Public Works Hearing

 

AGENDA

Wednesday December 16, 2020

10:00 AM

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 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 

 

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2. Order No. 203963              215 Cherry Street.    

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of (2) street trees adjacent to 215 Cherry Street.  The fine levied for the illegal removal is $4,244.00

 

3. Order No. 203964              333 12^th Street.          

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for failure to protect (1) street tree adjacent to 333 12th Street The fine levied for the failure to protect is $2,193.00

 

4. Order No. 203965              436 Holloway Ave.

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 436 Holloway Avenue The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

 

5. Order No. 203966              522 Bowdoin Street

To consider the item(s) listed below and that said public hearing will be held as follows an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of (1) street tree adjacent to 522 Bowdoin Street.  The fine levied for the illegal removal is $2,193.00

 

6. Order No. 203967              921 Fulton Street.     

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 921 Fulton Street The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

 

7. Order No. 203968              2323 35^th Ave.           
   To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 2323 35th Avenue The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

 

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 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