SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
3:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 406
Committee Members: Sue Cauthen, Chair; Kristin Chu, Bruce Wolfe, Nicholas Goldman
Note: Each member of the public will be allotted the same maximum number of minutes to speak as set by the Chair at the beginning of each item, excluding persons requested by the Committee to make presentations.
Call to Order; Roll Call; Agenda Changes
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Approval of minutes of April 10, 2007. (action item) (attachment)
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07025
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by John Templeton against the Historical Preservation Fund Committee for alleged failure to provide notice of its meetings. (action item) (attachment)
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07027
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Small Business Commission (SBC) and Martha Yanez for alleged failure to provide e-mail addresses of the SBC Commissioners. (action item) (attachment)
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Kelly Satuarno against the Recreation and Parks Department for alleged failure to post the agenda of the April 19, 2007, 72 hours prior to the meeting. (action item) (attachment)
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07030
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health for alleged failure to provided copies of public records requested. (action item) (attachment)
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Motion adding Sub-Section B. 8. (a) and (b) to the Task Forces Complaint Procedures: (a) A complainant may waive the 45 day rule and a continuance shall be allowed. Should the complainant again wish to continue, it shall be by a simple majority vote of the members present.
(b) A respondent may request a continuance once, and upon agreement of the complainant the matter will be continued. If the complainant does not agree to the continuance requested, such continuance must be put to a vote and be approved by a simple majority vote of the members present. (discussion and possible action) (attachment)
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Discussion re: Whether to change the number of pages that parties to the complaint, can submit as supporting documentation. (discussion and possible action) (no attachment)
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Discussion re: Whether to change the time/specify a time allowed for parties to receive documents associated with a complaint. (discussion and possible action) (no attachment)
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Decision regarding a stylistic revision of the Complaint Procedures. (discussion and possible action) (no attachment)
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Administrator's Report. (attachment)
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Public comment for items not listed on the agenda.(no action) (no attachment)
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Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from the Committee members. (no attachment)
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Adjournment Next Regular Meeting June 12, 2007
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244
SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE HEARING PROCEDURES
Note: Each member of the public will be allotted the same maximum number of minutes to speak as set by the Chair at the beginning of each item, excluding persons requested by the Task Force to make presentations. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a brief written summary of their comments, which shall, if no more than 150 words, be included in the minutes. (Section 67.16)
Each member of the public who is unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit to the City, by the time the proceeding begins, written comments regarding the subject of the meeting or hearing; these comments will be made a part of the official public record. (Section 67.7-1 (c))
1. Complainant presents his/her facts and evidence 5 minutes
Other parties of Complainant presents facts & evidence Up to 3 minutes each
2. City responds 5 minutes
Other parties of City respond Up to 3 minutes each
Above total speaking time for Complainant and City to be the same
3. Complainant presents rebuttal 3 minutes
4. Public comment Up to 3 minutes each
(Excluding Complainant & City response, witnesses)
5. Matter is with the Task Force for discussion and deliberation
6. Vote by Task Force
Note: Time must be adhered to
If a speaker is interrupted by questions, the interruption does not count against his/her time.
Disability Access: The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.
Chemical-Based Products: In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, 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.
Cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices: 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.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
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 by mail to 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/