Petitions and
Communications received from September 20 through noon on September
26, for reference by the President to Committee considering related
matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on October 1, 2001.
From Department of Building Inspection, regarding the possible uses
of fire-resistive paints (intumescent paint) for the supplementary
protection of buildings in the City of San Francisco. (Reference No.
20010423-004) Copy: Supervisor Maxwell (1)
From Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, submitting notice that the
funding provided in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted
by the Board of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet
service levels as proposed to the Board. (2)
From Office of the Board of Trustees, submitting notice of hearing
on educating the workforce for the new economy. Copy: Each Supervisor
(3)
From Department of Human Services, submitting modification (rate reduction
from the previously proposed rate per hour) to the Addus Healthcare
contract. File 011561, Copy: Supervisors Leno, Peskin, Gonzalez (4)
From Juvenile Probation Department, regarding plans for compliance
with the Equal Access to City Services Ordinance. (Reference No. 20010716-012)
Copy: Supervisor Leno (5)
From Marina Small Craft Harbor Advisory Committee, requesting support
for the Committee’s attempt to obtain some reasonable action and accountability
for the management, repair and rebuilding of the Marina Harbor. Copy:
Each Supervisor (6)
From the Redevelopment Agency and the Port of San Francisco, submitting
progress report on the development of Rincon Park. (Reference No.
20010820-006) Copy: Supervisor Daly (7)
From Janet Cochrane, regarding her unpleasant experience with 2 Muni
drivers. Copy: Each Supervisor (8)
From U.S. Small Business Administration, submitting notice of two
tax classes in Spanish for small business owners on October 3 and
October 10, 2001 at 6 p.m. at SBA’s Entrepreneur Center located at
455 Market Street, 6th Floor in San Francisco. (9)
From Office of Citizen Complaints, submitting notice that the funding
provided in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board
of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet service levels
as proposed to the Board; until notified of the City’s receipt of
any POBAR/SB90 payment on OCC’s pending claim(s), at which time a
supplemental request will be made. (10)
From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice that the funding provided
in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed
to the Board. (11)
From Muni, submitting notice that the funding provided in the budget
for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors is
adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed to
the Board. (12)
From Police Department, submitting notice that the funding provided
in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed
to the Board. (13)
From State Department of Health Services, regarding the county allocation
for the California Healthcare for Indigents Program/Rural Health Services
Program, for fiscal year 2001/02. (14)
From Celia Price, submitting her appreciation for the Neighborhood
Emergency Response Team (NERT) program given by the Fire Department.
(15)
From California Policy Research Center, submitting newsletter regarding
"Water Governance in the San Francisco Bay Area: Challenges and Opportunities".
(16)
From Public Utilities Commission, submitting request for release of
reserved funds for the position of Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure,
officially titled, 0954, Deputy Director IV. (17)
From Public Utilities Commission, regarding the feasibility of replicating
Oakland’s Recycled Water Program in San Francisco. (Reference No.
20010806-002) Copy: Supervisor Maxwell (18)
From California Redevelopment Association, submitting notice of the
California Redevelopment Association’s Introduction to Redevelopment
Seminar, to be held October 4 & 5, 2001 in San Jose, CA. Copy: Each
Supervisor (19)
From Board of Appeals, submitting notice that the funding provided
in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
is adequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed
to the Board. (20)
From Police Department, regarding thief of plants in City parks. (Reference
No. 20010813-009) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval (21)
From Rick Thurber, commenting on the increase in litter and graffiti
in San Francisco. 6 Letters (22)
From Planning Department, submitting Certificate of Determination
of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review for Interim Zoning
Controls proposed to prohibit the installation or placement of new
wireless telecommunication facilities on certain properties within
the City of San Francisco for a six-month period; after approval of
proposed legislation by the Board. (23)
From Department of Public Works, submitting approval of tentative/parcel
map for 63 Karen Court. (24)
From County Clerk, submitting list of sole source contracts for fiscal
year 2000/01. (25)
From Superior Court, submitting lawsuit, by Winchell Hayward (plaintiff/petitioner)
challenging the legality of the expenditure of $90,000 in taxpayer
funds on a contract between the San Francisco Local Agency Formation
Commission and E.J. Simpson by which Simpson is to prepare a report
on the MUD measure that will appear on the November 6, 2001 ballot.
(26)
From Youth Commission, urging support for the removal of language
that permits the Delinquency Prevention Commission to function without
youth representation. File 011450, Copy: Each Supervisor (27)
From Public Utilities Commission, submitting annual report regarding
progress in implementing the recommendations of the Bureau of State
Audits. Copy: Each Supervisor (28)
From Public Utilities Commission, regarding the installation of a
water meter at the community garden located at the corner of Los Palmos
and Forester. (Reference No. 20010820-011) Copy: Supervisor Hall (29)
From Association of Bay Area Governments, regarding procedures to
be followed for the election of President and Vice President of the
Association of Bay Area Governments. Copy: Each Supervisor (30)
From Ethics Commission, submitting Third Quarter Summary of Earnings
and Activity of Campaign Consultants registered with the City during
the period of June 1, 2001 through August 31, 2001; including a press
release regarding the same. (31)
From State Department of Child Support Services, submitting notice
entitled "Guidelines for Visits by Qualified Business Partners". (32)
From Blanche Groves Vaughn, submitting support for Congresswomen Barbara
Lee’s position regarding vote against giving President Bush the power
to use force against the terrorists in response to the unfortunate
tragedy of September 11, 2001. (33)
From concerned citizens, regarding the September 11, 2001 "Attack
on America". 5 Letters (34)
From Sylvia Lynch, submitting opposition to appointment of Pat Martel
as General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
(35)
From John Jenkel, submitting newsletter entitled "Abuse News from
The Center for the Preservation of Horses", Edition #7, dated September
23, 2001. (36)
From concerned citizens, submitting support for the removal of Commissioner
Eckman from the Animal Control and Welfare Commission. 2 Letters (37)
From concerned citizens, regarding the Animal Control and Welfare
Commission’s support of the "pet policy" as published by the San Francisco
Dog Owners Group. 2 Letters (38)
From Frederick Hobson, commenting on June Wilson’s duties as Secretary
of the Animal Control and Welfare Commission. (39)
From Frederick Hobson, commenting on several issues, including: a
civil lawsuit for a temporary restraining order for the Nulty twins,
membership in the Tenants Association Coalition, and attempts by the
Nulty twins to have Frederick Hobson removed from office. (40)
From Senate Select Committee on CALFED, submitting report on the CALFED
Bay-Delta Water Program which focuses on the status of water storage
in California and how the CALFED Program is addressing this issue.
(41)
From District Attorney, submitting notice that the funding provided
in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
is inadequate for the department to meet service levels as proposed
to the Board; and anticipates that the department may request a supplemental
appropriation to cover expenses related to the prosecution of Robert
Noel and Marjorie Knoller as there is a change in venue for this case.
(42)
From State Department of Child Support Services, submitting notice
entitled "Adoption of Emergency Regulations - Case Intake". (43)
From Public Utilities Commission, submitting a cost benefit analysis
of using an epoxy system versus the Metacrylics system for resurfacing
Sutro Reservoir (Midtown Terrace Reservoir). (Reference No. 20010716-001)
Copy: Supervisor Hall (44)
From Recreation and Park Department, submitting notice that the funding
provided in the budget for fiscal year 2001/02 as adopted by the Board
of Supervisors is adequate for the department to meet service levels
as proposed to the Board. (45)
From Department of Public Works, regarding the South of Market Business
Improvement Group. Copy: Supervisor Daly (46)
From Department of Public Works, submitting decision of hearing held
on September 19, 2001 for a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment at 1701-1703
Leavenworth Street. (47)
From Police Department, regarding integrating databases of stolen
motor vehicles for the purpose of coordinating recovery of vehicles
and to prevent the erroneous issue of citations. (Reference No. 2001079-009)
Copy: Supervisor Yee (48)
From Department of Building Inspection, submitting two cellular antenna
permit applications filed for the following addresses: 590 Bay Street
and 490 2nd Street. (Reference No. 20000403-002) Copy: Supervisor
Yee (49)
From Joseph Carcione, submitting support for adoption of the San Francisco
Firefighters "Memorandum of Understanding". Copy: Each Supervisor
(50)
From United Tenants of 381 Turk Street, responding to correspondence
from John and Michael Nulty regarding United Tenants of 381 Turk Street
and the groups coordinator, Frederick Hobson. (51)
From Veterans Affairs Commission, submitting correspondence supporting
the constitutional rights of all groups, organizations and individuals
that wish to participate in the San Francisco Veterans Day Parade.
Copy: Each Supervisor (52)
From Veterans Affairs Commission, submitting meeting minutes for September
10, 2001. Copy: Each Supervisor (53)
From SF Recycle, regarding National Pollution Prevention Week of September
17-23, 2001. Copy: Each Supervisor (54)
From Dalisay Bocobo-Balunsat, submitting information regarding the
Philippine American Cultural Celebration. (55)
From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposed legislation
requiring all City agencies to give a 24-hour notice to homeless people
before confiscating their personal property. 2 Letters (56) |