August 11, 2010
NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting of the
CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: August 11, 2010 (Wednesday) TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: 1650 Mission Street, Room 431 (Thru Room 400, Planning Dept. Forth floor) This Committee meets regularly every second Wednesday of the month at 1650 Mission Street, Room 431, 4th Floor (City Planning Department). If you wish to be placed on a mailing list for agendas, please call (415) 575-6832. Note: Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each item. Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at the 1660 Mission Street, 2nd floor. For information, please call Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832.
AGENDA
1.0 Call to Order, Roll Call and confirmation of quorum.
2.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 CalGreen, Building, Residential or any other code (including Chapters 13,13A,13B,13C,& 13D etc. of the SFBC). The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (20 minutes)
3.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 California Building (including Chapters16,16A,16B,16C,17,17A,18,18A,19,19A20,21,21A,22,22A,23,32,33,34,Appendix J, etc), Residential or any other code. The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (20 minutes)
4.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 California Building (including Chapters 3,4,5,6,7,7A,8,9,10,31E,and 35 etc), Residential or any other code. The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (20 minutes)
5.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 California Building (including chapters 27,28,29 etc.), Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical or any other code. The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (20 minutes)
6.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 California Building (including Chapters 1,1A,2,10A,12,14,15,24,25,26,30,31,31B,31C,31D,31F,and 35 etc), Residential or any other code. The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (20 minutes)
7.0 Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed San Francisco Amendments to the 2010 California Building (including Chapters 11A,11B,11C,and 35 etc), Residential or any other code. The possible action is to make recommendations to the Building Inspection Commission whether to keep, revise or to delete a standing amendment, or to add a new amendment to the proposed 2010 San Francisco Codes. (10 minutes)
8.0 General discussions regarding an proposed ordinance authorizing the Director of Property to execute a conditional land disposition and acquisition agreement with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and its affiliate (collectively, Museum) for the proposed future conveyance by the City and County of San Francisco (City) to Museum of real property located at 676 Howard Street, San Francisco (Fire Station No. 1) and all of that portion of Hunt Street within Block No. 3722, collectively, in exchange for conveyance by Museum to city of a parcel of real property located at 935 Folsom Street, a new fire station to be constructed by or on behalf of Museum on such parcel, and an easement for parking purposes adjacent to such parcel; exempting from the competitive bidding and contract requirement of Chapter 6 of City’s Administrative Code all contracts to be entered into by Museum for the design and construction of the new fire station and the improvement of such parcel and parking easement; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1)b). (5 minutes)
9.0 Public Comments on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee. Comment time is limited to 3 minutes or as determined by of the Chairperson.
10.0 Committee comments on items not on this agenda.
11.0 Subcommittee Reports: (Discussion & possible action) (5 minutes)
a. Housing Code Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jim Reed
Subcommittee Member: Jerry Cunningham, P.E., Henry Karnilowicz; Ira Dorter
b. Fire and Life Safety Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jerry Cunningham, P.E.
Subcommittee Members: Marc Cunningham
c. Administrative & General Design Subcommittee
Subcommittee Chair: Fredric Freund
Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, AIA, CASp; Tony Sanchez-Corea
d. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jim Reed
Subcommittee Members: Jerry Cunningham, P.E., Henry Karnilowicz,
Robert Wong, M.E.
e. Structural Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Stephen Harris, S.E.
Subcommittee Members: J. Edgar Fennie, AIA, Rene’ Vignos, S.E., LEED A.P.
Marc Cunningham
f. Disability Access Subcommittee
Subcommittee Chair: Lee Philips
Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, AIA, CASp.; Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp;
Tony Sanchez-Corea; Henry Karnilowicz
g. Green Building Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp
Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, AIA, CASp, Ilene Dick; Kevin Wallace
12.0 Review of communication items. The Committee may discuss or acknowledge communication items received for discussion.
13.0 Committee Member’s and Staff’s identification agenda items for the next meeting, as well as current agenda items to be continued to another CAC regular meeting or special meeting, or a subcommittee meeting. CAC discussion and possible action regarding administrative issues related to building codes.
14.0 Adjournment.
Note to Committee Members: Please review the appropriate material and be prepared to discuss at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, please call Chairperson Ned Fennie at (415) 278-9596 or Building Inspector Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832. The meeting will begin promptly.
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 decision 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.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Frank Darby Jr. by mail to Interim Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102-4689; by phone at 415 554 7724; by fax at 415 554 7854; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org.
Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/
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.
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.
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 Chief Building Inspector Laurence Kornfield, at 1650 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 or at the place of the scheduled meeting. These written comments shall be made a part of the official public record.
SAN FRANCISCO LOBBYIST ORDINANCE
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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 to accommodate these individuals.
ACCESSIBLE MEETING INFORMATION POLICY
The meeting will be held at the Department of Building Inspection, located at 1660 Mission Street, Room 2nd Floor. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center Station at 8th (at the United Nations Plaza) and Market Street and 16th at Mission 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; 14-Mission; 14L-Mission, 26-Valencia, and 42-Downtown bus lines. For information about MUNI accessible services call (415) 923-6142.
The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curbside parking spaces have been designated on Mission Street in front of Discount Builders Supply for mobility-impaired persons. There is accessible parking available at the side lot of 1660 Mission Street.
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 Technical Services Division at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request for these services.
If you require use of a reader, please contact Technical Services Division at (415) 558-6205 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request this service.
Materials are available in alternate formats on request.
