5/S San Francisco PublicLibrary Government Information Centar San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin Street, 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 REFERENCE BOOK Not to be taken from the Library Digitized by the Internet Archive 2014 in https://archive.org/details/noticeagenda2004sanf_0 SF Environment Disability Access CITY AND COUNTY 0E5AN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE^ENVIRONMENT TheOperationsCommitteemeetingwillbeheldatDepartmentoftheEnvironmentinthe GroundFloorConferenceRoomat 11 GroveStreet, SanFrancisco,CA. TheCommission meetingroomiswheelchairaccessible. TheclosestaccessibleBARTstationistheCivic CenterStationatUnitedNationsPlazaandMarketStreet. AccessibleMUNIlinesserving & thislocationare: #42DowntownLoop,and#71 Haight/NoriegaandtheFLinetoMarket Notice Agenda andVanNessandtheMetroStationsatVanNessandMarketandatCivicCenter. For informationaboutMUNIaccessibleservicescall(415)923-6142. Thereisaccessible curbsideparkingonGroveStreetbetween LarkinandHydeStreets,adjacenttoCityHallon GroveStreetandVanNessAvenueandinthevicinityoftheVeterans Buildingat401 Van NessAvenueadjacenttoDaviesHall andtheWarMemorialComplex. Operations Committee MetroStationsatVanNessandMarketandatCivicCenter. ForinformationaboutMUNI Regular Meeting accessibleservicescall(415)923-6142. Thereisaccessiblecurbsideparkingadjacentto CityHallonGroveStreetandVanNessAvenueandinthevicinityoftheVeteransBuilding at401 VanNessAvenueadjacenttoDaviesHallandtheWarMemorialComplex. Thefollowingservicesareavailableonrequest48hourspriortothemeeting;exceptfor Mondaymeetings,forwhichthedeadlineshallbe4:00p.m.ofthelastbusinessdayofthe Wednesday, January 21, 2004 precedingweek: ForAmericansignlanguageinterpretersortheuseofareaderduringa 11 Grove Street meeting,asoundenhancementsystem,and/oralternativeformatsoftheagendaandminutes, 1st Floor Conference Room palcecaosmemcoodnattaicotnE.miLlayteRorgeequresstast(wi4l1l5)be35h5o-n3or7e0d9,toifmpaoskseibaler.rangementsforthe 4:00 p.m. InordertoassisttheCity'seffortstoaccommodatepersonswithsevereallergies, environmentalillnesses,multiplechemicalsensitivityorrelateddisabilities,attendeesat publicmeetingsareremindedthatotherattendeesmaybesensitivetovariouschemicalbased COMMISSIONERS products. PleasehelptheCityaccommodatetheseindividuals. Individualswithchemical sensitivityorrelateddisabilitiesshouldcalltheMayor'sOfficeonDisabilityaccessibility hotlineat(415)554-6060. The Honorable Arlene Rodriguez, Chair KnowyourrightsundertheSunshineOrdinance (Chapter67oftheSanFranciscoAdministrativeCode) The Honorable Alan Mok Government'sdutyistoservethepublic,reachingitsdecisionsinfullviewofthepublic. The Honorable Paul Pelosi, Jr. Commissions,boards,councils,andotheragenciesoftheCityandCountyexisttoconduct thepeople'sbusiness. Thisordinanceassuresthatdeliberationsareconductedbeforethe peopleandthatCityoperationsareopentothepeople'sreview. Formoreinformationon Emily Rogers, Commission Secretary yourrightsundertheSunshineOrdinanceortoreportaviolationoftheordinance,contact theSunshineOrdinanceTaskForce,DonnaHall,Clerk,CityHall. Room409, 1 Dr.Carlton B.GoodlettPlace, SanFrancisco,CA 94102-4683atPhoneNo.: (415)554-7724;FaxNo.: (415)554-7854;E-mail: [email protected]. CopiesoftheSunshineOrdinancecanbe obtainedfromtheClerkoftheSunshineTaskForce,theSanFranciscoPublicLibrary andon PLEASE NOTE: Although a quorum of the theCity'swebsiteatwww.sfgov.org. Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Committee Theringingofanduseofcellphones,pagersandsimilarsound-producingelectronicdevices areprohibitedatthismeeting. PleasebeadvisedthattheChairmayordertheremovalfrom may be present, no Hydrogen and Renewable themeetingroomofanyperson(s)responsiblefortheringingoruseofacellphone, pager,or othersimilarsound-producingelectronicdevices. Energy Committee issues will be discussed or acted upon at this meeting. LobbyistRegistrationandReportingRequirements Individualsandentitiesthatinfluenceorattempttoinfluencelocal legislativeor administrativeactionmayberequiredbytheSanFranciscoLobbyistOrdinance[SF Campaign&GovernmentalConductCode§2.100,et.seq]toregisterandreportlobbying activity. FormoreinformationabouttheLobbyistOrdinance,pleasecontacttheEthics DOCUMENTS DEPT Commissionat:30VanNessAvenue,Suite3900,SanFrancisco,CA94102;telephone(415) 581-2300,fax(415)581-2317;websiteatwww.sfgov.org/ethics. JUN 2 2 -2005 SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, California94102 www.sfenvironment.com Telephone (415) 355-3709 Fax554-6393 E-mail: [email protected] Order ofBusiness i. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. ACTION: Adoption ofMinutes ofthe July 16, 2003 Special Meeting and October 15, 2003 Operations Committee Regular Meeting* (Explanatory Document: Minutes ofJuly 16, 2003 Special Meeting and October 15, 2003 Operations Committee Regular Meeting) Presentation* Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Draft Budget •J* Staff: DavidAssmann, DeputyDirector Ami Biligiri, Finance andAdministration Manager 4. Presentation: Draft Strategic Plan for Environmental Justice Program Staff: Anne EngAnne Eng, EnvironmentalJustice Program Manager 5. Discussion: Past and Current Environmental Justice Grants • Discussion ofgrant awarded to Literacy for Environmental Justice • Discussion ofgrant awarded to Tetra Tech, Inc. • Discussion ofEvaluation Strategies ^\tnif' Avivip J^vhj 6. Discussion: Process for Environmental Justice Grants Program Staff Avtvip Vyiv 7. Information: Updated Budget Report Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Staff' Ami Bilipiri 8 New Rusiness • Update on future agenda planning 9. Public Comment 10 Adjournment *Copies ofexplanatory documents are available to the public at the Commission's office, 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, California between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or when possible, on the Commission's webpage http://www.sfgov.org/sfenvironment/aboutus/policy/commission.htm; or, upon request to the Commission Secretary, at the above address or telephone number 415-355-3709, or via e-mail at [email protected] within three business days ofa meeting. When bringing handouts to meetings, please photocopy on both sides ofthe paper and try to use post-consumer recycled or tree-free paper. Also, please bring sufficient copies ofhandouts for both the Commission and the public. 3 1223 08678 7455 SF Environment CITY AND COUNTY OF^SAN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT APPROVED MINUTES - Operations Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11 Grove Street 1st Floor Conference Room DOCUMENTS DEPT. 4:00 p.m. JUN 2 2 2005 Order ofBusiness SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. Commissioners Mok, Pelosi, and Rodriquezwere present. ACTION: Upon motion by CommissionerMok and second by CommissionerPelosi the minutes ofthe July 16, 2003 Special Meeting and October 15, 2003 Operations Committee Regular Meeting were unanimously adopted. Presentation: Fiscal Year2004-2005 DraftBudget DirectorJared Blumenfeld began the presentation by offering a briefoverview ofthe economic outlook ofthe City. He briefly reviewed the budget instructions andthe development process. Mr. Blumenfeld noted, although the Department ofthe Environment operates independently of General Fund support it is still obligated to followthe directives ofthe Mayor andthe Controller to reduce its budget expenses. Ami Biligiri, Finance and Administration Manager, then reviewed the figures forthe 2004-2005 Draft Budget noting areas ofsignificantchange. Information: Updated Budget Report Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Ms. Biligiri briefly updatedthe Committee onthe department's current budget performance through the 2nd quarter. Presentation: Draft Strategic Plan for Environmental Justice Program Anne Eng, Environmental Justice ("EJ") Program Manager, gave a briefoverview ofthe EJ Program. There are currently four(4) members ofthe EJteam. Ms. Eng also offered a historical overview ofthe program, functions and its activities. She then reviewed the fiscal and program goals and objectives ofthe EJ Program as outlined in the Strategic Plan. She is currently working with staffto explore models to expand and strengthen the program. 11GroveStreet, San Francisco, California94102 www.sfenvironment.com Telephone (415)355-3709 Fax554-6393 E-mail: [email protected] 5. and 6. Discussion: Past and Current Environmental Justice Grants and Process for Environmental Justice Grants Program • Ms. Eng led the Committee in a discussion of successes and challenges of grants awarded to Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) and Tetra Tech, Inc. Dana Lanza ofLEJ discussed the organizations request to amend its original plan to build an environmental classroom at Heron's Head Park. Due to cost prohibitive structural issues the organization was forced to consider alternate sites for the project. A suitable site was located at McClaren Park; however, this location is located outside ofBayview Hunters Point. While this is a bit ofa disappointment, the new location is actually more accessible to Bayview Hunter Point children youth, because of its close proximate to local public schools that have a high Bayview Hunters Point student population. After careful consideration and consultation with the attorney, it was determined by the EJ staff, that the project would still provide service, be ofvalue and benefit to the Bayview Hunters Point community and, further that the proposed amendment to the project was consistent with the intended use of the grant funds. Discussions ensued. James Morrison a member of the public expressed concern about the project's viability and accessibility for Bayview Hunters Point youth. He was also concerned about departmental procedures and processes with respect to monitoringthe EJ grants. The Tetra Tech solar wind and education project has expired. The work was not completed. There is a $150, 000 dollars left in the grant. A solar panel was constructed however it has not been placed. The EJ team is currently looking fora suitable site to locate the solarpanel. • A discussion ofprogram evaluation strategies ensued. The Committee requested thatthe EJ team look at is current practices and make revisions as necessary to promote efficiency in the process. Ms. Eng noted thatthe grant approval process is being streamlined; evaluations and approvals will be conducted in-house with Commission participation and oversight and with the final approval atthe discretion ofthe Director. 8. New Business • Each Department division should regularly present/ report program success and challenges as they relate to the goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan. • Role ofthe Committee in terms ofprogram support. 9. Public Comment • James Morrison asked thatthe Committee to look into the grantee selection process. 10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Emily Rogers Commission Secretary SF Environment Disability Access CITY AND COUNTY OF£AN FRANCISCO COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT TheOperationsCommitteemeetingwillbeheldatDepartmentoftheEnvironmentinthe GroundFloorConferenceRoomat 11 GroveStreet,SanFrancisco,CA. TheCommission meetingroomiswheelchairaccessible. TheclosestaccessibleBARTstation istheCivic CenterStationatUnitedNationsPlazaandMarketStreet. AccessibleMUNIlinesserving & thislocationare:#42DowntownLoop,and#71 Haight/NoriegaandtheFLinetoMarket Notice Agenda andVanNessandtheMetroStationsatVanNessandMarketandatCivicCenter. For informationaboutMUNIaccessibleservicescall(415)923-6142. Thereisaccessible curbsideparkingonGroveStreetbetweenLarkinandHydeStreets,adjacenttoCityHallon GroveStreetandVanNessAvenueandinthevicinityoftheVeteransBuildingat401 Van NessAvenueadjacenttoDaviesHallandtheWarMemorialComplex. Operations Committee MetroStationsatVanNessandMarketandatCivicCenter. ForinformationaboutMUNI Regular Meeting accessibleservicescall(415)923-6142. Thereisaccessiblecurbsideparkingadjacentto CityHallonGroveStreetandVanNessAvenueandinthevicinityoftheVeteransBuilding at401 VanNessAvenueadjacenttoDaviesHallandtheWarMemorialComplex. Thefollowingservicesareavailableonrequest48hourspriortothemeeting;exceptfor Mondaymeetings,forwhichthedeadlineshallbe4:00p.m.ofthelastbusinessdayofthe Wednesday, April 21, 2004 precedingweek: ForAmericansignlanguageinterpretersortheuseofareaderduringa 11 Grove Street meeting,asoundenhancementsystem,and/oralternativeformatsoftheagendaandminutes, 1st Floor Conference Room palcecaosmemcoodnattaicotnE.miLlayteRorgeequresstast(wi4l1l5)be35h5o-n3o7re0d9,toifmpaoskseibaler.rangementsforthe 4:00 p.m. InordertoassisttheCity'seffortstoaccommodatepersonswithsevereallergies, 93. 6 environmentalillnesses,multiplechemicalsensitivityorrelateddisabilities,attendeesat publicmeetingsareremindedthatotherattendeesmaybesensitivetovariouschemicalbased fa t/Vi COMMISSIONERS psernosdiutcitvsi.tyPolreraesleatheedlpditshaebiCliittiyesacschooumlmdodcaaltlethteheMsaeyoinrd'isviOdfufailsc.eoInndDiivsiadbuiallistywiatcchescshiebmiilcitayl hotlineat(415)554-6060. The Honorable Arlene Rodriguez, Chair KnowyourrightsundertheSunshineOrdinance (Chapter67oftheSan FranciscoAdministrativeCode) The Honorable Alan Mok Government'sdutyistoservethepublic,reachingitsdecisionsinfullviewofthepublic. The Honorable Paul Pelosi, Jr. Commissions,boards,councils,andotheragenciesoftheCityandCounty existtoconduct thepeople'sbusiness. Thisordinanceassuresthatdeliberationsareconductedbeforethe peopleandthatCityoperationsareopentothepeople'sreview. Formoreinformationon Emily Rogers, Commission Secretary yourrightsundertheSunshineOrdinanceortoreportaviolationoftheordinance,contact theSunshineOrdinanceTaskForce, DonnaHall,Clerk,CityHall, Room409, 1 Dr.Carlton B.GoodlettPlace,SanFrancisco,CA 94102-4683 atPhoneNo.:(415)554-7724;FaxNo.: (415)554-7854;E-mail: [email protected]. CopiesoftheSunshineOrdinancecanbe obtainedfromtheClerkoftheSunshineTaskForce,theSanFranciscoPublicLibraryandon PLEASE NOTE: Although a quorum of the theCity'swebsiteatwww.sfgov.org. Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Committee Theringingofanduseofcellphones,pagersandsimilarsound-producingelectronicdevices areprohibitedatthismeeting. PleasebeadvisedthattheChairmayordertheremoval from may be present, no Hydrogen and Renewable themeetingroomofanyperson(s)responsiblefortheringingoruseofacellphone,pager,or Energy Committee issues will be discussed or othersimilarsound-producingelectronicdevices. acted upon at this meeting. LobbyistRegistrationandReportingRequirements Individualsandentitiesthatinfluenceorattempttoinfluencelocallegislativeor administrativeactionmayberequiredbytheSanFranciscoLobbyistOrdinance[SF DOCUMENTS Campaign&GovernmentalConductCode§2.100,et. seq]toregisterandreportlobbying DEPT. activity. FormoreinformationabouttheLobbyistOrdinance,pleasecontacttheEthics Commissionat:30VanNessAvenue, Suite3900, SanFrancisco,CA94102;telephone(415) JUN 2 2 Z005 581-2300,fax(415)581-2317;websiteatwww.sfgov.org/ethics. SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 11GroveStreet, San Francisco, California 94102 www.sfenvironment.com Telephone (415) 355-3709 Fax554-6393 E-mail: [email protected] Order ofBusiness 1. Call to Orderand Roll Call 2. ACTION: Adoption ofMinutes ofthe January 21, 2004 Operations Committee Regular Meeting* (Explanatory Document: Minutes ofJanuary 2 2004 Operations Committee Regular Meeting) 1, 3. Presentation: Fiscal Year2004-2005 Draft Budget Updates and Updated Budget Report Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Staff: DavidAssmann, DeputyDirector AmiBiligiri, Finance andAdministration Manager 4. Presentation: Update on Environmental Justice Grant Procedures and Fundraising Efforts Staff:Anne Eng, EnvironmentalJustice ProgramManage) 5. New Business • Update on future agendaplanning 6, Public Comment Adjournment 7. *Copies ofexplanatory documents are available to the public at the Commission's office, 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, California between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or when possible, on the Commission's webpage http://www.sfgov.org/sfenvironment/aboutus/policy/commission.htm; or, upon request to the Commission Secretary, at the above address or telephone number 415-355-3709, or via e-mail at [email protected] within three business days ofa meeting. When bringing handouts to meetings, please photocopy on both sides ofthe paper and try to use post-consumer recycled or tree-free paper. Also, please bring sufficient copies ofhandouts for both the Commission and the public. Commission on the Environment City and County ofSan Francisco Grove Street 1 1 CA San Francisco, 94102