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Public Works Hearing

AGENDA
Monday December 7, 2020 
5:30 PM 
 
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. 203916 1738 14th Ave.
To consider removal of one (1) significant tree on private property with replacement
(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)
 
 
3. Order No. 203917 1500 Geary Blvd.
To consider removal of one (1) street tree within a median with replacement (Staff denied the removal and the applicant has appealed)
 
 
4. Order No. 203918 40 Mendosa Ave 
To consider the removal of one (1) street tree with replacement adjacent to
40 Mendosa Ave.
 
(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)
 
 
5. Order No. 203919 2901 Broadway
To consider removal of one (1) street tree with replacement
(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)
 
 
6. Order No. 203920 4619 – 4621 Mission St.
To consider removal of three (3) street trees 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: 926 3451 1290 
 
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