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Public Works Hearing

AGENDA
Thursday October 15, 2020 
5:30PM
 
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 US: +16699006833,,98634867271#  +13462487799,,98634867271# 
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Webinar ID 986 3486 7271
 
 
2. Order No. 203700 1975-2399 Market Street 
(Upper Market St. Safety Project)
To Consider Removal of twenty-one (21) street trees with replacement 
(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)
 
 
3. Order No. 203701 94 29th St.
To Consider Removal of one (1) street tree without replacement 
(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested) 
 
 
4. Order No. 203702 900 Kearny St.
To consider removal of one (1) street tree without replacement at 900 Kearny St. (Staff approved the removal and the public has protested) 
 
 
5. Order No. 203703 115 Jordan Ave.
To consider removal of one (1) street tree with replacement at 115 Jordan Ave. (Staff denied the removal and the applicant appealed) 
 
 
6. Order No. 203704 439 Hill S
To consider Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement 
(staff approved and the public has protested) 
 
 
7. Order No. 203705 1506 Willard St.
To consider Removal of one (1) street tree without replacement at 1506 Willard St. (Staff approved the removal and the public has protested) 
 
 
8. Order No. 203706 4840 Mission St.
To consider Removal of eleven (11) street trees with replacement at 4840 Mission St. (Staff approved the removals and the public has protested) 
 
 
9. Order No. 203707 65 Ocean Ave.
To Consider removal of twelve (12) street trees and two (2) significant trees with replacement of eight (8) street trees at 65 Ocean Ave. (Staff approved the removals and the public has protested) 
 
 
10. Order No. 203708 12 different addresses in Supervisor District 2    
To Consider Removal of twelve (12) hazardous street trees at 12 different addresses in Supervisor District 2 
  • 2700 Pierce Removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 2536 Greenwich Removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 2450 Francisco Removal of (1) with replacement
  • 2445 Pine Street Removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 2362 Vallejo Removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 23 Orben Place Removal of (1) without replacement 
  • 1991 Bush Street Removal of (1) with replacement
  • 1932 Pierce Removal of (1) with optional replacement 
  • 1902 Bush Street removal of (1) with replacement  
  • 1885 Vallejo removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 2165 Jackson Street removal of (1) with replacement 
  • 1122 Broderick St removal of (1) 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 day before the hearing. To participate in the hearing using the public comment call-in line, US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 995 9812 1556 --- International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ac4UfFcwD4
 
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