1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND AGENDA CHANGES

Seat 1 (Vacant) Seat 8 Todd David
Seat 2 Richard Knee Seat 9 Chris Hyland
Seat 3 (Vacant Until Sworn In)
Kitt Grant Seat 10 (Vacant Until Sworn In)
Louise Fischer
Seat 4 Suzanne Manneh Seat 11 Jackson West
Seat 5 Allyson Washburn
Seat 6 (Vacant Until Sworn In)
David Pilpel Ex-officio (Vacant)
Seat 7 (Vacant Until Sworn In)
David Sims Ex-officio (Vacant)

 
2. Swearing in of appointees not previously sworn in. (approximately 5 minutes)

3. Annual Election of Officers (Bylaws Art. II). (approximately 15 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


4. Determine compliance with Sunshine Ordinance Section 67.30(a): “At all times the task force shall include at least one member who shall be a member of the public who is physically handicapped and who has demonstrated interest in citizen access and participation in local government.” (approximately 10 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


5. Recognition of exiting members for past service: Hope Johnson, Richard Knee, Sue Cauthen, Hanley Chan, Jay Costa, David Snyder, James Knoebber, Bruce Wolfe. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


6. Approval of Minutes from the May 2, 2012, Regular Meeting. (approximately 5 minutes) (Action) (attachment)


7. Taking action at a meeting. Quorum, required vote, Task Force’s bylaws, and the City Charter Section 4.104. (approximately 15 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


8. Review of outcomes from Joint Sunshine Ordinance Task Force and Ethics Commission Hearing. (approximately 15 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


9. July 11, 2012, Special Meeting due to Regular scheduled meeting convening on July 4, 2012, holiday. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


10. File No. 11083: The Compliance and Amendments Committee has referred File No. 11083, Ray Hartz, Jr. against the Public Library, back to the Task Force for further action including a recommendation to the Ethics Commission. (approximately 15 minutes) (Discussion and Action) (attachment)


11. File No. 11089: Complaint filed by Bobb Birkhead against the City Attorney’s Office for allegedly withholding documents. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Bobb Birkhead against the City Attorney’s Office for allegedly withholding documents. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by Bobb Birkhead against the City Attorney’s Office for allegedly withholding documents. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


12. File No. 12005: Complaint filed by Anonymous against the Municipal Transportation Agency for allegedly not providing camera footage. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Anonymous against the Municipal Transportation Agency for allegedly not providing camera footage. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by Anonymous against the Municipal Transportation Agency for allegedly not providing camera footage. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


13. File No. 12013: Complaint filed by William Clark against Howard Lazar, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing documents of expenses charged to the Street Artist Program for FY 2010-2011. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by William Clark against Howard Lazar, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing documents of expenses charged to the Street Artist Program for FY 2010-2011. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by William Clark against Howard Lazar, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing documents of expenses charged to the Street Artist Program for FY 2010-2011. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


14. File No. 12014: Complaint filed by William Clark against Tom DeCaigny, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing an itemized list of expenditures for the Street Artist Program FY 2012-2013 budget. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by William Clark against Tom DeCaigny, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing an itemized list of expenditures for the Street Artist Program FY 2012-2013 budget. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by William Clark against Tom DeCaigny, Arts Commission for allegedly not providing an itemized list of expenditures for the Street Artist Program FY 2012-2013 budget. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


15. File No. 12017: Complaint filed by Ray Hartz, Jr. against Supervisor David Campos, Board of Supervisors for allegedly participating in the operation of the Bernal Library Art Project, violating the rights of citizens. (attachment)
a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Ray Hartz, Jr. against Supervisor David Campos, Board of Supervisors for allegedly participating in the operation of the Bernal Library Art Project, violating the rights of citizens. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed Ray Hartz, Jr. against Supervisor David Campos, Board of Supervisors for allegedly participating in the operation of the Bernal Library Art Project, violating the rights of citizens. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


16. File No. 12018: Complaint filed by Ray Hartz, Jr. against Greg Suhr, Chief of Police for allegedly responding to an Immediate Disclosure Request late, incompletely, and unlawfully. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Ray Hartz, Jr. against Greg Suhr, Chief of Police for allegedly responding to an Immediate Disclosure Request late, incompletely, and unlawfully. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by Ray Hartz, Jr. against Greg Suhr, Chief of Police for allegedly responding to an Immediate Disclosure Request late, incompletely, and unlawfully. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


17. File No. 12019: Complaint filed by the Library Users Association against the Arts Commission for allegedly redacting contact information from supporters of retention of the Bernal Heights Branch Library, Victor Jara multi-cultural historic mural. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by the Library Users Association against the Arts Commission for allegedly redacting contact information from supporters of retention of the Bernal Heights Branch Library, Victor Jara multi-cultural historic mural. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by the Library Users Association against the Arts Commission for allegedly redacting contact information from supporters of retention of the Bernal Heights Branch Library, Victor Jara multi-cultural historic mural. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


18. File No. 12020: Complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly not responding to a request for an audio copy of the Arts Commission March 5, 2012, meeting. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly not responding to a request for an audio copy of the Arts Commission March 5, 2012, meeting. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by William Clark against the Arts Commission for allegedly not responding to a request for an audio copy of the Arts Commission March 5, 2012, meeting. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


19. File No. 12021: Complaint filed by Larry Littlejohn against Bill Ahern, Medical Examiner for allegedly not providing Medical Examiner logbooks. (attachment)

a) Determination of jurisdiction on complaint filed by Larry Littlejohn against Bill Ahern, Medical Examiner for allegedly not providing Medical Examiner logbooks. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)

b) Hearing on complaint filed by Larry Littlejohn against Bill Ahern, Medical Examiner for allegedly not providing Medical Examiner logbooks. (approximately 30 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


20. Public Comment: Members of the public may address the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (SOTF) on matters that are within SOTF’s jurisdiction, but not on today’s agenda. (No Action) Public comment shall be taken at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible.


21. Report: Education Outreach and Training Committee meeting of May 10, 2012. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


22. Report: Compliance and Amendments Committee meeting of May 15, 2012. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


23. Administrator’s Report. (approximately 5 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


24. Announcements, Comments, Questions, and Future Agenda Items. (approximately 10 minutes) (Discussion and Action)


25. ADJOURNMENT

 

Agenda Item Information

Each item on the agenda may include: 1) Department or Agency cover letter and/or report; 2) Public correspondence; 3) Other explanatory documents. For more information concerning agendas, minutes, and meeting information, such as these document, please contact SOTF Clerk, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Audio recordings of the meeting of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force are available at: http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=9811

For information concerning Sunshine Ordinance Task Force please contact by e-mail sotf@sfgov.org or by calling (415) 554-7724.



Public Comment will be taken before or during the Committee’s consideration of each agenda item. Speakers may address the Task Force for up to three minutes on that item. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Task Force on matters that are within the Task Force’s jurisdiction and are not on the agenda. 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 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.

Each member of the public who is unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit to the City, by the time the hearing 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.



The hearing rooms in City Hall are wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices for the hearing rooms are available upon request with the SOTF Clerk. The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center (Market/Grove/Hyde Streets). Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the F, J, K, L, M, N, T (exit at Civic Center or Van Ness Stations). MUNI bus lines also serving the area are the 5, 6, 9, 19, 21, 47, 49, 71, and 71L. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 701-4485. There is accessible parking in the vicinity of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza and adjacent to Davies Hall and the War Memorial Complex. Accessible curbside parking is available on Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and Grove Street.

The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week: For American sign language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact SOTF Clerk at (415) 554-7724 to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.

In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, 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 accommodate these individuals.



Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions 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 (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact by mail: Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton b. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone at (415) 554-7724; fax at (415) 554-7854; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org.

Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by printing Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet , at http://www.sfbos.org/sunshine.



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.



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 §2.100, et. seq] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-3100; fax (415) 252-3112; web site www.sfgov.org/ethics.