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ISCOTT MINUTES
INTERDEPARTMENTAL STAFF COMMITTEE
ON TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FOR
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Meeting of May 22, 2008 - Thursday, 9:00 AM
1202nd Regular Meeting

Meeting Location: One South Van Ness Avenue, Room #7080

MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2008 MEETING (ACTION ITEM)

The Committee adopted the Minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may address ISCOTT members on matters that are within ISCOTT purview and are not on today’s agenda. No public comment.

TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES (ACTION ITEMS)

A. Golden Gate Avenue between Lyon and Baker Streets

Friday, July 4, 2008, 7 AM to 7 PM

Golden Gate Neighborhood Assoc. Block Party

APPROVED.

B. 37th Avenue between Moraga and Noreiga Streets

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 11 AM to 3 PM

Neighborhood Block Party

APPROVED.

C. Laidley Street between Noe and Fairmount Streets

Friday, July 4, 2008, 11 AM to 2 PM

4th of July Neighborhood Parade

APPROVED.

D. Juri Street between San Jose Avenue and Terminus

Saturday, July 5, 2008, 1 PM to 10:30 PM

Neighborhood Block Party

APPROVED.

E. 24th Street Lot 1 between Lilac and Capp Streets

Saturday, May 31, 2008, 11 AM to 8 PM

People Organizing to Demand Environmental and

Economic Rights Community Block Party

APPROVED.

F. Lexington Street between 18th and Sycamore Streets

Sunday, June 22, 2008, 3 PM to 7 PM

The Mission Statement Fashion Show

APPROVED provided that event times do not exceed from 3 PM to 7 PM.

G. Maiden Lane between Stockton and Kearny Streets

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9:30 AM to 5 PM

AND

Sunday, July 6, 2008, 9:30 AM to 5 PM

AND

Saturday, August 9, 2008, 9:30 AM to 5 PM

AND

Sunday, August 10, 2008, 9:30 AM to 5 PM

S.F. Society of Fine Art Show

APPROVED with the following conditions:

a) There is to be at least a 5-foot path of travel between each of the artists’ displays;

b) There should be no encroachment on the sidewalk or on the buildings even during setup and breakdown times;

c) Due to ongoing construction and renovation of building on Maiden Lane, there may be times when the permit holders will be asked to alter their permit hours or days to accommodate construction schedule; and

d) If A-frame display units are being used there must be a base surrounding any part of the frame that borders a path of travel. This will allow for a person with a walking cane to detect the structure.

H. Maiden Lane between Stockton and Kearny Streets

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9 AM to 6 PM

AND

Sunday, June 8, 2008, 9 AM to 6 PM

AND

Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9 AM to 6 PM

AND

Sunday, August 17, 2008, 9 AM to 6 PM

Artist’s Guild of San Francisco Art Shows

APPROVED with the following conditions:

a) There is to be at least a 5-foot path of travel between each of the artists’ displays;

b) There should be no encroachment on the sidewalk or on the buildings even during setup and breakdown times;

c) Due to ongoing construction and renovation of building on Maiden Lane, there may be times when the permit holders will be asked to alter their permit hours or days to accommodate construction schedule; and

d) If A-frame display units are being used there must be a base surrounding any part of the frame that borders a path of travel. This will allow for a person with a walking cane to detect the structure.

I. 22nd Street between Capp Street and South Van Ness Avenue

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 1 PM to 5 PM

Ceremony for Porje Chang Buddha III

APPROVED.

J. Fairfax Street between 3rd and Phelps Streets

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10 AM to 8 PM

Arts Festival

APPROVED.

K. Jessie Street between Mint and 5th Streets

Thursday, June 5, 2008, 11 AM to 3 PM

Better Streets Plan Informational Presentation

APPROVED.

L. Masonic Avenue (most easterly southbound lane and most westerly northbound lane only) between Fell and Oak Streets

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10 AM to 3 PM

Temporary Median Demonstration on Masonic Avenue

HOLD.

M. Huron Avenue between Foote and Sala Streets

Saturday, August 9, 2008, 8 AM to 5 PM

35th Anniversary for the Bethel Center

APPROVED.

N. Font Boulevard (both parking lanes only) between Lake Merced Boulevard and Tapia Drive Note: All Permanent Blue Zones will Remain Operational Throughout

Monday, July 7, 2008, 12:01 AM to

Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:59 PM

Shuttle Transportation for the 42nd Annual International Children’s Games

APPROVED.

O. Grove Street between Polk and Larkin Streets; Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place between McAllister and Grove Streets; Larkin Street (southbound lanes only) between McAllister and Grove Streets

Friday, June 20, 2008, 8 PM to

Sunday, June 22, 2008, 11:59 PM

S.F. Juneteenth

APPROVED provided the spondor pays for the cost of Enforcement services on a 10B basis.

P. Market Street between Noe and Eureka Streets; Castro Street between Market and 19th Streets; 18th Street between Diamond and Noe Streets; 17th Street between Castro and Hartford Streets; EVL1; EVL2; Intersections: 17th @ Hartford Street; 17th @ Market Street; 18th @ Castro Street; Hartford @ 18th Street; Collingwood @ 18th Street; Collingwood @ Market Street Market @ Castro Street

Sunday, October 5, 2008, 4 AM to 10 PM

Castro Street Fair

APPROVED with the following conditions:

a) All portatoilets and dumpsters are to be picked up by 9 AM on Monday, October 6, 2008. The sponsors are responsible for confirming that this has been done;

b) Booths along 18th Street should be spaced in such a way that they conform to the map submitted to ISCOTT. The sponsors are responsible for working with their vendors to ensure the space remains clear (this is clearly shown on the map);

c) Market Street is the first street to be re-opened;

d) There are at least 50 portable bathrooms with a minimum of six wheelchair accessible ones;

e) There are special permits provided for residential access and parking;

f) The sponsor pays for the cost of DPT advance signing;

g) The “F” Line street car is allowed to proceed west on Market Street to Noe and 17th Streets;

h) Chaulk is used by the sponsor to make all markings on the streets and sidewalks;

i) The sponsor continues to work with the various community and neighborhood groups to resolve any ongoing issues;

j) There is to be a general meeting with various City agencies including SFPD, SFFD, MUNI, DPT and DPW to coordinate final plans for this event. The sponsor is responsible for convening this meeting.

k) The intersection of Diamond and Market Streets shall remain open; and

l) The cost of all substitutions of MUNI electric lines by motor coaches caused by the Castro Street Fair shall be paid by the sponsor.

Q. Post Street between Stockton and Mason Streets

Saturday, October 18, 2008, 11 PM to

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 10 AM

AND

Post Street between Montgomery and Taylor Streets; Geary Street between Montgomery and Taylor Streets

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 3:30 AM to 10 AM

AND

Powell, Mason, Taylor, Kearny and Stockton Streets and Grant Avenue between O’Farrell and Sutter Streets

(Local Access Allowed and Cable Cars to be allowed through on Powell Street)

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 4:45 AM to 10 AM

AND

Post Street between Stockton and Montgomery Streets; Montgomery Street between Market and Jackson Streets; Washington Street between Kearny Street and The Embarcadero; Northbound Embarcadero between Washington and Jefferson Streets; Jefferson Street between Northbound Embarcadero and Aquatic Park; Hyde Street between Jefferson and North Point Street; Beach Street between Leavenworth and Polk Streets; Polk Street between Beach and North Point Streets; North Point Street between Larkin Street and Van Ness Avenue; Van Ness Avenue between North Point Street and northerly Terminus

Note: Racers enter into Aquatic Park and Fort Mason; Beach Street (most northerly lane only) between Laguna and Buchanan Streets; Marina Boulevard

westbound lanes) between Buchanan and Lyon Streets; Note: Runners enter into the Presidio

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 5 AM to 10 AM

AND

25th Avenue between Lake Street and Lincoln Boulevard; El Camino del Mar between 25th Avenue and 32nd Avenue; 32nd Avenue between El Camino del Mar to Clement Street; Clement Street between 32nd to 45th Avenues; 45th Avenue between Clement Street and Pt. Lobos Avenue; Pt. Lobos Avenue between 45th Avenue and The Great Highway Note: Runners enter Recreation and Park Jurisdiction including The Great Highway and Golden Gate Park and Skyline Boulevard which is under Caltrans Jurisdiction.

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 7 AM to 11 AM

AND
Lake Merced Boulevard (one southbound lane only ) between Skyline Boulevard and John Muir Dr; John Muir Drive between Lake Merced Boulevard and Skyline Boulevard Note: Runners will return to Skyline Boulevard under Caltrans Jurisdiction to The Great Highway finish line under Recreation & Park Jurisdiction.

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 8 AM to 3 PM

2008 Nike Women’s Marathon

APPROVED with the following conditions:

a) The sponsor pays for the cost of Parking Control Officers (PCO’s) around Union Square on Saturday October 18, 2008;

b) The sponsor works with the Port to develop an access plan along The Embarcadero near Pier 27;

c) The sponsor runs notification ads of the race in local neighborhood newspapers several days before the race for people to call if there are any questions or issues which may arise;

d) There is a public phone number which is activated several days before the race for the public to call if there are any questions or issues which may arise; and

e) Resident and business notifications are to be delivered two weeks in advance with a list of persons notified provided to DPT.

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Sound Producing Devices

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Disability Access

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Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

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