City and County of San Francisco
Legislation Introduced
Including All Off-Calendar Items
July 8, 2008
OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION
Ordinances
Introduced by Supervisors or Mayor
| 080849 |
[PG&E SmartMeter Upgrade Proposal] |
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Ordinance directing the Department of the Environment to conduct a Cost and Climate Review of PG&E's request to the California Public Utilities Commission to spend $877 million on a SmartMeter upgrade program; and directing the City Attorney, in consultation with the Department of the Environment and Public Utilities Commission, to participate in the CPUC review of PG&E's request; and establishing the City's policy to oppose PG&E's request if the Cost and Climate Review concludes that PG&E's SmartMeter upgrade proposal is not cost effective or that alternative technologies that offer greater benefits should be investigated. Supervisors Peskin, Dufty, Ammiano, Maxwell, Mirkarimi, Daly, McGoldrick, Sandoval presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Peskin submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. |
| 080934 |
[Requiring Air Quality Assessment and Ventilation for Certain Urban Infill Residential Developments] |
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Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding new Article 38 to require air quality assessment and ventilation for certain urban infill residential developments; amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding a third paragraph to Section 1203.5 and amending the San Francisco Mechanical Code by adding new Section 419 to require special ventilation systems for certain urban infill residential developments; making environmental findings; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission. Supervisor Ammiano presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 080947 |
[Changing the official sidewalk width - Jessie Street east of 10th Street] |
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Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled Regulating the Width of Sidewalks by adding thereto Section 1579 to change the official sidewalk width on Jessie Street east of 10th Street; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change; and approving public sidewalk easements along the southerly side of Jessie Street. Supervisor Daly presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 080952 |
[City Hall Rental Rate Change] |
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Ordinance making environmental findings and amending Administrative Code Section 4.1-2 to increase the maximum City Hall Building rental fee to $40,000. Supervisor Peskin presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080954 |
[Planning Code-Amending Article 11 Designation of 690 Market Street] |
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Ordinance amending the designation of 690 Market Street from Unrated–Category V to Significant–Category II under Planning Code Article 11; and adopting General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and environmental findings. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080956 |
[Seismic strengthening of soft-story, wood-frame buildings] |
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Ordinance finding a compelling public policy basis for expediting the processing and review of permits for seismic retrofit upgrades of soft-story, wood-frame buildings and amending the Planning Code, Building Code Fire Code, and Public Works Code to waive permit processing fees for the proportionate share of work related to such seismic retrofit upgrades; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the City's General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1. Mayor, Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
Resolutions
| 080935 |
[Urging SFUSD to reconsider current school assignment system] |
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Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to reconsider the current school assignment system for K-12 admissions and incorporate geographic considerations for school placement. Supervisor Chu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
| 080948 |
[Amendment to Real Property Ownership Agreement] |
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Resolution approving an amendment to the Real Property Ownership Agreement between the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, San Mateo County Transit District, the City and County of San Francisco and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to fully resolve all outstanding financial issues related to repayment of SamTrans for its additional contribution for the acquisition of the Caltrain right-of-way, and to designate SamTrans as the managing agency of the Joint Powers Board. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080949 |
[Approval of Amendment to the Construction Management Services Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program] |
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Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an amendment to the construction management services agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program from $9,995,383 to $14,784,481. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080950 |
[Approval of Amendment to Design Agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program] |
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Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute amendment to a design agreement for the Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program from $39,155,175 to $44,633,529. Supervisor Elsbernd presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080951 |
[Approving Tefra Hearing for The Institute on Aging Project] |
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Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of facilities that will provide access to affordable health care and other support services for low income, frail older adults by The Institute on Aging. Supervisor McGoldrick presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080953 |
[Approval of an historical property contract for 690 Market Street ("Chronicle Building")] |
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Resolution under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, approving an historical property contract between RC Chronicle Building LP and 690 Market Master Association, the owners of 690 Market Street ( Chronicle Building ), and the City and County of San Francisco; authorizing the Director of Planning and the Assessor to execute the historical property contract. Supervisor Peskin presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080955 |
[2007-2010 Children's Services Allocation Plan] |
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Resolution approving an amendment to the Children's Services Allocation Plan for the Children's Fund in accordance with Section 16.108 of the San Francisco Charter. Mayor presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee. |
| 080958 |
[Commending Kamala Harris on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Public Service Award] |
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Resolution commending Kamala Harris on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Public Service Award. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080959 |
[Commending Angelo Quaranta on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Community Leadership Award] |
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Resolution commending Angelo Quaranta on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Community Leadership Award. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080960 |
[Commending Tim Paulson on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Community Leadership Award] |
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Resolution commending Tim Paulson on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Community Leadership Award. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080961 |
[Commending Cheryl Johnson on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Labor Leader of the Year Award] |
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Resolution commending Cheryl Johnson on the Bay Area Union Labor Party's 2008 Labor Leader of the Year Award. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080962 |
[Accept and Expend State Grant - $47,773] |
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Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (SF Environment) to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $47,773.00 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to eliminate a major infestation of invasive weeds in the Twin Peaks Natural Area of San Francisco. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080963 |
[Grant to support a drug research study - $63,210] |
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Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $63,210 from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) to support the study entitled Mirtazapine to reduce methamphetamine use among MSM with high-risk HIV behaviors project; for the period of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009. Supervisor Dufty presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080964 |
[Declaration of Election Results] |
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Resolution declaring the results of the June 3, 2008 Consolidated Statewide Direct Primary Election. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080965 |
[40 day extension for Planning Commission review - Planning Code Enforcement Fund] |
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Resolution extending by 40 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed ordinance that would amend Section 10.100-166 of the Administrative Code and Section 303(l) to update enforcement provisions of the Planning Code, including fees, and making environmental findings, General Plan findings, and other required findings. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080966 |
[Approving Tefra Hearing for On Lok Community Housing Project] |
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Resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of facilities that will provide access to affordable health care and other support services for low income, frail older adults by On Lok Senior Health Services and On Lok Community Housing, Inc. Supervisor Peskin presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080967 |
[Commending Maurice Mabutas on the occasion of his 102nd birthday] |
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Resolution commending Maurice Mabutas on the occasion of his 102nd birthday. Supervisor Sandoval presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080968 |
[60 day extension for Planning Commission review - The Metro Theatre] |
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Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on a proposed Resolution that would initiate the designation of The Metro Theatre, 2055 Union Street, Lot 018 in Assessor's Block 0541, as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code. Supervisor Alioto-Pier presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080969 |
[Creation of transgender health benefits for CalPers] |
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Resolution endorsing the creation of transgender health benefits for CalPers. Supervisors Ammiano, Daly presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
| 080970 |
[Burma Day - August 8, 2008] |
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Resolution declaring August 8th Burma Day in San Francisco in honor of the 20th anniversary of the people of Burma's 1988 popular uprising against Burma's military regime. Supervisor Ammiano presented. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. |
Requests for Hearing
| 080924 |
[2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report - Fits and Starts] |
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Hearing on the recently published 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury report regarding Fits and Starts: The Response of San Francisco Government to Past Civil Grand Jury Recommendations. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080925 |
[2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report - Accountability in San Francisco Government] |
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Hearing on the recently published 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury report regarding Accountability in San Francisco Government. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080926 |
[2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report - San Francisco Kindergarten Admissions] |
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Hearing on the recently published 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury report regarding San Francisco Kindergarten Admissions: Back to the Drawing Board. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080931 |
[2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Report - A Year of Five Elections for the City and County of San Francisco] |
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Hearing on the recently published 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury report regarding A Year of Five Elections for the City and County of San Francisco. (Clerk of the Board) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080932 |
[Debt level of the City and County of San Francisco] |
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Hearing regarding the City's level of debt, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and other overlapping debt such as the parcel tax for the School District. The hearing will also cover projected debt which may be incurred if bond measures currently pending submission to and passage by San Francisco voters. Supervisor Chu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080933 |
[SFPUC Water System Improvement Program, Local San Francisco Program] |
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Hearing to review the Local San Francisco Program component of the Water System Improvement Program, with particular attention paid to aging pipes and timelines for replacing them, particularly in light of the July 7th 100-year-old pipe burst on Taraval Street. The breakage created a major disruption along a major neighborhood commercial corridor. The hearing will also cover the PUC's policy for addressing merchant losses as a result of the disruption. Supervisor Chu presented. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
| 080796 |
[Amending Ordinance 202-07, authorizing award of contract for CM/GC services for the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program, and making findings under CEQA] |
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Ordinance amending Ordinance 202-07 to add Drywall Subcontractor to the list of authorized Core Subcontractors for the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Program; authorizing the award of a contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor services for the San Francisco Hospital Rebuild Program; adopting findings under the California environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines and San Francisco administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations; and finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter Section 4.105 and Administrative Code Section 2A.53. (Public Works Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Public Works Department submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
| 080845 |
[Changing the official sidewalk width - Golden Gate Avenue] |
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Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled Regulating the Width of Sidewalks by adding thereto Section 1580 to change the official sidewalk width on the southerly side of Golden Gate Avenue between Larkin and Hyde Streets; making environmental findings and findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1; requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width change. (Public Works Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Land Use and Economic Development Committee. |
| 080896 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Pravin Dahy Abhai Patel, et al.] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California, by and through Dennis J. Herrera, City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, against Pravin Dahy Abhai Patel, George Patel, and Sanjay Patel in exchange for an agreement to rescind the notice of withdrawal submitted pursuant to Government Code section 7060(a); the lawsuit was filed on July 12, 2006, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC- 06-454092; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Pravin Dahy Abhai Patel, et al; other material terms of said settlement are set forth in the Settlement Agreement contained in Board of Supervisors File No. 080896. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
| 080897 |
[Settlement of Lawsuit - Schram Construction, Inc. - $722,104.09] |
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Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Schram Construction, Inc. ("Schram') against the City and County of San Francisco (the "City") seeking $1,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 23, 2006 in the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, Case No.CGC-06-453479, entitled Schram Construction, Inc., v. City and County of San Francisco; other material terms of said settlement are: 1) The City will pay a total of $722,104.09 to Schram; 2) Schram will indemnify the City against potential legal claims and/or lawsuits from subcontractors and suppliers; 3) All warranties not yet expired will remain in full force and effect; and 4) The City reserves all rights relating to latent defects. (City Attorney) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. |
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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[Authorizing award of architectural and engineering design services contract for the San Francisco General Hospital Replacement Program and adopting findings under CEQA] |
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Resolution authorizing the award of an architectural and engineering design services contract for the San Francisco General Hospital Seismic Compliance Hospital Replacement Program; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), CEQA Guidelines and San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 31, including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations; and finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b) and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter Section 4.105 and Administrative Code Section 2A.53. (Public Works Department) . RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. SUBSTITUTED. Department of Public Works submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee. |
Clerk to Act – July 8, 2008
Board Minutes for May 20, 2008 and June 3, 2008 approved.
Requests Granted
From: Supervisor Sandoval
To: Director, Municipal Transportation Agency
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Municipal Transportation Agency study the feasibility of installing a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Ottawa Avenue and Ellington Avenue.
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from utility poles at the following locations:
Wood Utility Poles
Southeast corner of Waller and Buchanan
Metal Utility Poles
West side of Stanyan and Waller
1756 Waller
Southeast corner of Laussat and Buchanan
Southeast corner of Shrader and Haight
Bus Shelters
Southeast corner of Haight near Divisadero
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from the following private property locations:
546 Haight
146 Webster
799 Haight
1115 Fell
2001 Grove
600 Stanyan
670 Stanyan
1762 Waller
1756 Waller
1734 Waller
583 Haight
1101 Oak
537 Shrader
701 Shrader
759 Shrader
1708 Waller
903 Stanyan
364 Divisadero
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from newsstands at the following locations:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Post
Southwest corner of Divisadero and Sutter
9th Avenue and Judah (near bus stops)
7th Avenue and Irving (near bus stops)
Northwest corner of Hayes and Fillmore
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Haight
San Francisco Chronicle
Northwest corner of Fillmore and Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
Irving and 9th Avenue
Irving and 7th Avenue
Southwest corner of Haight and Clayton
Southeast corner of Haight and Masonic
Examiner
Northwest corner of Fillmore and Hayes
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
SF Daily
Northwest corner of Hayes and Gough
City Star
Northwest corner of Hayes and Gough
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Haight
SF Weekly
Southeast corner of Masonic and Haight
Southeast corner of Haight and Fillmore
From: Supervisor Mirkarimi
To: Director, Department of Public Works
Requesting/Inquiring: Requesting that the Department of Public Works report on the status of removing graffiti from the following locations:
Phone Switch Boxes
Southeast corner of Fillmore and Oak
Northwest corner of Hermann and Fillmore
Northwest corner of Frederick and Schrader
In Memoriams:
Henry Morris – Supervisor Peskin