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Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold
SEDGWICK, DETERT, MORAN & ARNOLD NICHOLAS W. HELDT (Bar No. 083601) 2 DIANE T. GORCZYCA (Bar No. 201203) One Embarcadero Center, 16th Floor 3 San Francisco, CA 94111-3628 Telephone: (415) 781-7900 4 Facsimile: (415) 781-2635 5 Attorneys for Defendant RSR WHOLESALE GUNS, INC. 6 7 8 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 9 FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO 10 11 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ) CASE NO. 303753 CALIFORNIA, et aI., ) 12 ) RSR WHOLESALE GUNS, INC.'S Plaintiffs, ) RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST 13 ) SET OF FORM INTERROGATORIES vs. ) 14 ) ARCADIA MACHINE & TOOL, et aI., ) 15 ) Defendants. ) 16 ) 17 18 PROPOUNDING PARTY: Plaintiffs PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 19 RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant RSR WHOLESALE GUNS, INC. 20 SET NUMBER: ONE (1) 21 Defendant RSR WHOLESALE GUNS, INC. (hereinafter "RSR" or 22 "Defendant") responds to Plaintiffs' First Set of Form Interrogatories as follows: 23 FORM INTERROGATORY NO. 1.1: 24 State the name, ADDRESS, telephone number, and relationship to you of each 25 PERSON who prepared or assisted in the preparation of the responses to these interrogatories. 26 (Do not identify anyone who simply typed or reproduced the response.) SEDGWICK. 27 RESPONSE TO INTERROGATORY NO. 1.1: DETERT. MORAN & ARNOLD 28 The responses to these interrogatories were prepared by outside counsel to One Embarcadero Center Sixteenth Floor San F..... ci.sco, California 94111.,'!628 - 1 - TeL 415. 781 . 7900 PRO-SF/51086 RSR WHOLESALE GUNS, INC.'S RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST SET OF FORM INTERROGATORiES RSR, Nicholas W. Heldt and Diane T. Gorczyca of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, based 2 on infonnation provided by RSR's Senior Vice President and in-house legal counsel, Michael 3 Saporito. -
Celebrating 20 Years of Economic Development Celebrating 20 Years Of
Celebrating 20 Years of Economic Development Celebrating 20 Years of Jobs Created or Retained 7,037 Housing Units Created or Renovated 4,051 Residential Square Feet Developed 4,679,569 Commercial Square Feet Developed 4,002,746 Retail Square Feet Developed 765,577 Investment Since Inception $251,258,268 Total Investment Leveraged Since Inception $1,420,000,000 Investing for a Better Detroit Throughout the Greater Downtown you can see cranes lifting steel into place, hear jackhammers carving concrete and watch construction workers moving about development sites. People are walking, biking and shopping. The demand for housing remains at an all-time high, new retail attractions are flourishing and there are lines at many new restaurants. These signals of economic growth are gratifying and tell a story of public, private and philanthropic collaboration. In this 2015 Annual Report marking Invest Detroit’s 20-year anniversary, we are celebrating the positive changes to the landscape and the partnerships that continue to make them possible. In 1995, with a vision of creating a catalyst for investment, the founders of Invest Detroit launched one loan fund capitalized with $48M to attract and expand businesses and support real estate development in the City of Detroit. Its mission was to create jobs, increase the tax base and provide a better quality of life for Detroit residents. As the portfolio grew and the economy shifted, new partnership opportunities were identified and new development strategies were envisioned. The 1995 2001 2004 Detroit Investment Board of Directors Developed targeted Fund founded by focused on market- loan program to members of Detroit rate housing and promote housing Renaissance (now job creation density in the Business Leaders Lower Woodward for Michigan) Corridor public, private and philanthropic sectors recognized the the Auburn and First National Building. -
SAN FRANCISCO 2Nd Quarter 2014 Office Market Report
SAN FRANCISCO 2nd Quarter 2014 Office Market Report Historical Asking Rental Rates (Direct, FSG) SF MARKET OVERVIEW $60.00 $57.00 $55.00 $53.50 $52.50 $53.00 $52.00 $50.50 $52.00 Prepared by Kathryn Driver, Market Researcher $49.00 $49.00 $50.00 $50.00 $47.50 $48.50 $48.50 $47.00 $46.00 $44.50 $43.00 Approaching the second half of 2014, the job market in San Francisco is $40.00 continuing to grow. With over 465,000 city residents employed, the San $30.00 Francisco unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, the lowest the county has witnessed since 2008 and the third-lowest in California. The two counties with $20.00 lower unemployment rates are neighboring San Mateo and Marin counties, $10.00 a mark of the success of the region. The technology sector has been and continues to be a large contributor to this success, accounting for 30% of job $0.00 growth since 2010 and accounting for over 1.5 million sf of leased office space Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 this quarter. Class A Class B Pre-leasing large blocks of space remains a prime option for large tech Historical Vacancy Rates companies looking to grow within the city. Three of the top 5 deals involved 16.0% pre-leasing, including Salesforce who took over half of the Transbay Tower 14.0% (delivering Q1 2017) with a 713,727 sf lease. Other pre-leases included two 12.0% full buildings: LinkedIn signed a deal for all 450,000 sf at 222 2nd Street as well 10.0% as Splunk, who grabbed all 182,000 sf at 270 Brannan Street. -
Sustaining a Historic High-Rise Structure
ctbuh.org/papers Title: Sustaining a Historic High-Rise Structure Authors: Nina Mahjoub, Project Engineer, Holmes Culley Megan Stringer, Project Engineer, Holmes Culley Bill Tremayne, Principal, Holmes Culley Subjects: Retrofit Seismic Keywords: Life Cycle Analysis Retrofit Seismic Structure Sustainability Publication Date: 2015 Original Publication: CTBUH Journal, 2015 Issue I Paper Type: 1. Book chapter/Part chapter 2. Journal paper 3. Conference proceeding 4. Unpublished conference paper 5. Magazine article 6. Unpublished © Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat / Nina Mahjoub; Megan Stringer; Bill Tremayne Retrofit / Seismic Sustaining a Historic High-Rise Structure One of the tallest seismic retrofits in North America was undertaken in the heart of San Francisco. The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company headquar- ters was an achievement of architecture of its day when completed in 1925, and it remains an emblem of the Art Deco movement. The building’s current owner decided to embark on the challenging endeavor of reviving the historic structure. This meant preserving the historic fabric, creating an open, flexible Nina A. Mahjoub Megan Stringer workspace, and infusing state-of-the-art technology and sustainability into all its aspects, including a voluntary full seismic structural upgrade. Introduction capacity of the existing building system. Moreover, this approach allows the engineer Situated in the heart of downtown San to better understand how the new and Francisco, the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph existing systems behave together during a (PT&T) Company headquarters opened in seismic event, and therefore provides a Bill Tremayne 1925, reaching 132.7 meters and becoming smart, more sustainable, and less obstructive the tallest building in the city upon solution while maintaining the historic fabric Authors completion (see Figure 1). -
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hilton San Francisco Union Square 36 37 33 22 23 24 26 15 333 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA | 415-771-1400 11 THINGS TO DO A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY 34 1 Cable Cars – San Francisco’s cable car system is the world’s last manually 27 operated system. An icon of San Francisco, the cable car system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway. 2 Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 – San Francisco’s most famous waterfront 7 community is one of the busiest and well known tourist attractions in the western United States. Explore our past, join in today’s fun, and catch a glimpse into the 8 future of Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco! Home to two levels of unique specialty 19 5 28 38 shops that are surrounded by stunning views of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Alcatraz Island and the famous San Francisco city skyline. 3 Alcatraz Island – Offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US 6 built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the history making 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in 12 history, there is also a natural side to the Rock—gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare. 9 4 San Francisco Zoo & Gardens – Connecting people with wildlife, inspiring caring for nature and advancing conservation action, the zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals in 100 acres of majestic and peaceful 17 25 gardens located directly on the Pacific Coast. -
The Evolution of the Financial Services Industry and Its Impact on U.S
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SERIES THE EVOLUTION OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON U.S. OFFICE SPACE June 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW OF U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY I PAGE: 4 OVERVIEW OF OFFICE MARKET CONDITIONS IN 11 MAJOR FINANCIAL CENTERS PAGE: 8 A. ATLANTA, GA PAGE: 8 B. BOSTON, MA PAGE: 10 C. CHARLOTTE, NC PAGE: 12 D. CHICAGO, IL PAGE: 14 E. DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX II PAGE: 16 F. DENVER, CO PAGE: 18 G. MANHATTAN, NY PAGE: 20 H. ORANGE COUNTY, CA PAGE: 22 I. SAN FRANCISCO, CA PAGE: 24 J. WASHINGTON, DC PAGE: 26 K. WILMINGTON, DE PAGE: 28 MARKET SUMMARY AND ACTION STEPS III PAGE: 30 KEY FINDINGS The financial services sector has adapted its office-space usage in ways that are consistent with many office-using industries. However, its relationship to real estate has changed as a result of its role within the broader economy. In particular, four major causes have spurred a reduction in gross leasing activity by financial services firms: increased government regulation following the Great Recession of 2007-2009, cost reduction, efficient space utilization, and the emergence of the financial technology (fintech) sector. While demand for office space among financial services tenants has edged down recently overall, industry demand is inconsistent among major metros. For example, leasing increased for financial services tenants in San Francisco from 10% of all leasing activity in 2015 to 20% in 2016, while leasing among tenants in New York City declined from 32% to 20% over the same time period. Leasing trends within the financial services industry correlate with: the types of institutions involved, environments with policies and incentives that are conducive to doing business, the scale of operations and access to a highly-skilled talent pool, a shift from some urban to suburban locations, and a desire for new construction. -
Senior Services 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Senior Services 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors 248-723-3500 Serving Adults 50+ Fitness Spotlight Week September 3-6 Special pricing on trial classes, details on page 9. Find it on… Fitness Pages 3-9 Travel Pages 10-13 Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic Enrichment Friday, October 18 9 - 2 PM Presentations and Clubs Flu Shots provided by U of M Visiting Care Pages 14-17 Blood Pressure Checks by BTSS volunteers Supportive Services BTPD will be collecting old prescriptions Pages 18-19 BTFD will be providing Senior safety information Starting Point New Patron Meeting Limited flu shots available to Township Residents ages 50+ years. Shots FREE for seniors 65+ w/Medicare Page 14 B. All others participants shots are $30 billed to health insurance provider, if uncovered out of pocket cost of $30 payable to U of M Visiting Care. Appointments required. Register by phone or at BTSS beginning September 18 at 9 am. U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Bring proof of residency & Medicare Card. Performance Questions—Call 248-723-3500 Saturday, Sept. 28 10:30-11:30 AM Sponsored by: Be inspired by a drill team performance of cadets 10-16 years of age. This dedicated organization is modeled after the US Navy, instilling strong principles and leadership. Pre-registration helpful. All ages welcome; under 18 complimentary with adult supervision.) $ Mission Statement Enriching lives with learning opportunities ≈ Providing services that support well-being and independence ≈ Building community Fall 2019 Bloomfield Township Senior Services Bloomfield Township Eligibility - Adults 50+ Registration/Refund Policies Senior Services (BTSS) To create your profile, visit the center. -
Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State Of
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE FILED STATE OF CALIFORNIA 5-01-17 04:59 PM Order Instituting Rulemaking on the ) Commission’s Own Motion to Adopt Reporting ) R.92-08-008 Requirements for Electric, Gas, and Telephone ) (Filed August 11, 1992) Utilities Regarding Their Affiliate Transactions. ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that, pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, I have this day served a true copy of 2016 ANNUAL REPORT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338 E) ON SUBSIDIARY, AFFILIATE, AND HOLDING COMPANY TRANSACTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH R.92-08-008, ORDERING PARAGRAPH NO. 2 on all parties identified on the attached service list R.92-08-008. Service was effected by one or more means indicated below: ☒ Transmitting the copies via e-mail to all parties who have provided an e-mail address. ☒ Placing the copies in sealed envelopes and causing such envelopes to be delivered by hand or by overnight courier to the offices of the Assigned ALJ(s), or by U.S. mail to other addressee(s). Executed May 1, 2017, at Rosemead, California. /s/Jorge Martinez JORGE MARTINEZ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Post Office Box 800 Rosemead, California 91770 1 ************ SERVICE LIST *********** Last Updated on 09-MAR-2015 by: JVG R9208008 NOPOST ************** PARTIES ************** Margaret D.B. Brown Attorney At Law Jeffrey F. Beck PACIFIC BELL BECK & ACKERMAN 140 NEW MONTGOMERY ST., RM 1320 4 EMBARCADERO CENTER, SUITE 760 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 (415) 545-9424 (415) 263-7300 [email protected] David A. -
Statement of Qualifications
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Page & Turnbull FIRM PROFILE Page & Turnbull is interested in the intersection between the built surroundings we have inherited and the way we live now. Our mission is to imagine change within historic environments through design, research, and technology. Page & Turnbull was established in 1973 as Charles Hall Page & Associates to provide architectural and conservation services for historic buildings, resources and civic areas. We were one of the first architecture firms in California to dedicate our practice to historic preservation and we are among the longest-practicing such firms in the country. Our offices are located in San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles. Our staff includes licensed architects, designers and historians, conservators and planners. We approach projects with imagination and flexibility and are committed to the conservation of significant resources—where these resources can be made to function for present and future needs. Our services are oriented to our clients’ time and budget. All our professional staff meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES We emphasize the re-use of existing buildings and the thoughtful application of new design. Solutions for new construction respect existing architectural values and the context of neighboring structures. When analyzing buildings we are skilled in the assessment and treatment of the most significant architectural and historical spaces and elements. We welcome the challenge of solving problems of repair, seismic strengthening, and integrating new systems. Page & Turnbull ensures that projects comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation for local, state and federal agency review. -
Q2 2017 SF Market Report.Indd
Q2 2017 / Quarterly Office Market Report San Francisco Market Overview Market Facts Despite a slight uptick in class B vacancy, rent feet at 901 Market and Glu Mobile taking 57,024 growth across asset classes and increased tenant square feet at 875 Howard. demand from last quarter demonstrate a healthy Outside of the tech sector, First Republic Bank San Francisco market. While overall leasing was 6.9% signed the largest renewal of Q2 at 1 Front Street. down 13% relative to last quarter, a closer look Class A Vacancy They renewed 90,000 SF and expanded by an at certain submarkets shows positive market additional 88,000 SF within the same building. fundamentals. Both SOMA and the South Financial Co-working spaces also continued to expand their District saw a decrease in class A vacancy rates by presence in San Francisco this quarter as WeWork 10 and 20 basis points respectively. fi nalized leases at both 655 Montgomery and 2 6.8% Overall asking rates were up just slightly (0.9%) Embarcadero, while Regus owned Spaces signed Class B Vacancy from Q1, but class B asking rates rose 2.6% to just 35,313 SF at 1160 Battery. These means that co- over $66 per square foot. Citywide, class A rents working space now accounts for approximately rose 0.7% to $72.62 per square foot. These rents, 1.5 million square feet of offi ce space across San well above national averages, have forced tenants Francisco. to become more effi cient. We are seeing tenants As Salesforce Tower nears completion, leasing $70.29 FS take slightly smaller spaces that in previous years activity this quarter is pushing it towards delivering Class A and within their offi ces, the density of workers is almost entirely pre-leased. -
San Francisco Planning Code
Print San Francisco Planning Code ARTICLE 11: PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND AESTHETIC IMPORTANCE IN THE C-3 DISTRICTS Sec. 1101. Findings and Purposes. Sec. 1102. Standards for Designation of Buildings. Sec. 1102.1. Designation of Buildings. Sec. 1103. Standards for Designation of Conservation Districts. Sec. 1103.1. Conservation District Designations. Procedures for Change of Designation and Designation of Additional Significant and Sec. 1106. Contributory Buildings. Procedures for Designation of Additional Conservation Districts or Boundary Change Sec. 1107. of Conservation Districts. Sec. 1108. Notice of Designation. Sec. 1109. Preservation Lots: Eligibility for Transfer of Development Rights. Construction, Alteration or Demolition of Significant or Contributory Buildings or Sec. 1110. Buildings in Conservation Districts. Applications for Permits to Alter, Permits to Demolish, and Permits for New Sec. 1111. Construction in Conservation Districts. Sec. 1111.1. Determination of Minor and Major Alterations. Sec. 1111.2. Sign Permits. Sec. 1111.3. Review by the Planning Department. Sec. 1111.4. Scheduling and Notice of Historic Preservation Commission Hearings. Sec. 1111.5. Decision by the Historic Preservation Commission. Sec. 1111.6. Standards and Requirements for Review of Applications for Alterations. Sec. 1111.7. Standards and Requirements for Review of Applications for Demolition. Sec. 1113. Standards of Review for New and Replacement Construction in Conservation Districts. Sec. 1114. Modification of a Decision of the Historic Preservation Commission. Sec. 1115. Appeal. Sec. 1116. Unlawful Alteration or Demolition. Sec. 1117. Conformity with Other City Permit Processes. Sec. 1118. Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions. Sec. 1119. Maintenance Requirements and Enforcement Thereof. Sec. 1120. Enforcement and Penalties. Sec. -
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LID - Left _NONE CDB.qxp 10/13/2014 4:16 PM Page 1 CDB Living In The D_New CD Magazine sized 10/6/2014 3:18 PM Page 1 Let’s do this together... We couldn’t be more excited about The District Detroit, a project that engages the entire city, has a far reaching impact for our community, its people, workers and businesses from every corner of the state. We can, and we are, changing the conversation about Detroit. It’s an incredible comeback story in the making. Learn more at DistrictDetroit.com 20141020-SUPP--0001-NAT-CCI-CD_-- 10/15/2014 5:12 PM Page 1 FALL 2014 Page 1 FALL 2006 doing business in our bilities and future of Detroit.” Publisher’s note state. The research is clear: Billionaire/philanthropist Eli Broad spoke Metro areas with strong on the opening night about opportunities in ake no mistake, there is a big bet on core cities do better eco- Detroit and how improving education was key. Detroit. nomically than those that Nicole Curtis, host of “Rehab Addict” on ca- M In this special annual Detroit-fo- don’t. Everybody has a ble TV, announced she would focus the sixth cused supplement, we outline just a few: stake in Detroit’s financial season of her popular show on homes in De- ■ Gov. Rick Snyder bet his political capi- well-being. troit. tal that bankruptcy was Detroit’s best path But to become truly sus- Or this from a top executive in the head- to a sustainable future. tainable, Detroit needs investments to create hunting world: “It felt good to be back in ■ Mayor Mike Duggan, a Democrat, jobs for lower-income — and lower-skilled — Detroit and welcomed by the city that raised took a calculated risk that working with Detroiters, and better schools to attract and me,” wrote Billy Dexter, a Chadsey High Snyder’s Republican team and Emergency keep residents.