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Public Works Hearing

AGENDA
Tuesday November 17, 2020 
10:00AM
 
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
 
 
1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE  
iPhone one tap Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,97489959667# or +13462487799,,97489959667#
Dial in by phone Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 
 
Webinar ID Webinar ID: 974 8995 9667 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aevuICYhGz
 
 
2. Order No. 203850 2334 35th Avenue.
An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of one (1) street tree adjacent to 2334 35th avenue. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00
 
 
3. Order No. 203851 373 6th Avenue
To An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of two (2) street trees adjacent to 373 6th Avenue. The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $4,386.00
 
 
4. Order No. 203852 553 15th Avenue 
An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for failure to protect one (1) street tree adjacent to 553 15th Avenue. The fine levied for failure to protect the street tree is $2,193.00
 
 
5. Order No. 203853 166 Albion St.
An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of one (1) street tree adjacent to 166 Albion St. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $18,800
 
 
6. Order No. 203854 878 Rhode Island St.
An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of one (1) street tree adjacent to 878 Rhode Island St. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $2,122.00
 
 
7. Order No. 203855 16 Merced Avenue.
An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of one (1) significant tree on private property at 16 Merced Avenue. The fine levied for the illegal removal is $2,122.00
 
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 
Webinar ID: 974 8995 9667   
 
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