Wednesday, October 14, 2020 

11:00AM

 

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 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 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

 

 

 

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An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal pruning of 

five (5) street trees at 3099 22nd St. (1105 South Van Ness) 

The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $10,610.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal removal of one (1) significant tree at 1998 15th Ave. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $2,122.00

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal pruning of Five (5) street trees at 2129 Vallejo S. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $10,610.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal pruning of one (1) street tree at 2347 25th Ave. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal removal of two (2) street trees at 600 Geneva Ave. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $4,244.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal pruning of one (1) street tree at 921 Fulton St. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,122.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal removal of fourteen (14) street trees at 1001 Van Ness Ave. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $48,376.00 

 

 

An appeal from the property owner for fine issued for the illegal pruning of two (2) street trees at 917 Fulton St. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $4,244.00 

 

 

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 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  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592 

Webinar ID: 975 5436 8291

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

 

 

AGENDA

Tuesday September 29, 2020

10:00 AM

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 issued 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:

Call to Order.     

REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE View at:
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1. Order No. 203573. - Public hearing to consider
   A request from the property owner of 645 Baker Street, for a minor sidewalk encroachment permit to legalize two (2) existing trash enclosures along baker street and McAllister street fronting the subject property at 645 Baker Street (block 1177, lot 001).

Persons unable to participate
Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Berhane Gaime at Berhane.gaime@sfdpw.org or SFPW-BSM  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 Berhane Gaime at Berhane.gaime@sfdpw.org Or BSMpermitdivision@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

 

 

 

Monday September 28, 2020

10:00 AM

 

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 issued 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:

 

Call to Order.      REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE View at: 

 

 

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 or 

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Telephone: Dial +1 669 900 6833  +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799

 

1. Order No. 203614 Potrero HOPE SF Project  - Tentative Map Application No. 9610, prepared on behalf of Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco, a public body corporate and politic, submitted on January 29, 2018, as modified by a revised tentative parcel map submitted June 12, 2018 (“Tentative Map”) for a two-lot subdivision with up to 360 residential units.

 

2. Order No. 203615 Hunters View HOPE SF Project  - Tentative Map Application No. 9677, prepared on behalf of the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco, a public body corporate and politic, submitted on April 17, 2018, as modified by a revised tentative final map submitted on July 10, 2018 (“Tentative Map”) for a subdivision for 9 lots and 310 mixed use new condominium project.

 

3. Order 203616  Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island Project -  Tentative Map Application 10347, prepared on behalf of Treasure Island Series 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to merge and re-subdivide sixty-six (66) existing lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, D, G, I, J, M, O, P, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL, AM, AN, AO, AP, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AV, AX, BF, BG, BH, BI, BJ, BK, and BL and portions of Lots F, L, R, U, AA, and BM of Final Transfer Map No. 9837, as well as a portion of “Portion of Navy Retained Parcel 1” as shown on Record of Survey No. 9035 in two or more phases resulting in up to thirty-one (31) development lots, and forty-four (44) street, utility and open space parcels, and authorize up to 2,332 condominium units, including 2,132 residential condominium units.

 

 

4. Order 203617 Fifth and Minna (5M) Project -  Tentative  Map Application 10569, being a 2 Lot Vertical Subdivision, 302 Residential and 8 Commercial Mixed-Use New Condominium Project. 

 

 

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference 

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to James Ryan via email at james.ryan@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 

 

 

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

 

 

 

For Immediate Release

September 11, 2020

Contact: Beth Rubenstein, beth.rubenstein@sfdpw.org

 

 

Members of the Public Have an Opportunity to Weigh in on the Proposals Online

 

San Francisco, CA – Public Works, in collaboration with the industrial designers at the Institute for Creative Integration (ICI), has narrowed the design of the City’s new public trash cans to three final concepts. 

 

Today, there are more than 3,000 public trash cans on City sidewalks and in public plazas that serve a vital role in combatting litter. Unfortunately, many have become easy targets for scavenging, which leaves behind a mess.

 

“San Francisco is a beautiful city and keeping it clean can be a challenge. Finding the right public trash can to serve our needs at a reasonable cost has driven this design process,” said Acting Public Works Director Alaric Degrafinried. “All three contending designs meet our requirements conceptually: They are durable, hard to tamper with, easy to service and aesthetically pleasing.”

 

The look of the new cans is intended to complement the design of the new JCDecaux public toilets, now in production, the BART canopies on Market Street and the café on Civic Center Plaza. The smart cans also will be outfitted with sensors that send alerts when they’re nearing capacity so they can be emptied before they overflow.

 

The three contending designs will be presented at the Arts Commission Civic Design Review Committee on Sept. 21. Leading up to the meeting, Public Works also is soliciting initial public feedback on the designs. Comments can be made http://sfpublicworks.org/trashcanredesign

 

If given the greenlight at Civic Design Review, Public Works will have 15 prototype cans – five of each design – manufactured and installed throughout the City for real-life testing.  Comments will be solicited from residents; nonprofit partners who help keep the City clean; Recology, the private company that services the cans; neighborhood merchants; and Public Works crews, who deal with day-to-day litter cleanup. Their input will inform the decision on the final selection.

 

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For immediate release: Aug. 25, 2020

Contact: Rachel Gordon: rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

 

Crews Applying a Micro-surface Seal to Extend the Life of Approximately 100 Blocks

 

 

San Francisco – Today marks the start of a roadway improvement project to resurface approximately 100 blocks over the next month to make City streets safer and smoother for all users.

 

San Francisco Public Works’ contractor crews are applying a thin layer of protective material on top of the existing asphalt pavement to prolong the life of the streets – a process known as micro-surfacing.

 

The annual micro-surfacing operation preserves asphalt pavement by protecting the surface from the effects of natural aging and the environment caused by inclement weather, excessive heat and the searing effects of the sun. The mixture of liquid oil and crushed rock used for micro-surfacing can extend the life of pavement at a fraction of the cost by restoring the surface of a roadway and sealing off any moisture and preventing oxidation that can cause deterioration and require more costly repairs later.

 

Micro-surfacing takes two days to complete per block, compared to several days or weeks for a full roadway reconstruction operation that includes street base repairs and repaving.

 

The street improvements are taking place in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco, among them Potrero Hill, the Sunset, the Bayview, the Mission, Diamond Heights, Sunnyside and Oceanview.

 

More details on the micro-surfacing project, including parking and traffic restrictions, work hours and the micro-surfacing process, can be found at www.sfpublicworks.org/microsurfacing

 

About San Francisco Public Works: The 24/7 City agency cleans and resurfaces streets; plants and nurtures City-maintained street trees; designs, constructs and maintains City-owned facilities; inspects streets and sidewalks; builds curb ramps; eradicates graffiti; partners with neighborhoods; trains people for jobs; greens the right of way; and educates our communities.

Monday August 24, 2020

11:00 AM

 

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 issued 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:

 

1. Call to Order. REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE View at: Microsoft Teams link (https://bit.ly/3kfdg1W) Public comment call-in: 888-204-5984 / Access Code 9927045

 

2. Order No. 203478 Mission Rock Project - Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Subdivision Code Exceptions Requested By Subdivider To Construct Proposed Infrastructure Design for the Project at Seawall Lot 337 (Final Map No. 9443) Including Subdivider’s Prposed use of Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) for the Project and Associated LCC Design Criteria and Performance/Failure Criteria, Settlement Monitoring and Sampling Requirements and Procedures, Excavation and Backfill Requirements and Procedures, and Municipal Code Amendments and/or City Regulations and Procedures (As May Be Applicable), Which Are Certain Conditions of Approval of Public Works Order No. 202,368 (Approval of Tentative Map No. 9443) That Must Be Satisfied Prior To Authorization of the Use of LCC. The Subdivider of the Mission Rock Project (depicted in Final Map No. 9443) requests approvals and/or determinations necessary to authorize the proposed use of lightweight cellular concrete, including Public Works’ approval of (1) of Subdivision Code exceptions pursuant to Subdivision Code Section 1712; and (2) design criteria and performance/failure criteria, settlement monitoring and sampling requirements and procedures, excavation and backfill requirements and procedures, and Municipal Code amendments and/or City regulations and procedures (as may be applicable), which are certain Conditions of Approval set forth in Public Works Order No. 202,368 (Approval of Tentative Map No. 9443) that must be satisfied prior to the authorization of the use of LCC for the Mission Rock project. amendments and/or City regulations and procedures (as may be applicable), which are certain Conditions of Approval set forth in Public Works Order No. 202,368 (Approval of Tentative Map No. 9443) that must be satisfied prior to the authorization of the use of LCC for the Mission Rock project. 

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 business day before the hearing. Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting Nicolas Huff at Nicolas.huff@sfdpw.org.

 

 

3. Order No. 203492 Transbay Bay, Tentative Transfer Map PID 10327

 

This public hearing is to consider the approval of the Tentative Transfer Map No. 10327. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to CATHAL HENNESSY (CATHAL.HENNESSY@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 CATHAL HENNESSY via email at CATHAL.HENNESSY@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 CATHAL HENNESSY at CATHAL.HENNESSY@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

 

 

 

 

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 issued 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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Order No. 203371

To consider removal of thirteen (13) trees with replacement located along Bay Shore Blvd. (“1900”) above the 3rd St. off ramp, as part of the Bayview Gateway Project. The trees are located on block lot 5017 018, owned by Public Works, and/or within the public right-of-way adjacent to this property.

 

5. Order No. 203372

To consider removal of three (3) significant trees on private property at 1000 Lombard Street (at the Leavenworth frontage). The subject trees are located above the sidewalk along the Leavenworth frontage. One significant tree will be replaced and two replacement street trees planted in empty/ new basins.

 

6. Order No. 203373

To consider removal of three (3) street trees with replacement adjacent to 1298 Howard St. The Chinese elm trees are located on the 9th St. frontage

 

7. Order No. 203374

To consider removal of one (1) street tree without replacement within the Tulare St. public right-of-way, on the east side of 3rd St. near the Islais Creek Bridge (referred to as “2” Tulare St. in previous posting notices)

 

8. Order No. 203375

To consider removal of three (3) street trees without replacement adjacent to 1910 Baker St.

 

9. Order No. 203376

To consider removal of three (3) trees at 2760 Divisadero St with replacement. The trees are located on the Green St. frontage.

 

10. Order No. 203377

To consider removal of one (1) street tree without replacement adjacent to 20 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.

This order supersedes order #203084 for a May 11, 2020 tree hearing, and order #203177 for a June 1st tree hearing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to: Public Works-Urban Forestry, 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 the Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For immediate release: June 26, 2020

Contact: Rachel Gordon, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

 

 

San Francisco, CA – The City’s annual Great Highway Sand Relocation Project is scheduled to wrap up on June 30, as previously announced. However, due to an unusually large accumulation of sand this year, San Francisco Public Works has authorized the contractor to extend the work week into Saturday, June 27, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Public Works has a small window to perform the annual work; it must be timed to make sure crews do not disturb the Snowy Western Plover, a small shorebird that is protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The plovers can be found at Ocean Beach about 10 months out of the year but take off in the spring or early summer to nest in other coastal areas and inland salt flats.

 

Monitors with the federal Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) have confirmed that the plovers have left Ocean Beach and that it is safe to begin relocating the sand. 

 

The work is being done in coordination with the GGNRA and under a special-use permit for activities that occur on federal parklands.

 

About San Francisco Public Works: The 24/7 City agency cleans and resurfaces streets; plants and nurtures City-maintained street trees; designs, constructs and maintains City-owned facilities; inspects streets and sidewalks; builds curb ramps; eradicates graffiti; partners with neighborhoods; trains people for jobs; greens the right of way; and educates our communities.

 

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