City and County of San Francisco
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Changes Defining the Twelve-Month Annual Permit Cycle for the Construction & Demolition Recovery Ordinance
(San Francisco Environment Chapter 14 and Ordinance No. 144-21 and Public Works Code Section 725)
WHEN: Thursday, December 30, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: via WebEx PUBLIC COMMENT CALL-IN
1-415-655-0001 / Access Code: 2489 681 1723
Due to the COVID-19 health emergency and to protect Commissioners, SFE staff, and members of the public, the Meeting Room’s at City Hall is closed.
Members of the public are to participate remotely. If you want to ensure your comment on any item on the agenda is received by Public Affairs Asst. Coordinator, Diedre Tanenberg in advance of the meeting, please send an email to [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday, December 29 or call (415) 255-5870.
Refer to the “Remote Access to Information and Participation” section below for instructions.
AUTHORIZATION
San Francisco Environment Code 14
Ordinance No. 144-21 and Public Works Code Section 725
The Construction and Demolition Recovery Ordinance, Ordinance No. 144-21 and Public Works Code Section 725 (“the Ordinance”), was signed by the Mayor on September 24, 2021, and will become operative on January 1, 2022. The ordinance amends Chapter 14 of the Environment Code as well as the Public Works, Health, and Administrative Codes. The updated ordinance now requires any person or company that will be transporting or hauling mixed construction and demolition debris (called a Transporter) from the City and County of San Francisco to obtain an annual and/or 7-day permit issued by the San Francisco Department of the Environment (SFE) for each vehicle, or each debris box used to transport.
The Director of the Department of the Environment (“Director”) promulgates these regulations and associated forms pursuant to her authority to adopt regulations, guidelines, and forms and take any other actions as reasonable and necessary to implement and enforce rules and regulations under section 1410 of the Environment Code.
Important Information
Copies of explanatory documents are available at 1) on the Department’s website http://www.sfenvironment.org/; (2) upon request to the Public Affairs Asst. Coordinator, at telephone number (415) 255-5870, or via e-mail at [email protected].
If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection with request sent to Public Affairs Asst. Coordinator, at telephone number 415-255-5870, or via e-mail at [email protected] during normal office hours or will be made available on the website https://sfenvironment.org/environment-commission
During the hearing, members of the public will have the opportunity to comment about the proposed regulations. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit to the Department of the Environment, by the time the hearing begins, written comments. These comments will be made a part of the official public record and shall be brought to the attention of the Department. Any written comments should be sent to: [email protected]
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Call to order
- Presentation of the Proposed Regulation to Set a Twelve-Month Annual Permit Cycle for the Construction and Demolition Recovery Ordinance. Speaker: James Slattery, C&D Zero Waste Coordinator, San Francisco Department of the Environment. (Explanatory Document: Attachment A: Draft Regulation Changes Defining the Twelve-Month Annual Permit Cycle for the Construction and Demolition Recovery Ordinance)
- Public Comment
- Adjourn
ATTACHMENT:
- Draft Regulations that Set a Twelve-Month Annual Permit Cycle for the Construction and Demolition Recovery Ordinance
Remote Access to Information and Participation
This meeting will be held remotely using video conferencing, through the WebEx Meetings platform, and by telephone for members of the public who are unable to attend using computers or smart devices.
Attending the Meeting: Watch or Listen
Members of the public have the following options for attending the meeting:
Option 1: Watch the meeting using a computer or smart device by clicking on the following link:
https://ccsf.webex.com/ccsf/onstage/g.php?MTID=e53cfbae62075e8a14492a8d581074935
If you are able to and would like to watch via your computer, please follow these instructions: i) Click on the link above; ii) Enter your first name, last name, and email address if desired; iii) Click “Join by Browser” (directly beneath the “Join Now” button);
- If you are able to watch via your smart mobile device: i) Download the WebEx Meetings application; ii) Click on the link above; iii) Click “Join”; iv) Enter your name and email; v) Click “Ready to Join”.
Option 2: Join the meeting by phone if you do not have access to a computer or smart device.
Dial: 415-655-0001 and then enter the Access Code: 2489 681 1723
Participating During Public Comment
Members of the public will have opportunities to participate during public comment. Comments will be addressed in the order they are received. When the moderator announces that the Committee is taking public comment, members of the public can:
Dial: 415-655-0001 and then enter the Access Code: 2489 681 1723
1) Participate over the phone by pressing *3 (this step is very important, as it will activate the “Raise Hand” icon in the Participant window)
Depending on the number of people also in line ahead of you, you may have to wait before it is your opportunity to speak. When it is your turn, you will be notified that your line has been unmuted, and it will be your opportunity to speak. Your line will be muted again when your allotted time expires.
Announcement
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this hearing. Please be advised that the hearing officer 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.
Accessibility Meeting Policy
The public hearing will be held virtually due to the public health emergency.
To obtain a disability-related accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, or to obtain meeting materials in alternative format, please contact Diedre Tanenberg at 415-255-5870. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. Written reports or background materials for calendar items are available for public inspection and are available online at www.sfenvironment.org/coe. Public comment will be taken on each item before or during consideration of the item.
The following services are available on request 72 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week: For American sign language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact Diedre Tanenberg at 415-255-5870 to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.
Language Access
Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon requests.. Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible. To request assistance with these services please contact the Commission Affairs Manager at 415-255-5870, or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Late requests will be honored if possible.
語言服務
根據語言服務條例(三藩市行政法典第91章)，中文、西班牙語和/或菲律賓語（泰加洛語）傳譯人員在收到要求後將會提供傳譯服務。翻譯版本的會議記錄可在委員會通過後透過要求而提供。其他語言協助在可能的情況下也將可提供。上述的要求，請於會議前最少48小時致電 415-255-5870 或電郵至[email protected]向委員會秘書提出。逾期提出的請求，若可能的話，亦會被考慮接納。
Acceso A Idioma
De acuerdo con la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas “Language Access Ordinance” (Capítulo 91 del Código Administrativo de San Francisco “Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code”) intérpretes de chino, español y/o filipino (tagalo) estarán disponibles de ser requeridos. Las minutas podrán ser traducidas, de ser requeridas, luego de ser aprobadas por la Comisión. La asistencia en idiomas adicionales se tomará en cuenta siempre que sea posible. Para solicitar asistencia con estos servicios favor comunicarse con el Secretario de la Comisión al 415-255-5870, o [email protected] por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible.
Access Sa Wika
Ayon sa Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 ng San Francisco Administrative Code), maaaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin sa wikang Tsino, Espanyol, at/o Filipino (Tagalog). Kapag hiniling, ang mga kaganapan ng miting ay maaring isalin sa ibang wika matapos ito ay aprobahan ng komisyon. Maari din magkaroon ng tulong sa ibang wika. Sa mga ganitong uri ng kahilingan, mangyaring tumawag sa Clerk ng Commission sa 415-255-5870, o [email protected] sa hindi bababa sa 48 oras bago mag miting. Kung maari, ang mga late na hiling ay posibleng pagbibigyan.
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. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-554-7724 (phone), 415-554-5163 (fax) or by email to [email protected]. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
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, et. seq] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at: 25 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 252-3100, fax (415) 252-3112, web site at www.sfgov.org/ethics.
Diedre Tanenberg, Public Affairs Asst. Coordinator
TEL: (415) 355-255-5870;
FAX: (415) 554-6393
Posted: December 17, 2021
