San Francisco board subpoenas UC Berkeley professor for Millennium Tower investigation

In a recent meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, significant discussions centered around the ongoing issues at the Millennium Tower, a high-profile building facing structural concerns. The board has conducted three hearings and reviewed approximately 3,000 pages of documentation related to the building's inspection and foundation issues.

Supervisor Aaron Peskin highlighted the need for further investigation by proposing a motion to subpoena UC Berkeley professor Jack Maley, who has expertise relevant to the Millennium Tower's foundation design. Maley, who was part of a peer review panel for the tower and a similar project, has thus far declined to provide information voluntarily. The subpoena aims to compel him to attend a hearing scheduled for January 12, 2017, and to produce necessary documents. This move marks a rare use of the board's subpoena power, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the situation.

In addition to the discussions on the Millennium Tower, the meeting also included a moment of remembrance for Camilla Brown, a beloved figure in the community and a personal mentor to President London Breed. Supervisor Cohen requested that the meeting be adjourned in her honor, which was accepted without objection.

As the board continues to address pressing issues affecting the community, the outcomes of the upcoming hearing on the Millennium Tower will be closely watched by residents concerned about the safety and integrity of their living environment. The board's actions demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing the challenges posed by the building's structural problems.