SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
4:00 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 May 8, 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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07028
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Dan Hirsch against the Recreation and Parks Department for alleged failure to provide notice of its meetings. (action item) (attachment)
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07029
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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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07031
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Patrick Monette-Shaw against the Department of Public Health for alleged violation of § 67.24 and 67.34 of the Ordinance for failure to provide copies of digital audio recordings of its meetings. (action item) (attachment)
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07032
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by James Chaffee against the San Francisco Public Library Commission for alleged violation of § 67.25, 67.16 and 67.21 of the Ordinance for failure to respond to an Immediate Disclosure Request in a timely fashion, failure to provide the requested information, and failure to provide assistance. (action item) (attachment)
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07033
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by James Chaffee against the San Francisco Public Library Commission for alleged violation of § 67.12(b)(4), and 67.15 of the Ordinance for failure to disclose its roll call vote of the March 2, 2007 closed session and failure to provide for public comment on this agenda item at its March 15, 2007 meeting.(action item) (attachment)
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07034
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by the Library Users Association by Peter Warfield against Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator for alleged violation of § 67.21(c) of the Ordinance for failure to respond to a request for assistance within seven days. (action item) (attachment)
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07035
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by the Library Users Association by Peter Warfield against the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for alleged violation of § 67.21(c) and possibly § 67.29-7 of the Ordinance for failure to respond to a request for assistance within seven days and possibly insufficient response. (action item) (attachment)
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07036
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by the Library Users Association by Peter Warfield against the City Attorney's Office for alleged violation of §67.25 of the Ordinance for failure to respond to an Immediate Disclosure Request in a timely manner. (action item) (attachment)
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07037
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by the Library Users Association by Peter Warfield against the City Attorney's Office for alleged violation of §67.21(c) of the Ordinance for failure to respond to a request for assistance within seven days. (action item) (attachment)
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07038
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed Anonymous Person against the Entertainment Commission for alleged failure to provide requested records. (action item) (attachment)
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07039
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed Paul Graham against the Department of Public Health for alleged failure to respond to a request or to provide requested records. (action item) (attachment)
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07040
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Ahimsa Porter Sumchai against Supervisor Sophie Maxwell for allegedly interrupting and delaying public comment. (action item) (attachment)
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07041
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Ming Lee against the Department on the Status of Woman for alleged failure to respond to an Immediate Disclosure Request. (action item) (attachment)
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07042
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Francisco Da Costa against Supervisor Sophie Maxwell for allegedly delaying his public comment. (action item) (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) (attachment)
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Discussion: Review of the procedures for Order of Determinations. (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 Committee members. (no attachment)
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Adjournment Next Regular Meeting July 10, 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
- Public comment Up to 3 minutes each
(Excluding Complainant & City response, witnesses)
- 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/