think one of the people who testified, we will find this -- much more common sense prevailed. if this is who we're talking about, the people going very fast to our very capable. i have almost been killed by them, because i have to be used to the idea of getting out of the car. this is the reality of what is happening in san francisco. we are starting the process at the first of the year. i would entertain a motion to approve of this. >> and this could be after january 1. >> this has been moved and seconded, and we will start

after the first of the year. all of those in favor? this is unanimous. >> give me an hour. >> there is a baby that we have to get back to. >> we are asking the general manager to make some compromise on the presentations today. >> this can go very quickly. >> and when it -- witness is review coming up? >> we are now on item number

nine, the parks and recreation department. >> item number nine? >> there is somebody setting up. >> as partly? >> these are some hard-working volunteers. ♪

>> the volunteers come out on saturday and they do three hours of work. they come out, and they plant new plants, and sometimes they do the task of picking up trash. this is one of the most important jobs that we have. they help to support the staff, and this is a team effort. we did over 130,000 hours of service last year. we did 100,000 hours of service, going along side the guardian staff.

the volunteers' work to make things work more smoothly. >> the service day -- we are cutting out -- >> we are trying to uproot this. >> the beautiful city of san francisco may have the best volunteers in the country. volunteering creates an awareness, with open space. building a community of park avenue. with the volunteers on our side, we continue with the high- quality community services, giving back to their community in the spirit that makes sense francisco one-of-a-kind.

>> why is giving your time so important? >> this is to give back to the community and the neighborhood. >> for this to come to fruition, this is like the old days. >> and how you feel about volunteering? >> this is a lot of fun. >> making this a better place. >> giving back to the community is a lot of fun, and i like this. >> what you like -- did you enjoy yourself today? >> what do you like about volunteering?

>> this is a lot of fun. >> by doing that, it becomes a habit for them. >> it is all of our jobs to take care of this city, with the budget cuts, and the community plays a major role in keeping the city beautiful. >> our volunteer opportunity affects every part of the city, don't forget to look at the -- at -- sfpark.org. ♪

>> this is very nice. we briefly wanted to show you the promotional video that was created, through different methods to get people more interested in volunteering. we want to take you through the volunteer program. as you know, if so the director of the public affairs division, with three unique areas. government affairs and community affairs, and up -- this is -- the volunteers are a big part of this commission. one of the most positive and fun ways we interact with this department, we will show you some highlights from the division. i don't want to steal the thunder but we did over 141,000

hours of volunteer service. this is a value of over $3.50 million. we're very proud of that. this is a lot of work to manage this. we have this throughout the system. we can take you to the program but i want to introduce to you the staff that we have. i think the joseph gray is still here. he is a coordinator in the natural areas division, and this is what you have heard about, with -- this is supplemented with a volunteer hours. maryann is here. she keeps the trains running on time.

ramona had to leave and she does a lot of the community affairs. we are doing face painting and those things, to coordinate all of that. we will discuss more about the youth stewardship program, where the school kids in san francisco, for learning in the parks. we're fortunate to have volunteers every year who run this program. there was david chang, and david brought the program for the first time into the classrooms were spanish was the primary language spoken. we are in many ways indebted to the volunteers, in terms, especially david for that.

last but not least -- >> you were suggesting -- we have a couple of commissioners to have to leave but we want to hear what you have to say. kimberly is a new director of the division. we are quite lucky to have her here. >> i will try to make this very quick. i just want to say that this is my great pleasure for the hour increase, and we have been working very hard with the partnership to create the relationship building to get there. we put the price tag on the volunteers but the volunteers are priceless. they speak on behalf of the department. just a couple of highlights.

with over 131,000 hours. in terms of the successful program, we are making certain of the expectations, having all the learning tasks are meaningful. this is a meaningful and a valuable experience, looking into how you support the staff. gloria gonzales worked closely with all of the volunteers. this is important for the operation in our division. we started this program in 1993, starting in small steps. and you can see six short years ago how we were able to do this between 2000 and 2005. this is amazing to the department. we spoke a little bit about the

in kind donation and the volunteer *, and both parks and recreation, there are a lot of possibilities and room to grow. very briefly, we have the entrepreneur iss, with the nine days of service and the local change volunteers, the advocates and the volunteers in the neighborhood group. they are changing things -- and we also have a concrete knowledge in search of the programs as well. and we have the volunteers who love to come up and have a good time. this is with 150 volunteers and they gave back so late.

on any given -- any given saturday, we have over 22 volunteers across the city, with playgrounds and mulching and all of this under the direction of the park staff. on any given day, we have the recreation opportunities, and alive dancing class, and the senior centers where volunteers are meeting. and they're definitely helping the community. and there is the free environmental program to teach students -- they come out with the traditional and non- traditional environments, where they have a chance to learn what it is to give back, to engage in activities where they are actively learning about vocabulary's and science, and

really, how they can come back to contribute. we were able to double this number. we were able to work with over 1000 san francisco unified students, in cases where they could not get out to the parks. and we can thank the internship and the parks for this as well. in terms of the volunteer recognition, we have gone away from things but i was hoping we could go back with the quarterly recognition. we're also looking for a spring 2012 event, with the port authority. and every single volunteer program, we have a candiey bowlo

share resources. and we have strong ties -- working closely with the port authority, also, between the claim team and the department of public works. starting to develop these partnerships with how we share resources. and how we get the work done. i wanted to say, thank you for your volunteers. and if i did not introduce myself -- >> i want to make a comment, from my capacity working with the national parks service. there is an enormous amount of work involved and if there is any doubt, send back to the volunteers how much we appreciate how they make a big difference. thank you. >> does this take us to the

general manager's report for public comment? >> i have a comment on this. there has been a lot of public comment. the dedicated staff did a short trip and although this was a quick presentation, the volunteer team performs a little miracle every day. the amount of a volunteer time, based on the national parks, this is the pure economic value of $3.70 million, with a multiplier and support. the team does an amazing job and may often have to work during the weekends. this is a great opportunity and

they tend more dense than i do, quite a few. the youth stewardship program as a model for the country. teaching them environmental education. i am very proud of them. i want them to hear that from the director. >> is there public comment? >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is victoria bell. i am the storage of manager, and our stewardship manager for golden gate park, i am here because ginsberg said to give the volunteers -- i have worked

with the park system and she has been such a joy to work with. the organizational structure and how she views the future. this has been in opening and helpful as an organization, with how we will bring stewardship to the next level. the park's alliance is embarking -- we are looking for to deepening our relationship and working with kimberly in the future. i wanted to say thank you and give them a credit that they deserve. this is the initiative that they have. >> if anyone else would like to make public comment on this item. the public comment is closed. we are now on the general managers' report. >> this has been a long day and you want to get out of here quickly. we have one of our very talented

staffers, while she is up here, i want to introduce you to a weekend full of events, where we have the latest parks, we're very excited about this. this is 11:00 a.m., please join us. we partnership -- we partner with the trust for public land, and we have the new state park and the renovated task force. we have oktoberfest, this saturday. we have this one -- the swim team, this weekend. this is in the very competitive swim meet, and this comes from

the bay view. i hope to see all of you out there. last but not least, our human resources director. >> good afternoon. i am the resources director from the parks department and i will try to make this brief. i will not go over the criteria, but joe has been with this organization since april 10, 1964. he started as the assistant gardener, and has worked over 47 years now, the assistant supervisor and now -- in his first appraisal in 1996, he shows enthusiasm in his work.

with excellent knowledge of the applications of standard procedures, with high-quality. this shows the excellent evaluations from today. he was recognized by mayor feinstein for his work. with various groups such as urban forestry, and organizing volunteers with the original design and tension. he also led the coordination of the up vegetation of the site, and as the manager of the last seven years, the park manager

calls in a highly effective assistance. he is dedicated to the park and this gives them the right to serve san francisco. he inspires steady performance from a diverse group of employers, and section 5 as a lasting feature. the team is stronger and more mature and more confident today. show represents a half century -- and we believe that he should be featured in an article. the shepards with sheep, the hunters who worked for pest managment, and they had to chase the buffalo over the park. on behalf of parks and recreation, congratulations.

[applause] >> we have a certificate for you and i also have something for you. from here on out, we will have anniversary pens for those who 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and this tops out at 30, joe. they would not let us make one that said 47 years. on behalf of the department, this is our first 30th anniversary pen. congratulations. >> somebody take a picture. >> give him 130, 110, 105 -- >> congratulation.

>> do not worry. >> we have the game at 8:45 on saturday morning. >> at the risk of irritating my bosses, that includes the general managers' report. >> is there anyone who would like to make public comments on the general managers' report? seeing none, this item is closed. we are on item 10, general public comment continued. and is there anyone who would like to make general public comment? seeing none, this item is closed. we have item 11, commissioners matters.

>> we have soccer games, and i know that the direct -- we direct spectators to the stands. in the past, the parents to watch the soccer games. i know -- i would like for this world to be reconsidered. the parents cannot see the games from the stands. and i would like to look at this rule. and i know that this -- given that we have had several concerts, i think that if we strictly notify the parents that if they want to spectate, they can watch the game but they

can bring food or barbeque, which are the activities that the staff is concerned with. i think this would be a great benefit to the parents to allow for them to spectate and watch their children play on the polo field. along the sidelines as is customary, other than having them set in the bleachers. >> i want to reiterate, my daughter played last weekend. that field is so huge and it is hard to see and it becomes a little bit difficult when we say that we don't want her damage to me don't have concerts' there. as my colleague points out, if we can force some element, we would be happy to enforce this.

>> the general manager -- >> their kids are taller than my kids. >> is there any public comment? public comment is closed. new business? is there any public comment? there is no public comment. public comment is closed. item 13 is communication. and there is no public comment. item 14 is adjournment. >> and i move that we adjourn.