Tree Hearing Agenda

AGENDA

Monday, May 11th, 2020

2:30 PM

In accordance with Gov. Gavin Newson’s statewide order for all residents to shelter in place and the numerous local and state proclamations, orders and supplemental directions aggressive directives have been issues to slow down and reduce the spread of the COVID-19virus. 

Therefore, Public Works hearings that are held through videoconferencing will allow remote public comment. As the COVID-19 disease progresses, please visit the Public Works website (sfpublicworks.org) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects public hearings and the department.

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:

 

1. Call to Order. 

REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

View at: Microsoft Teams link (https://bit.ly/2KOUbDC)

Public comment call-in: 888-204-5984 / Access Code 9927045

 

2. Order No. 203078

To consider removal with replacement of one (1) street tree

Adjacent to 237 Leavenworth Street. Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested.

 

3. Order No. 203079

To consider removal with replacement of one (1) street tree

Adjacent to 69 Cervantes Blvd.

Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested.

 

4. Order No. 203080

To consider removal with replacement of one (1) street tree

Adjacent to 119 Hancock St.

Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested.

 

5. Order No. 203081

To consider removal with replacement of seven (7) street trees

Adjacent to 1100 Connecticut St (Potrero Hope Phase II.).

The trees are located along multiple frontages of the property.

Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested.

 

6. Order No. 203082

To consider the removal and replacement of eight (8) street trees

adjacent to the following properties and the removal of one 

(1) significant tree on private property at 9 Joy St.

5 Joy St – removal of three (3) street trees with replacement

9 Joy St – removal of one (1) significant and one (1) street tree with replacement

15 Joy St – removal of four (4) street trees with replacement

Staff has approved all removals and the public has protested

 

7. Order No. 203083

To consider removal with replacement of one (1) street tree

Adjacent to 403 28th St.

Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested.

 

8. Order No. 203084

To consider 

Removal of two (2) street trees without replacement, adjacent to 1445 Osceola Ln.

Removal of one (1) street tree without replacement, adjacent to 2 George Ct.

Removal of one (1) street tree without replacement, adjacent to 1194 La Salle. Ave.

Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement, adjacent to "218" Cashmere St.

Removal of two (2) street trees without replacement, adjacent to "2" Dukes Ct.

Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement, adjacent to 1535 Newcomb Ave.

 

9. Order No. 203085

To consider removal with replacement of one (1) street tree

Adjacent to 200 Clarendon Ave.

Staff has 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, 1680 Mission Street, 1st floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. 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 day before the hearing. To participate in the hearing using the public comment call-in line, dial 888-204-5984 and enter access code 9927045.

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 spotf@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