Petitions and
Communications received from September 13 through noon on September
19, for reference by the President to Committee considering related
matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on September 24, 2001.
From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting survey questionnaire
to evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided by the City
Attorney, and to help the City Attorney identify areas where improvements
may be needed. Copy: Each Supervisor (1)
From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding extension of parking
time limits from 2 hours to 4 hours on Portola Drive, between Dorchester
Way and Vicente Street. Copy: Each Supervisor (2)
From Recreation and Park Department, responding to theft of various
landscape materials from San Francisco parks and specifically Cayuga
Playground. (Reference No. 20010813-00) Copy: Each Supervisor (3)
From Kathleen Finnigan, urging opposition to SB 975, regarding definition
and funding of public works projects in California. Copy: Each Supervisor
(4)
From Department of Public Works, regarding the revocation of the existing
Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit at 200 Ocean Avenue. (5)
From California State Association of Counties, submitting opposition
to SB 108, regarding amended legislation that would require counties
to place all prosecutors, public defenders, public defender investigators,
and child support enforcement attorneys in "safety retirement". Copy:
Each Supervisor (6)
From United States Department of Commerce, submitting notice of public
hearings on proposed rule that would put in place or modify protective
regulations for four Evolutionarily Significant Units of threatened
salmon and steelhead in California pursuant to Section 4(d) of the
Endangered Species Act; hearings to be held in September in various
locations (see letter for dates and locations). (7)
From concerned citizens, commenting on the September 11th, 2001 "Attack
on America". 2 Letters (8)
From Chin Chi, regarding his membership on the Animal Control and
Welfare Commission. Copy: Supervisor Ammiano (9)
From Michael and John Nulty, submitting 2 letters entitled "Declaration
regarding Frederick Hobson’s’ membership in "District 6 Democrats".
(10)
From Frederick Hobson, responding to letter from Elissa Eckman, Chair,
Commission of Animal Control and Welfare regarding alleged misinformation
about "Frederick Hobson". (11)
From District 6 Democrats, regarding the passage of the amended version
of the "Dancehall" legislation. Copy: Each Supervisor (12)
From Iranian American Chamber of Commerce, submitting letter of condolences
for the September 11, 2001 "Attack on America" and requesting support
to shield and protect the Iranian American community against paradoxical
injustice. Copy: Each Supervisor (13)
From State Senator Tom Torlakson, submitting notification of Senate
Select Committee Hearing on "Bay Area Infrastructure" on September
19th, 10 a.m. at the Elihu Harris State Building, 1515 Clay Street,
Oakland. Copy: Each Supervisor (14)
From Sue Degener, urging cancellation of the Blue Angels show on October
6, 2001 in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (15)
From Beverly Maloney, suggesting changes be made in the policies and
procedures governing the Employees’ Retirement System service to its
members. Copy: Each Supervisor (16)
From Mark Bronson, commenting that Ron Wilson speaking on behalf of
the San Francisco International Airport owes a written apology to
the disabled and the general aviation community for the deplorable
comments he made on September 13, 2001regarding the "Attack on America".
(17)
From Department of Consumer Assurance, regarding plans for compliance
with the Equal Access to City Services Ordinance. (Reference No. 20010716-006)
Copy: Each Supervisor (18)
From Supervisor Yee, submitting appointment of Eileen Hinds to the
Pedestrian Safety and Street Resurfacing Work Group. Copy: Rules Committee
(19)
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. (20)
From Michael Morris, submitting comment "listen to the voters" regarding
ballot measures pass by the voters, specifically tenancies in common
and resolution to close Golden Gate Park on Saturdays to vehicles.
(21)
From Office of the Controller, regarding Amendment No. 3 to Memorandum
of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Locals
250, 535 and 790. (22)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 21 liquor license for Cecelia Anne Kennedy dba Kennedy
Market at 4600 Third Street. Economic Vitality, Small Business and
Social Policy Committee (23)
From Office of the Controller, regarding funding levels for homeless
programs in the fiscal year 2001/02 budget. (Reference No. 20010730-001)
Copy: Supervisor Daly (24)
From Action for Animals, suggesting that the Commission on Animal
Control and Welfare’s main function is to animal welfare; and hopes
the disagreements between members can be worked out. Copy: Each Supervisor
(25)
From Adam Honeysett, submitting newsletter of information on U.S.
Department of Education activities and events for the month of September
2001. (26)
From Keyvan Tabari, Iranian American Chamber of Commerce, regarding
the September 11, 2001 "Attack on America". (27)
From Arts Commission, submitting grant guidelines for fiscal years
1999/00 and 2000/01, as well as a list of grant recipients and the
amounts awarded for the same time period. (Reference No. 20010813-001)
Copy: Each Supervisor (28)
From Housing Authority, regarding response to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development’s July 19th letter of reprimand which
he states was issued to four commissioners. (Reference No. 20010813-003)
Copy: Supervisor Gonzalez (29)
From Mirna Escobar, submitting information regarding claim of alleged
unpaid wages, overtime and vacation pay while working for MUNI. (30)
From Office of the City Administrator, regarding plans for compliance
with the Equal Access to City Services Ordinance. (Reference No. 20010716-008)
Copy: Supervisor Leno (31)
From Office of the Controller, 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. (32)
From "The Fund for Animals", submitting support for the elimination
of fares presently charged for pets/companion animals that accompany
their owners/guardians on the Muni. (33)
From Planning Department, submitting status update of the Planning
Code violation at the Mint Mall (illegal office uses) at 951-957 Mission
Street. Copy: Supervisor Daly (34)
From Rick DeMartini, urging Americans to step outside their door Friday,
September 14, 2001 at 7 p.m. and light a candle to show the world
that Americans are strong and united together against terrorism. (35)
From Alan Perlman, submitting an update on the development of the
Rivendell school site. Copy: Each Supervisor (36)
From Jeff Rusteen, urging increased funding and training for personnel
and ambulances to effectively respond effectively to a disaster. Copy:
Each Supervisor (37)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 48 liquor license for Mauricio Mejia Salinas dba Club Caliente
at 278 11th Street. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social
Policy Committee (38)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 41 liquor license for Shoopra LLC dba Shoopra at 3301 Buchanan
Street. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small Business and Social Policy
Committee (39)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 21 liquor license for Kuwahara Ikurou dba Montgomery Plaza
Shop at 456 Montgomery Street. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small Business
and Social Policy Committee (40)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 20 liquor license for George Vira Arbid dba Fort Mason
Market at 1701 Greenwich Street. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small Business
and Social Policy Committee (41)
From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting request
for a Type 02 liquor license for Francis Thomas Kehoe dba Thomas Kehoe
Wines at 850 Powell Street. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small Business
and Social Policy Committee (42)
From Office of Contract Administration, submitting the Tropical Hardwood
and Virgin Redwood Ban Implementation Report for fiscal year 2000/01.
(43)
From California Public Utilities Commission, submitting notice from
Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting a change in distribution
level standby rates as required by CPUC Decision No. 01-07-027. (44)
From Baxter Rice Associates, submitting request for transfer of a
Type 52 liquor license from the World Trade Center to 1 Ferry Plaza,
behind the Ferry Building in a space previously occupied by Gabbiano’s
Restaurant to the World Trade Club. Copy: Economic Vitality, Small
Business and Social Policy Committee (45)
From Redevelopment Agency, submitting notice of Workshop on Proposed
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Redevelopment of Parcel 732-A,
located at the northeast corner of Fillmore and Eddy Streets; Western
Addition, A-2 Redevelopment Project Area. (46)
From State Board of Equalization, submitting notice of rescheduled
public hearing on September 26, 2001, Room 121, 450 N Street, Sacramento,
CA at 9:30a.m. to consider proposed adoption of Rule 206, Assessment
of Artificial Satellites, relating to personal property. (47)
From State Board of Equalization, submitting notice of rescheduled
public hearing on September 26, 2001, Room 121, 450 N Street, Sacramento,
CA at 9:30a.m. to consider proposed adoption of Rule 905, Assessment
Electric Generation Facilities. (48)
From State Board of Equalization, submitting notice regarding extension
of time for accepting applications for reduction in assessment under
Section 1603 and 1605 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Copy: Each
Supervisor (49)
From Rick Thurber, commenting on the increase in litter and graffiti
in San Francisco. 5 Letters (50)
From Office of the Mayor, submitting notice of the reorganization
of the Office of Solid Waste Management, which is currently under
the Department of Administrative Services, into the Department of
Environment. Copy: Each Supervisor (51)
From Chooi Eng Grosso, submitting opposition to proposal to close
JFK Drive, in Golden Gate Park to vehicles on Saturdays. Copy: Each
Supervisor (52)
From California State Association of Counties, submitting notice of
removal of opposition to SB 108, regarding amended legislation that
would require counties to place all prosecutors, public defenders,
public defender investigators, and child support enforcement attorneys
in "safety retirement". Copy: Each Supervisor (53)
From Urban Counties Caucus, submitting notice of removal of opposition
to SB 108, regarding amended legislation that would require counties
to place all prosecutors, public defenders, public defender investigators,
and child support enforcement attorneys in "safety retirement". Copy:
Each Supervisor (54)
From Department on the Status of Women, submitting copy of letter
sent to the New York City Commission on the Status of Women with regards
to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 in New York, as well as
those who were affected in Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. (55)
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