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Public Works Hearing

 

AGENDA

Monday December 21, 2020

5:30 PM

In accordance of with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide order for all residents to shelter in place and the numerous local and State proclamations, orders and supplemental directions regarding the COVID-19 virus, Public Works hearings are held through videoconferencing and will provide for remote public comment.

As the COVID-19 virus situation evolves, please visit the Public Works website (sfpublicworks.org) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects public hearings and the department.

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 San Francisco CA 94103 or urbanforestry@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.

Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting the Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

 

 

  1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE 

 

Zoom Link

https://zoom.us/j/97305904642

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Dial in by phone

Or Telephone:  Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782

Webinar ID

Webinar ID: 973 0590 4642

 

 

  1. Order No. 203982              95 Ora Way              

To consider the following: removal of one (1) significant tree on private property with replacement.  (Staff denied the removal and the applicant has appealed)

  1. Order No. 203983              16th Street Improvement Project Phase II

To consider the following;

Removal of eighteen (18) street trees.  All trees will be replaced unless specified below.  100 trees total will be planted between Church and Utah St.

(Staff approved the removals and the public has protested)

(5) trees at 2400-2440 16th St;

(1) at 2757 16th St;

(1) at 2765 16th St;(1) at 2800 16th St

(1) at 2940 16th St.(no replacement); (1) at 3020 16th St; (1) at 3027 16th St; (1) at 3120 16th St;

(1) at 3159 16th St;

(1) 3174 16th St;

(2) at 3214 16th St;

(1) at 3233 16th St;

(1) at 3245 16th St.

 

  1. Order No. 203989              409 and 413 Vallejo St.        

To consider the removal of two (2) dead street trees without replacement

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 203990              Dead tree removal- Supervisor District 5

To consider the removal of three (3) dead street trees with replacement at the following addresses: 

2445 Pine St. Tree #15

1902 Bush St. Tree #2

1991 Bush St. Tree #1

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry, Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 94103 or urbanforestry@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. Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing. To participate in the hearing using the public comment call-in line, US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 998 10000 7404

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting at Bureau of Urban Forestry or email urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

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 peoples 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