This ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to decide when contractors digging in public areas must have pollution liability insurance. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations is valid.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize the Department of Public Works to determine the circumstances under which contractors performing excavation in the public right-of-way shall be required to obtain a pollution liability insurance policy; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to streamline the permitting process for excavation contractors in San Francisco.
Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to amend the Public Works Code, allowing the Department of Public Works to determine when contractors need pollution liability insurance for excavation work.
The Board of Supervisors referred the ordinance to the Planning Department for review, including a CEQA determination.
The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, confirming it would not result in a physical change to the environment.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.
Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, allowing it to take effect.
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