Overview
Members of the Code Advisory Committee will attend this meeting in-person.
Remote Access to Information and Participation
PUBLIC COMMENT CALL-IN: 1-415-655-0001 Access Code: 2492 524 9217
To raise your hand for public comment on a specific agenda item press ‘*’ then ‘3’ when prompted by the meeting moderator.
Event address for attendees: https://bit.ly/4167nJ5
Members of the public are invited to meet in-person or to participate remotely. Please see the information on page 4 for remote meeting access.
Note: Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each agenda item. Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at the 49 South Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Technical Services Counter. For information, please email ken.hu@sfgov.org.
Agenda
- Call to Order, Roll Call and confirmation of quorum.
Members of the Code Advisory Committee:
Stephen Harris, S.E., Chair
Ned Fennie, A.I.A., Vice-Chair
Gina Centoni
Marc Cunningham
Ira Dorter
Henry Karnilowicz
Arnie Lerner, FAIA, CASp
Don Libbey, P.E.
Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp
Jim Reed
Jonathan Rodriguez
Brian Salyers, F.P.E.
Tony Sanchez-Corea, III
John Tostanoski
Rene’ Vignos, S.E.
- Approval of the minutes of the Code Advisory Committee regular meeting of March 8, 2023
- Discussion and possible action regarding changes to Chapter 5F Building Façade Inspection and Maintenance
Discussion and possible action regarding changes to Chapter 5F Building Façade Inspection and Maintenance – retroactive Provisions in response to recent failure of windows in high-rise buildings. (File No. 230373)
The possible action would be to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action
- Discussion and possible action regarding proposed ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes
Discussion and possible action regarding proposed ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to codify the annual waiver of awning replacement fees and awning fees applied for during the month of May. (File No.230212-2)
The possible action would be to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.
- Review of communication items. The Committee may discuss or acknowledge communication items received for discussion.
• Vacancy for “Member-at-Large”
• Vacancy for “A Person Qualified in the Area of Historical Preservation”
- Public Comment.
Public Comments on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee. Comment time is limited to 3 minutes or as determined by of the Chairperson.
- Committee comments on items not on this agenda.
- Subcommittee Reports: (Discussion & possible action) (10 minutes)
a. Housing Code Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Henry Karnilowicz
Subcommittee Members: Ira Dorter, Jim Reed
b. Mechanical Electrical Plumbing & Fire Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jim Reed
Subcommittee Members: Henry Karnilowicz, Brian Salyers, F.P.E., John Tostanoski
c. Administrative & General Design and Disability Access Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Tony Sanchez-Corea
Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, FAIA, CASp, Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp, Henry Karnilowicz, Jonathan Rodriguez
d. Structural Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Stephen Harris, S.E.
Subcommittee Members: Rene’ Vignos, S.E., LEED A.P., Marc Cunningham, Ned Fennie, AIA, Don Libbey, P.E.
e. Green Building Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp
Subcommittee Members: Jonathan Rodriguez, Gina Centoni, Henry Karnilowicz
- Committee Members and Staff’s identification agenda items for the next meeting.
Committee Members and Staff’s identification agenda items for the next meeting, as well as current agenda items to be continued to another CAC regular meeting or special meeting, or a subcommittee meeting.
- Adjournment.
Date & Time
9:30 am
Department of Building Inspection
49 South Van Ness5th Floor, Room 578
San Francisco, CA 94103
Online
Phone
Documents
Code Advisory Committee Agenda 4-12-2023
Submit a public comment before the meeting
Submit a public comment before the meeting
If you cannot attend live, you may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to ken.hu@sfgov.org.
Comments submitted by 5 pm the Tuesday before the meeting will be included in the record. These written comments shall be made a part of the official public record and these comments will be brought to the attention of the commission members. This is pursuant to Section 67.7-1(c) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Call in and make a public comment during the meeting
Call in and make a public comment during the meeting
Each member of the public may address the committee once for up to three minutes on any agenda item.
Follow these steps to call in
- Call 415-655-0001 and enter the meeting ID
- Press #
- Press # again to be connected to the meeting (you will hear a beep)
Make a public comment
- After you've joined the call, listen to the meeting and wait until it's time for public comment
- When the clerk announces it's time for public comment, dial *3 to get added to the speaker line
- You will hear “You have raised your hand to ask a question. Please wait to speak until the host calls on you"
- When you hear "Your line has been unmuted," you can make your public comment
When you call
- Make sure you're in a quiet place
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Turn off any TVs or radios
Sunshine Ordinance
Sunshine Ordinance
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 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 Sunshine Ordinance Task Force:
- By mail at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
- By phone at 415-554-7854
- By email at sotf@sfgov.org
Disability access for in-person meetings
Disability access for in-person meetings
The meeting will be held at the Department of Building Inspection, 49 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco.
The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center Station at 8th (at the United Nations Plaza) and Market Streets.
Accessible MUNI/Metro lines servicing this location are the J-Church, K-Ingleside, L-Taraval, M-Ocean view, and N-Judah at Van Ness and Civic Center Stations; 9-San Bruno, 71-Haight, and 42-Downtown bus lines. For information about MUNI accessible services, call 415-923-6142.
The Commission meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curbside parking spaces have been designated on the Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street perimeters of City Hall for mobility-impaired persons. There is accessible parking available within the Civic Center Underground Parking Garage at the corner of McAllister and Polk Streets, and within the Performing Arts Parking Garage at Grove and Franklin Streets.
Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. Assistive Listening devices will be available at the meeting.
To request a sign language interpreter, reader, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations for a disability, please contact Technical Services Division at (628) 652-3727. Providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call 628-652-3727 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such persons, 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
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 or the Interim Chair may order the removal from the meeting of anyone responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Language access
Language access
To request an interpreter for a specific item during the meeting, please contact ken.hu@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
For questions about the Language Access Ordinance, please contact OCEIA at 415-581-2360 and ask for the Executive Director or Language Access Compliance Officer.
Lobbying activity
Lobbying activity
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance to register and report lobbying activity.
For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, contact the Ethics Commission:
- Mail: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Telephone: 415-252-3100
- Fax 415-252- 3112
- Website: sfethics.org
Political contributions
Political contributions
SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code section 1.127 prohibits any person with a financial interest in certain land use matters from making a political contribution to any committee controlled by an individual currently holding, or seeking election to, the office of Mayor, Supervisor, or City Attorney.
Solicitation or acceptance of such a contribution is also prohibited.
Be aware that certain matters pending before or acted upon by the Building Inspection Commission may constitute land use matters under section 1.127.
Please visit sfethics.org to learn more about whether your involvement in such matters affects your ability to make political contributions, or contact the Ethics Commission at ethics.commission@sfgov.org or 415-252-3100.