Hearing

 

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-19 virus. 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:

 

 

REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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

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

 

Public Works Order No. 202368 (Approval of Tentative Map No. 9443) Including Deferral of: Major Encroachment Permit for Private Utilities; Form of License for Private Utility Facilities; Form of Egress Rights From the Port of San Francisco; and Conditions Necessary To Authorize the Proposed Use of Lightweight Cellular Concrete, Including Approval of Municipal Code Amendments, City Regulations and Notices, and Design and Performance Criteria; and Subdivider’s Request for Approval or Deferral of Infrastructure Plan Amendments; and granting an exception to the Subdivision Regulations to allow a 7-day notice period. 

 

In association with the approval of Final Map No. 9443 and pursuant to Subdivision Code Section 1712, Subdivider requests deferral of a subset of the Conditions of Approval set forth in Public Works Order No. 202,368 (Approval of Tentative Map No. 9443), including the following: a Major Encroachment Permit for private utilities; a form of license for private utility facilities; a form of egress rights from the Port of San Francisco; and conditions necessary to authorize the proposed use of lightweight cellular concrete, including approval of Municipal Code amendments and City regulations and notices and design and performance Criteria. In addition, Subdivider requests deferral or approval of Infrastructure Plan amendments. The hearing also will consider the grant of an exception to the Subdivision Regulations to allow a 7-day notice period. 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Nicolas Huff via email at nicolas.huff@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 Nicolas Huff via email at nicolas.huff@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the day before the hearing. 

 

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 Nicolas Huff at nicolas.huff@sfdpw.org. 

 

Accessible Meeting Information

 

Minutes of the meeting are available in alternative formats.  If you require the use of a reader during the meeting, American Sign Language interpreters, and/or a sound enhancement system, please call Public Works’ Accessibility Access Coordinator at 557-4685 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing.

 

Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our accessibility hotline at 557-4685 to discuss meeting accessibility.  In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products.  Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

 

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