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

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400
Aired Live on SFGTV Channel 26


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.

 

Public Comment:  The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s   jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda.

4.



a.
b.
c.



d.

CLOSED SESSION:  pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and the San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10.
Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Closed Session.
Possible action to convene to Closed Session.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Discussion of potential litigation concerning the proposed transfer of funds under the budget from the Department of Building Inspection to other City departments
Reconvene in Open Session to vote whether to disclose any or all discussions held in Closed Session (Administrative Code Section 67.12.).

5.

 

Discussion and possible action regarding 4109 Irving Street and update on 5/20/04 site visit by Commissioner Guinnane.  [Commissioner Guinnane]
6. Discussion and possible action regarding update on 2454 Geary Blvd.  Update on 5/21/04 site visit by Commissioners Guinnane and Santos. [Commissioners Guinnane and Santos]
7. Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance amending Section 10.100-45 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to remove from the Building Inspection Fund all fines and penalties collected by the Department of Building Inspection. [Director Chiu]
8. Discussion and possible action on the update of DBI’s progress in meeting with the  recommendations of the 2001 Controller’s Management Audit. [Director Chiu and Assistant Director Lee]
9. Discussion and possible action regarding legislation for abatement of interior lead based paint and DBI’s programs as to cost versus income. [Commissioner Guinnane] 
10. Discussion and possible action regarding permits issued for square footage expansion in the   last five years with values of $20,000 or more where the work has been completed, but no       CFC issued. [Commissioner Guinnane]

11.

 

Review 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.

12.

 

Public Comment:  The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda.

13.

 

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 June 14, 2004 meeting. [Ann Aherne, 558-6164]

 

MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION:

DEPARTMENT & COMMISSION STAFF:

 

Rodrigo Santos, President

Frank Y. Chiu, Director

(415) 558-6131

 

Bobbie Sue Hood, Vice-President

Amy Lee, Assistant Director

(415) 558-6250

 

Matt Brown, Commissioner

Ken Harrington, Sp. Asst. to Director

(415) 575-6893

 

Denise D’Anne, Commissioner

Jim Hutchinson, Deputy Director

(415) 558-6142

 

Alfonso Fillon, Commissioner

William Wong, Deputy Director

(415) 558-6139

 

Roy Guinnane, Commissioner

Ann Aherne, Secretary

(415) 558-6164

 

Esther Marks, Commissioner

 

 

 

 

 




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 DONNA HALL, ADMINISTRATOR, CITY HALL, ROOM 409, 1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4689. OFFICE (415) 554-7724, FAX (415) 554-7854, E-MAIL: donna.hall@sfgov.org.

Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Office, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org

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 408.  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.  A sign language interpreter will be available upon request.   Agendas and Minutes of the meeting are available in large print/tape form and/or readers upon request.  Please contact the Commission Secretary, Ann Aherne (415) 558-6164 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request these services.

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, 6th 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 Sec. 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, or http://www.sfgov.org/ethics.