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1) Postpone Item 6 (Housing Delivery Coordinator update)
- Motion: Chair Lauren Post moved to postpone Item 6 to a later meeting at the request of Commissioner Gerald Turner (absent). The motion passed by voice vote. Outcome: postponed.

2) Adopt consent calendar
- Motion: Adopt the consent calendar, including draft minutes from May 8 and five as‑needed landscape architecture contract pools. Moved by Commissioner Paul Wolford. Outcome: adopted (voice vote). Minutes were corrected to credit Commissioner Wolford as the second on a prior motion.

3) Award contract — Various Locations Pavement Renovation No. 69
- Motion: Award contract to Ronan Construction in the amount of $6,718,865.40, contract duration 786 calendar days. Moved by Commissioner Paul Wolford. Outcome: approved (unanimous among commissioners present).

4) Enter closed session for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation
- Motion: Enter closed session and invoke attorney-client privilege. The motion passed. Outcome: closed session held.

5) Do not disclose closed-session discussions
- Motion: The commission moved not to disclose the discussions held in closed session. The motion was made by Chair Lauren Post and passed unanimously.

All outcomes listed above correspond to the record of the public meeting; tally details for voice votes reflect unanimous approval among the three commissioners present unless otherwise noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Works Commission took several formal actions: postponing a housing update, adopting the consent calendar, awarding a major pavement contract, entering closed session and voting not to disclose closed-session discussions.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545713,"Commission adopts consent calendar, OKs five as‑needed landscape-architecture pools",388,2412000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100&start=2412&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100/thumbnail_2412000.jpg","/articles/6545713/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Commission-adopts-consent-calendar-OKs-five-asneeded-landscape-architecture-pools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545713-b8101972d6b2840e2bba82e2a6bb9ffc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151141&Signature=QoudYwgCrejjb6qUNp9kN5bADte43P2-wn2SkKp5~omNOyunQFVGGWZV-Xs7OIbdQT64Hu-rPLSBQ-SwP2gsbvaGBbPqAxlZU4asOI-9UtQZ6~w7zp5EyeatRchKt~lWd8pmf8L0R6QgGywSpzJHabzp9ASJ7LxyEjjs-SftDBOahtH6dWd2FJFkLq9ueQXZQJpXr89HxO8q6isQH9aGXlJ4msfqbzPWJMRhQ1-dYOjceINROUwfkTtcqUKYEhbnZhWIYXANjG-RDD0ZBGp1ksAJkFyXw33uxcAoXt~PfAa9LMwffNGWHJruNXitdoMfTQOyAlsdi0uctbAO427azA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Works Commission adopted the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the May 8 meeting (with a recorded correction to credit Commissioner Paul Wolford as the second on a prior motion) and five as‑needed landscape architecture contract pools.

Commissioner Eleanor Bloom asked how the landscape architecture pools operate. Staff explained the pool model is intended to create a roster of multiple firms so the department can match project-specific expertise, avoid conflicts of interest with firms that previously worked on a project and provide opportunities for Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontractors. Staff said the contracts typically run three to five years and the department aims to distribute work fairly among pool members.

The consent calendar was moved by Commissioner Paul Wolford and adopted by voice vote. No public commenters addressed the item.

Why it matters: as‑needed pools are a common procurement tool for design services; the approach affects which consultants and subcontractors get work and how quickly projects can proceed.

Clarifying details: staff noted that subcontractors often appear on multiple pool teams because a limited local subcontractor market means the same specialized local firms may be listed across multiple prime proposals. Commissioner training deadlines were also announced during this portion of the meeting: a June 30 deadline for required commissioner trainings was noted by the secretary.

Next steps: contract documents and adopted resolutions will be posted to the commission’s website and project teams will notify selected firms when task orders are issued.","The Public Works Commission approved the consent calendar, including draft minutes and five as‑needed landscape architecture contract pools. Staff said the pools let the department select firms by specialty and avoid conflicts while meeting local business enterprise goals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545717,"Deputy director briefs commission on budget squeeze, permit reform and $3M private cleaning initiative",1559,543000,2102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100&start=543&end=2102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/6545717/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Deputy-director-briefs-commission-on-budget-squeeze-permit-reform-and-3M-private-cleaning-initiative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545717-d75832ca111538b3abc7e427d2f9a2dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151141&Signature=TrpVb6INBKB4Rg2EZEin7XzRrKbIo~VuNHQC1Qlut5twJXIh5JAgSgxGkj3DEAWrPcjgEYjtaaA6FRgPrQPqB4W1Mwd8Hm-t3vXYJG1BlyHEW5kvVwbZlx04mZwpjkFHKFnk-o7EH4kl6VrTBCLEHlFpehd3MUHDOmcFD0XZB6PqjxJNYXla5QmHVRf1-a-qYuX951wfo5RRL4z8eyPs6HG4PHJK-J6GVoEmBdDJOGSSCtdB3bnt8TUdH9WCAAN5PCVxaCp7h4gRKkvMOAJzxkLm342QmpSAud0j-ExO6pZ0ck~bwxtHFE74o1x-kwontMU2XYAK9vD~41e9cvsKug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Director Alaric de Grafenreid updated the San Francisco Public Works Commission on the department’s budget status, recent outreach, permitting reforms and a new private partnership to boost corridor cleaning.

De Grafenreid said Public Works has been working with the mayor’s office to respond to requested budget reductions and that the mayor’s budget will be submitted as required by charter on or before June 1; staff will present to the Board of Supervisors’ budget and finance committee in June. He said the department began by responding to an initial 15% reduction request and continues to work through an evolving negotiation with the mayor’s budget team and the Board’s analysts.

On permitting, de Grafenreid described a forthcoming change that will remove formal permit fees and an application requirement for certain right-of-way uses such as sidewalk tables/chairs and sidewalk displays. Instead, applicants will complete a free registration and follow city rules for access in the right-of-way; staff will pursue an educational first response if complaints arise, with violations issued only after a return visit if problems persist. He said further rules and internal procedures are being finalized with the mayor’s office and the Board of Supervisors.

De Grafenreid also summarized department activities: Public Works supported cleanup after the Bay-to-Breakers event and used the event as a Department Operations Center exercise to practice emergency response roles; Public Works Week drew record attendance at employee open houses and included an employee pinning and awards ceremony that recognized the Better Market Street project as Project of the Year and staff with long service pins.

He briefed the commission on Avenue Greenlight, a privately funded initiative that will invest $3,000,000 in additional street-power-washing and corridor cleaning in seven neighborhoods: the Mission, Sunset, Tenderloin, Richmond, North Beach, Chinatown and the Fillmore. De Grafenreid named Ripple Inc. as a primary funder and said the effort is intended to layer on top of baseline Public Works services and coordinate with community benefit districts to avoid duplication.

Commissioners responded with praise for the Better Market Street project and encouragement for permitting reforms that streamline review and avoid unnecessary delays, while recognizing the department’s budget constraints.

Why it matters: the permitting change will lower application burden for small sidewalk uses but keeps enforcement tools for repeat problems; the Avenue Greenlight funding adds cleaning capacity in commercial corridors but will not replace baseline city services.

Next steps: Public Works will continue budget negotiations with the mayor’s office and Board of Supervisors, finalize implementation rules for the sidewalk registration program and coordinate Avenue Greenlight deployment with community partners.","Deputy Director Alaric de Grafenreid updated the Public Works Commission on city budget negotiations, permit reforms for sidewalk uses, the department’s recent public outreach events and a $3 million privately funded street-cleaning initiative called Avenue Greenlight.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545721,"Public Works awards $6.72 million pavement contract covering 45 blocks, 32 intersections",496,2776000,3272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100&start=2776&end=3272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3449120-e4067867ba3a74c383b6124fd1dd7100/thumbnail_2776000.jpg","/articles/6545721/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Public-Works-awards-672-million-pavement-contract-covering-45-blocks-32-intersections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545721-0c157cdc53742c2fb64b2f37dd98582a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151141&Signature=m7V9M799-kaOv8HTO9RihzYziQB1h~mIz7UyZ2o0r3GbFazufYiCMiJGl~o5KUbdPJ5UAoH-tvB25SuduPq4nZxTcWBpO2y6lRCJ8IbVa6DIddEN8luDvUoYhhDBYVCnmYe0JB-y5LfmIr-JUt69RR57MrnJfXh1efkmTgw2OGVhQ7vLRkw-c2nDguoD6cvvUiHn-Z~PpWZ8pSYrfcJuWFmVMSsXVfCTTJr94lMz4of85qnkHZNfRxVtZZYllZ4chHPgtJszzxt7wh5zigOtDNKJgx~QG2mUGThv9pqa2tt-BscGIzAJWvfUdGvCA-GvI-D3uRF3ZFoR1g1fg8ThfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Works Commission voted to award a $6,718,865.40 contract to Ronan Construction for Various Locations Pavement Renovation No. 69, with a contract period of 786 calendar days.

The project will resurface 45 blocks and 32 intersections, construct 50 curb ramps and include sewer rehabilitation or lining on 18 blocks performed on behalf of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Project manager Edmund Lee told the commission the contract combines Public Works paving work and SFPUC sewer scope; Public Works will perform about two-thirds of the work and SFPUC about one-third.

Lee said the project implements the department’s street resurfacing program, which balances pavement condition, street use, coordination with other agencies and geographic equity across San Francisco’s roughly 13,000 maintained street segments. The project was advertised Jan. 24, 2025; seven bids were received Feb. 26. The low responsive bid, after applicable local business enterprise discounts, was Ronan Construction’s $6,718,865.40. Lee said the contract monitoring division of the Office of the City Administrator reviewed the bids and confirmed Ronan as the lowest responsive bidder after a 10% micro-LBE discount was applied.

The contract award was moved by Commissioner Paul Wolford and approved by the commission. The resolution and contract documents will be posted to the commission’s website; staff said construction is anticipated to begin toward the end of 2025.

Why it matters: the work is part of a multi-year effort to maintain and improve the condition of city streets and curb accessibility, and it includes coordination with SFPUC for sewer repairs, which can reduce duplicative street work.

Details and clarifications: the engineering estimate was reported as just over $7.1 million and the bid average was just over $7.5 million; the low bid was about 6% under the engineer’s estimate. The contract duration is 786 calendar days. The award includes both resurfacing and curb-ramp construction; SFPUC’s sewer scope is included under the single contract to coordinate work.

Next steps: staff will finalize contract documentation, post the adopted resolution to the commission’s site and return with project updates as construction progresses.","The San Francisco Public Works Commission voted to award a $6,718,865.40 contract to Ronan Construction for Various Locations Pavement Renovation No. 69, a resurfacing and sewer-rehabilitation package covering neighborhoods in Districts 7 and 8.","actionData","errors"]

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