REVISED bicagenda 03-16-22.pdf

BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION (BIC)
Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
Hearing in person and via video and teleconferencing

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 416

WATCH: SF Cable Channel 78/Watch www.sfgovtv.org

WATCH: https://bit.ly/3pKZHvw

LISTEN/PUBLIC COMMENT CALL-IN: 1-415-655-0001 / Access Code: 2494 694 1052

To raise your hand for public comment on a specific agenda item press *3 when prompted by the meeting moderator.
Members of the public are to participate either in person or remotely. If you want to ensure your comment on any item on the agenda is received by the Building Inspection Commission in advance of the meeting, please send an email to dbi.commission@sfgov.org by 5pm on Tuesday, March 15th or call (628) 652-3510.
Please see the information towards the end of the agenda for remote meeting access.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT & COMMISSION STAFF
Raquel Bito, President

Jason Tam, Vice-President
Alysabeth Alexander-Tut, Commissioner
J.R. Eppler, Commissioner
Bianca Neumann, Commissioner
Angie Sommer, Commissioner

Patrick O’Riordan, Director
(628) 652-3500

Sonya Harris, Secretary
(628) 652-3510

Monique Mustapha, Asst. Secretary
(628) 652-3510

CITY ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE
Dep. City Atty. Robb Kapla
(415) 554-4647

REVISED 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 they wish to identify themselves for the record.)
1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
2. FINDINGS TO ALLOW TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e). (Discussion and Possible Action)
The Commission will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution setting forth findings required under Assembly Bill 361 that would allow the BIC to hold meetings, or for Commissioners to attend meetings, when necessary remotely according to the modified Brown Act teleconferencing set forth in AB 361.
3. President’s Opening Remarks.
4. Director’s Report
a. Director’s Update [Director O’Riordan]
b. Update on major projects.
c. Update on DBI’s finances.
d. Update on proposed or recently enacted State or local legislation.
e. Update on Code Enforcement.
5. General 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 to appoint Commissioners to serve on the Nominations Subcommittee. (Continued from the February 16, 2022 Regular Meeting.)
7. Discussion and possible action to appoint Commissioners to serve on the Client Services Subcommittee.
8. Discussion and possible action to approve and swear in a member of the Code Advisory Committee (CAC) Member-At-Large Seat. Nominations Subcommittee recommends Brian Caruso for the seat. Term to expire 8/10/25.
9. Discussion and possible action to make recommendations regarding current membership and reappointments to the Access Appeals Commission (AAC). Terms to expire 11/1/25.
10. Discussion and possible action to allow BIC Subcommittees to meet remotely.
11. Discussion and possible action to decide whether third-party presenters, parties, or participants in any hearing or proceeding at that in-person meeting may appear remotely.
12. Quarterly update on DBI’s reforms initiatives.
13. Discussion regarding Information Sheet EG-02 – Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings to Yard for Existing or New Building of R-3 Occupancies.
14. 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.
15. Review and approval of the minutes of the following meetings:
• Special Meeting of January 14, 2022
• Regular Meeting of January 21, 2022
• Special Budget Meeting of January 26, 2022
• Special Budget Meeting of February 10, 2022
• Regular Meeting of February 16, 2022
16. Adjournment.

Copies of documents referred to in the agenda will be available at https://sfdbi.org/meetings/17 [Sonya Harris, 628-652-3510] If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Building Inspection Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials will be available for public inspection.
Agenda Language for In-Person or Partially In-Person Meetings

This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. As authorized by California Government Code Section 54953(e) and Mayor Breed’s 45th Supplement to her February 25, 2020 emergency proclamation, it is possible that some members of the Building Inspection Commission may attend this meeting remotely. In that event, those members will participate and vote by video. Members of the public may attend the meeting to observe and provide public comment at the physical meeting location listed above or online at www.sfgovtv.org or https://bit.ly/3pKZHvw. Instructions for providing remote public comment are below.

Remote Meeting Access (WEBEX)
To watch via WebEx application on your desktop/laptop:
Click the link to join the meeting - https://bit.ly/3pKZHvw
You will then be prompted to enter the following information:
First and Last Name: These fields are required to be entered; however, if you wish to remain anonymous, you may type “Public” in the first and last name fields.
Email Address: This field is required to be entered; however, if you wish to remain anonymous, you may type “public@public.com” in the email field
Click the “Join Now” button to join the meeting
Public Comment Call-In: 1-415-655-0001 / Access Code: 2494 694 1052

Providing Public Comment:
• Dial in to 1-415-655-0001 and then enter access code 2494 694 1052 then #
• Press # again to enter meeting as an ATTENDEE
• You will hear a beep when you join the meeting as a participant. Stop and LISTEN
• Wait for Public Comment to be announced.
• When the President or Commission Secretary calls for Public Comment, dial ‘*’ then ‘3’ to be added to the speaker line.
• You will then hear “You have raised your hand to ask a question, please wait to speak until the host calls on you.” Callers will hear silence when waiting for their turn to speak.
• Ensure you are in a quiet location. Before you speak, mute the sound of any equipment around you, including televisions, radios, and computers. It is especially important that you mute your computer (if you are watching via the web link) so there is no echo sound when you speak.
• To withdraw your question, press ‘*’ then ‘3’. – you will hear: “You have lowered your hand.”
• When the system message says “Your line has been unmuted” - THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SPEAK.
• When the President or Commission Secretary states “Welcome Caller,” you are encouraged to state your name clearly. As soon as you speak, you will have 2 minutes to provide your comments.
• Once your 2 minutes have expired, you will be moved out of the speaker line and back as a participant in the meeting (unless you disconnect). You will hear “Your line has been muted.”
• Participants who wish to speak on other public comment periods can stay on the meeting line and listen for the next public comment opportunity.

RAMAYTUSH OHLONE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Building Inspection Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.

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 THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE AT CITY HALL, 1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 244 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102. OFFICE (415) 554-7724, FAX (415) 554-5163, E-MAIL: sotf@sfgov.org

Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force or 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.

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 416. 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, M-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, Sonya Harris (628) 652-3510. Providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.

Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call (628) 652-3510 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.

LANGUAGE ACCESS
Please note: For questions about the Language Access Ordinance, please contact OCEIA at (415) 581-2360 and ask for the Executive Director or Language Access Compliance Officer. Language Assistance: To request an interpreter for a specific item during the meeting, please contact the Commission Secretary, Sonya Harris, at (628) 652-3510 or by email at sonya.harris@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

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, Sonya Harris, at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, 5th 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 two 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 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252- 3112; web site: https://sfethics.org/.

CONTRIBUTION RESTRICTION
Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code section 1.127 prohibits any person with a financial interest in certain land use matters from making a political contribution to any committee controlled by an individual currently holding, or seeking election to, the office of Mayor, Supervisor, or City Attorney.
Solicitation or acceptance of such a contribution is also prohibited. Be aware that certain matters pending before or acted upon by the Building Inspection Commission may constitute land use matters under section 1.127. Please visit sfethics.org to learn more about whether your involvement in such matters affects your ability to make political contributions, or contact the Ethics Commission at ethics.commission@sfgov.org or (415) 252-3100.