code Revision Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Section 2.1-1 (Board Powers), Section 2.6-1 (Lease Approvals), and Section 2.6-2 (Interpreting Services) and by repealing Section 2.3 (Chief Assistant Board Clerk), Section 2.6 (Pollution Control Policy), Section 2.6-4 (Clerk of the Board), Section 2.6-5 (Board Staff), Section 2.6-6 (Contract Approvals), Section 2.9 (Attendance at Board Meetings), Section 2.19 (Director of Property), Section 2.20 (Independent Appraisers), Section 2.21 (Order for Services), Section 2.23-9 (Striking Employees), Section 2.23.11 (Employee Relations Director), Section 2.82 (Publication of Legislation), and amending Chapter 2A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 2A.160 (Academy of Sciences); amending Chapter 2B of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Section 2B.19 (Biannual Evaluation); and amending Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 3.2 (Definitions) and Section 3.22 (Long-Term Financing). AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE Pass Action details Not available 990583 3   Administrative Code Revision Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by amending Section 2.1-1 (Board Powers), Section 2.6-1 (Lease Approvals), and Section 2.6-2 (Interpreting Services) and by repealing Section 2.3 (Chief Assistant Board Clerk), Section 2.6 (Pollution Control Policy), Section 2.6-4 (Clerk of the Board), Section 2.6-5 (Board Staff), Section 2.6-6 (Contract Approvals), Section 2.9 (Attendance at Board Meetings), Section 2.19 (Director of Property), Section 2.20 (Independent Appraisers), Section 2.21 (Order for Services), Section 2.23-9 (Striking Employees), Section 2.23.11 (Employee Relations Director), Section 2.82 (Publication of Legislation), and amending Chapter 2A of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 2A.160 (Academy of Sciences); amending Chapter 2B of the San Francisco Administrative Code by repealing Section 2B.19 (Biannual Evaluation); and amending Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Administrative Code by amending Section 3.2 (Definitions) and Section 3.22 (Long-Term Financing). PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 990584 2   Bonds and Indebtedness Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Sections 2.30, 2.30-1, 2.31, 2.33, 2.34, and 2.60, and by repealing Sections 2.32, 2.36-1, 2.37, 2.40, 2.50, and 2.61, to update provisions regarding bonded and other long-term indebtedness. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990585 2   Charter Amendments Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of Part I of the Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 2.24, and amending Article V of the Municipal Elections Code, by adding Section 501, to transfer the provisions governing the publication and format of proposed Charter amendments. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990586 1   Street Closures Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Part 1 Chapter 2, Article VIII, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by repealing Section 2.70 through 2.76 and amending Part II, Chapter XI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Traffic Code) by adding Article 21, Sections 800 through 815, to transfer the provisions governing the temporary use or occupancy of public streets. AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE Pass Action details Not available 990586 2   Street Closures Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Part 1 Chapter 2, Article VIII, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code) by repealing Section 2.70 through 2.76 and amending Part II, Chapter XI of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Traffic Code) by adding Article 21, Sections 800 through 815, to transfer the provisions governing the temporary use or occupancy of public streets. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 990681 1   Prop J Contract, Legal Process Server Services Resolution Passed Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that legal process server services can be practically performed for the District Attorney, Family Support Bureau, by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar services performed by City and County employees. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990720 1   Lease of Property, 30 Van Ness Avenue Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing a lease at 30 Van Ness Avenue (3rd Floor), for the Employee Retirement System. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990721 2   Prop J Contract, Facility Security Services Resolution Passed Resolution concurring retroactively, with the Controller's certification that facility security services for the Public Transportation Commission can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City and County employees. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990726 2   Appropriation, Emergency Communications Department Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $2,773,766, Emergency Communications Department, City Wide Communication Series 1998-I and 1999-I Bond proceeds and interest income, for the purchase of Motorola mobile desktop radio units and accessories, and installation of a fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) for fiscal year 1998-1999. PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990762 1   Roof Equipment License Agreement Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing a retroactive roof equipment license extension agreement for 555 California Street for the Municipal Railway. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990493 1   Saturday Night Special Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Police Code Section 613.1 to correct reference to date of manufacture of one type of "Saturday Night Special." PASSED, ON FIRST READING Pass Action details Not available 990907 1   Public Health Inquiry Filed State of the City's Health Report from Director, Department of Public Health. FILED   Action details Not available 990766 1   Public Hearing Hearing Filed Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to proposed Resolutions approving or disapproving abandonment of a portion of the Municipal Railway service on Line 33-Stanyan and establishment of substitute service. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING   Action details Not available 990718 1   MUNI Service, Line 33-Stanyan Resolution Passed Resolution approving abandonment of a portion of the service on Line 33-Stanyan; establishment of substitute service. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990719 1   MUNI Service, Line 33-Stanyan Resolution Killed Resolution disapproving abandonment of a portion of the service on Line 33-Stanyan; disapproving establishment of substitute service. TABLED Pass Action details Not available 990905 1   Anticipated Litigation Report Filed Potential litigation as plaintiff against gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and retailers as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c).     Action details Not available 990905 1   Anticipated Litigation Report Filed Potential litigation as plaintiff against gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and retailers as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(c). HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION   Action details Not available 990873 1   Redevelopment Survey Area Resolution Passed Resolution amending Resolution No. 26-95 to formally designate the name of the Redevelopment survey area as the Bayview Hunters Point Survey Area. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990882 1   Grant Funds Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the City and County to accept a grant for the Office of the Public Defender in the amount of $98,857 from the State of California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Vertical Representation of Indigent Defendants program. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990883 1   State Legislation, SB 494, Bay Trail Network Funding Resolution Passed Resolution supporting SB 494 to fund a competitive local grant program to extend and maintain the San Francisco Bay Trail network. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990884 1   Highway 280 Soundwall Construction Project Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Department of Public Works to fund a project study report for a soundwall construction project along Highway 280 adjacent to St. Mary's Park. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990886 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Ms. Onika McGriff for the loyalty, honesty and dedication she displayed while serving as a legislative aide. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990887 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Mae E. Threadgill for her career in education and service with the San Francisco Unified School District, congratulating her on her retirement, and proclaiming June 4, 1999 Mae E. Threadgill Day. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990888 1   Proclamation Resolution Passed Resolution declaring April 30 Children's Day - El Dia De Los Ninos. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990889 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Rabbi Jane Rachel Litman for her work with Congregation Sha'ar Zahav. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990890 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution honoring Jo Schuman Silver and the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990891 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Raymond Abinanti for his long-standing, distinguished and dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco with the Departments of Electricity, Public Works and Parking and Traffic. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990892 1   Proclamation Resolution Passed Resolution congratulating Public Advocates, Inc. on twenty eight years of legal work in the public's interest and declaring May 13, 1999, to be "Public Advocates, Inc. Day" in San Francisco. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990896 1   Needle Exchange Emergency Motion Passed Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 990885 2   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Rev. Joan Brown Campell and the Mission of United States Religious leaders for securing the release of the three American soldiers who had been held in captivity by Yugoslavian authorities for more than a month and urging President Clinton and NATO to seize upon President Milosevic's decision to release those prisoners as an opportunity to pursue peace and diplomacy in lieu of continued hostilities with Belgrade. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 990885 2   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Rev. Joan Brown Campell and the Mission of United States Religious leaders for securing the release of the three American soldiers who had been held in captivity by Yugoslavian authorities for more than a month and urging President Clinton and NATO to seize upon President Milosevic's decision to release those prisoners as an opportunity to pursue peace and diplomacy in lieu of continued hostilities with Belgrade. MOTION Pass Action details Not available 990885 2   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Rev. Joan Brown Campell and the Mission of United States Religious leaders for securing the release of the three American soldiers who had been held in captivity by Yugoslavian authorities for more than a month and urging President Clinton and NATO to seize upon President Milosevic's decision to release those prisoners as an opportunity to pursue peace and diplomacy in lieu of continued hostilities with Belgrade. ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 990933 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution honoring the National Center for Lesbian Rights for their outstanding work on behalf of lesbian rights and for their celebration of lesbians who have provided leadership and guidance to our community. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990818 2   Annual Residential Rent Control Fee Increase Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 37A "Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Fee" by amending Sections 37A.1, 37A.2, 37A.6, 37A.8, 37A.9, 37A.10 and 37A.11 to increase annual maximum residential rent control fees from $10 to $16 per unit; providing that an owner seeking recovery of the fee shall deduct it from security deposit interest payments owed the tenant, except that the owner may directly bill the tenant if interest is paid annually; providing for owner banking and future collection of the fee from the tenant; repealing obsolete Sections 37A.8 and 37A.9 and renumbering Sections 37A.10 and 37A.11 as 37A.8 and 37A.9; and with other technical changes. The actual annual residential rent control fee per unit shall be calculated pursuant to Administrative Section 37A.2, in conformance with Administrative Code Sections 10.117-88 and 10.194.     Action details Not available 990934 1   Appropriation, Dept. of Children, Youth and Families Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $100,000, Department of Children, Youth and Families, from the General Fund Reserve to fund the New Conservatory Theatre Center, providing arts and health education programs for San Francisco youth, for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 990935 1   Public Nuisance Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture Ordinance Failed Ordinance amending Police Code by adding Article 50 (Sections 5000 through 5002) establishing that any vehicle used to facilitate in the solicitation of acts of prostitution, or the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a controlled substance except marijuana is a nuisance and subject to seizure and forfeiture; setting an expiration date.     Action details Not available 990936 1   MOU Amendment, Police Officers Association Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 3 to the 1996-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisco Police Officers' Association and the City and County of San Francisco to amend salary provisions for represented classes and to authorize action to rectify prior retirement status for former Airport Police Officers, effective July 1, 1999.     Action details Not available 990937 1   Peninsula Watershed Golf Course Prohibition Resolution Passed Resolution prohibiting inclusion of a golf course as an element of the Peninsula Watershed Management Plan and prohibiting construction of a new golf course at any location in the Peninsula Watershed.     Action details Not available 990938 1   Advisory Off-Leash Dogs Task Force, Extend Date Resolution Passed Resolution amending Resolution No. 846-98, to extend the sunset date of the Advisory Dogs Off-leash Task Force from March 24, 1999 to May 27, 1999 so that such task force can consider and recommend an effective off-leash policy, consider alternative ways to creatively finance the costs associated with increasing the number of dog off-leash areas in neighborhood parks, and consider and recommend how the City can effectively and fairly enforce its laws and regulations pertaining to dogs.     Action details Not available 990939 1   Pedestrian Crossing Signal Time Resolution Filed Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic to implement traffic signal timings using a pedestrian walking speed of 2.5 feet per second when such timings do not create levels of congestion in excess of the standards of the City's congestion management program street network or require an environmental impact analysis according to the California Environmental Quality Act and to submit a report on the status of this implementation to the Board of Supervisors within three months.     Action details Not available 990940 1   Street Artists Selling Spaces Resolution Passed Resolution designating six temporary selling spaces on Union Street, north side, at Stockton Street; three temporary selling spaces on Stockton Street, east side, at Columbus Avenue; and six temporary selling spaces on Green Street, north side, at Columbus Avenue, for Street Artists certified by the Art Commission, City and County of San Francisco; designation commencing with displacement of twenty-one spaces on Hyde Street, east side, Beach to Jefferson Streets, due to renovation of Haslett Warehouse (Wharfside Building); exempting said six spaces on Union Street, north side, at Stockton Street, from the provisions of Police Code Section 2405(C)(1), requiring street artists to sell not more than four and one-half feet from the curbline of a sidewalk, and the provisions of Police Code Section 2405 (C)(8)(3), requiring street artists to sell not adjacent to a curb designated as a bus zone; exempting said three spaces on Stockton Street, east side, at Columbus Avenue, from the provisions of Police Code Section 2405(C)(11), requiring street artists to sell not within five feet of the di     Action details Not available 990941 1   School Garden Projects Resolution Passed Resolution supporting the development of a centralized support center in the San Francisco Unified School District to coordinate and strengthen school garden projects and urging the San Francisco Unified School District to cooperate with community based organized organizations to develop and implement the garden project support center.     Action details Not available 990942 1   Mission Branch Library Resolution Passed Resolution acknowledging that the Mission Branch Library deserves landmark status and urging the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to consider landmark designation.     Action details Not available 990943 1   State Legislation, AB 1413, Highway Outdoor Advertising Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing California Assembly Bill 1413 (Shelley) and acknowledging and accepting provisions in the bill that require San Francisco to indemnify the State against any liability with regard to the placement of advertising displays on street furniture adjacent to State and Federal highways in San Francisco.     Action details Not available 990944 1   Raising Lake Merced Water Level Resolution Unfinished Business Resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to raise the water level of Lake Merced by immediately seeking the necessary concurrence from the Department of Fish and Game and the Golden Gate Audubon Society to discharge excess imported surface water into Lake Merced, urging the Department of Fish and Game and the Golden Gate Audubon Society to provide their concurrence and to do so as expeditiously as possible, and instructing the Public Utilities Commission to report to the Board of Supervisors no later than one month from the passage of this resolution as to what progress has been made to complete this request.     Action details Not available 990945 1   Chinese Embassy, Belgrade Resolution Passed Resolution urging the San Francisco's Congressional Delegation to urge President William Jefferson Clinton to publicly disclose the details and findings of the investigations regarding the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade on May 7, 1999.     Action details Not available 990946 1   Preemption Traffic Signal Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Department of Parking and Traffic and Muni officials to develop signage at City intersections which preemptive signals have been installed and to conduct an intensive safety review of the latest string of accidents to investigate how and why these accidents occurred and how to prevent further accidents from happening.     Action details Not available 990947 1   State Legislation, AB 919, Land Use, Affordable Housing Resolution Passed Resolution urging the California State Legislature and Governor Davis to approve State Assembly Bill 919 to encourage the development of housing affordable to low and moderate income households.     Action details Not available 990948 1   State Legislation, Proposition 187, Immigrants Resolution Passed Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis not to mediate the legality of Proposition 187 but instead to withdraw the appeal initiated under former Governor Wilson and allow the Federal District Court's ruling to be the final word on Proposition 187.     Action details Not available 990949 1   State Legislation, AB 394, Acute Care Nurse to Patient Ratios Resolution Passed Resolution urging the California Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 394, relating to nurse to patient ratios.     Action details Not available 990950 1   State Legislation, Oppose AB 1482, Animal Care and Control Standards Delay Resolution Filed Resolution urging the California State Legislature to oppose AB 1482, which would delay implementation of humane animal care and control standards.     Action details Not available 990951 1   State Legislation, AB 71, Carpool Lane Use Resolution Passed Resolution supporting AB 71, which will extend the use of carpool lanes to inherently low-emission vehicles (ILEV'S) which display special license plates, regardless of the number of passengers.     Action details Not available 990952 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Claire Shea for her outstanding commitment to the Outer Mission community and declaring Saturday, May 15, 1999, "Claire Shea Day" in San Francisco.     Action details Not available 990953 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending John Ricker and Peaceful Streets for working to prevent gun violence in San Francisco and supporting Peaceful Street's gun turn-in program.     Action details Not available 990954 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending King Ming Lam on being awarded the honor of Eagle Scout.     Action details Not available 990955 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Steven Andrew Hong on being awarded the honor of Eagle Scout.     Action details Not available 990956 1   City Hall Third and Fourth Floor Spaces Hearing Filed Hearing to examine the under usage of the third and fourth floor space of City Hall and to determine ways to maximize the utilization of existing space.     Action details Not available 990957 1   Public Access to City's Golf Courses Hearing Filed Hearing to consider whether or not rules and regulations need to be created to insure that the general public has adequate access to the City's golf courses in light of the number of tournaments presently being played on such courses and the adverse impacts such tournaments have on public access.     Action details Not available 990958 1   Teen Pregnancy, Unprotected Sex, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hearing Filed Hearing to investigate the issue of teen pregnancy, unprotected sex and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases among youth in San Francisco.     Action details Not available 990959 1   Budget Analyst Review Motion Passed Motion directing the Board of Supervisors Budget Analyst to review the decision of the San Francisco Department of Public Health to charge patients for medication.     Action details Not available 990913 1   Amendment to MOU, Local 261, Class 7501 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the Laborers Local 261 and the City and County of San Francisco by adding a provision to establish the step increase schedule for Class 7501 employees as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding Article 111.K, effective July 1, 1999.     Action details Not available 990914 1   Amendment to MOU, Local 216 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 1998-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the Teamsters Local 216 and the City and County of San Francisco to correct clerical omissions by: 1) adding a provision for a minimum period of time and rate of pay for certain overtime assignments; 2) incorporating rule changes by the City's Retirement Board regarding crediting of accrued sick leave for retirement purposes; and 3) adding language regarding contributions to the employee tuition reimbursement fund as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 1999.     Action details Not available 990915 1   Amendment to MOU, Local 6, Class 7371 Ordinance Passed Ordinance implementing Amendment No. 1 to the 1997-2001 Memorandum of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6 and the City and County of San Francisco to establish salary schedules and salary step placement provisions for the newly created classification, Class 7371 Electrical Transit Mechanic, effective July 1, 1999.     Action details Not available 990916 1   Employee Health Coverage Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Section 16.157, approving Health Service System plans and rates of contribution as adopted by the Health Service Board.     Action details Not available 990917 1   Appropriation, Airport Ordinance Passed Ordinance appropriating $57,111,485, Airport Commission, of various Bond fund balances and interest earned to fund capital improvement projects, including construction of the new underground West Field Detention Pond, the Concourse H/Airtrain Station, and other approved infrastructure projects in the Airport's capital plan, for fiscal year 1998-1999.     Action details Not available 990918 1   Water Rates Ordinance Passed Ordinance approving revised schedule of service fees to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to retail water customers in San Francisco and suburban areas.     Action details Not available 990919 1   Sewer Service Charge Ordinance Passed Ordinance adopting and imposing schedules of sewer service charges to be paid by users for fiscal year 1999-2000 pursuant to Public Works Code Articles 4.1 and 4.2.     Action details Not available 990921 1   Bond Special Election Ordinance Passed Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 2, 1999, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a proposition to incur bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness and/or undertake lease financing by or for the City and County in the principal amount of $299,000,000 for the acquisition, improvement, construction and/or reconstruction of a health care, assisted living and/or other type of continuing care facility or facilities to replace Laguna Honda Hospital; providing for the use of available tobacco settlement revenues and for the use of State and/or Federal grants or funds received by the City and County that are required to fund such proposed project; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; fixing the date of election and the     Action details Not available 990924 1   Water Rates Ordinance Passed Ordinance approving revised schedule of rates to be charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water service to its suburban resale customers.     Action details Not available 990865 1   Grant - Federal Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $127,466,316 of Federal Surface Transportation Program, (STP), and Section 5307 Capital Assistance for Six Municipal Railway Capital Projects, including $1,357,700 for administrative overhead costs.     Action details Not available 990866 1   Boating Safety Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to participate in the California Department of Boating and Waterways Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program.     Action details Not available 990868 1   Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 13 through 16, in Assessor's Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor's Block 2338, Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor's Block 2337 (Hawk Hill Natural Area), all in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 990875 1   Revocable Permit, Pacific Bell Park Construction Operations Resolution Passed Resolution granting revocable permission to Huber, Hunt and Nichols, Inc. Construction Company to temporarily close and occupy the east sidewalk and a portion of the street area on 3rd Street between King and Berry Streets and the south sidewalk and a portion of the street area on King Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets to conduct construction operations at the Pacific Bell Park (Block 3794, Lot 28).     Action details Not available 990876 1   Grant - State Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend $400,000 of State funds from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for Marina Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Improvements at the Hyde Street Fishing Harbor, and forgoing reimbursement of indirect costs; and authorizing the Port of San Francisco to hold the State of California harmless as required in the grant agreement.     Action details Not available 990898 1   Stop Intersections Resolution Passed Resolution designating certain intersections as "STOP" intersections: STOP SIGNS - ESTABLISH 21st and Castro Streets, northeast and southwest corners, stopping 21st Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Detroit Street and Mangels Avenue, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Detroit Street (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Blanken and Peninsula Avenues, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled intersection an all-way STOP) Gillette and Lathrop Avenues, northwest corner, stopping southbound Gillette Avenue (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP) Lathrop and Tocoloma Avenues, all corners, stopping all approaches (makes this uncontrolled intersection an all-way STOP) Nueva and Blanken Avenues, northwest and southeast corners, stopping Nueva Avenue (makes this uncontrolled intersection a two-way STOP) Nueva and Lathrop Avenues, northwest corner, stopping southbound Nueva Avenue (makes this uncontrolled T-intersection a one-way STOP) Peninsula and Lathrop Avenues, northwest and southeast corners     Action details Not available 990899 1   Parking Regulations, Various Locations Resolution Passed Resolution enacting and rescinding parking regulations at various locations: NO PARKING ANYTIME - RESCIND TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Fella Place, both sides, between Pine and Bush Streets RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA "J" (2-HOUR TIME LIMIT, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) - ESTABLISH 8th Avenue, both sides, between Irving and Judah Streets (1300 block)     Action details Not available 990900 1   Traffic Regulations, Various Streets Resolution Passed Resolution enacting and rescinding traffic regulations on various streets: BICYCLE LANES - ESTABLISH 7th Street, east curb lane (northbound only), between Bryant and Townsend Streets San Bruno Avenue, both curb lanes (both directions), between Mansell Street and Campbell Avenue Polk Street, west curb lane (southbound only), between Grove and Hayes Streets TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANYTIME - ESTABLISH Polk Street, west side, between Hayes and Lech Walesa Streets NO LEFT TURN - ESTABLISH Turk Street, eastbound, at Broderick Street NO TURN ON RED - ESTABLISH South Van Ness Avenue, northbound, at Market Street ONE-WAY STREET - ESTABLISH Landers Street, northbound, between 14th and 15th Streets     Action details Not available 990901 1   Grant - Federal Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Commission to accept and expend $28,171,395 of Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), and Section 5307 Capital Assistance for four Municipal Railway capital projects and One Department of Parking and Traffic capital project, including $369,702 for administrative overhead costs.     Action details Not available 990902 1   Lease of Property Resolution Passed Resolution approving extension and second modification of commercial lease for Parcel No. 2 at the Moscone Center Garage (257 Third Street between Folsom and Howard Streets).     Action details Not available 990908 1   Lease of Real Property Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing a lease of real property at 1975-1999 Bryant Street for the Department of Parking and Traffic.     Action details Not available 990909 1   Renewal, Long Term Provisional Appointments Resolution Passed Resolution approving the renewal of provisional appointments through December 31, 1999, for employees in classes for which no eligible list exists and who have been employed in the class more than three years, pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section10.105 and upon certification by the Human Resources Director that, for reasons beyond her control, the Department has been unable to conduct examinations for these positions.     Action details Not available 990910 1   Laguna Honda General Obligation Bond Debt Resolution Passed Resolution determining and declaring that public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and/or reconstruction by the City and County of San Francisco of a health care and assisted living or other type of continuing care facility or facilities to replace Laguna Honda Hospital,and that the estimated cost of $299,000,000 for such municipal improvements is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require lease financing and/or the incurring of bonded debt and/or other evidences of indebtedness by or for the City and County.     Action details Not available 990867 1   Public Hearing - Eminent Domain Motion Passed Motion directing the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on June 28, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. to consider adopting a resolution of necessity for the City's proposed acquisition by eminent domain for the Open Space Program of Lots 13 through 17 in Assessor's Block 2338A, Lots 4 through 13 in Assessor's Block 2338, and Lots 2 through 7 in Assessor's Block 2337, all in San Francisco.     Action details Not available