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Public Works Hearing 1-20-2021

 

AGENDA

Wednesday January 20, 2021

10:00 AM

In accordance 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 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 Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing. 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. If attendees access the webinar via a computer, they will able to share documents themselves via the “share screen” functionality.

For more information / Para más información / 想要查询更多信息

Bureau of Urban Forestry ● (628) 652-TREE (8733) ● urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

 

 

  1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE 

 

Zoom Link

https://zoom.us/j/ 95786258415

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Or iPhone one-tap : US: +1 +16699006833, 95786258415# or +13462487799, 95786258415#

Dial in by phone

Or Telephone:  Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: + 1 669 900 6833 or 1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID

 

Webinar ID: 957 8625 8415

 

 

  1. Order No. 204127              5 Locations within Supervisor District 2               

To consider removal of five (5) hazard street trees at the following addresses:

2641 Franklin St one (1) tree #1 56 Cervantes St one (1) tree #1 273 Pixley St one (1) tree #1 (these three (3) trees will be replaced)

1572 Union St one (1) tree #1 2360 Fillmore St one (1) tree #3

(these two (2) trees will not be replaced because they do not meet our guidelines for replacement trees) removal of one (1) street tree with replacement.  (Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 204128              2 Locations within Supervisor District 4

To consider removal of two (2) hazard street trees with replacement at the following addresses: 1522 26th Ave. Tree #1 1466 35th Ave. Tree #1

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 204129              1360 Fulton St.           

To consider the removal of one (1) hazard street tree(s) with replacement at the following address:1360 Fulton St. Tree #1 (Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 204130              2 Locations within Supervisor District 7

To consider removal of four (4) hazard street trees at the following addresses:

46 Cragmont Ave. Tree #1 (without replacement; sidewalk too narrow – no other nearby options) “80” Junipero Serra Blvd (nearest address location) Three (3) trees. Tree #6, 8, 10 (located at curb) These trees will be replaced; specific locations may shift depending on overhanging canopies (Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 204131              2 Locations within Supervisor District 8

To consider removal of two (2) hazard street trees with replacement at the following addresses:  214 Roanoke St. Tree #1 and 458 Alvarado St. Tree #1

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

  1. Order No. 204132              3915 Folsom St

To Consider removal of two (2) hazard street trees with replacement at the following address:3915 Folsom St Tree #4 and #5

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested) Hazard tree removal within Supervisor District 9

 

  1. Order No. 204133              3 Locations within Supervisor District 10

To Consider removal of four (4) hazard street trees at the following addresses:

1119 Rhode Island St one (1) Tree #1 with replacement

551 Utah St two (2) trees. Tree #4 and #5 with replacement of both.

900x Carolina St one (1) Tree #34 with replacement

(Staff approved the removals 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, 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