SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
4:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 406
Committee Members: Sue Cauthen, Chair; Kristin Chu, 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 October 9, 2007. (action item) (attachment)
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07075
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Laura Carroll against the Mayor's Office of Housing for violation of Section 67.26 of the Sunshine Ordinance for alleged failure to provide documents, and failure to keep withholding to a minimum. (action item) (attachment)
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07076
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Charles Bolton against the Department of Public Works for violation of Sections 67.24, 67.25, 67.7-1 and 67.5 of the Sunshine Ordinance for alleged failure to provide records, untimely response, improper notice of the July 25, 2007, meeting, and failure to allow public comment at the September 5, 2007, meeting. (action item) (attachment)
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07077
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Allen Grossman against the Office of the District Attorney for violation of Sections 67.21 (b), 67.25 (a) of the Sunshine Ordinance, and CPRA Section 6253 (b) for alleged failure to respond to an immediate disclosure requested submitted on September 20, 2007. (action item) (attachment)
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07078 & 07079
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by John Chapman against the Controllers Office and the Public Utilities Commission for alleged failure to provide records requested and failure to respond in a timely manner. (action item) (attachment)
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07080
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Dan Boreen against the Fire Department for violation of Sections 67.24-67.27; 67.29-5 of the Sunshine Ordinance, and CPRA Section 6254 for alleged failure to provide records, failure to keep withholding to a minimum, failure to justify withholding, and untimely response. (action item) (attachment)
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07081
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Hanley Chan against the Police Department for violation of Section 67.21 and 67.22 of the Sunshine Ordinance for alleged failure to provide records and oral information. (action item) (attachment)
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07082
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Wayne Lanier against the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services for violation of Sections 67.21 (b), (c), 67.25 (b), and 67.29-7 (a) of the Sunshine Ordinance for alleged failure to provide records, failure to justify withholding, untimely response, and failure to maintain and preserve records. (action item) (attachment)
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07083
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by John Darmanin against the Fire Commission for alleged violation of Sections 67.15 (a) and (b) and 67.7 (a) for alleged failure to allow public comment on an action item at the October 11, 2007, Commission meeting. (action item) (attachment)
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07084
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Determination of jurisdiction of complaint filed by Marcus Santiago against the City Attorney for violation of Section 67.22 of the Sunshine Ordinance for alleged failure to provide oral information. (action item) (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
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Next Regular Meeting December 11, 2007
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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 from the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/site/sunshine_page.asp?id=34495