SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

 

 

Seat 1	David Snyder	Seat 8	Bruce Wolfe (Vice Chair)
Seat 2	Richard Knee (Chair)	Seat 9	Hanley Chan
Seat 3	Sue Cauthen	Seat 10	Hope Johnson
Seat 4	Suzanne Manneh	Seat 11	Jackson West
Seat 5	Allyson Washburn
Seat 6	James Knoebber	Ex-officio	(Vacant)
Seat 7	Jay Costa	Ex-officio	(Vacant)

Note: Each item on the Agenda may include minutes, department or agency letters and reports; Task Force reports; and public correspondence. If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Task Force after distribution of the packet, those materials in addition to the packet are available for public inspection at City Hall, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Room 244 during normal office hours.

Call to Order; Roll Call; Agenda Changes

1.		Hearing to consider possible changes to Task Force procedural rules including majority vote requirements for substantive action by the Task Force and policy on unexcused absences by members. (discussion and action item) (attachment) (30 min)
2.	11009	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Jason Grant Garza against the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium for allegedly refusing to provide requested documents. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
3.	11009	Hearing on complaint filed by Jason Grant Garza against the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium for allegedly refusing to provide requested documents. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
4.	11013	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Patrick Monette-Shaw against the Controller’s Office and the Ethics Commission for allegedly refusing to release certain documents exchanged between the two departments. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
5.	11013	Hearing on complaint filed by Patrick Monette-Shaw against the Controller’s Office and the Ethics Commission for allegedly refusing to release certain documents exchanged between the two departments. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
6.	11014	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Patrick Monette-Shaw against the Ethics Commission for allegedly refusing to release files and memos related to the Laguna Honda Hospital’s patient gift fund. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
7.	11014	Hearing on complaint filed by Patrick Monette-Shaw against the Ethics Commission for allegedly refusing to release files and memos related to the Laguna Honda Hospital’s patient gift fund. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
8.	11003	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Matt Smith against the District Attorney’s Office for allegedly refusing to release files related to an investigation. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
9.	11003	Hearing on complaint filed by Matt Smith against the District Attorney’s Office for allegedly refusing to release files related to an investigation. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
10.	10059	Hearing to consider possible referral to the Ethics Commission for further enforcement action of Rumi Umo and/or David Hill, of the SF Municipal Transportation Agency, for willful violation of the Sunshine Ordinance(discussion and action item) (attachment) (30 min)
11.	11008	Hearing on complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly refusing to respond to a public records request. (action) (attachment) (30 min)
12.	11015	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Larry Little John against the Sheriff’s Department for allegedly denying access to a jail census. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
13.	11015	Hearing on complaint filed by Larry Little John against the Sheriff’s Department for allegedly denying access to a jail census. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
14.	11016	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Andrew Sisneros against the SF Municipal Transportation Agency for allegedly failing to release information related to a driver cam. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
15.	11016	Hearing on complaint filed by Andrew Sisneros against the Larry Little John against the SF Municipal Transportation Agency for allegedly failing to release information related to a driver cam. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
16.	11017	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Tomas Picarello against Supervisor Carmen Chu for allegedly violating meeting laws. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
17.	11017	Hearing on complaint filed by Tomas Picarello against Supervisor Carmen Chu for allegedly violating meeting laws. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
18.	11018	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Charlotte Laughon against Supervisor David Chiu, Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Eric Mar for allegedly failing to respond to a public records request. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
19.	11018	Hearing on complaint filed by Charlotte Laughon against Supervisor David Chiu, Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Eric Mar for allegedly failing to respond to a public records request. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
20.	11020	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Charlotte Laughon against the Film Commission for allegedly failing to provide requested information and being untruthful about it. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
21.	11020	Hearing on complaint filed by Charlotte Laughon against the Film Commission for allegedly failing to provide requested information and being untruthful about it. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
22.	11021	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Debra Benedict against the non-profit Tides Center for allegedly violating Administration Code Chapter 12L. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
23.	11021	Hearing on complaint filed by Debra Benedict against the non-profit Tides Center for allegedly violating Administration Code Chapter 12L. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
24.	11022	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Debra Benedict against the non-profit Lutheran Social Services for allegedly violating Administration Code Chapter 12L. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
25.	11022	Hearing on complaint filed by Debra Benedict against the non-profit Lutheran Social Services for allegedly violating Administration Code Chapter 12L. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
26.	11023	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly not providing information related to an employee’s job reclassification. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
27.	11023	Hearing on complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly not providing information related to an employee’s job reclassification. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
28.	11025	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Susan Dumont against the City Attorney’s Office for not responding to an Immediate Disclosure Request. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
29.	11025	Hearing on complaint filed by Susan Dumont against the City Attorney’s Office for not responding to an Immediate Disclosure Request. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
30.	11026	Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Police Department for allegedly not allowing public comment during a public forum. (action item) (attachment) (5 min)
31.	11026	Hearing on complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Police Department for allegedly not allowing public comment during a public forum. (action item) (attachment) (30 min)
32.		Approval of January 4, 2011, special meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
33.		Approval of January 20, 2011, special meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
34.		Approval of January 25, 2011, regular meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
35.		Approval of February 17, 2011, special meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
36.		Approval of February 22, 2011, regular meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
37.		Approval of March 17, 2011, special meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
38.		Approval of March 22, 2011, regular meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
39.		Approval of April 21, 2011, special meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
40.		Approval of March 10, 2011, Rules Committee meeting minutes. (attachment) (action item) (5 min)
41.		Report: Compliance and Amendments Committee meeting of April 12, 2011. (discussion and possible action item) (attachment) (5 min)
42.		Report: Education, Outreach and Training Committee meeting of April 14, 2011. (discussion and possible action item) (attachment) (5 min)
43.		Administrator’s Report. (discussion) ( attachment) (5 min)
44.		Public comment on matters not listed on the agenda. Public comment shall be taken at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible (no action) (15 min)
45.		Announcements, comments, questions, and future agenda items from the Task Force members. (no action) (no attachment) (5 min)
Adjournment Next regularly scheduled meeting: May 24, 2011.

THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT CITY HALL, ROOM 244

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 official file.

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.

1.	Complainant presents his/her facts and evidence	5 minutes
	Other parties of Complainant present facts and evidence		Up to 3 minutes each
2.	City responds	5 minutes
	Other parties of City respond		Up to 3 minutes each

Above total speaking times for Complainant and City to be the same.

3.	Matter is with the Task Force for discussion and questions.
4.	Respondent and Complainant presents clarification/rebuttal	3 minutes
5.	Matter is with the Task Force for motion and deliberation.
6.	Public comment (Excluding Complainant & City response, witnesses)	Up to 3 minutes each
7.	Vote by Task Force (Public comment at discretion of chair on new motion and/or on new motion if vote fails.)

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 the Administrator by mail to: 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 the Administrator or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code from the Internet, at URL: http://www.sfgov.org/site/sunshine_page.asp?id=34495

Lobbyist Registration & 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 Sec. 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415 581-2300; fax (415 581-2317); website: sfgov.org/ethics.