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MINUTES
INTERDEPARTMENTAL STAFF COMMITTEE
ON TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
Meeting of June 28, 2007, Thursday, 9:00 AM
1181st Regular Meeting
Meeting Location: One South Van Ness Avenue
Room #7080

DPT
Harvey Quan
Cindy Shamban
Curtis Smith

SFPD
Gigi George
Jeff Roth
John Nestor
Michaelangelo Apodaca

MUNI
Brian Cunningham
Jim Lowe

SFFD
Manuel Pegueros
Bert Reyes

PORT
Nic Dempsey

ABSENT
DCP,DPH,DPW, Taxi Commission, Entertainment Commission

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 2007 (ACTION ITEM)
The Committee adopted the Minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.

CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION ITEM)
All matters hereunder constitute a consent calendar are considered to be routine by ISCOTT and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Committee or if the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.

1. Residential Permit Parking Extension - Area “X”
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider including the addresses of 1550‑1562 22nd Street to be eligible for Area "X" permits on adjacent streets. No signs will be installed on the street because of the No Parking Anytime on both sides, but residents of these 4 units will be eligible for permits.

2. Delano Avenue and Santa Ynez Avenue - STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping Delano Avenue at Santa Ynez Avenue, making this two-way STOP controlled intersection an all-way STOP.

3. Delano Avenue and San Juan Avenue - STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping Delano Avenue at San Juan Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP.

4. Otsego Avenue and Santa Ynez Avenue - STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping Santa Ynez Avenue at Otsego Avenue, making this two-way STOP controlled intersection an all-way STOP.

5. 950 Hollister Avenue - Pipe Barriers
DPW requests ISCOTT review of Pipe Barriers on the sidewalk at 950 Hollister Avenue, in front of the entrance to Brett Harte Elementary School and a day care center.

6. Gough Street between Geary Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue - Parking Time Limit
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider:
A. Rescinding "1 Hour Parking Time Limit, 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday," on the east side of Gough Street from Geary Boulevard to Ellis Street; and
B. Rescinding "1 Hour Parking Time Limit, 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday" on the west side of Gough Street, from Eddy Street to Golden Gate Avenue.
ALL ITEMS APPROVED.

REGULAR CALENDAR
1. Temporary Street Closures
A. Dearborn Street between Bird and 17th Streets
Sunday, July 22, 2007, Noon to 7 PM
Neighborhood Block Party
APPROVED.

B. 25th Avenue North between Sea Cliff Avenue and Northerly Terminus
Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2 PM to 5 PM
Neighborhood Block Party
APPROVED.

C. Collins Street between Euclid Avenue and Mayfair Street
Sunday, August 26, 2007, 9 AM to 4 PM
Neighborhood Block Party
APPROVED.

D. 14th Avenue between Clement Street and Geary Boulevard
Sunday, July 15, 2007, 9 AM to 6 PM
Building Fair
APPROVED.

E. Green Street between Front and Battery Streets
Friday, October 12, 2007, 8 AM to 6 PM
Triton Private Event
APPROVED.

F. Jefferson Street between Hyde and westerly Terminus
Saturday, September 15, 2007, 1 AM to 3 PM
South End Rowing Club “Alcatraz Invitational Swim
APPROVED.

G. Sweeny Street between Barneveld and San Bruno Avenues
Saturday, July 21, 2007, 9 AM to 5 PM
Matthew Zion Church Community Outreach Fair
HOLD.

H. Kansas Street between Alameda and 15th Streets
Sunday, July 8, 2007, 5 PM to Monday, July 9, 2007, 3 AM.
Private All-Star Event at the Galleria.
APPROVED provided the sponsor pays for the cost of 10-B as SFPD determined by Southern Station.

I. 3rd Street (west side lane only) between Howard and Mission Streets
Thursday, August 2, 2007, 6 AM to Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 11:59 PM
Satellite Truck for Trade Show at Yerba Buena Gardens
APPROVED provided the sponsor pays for the cost of signage and 10-B SFPD during towaway times.

J. Maiden Lane between Stockton and Kearny Streets
Saturday, June 30, 2007, 9 AM to 6 PM
| S.F. Artists’ Guild 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 shall be no encroachment on the sidewalk or on the buildings even during setup and breakdown time;
c) Due to ongoing construction and renovation of buildings on Maiden Lane, there may be times when the permit holder will be asked to alter their permit hours or days to accommodate construction schedules; and
d) If A-frame display units are being used then there must be a base surrounding any part of the fram that borders a path of travel. This will allow for a person with a walking cane to detect the structure.

K. Maiden Lane between Stockton Street and Grant Avenue
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 3 PM to Friday, October 5, 2007, 2 AM
Bachelors of San Francisco Fundraising Event

APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) Garbage, street cleaning including steam cleaning where appropriate and equipment pickup to be finished by 9 AM of the following day; and
b) Load-in and load-out should not obstruct access to or vision of either of the cafes on Maiden Lane during their regular business hours.

L. Fillmore Street (east side parking lane only) between Bus Stop just north of Chestnut Street and approximately 100’ northerly
Saturday, July 28, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, August 4, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, August 11, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, August 18, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, August 25, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, September 1, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, September 8, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
AND
Saturday, September 22, 2007, 7 AM to 4 PM
Load In and Load Out for Farmer’s Market
APPROVED.

M. Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets; Webster Street between Geary Boulevard and Sutter Street and Webster Street at Post Street
Saturday, August 11, 2007, 5 AM to Sunday, August 12, 2007, 9 PM
Nihonmachi Street Fair
APPROVED.

N. Wisconsin Street between 16th and 17th Streets
Saturday, July 14, 2007, 11 AM to 6 PM
Parkside Car Show
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) No side shows;
b) No outside alcohol;
c) No outside music; and
d) The platoon commander has the discretion to remove the closures if ield conditions are such that it is a threat to public safety to continue the event.

O. Persia Street between Ocean Avenue and Mission Streets; Ocean Avenue between Mission Street and Alemany Boulevard; Ruth Street between Watson and Mission Streets; Watson between Ruth Street and Ocean Avenue; Intersections: Persia @ Ocean Avenue; Watson@ Ruth Street (LOCAL ACCESS ALLOWED)
Sunday, September 23, 2007, 6 AM to 8 PM
5th Annual Excelsior Street Fair
APPROVED.

P. Irving Street between 22nd and 25th Avenues; 23rd Avenue between Lincoln Way and Judah Street; 24th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Judah Street; Intersections: 23rd and 24th Streets @ Irving Street
Saturday, September 15, 2007, 3 AM to 8 PM
Sunset District Autumn Moon Festival
HOLD.

Q. Irving Street between 23rd and 25th Avenues; 24th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Judah Street; Intersection: 24th Avenue @ Irving Street
Saturday, September 22, 2007, 3 AM to 10 PM
Sunset Residents’ Assoc. Autumn Moon Festival
HOLD.

R. Polk Street between Post and Pine Streets; Austin Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street; Fern Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street; Hemlock Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street; Intersections: Austin, Hemlock, and Fern Streets @ Polk Street
Saturday, September 15, 2007, 3 AM to 11 PM
Polk Street Fair
APPROVED.

S. Kiska Road between Dormitory and Reardon Streets
Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 6 AM to 1 PM
Willie Mays Boys and Girls Club @ Hunter’s Point Dedication Ceremony
APPROVED.

REGULAR CALENDAR (cont’d)

T. Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and 3rd Street (Local Access Allowed)
Friday, July 6, 2007, 6 AM to
Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 5 PM
All-Star Sponsor Zone
APPROVED.

U. Terry A. Francois Boulevard between Mission Rock and 3rd Street (Local Access Allowed)
Friday, August 17, 2007, Noon to
Monday, August 20, 2007, Noon
AND
3rd Street (northbound only) between 16th Street and King Street
Saturday, August 18, 2007, 8 PM to 11 PM
Rock the Bells Concert
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) The sponsor pays for the cost of 10-B SFPD and PCO’s as determined by Bayview Station;
b) The sponsor works with MUNI to determine and negotiate additional service needs; and
c) The sponsor pays for the estimated City costs 30 days in advance of the event.

2. Hudson Avenue at Cashmere Street – STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping Hudson Avenue at Cashmere Street, making this two-way STOP controlled intersection an all-way STOP controlled intersection.
APPROVED.

3. 21st Street and Douglass Street - Red Zone
DPT recommends a public hearing to:
A. Establish a red zone on the south side of 21st Street, from Douglass Street to 20 feet westerly; and,
B. Establish a red zone on the west side of Douglass Street, from 21st Street to 20 feet southerly.
APPROVED.

4. Masonic Avenue and Turk Street - No Left Turns
DPT recommends establishing "No Left Turn, 4 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday" on northbound and southbound Masonic Avenue at Turk Street, extending evening turn restriction end time from 6 PM to 7 PM.
APPROVED.

5. Hudson Avenue, east of Ardath Court - Median Island
MTA recommends constructing a median island on Hudson Avenue, east of Ardath Court.
APPROVED.

6. Laurel Street, 500 Block - Tow-Away Lane - Rescind
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider rescinding "Tow-Away No Stopping, 4 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday" on the east side of Laurel Street between California Street and Mayfair Drive.
APPROVED.

7. Clementina Street and Gallagher Lane - Parking Restrictions
DPT recommends holding a public hearing to consider establishing Towaway, No Parking, 7 PM to 6 AM, Daily, on (1) Clementina Street, south side, from Gallagher Lane to 5th Street, (2) Gallagher Lane, west side, from 20 feet north of Clementina Street to Tehama Street and (3) Gallagher Lane, east side, from Clementina Street to 20 feet south of Tehama Street.
APPROVED.

8. Traffic Signals – Various
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider installing traffic signals at the following locations:
16th and DeHaro Streets;
30th Avenue and Lincoln Way;
Brotherhood Way west of Chumasero Drive; and
Powell and Washington Streets.
APPROVED.

9. Bayshore Boulevard- Various
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider:
A. Constructing new traffic signal at Bayshore Boulevard, future Home Depot driveway (750 feet north of north property line of Cortland Avenue);
B. Establishing a “Right Turn Only” from the driveway of the Jack in the Box restaurant located on the west side of 370 Bayshore Boulevard in the proposed intersection to be signalized; and
C. Establishing a left turn lane for southbound traffic on Bayshore Boulevard for making a left turn into the Home Depot driveway.
APPROVED.

10. Citywide Parking
DPT recommends amending the Traffic Code to formally exempt the following vehicles from parking time limits, residential permit parking and parking meters: utility vehicles working on the street, City and County of San Francisco vehicles, diplomatic corps vehicles and garbage and recycling collection vehicles under contract with the City.
APPROVED.

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