The San Francisco Health Department with Mitch Katz is worse then the Nazis. When educated citizens reveal the truth to him he turns a blind eye. So does his sidekick Rajiv Bhatia who puts down the community living in Bayview Hunters Point and encourages crooks to build 1600 housing units in the middle to Chernobyl. This is crime and against all moral and ethical principles.
Our San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tom Ammiano, Bevan Dufty, Aaron Perskin, Alioto-Pier, Sandoval, Elsbernd, McGoldrick, and the worse of them Sophie Maxwell are agreed to permit Lennar BVHP LLC build 1600 units on Parcel A which is toxic. Only Supervisors Chris Daly and Matt Gonzalez stood for the community and for the truth.
Gone are the days when we had women and men that cared for the community and San Francisco. The present bunch of politicians love to run their mouths. They sometimes can talk for hours about saving elephants and just two minutes when it comes to saving the lives of infants. Especially if the infants are people of color. Once there were two Shellmounds on Hunters Point. These were Sacred Shellmounds. The United States Navy leveled these two hills and desecrated the human remains of the First People - the Ohlone. Once on Hunters Point there were many rivers flowing into the Bay - two still run underground - but now all of the watershed and underground rivers have huge amounts of radiological elements.
Some one must remind the fools that they ought to look beyond the beyond. Some must remind the fools that they cannot continue being immoral and unethical. Some one must remind the fools that they cannot do wrong all the time and NOT be accountable.
Look at the map and tell me why most of you who make the immoral policies should not go to jail?
Once the Ohlone lived in peace with all around them being good. Then came the strangers and stole the land. No one ever sold the land and all around the land to no one. Today the Muwekma Ohlone are alive and the City and County of San Francisco has 3 standing Resolutions and more paying respects - it is on paper and well documented. For the unbelievers they are Resolution Number 624-92, Resolution Number 489-02, Resolution Number 433-98. The Clerk of Board has them on record and I have the copies of them all.
Look at yourselves those of you who continue to harm Mother Earth and ask yourselves - why do you continue to do so? Let us not talk about sustainability, recycling, conservation, and other such ideas when in your hearts and souls you foster greed and all the evil that evilness perpetuates on innocent human beings. The worst agency San Francisco Environment (SFE) which positions itself to waste money from grants and bond measures. The City Controller better pay heed to this agency. Mr. Harvey Rose and Ed Harrington where are you on this one?
One of the worst agencies that pollute our precious land, air, and water is San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Heading this agency Susan Leal and the gremlins that follow her dictates and her evil life style. Nothing good will come from this agency linked with the Capitol Improvement Project (CIP), the Energy Policies, our Watershed, our Reservoirs, Clean Drinking Supply and Demand Policies, upgrading and repair of the Hetch Hetchy System - unless this woman goes away. Her $300,000 salary plus perks is an eye sore but more pathetic are her qualifications and lack of common sense. She talks the talk but cannot walk the walk.
creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 6-articles written by Francisco DaCosata
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:23:04 (PST)

My friends if we do not know our common shared history on the land, the air, and water we breathe then how can we really care for Mother Earth and our Environment? We have the San Francisco Environment, The Human Rights Commission, we have the Mayor and his cronies, we have the San Francisco Board of Supervisors - daily by their actions they contribute to the adverse impacts we see all over our City and County of San Francisco. We have Federal, State, and Local laws that mandate that we keep our watershed clean. The same with our air and the few remaining Lakes, Creeks, and the Bay. Today more then ever before those elected officials choose to harm our environment.
Our officials think nothing of building thousands of units and adversely impacting our environment. We have over 900 miles of broken pipes daily leaking and polluting our watershed. Thousands of tons of pollutants dumped on land and in our Bay that have killed our fish and made eating any fish and other vegetation harmful.
The runoff from the old mercury mines continues to flow into the Bay. Our Phelps Raw Sewage Treatment Plant is the worse in the world. Not even third world countries have one in the middle of the neighborhood. Daily the stacks fire pollutants into the air. Added to that the stench emitting tons of pathogens into the air. Our infants are dying and no one cares. The old toxic spewing power plants each spews one and half tons of toxins into the air. Now the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission under the direction of Susan Leal wants to place 3 Combustible Turbines burning very expensive fossil fuel and spewing particulates and pathogens - killing infants.
creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 5
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:20:19 (PST)

The Spanish brought the cows and the cows feasted on the native plants many were used as herbs and had medicinal properties. The creeks and rivers were clean with fish and in the Bay one could find an abundance of Abalone, Shrimp, Herring, and a hundred other varieties of fish.
The strangers who destroyed it all seem not to care - they did not care about this before and they do not give a hoot today.
Today we have Lake Merced, Pine Lake in the Golden Gate Park, and Mountain Lake at the Presidio of San Francisco. We still have Lobos Creek at the Presidio of San Francisco and a small rivulet that was part of Islais Creek River in Glen Park. We still have parts of rivers and creeks running underground a reminder of the days when things were better and the watershed and all living things above healthier. Today, our San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Mayor has no clue of the natural history of San Francisco - the Patwin, the Yokuts, the Ohlone, the Miwoks, the Pomos - no notion of a dialect called Penutian that was commonly spoken all over today's Bay Area.
creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 4
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:19:16 (PST)

When the strangers came to San Francisco around the 1770s they found many clans living around the many lakes, rivers, creeks, marshlands, wetlands with plenty of food and lots of good nourishment. The animals, bird, fish, and plant life flourished and the clans all lived healthy and happy lives. They were here for over 10,000 years. Sometimes the White Folks I talk to think that this is not a fact. While we have archeological maps and documents on human remains and artifacts found all over San Francisco. As recently as 1972 human remains were found on a site called SFr-25. Human remain dated back to 1300 years at the Presidio of San Francisco.
If one looks at the map at the beginning of this article one can gauge for oneself and see how pristine the land was and that too when over 30% of San Francisco was developed. It is very difficult to go to the original times but I know for sure the fog was thicker, the vegetation richer, lots of frogs, birds, animals, insects, and thousands of native plants most of which have disappeared because of greed.
Creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 3
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:18:17 (PST)

We had in place a Black Mayor Willie L Brown Jr. This man destroyed the moral fabric of San Francisco and brought in lobbyists and other evil trends that helped crooks like Catellus Corporation and Mission Bay. Today Catellus has cut its losses and taken a hike.
Today we have developers who have tarnished the pristine land that once was San Francisco. The wetlands and the marshlands are no more. The many creeks have been filled in. The few lakes we have today are suffering. The once pristine watershed that spreads its wings from Lobos Creek in the Presidio of San Francisco to San Mateo County is being adversely impacted and polluted.
Creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 2
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:17:12 (PST)

It is a shame in the year 2004 our San Francisco Board of Supervisors have no idea about the natural and archeological history of San Francisco. Have no clue about the Ohlone, the Miwoks, the Pomos or for that matter anything pristine, natural, and wholesome that was San Francisco before the strangers came and destroyed most - everything.
The same holds true for our San Francisco Planning Department, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, San Francisco Environment and of course the Mayor and the young Turks that surround him - feeding him all the misinformation and leading him in the wrong direction.
Daily we have to deal with Supervisor Sophie Maxwell who for all the wrong reasons makes choices that are failed choices each and every time. It is because of such uneducated people our City and County of San Francisco that is worse off today then it was yesterday.
Creeks and Rivers in San Francisco Part 1
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:16:03 (PST)

test
test
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 22:08:16 (PST)

monkeybrains
monkey brains
- Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 14:31:48 (PST)

Monique Moyer is the new Director of the San Francisco Port Authority (SFPA). This woman has been towing the line - following in the foot steps of crooks like David Beupre and Diana Oshima who are sell-outs. These two employees of the SF Port Authority have not been frank with the constituents. They use the Southern Waterfront Advisory Committee (comprised of sell-outs like Karen Pierce) to speak for the corrupt SF Port Authority. Well, the issue today is the proposed Illinois Bridge which the Coast Guard knows is a big risk - it is time Homeland Security also understands this fact. Another fact that the public should know is that Cattelus Corportation which initiated this fiasco and the building of the proposed Illinois bridge has sold out and is out of the Real Estate business. Cattelus contributed over $4 million to the SF Port Authortiy to build the bridge if ever. The SFP Authority also forced Bode Gravel,RMC, Henson, Norcal Waste, and a number of other SFPA clients to contribute to the bridge. This fact should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bridge will bring the downfall of many. The SFPA will have to deal with the Force Main which can hold the City and County of San Francisco hostage.The Force Main carries 80% of the City's Sewage and a 100% of the sewage from Burlingame, Brisbane, Colma and Daly City. Steel prices are going up and the proposed Illinois Bridge will cost over $35 million. The design is poor and does not take into account the very poor soil conditons. Most of the area around the bridge is landfill. Monique Moyer would do well to tell the truth. No meaningul dialog has been held with the community. The SFPA continues doing business with thugs some of them are paid to attend SWAC meetings. The SWAC is a puppet of the SF Port. A case in point Karen Pierce. It is too late to have any community meetings now - the bridge should be shelved. Where will the SF Port Authority get the extra $20 million it needs? The Board of Supervisors will not approve giving more money to this lost cause. Much like the conduits that cost $20 million plus and cannot be used at all. Lost in this fiasco endangered plants, insects, birds and the most outstanding Chorus Frog. The "frog" is the standard to garner the health and state of affairs of any area. You kill the frogs - you kill it all. There are many who have "blood" on their hands. The added pollution from the diesel will kill children. It will harm many and adversely impact a wide area. Monique Moyer does not care - she makes her money in San Francisco and lives in Burlingame or around that area. The other Port employees have no idea about Public Trust Land and the Burton Act. This Illinois Bridge will bring the downfall of many -time will tell.
Francisco Da Costa
- Monday, November 29, 2004 at 08:43:35 (PST)

COOL SITECOOL SITE
Mulum Maga
- Friday, November 19, 2004 at 20:37:51 (PST)

*COOL SITE COOLS ITE
malam mugu <mugu@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 08:47:32 (PST)

Islais Creek is often mentioned by the SF Board of Supervisors as the last frontier. The symbol of hope against the developers and greed. Matt and Chris two progresive BOS have been to the Islais Creek and are well aware of the past,recent, and future developments. A Force Main that carries 80% of the City's Treated Sewage runs by Pier 80 and is leaking righ now.
The Force Main is leaking now because of the 3 conduits that were dug under it by MUNI and Proven the contractor. The Muwekma Park was destroyed and all plant,insect,bird,fish, animal life destroyed. Right now every effort is being made to save the Chorus Frog and a few plants by a few ardent lovers of nature. This is token appreciation funded by MUNI, the SF Port Authority, Proven the contractor who was responsible for this mess, and the general non chalant attitude prevailing by all directly concerned about Islais Creek the last frontier and the building of the stupid conduits to cater to MUNI, the vested interests of Catellus Corp.
We tried posting on this site and kept some of our ardent viewers of this site well informed. In the future you will see the SF Port Authority trying to build a bridge over the Force Main. A bridge that is not needed. You see others making a token effort to restore some of what has been destroyed. The Muwekma Park is a symbol that stands out - much as does the Chorus Frog, the pickleweed, and some other precious plant, insect, animal, fish and other life - rare to the educated and appreciated - but mundane to the bureaucrats from MUNI, SF Port Authority, SF Public Utilities Commission, SF Department of Works, and a host of others who could not care less about Open Space and the symbol of what Islais Creek is all about. This is a free country and it would be prudent that remarks made here are in keeping with the real facts. I do not think this site is for fools and goofing.
If it is - it might be that those who want to provoke are no better then the fools who created this mess - in the first place.
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 01:17:40 (PST)

system check
david
- Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 20:33:15 (PST)

Yahoo Sucks the big corporate probiscus, here is another link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_3744000/3744828.stm
david
- Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 22:08:23 (PDT)

correction on last entry:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/latimests/threattoamphibiansrising
david
- Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 22:04:26 (PDT)

frogs disappearing globally:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=2026&ncid=2026&e=4&u=/latimests/20041015/ts_latimes/threattoamphibiansrising
david
- Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 19:36:05 (PDT)

A Haiku to the bridge that connects our lives.
Under the cesspool
A Ray of Light Emerges
Urethra Sunbeam
Dietrich Martin <dmartini@hotmail.com>
- Friday, September 24, 2004 at 21:02:28 (PDT)

Hey all! Its great to be in the grills of those who actually give a dung about whats going on in our society. Lately ive been visiting this creek, and let me tell you, its a cesspool of madness and retribution. Retribution to what? Why us? What have we done to cause a offensive so eager and surgical, that it would obliterate our creek? The answer is in our souls, and our faces. Your face.
Ronald Halfling <halflinghermit@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 21:55:11 (PDT)

Hello all, its great to back posting again. I recently posted last december about my love for zen-like tranquility of Islais Creek. I had the opportunity to go back there this weekend with the MADD (Mexicans Against Drunk Driving) Committee. I was very surprised at the condition of the creek. It not only smelled rancid, but is also flooded with those little bubbles that appear after excessive urination. It's sad to say, but i no longer support the cause. Thanks for listening everyone, please email me sometime
Tonia Hafter <tortilla@mexicanbus.com>
- Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 21:49:11 (PDT)

alls we need is courage.
Christine Weilant
- Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 21:38:12 (PDT)

i am a bored, trust fund baby and i entertain myself by making poo poo entries on community websites, because i have no friends.
peepeepoopoo
ORU MAGA
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 17:43:52 (PDT)
rexman@yahoo.com, johnindianbanks@yahoo.com,maganodey@yahoo.com <maganodey@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 21:22:28 (PDT)

peepeepoopoo
ORU MAGA
- Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 17:43:52 (PDT)

wanted to let all of you who have contributed to the illinois street bridge petition in the past,that we have lost the last 9 months of entries due to an unusual internet glitch that occurred on saturday, july 10, 2004.
have managed to find a backup of entries through january 2004, and will upload as soon as possible. (which means entries after that date are probably lost for good)
apologies for all of you, and please keep making entries
david
david
- Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 18:58:33 (PDT)

I LOVE YOUR SITE WITH GOOD MESSAGES.KEEP IT UP.
ORU MAGA <maganodey@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 02, 2004 at 19:35:48 (PST)

let's hope, we will have more Baobab and more peaceful retreat areas.
Marco <marcosenghor@earthlink.net>
- Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 11:47:08 (PST)

Cease and desist until the matter can be brought before Mayor Gonzalez.
Angelo Festa <angfesta@aol.com>
- Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 08:04:22 (PST)

No to the take over to non-local special interest!
PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO DIG UP THE STREET WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE.
Gilles Marin <gmarin@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 07:37:01 (PST)

Hello...If anything we do need more trees and less congestion.
Iinstead of keeping the beatiful town beautiful they keep on taking away those very parts that makes this place sooo very special.....
.And it's them again!!.... those... ugly..M...F... modern blind visionarios making those stupid decisions....And to "Disappear" more Artists Community from an Artist Town it' shure is a sad and stupid vision that they have...
A luta continua....never give up...one LOVE
Alessandro
alessandro palladini <apalladini@earthlink.net>
- Monday, December 01, 2003 at 23:16:58 (PST)

There are very few spaces left in our city where one can still go and breath and get a sense of quiet and nature. Islais Creek is one of these places. The neighbors who already occupy the area seem to support the fresh feeling. Please no more construction! Like the old saying, Leave well enough alone.
Tonia Hafter <dance@mexicanbus.com>
- Monday, December 01, 2003 at 22:07:25 (PST)

i want to know a lot obout Illinios bye
mackie <soccermack93@yahoo.com>
- Friday, November 21, 2003 at 09:14:44 (PST)

OYNE ORU NDEWONU.
NWA MUGU <rexmann@yahoo.com>
- Monday, November 03, 2003 at 16:08:47 (PST)

I lived in this magnificent neighborhood filler with artist , where I recovered my voice .There is no place in this world that could inspire artist like this . I wonder how a government organization could decide to deface an inspirational canal with a bridge , which will result to noise , chaos , and environmental pollution .I hope God will touch the hearts of those behind this unscrupulous decision .
Tiziana Rubino <rubino15@supereva.it>
- Friday, October 31, 2003 at 02:20:16 (PST)

ojea matt gonnzalez-
thanks for coming down to the artists bbq event at islais creek last night hosted by kal spellitech, monkeybrains, locals and the muwekma ohlone sanctuary.
you and all of us are the future...so let all of work towards that end
david and bubba
- Monday, October 27, 2003 at 21:04:52 (PST)

We do not need the Illinois Street bridge. The Islais Creek Sanctuary is one of the best examples of creative grassroots projects in town. This is what we need.
Maryam Pirnzar
- Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 15:46:18 (PDT)

Artists are the SOUL of any culture. The Artist Community at Islais Creek have and are playing a vital role and many San Franciscans understand this. With Mayor Willie Brown at the helm of affairs - he pays lip service to artists and will bed in with the corrupt - the likes of Cattelus Corporation and the CROOKS who are behind the false economics of Mission Bay and this proposed bridge. This proposed bridge is a Security Risk. The SF Port Authority is corrupt and does not care nor value Quality of Life Standards. The Port has no compassion and lacks any understanding about community - much less a community of artists who have done so much for San Francisco.Key Port officials do not live in San Francisco. At this time we can document history by speaking out. We can also take legal action and put a stop to this nonsense. This proposed bridge has NO place over Islais Creek. The bridge will bring pollution and destroy all that is good. This last open space over a creek deserves better treatment. Time will tell.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 08:36:24 (PDT)

I just moved to this wonderful city from a vastly inferior one: LA. Only briefly did I get a glimpse of Islais Creek in its normal state – then I saw the front line of destruction encroaching. The world is running out of places for artistically minded people to live together and form communities. This is why I moved to San Francisco, a city known for these places, and now I see them getting wiped out, one by one. Just because there IS a last frontier in this city doesn’t mean it needs to be conquered. I also question how realistic the economics of this situation are. We’ve seen the .com bubble burst, and now I see a .gov bubble forming. I came here in hopes that this was the one place where the representatives listen to the people, yet here we see a number of voices being sadly unheard. I moved here looking for stability and creative value, but now I’m living in a community that seems to be considered expendable and unvalued. I’m appalled that local government is slowly turning this community-based city into the kind of city I couldn’t wait to get away form just a short time ago. We don’t need the bridge. I know there are plenty of more productive places this money could go. Do you need a list? I’d be happy to provide one.
evan
- Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 00:32:30 (PDT)

Broken promises, poor planning and shoddy work, environmental and community destruction, corporate welfare and government corruption, and out-to-lunch newsmedia. It is a sad story of what San Francisco has become. NO NO NO on the bridge.
Kaye Griffin
- Friday, October 10, 2003 at 22:18:25 (PDT)

THE FACTS ARE SIMPLE,....I HAVE BEEN AT THIS LOCATION FOR ABOUT 20+ YEARS,....WHEN THERE WAS NO STREET,WHEN IT WA DUMP SITE, WHEN NO ONE CARED,.......I PERSONALY LOADED OUT MANY TRUCKS OF GARBAGE...IT WAS A DUMP SITE,....NO ONE CARED BUT MY WIFE AND I,....I 'PAVED' THE STREET ....THE CITY AND THE PORT REFUSED....EVEN AFTER I REMINDED THEM I PAID A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX,....I ASSUME PART OF WITCH WAS FOR THE IN QUESTION STREET,....AT THIS POINT I DO NOT WANT,...NOR REQUIRE A BRIDGE,.....WHY....WHY....DOES THE AREA NEED ONE?....THATS A FAIR QUESTION,....IF THERE IS NOT A OVERWELMING ANSWER....THEN WE ALL SHOULD AGREE WE DO NOT NEED OR WANT ONE,....I ALSO NOTE AND QUESTION,....WHY SHOULD ONE PROPERTY OWNER [THE PORT],....HAVE MORE RIGHTS OVER ANOTHER...[?],....WHY SHOULD A PPOPERTY OWNER[THE PORT],...BE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER [TAKE AWAY]....PROPERTY OF OTHER OWENERS,....AND THE ABILITY TO WORK AND LIVE IN [OR WHERE]..WE WANT AND CURENTLY DO....ITS NOT FAIR, IT'S NOT RIGHT,.....HOW WOULD ONE REACT IF A NEIGHBOR ON PACIFIC AVE. SUDENLY STARTED DIGING UP THE STREET...OR THE FRONT LAWN.....[NOT GOING TO HAPPEN]....WHY,....WHY THEN CAN THE PORT DO IT HERE.....TO ALL INVOLVED KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,....I CAN THINK OF 100 DIFFERANT PROJECTS WE NEED OVER A 2ND BRIDGE.....WILL SPENCER.
WILLIAM SPENCER <FWSINC@G0.COM>
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 15:24:36 (PDT)

I would like to see the residents of the community consulted prior to any decisions to go forward.
Ragi Dindial
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 08:11:54 (PDT)

There are a number of reasons not to proceed with this bridge. The community vs. developers struggle has been going on for years, with the developers pushing for short-term gain at the long-term expense of the community. After the recent dot-com boom, which resulted in the loss of many of our local artists, families and green spaces, it's time to listen to the community.
Chris Finn <cfinn@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 01:57:24 (PDT)

Tonight's Entries--thank you Stephan Parr, Maurice Campbell & Francisco Dacosta for your concerns ,communications and involvements with this community and having the vision and courage to state that people of color and artists and small businessess will suffer under the demise of incoming gentrification associated with SF Port, DPW,Catellus, SF ReDevelopment Agency, Norcal Waste, Bode Concrete,PG&E, Mirant, and a myriad of other private corporate interests infecting our communties here in the southern and central waterfront districts of san francisco.
all love and logic and one love
david
http://www.islaiscreek.org
David Erickson
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 01:46:18 (PDT)

This is yet another example of lack of vision by developers and city agencies.
Working with the community is essential to make San Francisco what is really is-a diverse mix of blue collar, white collar and artists. Artists and small business will suffer if this bridge is built. Only the wealthy will benefit. It couldn't be more clear. Oppose the bridge and the thoughtless and narrow minded developers behind it. Unite!
Stephen Parr
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 00:57:45 (PDT)

Tearing up a community developed park tributed to the orginal inhabitants, disrespecting the local residents. Developing in the name of big business which will attempt to displace residents, and increse trafic coming into a community all ready impacted by diesel fumes and other toxic substances. it is time to rally and put a stop to this shameful sham.
Maurice Campbell <mecsoft@pacbell.net>
- Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 00:02:48 (PDT)

The proposed bridge over Islais Creek has met with some serious design problems. Come January 8 the present Director, Douglas Wong will be thinking of jumping ship. The few SF Port officials who have been backing this proposed bridge, with the support of crooks such as Catellus Corporation will be exposed. This proposed bridge will bring pollution and adversely impact the environment within a radius of 6 miles - maximum 8 miles. There are some greedy entities waiting to make money on the side lines - none of them live in San Franciso. It is important that we try to maintain to keep Islais Creek free from heavy traffic and pollution that traffic brings along with it. It is the last open space area by a creek which once abounded with lots of herring and other fish. It still has visiting seals, birds of all kinds. By the damaged Muwekma Ohlone Park many birds sit and sing - little knowing that the crooks are on the verge of destroying all that is now - good.
Francisco Da Costa
- Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 07:59:05 (PDT)

I was privileged to live next to islais creek for a number of years, and spent much time watching the fauna around it. I am against developing this part of san francisco more than it has been already. we need to move towards a greener future, especially in urban areas that have already been devastated by years of industry. please save the creek. peter cole
peter cole <jarka108@earthlink.net>
- Friday, September 05, 2003 at 22:02:58 (PDT)

Design Review Board Meeting
BCDC's Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, August 11, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at BCDC's office at 50 California Street, Suite 2600, San Francisco.
(Brad McCrea) [415/352-3615 bradm@bcdc.ca.gov]
Announcement to community
- Monday, August 11, 2003 at 12:03:27 (PDT)

San Francisco Chronicle Article Monday, July 28, 2003
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/07/28/MN283123.DTL&type=news
Local Community at Islais Creek
- Monday, July 28, 2003 at 22:46:20 (PDT)

THIS WORLD ISN'T FAIR
THIS "GOVERNMENT" ISN'T FAIR
THIS "GOVERNMENT" IS EVILE!
PLEASE KEEP FIGHTING EVILE
EVEN WHEN THOSE WHOSE SOULS HAVE BEEN CRUSHED HAVE GIVEN IN
YOU
ARE
OF COURSE,
DOING THE LORDS WORK!
FREEDOMFIGHTER
- Monday, July 14, 2003 at 21:37:18 (PDT)

These are photos of the flooding of the Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary due to the Duct Banks pipe collapse in November of 2001. The habitat restoration nor the Duct Banks infrastructure, nor the Pier 80 infrastructre at the Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary are complete to date...nearly 20 months after the pipe collapse. Furthermore, despite the fact that the Park lost $75,000 in grants due the pipe collapse,and that we have not been able to implement the numerous stewardship programs associated with these grants, current settlement offers for habitat restoration are $8000 to $10,000. The location of this disaster was under the multi jurisdictions of SF Port, SF Muni, SF DPW, SF PUC, SF Redevelopment Agency all who have offered no support or financial responsibility to impliment habitat resoration, and have placed all legal and financial liabilities upon Proven Management for not only the habitat restoration, but the repairs of the collapsed pipe, the stuck drill bit on the south side of islais creek at pier 90 and much more.
Current Litigation for costs of the pipe repair against Proven are in the tens of millions.
What a shame.
What a sham
David
http://www.monkeyview.net/zabudam@pacbell.net/munilightrail/index.vhtml
david
- Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 21:04:55 (PDT)

These are photos of the flooding of the Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary due to the Duct Banks pipe collapse in November of 2001. The habitat restoration nor the Duct Banks infrastructure, nor the Pier 80 infrastructre at the Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary are complete to date...nearly 20 months after the pipe collapse. Furthermore, despite the fact that the Park lost $75,000 in grants due the pipe collapse,and that we have not been able to implement the numerous stewardship programs associated with these grants, current settlement offers for habitat restoration are $8000 to $10,000. The location of this disaster was under the multi jurisdictions of SF Port, SF Muni, SF DPW, SF PUC, SF Redevelopment Agency all who have offered no support or financial responsibility to impliment habitat resoration, and have placed all legal and financial liabilities upon Proven Management for not only the habitat restoration, but the repairs of the collapsed pipe, the stuck drill bit on the south side of islais creek at pier 90 and much more.
Current Litigation for costs of the pipe repair against Proven are in the tens of millions.
What a shame.
What a sham
David
david
- Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 21:04:17 (PDT)

Garret
Actually, I was not making a point, or making an insult, merely an observation.
I am not sure what entry (possibly it was the "crabface") inspired you to respond as such, but you are correct that I am male, ie the reference to male anatomy.
Looking forward to a your new entry explaining why you are opposed to the bridge.
Thank You-David
PS- whether one is in defiance or not in defiance of my opinions, it is my right of freedom of expression as is the same rights of those who entries I have responded to.
editor
- Monday, July 07, 2003 at 21:16:43 (PDT)

I am against the bridge, but whoever the editor is; you are a dick. Great way to make a point insulting everyone who "defies" your opinion.
Garret J.
- Monday, July 07, 2003 at 01:12:03 (PDT)

crabface for president!
James Hefron
- Monday, July 07, 2003 at 01:08:42 (PDT)

Check this out:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2003/06/22/MN109950.DTL
Francisco Da Costa
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 02:12:36 (PDT)

yeeha
crabface coolwrap
editor: go back to texas ya'll!
thank you for your illiteracy!
- Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 02:46:48 (PDT)

Although not easily and directly related to the proposed Illinois Street Bridge, which is currently being funded by Catellus Corporation, Norcal Waste Systems, Bode Concrete, and several other industries located in the "Backlands" on the southeast side of Islais Creek, who all have vested financial interests in the bridge. They have interest in the bridge because they have very cheap bulk marine/port deliveries of raw materials to their locations... which can be easily delivered to the construction developments in Mission Bay and the UCSF projects....however....let it be known:
The current settlement offer from the SF Muni for financial compensation of habitat restoration of the Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary on Islais Creek, that resulted from the Duct Banks drilling project , which was implemented for the Third Street Light Rail (Budget $900 million) is a paltry $8000.
This is ludicrous, inmoral and most likely illegal, in light ot the fact that the Park, as a result of the pipe collapse, has lost $75,000 of federal and city grants, awarded in 2001 for habitat restoration and environmental education.
Note, the park was awarded a USDA grant in the amount of $30,000 in 2000. Furthermore, the Park has been supported by volunteer community work for the past 10 years, including thousands of hours and dollars of stewardship days, in kind services and contributions.
Furthermore, it has come to my attention recently that the 3 duct banks, which measure each, 4 feet in diameter, are actually and primarily for the purposes of a new electric grid and data cables, and to a much , much smaller degree for electricity for the Light Rail.
Scandalous....
The Muwekma Ohlone Sanctuary was dedicated to, and with permission from, the original Native People who occuppied San Francisco.
These actions of Muni, the Port of San Francisco and their constituents with financial interests, are a blatant and overt spittle and defication upon the community, environment, and the original tribes of San Francisco.
Malignant evil and malefaction would be puritanical descriptions of the actions manifested by these non-publically elected, carcinogenic buffoons infecting our local communites, environment and history.
David
- Monday, June 02, 2003 at 22:37:41 (PDT)

Although not easily and directly related to the proposed Illinois Street Bridge, which is currently being funded by Catellus Corporation, Norcal Waste Systems, Bode Concrete, and several other industries located in the
David
- Monday, June 02, 2003 at 22:33:42 (PDT)

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- Monday, June 02, 2003 at 18:58:16 (PDT)

I attended the San Francisco Port Authority Commission meeting May 27, 2003. I was frank and told eveyone present that I was against the proposed movable bridge. The SF Port Authority has made some serious mistakes by failing to abide by the Burton Act and the Public Trust provisions. My take on the proposed bridge is simple - it will pollute and the main pollution will come from DIESEL vehicles - which cause 70% of the cancer. Also cancer and other serious diseases. Some 5 contactors were chosen by the Port and two rejected. Among those rejected was Mitchell which has a number of contracts all over 3rd Street MUNI Lightrail project. We have to send out letters and keep the Permit Authorities fully informed about our current feelings. Security, is one of them. Also, the exploits of Cattelus Corporation who have NOT been a good neigbor and have failed to pay many MINORITY businesses. Cattelus is the one that provided over $4 million of seed money for the proposed bridge. Over a quater million dollars from Bode, RMC, Henson and over 1 million dollars from NorCal going toward this bridge. The Port is setting a very bad example - raking money from businesses they lease property to. The more money you pay the longer the lease you get - this is immoral and against the Burton Act,
especially if the leases do NOT comply strictly with the Burton Act and Public Trust rules and regulations. On the other hand MUNI promised to rebuild the Muwekma Ohlone Park as best it could. This assurance was given to me by Mr. Dennis Tsai. Two of the conduits will be controlled by MUNI and one by SF PUC. The conduits run under Islais Creek and under the Muwekma Ohlone Park. The construction of the conduits destroyed the Muwekma Park when the soil was disturbed and the Main Force Pipe collasped. One of the conduits which belongs to SF Public Utilities Commission will link the old PG&E plant to the Mirant plant. This will be a high voltage transmission line. The Main Force Pipe carries 80 per cent of the City's Secondary effluents and all the raw sewage treated from Colma, Daly City, Brisbane and Burlingame. If this Main Force Pipe is destroyed it will adversely impact the City and County of San Francisco. It will create a Health and Safety problem and harm thousands. This information is pertinent to understanding the site by the Muwekma Ohlone Park and the site on which the proposed bridge will be built. Really, a transit bridge of heavy pollution that will impact the surrounding environment for decades to come.
Francisco Da Costa
- Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 07:41:14 (PDT)

If you are talking space shuttle we are looking for a site but the fill in soil does make this project very difficult. As to the auto you mentioned for sure once the movable bridge is built they say it will be used as a track - with stands on either side for the spectators. We requested have some highly technological multi spindle lathes but Buckingham Palace has been slow to sponsor this project. How ever the San Francisco Port Authority has given Starbucks permission to keep us few coffee drinkers happy with Cafe Latte! Nothin like spindles and their mult use but then again Coffee and Latte could serve a hidden purpose. Very nice post on the shuttle, the rare auto and those famous spindles!
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, May 01, 2003 at 17:44:09 (PDT)

Does anyone know anything on the Shutte, Strohm CAM auto. multi spindle lathes?
Paddy
- Thursday, May 01, 2003 at 06:55:47 (PDT)

At the San Francisco Transportation Authority Meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee on April 23, 2003 - I requested a soil assessment report of the area beneath the Muwekma Ohlone Park. It is my contention that the 3 conduits drilled under the Muwekma Park was a WRONG move by MUNI and the S.F. Public Utilities Commission.
The conduits carry high power electricity from the near by Power Plant. The site under which the conduits are, is all land fill. Under normal circumstances no drilling would be allowed but MUNI and SF PUC decided to go ahead with this project. Of course the S.F. Port Authority agreed with MUNI. This land is all Public Trust Land and belongs to all the people of California.
If the SOIL ASSESSMENT reveals many cracks the people will have a strong case against the culprits. The Main Force Pipe carrying over 80 million gallons of treated sewage - the only Main Force Pipe leading to the Out Fall to the Bay runs over the conduits. It is just a matter of time before the Main Force is adversely impacted and the Health and Safety of the constituents of San Francisco put a grave risk.
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 04:22:49 (PDT)

April 15, 2003 the San Francisco Port Authority had their first orientation meeting and announced the bid for the proposed Illinois Bridge. The cost of this proposed bridge about $15 million. As I have said numerious times this bridge is being built to accomodate Cetellus Corporation - formely Southern Pacific - and before that Santa Fe. All of Catellus property now Mission Bay belongs to the people of California. The property was leased to Santa Fe so that they could build the railway. Now, they have taken that property, reorganized themselves into a corporation called Catellus - same snake just shedding its outer skin. They have developed Mission Bay and with that money bought everyone - including the San Francisco Port Authority. Catellus forked out $5 million for this so called movable bridge so that it could profit. What this bridge will do is pollute the land in and around the bridge - shame on those who cannot respect the ENVIRONMENT.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 09:14:48 (PDT)

no matter what this petition says, the ultimate decision on whether to build this bridge or not, is not up to the people, but the politicians. when everybody figures this out the world will be a better place.
Son of David
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 02:34:14 (PST)

no matter what this petition says, the ultimate decision on whether to build this bridge or not, is not up to the people, but the politicians. when everybody figures this out the world will be a better place.
Son of David
- Friday, April 04, 2003 at 02:34:11 (PST)

Easy does it. ..Let's remember that the ForeFathers and ForeMothers decreed that government implement a system of checks and balances. Despite the fact that the current administration in DC has no intentions of listening to either their citizens nor the rest of the world, let's remember that it is a far nobler man or women that speaks out for the common good of others and the environment, despite the status quo or the dictorial actions of those in command. This county was founded on the pursuit of freedom. Critics or those making mockery of free thought would be better suited living in another country.
It has been my observation, that individuals posting entries, like "lumpy" usually are bored, angry, under-educated middle class white males, also suffering from feelings of inadequacy and fear....which explains why they post an alias for real names and really have nothing constructive to say.
It is shameful to see an American make such entries when millions of Americans have worked so hard for so many generations to preserve freedom for all others.
David
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 16:50:00 (PST)

if the people in the engineering department think they need this bridge, eventually the bastards will build wether the people want it built or not.
Thanks to whoever deamed me OFFICIAL ASSHOLE. I shall carry the title with honor.
lumpy mcheese
- Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 07:45:27 (PST)

Nothing personal! Now that you are the official AH work on your double digit IQ. May be you can then cross the bridge without falling over!
On another note the money is tight now and the plans for the bridge are making slow progress.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 20:30:36 (PST)

thanks for the recognition.
lumpy mccheese
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 13:38:04 (PST)

There is very little talk about the proposed Illinois Bridge by the San Francisco Port Authority. The events of 9/11 and the current war in Iraq have neutralized the "pot of money" and the San Francisco Port Authority may not be able to have any of the funds they wanted from the State and the Federal authorities. On another note the world should know that right now out of the 5 standing S.F. Port Commissioners we have only 4. One resigned. Out of the 4 only 2 are in good standing. One commissioner's term expired 2 years ago. Another 1 year ago. The 2 commissioners both women are in good standing. The point I want to make is very simple. All the decisions made when the commissioners were not in good stnding - adjudicating important issues - are null and void. That is as far as the law stands. Just one important point for the world to know. Let us adjudicate and make any decision and play fair and honest - Port Authority. If not take a hike! Again, this bridge will not take any shape in the future not only because of lack of funds but because it has yet to be declared environmentally friendly. And a note to those who post stupid comments - if you have nothing substantial to say keep it to yourself. I am directing this comment to the asshole who posted before my post.
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 08:43:35 (PST)

FUCK EVERYBODY'S OPINIONS!! Build the damn bridge anyway. If they don't like it, they can move.
lumpy mccheese
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 15:31:45 (PST)

commatio es frias gu ti lastania
gubbah whee
- Monday, March 24, 2003 at 23:57:16 (PST)

the community says don't build the bridge!!
john <radial@wowmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 14:45:31 (PST)

i think we should treat things in the wild the way we would want to be treated
katie
- Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 10:35:04 (PST)

i think we should treat things in the wild the way we would want to be treated
katie beeker
- Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 10:34:37 (PST)

if and when this bridge is built, pollution in this already polluted area will be worse, traffic will be heavier (not 'more efficient'), 2 parks will be largely destroyed, an art and business community will be erased and catellus corp will get to rip up some track impeding its posh development up north.
bcdc meeting minutes found at:
http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/nam/comm/2000/100500cm.htm
offers some interesting insight into the planning tone that occurs. actually worth the read in terms of getting a feeling for exactly how catellus and the port feel about rail access to port 80, the reflexive deference given to mission bay's residents/developers and how we are a dumping ground.
here is one tasty quote about the option of keeping the rail up north in the mission bay development, and the mission bay development‚s own parkland:
"Moreover, it is going to be in a gorgeous public park, on the waterfront, next to a new University of California Campus, new high tech office buildings and those people who are renting and using that space are not going to take lightly of having rail there. There would be a great deal of public opposition to it and if it does get built, it will be removed as fast as possible. For all of those reasons, staff thinks that even if the Commission would authorize it, it is highly unlikely it will be built. "
For its part, the port has made no credible claim that they need additional truck capacity between the ports. they stated early on that the federal funding portion of the bridge budget required truck and car traffic and that this was the rationale for the intermodal aspect. later, this story changed.
the community was supportive of a rail only bridge given the port's limited arguments, but as with most community ideas, it was dismissed out of hand based on various sources of big money.
i am sure you will be told differently, but this is the case.
they can point to 20 year plans and a documented process, but this is far from the reality of the situation.
we have tried to engage the port through this process in good faith. most folks have given up. local businesses will either close or be driven out by pollution, noise, change of character. hunter's point will be a worse place, while ther will be some small improvement in the mission bay project at eh expense of hunter's point.
when local activist david erickson points out that the sf port holds the land in trust for the people of san francisco, no one believes that the sf port takes this charge seriously. their big plans are much more important.
i still have some hope that the coast guard or another farsighted organization will take a fresh look at things, but i too am remarkably resigned to accept this bridge fiasco as part of the accelerating decline of government responsiveness to the common sense needs of the people.
sincerely,
jory bell
ceo, oqo incorporated
cc:
David Beaupré
Port of San Francisco
Pier 1, San Francisco, Ca, 94111
david_beaupre@sfport.com
Office-415-274-0539
Fax- 415-732-0409
Alternate Numbers: Tel: 274-0400, Fax: 274-0528, TTY- 274-0587
Part 2
- Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 22:31:12 (PST)

David H Sulouff
Chief, Bridge Section
Eleventh Coast Guard District
Building 50-6
Coast Guard Island
Alameda, CA, 94501-5100
Office: 510- 437-3514
Fax: 510-437-5836
January 23, 2003
dear mr suloff
i received the predictably slick glossy color sf port response to the various objections raised by the community to the fast-tracked illinois st intermodal bridge.
if one were to believe the text, it would seem that the port is a publicly accountable, responsive organization that has long been working on this bridge project and that the bridge itself will improve the local environment, serve a real port and transit need, and generally make san francisco a better place.
unfortunately, this is simply not true.
at this point, i have little faith in my ability to convince the coast guard or any other constituency that this is the case.
the resources available to the port are vast, and the community response is drowned in slick consultants, powerpoint presentations, unheeded meetings, and posterboard maps.
the port has mistaken a drawn out method for telling the community that it is going to do exactly as it pleases for a process wherein the port listens to community concerns and accounts for environmental impact, loss of jobs, local greening, and the public will in general.
sigh.
the sf port has sapped the will of the local community, and most folks are resigned to the fact that the port is going to go ahead with a largely unnecessary and moreover ill-conceived construction boondoggle which mostly serves to show that big money (catellus) joined with mindless development momentum (sf port) can really make a mockery of the public trust and good government.
i will point out that the port only engaged the community when pressed (i actually have documented instances of the port promising to keep me informed early in the process, and then abrogating this promise.)
on another note, one need only look at the currently ravaged park at the end of the illinois st to see what construction on port property is bringing to the local greening that was brought about by thousands of donated hours (and dollars) over many years.
As a relevant aside, it is depressing that an award winning park that had received state and national recognition and funding and was home to a variety of species (possibly some endangered) was devastated by another port/muni construction project (devastation for which no one has taken responsibility, and the port has kept the community from initiating restoration... while simultaneously causing the loss of tens of thousands of dollars in grant monies.)
still, people try to rebuild things.
it is offensive for the port to claim that access to this and the other illinois st parks and gardens will be improved by running a big truck route between them. it is hard to even really respond to this ridiculous claim.
on a more mundane angle... the port response to people continuing to use illinois st as a boat launch is to point to another less-used slick facilitynearby. maybe the unimproved facility is preferred because local residents and businesses have worked for over a decade to revitalize the illinois street area with gardens, cleanups, safety patrols, working with the police to deal with drug dealers, etc. none of this matters to the port. in the warped reality of the port, the fact that someone paid for some concrete means that, reality notwithstanding, this is the better facility for the community.
again, obviously the community members are wrong.
the people of the hunter's point area have long given up hoping for assistance from the sf government. it is unfortunate that we cannot even expect to be allowed to retain the improvements that we make to our own environment.
no one seriously believes that the SEIR is anything but a super general document that does not account for the impact this bridge will have on the area.
no one.
not the port people.
not catellus.
no one.
Part 1
- Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 22:30:04 (PST)

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- Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 18:08:10 (PST)

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- Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 18:28:15 (PST)

Why do the issues of local community, environment, pollution, education.art, and all the other pro-active issues play second fiddle to the issues of the Port of San Francisco and those of vested financial interests?
I challenge the Port of San Francisco, and their constituents with vested financial interests to document how many of you live in San Francisco, let alone, live in the Bayview, Dogpatch, Butchertown or Potrero Hill area.
Furthermore, how many of you were elected by citizens of San Francisco?
How many of you have spent more than 24 hours or 24 days in our neigborhoods?
What gives you the right to determine the futures of our businesses, our neighborhoods, our parks, our schools, our increases in pollution and traffic and all else?
In the name of all of us, and in the name of all goddesses and gods, and all religions, what gives you the authority to determine the future of our communities?
I liken this beaurocratic behavoir to the likeness of the facist Sharon in Israel
Most resolute, most sincere, and most truthful
David Erickson
http://www.islaiscreek.org
David
- Monday, January 27, 2003 at 20:18:55 (PST)

Some time ago some of us wrote to the Coast Guard expressing our opposition to the proposed movable bridge by Illinois Street. The S.F. Port Authority a couple of days ago sent all of us a standard reply. Many pages full of diatribe, maps, and statements that make no sense. The Port should understand that it is the right of any citizen to oppose the Port - more since they never ever make sense. The Illinois Bridge should not be built and we all the constituents have given the Port too many concrete reasons why? You can take a horse to the end of the pool but it makes NO sense to force it to drink! The proposed bridge will benefit Catellus Corporation which is corrupt. It will pollute and kill many life forms - mostly it will put many humans in harms way. We can take legal action - it is a language the S.F. Port Authority understands. The Burton Act encourages Maritime Uses, which the S.F. Port should abide by - does not talk about concrete plants, dust, noise, diesel pollution. Never mentions about trains and heavy traffic. Try to convince the S.F. Port that they are way off target! Try to convince the Port they love shooting arrows in the air hoping they will land on their off base plans!
Francisco Da Costa
- Friday, January 24, 2003 at 19:54:51 (PST)

THE CITY OF SF AND THE PORT IS RUN BY A BUNCH OR MORONS. SAVE THIS AREA AND THE PLANET. THEY ARE GONNA GET US ALL SLAUGHTERED!!!!
PLEASE SAVE US
- Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 15:08:47 (PST)

The Burton Act which allowed the State of California to hand over all San Francisco Port property to the City and County of San Francisco 1n 1968 has NO place for a bridge nor " dirty businesses" like the concrete,sand,and waste products generated around the proposed Illinois Bridge. The 1990 Master Plan for the S.F.Water Front has NO plans for a bridge that caters to diesel traffic, other toxns polluting the environment. Catellus Corporation an off shoot of Southern Pacific famous for burying toxic soil all over Mission Bay and an organization that gets poor marks to keep the environment clean - is behind the proposed Illinois Bridge. Concrete Public Input has been minumum. To date the Public has yet to see the " Blue Prints " of the proposed movable bridge. The Port is paying NO attention creating a high "security risk " with this bridge since 9/11. This bridge has only one purpose to cater to the needs of Catellus Corporation and other corporate businesses linked to Catellus. The Port has NO vison, is not following the Burton Act, nor its 1990 Master Plan for the Waterfront. The S.F. Port is motivated by GREED and again has paid NO attention to the Public At Large. In this day and age this is a shame. The S.F. Port has forced several of its tenants to give huge amounts towards building this proposed movable bridge - Norcal has contributed 1 million, Bode $250,000, Pacific Cement over $250,000, the list goes on - Catellus over $4 million. That says it all. Today,the Public should make a "sacrifice" be present for the meeting today at 2 p.m. and stand united " against this proposed movable bridge". The permits from all the leading agencies have NOT be given to the S.F.Port, towards building this proposed bridge - this is the opportune time to write to the agencies and once again state very clearly why this "polluting" bridge has NO place at Islais Creek - an open space that is touted as " some what clean " - " open space " - but very few fully understand the real state of affairs. This area will be the worst polluting area in the future. Heavy diesel traffic will ruin this open space area if this plan is executed. The Public has a say but time is running out.
Francisco Da Costa
- Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 04:46:24 (PST)

Today, December 17, 2002 at 2PM, there will be two action items before the SF Port Commission on the proposed Illinois Street Bridge.
Again, the Port of San Francisco will hold a meeting that is impossible for normal citizens to attend, and will have their well paid staff present lengthy discources while minimizing the public input time.
The two action items, as quoted directly from the Port website are
1. "Request for adoption of findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)"
( Let it be know that the CEQA findings were generated by a well paid pro-development professional environmental consulting firm in conjunction with EDAW environmental consulting corportation)
2".Approval for authorization to advertise for Design-Build Services for the Illinois Street Intermodal Bridge.(Resolution No. 02-61)"
Furthermore, Quoting from the sfport.com website agenda for December 17, 2002-
"NOTE_The Illinois Street Intermodal Bridge is consistently with and within the scope of the program approved in the Waterfront Land Use Program Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), certified on January 9. 1997, and the Southern Waterfront Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), certified on February 15, 2001, and those EIRs adequately describe the activity for purposes of CEQA"
It is my opinion that both the SEIR and the FEIR orchestrated by the Port of San Francisco are not only outdated, but inconsistent and innaccurate with current CEQA regulations, EPA regulations,US Coast Guard regulations, Army Corps of Engineers regulations, US Fish and WIdlife regulations, local San Francisco environmental regulations, and has not been approved by both the Board of Commissioners and the community of San Francisco.
In fact, in addition to overwhelming opposition by the local community of the Central Waterfront, the citizens of San Francisco have never been informed of the proposed Illinois Street Bridge.
Again, behind closed doors and with no regard for community, the SF Port and their corporate bedfellows with vested financial interests continue to implement clandenstine strategies with no concerns for community, environment, or substainable urban planning.
Over the last 2 years,the local community as well as local property owners,have provided many mega bytes of concrete documentation,many dozens of letters, hundreds of petitions, and hundreds of hours of attendance to meetings, and more- to illustrate that we have 100% unanomous opposition to this bridge time and time and time again, and yet the SF Port continues to make pubic statements that they have had sufficient community outreach and the community is in support of the bridge.
We have been insulted, deceived and completely disregarded by both the Port Commission Members and the Staff.
These actions are deplorable and beg for federal investigations and assessment based on the blatent disregard for the interests of community and enviroment.
Most resolutely
David and locals
David Erickson <zabudam@pacbell.net>
- Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 02:43:50 (PST)

STUPID SF PEOPLE, WHY CAN'T THEY LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE, BUT THAN AGAIN, WHAT THE HELL DO I CARE, I LIVE IN BAKERSFIELD, CA, WHERE WE HAVE OUR OWN TRAFFIC PROBLEMS. SOMETIMES IT TAKES ME 30 MINS TO DRIVE 8 MILES TO WORK, AND I WOULD BE PISSED OFF IF SOMEONE WAS PUSHING TO BUILD SOMETHING THAT WOULD INCREASE THE TRAFFIC FLOW.
NATHAN TERRY <N_TERRY19@HOTMAIL.COM>
- Monday, November 25, 2002 at 14:44:17 (PST)

The San Francico Transportation Authority is now planning to build another bridge by 3Com Park to some of you Candlestick Park. The plan calls for heavy traffic to join the traffic on Cargo Street onwards to Amador and on to the proposed inter-modal movable Illinois Bridge. Now envision all the pollution from the trucks, cars, and other vehicles using diesel and petrol.
It does not matter to the S.F. Transportation Authority, MUNI, S.F. PUC, the City and County of San Francisco and the S.F. Port Authority - that so many young children and infants die from these pollutants. Bridges are a CURSE of so called modern civilization - more so when we the people do not need them. Even more so when there is no input from the constituents and they are NOT part of the planning. Open Space, lots of trees, lots of plant life, fish and birds, flowers and animal activity - that is what LIFE is all about. That is what the Muwekma Ohlone had going till the CROOKS stepped in with their GREED.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 16:31:53 (PDT)

I am a resident of the Bayview and I strongly oppose the constuction of the 3rd street bridge. This bridge equals more pollution and fewer green spaces in our neighborhood.
Denise King, SF homeowner and voter <denisek@exploratorium.edu>
- Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 13:40:28 (PDT)

FOR SHAME ON THE CITY and the powers that be for there selfish, greedy and petty approach to one of our fair cities gems, SHAME ON YOU SF BEURACRATS!
Zach Pearson <zp@hotmail.com>
- Friday, October 18, 2002 at 00:40:46 (PDT)

shalom!
shamel rastanian
- Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 22:06:10 (PDT)

shalom!
shamel rastanian
- Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 22:06:02 (PDT)

I have been to the Muwekma Ohlone Park by Islais Creek, from time to time and of course no one can go inside the Park since the sewer spill - November marks one year. Of course most of the Park is damaged but the Northern Part is some what intact. Outside the Park it is the City and County of San Francisco's responsibility to clean the area - I do not think it is the responsibility of the residents from the Spencer Building to clean Public Property. May be the individual speaking about needles, excreta, and filth should team up with Mayor Willie Brown, the Port Authority, the Mayor's Cronies and clean up the area. As far as I know the Park is out of bounds. On another note MUNI, the S.F. Port, SF Public Utilities Commision, the Contractor are NOT acting quick enough to repair what has been damaged inside the Muwekma Park. In the INTERIM the frogs are dying, other endangered plants, insects, and animals are adversely impacted. Of course we have individuals who will dare to write nonsense because they have tunnel vision and no sense of reality. I know common sense is very RARE - and I know that we have some STUPIDOS - but enough is enough. Clean up what you see or Shut Up!
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 09:39:49 (PDT)

After reading the nice things mentioned in your website (fishing, tranquil nature settings), I decided to visit Islais Creek.
Overall I must say that my impression does not match the description provided here.
When I sat on the bench of color and hope I nearly got pricked by a used hypodermic needle!
Better to rename it the bench of blood-borne pathogens!
There is so much trash and feces from the homeless, beer bottles and food containers from the "artists" who occupy the building near by, that I would not let my children anywhere near the area.
Frankly, it appears as though the folks who used to build those figures in the mud flats in Emeryville (Snoopy flying his doghouse) have moved to Islais Crk and are messing up that area now!
Why don't those folks who want to create a park in this space get together and clean up some of the trash, tires, bottles, cans, polystyrine containers, plastic bags, etc?
Next step would be to work with the city and get some help restoring the indigenous plants to the area. The flowering vines that grow on the fence are great for hummingbirds, but not so great for the indigenous species of migratory wading birds that depend on this area for food and shelter during their spring and fall journeys.
Remember, just because you create something doesn't mean it's pleasant to look at.
As far as fishing is concerned; unless your doctor specifically tells you that you need more selenium, mercury and nickel in your diet, don't do it!
People, clean up your act!
Solflower
- Monday, October 07, 2002 at 13:49:30 (PDT)

a while ago,i found this poor frog at islais creek that had eaten some contaiminated insects or water. he was in sad shape so i took him home. amphibians are the barometers of the environment, since they respire through their skin. i tried to mend him so he could be release to the environment again. despite my best efforts he eventually croaked. the islais creek is a bad bad place for a frog to live.
islais lover II
- Friday, October 04, 2002 at 12:19:37 (PDT)

BUILD THE FUCKIN BRIDGE!
AWNAW HELLNAW YALLWENNUPANDUNNIT!
JULIO HANDJOB
- Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 19:11:54 (PDT)

We have been meeting with the San Francisco Port Authority and other entities like MUNI, the City, to bring some resolution to restore the Muwekma Ohlone Park. SLUG and other communities organizations will help us heal the Muwekma Park. In the mean time the toxic spill as a result of the broken sewage pipe carrying secondary effluents two days before last Thanksgiving - is still being evaluated. This task to mitigate is proving very difficult but we have and will not cease taking the culprits to the table to bring about a quick resolution. In the mean time the frogs, insects, birds, and other living organisms are adapting to the havoc caused by the sewer pipe toxic spill. All in all we are moving forward with David Erickson and Patrick Goggins taking the lead. We appreciate the support from the community and also those few City agencies who are supporting us.
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 13:31:44 (PDT)

A meeting was held by the Southern WAterfront Committee (SWAC)to discuss about the proposed Illinois Bridge. As you all know an important sewer pipe carrying over 80 per cent of the City's secondary effluents runs in the middle of the Muwekma Park and into the Bay. Building a bridge on top of the sewer pipe, with heavy traffic puts many constituents into harms way. The traffic on the bridge will carry many diesel vehicles and diesel is responsible for cancer - as much as 70 per cent can be attributed to diesel vehicles. The toxins also will go into the Bay, into the earth, into the air - the environment will be polluted. It is a shame that the San Francisco Port Authority, the City and County of San Francisco, other approving agencies do not CARE about the children who are dying because of the toxins and pollution. We call ourselves a civilized nation and the City of San Francisco - the City that knows how! But, in this case we are doing our children - injustice. Disrespecting Mother Earth. We do not want this proposed Illinois Bridge - it only serves GREED. Most of the diesel traffic now moving along 3rd Street will ply on the proposed Illinois Bridge - but what is worse it will attract traffic that would have taken another route - to use the proposed Illinois Bridge. Time to voice your opinion and stop this bridge that should not belong by Islais Creek. Also, we do not have money to waste on security - who will guard this bridge? If there are toxic spills - who will pay for it? I hope Catellus, and the other private entities who are paying for bridge - will also be liable for spills since they are paying for the bridge to be built.
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 12:17:04 (PDT)

The only sense of community I felt during my short stay in San Francisco was from this very neighborhood. It's a shame something so genuine is being threatened. Keep Working Boys!
Phine
- Monday, July 01, 2002 at 21:28:10 (PDT)

where the hell is my friend joe supposed to fish now that they killed the creek?
mitzi auer
- Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 03:30:02 (PDT)

The "builders" of this "bridge", are butchers and merchants of death!!!!!!!!!Aren't bridges supposed to bring people together????
GreenliberationFRONT <GreenliberationFRONT@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 01:00:37 (PDT)

It saddens me that corporate and political patsies have placed so little value on life (human and non). It seems that all they care about is fattening their wallets, and it doesn't seem to matter to them that they are displaceing communities and destroying lives. They have no interest in improving the living conditions that the Hunters Point community has had to endure. That is absolutly disgusting and inhumane. Apparently their parents didn't raise them right. There has been enough gentrification and environmental injustices in the SF Bay Area, and people who choose to ignore it or support it need a wake up call! We will not sit back and let you destroy our communities and families!
Alondra <lona09@collegeclub.com>
- Saturday, June 01, 2002 at 17:50:58 (PDT)

Some of you who have visited the Muwekma Ohlone Park have seen some drastic, adverse construction and drilling going on. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and MUNI have been drilling 3 conduits under the Ohlone Park and under Islais Creek. One incident caused the sewer pipe to break and destroy all that was good in the Ohlone Park. Check out the Park today - you will see a lot of damage and a lot of disturbed soil -lot of gravel and concrete. Where once stood healthy plants, fowers, insects, frogs, and other living creatures - today the EARTH shouts for justice! Now, we have learned that a drill bit in missing - a drill bit that drilled two outlets to two conduits but now we have this project come to a standstill. Thousands of dollars have been spent every day to find the "missing drill bit" - todate, it has not been found. In the mean time MUNI cannot make too much head way. And while all this nonsense is going on - the Ohlone Park suffers from the sewage spill that took place two days before Thanksgiving! At that time the SF Port Authority took NO responsibility - the land belongs to the PEOPLE of California. Today, the SF Port Authority is following orders given by Mayor Willie Brown - a person who has NO credibility. Next to the Ohlone Park the SF Port Authority wants to build a movable bridge - this is another joke. This movable bridge comes close to the "missing drill" - a joke that will shame San Francisco . Has the SF Port Authority asked itself how close to the existing sewer pipe line will be the foundation that will hold up their " proposed movable bridge?". Why do we have jokers managing the affairs of the constituents - who puts such dumb asses in places of authority and service to the people? It is a shame that Mayor Willie Brown and the San Francisco Port Authority have done so much damage in so short a time. Imagine a movable bridge next to another one that has been polluting the affected area - killing babies and adversely affecting the health of thousands. It is a shameless S.F. Port Authority that does NOT give a damn. They do give a damn to crooks like Catellus Corportation and other thugs who back them at S.F. Port Commission meetings. How many babies and young people should die before justice is done? How many adults should suffer and die from cancer and asthma -before justice is done?
Francisco Da Costa
- Monday, May 27, 2002 at 12:17:29 (PDT)

I guess we're just going to have to get ourselves
reclassified as herrings.
Then we'll be safe.
fish&chips <rphipps@patriot.net>
- Friday, May 03, 2002 at 03:30:22 (PDT)

Some days ago I was present at City Hall when Douglas Wong the Director from the San Francisco Port Authority and his staff were presenting the San Francisco Port Authority " Budget" for the next fiscal year. Again and again he and others stated that they have NO additional money to spend. That 9/11 has taken away millions due to added security and so on and so forth. Yet the San Francisco Port Authority wants to waste tax payers money building another movable bridge at 3rd Street and Marin. It wants to cater to the "GREEDY" redevelopers who are developing MISSION BAY. It is a shame that some officials who work for the S.F. Port Authority will stoop to the lowest level to attain some dubious and ill planned project that will adversely impact thousands. The S.F.Port officials see nothing wrong creating a highway were thousands of trucks and other motor traffic -spew toxic fumes and pollute the environment. Add to the asthma and cancer in the neighborhood. Kill thousands of children by adversely impacting their lives. Of course most of those who plan and scheme do not live anywhere near the " proposed Illinois Movable Bridge"! Visit http://www.sfport.com and send them a message that may change their minds.
Of late they have stopped communicating with some of us who disagree with their stupid plans.
In the mean time the Muwekma Ohlone Park dies a slow death - the sewer spill has more than spoken for the culprits!
Francisco Da Costa
- Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 20:32:50 (PDT)

Hi my name is Pierce and i want to tell you that if you put in a built in road people would complain, make noise and all that otherstuff but if you don' t put it there it be better and cool because people could plant flowers every where and be happy.
Pierce Cosey
- Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:12:53 (PST)

I THINK IT IS SO WRONG TO BUILD IT BECAUSE IT WILL HURT EVERYBODY FEELINGS AND THEY WILL FEEL BAD ABOUT IT. I AM FROM BAYVIEW HUNTER'S POINT WHEN EVERYTHING HAPPENS SO TELL THEM THAT DON'T DO IT
SHIANNE <colemanshianne@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:05:56 (PST)

My name is Terrence and I'm from the Youth In Action Program, and I don't think that what Muni is doing is right because 1 thing is that there is already enough pollution in HP, now there will be more because of the cars coming through on the freeway. We already have bridges, and i truely think its a waste of time and waste of money
Terrence <FriscoLife415@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:03:25 (PST)

I live in San Francisco and I live by diamond hi ghts.
Joey Souza
- Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:01:52 (PST)

I think it's wrong to build a freeway right on where not only people live but also animals live work and play. but now if you build it there, where would they go? will you provide them shelter? i think not so dont do it there do it some where where people dont care.
Antonique <fancy_bowwow@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:00:07 (PST)

I brought my middle school students (from Youth in Action)to Islais Creek to see what had happened to the land after the sewage horror. They couldn't believe that such a beautiful place in Hunter's Point (where most of them live) had been almost destroyed. They want whoever is accountable to take responsiblity and clean it up. They also could not believe that the city could just decide to put a big road right in the front yard of people's houses. They could not imagine the justice of this. They questioned what would happen if the city decided to put a road in front of some mansions in Pacific Heights. This road should not happen!
Jenn Bowman <jbowman@ecosfcc.org>
- Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 10:53:44 (PST)

Affordable workspace is the first essential ingredient of human creative endevour. Without it, the arts and artisans disappear - leaving cities sterile hives of corporate workers. Islais Creek is a fountainhead of a kind of biodiversity: diverse ways of thinking, doing, making and living. It is one of the things that makes San Francisco a place people want to come to. Its value may be hard for Caltrans accountants to quantify, but make no mistake - its value is great. Put the bridge elsewhere or fix the existing one!
Carl Pisaturo
Carl Pisaturo
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 23:24:03 (PST)

The practice of seeking profit at the expense of culture has been prevalent for the past 5-7 years. Think of the current and hopefully fading practice of building "lofts" (over priced, inefficient space use, luxury apartments called live/work) while tearing down warehouses and displacing small businesses and many artists. This is another case of the same type of thinking. We as a community need to maximize the infrastructure we currently have instead of throwing out the old and proven in place of something shiny and new just for the sake of having shiny and new. I implore you to a less invasive and less expensive method to resolve the traffic issues and consider yourself in doing so to be helping keep San Francisco the incredible and interesting city it is.
Greg Kersten
Greg Kersten
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 23:22:13 (PST)

"Construction mitigations for the proposed Bridge are standard for work in the water along San Francisco Bay. Construction may not occur during herring season..." Please give at least the same consideration to the artists and artisans in the community as to the herring - disruption of creative habitat can have a far-reaching and negative impact on the cultural life of an amazing city. Protect endangered cultural species and consider construction alternatives.
sara schneckloth
sara schneckloth
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 23:19:53 (PST)

Please listen to this community. The impact needs to be seriously reviewed outside the developer's bottom line.
Kathryn Hanson
Kathryn Hanson
- Friday, March 08, 2002 at 23:18:14 (PST)

TAVEETAN
WALA
JATT//////
Sandeep Singh Nagra <nagra85@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 21:30:18 (PST)

Imagine a bridge 20 feet away from where you work.
Imagine hundreds of trucks with all the noise and dust passing by and add to that a train load once a day. Imagine all the fumes and the pollution of the air. Imagine all the birds, animals, being affected by the pollution now living in the Muwekma Park. Imagine the Cyclone Building vibrating day in and day out. I have said it before and will say it now - we do not need a bridge on Illinois Street. We do not need a bridge at all. The fiscal state of the San Francisco Port Authority is pathetic - in times such as this we need to conserve our resources.
The land the S.F. Port Authority manages is given to them in Trust. It belongs to the people - you and me - not stupid politians and willy nilly officials and developers. In times of these we need more Artists and less of those who will do anything to harm artists and living culture. I encourage everyone - especially artists to do anything within your living being - to bring to the attention of everyone that this bridge - should NOT be built. I stated that to the San Francisco Port Commisssion the last time - and will state it here for the whole world to hear.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 15:48:33 (PST)

This bridge will cost about $15 million. It will harm Islais Creek and adversely impact the fish, animal and plant life. These are serious environmental issues. The added traffic on the bridge will bring pollution. As it is, there is sufficient pollution from all the traffic on Third Street. More from all the sewage spillage into Islais Creek and the Bay. More still from the ancient wastewater treatment plant, with its aging tanks. There is talk of building six huge digestors by Islais Creek. This will just add to the pollution and adversely impact the whole area.
Michael McCarthy
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 20:28:54 (PST)

When we Indians kill meat, we eat it all up. When we dig roots, we make little holes. When we build houses, we make little holes. When we burn grass for grasshoppers, we don't ruin things. We shake down acorns and pine nuts. We don't chop down the trees. We only use dead wood. But the white people plow up the ground, pull down the trees, kill everything. ... the White people pay no attention. ...How can the spirit of the earth like the White man? ... everywhere the White man has touched it, it is sore. -
a non-white
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 19:32:32 (PST)

The Illinois Bridge would not displace artists or the shoreline open space. Are people aware that: 1)the bridge alignment stays within the existing Illinois Street right of way (easternmost 30 feet of the 80 ft wide street), crossing over Islais Creek and landing on Port property now used for storage of Port maintenance supplies? 2) the bridge site preserves the site advocated for the Muwekma Ohlone Park, and includes a new, separated pedestrian pathway to the shoreline open space? Check out sfport.com website for staff report on the project. See Port Commission agenda for February 12, 2002, staff report for Item 5A.
Diane Oshima
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 16:07:44 (PST)

The white man says there is freedom and justice for all. We have had "freedom and justice," and that is why we have been almost exterminated. We shall not forget this.
- 1927 Grand Council of American Indians
1927 Grand Council of American Indians
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 11:37:21 (PST)

I VOTE. I cannot and will not support the destruction of this vital and lovely space. The human animals' need their habitat protected as well.
theresa mcgrath <Slvrweel@aol.com>
- Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 06:11:07 (PST)

please, do not drive any more interested, involved, committed, creative people from this area. we need as many active artists of all types to be supported and present here as possible--why would you do anything else?!
kristi spierling
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 11:14:52 (PST)

Once again, another addition to an automobile-dominated transportation system at the expense of our very quality of life. Why must we continue to deal with such nonsense?
Kurt Malchow
- Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 08:26:00 (PST)

If this bridge is built and one single artist is put out, then.......
Milo Pauline
- Monday, February 18, 2002 at 00:49:43 (PST)

I addressed the San Francisco Port Authority Commissioners and told them that the ARTISTS oppose the proposed movable bridge. It would be nice to have over 2000 artists and other supporters sign this petition. We need to send a strong signal to the authorities that we are a force to be reckoned with - a force that plays a vital role in San Francisco and the extended Bay Area.
Francisco Da Costa
- Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 08:45:47 (PST)

Metaphorically and symbolically speaking I am all for the building of bridges, but to destroy a garden to make room for truck traffic seems an inclement decision.
Rev. Al Deaderick <leering@thefirsttwins.com>
- Friday, February 15, 2002 at 17:41:11 (PST)

I have long known the love that exists in the 1800 block of Illinois st. It is one of, if not THE last sanctuary this city has left.
douglas hilsinger <hilsinger@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 04:38:01 (PST)

I ask that you please not destroy a place of sanctuary. We the people are also the animals that must roam freely. Don't take this away. We have very little left.
Sarah Mineo <smgadoo@prodigy.net>
- Monday, February 11, 2002 at 19:47:13 (PST)

As a registered voter, tax payer, and artist I voice my vote against the building of a bridge that is not needed, is destructive to the environment, and negatively impacts the creative fabric which has made San Francisco famous world wide.
After the 911 tragedy, it has become clear the need to support each other and our communities… not to destroy them. Please support the Arts and the living environment, over dead concrete and steel. Thank you.
Val Sky
- Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 15:05:45 (PST)

"Construction mitigations for the proposed Bridge are standard for work in the water along San Francisco Bay. Construction may not occur during herring season..." Please give at least the same consideration to the artists and artisans in the community as to the herring - disruption of creative habitat can have a far-reaching and negative impact on the cultural life of an amazing city. Protect endangered cultural species and consider construction alternatives.
sara schneckloth <s_schneckloth@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 04, 2002 at 16:15:24 (PST)

I do not support this bridge unless organizations that will be affected by it agree to its construction.
Chris Wiedmann <wied9@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 04, 2002 at 10:39:18 (PST)

I'm a bicyclist who is dismayed that cyclists have been bamboozled by Muni, PG&E, and other corporation into supporting the bridge. I say no.
Fran Taylor <ftaylor@cmp.com>
- Monday, February 04, 2002 at 08:54:58 (PST)

I'm a nurse in the department of public health who opposes this unnecessary bridge and the increase in pollution it will bring.
Iris Biblowitz, RN
- Monday, February 04, 2002 at 08:53:54 (PST)

Do not build this bridge!
Jean Steadman <jeansteadman@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 14:30:15 (PST)

Please listen to this community. The impact needs to be seriously reviewed outside the developer's bottom line.
Kathryn Hanson
- Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 13:01:32 (PST)

I oppose construction of this bridge - it is unfair to build this without consensus and permission of people who live nearby
KC Wilder <pentangular@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 11:54:38 (PST)

art good.
car bad.
Ron Kurti <ron@kurti.com>
- Monday, January 28, 2002 at 17:15:55 (PST)

Creativity soothes the savage soul. Please don't let another art community be sacrificed for just a bridge. Be creative and find another less impactful solution.
Martin Becker <martin@tmevents.com>
- Friday, January 25, 2002 at 20:05:17 (PST)

I say to San Francisco's city government, "HEY! Protect what it is that has made this fabulous city what it is: ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY!! This is what San Francisco is loved for. I say to all of us who support these ideas, "Let's make our voices heard!" :-(0)
Lance Shows <lanceshows@pacbell.net>
- Friday, January 25, 2002 at 19:12:05 (PST)

The Islais creek community is a unique artist and artisan community of which there are few left within San Francisco. I was relieved that the area was able to survive the late '90s and believe it would be a great loss to San Francisco to lose this vibrant community. Please find another solution to traffic issues which will not be so damaging to the San Francisco's arts community.
Thanks.
Andy Diaz Hope <andy@moto.com>
- Friday, January 25, 2002 at 15:51:02 (PST)

How convenient. Build a bridge to drive the arts even further out of SF. Please, find another solution for the bridge rather than building it over this artist community. Don't deplete SF arts.
Julia Ellingson <jae@mm-and-i.com>
- Friday, January 25, 2002 at 10:25:09 (PST)

Please don't destroy what's beautiful!
Thank you.
Sarah Mineo <smgadoo@prodigy.net>
- Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 06:29:05 (PST)

Everyone reading this needs to talk this up among anyone who cares about artists in SF, especially in the immediate neighborhood. Learn to spell islaiscreek.org and get this URL out there!!!
Chris Routh (Xenodrome Collective- 1320 Potrero Ave @ 25th) <chris_routh@yahoo.com>
- Monday, January 21, 2002 at 17:18:57 (PST)

we are everywhere. you may have our shelters but we'll keep working on what is really important: the meaning of our passage on this place.
nico
nicolas desbons <nicolas.desbons@libertysurf.fr>
- Monday, January 21, 2002 at 01:15:55 (PST)

Please don't let this happen.
Angie Staggs <astaggs@shoutcreative.com>
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 17:44:10 (PST)

Keep the few remaining Art communities alive!!!!
Invest energy and $ in new traffic Ideas. We have enough Bridges and plenty of cars and trucks.
clarissa berger
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 14:31:04 (PST)

Keep the few remaining Art comunities allive!!!!
Invest energy and $ in new traffic Ideas. Whe have enough Bridges and plenty of cars and tracks.
clarissa berger
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 14:28:40 (PST)

It is common knowledge that the community existing at the Cyclone Arts Center is a vital creative, economic and vibrant force in San Francisco.
Our organization supports it's efforts to remain
in it's present location and encourages the Port of San Francisco to work with the this community in their efforts to continue their work there.
As we have seen in the recent dot.bomb debacle efforts to place monetary adesent location and encourages the Port of San Francisco to work with the this community in their efforts to continue their work there.
As we have seen in the recent dot.bomb debacle efforts to place monetary advantage over creative human endeavor often end in failure.
To the Port of San Francisco directors: Be a part of the solution and not a part ofthe problem.
Stephen Parr
Director
San Francisco Media Archive
Stephen Parr <archive@sfm.org>
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 12:45:18 (PST)

Preserve a part of the city that gives it the quality of life that makes it special. Value soul and the greater community environment for a change! (For christ's sake...)
Gina Telcocci <laginabeana@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 07:56:33 (PST)

San Francisco is a city made great by its cultural bridges, not its physical ones.
Roberta Kenyon
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 07:24:35 (PST)

Stop thinking about the quick fix! Preserve what is great about our city. We need to support our artists.
Deanna Turner
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 01:11:26 (PST)

Save our city! Stop catering to cars! The Artists are what made San Francisco great in the first place!
Briana Learnihan
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 01:09:16 (PST)

Destroying culture for another roadway is NOT the answer. Preserve our arts!
Morgan Dornbush
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 01:07:41 (PST)

I oppose the construction of a bridge! It's time for this city to realize how valuable the Artists are!
Brigid Willerer
- Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 01:02:43 (PST)

We need art more than we need traffic. Stop the bridge.
Adrienne Pine
- Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 17:58:12 (PST)

Please save one of the last vestiges of culture in SAN FRANCISCO!!! Stop the bridge.
Mission Arts Coalition
- Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 12:32:16 (PST)

We have created a site for the artists and encourage your input at:
Http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/Islaiscreek
You many send your e-mails to:
Islaiscreek@yahoogroups.com
Francisco Da Costa
- Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 18:28:18 (PST)

Save the remaining artist spaces!!
Say no to the Illinois St. Bridge Project!
The commerce and community will be STRONGER!! Re-think, re-vamp, re-do this project with the current businesses, non-profits, and residents in mind.
Brian Mason <largebri@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 11, 2002 at 23:32:29 (PST)

I am shocked, staggered and taken-aback that those fools in City Hall would consider doing something as short-sighted/narrow minded and just plain foolish as building another good-fer-nothin bridge in SF at the cost of wiping-out an amazingly diverse and visionary arts community. To me the Islais Creek Arts Group is a microcosm of all of the most stimulating arts movements from the entire American Continent brought together in a city prided on its' creativity. Perhaps it is the intention of the beaurocratic element to change SF to a city known internationally for it's cutting-edge freeway overpass design. Spare us another concrete travesty please and save the Islais Creek Arts Group.
Hasta la victoria siempre........g.
Grant Phelps, Esquire <kiwiperdido@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 11, 2002 at 13:54:40 (PST)

The City of San Francisco risks its soul by continuing to marginalize its arts communities. A community like Islais Creek Arts is much more valuable to the city than a questionable overpass. Enough already.
Matthew Randrup <mrandrup@jps.net>
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 22:21:18 (PST)

I support finding an alternative to the proposed bridge over Islais Creek. The Cyclone Arts Center is a civic treasure, costing the city little or no money and contributing heavily to the arts that bring so many people here to San Francisco. It is an unusually well connected and prolific group of artists, rivaling the contribution of many formally funded entities. Certainly there are other solutions to accomodate the trucking needs of the surrounding area.
Liisa Pine <pinedorado@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 12:37:26 (PST)

I protest the destruction of artists' spaces and local community and oppose the Illinois St. Bridge Project.
Edmond Cho <mondelicious@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 09:27:41 (PST)

This city has lost too much of it's artist community already. Please reconsider this plan that will only further damage the culture of San francisco.
ben sutherland <petition@protoscape.com>
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 03:39:30 (PST)

kill the bridge
feed the arts
;klesjtrhg
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 13:39:48 (PST)

We must continue art and artists from the rapacious conquest of developers. Please reconsider this development project.
Mitchell Verter <roadrunner@waste.org>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 12:22:13 (PST)

More lanes will only fill with more traffic - why avoid what needs to be confronted
rationally speaking this is a very inwise economic decision.
gucciboy
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 11:05:02 (PST)

Illinois street is a unique pocket of the city. It has fostered some of the most unique artist collaborations SF has ever seen. It is also home to several small businesses. This plan to build a bridge through this area would destroy untold business and creative projects our city needs.
No Bridge.
troy shelton
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:17:03 (PST)

Evicting artists from SF is like cutting off your nose despite your face. The availability of Space designated to Creativity is crucial and necessary in order for a community to explore, experiment and discover at the outer limits of human ability. The Bay Area has a reputation of being "cutting edge" and its artists are an integral part of that status. In the past few years this social equilibrium has already been severely disrupted and has sparked an exodus of some the best Bay Area artists. The eradication of artists on such a large scale will most definitely negatively affect San Francisco. Please don't make it worse than it already is. The artists in the threatened warehouse space are a very important part of San Francisco; socially, culturally and economically.
Raleigh Habersberger <raleighvon@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:07:44 (PST)

Hell No! We Won't Go!
Daniel Ross <dangodan@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 09:58:55 (PST)

In these troubling times--both economically and environmentally--artists are the people who inspire. They bring hope and forces us to think beyond conformity. It is our duty to support the arts. We don't NEED another bridge. We don't need to disturb more preserves. We don't NEED to get that delivery there YESTERDAY.
Emily Zuzik <contact@sexfresh.net>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 08:02:43 (PST)

it's a shame that the city wants to dump more concrete on our artists garden
domingo reynolds <spideriz@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 07:20:01 (PST)

Cars and trucks don't build communities or promote a higher quality of civic life. The arts do. Please reconsider.
Eric Slomanson <slomophotos@earthlink.net>
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 22:36:38 (PST)

I strongly oppose the construction of a new bridge across Islais Creek. The Illinios St warehouse has provided a home to artists, including myself, for nearly fifiteen years. The residents have contributed much to the local community and have worked continously to improve the area for all San Franciscans.
Nick Kasimatis <nick@punchpresents.com>
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 21:55:29 (PST)

Such venues for artists are precious. We should do everything in our power to preserve these unique spaces.
Leigh Marecek <leigh@pvs.org>
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 15:16:16 (PST)

Please don't destroy the Cyclone Arts Center and Muwekma Ohlone Pocket Park. Stop building the bridge over Islais Creek. It's heartbreaking to see and hear about more and more artists being shoved out of San Francisco. They are a crucial to the lifeforce of the city.
Aimee Pomerleau
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 14:04:06 (PST)

Painting, sculpture and technology exhibits, live theater performances, musical concerts, film and video festivals, poetry readings, circuses, and numerous highly successful fund-raisers for local community organizations. carpentry, robotics, painting, sculpture, stage design, jewelry-making, glass-blowing, welding, machining, costume design and gardening to furniture design, steel fabrication, computer technology, boat-building, antique restoration, pottery, and studio recording (music).
These artists will have nowhere to go in San Francisco if this bridge project beomes a reality. Not to memtion all other local businesses, historical and environmental concerns.
The arts are vital to any community, for San Francisco, of all places, to lose yet another arts facility after so much has been lost in our city would be truly tragic. The Arts help keep people off the streets, believe it or not. When one has a place to go to work out frustrations through art it helps fight crime as well.
Crystal Richesin <crydawrich@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:00:27 (PST)

Save the arts!!!
Brian!
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 19:29:34 (PST)

Where there once was trash and feces and needles there is a fourishing garden>
Where there was a derilict building is a thriving arts community.
Where there was a squalid waterfront there is a blooming garden.
SAVE THE EARTH AND ARTS. SAVE THIS COMMUNITY.
Jeff Avery <jvrey@yahoo.com>
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 16:52:50 (PST)

Dumping your garbage on your neighbour's property
is not an effective solution. Let's have industry
and community working together to form a city of
which everyone can be proud.
Bill Gray
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 14:45:06 (PST)

WE THE UNDERSIGNED PROTEST THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CYCLONE ARTS
CENTER AND MUWEKMA OHLONE POCKET PARK AND DEMAND THAT THE CITY
AND PORT STOP THE BUILDING OF THIS BRIDGE OVER ISLAIS CREEK.
LAURA MCNALLY <LAURAS@YAHOO.COM>
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 00:30:43 (PST)

!!!!!!!!!TO ARMS!!!!!!!!!This is a culture war
GREENPEACE
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 00:29:36 (PST)

The proposed Third Street bridge would destroy a remaining cultural oasis in San Francisco. The industry gains are not of equal value. Recent history has drained San Francisco of cultural resources that have created the city's wonderful reputation over the years. This heritage is presently in a very precarious state. Unprotected, the very things that make San Francisco great will die out in lieu of unchecked industry (such as the 3rd Street Bridge project). That would leave us with a city robbed of the very things that made it famous and a destination location. Please weigh the options and save the arts before it is too late.
T. Hunter McCann <elfaro@earthlink.net>
- Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 16:49:38 (PST)

fight on people! the voice is getting loud down here in La. STRENGTH FROM YOUR SOUTHERN ART BRETHREN.
sebastian gomez <madbash@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 10:09:11 (PST)

San Francisco needs its old communal structures more than it needs new architectural structures. But in a world-class city, there is room for both, and each should compliment the other. Port of San Francisco, please take the time to find out all about this artists community and park, and their role in the surrounding neighborhood, and then act to create, not destroy.
Clare Corcoran <clare@igc.org>
- Friday, January 04, 2002 at 16:18:43 (PST)

The Neighborhood Parks Council strongly opposes the redevelopment plans that call for the building of a busy freeway through the pristine park of Islais Creek.
In addition, we have environmental concerns about how such a structure could lead to potential health effects for both wildlife and human beings alike.
Neighborhood Parks Council <arosenberg@sfneighborhoodparks.org>
- Friday, January 04, 2002 at 15:39:11 (PST)

Remember when San Fransico was a safe haven for artists? It's so sad. More artists-good. More cars, traffic, building-not good.
Kay Morales
- Friday, January 04, 2002 at 10:46:17 (PST)

Another active artist entreating the Instituiton to cease its effacement of America's counter culture.
And to Port Commissioner Bruce McWilliams, let these jobs (sfbg 12/26/01 pg 22) you speak of go to Mexico. One of our city's most noted legacies is Art.
samir bitar <thebigpeach@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 17:54:28 (PST)

I just moved to the Bay area because I was inspired by the art scene, despite the reports of closed down gallerys, spaces, events, and groups. It seems like it's been an ongoing war with the city pitted against the artists all over the area, it's more then sad, it's stupid.
I think San Francisco has something great to offer, a great community of artists that refuse to die out. But it would be so much better if these artists could be allowed to use their energies for creating instead of defending.
Monica Magana <monika2starfire@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 17:08:40 (PST)

Any sensible system of values would place the benefits of this arts community and sanctuary far above the need for one more conveyor belt for internal combustion engines. Amazing that this is even an issue. I support the Islais Creek Arts Group completely.
Gigi Jackson <sporkthrower@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 15:19:50 (PST)

I fully support you in your efforts to keep the space alive and I hope this little bit helps.
Ivy Balon <balonsof@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 14:47:16 (PST)

I strongly oppose the Islais Creek Bridge Project. in the Islais Creek/Illinois Street neighborhood we have created a closeness in our community between neighbors that is truelly unique. The community that myself and other business owners and artists in the area have created provides a sanctuary for peace and quiet and reflection right outside our front doors. If the bridge were built it would dismantle our entire community and all the business along Illinois Street. The added traffic noise and pollution not to mention limited parking and access to loading docks would destroy not only an entire community of artists but also many businesses. There are other alternatives.
John T. Aragon <jadisplay@monkeybrains.net>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 14:37:23 (PST)

The concept of a bridge is to bring neighboring communities together for the common good. To destroy the Cyclone Arts Center and Muwekma Ohlone pocket park will only succeed in pulling our diverse city further apart. Don't aid the collapse of our already shrinking arts opportunities in a city that is known world wide as a city of hope and creativity. Let us not allow our city to become known as the short sited city by the bay. Don't build the bridge.
LeAnne Hitchcock <hitchcockl@edaw.com>
- Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 11:26:19 (PST)

I got chased out once and it sucked, so don't let it happen to a whole group of creative folk, O.K?!
Alex Hernandez <sittingtangents@aol.com>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 21:46:12 (PST)

I am disappointed that the Port of San Francisco can even consider destroying arts and culture here in their own city. Is money more important than art to you? What do we do when all the artists are gone? Choose art and you'll live better. Please, use a different bridge. Be good, don't do bad things.
Oliver Dear
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 21:40:59 (PST)

Save the space
John Michelini
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 21:20:14 (PST)

WE THE UNDERSIGNED PROTEST THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CYCLONE ARTS CENTER AND MUWEKMA OHLONE POCKET PARK AND DEMAND THAT THE CITY AND PORT STOP THE BUILDING OF THIS BRIDGE OVER ISLAIS CREEK.
christopher carter <christophercarter@mac.com>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 21:17:34 (PST)

We need to everything we can to save the arts, and surely there must be an alternative to buliding this bridge!
Sherry
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 16:55:36 (PST)

The Taliban tried its best to get rid of art,
music, drama, fashion, all the parts of a
culture that make it unique, interesting, and
stimulating for the human mind. In the US we
have our own zealots who think Readin' Writin'
and 'Rithmetic is all we need. One method they
use to eliminate the interesting frontiers of
culture is to claim it is dangerous, not art,
or just drive out the artists by making the
space they need to work too expensive. If you
want San Francisco to be on the cutting edge of
culture, keep this artist complex here in this
space at Islais Creek. If you like the kind of
culture the Taliban and other zealots prefer,
drive us artists out of the city.
Colleen Sudekum <csudekum@calacademy.org>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 14:16:20 (PST)

Amazing creativity has thrived in this corner of the city for years. A vegetable garden was even grown in a place that at first sight looks like a concrete wasteland. The people who call Illinois St. home make San Francisco a better place and should not be forced out under the pressure to "develop" the area into a biotech campus.
Erika Schoenhoff
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 10:41:51 (PST)

When is enough enough?
Sherri Strange
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 09:47:14 (PST)

http://www.ghostmodern.com/BridgeTooNear.html
cool article sayin how it really is!
- Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 23:02:38 (PST)

Industry without art is brutality.
Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
- Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 22:57:38 (PST)

as a former resident and artist of the islais creek community, it breaks
my heart to see the construction of this bridge, which would ultimately
destroy the tight-knit neighborhood that is there. after seeing the
demise of two music rehearsal spaces that i have been involved with
(merlin studios and art explosion), i believe it would be traumatic for
this city to eliminate another source of the creativity which defines
what san francisco is.
please save the islais creek arts community.
the destruction of arts is not progress.
lorelei
- Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 19:40:32 (PST)

It pains me to see once again the subordination of culture to commerce. We need planning that truly engages the folks on the ground, and does not steamroller those who are on the margins. It is not to late: Get Involved, Show Up at the Port Commission meeting (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., Pier 1) since the Port Commissioners have yet to rubber stamp the Illinois St. bridge. Probably they will do so early in the New Year, but if they know the world is watching, and they hear from us, well, it might make a difference.
D.S. Black <