Building Inspection Commission

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BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION (BIC)
Department of Building Inspection (DBI)

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 9:00 am

City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 416
Aired Live on SFGTV Channel 78

AGENDA:

(The BIC will take public comment on every item appearing on the agenda. Members of the public who address the Commission have the discretion on whether or not they wish to identify themselves for the record.)
1.	Call to order and Roll Call.
2.	President’s Announcements.
3.	Swearing in members to the Board of Examiners. All seats to expire September 15, 2010. Continued from January 16, 2008 meeting. a. Robert Fuller - Fire Protection Engineer b. Armin Wolski - General Contractor c. James Reed - Electrical Contractor
4.	Director’s Report. a. Status of MIS. b. Financial Report. c. Update on interdepartmental coordination meetings and recommendations. d. Update on the overall plan for the reconfiguration of DBI. e. Update on Community Action Plan for Seismic Safety (CAPSS).
5.	Public Comment: The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda.
6.	Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance (Mayor Gavin Newsom - File No. 080063) amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Chapter 13C to impose green building requirements on newly constructed residential buildings, newly constructed commercial buildings that are 5,000 gross square feet or more, alterations to new or existing commercial interiors that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in area, and major alterations to existing buildings that are 25,000 gross square feet or more in area, where interior finishes are removed and significant upgrades to structural and mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems are proposed; exempting City projects, which are covered by Chapter 7 of the San Francisco Environment Code; providing that the requirements become effective 90 days after enactment of the ordinance and increase over the following five-year period; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings required by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5. [Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield]
7.	Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance (Supervisor Aaron Peskin – File No. 070925) amending the San Francisco Building Code by adding Chapter 13C to require new or added construction over 20,000 square feet to comply with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating or an equivalent green building standard except for City projects, which are covered by Chapter 7 of the San Francisco Environment Code, to authorize the Director of Building Inspection to grant an exemption from some of the requirements on the grounds of hardship or infeasibility, to require the Director to grant an exemption if compliance would compromise the historical integrity of an historic structure, and to encourage projects not within the scope of the ordinance to incorporate as many green building standards into their construction as is feasible; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings required by California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5. [Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield]
8.	Discussion and possible action regarding proposed Administrative Bulletins AB-058, AB-082, AB-083 and AB-088. a. AB-058 Procedures for Seismic Instrumentation of New Buildings (new) b. AB-082 Requirements and Guidelines for Structural Design Review Procedures (new) c. AB-083 Requirements and Guidelines for the Seismic Design of New Tall Buildings Using Non-Prescriptive Seismic-Design Procedures (updated) d. AB-088 Collection and Storage of Trash, Recycling, and Compostable Material (new) [Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield].
9.	Discussion and possible action regarding the implementation plan for the Business Process Reengineering (BPR) for DBI. [Director Hasenin]
10.	Discussion and possible action regarding the purpose, roles and responsibilities of the existing Nomination Committee and Litigation Committee of the BIC. [President Lee & Chief Housing Inspector Rosemary Bosque].
11.	Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the existing Nomination Committee and Litigation Committee of the BIC. [President Lee].
12.	Discussion and possible action on the annual performance evaluation for the Director. a. Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Closed Session. b. Possible action to convene a Closed Session. c. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b). Director of the Department of Building Inspection – Mr. Isam Hasenin d. Reconvene in Open Session to vote on whether to disclose any or all discussions held in Closed Session (Administrative Code Section 67.10(b).
13.	Commissioner’s Questions and Matters
	a.	Inquiries to Staff. At this time, Commissioners may make inquiries to staff regarding various documents, policies, practices, and procedures, which are of interest to the Commission.
	b.	Future Meetings/Agendas. At this time, the Commission may discuss and take action to set the date of a Special Meeting and/or determine those items that could be placed on the agenda of the next meeting and other future meetings of the Building Inspection Commission.
14.	Public Comment: The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda. The Brown Act forbids a Commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment the Commission is limited to:
	(1) (2) (3)		responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public; or requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting; or directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a))
15.	Adjournment.
Copies of all documents referred to in the agenda are available for public inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Building Inspection Commission, 1660 Mission Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 and will be available at the March 19, 2008 meeting. [Ann Aherne, 558-6164]

MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION:		DEPARTMENT & COMMISSION STAFF:
	Frank Lee, President	Isam Hasenin, Director	(415) 558-6131
	Mel Murphy, Vice-President
	Reuben Hechanova, Commissioner
	Rafael Mandelman, Commissioner	Ann Aherne, Secretary	(415) 558-6164
	Criss Romero, Commissioner	Sonya Harris, Asst. Secretary	(415) 558-6164
	Vahid Sattary, Commissioner
	Debra Walker, Commissioner	CITY ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE:
		Dep. City Atty. John Malamut	(415) 554-4622

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

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 people’s review.

The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE, TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT FRANK DARBY JR., ADMINISTRATOR, SUNSHINE TASK FORCE CITY HALL, ROOM 244, 1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4689. OFFICE (415) 554-7724, FAX (415) 554-7854, E-MAIL: sotf@sfgov.org

Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/and at the San Francisco Public Library.

In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

MISSION STATEMENT

As a policy-making and supervisory body mandated by the City Charter, the seven-member citizen Building Inspection Commission will manage the Department of Building Inspection and the bodies subordinate to the Commission by overseeing the effective, efficient, fair and safe enforcement of the City and County’s Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Codes, along with Disability Access Regulations.

ACCESSIBLE MEETING INFORMATION POLICY

The meeting will be held at the City Hall Building, located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 4th Floor, Room 400. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center Station at 8th (at the United Nations Plaza) and Market Streets.

Accessible MUNI/Metro lines servicing this location are the J-Church, K-Ingleside, L-Taraval, C-Ocean View, and N-Judah at Van Ness and Civic Center Stations; 9-San Bruno, 71-Haight, and 42-Downtown bus lines. For information about MUNI accessible services call (415) 923-6142.

The Commission meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curbside parking spaces have been designated on the Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street perimeters of City Hall for mobility-impaired persons. There is accessible parking available within the Civic Center Underground Parking Garage at the corner of McAllister and Polk Streets, and within the Performing Arts Parking Garage at Grove and Franklin Streets.

Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. Assistive Listening devices will be available at the meeting. To request a sign language interpreter, reader, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations for a disability, please contact the Commission Secretary, Ann Aherne (415) 558-6164. Providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.

Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call (415) 558-6164 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such persons, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

POLICY STATEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING OR MEETING

Pursuant to Section 67.7-1(c) of the San Francisco Administrative Code, members of the public who are unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to the BIC Commission Secretary, Ann Aherne, at 1660 Mission Street, 6^th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 or at the place of the scheduled hearing before the proceedings begin. These written comments shall be made a part of the official public record and these comments will be brought to the attention of the members of the Building Inspection Commission. [Twenty copies are necessary.]

POLICY STATEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT

Pursuant to Section 67.16 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, each member of the public may address the Commission once for up to three minutes on any agenda item.

SAN FRANCISCO LOBBYIST ORDINANCE

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] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.

Department of Building Inspection