Board of Supervisors Agenda: January 7, 2002

Full Board Agendas Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 AGENDA Monday, January 7, 2002 2:00 PM Regular Meeting TOM AMMIANO, PRESIDENT CHRIS DALY, MATT GONZALEZ, TONY HALL, MARK LENO, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, GAVIN NEWSOM, AARON PESKIN, GERARDO SANDOVAL, LELAND Y. YEE Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Motion to approve the October 22, October 29, November 5, and November 13, 2001, Meeting Minutes. AGENDA CHANGES COMMUNICATIONS Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include the following documents: 1) Legislation 2) Budget Analyst report 3) Legislative Analyst report 4) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report 5) Public correspondence These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk. Receipt of the Official Statement of Vote for the December 11, 2001 Election, from the Director of Elections. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of Supervisors and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Items 1 through 10 Recommendations of the Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee Present: Supervisors Daly, McGoldrick 1. 011940 [Settlement Of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Mirant Potrero L.L.C. on June 19, 2001 in United States District Court - Northern District of California, Case No. C-01-2356 PJH; entitled City and County of San Francisco, et al., v. Mirant Potrero L.L.C.; which settlement provides that Mirant will pay the City $100,000, and that Mirant will not operate the Peaker units located at the Potrero Power Plant, known as Units 4, 5, and 6, beyond their permitted operational hours of 877 hours per year, except as expressly permitted by or pursuant to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Rule 9-9, Mirant’s permits, and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations and order. (City Attorney) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 2. 012034 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peter Roybal against the City and County of San Francisco for $120,000, with Roybal agreeing to be barred from future City employment; the lawsuit was filed on February 9, 2000, in Superior Court, State of California, Case No. 309-821; entitled Roybal v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 3. 012036 [Gift Acceptance from Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library] Resolution authorizing the Public Library to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $12,000 from the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library to purchase materials related to the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. (Public Library) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 4. 012077 [Settlement of Claim] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Alma Taylor against San Francisco for $75,000; claim was filed on 01-31-2001; additional material terms of said settlement are the signing of full and final release and dismissal of the City and County of San Francisco. (City Attorney) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 5. 012117 [Extension of Agreement for Additional 18-Month Tolling of Statute of Limitations Governing Administrative Proceeding or Suit] Resolution approving the City Attorney’s entry into an Extension of Tolling Agreement governing administrative proceeding or suit by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Casmalia Resources Site Steering Committee effective December 7, 2001. (City Attorney) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 6. 012140 [Grant - Juvenile Accountability Block Program] Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Criminal Justice Council to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $592,198 from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning (OCJP) for the purpose of implementing local juvenile justice accountability measures through the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program (JAIBG). (Mayor) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? Recommendation of the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly, Peskin 7. 010787 [Howard Street Bike Lane] Supervisor Daly Resolution establishing a striped bicycle lane on Howard Street between 5th Street and 11th Street, excluding a 200-foot stretch east of 9th Street; authorizing the Department of Parking and Traffic to convert the part-time tow-away zone to full-time parking. 11/19/2001, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Daly submitted a substitute resolution bearing new title. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? Recommendations of the Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Gonzalez, Hall, Ammiano 8. 000793 [Appointment] Resolution appointing Kelly Jensen, term ending April 30, 2002, to the Animal Control & Welfare Commission. Kelly Jensen, succeeding Sheila Martin, seat 7, must be licensed veterinarian, for the unexpired portion of a two-year term ending April 30, 2002. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 9. 012086 [Appointment] Resolution appointing Christine Smith, term ending June 1, 2002, to the Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force, residency requirement waived. Christine Smith (residency requirement waived), succeeding Shawna Virago, resigned, seat 10, must be a member of the transgender community, for the unexpired portion of a two year term ending June 1, 2002. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 10. 012122 [Appointment] Resolution appointing Brian Wetzel, term to be determined, to the Emergency Room Diversion Task Force. Brian Wetzel, new position, seat 15, must represent labor, term to be determined. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? Questions on the Consent Agenda are on final passage, first reading, or adoption, as indicated:______________________________________________ REGULAR AGENDA UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recommendations of the Public Health and Environment Committee Present: Supervisors Maxwell, Leno 11. 010491 [Expanding the authority of the Department of Animal Care and Control to issue dog licenses and enter into agreements with pet-related businesses and animal welfare organizations to issue Supervisors Leno, Maxwell, Peskin Ordinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by amending sections 41, 41.2, 41.4, 41.5, 41.15, 41.19, 41.20 and 41.22 to: (1) expand the authority of the Department of Animal Care and Control to issue dog licenses; (2) authorize the Director of Animal Care and Control to enter into agreements with persons and entities, including but not limited to, veterinarians, retailers of pet supplies and pet services and animal welfare organizations, to accept applications for, and issue dog licenses; and (3) make miscellaneous technical corrections and delete references to obsolete code sections and terms; and amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending section 221.3 to specify that dog license fees collected by the Department of Animal Care and Control be delivered to the San Francisco Animal Control and Welfare Fund. 12/17/2001, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? 12. 011796 [Transportation of Aggregate Materials] Supervisors Maxwell, Leno, Daly Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding a new Chapter 12T to require City Departments and contractors operating vehicles carrying dirt and other aggregate material to cover the load to prevent the entrainment of particulate material into the air during the transportation of such materials within San Francisco. 12/17/2001, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? Recommendation of the Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Gonzalez, Hall, Ammiano 13. 011909 [Municipal Election] Supervisors Peskin, Daly Ordinance amending Municipal Code, Elections Code by adding Section 970 to prohibit the giving or receiving of anything of value in consideration of voting, refraining from voting, or voting for or against a candidate or measure at a municipal election. 12/17/2001, PASSED ON FIRST READING. Question: Shall this Ordinance be FINALLY PASSED? NEW BUSINESS Recommendation of the Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee Present: Supervisors Daly, McGoldrick 14. 011675 [Investigations and Grounds for Administrative Debarment] Supervisor Peskin Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 6 to clarify and update requirements for the solicitation of quotes under subsection 6.21(B); to clarify requirements for modifications to construction contracts under subsection 6.22(H); to add a nonabrogation clause to subsection 6.22(M); to correct the statutory references in section 6.40; to add a nonabrogation clause to subsection 6.42(E); to add a new section 6.8 severability clause; to add a new subsection 6.42(F), requiring that modifications for professional service contracts be in writing; to add an investigation requirement for violations of Chapter 6; and to extend the grounds upon which the City and County may determine a contractor to be nonresponsible to civil or criminal violations against any government entity relevant to the contractor’s ability to comply with or perform under the terms and conditions of its contract with the City and County. Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? Recommendations of the Finance Committee Present: Supervisors Leno, Peskin, Maxwell 15. 012185 [SFUSD not provide information regarding 2002 Bond funds] Supervisors Ammiano, McGoldrick, Leno, Maxwell Ordinance amending the San Francisco Administrative Code by adding Section 10.19-4 to require specified City departments to notify the Board of Supervisors if the San Francisco Unified School District does not provide quarterly written reports to the City on the status of the use of the 2002 school bond proceeds, as required, and to require the School District to provide the City with a written timeline and expenditure plans for each of the projects to be funded with 2002 bond funds prior to the appropriation of the bond funds in order to determine whether the appropriations of these bond funds are necessary and/or appropriate. Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 16. 012180 [Extending Cooperative Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy] Resolution approving and authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into the 14th modification to the Cooperative Agreement with the Navy to extend the Cooperative Agreement to September 30, 2002 for an additional amount of Navy reimbursement not to exceed $145,000, retroactive to October 1, 2001. (Mayor) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 17. 012190 [2002 SFUSD General Obligation Bond Sale] Supervisors Ammiano, Peskin, McGoldrick, Leno, Maxwell Resolution authorizing and directing the sale of not to exceed $29,480,000 City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Educational Facilities Bonds, 1997 - San Francisco Unified School District), Series 2002_; prescribing the form and terms of said Bonds; authorizing the execution, authentication and registration of said Bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; approving the forms of Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form and execution of the official statement relating thereto; approving the form and execution of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; approving modifications to documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? Recommendations of the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee Present: Supervisors McGoldrick, Daly, Peskin 18. 001945 [Woodburning Fireplaces] Supervisor Daly Ordinance amending Chapter 31, of the San Francisco Building Code by adding Section 3102.8 to ban the installation of nonapproved woodburning fireplaces and similar devices in new and remodeled buildings and by prohibiting the use of certain fuels in a woodburning appliance; exemptions are provided for woodburning appliances that are designed primarly for food preparation in new or existing restaurants or bakeries, and historic woodburning appliances installed historic structures; adopting findings. 12/18/2000, SUBSTITUTED. Supervisor Becerril submitted a substitute ordinance bearing new title. Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 19. 011638 [Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District Zoning Code Amendment] Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, McGoldrick Ordinance amending the Planning Code by adding Section 249.22 to create Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District that prohibits residential, live/work and office uses and adopting findings pursuant to Section 101.1. Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 20. 011639 [Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District Zoning Map Amendment] Supervisors Ammiano, Maxwell, McGoldrick Ordinance adopting changes in property use classification by amending the zoning maps of the City and County of San Francisco for Industrial (M-2, M-1 and CM) zones in the area bounded by Bayshore Boulevard, Third Street, Evans Avenue, Rankin Street, Phelps Street, Oakdale Avenue, Selby Street and Helena Street. (Preliminary Negative Declaration dated June 22, 2001, Case No. 2001.0602ETZ; Planning Commission Resolution No. 16224 adopted September 6, 2001, recommending amendment of the Industrial Protection Zone - Special Use District; companion measure to File 011638.) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 21. 012029 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk - Portions of Howard and Minna Streets] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1553 to change the official sidewalk width on portions of Howard and Minna Streets between 4th and 5th Streets; making findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 22. 012030 [Changing Official Width of Sidewalk - California Street between Montgomery Street] Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled "Regulating the Width of Sidewalks" by adding thereto Section No. 1554 to change the official sidewalk width on the north side of California Street between Montgomery Street and 137’ westerly; making findings pursuant to City Planning Code Section 101.1; and requiring relocation, modification, or both of facilities affected by the sidewalk width changes. (Public Works Department) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? 23. 012080 [Zoning Map Change] Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco for properties generally described as Assessor’s Block 713, Lot 33, and Assessor’s Block 720, Lots 35 and 36, located on the southwestern portion of the block bounded by O’Farrell (a.k.a. Starr King Way), and Franklin Streets, to change the Height and Bulk District Classification from 240-E and 80-B to 240-B Height and Bulk District and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) (Planning Comission Resolution No. 16233 adopted September 13, 2001, Case No. 2000.961Z; Final Negative Declaration adopted and issued on September 13, 2001.) (Supervisor Daly dissenting in Committee.) Question: Shall this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING? Recommendations of the Rules Committee Present: Supervisors Gonzalez, Hall, Ammiano 24. 011797 [Mandating Police Crisis Intervention Training and Semiannual Reporting.] Supervisor Ammiano Resolution urging the Police Commission and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to mandate a Police Crisis Intervention training for the San Francisco Police Department Officers, and requiring semiannual reporting, beginning in June of 2002, regarding the status and success of the training. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 25. 012087 [Appointment] Resolution apppointing Thomas Schulz, term ending January 1, 2004, to the Elections Commission. Thomas Schulz, new position, seat 1, must be a representative of the general public, for a new five-year term ending January 1, 2004. (Supervisor Gonzalez dissenting in Committee.) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? COMMITTEE REPORTS Reports from committees, if any, recommending emergency or urgent measures. From Rules Committee The following item will be considered by the Rules Committee at a Special meeting on January 7, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. The Chair intends to request the committee to send the following item to the Board as a committee report. 26. 012219 [Declaration of November 6, 2001 Election Results] Resolution declaring the results of the November 6, 2001 Consolidated Municipal Election. (Elections Department) 12/17/2001, REFERRED to Rules Committee. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 27. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS Roll call for introduction of ordinances, resolutions, charter amendments, requests for hearings, letters of inquiry, and letters of request to the City Attorney. 28. PUBLIC COMMENT An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, including items being considered today which have not been considered by a Board committee and excluding items which have been considered by a Board committee. Members of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak, except that public speakers using translation assistance will be allowed to testify for twice the amount of the public testimony time limit. If simultaneous translation services are used, speakers will be governed by the public testimony time limit applied to APPROVAL OF REQUESTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST These items may be introduced by any Supervisor seeking analysis from the Office of the Legislative Analyst on introduced legislation and for the purpose of providing assistance to Board of Supervisors’ task forces and advisory committees. Requests to the Legislative Analyst shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. 29. 012215 [Legislative Analyst Request] Supervisor Yee Motion asking the Legislative Analyst to produce a report that identifies persons nominated and appointed to City Boards and Commissions. The report should include: (1) data on gender, age, ethnicity, and term of appointment; and (2) all persons whether current or past from January 1, 1999 to the present. 12/17/2001, CONTINUED. 12/17/01 - Supervisor Yee moved to continue to January 7, 2002, meeting. Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE These measures are introduced for adoption without committee reference. A unanimous vote is required for adoption of a resolution today. Any Supervisor may require any resolution to go to committee. Items 30 through 45 30. 012240 [Removal of Boy Scout Language] Supervisor Leno Resolution urging the United States Congress to remove language from the federal education bill regarding the Boy Scouts. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 31. 012241 [Request for Exemption from State Statue-Shopping Carts] Supervisor Newsom Resolution urging the California State Legislature to exempt the City and County of San Francisco from the requirements of Section 22435.7 of the Business and Professions Code, limiting the ability of local governments to establish requirements for recovery and retrieval of abandoned Shopping and Laundry Carts. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 32. 012242 [Closure of Select Decaux Automatic Pay Toilets] Supervisor Newsom Resolution directing the San Francisco Police Department and the Department of Public Works to jointly develop a Pilot Program in which four Decaux Automatic Pay toilets sites shall close during the recommended hours of 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM in order to mitigate the illegal use of Decaux Automatic Pay Toilets for shelter and/or for illegal activity, including drug use, prostitution and acts of vandalism. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 33. 012243 [Accuracy and Fairness Addition to California State History Framework] Supervisor Yee Resolution urging the California State Department of Education to establish in the California State History Framework fair and accurate standards in the portrayal of the atrocities against the Chinese during the Sino-Japanese War. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 34. 012244 [Commend - Native American Health Center] Supervisor Leno Resolution commending the Native American Health Center and Friendship House Association of American Indians. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 35. 012245 [Commend - Senator Dianne Feinstein] Supervisors Sandoval, Yee, Newsom Resolution commending Senator Dianne Feinstein for introducing legislation to amend the Aviation Security Bill to allow lawful permanent residents who are eligible to become U.S. citizens within one year to remain in their current positions. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 36. 012246 [Commendation] Supervisors Sandoval, Newsom Resolution commending the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California, the San Mateo Legal Aid Society and the City of Daly City for sponsoring a citizenship workshop to enable airport security screeners to maintain employment in their current positions once the Federal Aviation Security Bill is implemented. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 37. 012247 [Commendation] Supervisors Sandoval, Newsom Resolution commending the Airport Commission and the Regional Director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service for sponsoring citizenship workshops to enable airport security screeners to maintain employment in their current positions once the Federal Aviation Security Bill is implemented. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 38. 012248 [Commend - Raymond Zeng] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending Raymond Zeng for winning the "Using Water Wisely - It’s A Way of Life" poster contest. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 39. 012249 [Commend - Nguyen Le] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending Nguyen Le for winning the "Using Water Wisely - It’s A Way of Life" poster contest. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 40. 012250 [Commend - Joshua Duhon] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending Joshua Duhon for winning the "Using Water Wisely - It’s A Way of Life" poster contest. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 41. 012251 [Commend - Robert Li] Supervisor Sandoval Resolution commending Robert Li for winning the "Using Water Wisely - It’s A Way of Life" poster contest. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 42. 012229 [Board Off-site Meetings] Supervisor Ammiano Motion ordering the City and School District Committee meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held at the Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, Board of Education, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco, on January 16, 2002, at 3:00 P.M. and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare the proper notices and postings. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 43. 012233 [Needle Exchange Emergency] Supervisors Ammiano, Newsom, Yee, Leno, Daly, Peskin, McGoldrick, Maxwell Motion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program. 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 44. 012257 [Eminent Domain Public Hearing, 155 Fifth Street] Supervisor Ammiano Motion directing the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on January 14, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., to consider adopting a Resolution of Necessity in connection with a proposal to acquire by by eminent domain a temporary construction easement on easterly portions of 155 Fifth Street in Assessor’s Block 3724, Lot 066, in San Francisco, for completing construction of the Moscone Center Expansion Project. (Companion measure to Files 012238, 012258.) 12/17/2001, REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Question: Shall this Motion be ADOPTED? 45. 020006 [Declaration of December 11, 2001 Election Results] Resolution declaring the results of the December 11, 2001 Municipal Run-off Election. (Elections Department) Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? Questions on the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda:_________________________________________ 46. IMPERATIVE AGENDA Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph M. Brown Act, introduced today, not on the printed agenda. For such resolutions to be considered, the Board must first adopt the Serious Injury Finding or the Purely Commendatory Finding and the Brown Act Finding. Each motion requires 8 votes or a unanimous 6 or 7. A unanimous vote is required for the resolution(s). [Serious Injury Finding] Motion that the Board find that for the resolution(s) being considered at this time "the need to take action is so imperative as to threaten serious injury to the public interest if action is deferred to a later meeting." [Purely Commendatory Finding] Motion that the Board find that the resolution(s) being considered at this time are purely commendatory. [Brown Act Finding] Motion that the Board find by roll call vote that for the resolutions being considered at this time there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action came to the attention of the City and County of San Francisco after the agenda was posted. [Imperative Resolutions, if any] OFF-AGENDA LEGISLATION PROPOSED ORDINANCES Proposed ordinances received from December 13, 2001 through noon on January 2, 2002, for reference by President to appropriate committee on January 7, 2002. 020002 [Changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from a Category V Building to a Category III building] Ordinance changing the designation of 572 Folsom Street from Category V (Unrated) to Category III (Contributory) pursuant to Article 11 of the Planning Code. (Planning Department) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. 020004 [Appointing Road Commissioner] Ordinance appointing Edwin M. Lee, Director of Public Works, Road Commissioner for the City and County of San Francisco, and repealing Ordinance 447-96. (Public Works Department) 12/24/2001, SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Scheduled for public hearing before Board January 28, 2002. 020007 [Settlement of Lawsuit] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the attorneys’ fees and costs in the matter of Fontanilla and County of San Francisco for $105,000. The lawsuit was filed on October 28, 1996, in United States District Court, Case No. C96-3916 JAS; entitled Fontanilla v. City and County of San Francisco, et al. (City Attorney) 1/2/2002, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Audit, Labor and Government Efficiency Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS Proposed resolutions received from December 13, 2001 through noon on January 2, 2002, for reference by President to appropriate committee on January 7, 2002. 012230 [Transfer of approval authority of the Substance Abuse & Crime Prevention Act county plan from the Board of Supervisors to the Department of Public Health] Resolution delegating approval authority of the Substance Abuse & Crime Prevention Act of 2000 county plan to the Department of Public Health, in accordance with §9515b(3), Title 9, California Code of Regulations. (Public Health Department) 12/13/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 012232 [California Energy Commission Grant] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant from the California Energy Commission in the amount of $265,000 to support lighting and HVAC retrofits at City facilities and waiving inclusion of indirect costs in the grant budget. (Public Utilities Commission) 12/13/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 012259 [Improving the system of care for seriously mentally ill residents of San Francisco, including Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), to accept and expend federal SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant funds in the total amount of $3,198,952 from the State Department of Mental Health (SDMH) to improve the system of care for seriously emotionally disturbed children and severely mentally ill adults in San Francisco, including those with a diagnosis of a dual disorder of mental illness and substance abuse; for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. (Public Health Department) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the January 8, 2002, meeting. 012260 [Determining effectiveness of condom skills building demonstrations in reducing HIV/STD infections in study participants] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively a grant in the amount of $315,828 for the first year of a three year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for HIV prevention intervention research on the efficacy of condom skills building and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of September 30, 2001 to September 29, 2002. (Public Health Department) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the January 8, 2002, meeting. 012261 [Coordinating data collection, testing, counseling, referrals, and blood collection and transport at community sites for HIV and HCV prevention] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept and expend retroactively one-time funds in the amount of $65,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supplemental to the CDC Prevention Cooperative Agreement U62/CCU902017-16-2 to reduce HIV and HCV risk behaviors of injection drug users and others at risk for hepatitis C and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds; for the period of January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. (Public Health Department) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the January 8, 2002, meeting. 012262 [Coordinated and comprehensive services for youth engaged in or at high risk of committing juvenile crime] Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) to accept and expend retroactively funds in the amount of $353,022 for the first year of a three year grant from the California Department of Mental Health (CDMH) and the San Francisco Private Industry Council (SFPIC) to reduce youth violence and substance abuse in San Francisco; for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002. (Public Health Department) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. Department requests this item be scheduled for consideration at the January 8, 2002, meeting. 012263 [Adopting the City’s Telecommunications Plan] Resolution adopting the Telecommunications Plan, as adopted and forwarded by the San Francisco Telecommunications Commission, as the City’s Telecommunications Plan. (Telecommunications and Information Services) 12/17/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Utilities and Deregulation Committee. 012264 [Agreement to Purchase Lots 25 & 26 in Assessor Block 6188] Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of real property located on Alberta Street in Visitacion Valley, to retain as public open space for a purchase price of $240,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 012280 [Agreement to Purchase Property Rights in Assessor Block 3767, Portion of Lot 4] Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of a permanent easement located at the southwest corner of Main and Bryant Streets for the Bay Bridge Pump Station for a purchase price of $650,000; adopting findings that the conveyance is exempt from Environmental Review and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution. (Real Estate Department) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 012281 [Airport Concession Lease] Resolution approving a lease and operating agreement for operating the Self Service Luggage Cart Program, Between Smarte Carte, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, Acting by and through its Airport Commission. (Airport Commission) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 012282 [2002 Water Revenue Bonds Issuance] Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $164,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco water revenue bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; affirming covenants contained in the indenture pursuant to which the water revenue bonds are issued; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 012283 [2002 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds Issuance] Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco water revenue refunding bonds to be issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; affirming covenants contained in the indenture pursuant to which the water revenue refunding bonds are issued; and authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith; and related matters. (Public Utilities Commission) 12/19/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020001 [Amendment to Paratransit Broker Agreement] Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Paratransit Broker Agreement, to improve the ramped taxi program by leasing 24 ramped minivans to the Broker to be subleased to taxicab companies participating in the Paratransit Program, with guaranteed lease payments in the form of paratransit trips provided at no cost to the City; and to make other amendments updating the Agreement. (Public Transportation Commission) 12/21/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Finance Committee. 020003 [Grant of up to $500,000 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for clean-up of illegal dumping sites in San Francisco] Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for clean-up of illegal dumping sites in San Francisco. (Public Works Department) 12/31/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Health and Environment Committee. 020005 [Awarding the Management Agreement for the Golden Gateway Garage to Five Star Parking/Elite Parking, Joint Venture] Resolution approving the award of the Management Agreement for the Golden Gateway Garage to Five Star Parking/Elite Parking, Joint Venture. (Parking and Traffic Department) 12/31/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee. PROPOSED MOTIONS Proposed motions received from December 13, 2001 through noon on January 2, 2002, for reference by President to appropriate committee on January 7, 2002. 012274 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005. (Mayor) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 012275 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission. (Mayor) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 012276 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for term ending January 15, 2005. (Mayor) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 012277 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2004. (Mayor) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 012278 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission. (Mayor) 1/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 012279 [Appointment - Public Utilities Commission] Motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission, for term ending January 15, 2004. (Mayor) 12/18/2001, RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee. With direction to report back to Board by January 14, 2002. 020011 [Petitions and Communications] Petitions and Communications received from December 13 through noon on December 19, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on January 7, 2002. From Office of the Controller, Audits Division, submitting report concerning the performance audit of the Department of Administrative Services’ Real Estate Division. (1) From Douglas Loranger, filing notice of appeal for 2801-2825 California Street from action of City Planning Commission. (2) From Patrick Wm. Connally, submitting an open letter to the California Legislature on Funding, Freedom and Community Living for people of all ages and types of disabilities. (3) From Department of Public Works, submitting notice that dust masks are issued to employees for comfort at locations and work sites where conditions require them. (Reference No. 20011029-012) Copy: Supervisor Yee (4) From Department of Building Inspection, submitting five cellular antenna permit applications filed for the following addresses: 185 Berry Street (2 permits filed), 488 Bryant Street, 1435 San Bruno Avenue, 2700 45th Avenue. (Reference No. 20000403-002) Copy: Supervisor Yee (5) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting correspondence and attachments showing the investment activity (for fiscal year to date) of the portfolios under management. (6) From John Cailleau, commenting on various homeless issues. (7) From Grants for the Arts, submitting general funding allocations for fiscal year 2001/02. (Reference No. 20011203-001) Copy: Supervisor Daly (8) From concerned citizens, submitting support for the elimination of motorcycle tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge. 7 Letters (9) From Quinn Cooper, commenting on the increase in litter and graffiti in San Francisco. 5 Letters (10) From Office of the Controller, submitting data related to vacant positions in City departments. (Reference No. 20011113-006) Copy: Supervisor Hall (11) From Building Inspection Commission, regarding proposed legislation banning the installation of non-approved wood-burning fireplaces and similar devices in new and remodeled buildings and by prohibiting the use of certain fuels in a wood-burning appliance. File 001945, Copy: Supervisor Daly (12) From The Juana Briones Heritage Foundation, submitting support for placing the Statues of Carlos III and Juan Bautista de Anza on Dolores Street near Mission Dolores Church. File 011225 (13) From Real Estate Division, submitting report on whether the City, as a significant user of local real estate, is in a position to work with landlords, properly owners and City departments to negotiate and/or renegotiate deals that are reflective of current market conditions. (Reference No. 20011113-009) Copy: Supervisor Leno (14) From Office of the City Attorney, regarding the steps San Francisco must follow to finalize the results of the November 2001 election. File 012219, Copy: Each Supervisor (15) From Redevelopment Agency, submitting annual reports for Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, (1999/2000, 2000/2001) as well as the draft of next season’s narrative, which will accompany their budget for fiscal year 2002/2003. (16) From the Arts Commission, submitting the following documents: The Macdougall assessment on ArtHouse and the Controller’s financial reports of the cultural centers, the responses by the cultural center directors to the recommendations in those reports, and the follow-up reports by the Controller on the status of the original recommendations. (Reference No. 20011203-002) Copy: Supervisor Daly (17) From Cynthia Travis, submitting opposition to the FCC’s decision to allow NBC to change its San Francisco affiliate from KRON (Channel 4) to KNTV (Channel 11) as of January 2002. (18) From Jerry Darrow, regarding issuance of building permits in San Francisco. File 011112 (19) From California State Association of Counties, submitting copy of the 2001 California State Association of Counties Annual Report (20) From California State Association of Counties, submitting copy of the 2001 Challenge Awards Directory for the California State Association of Counties. (21) From Office of the Treasurer, submitting the Cash Difference and Overage Funds report for the period ending November 30, 2001. (22) From Adult Probation Department, submitting status report regarding audit recommendations from the Controller’s Office on the Adult Probation Department. Copy: Supervisors Daly, McGoldrick (23) From Department of Public Works, regarding the costs associated with the retrieval and storage of shopping carts. (Reference No. 20011029-003) Copy: Supervisor Gonzalez (24) From Public Utilities Commission, submitting summary of the activities to date involving the San Francisco Water Alliance. File 012159 Copy: Supervisors Leno, Maxwell, Peskin, File 012159 (25) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting copy of letter sent to U.S. Senator Boxer requesting further support of San Francisco and its ratepayers in the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Copy: Each Supervisor (26) From Planning Commission, submitting findings relating to the approval of a Conditional Use on the property at 2801-2825 California Street, to mount a total of three panel antennas on the roof and install a non-occupied telephone equipment room on the basement level of a three-story over basement mixed-use building as part of Sprint PC’s wireless telecommunications network in general conformity with plans (dated November 14, 2000) filed with the Application and labeled "Exhibit B" within an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (27) From James Chaffee, commenting on a recent book by Nicholas Basbanes that devotes one of its chapters to a description of the scandal of the New Main Library from the point of view of people who respect books and libraries. (28) From US Army Corps of Engineers, submitting public notice regarding proposed modification to the existing individual permit for the Windsor Creek project, a 64 unit single family detached residential development adjacent to Windsor and East Windsor creeks located between U.S. Highway 101 and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad in Windsor, Sonoma County, California. (29) From Department of Public Works, submitting decision affirming the approval of Tentative/Parcel Map for 4815 Mission Street, a 4 unit new mixed use condominium project. (30) From David Stupplebeen, regarding report on KCBS.com concerning the usage of MUNI buses for transportation during the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. File 011999 (31) From S.F. Unified School District, submitting notice that the Board of Education will be voting in January 2002 to approve funding for concrete sidewalk repairs and asphalt patching on San Francisco Streets. (Reference No. 20022205-003) (32) From Citizens for the Betterment of Parks and Recreation, Northern California Office, requesting that Elizabeth Goldstein, General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department be replaced for various reasons. (33) 020012 [Petitions and communications #2] Petitions and Communications received from December 20 through noon on December 26, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on January 7, 2002. From Office of the Mayor, regarding if nonprofits covered by the Minimum Compensation Ordinance are required to notify their employees of the right to receive a minimum compensation of $9 per hour or $10 per hour. (Reference No. 20011119-003) Copy: Supervisor Gonzalez (1) From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting report concerning the concession audit of DHL Airways, Inc. (2) From Peter Warfield, noting praise given to critics of San Francisco Public Library and strongly negative assessments about the library made in a recently published book by Nicholas Basbanes, Patience and Fortitude. Copy: Each Supervisor (3) From Commission on the Environment, submitting Resolution No. 012-01-COE, regarding amendment to the Commission on the Environment Bylaws. Copy: Each Supervisor (4) From Department of Public Works, regarding statistics on pup tents in San Francisco. (Reference No. 20011203-013) Copy: Supervisor Newsom (5) From Office of the Controller Audits Division, submitting report concerning the audit of D&G Company LLC d.b.a. Lou’s Pier 47 for the period from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2000. (6) From State Department of Water Resources, submitting questionnaire to determine if a proposed project could be eligible for funding through the State Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program. (7) From People for a New de Young, submitting opposition to the proposed addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the new de Young Museum released November 20, 2001. (8) From James Chafee, commenting on the Library Commission’s letter of November 28, 2001 regarding a Citizen Advisory Committee for the San Francisco Public Library. Copy: Each Supervisor (9) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the feasibility of improving the visibility of the STOP Sign facing eastbound traffic at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Ulloa Street. Copy: Supervisor Hall (10) From Department of Parking and Traffic, regarding the feasibility of installing additional STOP signs at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Irving Street. (Reference No. 20011119-002) Copy: Supervisor Gonzalez (11) From Office of the Controller, submitting the 2000/01 Surplus Transfers Report, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 3.18. Copy: Each Supervisor (12) From Cindy Ossias, filing notice of appeal for a Minor Sidewalk Encroachment (a warped driveway encroaching ten feet into the public right-of-way with planters on either side of the driveway) for 1259 Dolores Street from action of the Department of Public Works. (13) From David McDonald, commenting on the commercialization of the Castro District in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (14) From Planning Department, submitting Certificate of Determination of Exemption/Exclusion from Environmental Review for proposed ordinance prohibiting Video and Rotating Signs in San Francisco. File 011962, Copy: Each Supervisor (15) From David Silverman, regarding alleged lack of signatures for a Conditional Use appeal for the proposed project at 1800-1820 San Jose Avenue. File 012269 (16) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005. File 012274 (17) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005. File 012275 (18) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2005. File 012276 (19) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion approving the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2004. File 012277 (20) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion rejecting the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2004. File 012278 (21) From Clerk of the Board, submitting motion taking no position concerning the Mayor’s appointment of Jeffrey A. Chen to the Public Utilities Commission, for the term ending January 15, 2004. File 012279 (22) From Ethics Commission, submitting annual report for fiscal year 2000/01. (23) From Elise Holland, submitting correction (errata) to the original text of "The State of California Rivers". (24) From various signators, submitting Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests: (25) Jesse Martinez Adam Van de Water Philip Ng From State Board of Equalization, submitting the 2000/01 Property Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Annual Report. Copy: Assessment Appeals Board (26) From Department of Public Health, submitting annual report for 2000/01 entitled "Protecting and Promoting the Health of all San Franciscans". (27) From Ursula Clark, submitting appreciation for the good work of Fire Department personnel in teaching the Neighborhood Emergency Response Training Program (N.E.R.T.) in San Francisco. (28) 020013 [Petitions and Communications] Petitions and Communications received from December 27 through noon on January 2, for reference by the President to Committee considering related matters or to be ordered filed by the Clerk on January 7, 2002. From Department of Public Works, regarding the costs associated with the retrieval and storage of shopping carts. (Reference No. 20011029-003) Copy: Supervisor Gonzalez (1) From Department of Public Works, regarding traffic striping on Winston Drive at 19th Avenue. Copy: Supervisor Hall (2) From Department of Building Inspection, submitting three cellular antenna permit applications filed for the following addresses: 2801-2825 California Street, 510 Frederick Street, and 2645 Ocean Avenue. (Reference No. 20000403-002) Copy: Supervisor Yee (3) From Frederick Hobson, regarding an alleged attempt by Supervisors Ammiano and Hall to circumvent public-notice requirements for a vacancy on a City commission. (4) From Patrick Prochazka, submitting support to eliminate motorcycle tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge. 4 Letters (5) From Department of Public Health, submitting report of illegal discharges of hazardous waste sites in San Francisco. Copy: Public Health and Environment Committee (6) From State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, submitting a brief summary of AB 624 regarding changes to the law and information on department procedural guidelines related to these new legal requirements. (7) From concerned citizens, requesting the Board of Supervisors urge the California State Department of Community Services and Development to continue funding non-profit organizations in San Francisco that provide naturalization services to immigrants seeking citizenship. 4 Letters (8) From concerned citizens, submitting support for proposed legislation that would ban panhandling in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor, 4 Letters (9) From Shannon Seaberg, submitting opposition to proposed legislation that would ban panhandling in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (10) From Naomi Tilsen, regarding Illinois Street Rail/Truck Bridge and Muwekma Ohlone Park in San Francisco. (11) From Office of the City Attorney, submitting appointment of Robert A. Kenealey, as member to the new Elections Commission. Copy: Each Supervisor (12) From Clerk of the Board, submitting copy of letter sent to Sue Hestor, regarding her inability to retrieve City files (Board of Appeals) from storage. (13) From Jeffrey Weiss, regarding an article in the San Francisco Chronicle (December 27, 2001) about the demise of the California Quail in Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. (14) From State Department of Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, regarding extension of time period for Counties to utilize SB 551 funds for activities related to the September 11th tragedy. Specifically, Counties have until July 2, 2002 to conduct activities such as group mental health counseling and tolerance education to prevent hate crimes. Counties will have an additional 30 days from July 2, 2002 to submit bills for reimbursement. (15) From European/American Issues Forum, submitting opposition to August 16, 1997 being named Justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal Day in San Francisco. Copy: Each Supervisor (16) From Yasmine Scallan, commenting on the difficult time someone in a wheelchair has because of cars blocking the sidewalks in the Inner Richmond District. Copy: Each Supervisor (17) From Chris Blomquist, commenting on his unpleasant experience trying to get a refund from BART. (18) From MUNI, regarding overtime justification for those employees who worked overtime in excess of 16% of their regularly scheduled straight time, excluding transit operators and transit supervisors. (19) From Quinn Cooper, commenting on the increase in litter and graffiti in San Francisco. 9 Letters (20) From Martin Lyon, commenting that many street-name signs in San Francisco are incurring a large amount of dust from their "umbrella" tree branches and need to be cleaned. (21) From Department of Public Health, submitting Hazardous Waste Release Disclosure form dated December 27, 2001. Copy: Public Health and Environment Committee (22) From Rafael Nunn, regarding an incident he had while driving westward on 17th Street, and submitting the question "Is it fair that motorist spend additional money to make repairs to vehicles damage caused by lack of quality street repairs/maintenance?" Copy: Each Supervisor (23) From Patrick Connally, submitting notice of an upcoming radio interview on KUSF 90.3 FM on January 30, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. with Mark Polit, a parent advocate for people with all types of disabilities. 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