Building Inspection Commission
BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION (BIC)
Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 5, 2005 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.)
BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION (BIC)
Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 5, 2005 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.)
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Call to Order and Roll Call. |
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President’s Announcements. |
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Director’s Report. [Acting Director Amy Lee] |
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Update on DBI’s providing reciprocal aid to New Orleans. |
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Report on DBI’s FY 05-06 Efficiency Plan.
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Public Comment: The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda. |
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Discussion and possible action regarding Proposed Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance. [Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield, Technical Services Division, Jack Macy, Department of the Environment]
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Update on Unlawful Residential Demolition Assessments. [Chief Building Inspector Carla Johnson]
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Report on Inspection Scheduling. [Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson]
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Update on 422 – 31st Avenue. [Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson]
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Update on status of Community Action Plan for Seismic Safety (CAPSS) [Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield, Technical Services Division]
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Review and approval of the minutes of the June 6, 2005 meeting.
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Review and approval of the minutes of the June 20, 2005 meeting.
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Review and approval of the minutes of the July 18, 2005 meeting.
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Review of Communication Items. At this time, the Commission may discuss or take possible action to respond to communication items received since the last meeting. |
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E-mail dated 10/05/05 from Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson to BIC President E. G. Hirsch regarding emergency preparedness and DBI vehicles. |
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E-mail dated October 18, 2005 from Ruby Tourk of the Mayor’s Office to All Secretaries of City and County of San Francisco Boards and Commissions regarding Policy on Discriminatory or Harassing Remarks Made at Public Meetings of City Boards and Commissions. |
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Copy of letter dated November 1, 2005 from President Hirsch to the Superior Court of California regarding responses to Grand Jury Recommendations. |
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Correspondence between Michael Tsang and Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson dated October 24, 2005 and November 1, 2005 regarding 21 Castenada. |
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Copy of e-mail sent by Francisco DaCosta to Mr. Phil Ting regarding properties that should be reassessed by the Assessor’s Office. |
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Correspondence dated October 31, 2005, November 4, 2005, November 7, 2005 and November 21, 2005 between Zacks Utrecht & Leadbetter and Acting Director Amy Lee regarding Ms. Lee’s property at 1634-1636 Waller Street – Appeal of BPA No. 2005/10/06/4992. |
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Copy of the BOMA San Francisco ADVOCATE dated November 4, 2005 and BOMA’s update on High-Rise sprinkler Ordinance Compliance Requirements. |
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Thank you letters received from members of the public and Acting Director Lee’s response.
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Review Commissioner’s Questions and Matters. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Public Comment: The BIC will take public comment on matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not part of this agenda. |
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Adjournment. |
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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 December 5, 2005 meeting. [Ann Aherne, 558-6164] |
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MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION: |
DEPARTMENT & COMMISSION STAFF: |
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Ephraim Hirsch, President |
Amy Lee, Acting Director |
(415) 558-6250 |
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Noelle Hanrahan, Vice-President |
James Hutchinson, Deputy Director |
(415) 558-6142 |
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Roy Guinnane, Commissioner |
Wing Lau, Acting Deputy Director |
(415) 558-6135 |
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Alfonso Fillon, Commissioner |
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Frank Lee, Commissioner |
Ann Aherne, Secretary |
(415) 558-6164 |
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Criss Romero, Commissioner |
Sonya Harris, Asst. Secretary |
(415) 558-6164 |
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Debra Walker, Commissioner |
CITY ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE: |
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Dep. City Atty. Judith Boyajian |
(415) 554-4636 |
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 ADELE DESTRO BY MAIL TO INTERIM 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 from Ms. Destro 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.
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.
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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, 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.
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