Petitions and communications received from July 13 through noon on July 19, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on July 24, 2000.
From Department of Public Health, submitting hazardous waste release disclosure form, 238 Cabrillo, near Fourth Avenue, dated June 22, 2000. Copy: Public Health and Environment Committee(1)
From Pablo Berroteran, AT&T’s Customer Care Specialist, responding to cable services complaint. (2)
From concerned citizens, submitting support to make the California Quail the official bird of San Francisco.File 001215, 3 Letters(3)
From Kevin Williams, responding to the Human Rights Commission assignment memorandum dated June 30, 2000; and the weight/size and disability meeting of July 6, 2000. (4)
From concerned citizens, submitting support to allocate at least $300,000 in the upcoming budget for a complete, professional study of Market Street conditions and how best to improve pedestrian and bike safety and comfort, and Muni efficiency, without negatively affecting commerce.File 000979, 6 Letters (5)
From Therese Koller, regarding Mayor Willie L. Brown.3 Letters (6)
From Planning Department, submitting request to add one new staffposition (1430 Transcriber) to accommodate requirements mandated by the new Proposition G Sunshine Ordinance. Copy: Each Supervisor (7)
From Department of Public Health, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($479,769) held on reserve for phase II of the tobacco prevention program funded by the Mangini settlement. (8)
From Supervisor Teng, submitting appointment of Maria Martin as member to the Youth Commission. Copy: Rules Committee (9)
From Frederick Hobson, regarding meeting notification requirements and the role of Community Substance Abuse Services. (10)
From G Frannie, submitting support for proposed hearings to promote community wellness and decrease the causes of asthma in the Southeast sector of San Francisco. (11)
From Giulio Accornero, Jr., submitting his concerns over the proposed eight-story hotel at the corner of Mission and Steuart Streets. File 001106,Copy: Each Supervisor (12)
From Cal Jones Development, Inc., submitting notice that all conditions for the encroachment permit excavation at 955 Green Street have been met. File 000375 (13)
From AT&T, submitting the AT&T’s quarterly franchise fee for April 1, 2000 to June 30, 200, pursuant to Ordinance No. 42-97.Copy: Violeta (14)
From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice dated July 10, 2000 regarding permit to dredge sand from three tracts of land on Point Knox Shoal, near Angel Island in Central San Francisco Bay, to obtain commercial grade sand for sale, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. (15)
From Carleton Briggs, regarding the alleged misuse of the sign at the foot of Mt. Davidson Cross; and requesting the City and County take appropriate steps to enforce the easement prohibiting the sign or, in the alternative, authorize my client to do so. (16)
Number not used.(17)
From San Francisco Taxi Permitholders and Drivers Association, Inc., submitting opposition to placing the repeal of"Prop K" on the November 2000 ballot.Copy: Each Supervisor, Mayor (18)
From Steven Cozza, submitting request for President Bill Clinton to step down as Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America, and show support for Scouting for All (a group formed to protest against Boy Scout’s of America discrimination against gay youth and adults). File 001278 (19)
From San Francisco Convention Facilities, submitting copy of the 1998-99 annual report for Convention Facilities Management, division of the Department of Administrative Services.(20)
From Office of the Controller, regarding the Independent Task Force on Affirmative Action in Public Contracting. (21)
From Charles Smith, submitting support for the proposal to form a Municipal Utility District for the City and County of San Francisco and the City of Brisbane. (22)
From Department of Public Health, regarding San Francisco General Hospitals Outpatient pharmacy. (23)
From Jay Fry, regarding problems with skateboarders at Pier 7 and around the Ferry Plaza, requesting that barriers be installed at Pier 7 and other impacted areas and that police swing by the areas during lunch and heavy pedestrian times. (24)
From Secretary of State, regarding "Easy Reading Voter General Election Guides" and requesting a response by August 4, 2000 if interested in purchasing the guides. Copies: Clerk of the Board, Madeleine(25)
From Outer Mission Residents Association, submitting opposition to accepting dedication of property adjacent to Panama Street for right-of-way purposes. File 000639,Copies: Each Supervisor (26)
From Institute for the Future, submitting opposition to resolution published by the San Francisco Chronicle urging all city departments to give preferential treatment to organic food vendors when the city awards catering contracts for special parties and events. (27)
From various city departments, submitting list of the sole source contracts entered into for fiscal year 1999-2000, as required by the Sunshine Ordinance Section 67.24(e). (28)
Animal Care and Control Department;
Public Administrator and Public Guardian.
From Civil Service Commission, commenting that the Charter amendment to increase the employer’s contributions for the health coverage for retired employees and surviving domestic partners does not appear to affect matters within jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission and is not in conflict with Civil Service Commission Rules. File 001031, Rules Committee (29)
From Civil Service Commission, commenting that the Charter amendment to establish a Children’s Fund (Second Draft) does not appear to affect matters within thejurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission and is not in conflict with Civil Service Commission Rules. File 000952, Rules Committee (30)
From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice dated July 14, 2000, regarding a renewed five year permit with the Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District for dredging in the Petaluma River drainage basin in Sonoma and Marin Counties and the Sonoma Creek drainage basin, for the purpose of obtaining materials to maintain existing levees.(31)
From Eric Miller, submitting the first issue of the "American Cities Letter" a monthly publication which intends to present thoughtful and innovation commentary on the social, political and economic environment in American cities. (32)
From Department of Elections, submitting copy of letter dated July 13, 2000 sent to the proponent of Coalition For Lower Utility Bills Petition (MUD), verifying that there were sufficient signatures of registered San Francisco voters to qualify for the November 2000 election.File 001248 (33)
From Department of Elections, submitting copy of amendment to certification letter dated July 14, 2000 sent to the proponent of Coalition For Lower Utility Bills Petition (MUD). File 001248 (34)
From Department of Elections, submitting copy of letter sent to the proponent of the Saturday Closure of JFK Drive (Golden Gate Park); Initiative Ordinance, verifying that there were sufficient signatures of registered San Francisco voters to qualify for the November 2000 election.Copy: Jean (35)
From Planning Department, submitting draft update list of project types that are categorically exempt from environmental review, (CEQA) Guidelines. Copy: Each Supervisor, Transportation and Land Use Committee (36)
From Jean Tedder, submitting support for full funding of San Francisco General Hospital.File 000979,Finance and Labor Committee (37)
From Richard Hack, submitting his views and suggestions on rent control. File 000502,Public Health and Environment Committee (38)
From Department of Public Works, Tree Advisory Board, submitting support for any efforts or incentives various City departments may extend for the benefit of our Urban Forest. File 991412 (39)
From Frederick Hobson, submitting support for proposed legislation regarding the individual right to feed wild birds on private property.File 000335,Public Health and Environment Committee (40)
From Juana Carcelin, regarding the Mayor, the Coalition For Lower Utility Bills Petition (MUD) and the November 2000 Election.File 001248 (41)
From Edwin Colloff, regarding receiving threatening collection notices for unpaid parking fines after submitting a release of liability formfour years ago transferring ownership of vehicle. Copy: Department of Parking and Traffic (42)
From Dr. Misses, submitting request that the Board inquire into why the District Attorney refuses to be interviewed regarding food stamp fraud and refuses to prosecute with video evidence of these transactions. Copy: District Attorney (43)
From Public Utilities Commission, regarding the Grand Jury Report for 1998-1999 and submitting comments about the Treasure Island portion of the report. (44)
From The Public Transportation Department (MUNI), regarding seating for seniors and disabled persons on Municipal Railway Vehicles. (45)
From San Francisco Independent Task force on Affirmative Action in Public Contracting, regarding the city’s M/W/LBE program and the Analys’s and Recommendations Report prepared by KPMG Consulting. (46)
From Thomas Campbell, Jr., submitting request for a Type 48 general liquor license for "Someplace Else Jazz Club" at 1795 Geary Boulevard. Small Business, Economic Vitality and Consumer Services Committee (47)
From Rose Hillson, submitting her concerns about the project to underground utilities; including her thoughts on PG&Eand City of San Francisco personnel; and submitting information obtained from PG&E. (48)
From Public Library, submitting the final report for the Library Events Management Study. (49)
From Fire Department, submitting a proposal to develop a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program, this is a device used to administer an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart.Built-in computers assess the patient’s heart rhythm, judge whether defibrillation is needed and then administer the shock. Audible and/or visual prompts guide the user through the process.(Reference No. 20000612-006)Copy: Supervisor Newsom (50)
From Marco Sassone, requesting all work noise stop at 5:00 PM. on Wilmot Street (Fillmore and Webster Streets), including delivery trucks, bulldozers and other machinery. Copy: Police Department (51)
From various City departments and other agencies, submitting Conflict of Interest Code Review Reports (Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, Article III, Chapter 1).Copy: City Attorney’s Office (52)
Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee
Public Administrator-Public Guardian
Retirement system
From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests: (53)
Patricia Castillo, Constituent Liaison to Supervisor Yee
From Mayor’s Office of Community Development, submitting request for release of reserved funds ($15,000) for Central City Hospitality House, and ($25,000) for San Francisco Eviction Defense Collaborative under the Emergency Shelters Grant Pool; and release of reserved funds ($90,000) for the Lavender Youth Resource and Information Center under the Facility Emergency Relief Pool; and requesting these items be scheduled at the earliest possible date. Copy: Finance and Labor Committee (54)
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