Public Works Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Director of Public Works will hold a remote public hearing via teleconference to consider the item(s) listed below and that said public hearing will be held as follows:

DATE:                    January 24, 2024

Time:                     10:00am

Location:              REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the hearing officer on matters that are within the department’s jurisdiction but not on today’s agenda.

3. Hearing Order 208948                 

To consider notice to repair #1197603 and notice of violation and abatement order #1246788. The notices are regarding an unpermitted encroachment obstructing the public right of way along Fielding St. placed by the property owner of 5-11 Fielding St.

4. Hearing Order 209018                              

To consider notice to repair #1233094 and notice of violation and abatement order #1242145. The notice is regarding unpermitted encroachments and an unpermitted curb cut at 1535 Van Dyke Ave.

5. Hearing Order 208955                              

To consider a request from the property owner of 79-81 Homestead Street for a minor sidewalk encroachment permit to construct one (1) new warped driveway (8’-11” wide) with a set of railings (36” high) on either side, all extending out 3’-9” into the public right of way along Homestead Street fronting the subject property 79-81 Homestead Street (Block 6504, Lot 024).
 

Public Works hearings are held through videoconferencing and will provide for remote public comment.

For Order 208948 & 209018: Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to the Bureau of Street-Use & Mapping 49 South Van Ness Ave, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94103, Attention: Woojoo Chung. These comments will be made a part of the official public record and shall be brought to the attention of the Hearing Officer.

Information on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting Woojoo Chung with the Bureau of Street Use & Mapping via e-mail at Woojoo.Chung@sfdpw.org.PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Woojoo Chung via email at Woojoo.Chung@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. one business day before the hearing. If attendees access the webinar via a computer, they will be able to share documents themselves via the “share screen” functionality.

For Order 208955: Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Street Use and Mapping at 49 South Van Ness, Suite 300 or email directly to shannon.do@sfdpw.org or BSMpermitdivision@sfdpw.org. Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record.

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting Shannon Do at shannon.do@sfdpw.org or BSMpermitdivision@sfdpw.org.

PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Shannon Do via email at shannon.do@sfdpw.org or BSMpermitdivision@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. one business day before the hearing. If attendees access the webinar via a computer, they will be able to share documents themselves via the “share screen” functionality.

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance

Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, Boards, Councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.

For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force: City Hall Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 554-7724, fax (415) 554-7854 or E-mail sotf@sfgov.org

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100, et. seq.] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252- 3112; or web site: www.sfethics.org.

Language Interpreters

Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to ensure availability.

ESPAÑOL: La solicitud de un intérprete debe recibirse 48 horas antes de la reunión.

中文: 如需即時傳譯，請於會議前最少四十八小時通知