Public Works Hearing

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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Webinar ID 975 5436 8291

 

 

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