Petitions and Communications received from April 25 through noon on May 1, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on May 6, 2002.
From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the feasibility of installing a four-way Stop sign at the intersections of Madrone Avenue and Ulloa Street, and at 16th Avenue and Noriega Street. (Reference No. 20020311-004) Copy: Supervisor Hall(1)
From Japantown Task Force, Inc., expressing concern over the Board of Supervisor’s proposal to declare governance over the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. File 020413 Copy: Each Supervisor(2)
From concerned citizens, requesting the Board of Supervisors conduct an investigation into an attempt being made by some members of the Retirement Board to replace the current investment firm, Cambridge Consultants to Pacific Corporate Group. Copy: Supervisors Ammiano, Gonzalez, McGoldrick, 10 letters(3)
From Public Utilities Commission, regarding grant from the U.S. EPA ($75,000) to fund the feasibility of a decentralized on-site stormwater treatment plant in the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard; requesting it be scheduled before the Health and Human Services Committee as soon as possible. (4)
From Office of the Mayor, regarding City and County General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002-R1 to refinance, at lower interest rates, any outstanding general obligation bonds which produce savings of a least 3% on a net present value basis.Copy: Finance Committee(5)
From Budget Analyst, submitting report identifying the budgeted and actual Salary and Overtime expenditures for each department and their percentages and variances for fiscal year 2000/01 and fiscal year 2001/02, as well as projections of Salary and Overtime expenditures for the current fiscal year. (6)
From Department of Human Services, submitting information on services provided in homeless shelters in San Francisco and the hours of operation of those shelters. (Reference No. 20020219-004) Copy: Supervisor Newsom(7)
From Office of the Controller, regarding nine-month budget status report based on revenues received and appropriations expended through March 31, 2002. Copy: Each Supervisor(8)
From Diane Aubry, submitting copy of letter sent to the Redevelopment Agency thanking Amy Neches, Senior Project Mgr. for obtaining parking spaces for the BMR units at 301 Bryant Street. (9)
From AT&T Broadband, regarding programming adjustment being made to AT&T Broadband’s cable services in the rebuilt areas of San Francisco, effective May 29, 2002.(10)
From Helynna Brooke and Kate Walker, submitting copy of memo sent to Mental Health Board members regarding upcoming Board of Supervisor’s Town Hall and Budget Committee meetings.Copy: Budget Committee(11)
From Linda Zaretsky, Save Our Services Committee, submitting support for full funding for Hospitality House’s Tenderloin Self-Help Center, an agency that provides vital and unduplicated services in the Tenderloin and Central City. Copy: Each Supervisor(12)
From concerned citizens, submitting support for merger of Department of Parking and Traffic and Muni, effective July 1, 2002; as passed by the voters of the City and County of San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor, 4 letters(13)
From Chief Medical Examiner, submitting overtime report, pursuant to Section 18.13 of the Administrative Code.(14)
From Frederick Hobson, submitting an immediate disclosure request for Supervisor Ammiano’s appointment schedule while acting as Supervisor, commencing with January 1, 2001.(15)
From Frederick Hobson, submitting an immediate disclosure request for Supervisor Hall’s appointment schedule while acting as Supervisor, commencing on the day and hour of appointment.(16)
From Mayor’s Office on Homelessness, submitting notice that the Mayor’s Office on Homelessness, Mayor’s Budget Office and Department of Human Services will keep three winter shelter sites open until June 30, 2002. (Reference No. 20020325-001) Copy: Supervisor Ammiano(17)
From Office of the City Attorney, regarding proposed settlement of Pedmount Newsrack Litigation. Files 020464, 020465 and 020466 Copy: Each Supervisor (18)
From Public Utilities Commission, submitting declaration of an emergency for the Main Lift Pumps at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant. Copy: Each Supervisor(19)
From Recreation and Park Department, submitting list of sole source contracts entered into during fiscal year 2000/01.(20)
From Department of Public Works, regarding cost estimates for the construction of a new juvenile hall facility. (Reference Nos. 20020325-011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017 and 018) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval(21)
From Patrick Monette-Shaw, regarding proposed budget cut in HIV/AIDS Housing for fiscal year 2002/03. Copy: Each Supervisor(22)
From Office of the City Attorney, submitting copy of letter sent to the Superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) at the behest of the Board of Supervisors demanding that the GGNRA comply with the terms of the agreement dated April 29, 1975 between the City and the National Park Service relating to the transfer of City land to the United States for inclusion in the GGNRA.(23)
From Planning Department, submitting Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from CEQA Environmental Review for 1346 Folsom and 75 Dore Streets.(24)
From Northwest Bernal Alliance, regarding request from Supervisor Ammiano for new Decaux toilets in several locations in and around Cesar Chavez Street. Copy: Supervisor Ammiano(25)
From Austin Shelton, submitting support for Supervisor Newsom’s homeless plan. Copy: Each Supervisor(26)
From Office of the Assessor-Recorder, regarding the use of Special Assistant positions in City Departments. (Reference No. 20020304-027) Copy: Supervisor Daly (27)
From Muni, submitting report on the justification of employees who worked overtime in excess of 16% of their regularly scheduled straight time, excluding transit operators and transit supervisors; pursuant to Administrative Code Section 18.13-1.(28)
From Office of the Controller, submitting nine-month budget status report for fiscal year 2001/02.(29)
From Office of the Mayor, regarding the use of Special Assistant positions in City Departments. (Reference No. 20020304-069) Copy: Supervisor Daly)(30)
From Dr. Hary Duh, submitting opposition to proposed closure of the impatient pediatric ward at San Francisco General Hospital.(31)
From Peter Warfield, requesting the Board urge the Library Commission to make its top priority books, space for books and open hours. Copy: Each Supervisor(32)
From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposed antenna facility at 5200 Geary Boulevard. 2 letters(33)
From Department of Child Support Services, submitting annual report of membership organizations for the Department in fiscal year 2002/03.(34)
From Trutanich and Michel, LLP, submitting a pre-litigation demand regarding the "Trigger-Lock" Ordinance. (35)
From Valerie Sommer, submitting support to overturn any policy approved by the Recreation and Park Commission that would eliminate off leash dogs at Dolores Park.(36)
From District Attorney, submitting departmental budget information for fiscal year 2002/03. Copy: Budget Committee(37)
From Budget Analyst, submitting acknowledgement of letter from the Planning Department responding to the Budget Analyst draft management audit report.(38)
From Budget Analyst, submitting memorandum regarding City employed public relations personnel.(39)
From Budget Analyst, submitting copy of letter sent to San Francisco Local Homeless Coordinating Board concerning the Budget Analyst’s December 31, 2001 report entitled Survey of the Cost of Direct Services Provided to the Homeless Population.(40)
From Office of the Mayor, submitting request that departments absorb salary increases within the prior year General Fund allocation.(41)
From Pacific Gas and Electric, submitting notice of application for a Gas and Electric Revenue Increase to fund the California Alternate Rates for Energy Program.(42)
From Lane Roth, commenting on the homeless situation in San Francisco.(43)
From Jethro Busch, requesting the Board reconsider proposed Eviction legislation sponsored by Supervisor Daly.File 011575(44)
From Department of Public Health, submitting annual report of membership organizations for the Department in fiscal year 2002/03.(45)
From Thomas Marbois, urging the Board to create legislation that would give hospice care workers free parking in San Francisco.(46)
From City College of San Francisco, regarding the rules and practices regulating the use, installation and removal of wire glass that currently exist for City buildings and private developments. Copy: Supervisor Hall(47)
From Office of the County Clerk, regarding the use of Special Assistant positions in City Departments. (Reference No. 20020304-060) Copy: Supervisor Daly(48)
From Department of Building Inspection, regarding request for legislation prohibiting homeowners from paving over their front yards by amending Section 132(g) of the Planning Code. (Reference No. 20020225-012) Copy: Supervisor Sandoval(49)
From Office of the Controller, regarding Proposition J Certifications for fiscal year 2002/03.(50)
From Marina Neighborhood Association, submitting copy of letter sent to Recreation and Park Commission opposing various concepts included in the Marina Harbor Plan. Copy: Each Supervisor(51)
From Shannon Seaberg, commenting on the recent firing of Tammy Haygood as Director of the Department of Elections. Copy: Each Supervisor(52)
From concerned citizens, submitting opposition to proposed contract between the City and Clear Channel Adshel, Inc.Files 020464, 020465, 020466, 3 letters(53)
From Victor Kirby, submitting opposition to the proposed Home Depot on Bayshore Boulevard. File 011798(54)
From Building Inspection Commission, submitting support for proposed ordinance amending Fire Code Section 9001.1.3 and Housing Code Section 904 to modify the requirements regarding installation of automatic sprinkler systems in residential hotels. File 020443(55)
From concerned citizens, submitting petition requesting Albertson’s Grocery Store at Fulton at Masonic Avenue is issued a liquor license with restrictions. File 020437(56)
From Arts Commission, regarding the use of Special Assistant positions in City Departments.(Reference No. 20020304-023) Copy: Supervisor Daly(57)
From concerned citizens, requesting the Board hold new hearings on animal testing at UCSF and do everything in the Board’s power to compel ECSF to end Stephen Lisberger’s cruel and outdated experiments. Approximately 400 postcards(58)
From concerned citizens, submitting support for full funding (two million dollars) of senior programs in the Department of Aging and Adult Services budget. Approximately 100 postcards(59)
From Frederick Hobson, submitting copy of letter from the Ethics Commission determining that there is no reason to believe that a violation of State or City law relating to campaign finance, lobbying, conflicts of interest or governmental ethics occurred in Ethics Complain No. 19-011212.(60)
From Fahim Shafik, submitting request for an off-sale general liquor license for Anchorage Liquor and Deli at 500 Beach Street, Suite 61. Copy: Neighborhood Services and Recreation Committee(61)
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