Transcripts For SFGTV Government Access Programming 20240714

Im not saying it was wrong to stop and look at this. Thats okay. And its also okay to see if it particularly talk about getting it into a broader realm then it was. Now by taking this on, you are looking like youre going to be the leaders. I mean, thats theres 11 of you. And none of you have executive office, but thats the way its being presented. I dont think thats going to happen, partly because this is much bigger than the city and county of San Francisco. Always has been. And one of the speakers talked about connectivity. Connectivity to bart, connectivity to caltrain, connectivity to 40 bus lines in the east bay. Connectivity to five muni lines. These are not just putting it downtown, its much bigger than that. So in these leaderships, somebody already said that, it really needs some kind of political push. Theres been a lot of us here who have been pushing this i hate to tell you how long since ive been pushing this idea, a long time. Peskin will remember norm rolf died in 2005 and dreamed of this back in 1973. So this is nothing new. I hate the idea of reconstituting. I think patrick made a very good point. [bell ringing] the idea of reconstituting whats there is okay. But you got to make sure you dont slow the project down in the process. Thank you. Chair peskin thank you. Seeing no other members of the public, well close Public Comment. [gavel] i think there is a misunderstanding that needs to be corrected, relative to delays and funding. So why dont i turn that over to our executive director, who may bring folks up from the expert panel. Ms. Chang. Thank you so much, chair. Thanks again to our panel. Please do elaborate on what i have heard from you today and respect to some of the questions that were raised, i heard a question and a concern about delay and does this twoyear work plan represent even more work on top of existing work and will represent a delay. In fact, i believe its the panels believe that the twoyear work program is an oxoriented work program, that has to be undertaken for efficiency and effectiveness in project development, regardless of who undertakes the work. This is a road map to getting the project reinstated and to reenergize it and take the decisions in a very strategic way as you have laid out. I believe its actually to the contrary of delaying, its actually to expedite project development. Ill light you guys perhaps elaborate on that. To mr. Coughlins point that he just made about localizing versus regionalizing. I heard a strong recommendation to regionalize this project and to strengthen its regional participation and to really focus on funding and project definition decisions that could lead up to a procurement decision, that means a contracting decision to construct the project. Its not to say that were getting the full Funding Grant agreement in two years. That would be a miracle, that would be amazing. Lets try to get that level of funding definition and funding strength to the project within the next two years. Its only going to come from advancing project decisions around development, phasing together with the operators and stakeholders. Thats what i heard. Chair peskin geoff. Chair peskin and madam director, i think youre right. What our objective is to accelerate this project and break it from some of the tasks that we feel are holding itself back. So our hope is our objective here is to see Caltrain Service into the Transit Center as early as possible. So i think when you see the final report, youll see multiple things targeted toward achieving that goal. And im sure there are other members of the panel who would speak to this. Chair peskin john. Thank you, chair. Geoffs right. The idea is this upfront time is can and should be used very fruitfully with some of the Technical Work that needs to be done. The alternative, and ive personally had the opportunity, and prior to that at the federal level, to see projects nationwide. And if you dont get your act together up front, if this if the work that we describe is not done, the context is this project will is going to be looked at against other projects around the country, especially for federal funding. And its not going to compete well. The reality is you have to do this work. You can do sequentially, you can frontload it and what were actually suggesting is the frontload as much as possible. Chair peskin ignacios no, anything you want to add . Mr. John fisher . Thank you, mr. Chairman. First, id like to clarify for the speaker who asked what procurement means. Procurement means the contrast starting a process for contracting for the beginning of construction. So when we talk about procurement, start of procurement in 2021, in fact, summer of 2021, carrying to the plan, what we mean is a process that is actually comparable to the schedule that is currently published for the project. , that schedule called for a start of activities in 2018, leading up to advertising for award of construction in 2021 and beginning of construction in 2022. So the plan that we worked was effectively to deliver that similar schedule, as was already on the table. Chair peskin thank you, sir. Mr. Fisher, anything you want to add . And then lets wrap this up. Just final comment on the speaker who mentioned waiting for california highspeed rail. I think to the contrary there, i think part of the early activities are to sit with the operators and get a sense of the capacity they need to bring services as soon as possible. And that is likely caltrain first. So i think its more trying to address the reality of where that project timeline is. But also where there are potential funding contributions will be. And thats critical activity that needs to happen, as we move forward in the program. Chair peskin thank you, sir. And i would finally like to acknowledge our former executive director of this body, mr. Jose, who was also one of the expert panelists and with that, we will see you all on july 23rd. Thank you for your work. Mr. Clerk, could you please read the next item. Clerk item 12. Given the late hour and the pending timma meeting, i would like to continue this item. Are there any members of the public who want to speak to item number 12 in seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Is there a motion to continue to the next meeting, made by every single commissioner here. Well give it to commissioner safe, seconded by commissioner fewer and take that without objection. Is there any introduction of new items . Seeing none, is there any general Public Comment . Chair peskin, members, alita dupree for the record. With general Public Comment, i enjoyed my meeting with you last time. So i thought id come back. Im looking for a lot ir feel that i feel that this agency can do more. As i think about new ideas of navigating this challenging landscape in San Francisco, and i see things in other cities that are helpful. Id like to have here in San Francisco. First, i speak in the importance and i feel the need to a veterans medical transportation network, a system that will help veterans to get to and from their medical appointments. And some say why veterans . Well, with the recent enactment of the mission act and more places where veterans can go for medical care, and the challenging landscape of hills in San Francisco, which can have many impediments of reaching public transportation, the fact that there are about 4 million veterans that are receiving servicedisabled compensation. I want to see this city become a place that will be welcoming to veterans, especially those with disabilities. We are very fortunate that any veteran with a Service Disability rating of greater than 50 is able to get a reduced fare clipper card. But we can do more. And i do use some shared mobility devices today on my way in, probably will use some later. So they are helpful to me. We just need more of them, because they help to add to the quality of life here. Please remember those of us who served. And who are disabled especially in memory of those who have fallen. Thank you. Thank you. Any other members with general Public Comment . Yes, very briefly. I would like to do supervisor peskin the last tjpa cost review committee, which essentially exposes a potential clawback from the administration in washington. We need to go back to the agreement the agreement signed in 2008. And transbay used to be a basically followed the same alignment as the old terminal. But they made two conditions. Number one, the tracks had to be straight. They could not be curved. Second, they had to have a minimum length of 1,312 feet. Thats the amount in the agreement. Now everybody, when they designed the station, know its 1400 feet. And once you go back and revisit and ask your engineering staff to review the drawings, youre going to start seeing the issues with how you can possibly connect that to a new transbay tube. So i just thought that id put it out there. I want everybody to be aware of this. Look at it carefully and this is why for the last couple of years i have recommended to absolutely integrate the transbay with the d. T. X. And the pennsylvania and everything else. Thank you very much. Pes thank you, sir. Seeing no other members of the public for general Public Comment, Public Comment is closed. And we are adjourned. [gavel] roll call, commissioner [roll call taken] we have quorum. Thank you, mr. Clerk. Please call the next item. Item 2, chair report. Information item. I just have one thing that i want to announce in my chairs report, that im very excited to share and some of you may have heard this, that the Treasure Island Development Authority and mercy housing assisted by our timma staff have won a 20 million grant from the state Affordable Housing and sustainable communities grant program. The Strategic Growth Council awarded the full amount to Fund Construction on the island and transportation improvements. It includes construction of a bicycle pedestrian path connection between the bay bridge east span, touchdown on Yerba Buena Island and the ferry terminal, and electric busses to a. C. Transit to operate the new east bay transit service. Congratulations and thank you to the team who worked on this. And thank the staff for their work doing the first phase of outreach to businesses on the island, talking about the potential, or the needs of the businesses as well as some of the questions around a potential future toll. With that, i believe we are actually going to skip item number three. Public comment for item 2. Any Public Comment on this item . Seeing none, next item. Directors report, information item. Public comment on this item n seeing none, next item. Item 4, approve the january 29, 2019, an action item. Any comments on the minutes . Seeing none lets open to Public Comment. Public comment on the minutes . We have a motion and a second to approve the minutes of january 29, 2019. Motion by commissioner peskin and second by commissioner walton. Mr. Clerk, call the roll, please. [roll call vote taken] final approval. Thank you. I think we are going to call items 5 and 6 together. Approve the proposed fiscal year 201819 Budget Amendment. Item 6, adopt proposed fiscal year 201920 annual work program, action items. Miss cynthia fong, director of finance and administration. Deputy director of finance administration. Timma Committee Heard april 4th the suggested Budget Amendment proposal. We are shifting 1. 3 million from 3. 5 million budget to a new budget amount of 2. 2 million to Carry Forward the work of the timma program. In relation to the proposed budget for fiscal year 1920, proposing a budget of 2. 7 million, which is approximately 500,000 increase, to continue the governance and administration, the program delivery, toll Service Delivery and outreach and communication efforts on the timma program. With that, more than happy to answer any questions on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1920 and for the amended budget for 1819 amended. Move approval. We have a motion for approval. Any Public Comment on this item . Can we take items 5 and 6 without objection, same house, same call. All right. Mr. Clerk, please call the next item. Item 7, 2019, timma outreach program, information item. I believe we are going to continue this item. Without objection, any Public Comment on this item . All right. Seeing none, next item. Item 8, introduction of new items. Information item. Any new items . Seeing none, next item. Item 9, Public Comment. Any general Public Comment . Seeing none, Public Comment is now closed. Meeting is adjourned. I you hello, my name is jamie harper. In this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. This is your chance to find your heart in San Francisco with someone special. Golden gate parks largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling around in boats, which can be rented. Created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and for boating. It is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. A pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. Two bridges connect the trail to the island. The climb to the hills summit, the highest point in Golden Gate Park at more than four hundred feet. You can get quinces of the western side of the city through glimpes of the western side of city through a thick trees. The lake is ada accessible. It has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day. Walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. It is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each others company, and sail away. Many couples come here to take a ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. For a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. Located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. It is a truly hidden gem in the city. The part is rich with eucalyptus trees. Long paths allow you to meander, perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. I enjoy this base and the history behind it. The diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. It reminds us of what San Francisco initially was. This is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. Transit is available to get you there easily. And the part is ada park is ada accessible. There is also a natural lake. This is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. It also has many birds to watch. It is the place to find some solitude from the city and appreciate what you share with a wonderful breath of fresh air. , an experienced this park and enjoy the peoples, picnics, and sunshine. This is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved one hand in hand. Located in the middle of Pacific Heights on top of a hill, Lafayette Park offers a great square a of a peaceful beauty. Large trees border greenery. It features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. There are plenty of areas for football, frisbee, and picnics. It is very much a couples part and there are a multitude of experiences you can have together. Bring your dog and watch the mean go with the community or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all of the park has to offer. Many couples find this is the Perfect Place to put down a blanket and soak up the sun. It is a majestic place you can share with someone you cherish. It is located along the 1 and 10 buses and is accessed from the 47 and 90 buses. It is ada accessible. For more information about reserving one of these locations, call 8315500. This number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair building. For any athletic fields and neighborhood parks, 8315510. You can also write us. Or walking in and say hello at old lock cabin, Golden Gate Park. And of course you can find more information and reach us at sfrecpark. Org. Just to acknowledge, bonilla does have an excused absent. For anyone who hasnt been here before, our process during Public Comment on items is if i receive a blue card, i will go ahead and call out your name. If i call your name, come on up. You do not have to fill out a blue card. At the end of the item, i will ask if there are additional Public Comment and anyone may come up at that time. With that in mind, youre going to hear two bells. The first one is going to tell you, you have 30 seconds left. The second one means youre at time. So with that, this is the june 20th meeting of the recreation and park commission. I ask that you turn off any sound or devices that may go off during the meeting and you take any secondary conversations outside. If you would like to speak on an item today as i said earlier, we request, but do not require that you complete a blue card and commissioner how many minute . How many people want to testify . That helps me make this next decision. Lets do 2 minutes. Okay. Each person will have 2 minutes on each item of Public Comment today. If there is an item of interest to you not on the agenda is under the jurisdiction of the commission, you may speak under item 4 and continued again on item 10. When you address your comments to the commission, please address they want them to the commission. Neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during San Francisco<\/a>. Always has been. And one of the speakers talked about connectivity. Connectivity to bart, connectivity to caltrain, connectivity to 40 bus lines in the east bay. Connectivity to five muni lines. These are not just putting it downtown, its much bigger than that. So in these leaderships, somebody already said that, it really needs some kind of political push. Theres been a lot of us here who have been pushing this i hate to tell you how long since ive been pushing this idea, a long time. Peskin will remember norm rolf died in 2005 and dreamed of this back in 1973. So this is nothing new. I hate the idea of reconstituting. I think patrick made a very good point. [bell ringing] the idea of reconstituting whats there is okay. But you got to make sure you dont slow the project down in the process. Thank you. Chair peskin thank you. Seeing no other members of the public, well close Public Comment<\/a>. [gavel] i think there is a misunderstanding that needs to be corrected, relative to delays and funding. So why dont i turn that over to our executive director, who may bring folks up from the expert panel. Ms. Chang. Thank you so much, chair. Thanks again to our panel. Please do elaborate on what i have heard from you today and respect to some of the questions that were raised, i heard a question and a concern about delay and does this twoyear work plan represent even more work on top of existing work and will represent a delay. In fact, i believe its the panels believe that the twoyear work program is an oxoriented work program, that has to be undertaken for efficiency and effectiveness in project development, regardless of who undertakes the work. This is a road map to getting the project reinstated and to reenergize it and take the decisions in a very strategic way as you have laid out. I believe its actually to the contrary of delaying, its actually to expedite project development. Ill light you guys perhaps elaborate on that. To mr. Coughlins point that he just made about localizing versus regionalizing. I heard a strong recommendation to regionalize this project and to strengthen its regional participation and to really focus on funding and project definition decisions that could lead up to a procurement decision, that means a contracting decision to construct the project. Its not to say that were getting the full Funding Grant<\/a> agreement in two years. That would be a miracle, that would be amazing. Lets try to get that level of funding definition and funding strength to the project within the next two years. Its only going to come from advancing project decisions around development, phasing together with the operators and stakeholders. Thats what i heard. Chair peskin geoff. Chair peskin and madam director, i think youre right. What our objective is to accelerate this project and break it from some of the tasks that we feel are holding itself back. So our hope is our objective here is to see Caltrain Service<\/a> into the Transit Center<\/a> as early as possible. So i think when you see the final report, youll see multiple things targeted toward achieving that goal. And im sure there are other members of the panel who would speak to this. Chair peskin john. Thank you, chair. Geoffs right. The idea is this upfront time is can and should be used very fruitfully with some of the Technical Work<\/a> that needs to be done. The alternative, and ive personally had the opportunity, and prior to that at the federal level, to see projects nationwide. And if you dont get your act together up front, if this if the work that we describe is not done, the context is this project will is going to be looked at against other projects around the country, especially for federal funding. And its not going to compete well. The reality is you have to do this work. You can do sequentially, you can frontload it and what were actually suggesting is the frontload as much as possible. Chair peskin ignacios no, anything you want to add . Mr. John fisher . Thank you, mr. Chairman. First, id like to clarify for the speaker who asked what procurement means. Procurement means the contrast starting a process for contracting for the beginning of construction. So when we talk about procurement, start of procurement in 2021, in fact, summer of 2021, carrying to the plan, what we mean is a process that is actually comparable to the schedule that is currently published for the project. , that schedule called for a start of activities in 2018, leading up to advertising for award of construction in 2021 and beginning of construction in 2022. So the plan that we worked was effectively to deliver that similar schedule, as was already on the table. Chair peskin thank you, sir. Mr. Fisher, anything you want to add . And then lets wrap this up. Just final comment on the speaker who mentioned waiting for california highspeed rail. I think to the contrary there, i think part of the early activities are to sit with the operators and get a sense of the capacity they need to bring services as soon as possible. And that is likely caltrain first. So i think its more trying to address the reality of where that project timeline is. But also where there are potential funding contributions will be. And thats critical activity that needs to happen, as we move forward in the program. Chair peskin thank you, sir. And i would finally like to acknowledge our former executive director of this body, mr. Jose, who was also one of the expert panelists and with that, we will see you all on july 23rd. Thank you for your work. Mr. Clerk, could you please read the next item. Clerk item 12. Given the late hour and the pending timma meeting, i would like to continue this item. Are there any members of the public who want to speak to item number 12 in seeing none, Public Comment<\/a> is closed. Is there a motion to continue to the next meeting, made by every single commissioner here. Well give it to commissioner safe, seconded by commissioner fewer and take that without objection. Is there any introduction of new items . Seeing none, is there any general Public Comment<\/a> . Chair peskin, members, alita dupree for the record. With general Public Comment<\/a>, i enjoyed my meeting with you last time. So i thought id come back. Im looking for a lot ir feel that i feel that this agency can do more. As i think about new ideas of navigating this challenging landscape in San Francisco<\/a>, and i see things in other cities that are helpful. Id like to have here in San Francisco<\/a>. First, i speak in the importance and i feel the need to a veterans medical transportation network, a system that will help veterans to get to and from their medical appointments. And some say why veterans . Well, with the recent enactment of the mission act and more places where veterans can go for medical care, and the challenging landscape of hills in San Francisco<\/a>, which can have many impediments of reaching public transportation, the fact that there are about 4 million veterans that are receiving servicedisabled compensation. I want to see this city become a place that will be welcoming to veterans, especially those with disabilities. We are very fortunate that any veteran with a Service Disability<\/a> rating of greater than 50 is able to get a reduced fare clipper card. But we can do more. And i do use some shared mobility devices today on my way in, probably will use some later. So they are helpful to me. We just need more of them, because they help to add to the quality of life here. Please remember those of us who served. And who are disabled especially in memory of those who have fallen. Thank you. Thank you. Any other members with general Public Comment<\/a> . Yes, very briefly. I would like to do supervisor peskin the last tjpa cost review committee, which essentially exposes a potential clawback from the administration in washington. We need to go back to the agreement the agreement signed in 2008. And transbay used to be a basically followed the same alignment as the old terminal. But they made two conditions. Number one, the tracks had to be straight. They could not be curved. Second, they had to have a minimum length of 1,312 feet. Thats the amount in the agreement. Now everybody, when they designed the station, know its 1400 feet. And once you go back and revisit and ask your engineering staff to review the drawings, youre going to start seeing the issues with how you can possibly connect that to a new transbay tube. So i just thought that id put it out there. I want everybody to be aware of this. Look at it carefully and this is why for the last couple of years i have recommended to absolutely integrate the transbay with the d. T. X. And the pennsylvania and everything else. Thank you very much. Pes thank you, sir. Seeing no other members of the public for general Public Comment<\/a>, Public Comment<\/a> is closed. And we are adjourned. [gavel] roll call, commissioner [roll call taken] we have quorum. Thank you, mr. Clerk. Please call the next item. Item 2, chair report. Information item. I just have one thing that i want to announce in my chairs report, that im very excited to share and some of you may have heard this, that the Treasure Island<\/a> Development Authority<\/a> and mercy housing assisted by our timma staff have won a 20 million grant from the state Affordable Housing<\/a> and sustainable communities grant program. The Strategic Growth Council<\/a> awarded the full amount to Fund Construction<\/a> on the island and transportation improvements. It includes construction of a bicycle pedestrian path connection between the bay bridge east span, touchdown on Yerba Buena Island<\/a> and the ferry terminal, and electric busses to a. C. Transit to operate the new east bay transit service. Congratulations and thank you to the team who worked on this. And thank the staff for their work doing the first phase of outreach to businesses on the island, talking about the potential, or the needs of the businesses as well as some of the questions around a potential future toll. With that, i believe we are actually going to skip item number three. Public comment for item 2. Any Public Comment<\/a> on this item . Seeing none, next item. Directors report, information item. Public comment on this item n seeing none, next item. Item 4, approve the january 29, 2019, an action item. Any comments on the minutes . Seeing none lets open to Public Comment<\/a>. Public comment on the minutes . We have a motion and a second to approve the minutes of january 29, 2019. Motion by commissioner peskin and second by commissioner walton. Mr. Clerk, call the roll, please. [roll call vote taken] final approval. Thank you. I think we are going to call items 5 and 6 together. Approve the proposed fiscal year 201819 Budget Amendment<\/a>. Item 6, adopt proposed fiscal year 201920 annual work program, action items. Miss cynthia fong, director of finance and administration. Deputy director of finance administration. Timma Committee Heard<\/a> april 4th the suggested Budget Amendment<\/a> proposal. We are shifting 1. 3 million from 3. 5 million budget to a new budget amount of 2. 2 million to Carry Forward<\/a> the work of the timma program. In relation to the proposed budget for fiscal year 1920, proposing a budget of 2. 7 million, which is approximately 500,000 increase, to continue the governance and administration, the program delivery, toll Service Delivery<\/a> and outreach and communication efforts on the timma program. With that, more than happy to answer any questions on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1920 and for the amended budget for 1819 amended. Move approval. We have a motion for approval. Any Public Comment<\/a> on this item . Can we take items 5 and 6 without objection, same house, same call. All right. Mr. Clerk, please call the next item. Item 7, 2019, timma outreach program, information item. I believe we are going to continue this item. Without objection, any Public Comment<\/a> on this item . All right. Seeing none, next item. Item 8, introduction of new items. Information item. Any new items . Seeing none, next item. Item 9, Public Comment<\/a>. Any general Public Comment<\/a> . Seeing none, Public Comment<\/a> is now closed. Meeting is adjourned. I you hello, my name is jamie harper. In this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. This is your chance to find your heart in San Francisco<\/a> with someone special. Golden gate parks largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling around in boats, which can be rented. Created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and for boating. It is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. A pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. Two bridges connect the trail to the island. The climb to the hills summit, the highest point in Golden Gate Park<\/a> at more than four hundred feet. You can get quinces of the western side of the city through glimpes of the western side of city through a thick trees. The lake is ada accessible. It has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day. Walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. It is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each others company, and sail away. Many couples come here to take a ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. For a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. Located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. It is a truly hidden gem in the city. The part is rich with eucalyptus trees. Long paths allow you to meander, perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. I enjoy this base and the history behind it. The diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. It reminds us of what San Francisco<\/a> initially was. This is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. Transit is available to get you there easily. And the part is ada park is ada accessible. There is also a natural lake. This is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. It also has many birds to watch. It is the place to find some solitude from the city and appreciate what you share with a wonderful breath of fresh air. , an experienced this park and enjoy the peoples, picnics, and sunshine. This is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved one hand in hand. Located in the middle of Pacific Heights<\/a> on top of a hill, Lafayette Park<\/a> offers a great square a of a peaceful beauty. Large trees border greenery. It features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. There are plenty of areas for football, frisbee, and picnics. It is very much a couples part and there are a multitude of experiences you can have together. Bring your dog and watch the mean go with the community or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all of the park has to offer. Many couples find this is the Perfect Place<\/a> to put down a blanket and soak up the sun. It is a majestic place you can share with someone you cherish. It is located along the 1 and 10 buses and is accessed from the 47 and 90 buses. It is ada accessible. For more information about reserving one of these locations, call 8315500. This number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair building. For any athletic fields and neighborhood parks, 8315510. You can also write us. Or walking in and say hello at old lock cabin, Golden Gate Park<\/a>. And of course you can find more information and reach us at sfrecpark. Org. Just to acknowledge, bonilla does have an excused absent. For anyone who hasnt been here before, our process during Public Comment<\/a> on items is if i receive a blue card, i will go ahead and call out your name. If i call your name, come on up. You do not have to fill out a blue card. At the end of the item, i will ask if there are additional Public Comment<\/a> and anyone may come up at that time. With that in mind, youre going to hear two bells. The first one is going to tell you, you have 30 seconds left. The second one means youre at time. So with that, this is the june 20th meeting of the recreation and park commission. I ask that you turn off any sound or devices that may go off during the meeting and you take any secondary conversations outside. If you would like to speak on an item today as i said earlier, we request, but do not require that you complete a blue card and commissioner how many minute . How many people want to testify . That helps me make this next decision. Lets do 2 minutes. Okay. Each person will have 2 minutes on each item of Public Comment<\/a> today. If there is an item of interest to you not on the agenda is under the jurisdiction of the commission, you may speak under item 4 and continued again on item 10. When you address your comments to the commission, please address they want them to the commission. Neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during Public Comment<\/a>. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment<\/a> is closed. Last, if the fire alarms activate, you must evacuate the building in an orderly fashion, using any exit. Please note that elevators will immediately return to the first floor and are not available for use. If you need assistance out of the building, make your way to the closest area of refuge, directly across the hall in the mens restroom. You will see a speaker box and city hall security will answer and let them know where youre add and they will assist you. Now were on item 2, the president s report. Thank you. Very briefly as a part of a larger trip back hes, i was invited to the new york site of the p. G. A. Championship this year. As many of you know, San Francisco<\/a> will be hosting it next year. We were afforded a back of the house tour of operations to get some sense of what is going to happen next year in San Francisco<\/a> and its truly extraordinary. This is the second time in the 100 year history of the p. G. A. That a public course will be used for a major, one of the four major golf tournaments of the year and its a real testimony to the staff and the gardeners at harding, and the tour that operates harding for us, that they made this into such a showplace. Next may, it will be an extraordinary event for San Francisco<\/a> so i just wanted to congratulate staff on the work thats been done to set the stage for that and look forward to it with great anticipation. That concludes my report. Is there anyone that wants to make a Public Comment<\/a> under the president s report . Seeing none, Public Comment<\/a> is closed. Now were on the general managers report. Good morning commissioners. Im going to speak fast, because we have a couple of acknowledgments at the end and i will speak fast because in two short hours, the u. S. A. Womens National Soccer<\/a> team will face off against sweden in the 2019 womens world cup in france. Once again, in partnership with the San Francisco<\/a> parks alliance, were bringing the action directly to San Francisco<\/a> parks. Well be hosting free live public screenings of some of the action, including todays game at noon and then the semifinals on july 2nd and 3rd in the embarcadero, and then we will broadcast the finals on july 7th right here outside at civic center. These public screenings are a celebration of Public Record<\/a> ration, sport, women, and girls in sports specifically and our Diverse Community<\/a> represented by the teams in countries around the world. The events include free familyfriendly soccer activities and food trucks. I see lisa branson and abigail mayor in the front row. I want to thank them for their embrace of the worlds game. Speaking of soccer, an exciting project for the civic center area. Its a temporary 2 month street soccer installation on fulton street between larkin street, by the museum and main library. That means soccer fans will be at the viewing party will watch the excitement on screen and play the game nearby. This project is a collaborative effort between multiple city agencies, public works, m. T. A. , the asian art museum, library, were thankful for the urban soccer park for making this project possible. The installation of these two modular turf fields will be ready to go for the july 7th event, coinciding with our block party. They will be bustling everyday from morning until 9 00 p. M. With programming from street soccer u. S. A. And america scores as i think you know, street soccer u. S. A. Empowers adults through soccer, helping to build a social safety net and life skills and america scores delivers after School Enrichment<\/a> programs focused on whole child health. The installation will remain up until the end of august and will include Youth Programs<\/a> and adult leagues. Last weekend, the 82nd festival kicked off in style by rap fusion group digable planets. They will continue throughout the summer with free sunday afternoon concerts. This years lineup includes llo los vanvan, galactic, pink martini, psychedelic furs, and the big picnic event, the eiseley brothers. Last week, several recreation and park centers hosted by mayor london breed and naomi kelly, it aimed to inspire women to recognize and activate their personal power and collective strength, build diverse coalitions to create Real Solutions<\/a> to challenge. Not simply a networking event, they offered a unique and energizing experience for more than 1,000 participants with dynamic break out sessions and exhibits, performances by some of the most talented artists and keynotes including nancy pelosi and former Senior Advisor<\/a> to president obama. It was an amazing opportunity for the staff to participate and there was electrician helen, recreation coordinator or supervisor elena from the planning division, our Public Affairs<\/a> Division Mark<\/a> ri maria, our gardner supervisor and my boss stacy white. It was an amazing opportunity for the staff to participate and we will continue to support this a mazing event. We want to invite everyone to join our Inclusion Team<\/a> and California Childrens Services<\/a> for wheelchair basketball Adaptive Sports<\/a> clinic next friday june 28th from 5 30 to 6 30. This clinic is for youth and teens with physical disabilities, 6 to 17 years old with no experience required for participate pants. Everyone has an opportunity to get to this amazing game. Okay, we know why most of the people are here today so let me present to you bark score, the dad joke edition. You likely heard about the rec and parks top ten spots in park score rankings. Today i am happy to announce that we took a bite out of the competition in other area, it was a dogfight, but make no bones about it, San Francisco<\/a> scored a top five finish in the ranking due in large part of the off leash play as. Dog parks are the Fastest Growing<\/a> amenities. Dog parks are among the Fastest Growing<\/a> amenities with an overall 74 increase in 2009. We are proud of our efforts to provide Recreational Activities<\/a> for everyone, including our fourlegged friends, whether theyre there to enjoy the landscape because theyre a little husky. Were not going to pause at our effort, were sniffing out possible locations for offleash parks, including those at india bas basin and future park. All right, moving on. On a serious note, a quick note on the passing of a long time City Employee<\/a> whose sons name is one of our popular centers. His son was a recreation director killed in 1994 and we ended up naming the rec center after thhim. Services will be held this weekend and i would respectfully ask the president and Vice President<\/a> to adjourn in his honor. He was a wonderful man and was always extremely supportive of our youth and our recreation programs. Two acknowledgments, while it is true that our Golden State Warriors<\/a> suffered a yeah. A defeat, i dont know what else to call it, we do have a champion in our midst. Last weekend at the 30th annual may louise softball tournament, held in partnership with the San Francisco<\/a> youth fund, along with the Giants Community<\/a> fund and the Warriors Community<\/a> foundation battled for the prized may louise trophy. Im pleased to share that this trophy is coming home to mcclairen lodge for the first time in 30 years with our team winning the tournament for the first time in its history. We beat the City Attorneys Office<\/a> 91 before squeaking by with a 43 win over public works and they won their next two games before facing the Giants Community<\/a> where they managed to hold on to a 105 win. They were buoyed by ken armstrong, the best pitcher in this tournament, continually pounding the strike zone with an array of pitches. Connor casey and rocky displayed their softball talents and leadership skills as allstars on and off the field. We wanted to thank all the teams and agencies for supporting our foster youth and our Scholarship Program<\/a> and to the rec and parks staff that helped execute this tournament. We want to congratulate mr. President the city winning rec and park. [applause] highfive, highfive. Okay, lets grab a picture. Youre the picture man. You hold the trophy. [laughter] all right, give it up for recs and parks. [applause] and one final acknowledgment, if you visit our park any time this summer, youre likely to see some of our most important and budding employees working in a variety of roles, whether its as office help. Were going to have an estimated 430 youth workers working and learning in our parks. They range from age from 14 to 17 and they all live or go to school in our city. We have 196 work staff which were recruited and hired by us. They went through a Job Interview<\/a> process. We have 80 youth work workers, and enterprise for high school students, 40 mayor Youth Employment<\/a> workers, 24 green agers, and 10 students working at megacamp. They celebrate their 58th year this summer and many former youth workers have gone on to have very long and distinguished careers here at rec and park, including ben and our h. R. Analyst gordon, and our recreation coordinator and the head coach of bay view united, and our volunteer coordinator jennifer, and the amazing stacy white. Were all, all youth workers. So today, we are joined by five of our current workers, along with their coordinator. We have jada stewart from Eureka Valley<\/a> rec center. Andre diaz and andy lynn, if you guys would all come up. You each get a very brief time to appear at the big mic and say hi to the commissioners. [applause] hello, im jada, im 17 years old. Okay, so my experience working has been amazing. Every time i interact with each mentor, we become a family. They teach me and guide me in the real life, you know, real life world. They tell me Different Things<\/a> like you know, time management and then also things in school and advice for home and all that. Also, for future things like college and how to apply for other jobs when we continue on. Also, they guide me and just give me that home that you know, that i may not have in other places, so yeah. Pretty much. Thank you. [applause] hello, im andre, im 17 years old. I work at the playground and megacamp. Working with recreation and parks is a cool learning experience. I learned plenty of skills from social skills, time management, management, and leadership skills. I feel that its very essential and it will definitely be applied to my future career that i hope to become a social worker. In the future, i love working with the kids. At megacamp, we have over 100 kids that we take care of every single day. Its very motivating. I come to work and put a smile on the kids face and create these memories i didnt get to have when i was their age in these summer programs and throughout the school year. I feel my position is very inspiring that i get to work with these children every single day. Thank you very much. [applause] hi, my name is francesca. I go to south edmonton high school. Im 17. Working with park and rec is really great. I love working with the kids because in the future, i plan on working with juveniles so learning how to guide them really helps. Overall, its really great. Everyone has such a great bond and working with the kids and having those fun field trips and cooking experiences with them has really taught me how to really engage myself with other people and new people and really making sure that kids have a good time because when i was a kid, summer camps werent like this and its so much better now. Its great i get to help out the kids like this. Thank you. Thank you. [applause] hi, im oli, and im 17 years old. One thing that i really love about work recreation is that i was a camper at the tennis camp where my dad worked. The great thing is i was able to go from a camper to my fourth year as a 9910, and its taught me as a camper, i remember the day i was counting down until i was 14 so i could work. Its been great to work with kids and i see myself in some of the kids and its taught me incredible life skills, responsibility, time management, money management, and most importantly leadership skills in working with kids, and like everybody else, i hope to work with kids in my future. Thank you. [applause] good morning, my name is andy and i attend lincoln high school. Im 17 and this has taught me a lot of skills, for example, leadership, time management, and working with kids taught me a lot of stuff too. Kids, because when kids are happy, im happy. Yeah. First i started out as a camper and now im a 9910 and theyre like family and we help each other and we all guide each other. Yeah, thank you. [applause] mr. President , can you join me with the future leaders of this department . Thank you for your service. We had our first big event since receiving the amazing gift and having our party kick started. This is about the mural unveiling. [ ] [ ] thank you ryan and that concludes the general manager report. Thank you very much. Is there anyone that wants to make a Public Comment<\/a> under the general managers report . Okay, being none, Public Comment<\/a> is closed. Now were on item 4, which is general Public Comment<\/a> up to 15 minutes. This item will be continued to item 10 at this time, members of the public may address the commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the commission and that do not appear on the agenda. With respect to agenda items, you will have an opportunity to address the commission when the item is reach in the meeting. As a reminder, you will have 2 minutes each and i will go ahead and read off the names for general Public Comment<\/a>. I have maureen irma, catherine gainer, and richard to start with. If you would please come up. Any order. I just need you to come on up. You need to be over here. Power overhead please, okay. Go ahead and get started. Im back, hello, how citizen park to get this happening, but if you put us on the bond, youre going to get all of that in just from those citizens. I have 30 more citizens. Im the one that wrote you that letter about fresh water, some outdoor pool. Why not have a pie in the sky idea associated with our city . Were an amazing city. Let it reflect that. All these people coming to chase center and at t, please take a minute right by jackson park, you will be shocked how much it needs work. Youll be blow away it looks that bad. Please, im begging you, thank you. Thank you. Next speaker please. Good morning commissioners, im here to talk about jackson park. Im the father of a 4yearold who is an avid park users. Those fields havent been redone in ages, the clubhouse is in distinct need of seismic redo. Its not just us that needs the park. The 2,500 new residents that will be close to the park, coming into the future, they need that park. The folks in dog patch, they will have additional open spaces, but they dont have the capacity or space for recreational facilities. Theyre going to need that park. Its not only the residents that need the park. We have Office Buildings<\/a> coming in, a lot of mixed use coming in, the workers, a lot of them bring their dogs, they need that park as well. So, what are we going to do to fix that . Well, the community has been engaged with rec park to devise a plan for community needs. We need unprogrammed open space, we need Additional Community<\/a> programming facilities, so we done that work. Now we need to figure out how we move forward. Frankly the way we can do it is to be a name project on the parks bond. The rational is that we need this in a single phase. The current users are already there and the future users will be there before we know it. If we stretch this out, they will have no park. Thats not going to work for us. Thank you very much. Thank you. Next speaker please. Good morning, my name is catherine. I lived in dog patch for 20 years. Im here today to request the park be identified as a priority project on the next bond. Like the two people that stuck before me enough money is allocated to protect the park. Our neighborhood has exploded and dense housing and commercial development. It start in the 90s with a loft craze and then continued into the rezoning in 2008 with eastern neighborhoods and the pipeline is loaded for more according to this map issued two days ago for the density, the dens pipeline building in the city of San Francisco<\/a>. The promised open spaces included is essential for communities and the open space plan has not materialized. Over 2,500 new residents coming in and 30,000 households within one mile of jackson park in the next 15 years","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"archive.org","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","width":"800","height":"600","url":"\/\/ia803007.us.archive.org\/21\/items\/SFGTV_20190704_090000_Government_Access_Programming\/SFGTV_20190704_090000_Government_Access_Programming.thumbs\/SFGTV_20190704_090000_Government_Access_Programming_000001.jpg"}},"autauthor":{"@type":"Organization"},"author":{"sameAs":"archive.org","name":"archive.org"}}],"coverageEndTime":"20240716T12:35:10+00:00"}