Petitions and Communications
received from June 7 through noon on June 13, for reference by the President
to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the
Clerk on June 18, 2001.
From Department of Public Health, submitting report regarding illegal
discharges of hazardous waste, pursuant to Section 25180.7 of the California
Health and Safety Code. Copy: Public Health & Environment Committee
(1)
From State Energy Commission, submitting notice of workshops in the
Potrero neighborhood regarding the Potrero Power Plant Unit 7 Project.
(2)
From Youth Commission, submitting the following resolutions passed by
the Youth Commission on June 4, 2001: urging the Superintendent of Public
Schools and the Board of Supervisors to provide financing for visual
and musical arts instructors; supporting funding of high school wellness
centers in San Francisco; commendation for Operation Parks, a joint
program of Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth and the Recreation
and Parks Department, commendation for St. Philip Elementary School;
and supporting the important work of San Francisco’s Youthline, through
a 2001/02 budget add-back of $50,000. Copy: Each Supervisor (3)
From Office of the Treasurer, submitting investment activity (for fiscal
year to date) of the portfolio under management. (4)
From Planning Department, submitting Certificate of Determination of
Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review for various sites in San
Francisco defining Live/Work units as Loft Housing. File 010528 (5)
From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the intersection of
7th Avenue and Lincoln Way. (Reference No. 20010430-015) Copy: Supervisors
Gonzalez, Hall (6)
From James Cassiol, commenting on the "NIMBYISM" and the housing shortage
in San Francisco. File 010891, 2 Letters (7)
From Nancy Tucker, submitting support for establishing residential permit
parking in Area "Z" near St. Lukes Hospital. File 010934, 2 Letters
(8)
From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice regarding
permit to authorize fill and dredging activities and work associated
with the repair and protection of structures and property threatened
with damage during emergency situations. (9)
From Brendan Bradley, submitting opposition to proposed legislation
to legalize in-law apartments in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor
(10)
From Reuben & Alter, LLP, submitting notice from applicant (IRP Yerba
Buena Associates) stating that the fees associated with the Jobs Housing
Linkage program like all other development fees for 881-899 Howard Street
are paid through the construction loan with Bank Midwest N.A. as they
become due and payable. Copy: Each Supervisor (11)
From Asian Business Association, Inc., submitting invitation to the
Board of Supervisors to attend a business mixer co-hosted by the Asian
Business Association, Inc. on June 16, 2001 at the Crowne Plaza Cabana
Hotel in Palo Alto from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Copy: Each Supervisor (12)
From Tony Cesnik, commenting on garbage service by NORCAL for residents
of San Francisco. (13)
From James Corrigan, regarding alleged use of city-owned vehicle by
a Fire Department supervisor to transport himself and his son to the
San Francisco Giants-New York Mets baseball game at PacBell Park on
Saturday 12, 2001. Copy: Each Supervisor (14)
From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:
(15)
Susan O’Raghallaigh
From Office of the Controller, regarding the feasibility of producing
a concise layperson’s guide to the City’s budget for public distribution
beginning in fiscal year 2002/03. (Reference No. 200110507-016) Copy:
Supervisor Peskin (16)
From Office of the City Attorney, submitting memorandum summarizing
significant developments in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company ("PG&E")
bankruptcy case in the past week. Copy: Each Supervisor (17)
From State Department of Transportation, regarding the ongoing efforts
by Caltrans to conserve energy, especially during peak periods. (18)
From James Cassiol, submitting request to investigate the names on the
petitions that added Proposition N (Tenancies in Common) to the November
2000 ballot. Copy: Each Supervisor (19)
From Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector, regarding the feasibility
of producing a concise layperson’s guide to the City’s budget for public
distribution beginning in fiscal year 2002/03. (Reference No. 20010507-015)
(20)
From Fight Crime Invest in Kids California, submitting editorial from
the Sacramento Bee (dated June 7, 2001) encouraging the Legislature
and Governor to expand the After School Learning and Safe Neighborhood
Partnership Program. (21)
From State Department of Child Support Services, submitting name and
address of official source for the Department of Child Support Services
to obtain forms and publications. (22)
From William Kane, submitting request for an exemption from the coverage
of proposed legislation regarding tenancies in common for landlords
who have begun proceedings under the Ellis Act before the passage of
the proposed legislation. File 010891 (23)
From Kaiser Permanente, submitting notice of a community conference
and health fair to finalize the priorities and strategic plan to address
health care and access concerns of African Americans citywide, June
23, 2001, the State Building at 455 Golden Gate Avenue. Copy: Each Supervisors
(24)
From Helen Raiser, submitting support to adopt the Director of Public
Works
plan to charge heavy fines to property owners who let rubbish build
up on their property. Copy: Each Supervisor (25)
From Nihonmachi Little Friends, submitting support for Senate Bill 307,
which would assist local governments and community organizations in
recognizing and preserving historic ethnic neighborhoods. (26)
From Kate Jones, filing notice of appeal for 2489-2491 Washington Street
from action of Planning Commission. File 011137, Hearing date scheduled
for July 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. (27)
From Office of the Controller, submitting four financial reports for
the month of May 2001 showing fiscal year 2001/02 status and year-end
figures for the prior year (1999-2000). (28)
From Senate Rules Committee, submitting appointment of William Schumacher
of San Francisco as a member of the Water Quality Control Board, San
Francisco Bay Region. (29)
From concerned citizens, submitting petition opposing proposed legislation
to end Tenancies in Common. File 010891, Copy: Each Supervisor (30)
From Department of Consumer Assurance, submitting agricultural crop
report for 2000. (31)
From concerned citizens, submitting support for full funding for Friends
of the Urban Forest in the 2001/02 budget. 5 Letters (32)
From Office of the Controller, Audits Division, submitting report regarding
the Department of Building Inspection. Copy: Each Supervisor (33)
From San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, submitting opposition
to AB640, which would give the California Coastal Commission greater
control over certified Local Coastal Programs (LCP) undergoing periodic
review and allow the Coastal Commission’s LCP recommendations to be
implemented. Copy: Each Supervisor (34)
From Kenneth Thompson, commenting that San Francisco is without doubt
the dirtiest most trash-strewn city in the Western World. Copy: Each
Supervisor (35)
From Police Department, submitting documents related to "planned renovations
to United Nations Plaza" referenced by Police Chief Lau on KRON-Channel
4 on Sunday, April 29, 2001. Specifically, all documents related to
benches, fountains, and open space improvements. (Reference No. 20010430-010)
Copy: Supervisor Daly (36)
From Public Utilities Commission, submitting an estimated capital and
yearly operating costs for the City and County of San Francisco to construct
and operate its own power plant. (Reference No. 20010409-007) Copy:
Each Supervisor (37)
From Ramon and Judith Sender, commenting on notice received from the
Department of Public Works regarding the legal responsibility of property
owners to keep the sidewalks and the curbsides around their property
clean at all times. (38)
From District 6 Democrats, submitting opposition to proposed legislation
regarding the issuance of late-night dance hall permits in District
6. Copy: Each Supervisor (39)
From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding installation of signs
along Lake Merced Boulevard between Brotherhood Way and John Muir Drive.
(Reference No. 200110507-005) Copy: Supervisor Hall (40)
From Department of Public Works, regarding the acquisition of funds
from the Emerald Fund, developer of Oceanview Village at 3999 Alemany
to assure that a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Alemany
and Arch Street upon completion of the project. (Reference No. 20010514-003)
Copy: Supervisor Sandoval (41)
From Office of the Legislative Analyst, submitting report regarding
methods of reducing delays at the San Francisco International Airport.
File 002134 (42)
From AT&T Broadband, submitting information regarding Cable Internet
Service Installations. (43)
From Steven Keller, regarding censoring of opinions, articles and freedom
of speech in the Gay Community. (44)
From Department of Parking and Traffic, submitting notice that all proposed
items calendared for the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee
agenda for June 14, 2001 have been posted. Files 010933, 010934, 010935
(45)
From San Francisco Unified School District, submitting notice of meeting
to rename Potrero Middle School of the Arts to the Enola Maxwell Middle
School of the Arts on June 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Everett Middle School,
located at 450 Church Street, San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (46)
From Don and Eunice Chee, submitting continued support for the Fire
Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training (NERT) program.
(47)
From concerned citizens, submitting support to ban the sale of fur in
San Francisco. 5 postcards (48)
From Joe Swipe, submitting support for a bike lane on Howard Street.
(49) |