This ordinance simplifies the process for designating public spaces and installing commemorative plaques in San Francisco to honor historically significant sites, events, or individuals. It removes the requirement for Public Works to hold a hearing on these applications.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the requirements and approval processes for the commemorative designation of public right-of-way and public places and the installation of commemorative street plaques to honor sites, events, and persons of historical interest or significance to San Francisco; eliminating the requirement that Public Works hold a hearing on applications for a commemorative street plaque; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a need to streamline the approval processes for commemorative designations in San Francisco, introduced by Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman.
Mayor Lurie introduced the ordinance to amend the Public Works Code to streamline the requirements for commemorative designations and plaque installations.
The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Land Use and Transportation Committee received the proposed legislation for review.
The Planning Department provided its response regarding the CEQA determination related to the ordinance.
The committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance.
Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment.
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