Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/27/1999 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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991541 1 Settlement: Rita Swann, et. al.,v. CCSF, et al.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of litigation of Rita Swann, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $120,000.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991629 1 Settlement of Lawsuit, Nicole B. SojatOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the litigation of Nicole B. Sojat and the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Parking and Traffic, Ronald Appel, Michael Lum, Chris Nichel, Nancy Amaya, and Does 1-10 by payment of $40,000.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991146 1 Discrimination Based on Perception, Association or RetaliationOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 12A by amending Sections 12A.1, 12A.5, and 12A.8, Chapter 12B by amending Sections 12B.1 and 12B.2, Chapter 12C by amending Sections 12C.1 and 12C.3, and amending Police Code Article 33 by amending Sections 3303, 3304 and 3305 to prohibit discrimination based on fact or perception, discrimination based on association with members of protected classes of persons or retaliation for opposition to discrimination.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991490 1 MOU Amendment No. 1, Teamsters Local 856 Supervising Nurses full retirement contributionOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Teamsters, Local 856 and the City and County of San Francisco for Supervising Nurses for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001 providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective July 1, 1998 following approval of this ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991491 1 MOU Amendment No. 1, SEIU, Local 790 Staff and Per Diem Nurses full retirement contributionOrdinancePassedOrdinance adopting and implementing the provisions of the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between SEIU, Local 790 and the City and County of San Francisco for Staff Nurse and Per Diem Nurses for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000 providing that all covered employees be placed into full retirement contribution status effective July 1, 1998 following approval of this ordinance.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991625 1 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Amendment - Art CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 1999-2000, File Number 99-1052, Ordinance Number 208-99, adjusting appropriations to meet the requirements of the Art Commission pursuant to Charter Section 16.106.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991626 1 Tax Rate Setting - City and County of San FranciscoOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying taxes for City and County purposes and establishing pass-through for residential tenants pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991627 1 Tax Rate Setting - S.F. Unified School DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Unified School District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991628 1 Tax Rate Setting - S.F. Community College DistrictOrdinancePassedOrdinance providing revenue and levying taxes for San Francisco Community College District purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991492 1 1999 Refugee County Plan - Funds are allocated each year by the federal Office of Refugee Settlement, administered by PIC for services and assistance to refugeesResolutionPassedResolution approving the San Francisco Federal Fiscal Year 1999 Refugee County Plan and authorizing the Private Industry Council of San Francisco, Inc. to accept and expend approximately $1,170,012 of Federal refugee funds in line with the Refugee County Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991592 2 Project Impact will create a single process through which juvenile offenders with emotional disabilities will be identified, assessed, and supported through a continuum of flexible wraparound servicesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor's Criminal Justice Council to retroactively accept and expend $5,985,347 from the State Board of Corrections under the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Accountability Challenge Grant II (JCE&ACG) program to continue to implement the local action plan that addresses the needs of youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991631 1 State grant to partially fund the Major Narcotic Vendor Prosecution Program aimed at the county's most significant drug casesResolutionPassedResolution authorizing retroactively the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for, accept, and expend funds in the amount of $130,054 made available through the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "San Francisco District Attorney's Office Major Narcotic Vendors Prosecution Program", for the twelve month period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
990378 2 Traffic Regulations, San Jose Avenue between Randall and 29th StreetsOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Traffic Code by repealing Section 176.33 and adding Section 175.33 to reduce the speed limit on a portion of San Jose Avenue from 35 MPH to 30 MPH.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991543 1 Create Underground District No. 351OrdinancePassedOrdinance creating Underground District No. 351 on 25th Street from Guerrero Street to Church Street.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991544 1 Amend Underground District No. 331OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Ordinance No. 103-98 to redefine Underground District No. 331 in the Texas and 19th Street area by adding certain property thereto.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991650 1 Underground District No. 352OrdinancePassedOrdinance creating Underground District No. 352 on 9th Avenue, Ortega Street, and 10th Avenue.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991651 1 Underground District No. 353OrdinancePassedOrdinance creating Underground District No. 353 in the mid-Lake Street area.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
991364 2 Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 7OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 7.6, 7.6-1, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.16, and 7.17 (Commander of Emergency Services, Vice-Commander, Organization, Police Reserve, Fire Reserve, Volunteers and Penalties); and by repealing Section 7.19 (Severability), to update provisions and eliminate obsolete language.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991365 2 Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 8OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Chapter 8 of part I of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Administrative Code), by amending Section 8.15 (posting departmental rules) and by repealing Sections 8.12-2 [Bicentennial Medals], 8.12-2.1 [Cable Care Centennial Medals], 8.12-3 [Joint Bicentennial Corporation], 8.18 [Inscription of Account Books], 8.19 [Compliance with Inscription Requirements], and 8.20 [Possession of Improperly Inscribed Books], to update provisions and eliminate obsolete language.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991547 2 Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 10DOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Sections 10D.1 through 10D.6, regarding authorization expiring in 1986 for reparations to Japanese-American City employees forcibly relocated during World War II.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991548 1 Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 10EOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 10E.1 through 10E.4, regarding monitoring the Downtown Plan.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
991549 2 Administrative Code Revision - Chapter 12OrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by repealing Sections 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, and 12.7 regarding 1985 contract authorization for temporary City oversight of accounting, budgetary, and reporting procedures at the Housing Authority.PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
990624 2 Healthy Air and Smog PreventionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 85, Sections 85.1 through 85.10, establishing a Clean Air Program within the Department of Administrative Services, establishing a Clean Air Advisory Committee, establishing a program to develop infrastructures for alternative fuel vehicles, establishing criteria for the City's procurement of zero-emission and ultra-low emission vehicles, establishing an alternative fuel vehicle purchasing pilot program in the Department of Public Transportation, identifying diesel bus lines that are appropriate for conversion to electric trolley buslines; establishing a car share program; and encouraging private and regional public entities doing business in San Francisco to use ultra-low and cleaner emission vehicles; amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.21A to prohibit parking by non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays; amending Traffic Code Section 32.22 to provide the authority to remove non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays.AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
990624 3 Healthy Air and Smog PreventionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 85, Sections 85.1 through 85.10, establishing a Clean Air Program within the Department of Administrative Services, establishing a Clean Air Advisory Committee, establishing a program to develop infrastructures for alternative fuel vehicles, establishing criteria for the City's procurement of zero-emission and ultra-low emission vehicles, establishing an alternative fuel vehicle purchasing pilot program in the Department of Public Transportation, identifying diesel bus lines that are appropriate for conversion to electric trolley buslines; establishing a car share program; and encouraging private and regional public entities doing business in San Francisco to use ultra-low and cleaner emission vehicles; amending Traffic Code by adding Section 32.21A to prohibit parking by non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays; amending Traffic Code Section 32.22 to provide the authority to remove non-electric vehicles in electric vehicle charging bays.PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
991617 1 Establishing San Francisco's 1999-2000 Appropriations LimitResolutionPassedResolution establishing the appropriations limit for fiscal year 1999-2000 pursuant to California Constitution Article XIII B.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991429 2 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Fire Prevention and Stabilization Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution establishing a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Safety and Stabilization Task Force to make recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and setting forth the membership and duties of the task force.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991581 1 Sewer Replacement, Broadway StreetResolutionPassedResolution approving the expenditure of funds for the emergency work to replace the structurally inadequate sewer on Broadway from Pierce Street to Scott Street - $148,925.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991501 2 Liquor License, 650 Delancey StreetResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 17 Beer and Wine Wholesaler and Type 20 Off-sale Beer and Wine alcoholic beverage control license to Surh-Luchtel Cellars, Inc. located at 650 Delancey Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with a condition.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991542 2 Liquor License Modification, 1514 Union Street, ABC File 40-328082ResolutionPassedResolution determining that the request of Joseph M. Gilmartin, Jr. for the Black Horse London Deli, located at 1514 Union Street, to modify the conditions imposed on Type 40 liquor license as follows: that the hours of beer sales from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. be changed to 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with Section 23803 of the California Business and Professions Code.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991618 2 Liquor License, 2800 LeavenworthResolutionPassedResolution determining that the issuance of a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine-public premises alcoholic beverage control license to Molouk and Mina Faraji for California Wine Harvest located at 2800 Leavenworth Street, will serve the convenience of the people of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code; with conditions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991813 1 AppointmentResolutionFailedResolution appointing one member to the Living Wage Task Force; waiving residency requirement.ADOPTEDFail Action details Not available
991681 1 Public Employee Performance EvaluationMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with Gloria Young, for the purpose of evaluating her performance as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991681 1 Public Employee Performance EvaluationMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with Gloria Young, for the purpose of evaluating her performance as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957.   Action details Not available
991681 1 Public Employee Performance EvaluationMotionPassedMotion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session with Gloria Young, for the purpose of evaluating her performance as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957.   Action details Not available
991762 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the ninth Pastoral Anniversary of the Community Baptist Church.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991764 1 Hate Crimes Against African American and Jewish CommunitiesResolutionPassedResolution expressing concern and regret regarding the appalling silence of Southern Baptists in response to recent hate crimes committed against African American and Jewish citizens.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991774 1 Taxi Service Expansion on Y2KResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Taxi Commission to seek options for extending taxi service on New Year's Eve, including but not limited to locating subsidies to provide free or reduced rate service and waiving permits for the specified period so that all inspected vehicles, including spare vehicles, could be utilized as taxis on New Year's Eve.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991775 1 Taiwan EarthquakeResolutionPassedResolution extending condolences and expressing sympathy and concern for the earthquake victims in Taiwan, urging the San Francisco community to participate in humanitarian aid efforts, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward a copy of this resolution to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, the City of Taipei, and the Government of Taiwan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991776 1 Televising Planning Commission MeetingsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Planning Commission to instruct the Community Television Corporation to broadcast meetings of the San Francisco Planning Commission.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991777 1 Funding for Mission Economic Cultural AssociationResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor's Office to allocate $30,000 to the Mission Economic Cultural Association to produce, organize and promote the annual San Francisco Halloween Street Celebration as well as provide security, portable lavatories, clean up services and related services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991780 1 State Legislation, SB 78, Racial ProfilingResolutionPassedResolution urging Governor Gray Davis to sign Senate Bill 78, the California Traffic Stops Statistics Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991781 1 Juror Public Transit InformationResolutionPassedResolution urging the Superior Court in cooperation with MUNI and the Transportation Authority to create a public information demonstration project to provide public transit information to individuals serving jury duty.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991782 1 Sutro Historic District, Giant Camera ObscuraResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's application for the Sutro Historic District to be included in the National Register of Historic Places and urging the GGNRA to preserve the Giant Camera Obscura in its present structure and location as part of the Sutro Historic District.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991783 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on the occasion of the UP A TREE exhibit.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991784 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution celebrating San Francisco's community gardens and commending the many San Franciscans who support the community gardens in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991785 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the cities of Cathedral City, Berkeley, and Los Angeles for denouncing the Knight Initiative (California Definition of Marriage Act).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991786 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Paul A. Volberding for his work in HIV/AIDS care and proclaiming September 26, 1999 Paul A. Volberding Day in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991787 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending President of Ireland Mary McAleese on her trip to California September 20-22 1999 and her efforts to work cooperatively with Mayor Brown and others in California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991788 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Walter L. Johnson for a lifetime of leadership and commitment to working people, the San Francisco labor movement and the economic well-being of San Francisco, and declaring October 26, 1999 to be "Walter L. Johnson Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991789 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Bay Area Union Labor Party on the occasion of their 1999 awards dinner and declaring September 17, 1999 to be "Bay Area Union Labor Party Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991790 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Nihonmachi Legal Outreach for its valuable contributions to the community upon the occasion if its 24th anniversary and declaring September 25, 1999, to be "Nihonmachi Legal Outreach Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991791 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Neil Thomsen for his work at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991792 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the National Coalition for the Homeless and proclaiming October 2, 1999 "National Day of Civil Rights of Homeless People".ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991793 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991804 1 Advertising on San Francisco BayResolutionPassedResolution urging the State of California and counties and cities that share the San Francisco Bay coastline with San Francisco to adopt prohibitions on advertising on the San Francisco Bay.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991805 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Community United Against Violence (CUAV) for their twenty years of courageous work addressing violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) people.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991766 1 Final Map of 786 Minna Street, a new 12 unit live/work condominium projectMotionPassedMotion approving final map of 786 Minna Street, a Live/Work Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 104 in Assessor’s Block No. 3728, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991801 1 Committee Off Site MeetingMotionPassedMotion ordering a special October 27, 1999 meeting of the Housing and Social Policy Committee be held in the Mission District at the Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
991803 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
991779 1 Salt Water Plant at Laguna San IgnacioResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mitsubishi Corporation immediately and permanently to withdraw its plans to construct a salt works plant at Laguna San Ignacio in order to preserve the last remaining breeding ground in the world for the California Gray Whales and other endangered species and further requesting the City Attorney investigate the number and type of contracts between the City and County of San Francisco and the Mitsubishi Corporation and any of its subsidiaries and the fiscal impact of divesting from those companies.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
991779 1 Salt Water Plant at Laguna San IgnacioResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mitsubishi Corporation immediately and permanently to withdraw its plans to construct a salt works plant at Laguna San Ignacio in order to preserve the last remaining breeding ground in the world for the California Gray Whales and other endangered species and further requesting the City Attorney investigate the number and type of contracts between the City and County of San Francisco and the Mitsubishi Corporation and any of its subsidiaries and the fiscal impact of divesting from those companies.MOTIONPass Action details Not available
991779 1 Salt Water Plant at Laguna San IgnacioResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mitsubishi Corporation immediately and permanently to withdraw its plans to construct a salt works plant at Laguna San Ignacio in order to preserve the last remaining breeding ground in the world for the California Gray Whales and other endangered species and further requesting the City Attorney investigate the number and type of contracts between the City and County of San Francisco and the Mitsubishi Corporation and any of its subsidiaries and the fiscal impact of divesting from those companies.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991773 1 Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Environmental Noise StudyResolutionFiledResolution urging the California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to accept the results of the environmental noise study for the Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Replacement Project and to certify and issue the necessary environmental clearances for the project as quickly and expeditiously as possible.SEVERED FROM FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA  Action details Not available
991773 1 Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Environmental Noise StudyResolutionFiledResolution urging the California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to accept the results of the environmental noise study for the Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Replacement Project and to certify and issue the necessary environmental clearances for the project as quickly and expeditiously as possible.REFERRED  Action details Not available
991824 1 Definition of Minority-owned FirmResolutionPassedResolution urging the National Minority Supplier Development Council to delay changing their definition of minority-owned firm until they do a study of the potential adverse impact of their proposal on small minority owned businesses and, if they do dilute their definition of minority-owned firm, urging City of San Francisco departments, agencies and commissions to avoid contracting with corporations that support the National Minority Supplier Development Council definition.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991825 1 Grant funds to purchase books and materials for Project Read ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be awarded by the California State Library, through the National City Public Library, as part of the literacy for adults and children, library materials for an informed community program, of the library services and technology act; the funds will be used to purchase books and materials for the Library's Project Read Program, to be located in the main Library.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991822 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Horizons Foundation on its 20th Anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991823 1310CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending the Golden Gate Business Association on its 25th Anniversary.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
991827 1 Color TiresOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Police Code by adding Article 42A (Sections 4200A.1 and 4200A.2) making manufacturers strictly liable for costs related to the clean-up of graffiti caused by tires with colored treads.   Action details Not available
991828 1 Government Funding, Gift to City of Taipei to fund earthquake relief effortsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $250,000 from the General Fund Reserve for an emergency gift to the City of Taipei to fund earthquake relief efforts, including $200,000 in unrestricted funding and $50,000 in funding for children's services, through the Office of the Mayor, for fiscal year 1999-2000.   Action details Not available
991829 1 To establish a Children and Families First Department to be managed by the Children and Families First CommissionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Section 86.1 to establish a Children and Families First Department and require the Children and Families First Commission and Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to enter into a memorandum of understanding setting forth the administrative services DCYF will provide for the Commission and Department; by amending Section 86.2 to authorize the Commission to hire an executive director and additional staff if permitted by the budget; and by amending Section 86.3 to correct drafting errors.   Action details Not available
991830 1 Administrative Code Revision, Chapter 10COrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Administrative Code Sections 10C.1, 10C.2 and 10C.5 to provide for the waiver as well as the reimbursement of towing fees, to provide for waiver or reimbursement of towing fees for certain stolen vehicles, to prohibit reimbursement of towing fees where the vehicle owner cannot provide proof of financial responsibility, and to clarify the procedure and time limit for seeking reimbursement of towing fees.   Action details Not available
991831 1 Coca Cola Recycled PlasticsResolutionPassedResolution urging the Coca-Cola Corporation and its subsidiaries to use recycled plastics in its products.   Action details Not available
991832 1 Mid-Embarcadero Arts EnrichmentResolutionPassedResolution recommending that San Francisco's policy of arts enrichment for public improvement projects be interpreted broadly to include both visual and performing arts projects, and urging the Arts Commission and the San Francisco Transportation Authority to support the organ pavilion project as art enrichment for the Mid-Embarcadero Roadway project.   Action details Not available
991833 1 Sunnyside Conservatory Renovation and FundingResolutionPassedResolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to conduct a cost analysis for the renovation of the Sunnyside Conservatory and to allocate funding in the fiscal year 2000-2001 budget for regular gardening and maintenance of the property.   Action details Not available
991834 1 Gift Acceptance, Chronicle Publishing Company, to fund red light cameraResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from the Chronicle Publishing Company to fund a red light camera at the intersection of 5th and Mission Streets.   Action details Not available
991826 1 Federal Funding - Community DevelopmentResolutionPassedResolution approving the amendment to the final proposal and action plan for San Francisco's 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Program, and HOME Investment Partnership resulting from a three month extension of the existing 1999 program year.   Action details Not available
991835 1 State Legislation, SB 428, Environmental Study for FerriesResolutionFiledResolution supporting Senate Bill 428, especially its environmentally sensitive provisions calling for appropriate State agencies to perform a feasibility analysis for use of alternative fuel in marine engines and ground transportation and a plan for monitoring air emissions and water impacts that is mutually agreed upon by all concerned agencies.   Action details Not available
991836 1 Mission Creek ParkResolutionKilledResolution urging the Redevelopment Agency Commission to adopt a plan for Mission Creek Park that features the natural beauty of the creek and supports the wildlife habitat.   Action details Not available
991837 1 Castro Sweep 10th AnniversaryResolutionPassedResolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Castro Sweep and further expressing the hope that tragic events such as the Castro Sweep shall never be repeated and further commending local queer activists, community based organizations and the San Francisco Police Department for working diligently to improve and enhance relations between the San Francisco police officers and the San Francisco gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender queer communities.   Action details Not available
991838 1 School Computer Literacy ProjectResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to establish a computer literacy project for all schools in the bottom 25th percentile, to structure the program as a public, private non-profit partnership, and to seek financial support for the program from private foundations and corporations, particularly those that receive revenues from the computer industry.   Action details Not available
991839 1 Ending Violence Against Women CampaignResolutionPassedResolution supporting the Commission on the Status of Women in their "Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: A Comprehensive Campaign for San Francisco" program and urging all City departments and members of the San Francisco's communities to collaborate with the COSW to implement this citywide campaign to end violence against women and girls.   Action details Not available
991840 1 Taxi Service during the 1999 Halloween CelebrationResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Taxi Commission to seek options for extending taxi service during the 1999 Halloween celebration, including but not limited to waiving permits for the specified period so that all inspected vehicles, including spare vehicles, could be utilized as taxis that night.   Action details Not available
991841 1 Extended BART Service for 1999 Halloween CelebrationResolutionPassedResolution urging Bay Area Rapid Transit to extend its service to 1:30 A.M. on November 1, 1999 to accommodate increased need for and usage of public transportation for this year's Halloween celebration in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
991844 1 Extended Municipal Railway Service for 1999 Halloween CelebrationResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) to extend its service to 1:30 A.M. on November 1, 1999 to accommodate increased need for and usage of public transportation for this year's Halloween celebration in San Francisco.   Action details Not available
991842 1 Messenger Appreciation DayResolutionPassedResolution designating October 8, 1999 as Messenger Appreciation Day.   Action details Not available
991843 1 CommendationResolutionPassedResolution commending Sandra Butler and the documentary "Ruthie and Connie: More Than A Love Story."   Action details Not available
991845 1 Taxi Service Rates ReviewHearingFiledHearing to review the rates of taxi service (pursuant to Police Code Section 1137).   Action details Not available
991846 1 Substance Abuse EducationHearingFiledHearing to consider the availability of substance abuse education in public schools.   Action details Not available
991847 1  Performance Audit, Commission on the Status of WomenHearingFiledHearing to consider the Controller's performance audit of the Commission on the Status of Women.   Action details Not available
991851 1 Closure of Mt. ZionHearingFiledHearing to consider what steps will be taken to address the closure of the inpatient and emergency department at Mt. Zion.   Action details Not available
991117 2 Board Off Site Meeting, December 6, 1999MotionPassedMotion moving to have the December 6, 1999 meeting of the Board of Supervisors convened at Herbert Hoover Middle School located at 2290 14th Avenue in the West Portal/Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco at 6:00 p.m.   Action details Not available
991821 1 Conditional Use and Parcel Map Appeals, Unsworn TestimonyMotionPassedMotion amending the procedures of the Board of Supervisors by discontinuing the practice of requiring witnesses who testify at conditional use and parcel map appeals to take an oath before testifying.   Action details Not available
991757 1 Vacation of portion of Dow Place to be used for fire truck turnaround, open space/parking in connection with residential project being developed by adjacent property owner, 77 Dow Place Lofts, LLCOrdinancePassedOrdinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the western end of Dow Place; adopting findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 4, Sections 8330 Et Seq. (Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easement Law, Summary Vacation); and adopting findings of conformity with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
991758 1 Proposed sale of portion of Dow Place to 77 Dow Place Lofts, LLC at a fair market value of approximately $247,000.00OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the sale of property, a portion of western end of Dow Place, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
991580 2 Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform work at a lesser cost than City employees - Unarmed security guards at the AirportResolutionFiledResolution approving the Controller's certification that security guard services for San Francisco International Airport can be practically performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than if the work were performed by City and County employees at presently budgeted levels.   Action details Not available
991759 1 State Grant: AIDS Drug Assistance ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $171,002 from the State Office of AIDS, for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken.   Action details Not available
991761 1 Permitting non-City workers to perform work for the City because non-City workers can perform the work at a lesser cost than City employees - Intake and shelter services to status offendersResolutionPassedResolution concurring with the Controller's certification that intake and shelter services to status offenders can be practically performed by private contractor for lower cost than similar work services performed by City and County employees; retroactive to July 1, 1999.   Action details Not available
991765 1 State Grant: Y2K Hazardous Materials ProjectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to accept and expend retroactively grant funds in the amount of $46,816 from the Office of Emergency Services for the Y2K Hazardous Materials Project and to enter into an agreement which does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; waiving indirect costs and providing for ratification of action previously taken.   Action details Not available
991807 1 State Grant to fund the Threat Management/Stalking Prosecution Program to prosecute cases of stalking against women, their children, or other family membersResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to apply for and accept, retroactively, and expend grant funds not to exceed the amount of $140,000 available through the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning for a project entitled "Threat Management/Stalking Vertical Prosecution" for the twelve month period September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2000, and waiving indirect cost due to funding constraints.   Action details Not available
991809 1 Acceptance of two (2) gifts estimated at $200,000 from the estate of LeMar Hoaglin and $25,000 from the estate of Beatrice Druhe for patients at San Francisco General HospitalResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General Hospital to accept and expend gifts bequeathed to San Francisco General Hospital from the estate of LeMar Hoaglin and the estate of Beatrice Druhe.   Action details Not available
991810 1 State Grant to be used for the construction/renovation of the Carmel Fallon Building for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center at 1800 Market StreetResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Community Development to apply, accept and to expend, up to $985,000 in funds from the State Department of Parks and Recreation for restoration of the Carmel Fallon Building for the LGBT Community Center Project.   Action details Not available
991811 1 Ferry Building Lease and Negative DeclarationResolutionPassedResolution approving lease with Ferry Building Investors, LLC, for the rehabilitation of the Ferry Building (The Embarcadero and Market Street) as a mixed use project; approving Negative Declaration; providing for specific written reports from the Port to the Board of Supervisors.   Action details Not available
991767 1 Private Grant: Universitywide AIDS Research ProgramResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Health, Population Health and Prevention Division, to accept retroactively and expend a grant in the amount of $145,421 from the University of California Universitywide AIDS Research Program (UARP) and to enter into an agreement which includes rights in data clauses and does not include patent infringement indemnification and false claims clauses; providing for ratification of action previously taken.   Action details Not available