Department of Building Inspection

(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.)

• Call to Order and Roll Call.

• President’s Announcements.

• Discussion and possible action to appoint/reappoint and swear in members of the Access Appeals Commission.

a.Ms. Enid Lim for the public seat (reappoint), term to expire 11/01/05.

• Ms. Roslyn Baltimore for the seat of member experienced in construction (reappoint), term to expire 11/01/06.
•  Ms. Alyce Brown for the seat of a person with physical disability (reappoint), term to expire 11/01/05.
• Mr. August Longo for the seat of person with physical disability (appoint), term to expire 11/01/05.
•  Mr. Arnie Lerner for the seat of member experienced in construction (appoint), term to expire 11/01/06.

• Director’s Report. [Acting Director Amy Lee]

• Update on 2508 – 19^th Avenue .
• Update on 21 Castenada.
• Report on the status of DBI’s response to the Grand Jury Continuity Report.
• Report on the Draft Client/Expediter Code of Professional Conduct.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION DEPARTMENT & COMMISSION STAFF

 Ephraim Hirsch, President Amy Lee, Acting Director  (415) 558-6131

   Noelle Hanrahan, Vice-President James Hutchinson, Deputy Director (415) 558-6142

   Alfonso Fillon, Commissioner Wing Lau, Acting Deputy Director (415) 558-6135

   Roy Guinnane, Commissioner

   Frank Lee, Commissioner  Ann Aherne, Secretary (415) 558-6164

   Criss Romero, Commissioner Sonya Harris, Asst. Secretary   (415) 558-6164

  Debra Walker, Commissioner CITY ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE

 Dep. City
Atty. Judith Boyajian (415) 554-4636

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

• Update on the status of the referral to the City Attorney’s Office regarding 323 – 26^th Avenue. [Deputy City Attorney Judy Boyajian]

7. Update from the BIC Director Search Committee. [Commissioners Guinnane, Lee & Romero]

8. 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.

• E-mail dated July 20, 2005 from Phil Ting to BIC Secretary Ann Aherne resigning his position as a Commissioner on the BIC.
• Copy of letter dated July 25, 2005 from Board of Supervisors’ President Aaron Peskin to Mayor Gavin Newsom regarding Commissioner Phil Ting’s resignation from the BIC and the appointment of Debra Walker.
• Copy of letter dated July 12, 2005 from Francis K. Chatillon resigning his seat on the Access Appeals Commission.
• Copy of letter dated July 14, 2005 from Paraic O’Donoghue, Managing Member, 1054 Haight Street LLC regarding 1054 Haight Street, Block 1236, Lott 016.
• Various correspondence dated July 20, 2005 through July 25, 2005 between Commissioner Guinnane and Acting Director Amy Lee regarding meeting to discuss Filbert Street Project.
• Copy of Letter dated July 26, 2005 from Acting Director Amy Lee to Mr. Joe Sherer of Legacy Builders regarding 2740-2742 Filbert Street .
• Letter dated July 27, 2005 from Joe Sherer to BIC Secretary Ann Aherne requesting change of date for Appeal on Filbert Street.
• Letter dated July 26, 2005 from Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson to Mr. Albert Urrutia, S.E. regarding request for emergency order to demolish 2005 – 19^th Street .
• Letter dated July 26, 2005 from Deputy Director Jim Hutchinson to Mr. Albert Urrutia, S.E. regarding request for emergency order to demolish 538 Laidley Street.
• Copy of the BOMA San Francisco ADVOCATE dated July 22, 2005.
• Copies of letters received from customers recognizing a job well done by DBI employees.

 9. Review Commissioner’s Questions and Matters.

• 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.
• 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.

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

11. 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, 6^th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 and will be available at the August 1, 2005 meeting. [Ann Aherne, 558-6164]

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.

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.