Details Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/6/1999 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 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (69) 69 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 991160 1   Rezones vacant property, 4279-4285 Mission Street (at Silver Avenue) to allow (if a conditional use authorization is also approved) the development of a fast-food restaurant for 30 patrons/16 parking spaces. Ordinance Passed Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification as an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for property located on Silver Avenue, north side between Mission and Craut Streets, Lot 20, in Assessor's Block 5893 from "RH-1" (Residential, House, One-Family, 40-X Height and Bulk) District to an "NC-2", 40-X (Neighborhood-Commercial, Small-Scale 40-X Height and Bulk) District and adopting findings pursuant to Section 101.1 of the Planning Code. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 991164 1   Prohibiting Advertising on San Francisco Bay Ordinance Passed Ordinance approving and affirming regulation prohibiting commercial signs on vessels on San Francisco Bay waters within the jurisdiction and control of the San Francisco Port Commission, subject to specific limitations, as adopted by the San Francisco Port Commission by Resolution 99-42, and approving and affirming that a violation of those regulations is a misdemeanor. FINALLY PASSED Pass Action details Not available 990868 2   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. MOTION Fail Action details Not available 990868 2   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. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991275 1   Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition, Lot 17, Assessor's Block 2338A Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lot 17, in Assessor's Block 2338A, (Hawk Hill Natural Area), in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. MOTION Fail Action details Not available 991275 1   Eminent Domain, "Hawk Hill" - Open Space Acquisition, Lot 17, Assessor's Block 2338A Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lot 17, in Assessor's Block 2338A, (Hawk Hill Natural Area), in San Francisco, by eminent domain for the Open Space Program, and adopting findings under Planning Code Section 101.1. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991149 2   Airport Expansion and Environmental Review Resolution Passed Resolution urging the San Francisco Planning Department's Office of Environment Review and the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct an open, complete environmental review of the proposed Airport expansion that encourages broad public participation and to hold early and open EIS/R scoping hearings; urging a draft EIS/R that analyzes in detail all proposed impacts of the project; and urging the San Francisco International Airport to provide all information and funding necessary to analyze a runway configuration plan that uses the minimum necessary bay fill. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 990455 3   High-Speed Broadband Networks Resolution Passed Resolution urging the City Attorney and the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services to monitor legislative, regulatory and judicial developments in the California Legislature, Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Courts addressing access to high-speed cable and other high-speed broadband networks; to take all possible action to ensure that Congress, the Legislature and/or the Federal Communications Commission adopt policies that protect consumers' access to a choice of Internet and other on-line service providers and to all forms of information over the Internet and over high-speed broadband networks; and to support the authority of cities to require cable companies to provide non-discriminatory access by unaffiliated Internet and other on-line providers to the broadband cable network by filing an amicus brief in support of the City of Portland's open access requirement in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990984 2   Charter Amendment - Park and Open Space Fund Charter Amendment Killed Charter amendment (Second Draft) repealing in its entirety current Section 16.107, which creates a Park and Open Space Fund, and by adopting in its place, a new Section 16.107, which creates a Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund ("Fund"), fixes an annual level of funding for the Recreation and Park Department to be deposited into the Fund, establishes a methodology for setting and adjusting annually that level of funding, and sets required expenditure categories and levels for a portion of the Fund.     Action details Not available 990984 2   Charter Amendment - Park and Open Space Fund Charter Amendment Killed Charter amendment (Second Draft) repealing in its entirety current Section 16.107, which creates a Park and Open Space Fund, and by adopting in its place, a new Section 16.107, which creates a Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund ("Fund"), fixes an annual level of funding for the Recreation and Park Department to be deposited into the Fund, establishes a methodology for setting and adjusting annually that level of funding, and sets required expenditure categories and levels for a portion of the Fund. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990985 1   Charter Amendment - District Boundaries Charter Amendment Passed Charter amendment (First Draft) amending Section 13.110, to include Yerba Buena and Treasure Islands in the Sixth Supervisorial District and to delineate the boundaries of the Eleventh Supervisorial District. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990986 2   Charter Amendment - Catastrophic Sick Leave Program Charter Amendment Passed Charter amendment (Second Draft) amending Sections A8.364 and A8.441, to give the Board of Supervisors the authority to allow City employees to transfer unused sick leave to groups of catastrophically-ill City employees and to transfer vacation credits to other City employees for use as family leave to care for spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 990987 3   Charter Amendment - Retirement Benefits, Safety Employees Charter Amendment Passed Charter amendment (Third Draft) amending Appendix A8-500-1, A8.559-14, and 8.585.14, relating to retirement benefits for safety employees who transferred membership under the Retirement System Sections 8.586 or 8.588 in 1980. CONTINUED Pass Action details Not available 991119 1   Board of Supervisors Off Site Meeting Motion Passed Motion moving to have Monday, February 28, 2000 meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at A. P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega Avenue, Multi-purpose Room in the Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco at 6:00 p.m. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 991271 1   Potential Litigation Report Filed Potential litigation as plaintiff regarding the merger of TCI and AT&T, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a), as to existing litigation regarding provisions of the Excavation Code. MOTION Pass Action details Not available 991271 1   Potential Litigation Report Filed Potential litigation as plaintiff regarding the merger of TCI and AT&T, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a), as to existing litigation regarding provisions of the Excavation Code. HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION   Action details Not available 991284 1   Corporate-Held Taxicab Medallions Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Taxi Commission to give top priority to investigate the status of corporate-held medallions. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991285 1   State Legislation-Supporting AB 102 Wildman, Transportation Funding Resolution Passed Resolution supporting AB 102 (Wildman) which would provide critical transportation funding to the Bay Area. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991286 1   Tobacco-Free Pharmacies and Drugstores Resolution Passed Resolution urging Rite Aid Corporation and all other pharmacies and chain drugstores to cease selling, promoting and advertising tobacco products and to remove self service cigarette vending machines from their California stores. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991287 1   State Legislation, SB 3, Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing Senate Bill 3 and urging the Legislature and Governor to approve the bill to assist local governments in construction and renovation of libraries. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991288 1   Human Rights Resolution Passed Resolution urging the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to consistently apply the principle of human rights and to aid in the rebuilding of Sierra Leone. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991289 1   Area Code Reform Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services (DTIS) and the City Attorney to file a petition with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting that the implementation of the approved 415 overlay area code relief plan that would require eleven digit dialing be postponed and urging the Federal Communications Commission, the CPUC and the State Legislature to support measures designed to promote area code reform. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991290 1   Recreation and Park Department Midnight Music Program Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to implement Midnight Music, an afternoon music appreciation program and recommending that the pilot program be held in the Tenderloin Recreation Center. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991291 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the San Francisco County Juvenile Probation Department for the smooth and efficient operation of the San Francisco Log Cabin Ranch and passing all inspections with satisfactory results; and further urging the San Francisco County Juvenile Probation Department to develop a plan to address shortage of the amount of emergency vehicles and the shortage of the number of seats currently available that is needed to evacuate staff and clients in the event of a fire or other natural disasters. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991292 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Marty Edelman and WB20 for continuing the tradition of broadcasting the annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Pride Parade and Celebration. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991295 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 991296 1   Final Map, 1224 Sacramento Street Motion Passed Motion approving final map of 1224 Sacramento Street, a Residential Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 144 in Assessor's Block No. 221, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. APPROVED Pass Action details Not available 991229 1   Non-Discriminatory FDA Sperm Donation Guidelines Resolution Passed Resolution urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration not to enact guidelines that restrict HIV-negative gay and bisexual men from donating sperm. SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA   Action details Not available 991229 1   Non-Discriminatory FDA Sperm Donation Guidelines Resolution Passed Resolution urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration not to enact guidelines that restrict HIV-negative gay and bisexual men from donating sperm. AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE Pass Action details Not available 991229 2   Non-Discriminatory FDA Sperm Donation Guidelines Resolution Passed Resolution urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration not to enact guidelines that restrict HIV-negative gay and bisexual men from donating sperm. ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass Action details Not available 991312 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending and paying tribute to the life of Dr. Dubois Phillip McGee and his contributions to education, especially in the field of ethnic studies. ADOPTED Pass Action details Not available 991316 1   To permit other elected public office-holder to submit proponent's or opponent's ballot argument against any measure and limits a person or entity to one submission Ordinance Filed Draft ordinance amending the Elections Code by amending Section 545 regarding the selection of official arguments.     Action details Not available 991317 1   Prompt Review of Fixed Pedestal Permit Denials Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending the Public Works Code by amending Section 184.12, regulating the placement and maintenance of newsracks on public sidewalks, streets and rights-of-way, to provide for prompt administrative and judicial review of decisions to grant, deny or revoke fixed pedestal permits, to clarify the grounds and procedures to grant, deny or revoke fixed pedestal permits, to clarify that free-standing newsracks may continue to be placed on public sidewalks, streets and rights-of-way in areas of the city that are not within fixed pedestal zones and that publications may continue to be distributed by other authorized means within fixed pedestal zones, and to make other miscellaneous technical revisions.     Action details Not available 990997 1   Zoning - Live/Work Moratorium: Imposing an Order Prohibiting Action on Applications Resolution Filed Resolution imposing an order prohibiting action on applications for permits or other land use entitlements to construct new live/work developments, as defined in Planning Code Section 102.13, in the City and County of San Francisco, while the Board of Supervisors considers adoption of interim zoning controls governing such live/work development; and making a finding of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 990998 2   Zoning - Live/Work Moratorium: Imposing Interim Zoning Controls Resolution Failed Resolution imposing Interim Zoning Controls to prohibit construction of new Live/Work Developments, as defined in Planning Code Section 102.13, in the City and County of San Francisco, for a six (6) month period, and making a determination of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.     Action details Not available 991309 1   State Legislation, AB 202, Firearm Sales Resolution Passed Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to support Assembly Bill 202 (would make it a misdemeanor or a felony for any dealer to deliver a pistol, revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person following notice from the Department of Justice that, within the preceding 30-day period, the purchaser has make another application to purchase that concealable firearm.     Action details Not available 991311 1   State Legislation, SB 468, Provides Coverage for the diagnosis and medically necessary treatment of mental illness under the same rates, terms and conditions as generally applied to other medical conditions Resolution Passed Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to support Senate Bill 468.     Action details Not available 991318 1   Nominations to the Golden Gate National Recreation Advisory Committee Resolution Passed Resolution nominating proposed appointees to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Advisory Commission.     Action details Not available 991320 1   Support Creation of the Bay Trail Resolution Passed Resolution endorsing the creation of the Bay Trail, a 400 mile biking and hiking route that would circle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays by connecting 47 cities and all nine bay area counties through existing parks, open spaces and other recreational facilities and creating links to existing and proposed transportation facilities while avoiding adverse effects on the environment of the bays.     Action details Not available 991321 1   Internet Economic Impact Task Force Resolution Passed Resolution establishing an Interdepartmental Internet Economic Impact Task Force to review the economic impact related to the taxation of electronic commerce and other internet activities and setting forth the membership and duties of the task force.     Action details Not available 991322 1   Taxicab Lease and Gate Cap Application Resolution Passed Resolution urging the Taxi Commission to consider ruling that implementation of lease caps placed by the Board of Supervisors on the amount that taxi companies may pay to permit holders for use of their taxi medallion will not be interpreted to restrict the amount that single permit holders operating as a company may collect from drivers in gate fees; informing the Commission of its duty to report to the Board of Supervisors on the impact of both the lease cap and gate cap legislation pursuant to Ordinances 362-98 and 364-98 of the Police Code; that copies of this resolution and copies of the aforementioned ordinances be sent to the Taxi Commission and its President.     Action details Not available 991323 1   State Legislation, AB 16, Funding for In-Home Supportive Services Workers Resolution Passed Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to restore State funding for In-Home Supportive Services as required by Assembly Bill 16.     Action details Not available 991329 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Chinese Folk Dance Association upon the occasion of their 40th Anniversary and declaring August 7, 1999, to be "Chinese Folk Dance Association Day" in San Francisco.     Action details Not available 991330 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Mandarin-speaking Asian Pacific Islander Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Network (MAPLBN) for its work in educating the Mandarin speaking friends and families of lesbians and bisexual women.     Action details Not available 991331 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Terry Landini-Brennan for her outstanding work, dedication and commitment to the City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 991332 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending the Women's Community Clinic and its dedicated volunteers for opening a clinic in the Haight-Ashbury to serve women's health needs.     Action details Not available 991333 1   Commendation Resolution Passed Resolution commending Chief Assistant Controller John Madden for his thirty-eight years of service to the City and County of San Francisco.     Action details Not available 991308 1   Off-Leash Dog Task Force Report Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the Off-Leash Dog Task Force Report.     Action details Not available 991310 1   Skateboarding Hearing Filed Hearing to consider how the City will respond to the increased interest in skating and skateboarding and the threat such interest poses to pedestrians, drivers and property.     Action details Not available 991334 1   Graduation Memorabilia Hearing Filed Hearing to investigate the San Francisco Unified School bid process for graduation memorabilia.     Action details Not available 991335 1   Medical Services at San Francisco Jail System Hearing Filed Hearing to assess the true nature of medical attention to Vincent Hines and its relationship in his death in the San Francisco jail system.     Action details Not available 991336 1   Octavia Boulevard Conceptual Design and Preliminary Engineering Hearing Filed Hearing to consider public comment and review of the conceptual design and preliminary engineering of the voter-approved Octavia Boulevard replacement for the Central Freeway, after the Citizen's Advisory Committee has commented on the proposal and in addition to Transportation Authority hearings on the proposed design.     Action details Not available 991337 1   Recreation and Park Department Teen Programs Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the status of Recreation and Park Department programs serving teens in San Francisco.     Action details Not available 991338 1   Municipal Railway Accident Review Board Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the function of MUNI's Accident Review Board; to review the membership of this Board and to discuss the Board's decision-making process surrounding driver accidents.     Action details Not available 991339 1   San Francisco Y2K Survey Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the results of the San Francisco Y2K survey regarding small business' Y2K preparedness and to assess how well San Francisco small businesses are prepared for potential Y2K problems.     Action details Not available 991340 1   Recreational Opportunities at Treasure Island Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the potential recreational opportunities for the Recreation and Park Department at Treasure Island, especially including expansion of soccer programs.     Action details Not available 991341 1   Camera Obscura Hearing Filed Hearing to consider the National Park Service's plans for the Camera Obscura behind the Cliff House.     Action details Not available 991319 1   Suspend 30 Day Rule Motion Passed Motion suspending Rule 5.43 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, proposed ordinance amending the Elections Code by adding Section 401 to require that candidates' names on the official ballot and any sample ballots also appear in Chinese characters.     Action details Not available 991276 1   Weight Restriction on a portion of Albion Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 28.1.106, establishing a weight restriction on a portion of Albion Street, between 15th and 17th Streets.     Action details Not available 991277 1   Parking Regulations on a portion of Brannan Street Ordinance Passed Ordinance amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.6.26, regarding parking regulations on a portion of Brannan Street, north side, from 15 feet to 115 feet east of Boardman Place; and Brannan Street, north side, from 16 feet to 116 feet west of Boardman Place.     Action details Not available 991269 2   Authorizing Public Utilities Commission to apply for State funds to reimburse the City for construction costs for the Islais Creek and Rankin Street sewage storage and treatment facilities. Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to apply for and enter into loan agreements not to exceed $50 million for the reimbursement of prior expenditures incurred for the construction of the Islais Creek/Rankin Street storage facilities.     Action details Not available 991278 1   Emergency Repairs, 3rd Street Sewers Resolution Passed Resolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the hydraulically inadequate sewers on 3rd Street between Jerrold Avenue and Palou Avenue, Donner Avenue between Ingalls Street and Jennings Street, and Jennings Street between Donner Avenue and Egbert Avenue - $1,674,713.00.     Action details Not available 991297 1   Continuous grant for Police Department Domestic Violence Unit to continue a program which targets domestic violence repeat offenders Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Violence Against Women - Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program", and agreeing to accept an in-kind match from Woman Organized to Make Abuse Non-existent (W.O.M.A.N. Inc.) for a victim's advocate position, and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.     Action details Not available 991298 1   Continuous grant for Police Department, Southern Station, to implement a Community Crime Resistance Program for the Sixth Street Corridor, provide "Citizens Patrol" program and improve general safety Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project designated "Community Crime Resistance Program" and agreeing to provide a cash match as required for this grant program, and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.     Action details Not available 991299 1   Continuing grant for Police Department Juvenile Division for an elementary and middle school program for students at risk of exposure to drugs and violence Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Suppression of Drug Abuse in the Schools" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.     Action details Not available 991300 1   Grant for Police Department's Vice Crime Unit to identify, target, and take action against stores with on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses that operate in a disorderly and disruptive manner Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend funds made available through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a project designated "1999/2000 Grant Assistance to Local Law Enforcement Agencies Project" and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.     Action details Not available 991301 1   Airport Lease Agreement for American Airlines L-82-0111 for space in Boarding Area "E" Resolution Passed Resolution approving lease modification No. 8 for Lease 82-0111 between American Airlines, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.     Action details Not available 991302 1   Grant for various projects for at-risk youth or those in juvenile justice system including renovation at Log Cabin Ranch, in-home visits to youth on probation, implementation of Teen Court Project, funds for Juvenile Drug Court, and other general efforts Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Mayor's Criminal Justice Council (MCJC) to retroactively apply, accept and expend funds in the amount of $544,744 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP), State of California, from funds made available under the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG).     Action details Not available 991303 1   Increase in grant funds to continue services of the K-9 Explosives Detection Team Program for response to bomb threats at the Airport Resolution Passed Resolution authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a funding increase from $708,000 to $1,202,500 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the K-9 Explosives Detection Program; placing $182,000 on reserve.     Action details Not available