October 29, 2001

The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.On call of the roll, all Supervisors were noted present.

Quorum present.

(District 9)

Maria Guadalupe Arreola (residency requirement waived), succeeding Francisco Casique, resigned, seat 3, must represent a tenant organization, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 20, 2003; Maggie Davis (residency requirement waived), succeeding Maggie Davis-Badger, term expired, seat 7, must represent the Mayor's Office of Housing and Child Care, for a new four term ending August 20, 2005; Michelle Horneff, succeeding herself, term expired, seat 14, must have expertise in real estate, for a new four-year term ending August 20, 2005; Lisa Block, succeeding Octavia Jolley, term expired, seat 15, must have expertise in environmental matters, for a new a four-year term ending August 20, 2005.

Neyde Azevedo, succeeding Marie-Lorraine Mallare, Seat 2, must have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for a new two-year term ending June 6, 2002; Juan Berumen, succeeding Samuel Assefa, Seat 11, must be an immigrant to the United States who is appointed in accordance with Section 4.101 of the Charter.In addition, member shall have a demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the health, human service, educational, or employment issues that affect immigrants residing in San Francisco, for a new two-year term ending June 6, 2003.

Steven Polevei, new position, seat 2, must be an emergency room physician from the Emergency Physicians Association, term to be determined; Alan Gelb (residency requirement waived), new position, seat 3, must be an emergency room physician from the San Francisco General Hospital, term to be determined; Rebecca Goldfader, new position, seat 4, must be a nurse manager from a community hospital, term to be determined; Abbie Yant, new position, seat 5, must be a nurse manager from a community hospital, term to be determined; Andrew Bindman, new position, seat 6, must be a primary care specialist physician from the San Francisco General Hospital, term to be determined; Ronald Smith, new position, seat 7, must represent the Hospital Council, term to be determined; George Susens, new position, seat 8, must be a representative of the San Francisco Medical Society, term to be determined; Michael Puccinelli, new position, seat 9, must be a representative of the San Francisco Police Department, term to be determined; Kym Valadez (residency requirement waived), new position, seat 11, must represent a community based organization that serves the homeless and/or uninsured population, term to be determined; Alissa Riker, new position, seat 12, must represent a community based organization that serves the homeless and/or uninsured population, term to be determined.

Diane Burke, succeeding Michael Bennett, term expired, seat 1, must represent homeless or formerly homeless, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2003; John Wilson, succeeding Joyce Miller, term expired, seat 2, must represent homeless or formerly homeless, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2003; Joyce Miller, succeeding Ramona Benson, term expired, seat 3, must represent area of advocacy, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2003; Janine Charise Grantham (residency requirement waived), succeeding Jennifer Grant, term expired, seat 5, must be a service provider, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2003; Bob Nelson, succeeding Bob Nelson, term expired, seat 7, must be a service provider, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2003; Marcia Argyris (residency requirement waived), new appointment, seat 10, must represent a Foundation, for a new two year term ending May 15, 2002.

(Fiscal impact.) (Supervisor Gonzalez dissenting in Committee)

10/29/01, Onlines 5 and 24/25, add "the report shall be made no later than December 31, 2001"; and on line 12, add a new whereas clause, "The term homeless includes individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and who have a primary residence in one or more of the categories outlined in the San Francisco Local Homeless Coordinating Board's Definition of Homelessness, on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No.011547, which is hereby declared to be a part of this resolution as if set forth fully herein."

10/29/01, On page 1, line 15,add a new whereas clause, "The term homeless includes individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and who have a primary residence in one or more of the categories outlined in the San Francisco Local Homeless Coordinating Board's Definition of Homelessness, on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 011840, which is hereby declared to be a part of this resolution as if set forth fully herein."

(Companion measure to File 011679.)

(Fiscal impact.)

(Fiscal impact.)

10/29/01, On line 3, delete "City Administrator" and insert "Department of the Environment."

Michael Petrelis, comments regarding ad in "Reporter", August 1999 by Dr. Klosner on syphilis.

Vernon Jenkins, Jr., commenting on the importance of voting.

William Campbell, concerns regarding openly urinating on City streets.

John Debana, praising firefighters.

Christine, commenting on redevelopment of affordable housing on Sixth Street.

John Elberling, Executive Vice President TODCO, comments on the Plaza Hotel SRO Project.

Male, falsely accused of crime.

Male, concerns regarding the homeless count.