>> good morning, everybody. welcome to our america's cup center here at pier 80. i wanted to make some further announcements in light of the discussion that has been happening in our city on our america's cup event happening, starting this year, and will definitely have been in 2013 as well. i am here with stephen berkley, the head of the event authority. thank you to you and to jim and mike and our team for working intensely for months on the last few weeks, putting together the development agreement that is part of the investments on the

america's cup, which oracle and others have been working on. the last couple of weeks, i have been a key participant with members of the board of supervisors but also engaged between our staff and the abet a party and corp. team staff, to try to get to all of the complex agreements that have to do with the investments. i will say, in light of those discussions, some of which have been written about extensively from all of you, i started to get the feeling that people were for getting help on this race is going to be for our city and started talking about not only the complexities of planning, permits, investments, returns on investments, i even

have people start mentioning lawsuits that have started to creep up. i wanted to get back to the focus. the focus has always been that we would work with our event authority, with the oracle racing team, to present one of the best, most interesting, and dynamic international races this country has seen, and to get back that excitement and not get so bogged down in all of these conversations that we have been having, particularly in the last couple of weeks. we have been working intensely to make sure the event and the purpose of the event continues to go forward. we are announcing today, in light of the complexity that presented themselves, drawn-out discussions over that, we have

worked out some agreements, some changes that will make it less complex and therefore get back to the origins of it. the race is still confirmed here, but we also want to let you know, we have agreed, piers 30 and 32 will no longer be in the immediate discussions for development. we will consolidate all of the teams here at pier 80 for this event beginning this year and through next year. i think that will help with the conversation. certainly with the level of investments that have been anticipated to repair 30 and 32. we will not be needing those, and we figured that out over good conversation that we had this weekend. that will bring us back to the origins. i want to emphasize, in this decision not to have 30/30 to be

a part of this at this time -- and i emphasize, at this time -- consolidation will take place with all the teams but we will still have -- and i am promised, tomorrow, some of the walls around the shed will be coming down as part of the investment in building the james herman cruise ship terminal at pier 27. that will continue forthright in that timeframe. i want to get back to the time bring the new want to have for this year and next here on the races that will happen. we are committed to those time frames. we did not want any further disruptions from that. we will be working with our report, members of the board of supervisors who have been notified about this recent change, and give ourselves some

adequate time to adjust to those changes and focus on the things that have to be done to get this race ready. mr. ellison and i were in conversations about an hour ago. he is as enthusiastic about getting the race started. he expects to win, i expect him to win the race. we will look at other parts of our report to see how we can do future investment and entice private investors to come in and make sure we can repair some very valuable parts of our pier. i want to again say thank you to the members of our event authority. i know lucy is here. carey is here helping us raise private dollars. again, thank you to steven barkley and you're wonderful team for working with us. this wonderful event, with the books that we are starting

with, we will start and continue on that time frame and as you have seen here, even though i cannot let you into the secretive rooms that our housing the larger boats, their technology, we will continue on those posts. we will continue to announce that. the time frame that we meet. that is the immediate news. i want to reconfirm, we expect to have these races continue. we expect to draw an hour large people around the bay area to see this race. it continues to be a race that will blend of technology of how you view the race, how the votes are outfitted with information and technology coming from the race itself and welcoming in the

new generation that will be able to see this for the first time from the shore, waterfront, in new ways that have yet to be announced. not getting ahead of ourselves. it will also involve a new generation of people that will appreciate the fast sailing sport, the youth that we think will be excited about this race and future races to come. this is where we wanted to be. this is where we want to confirm the excitement that this gives to our city, a city that is not only dependent but thrives on tourism and events of international stature, as the america's cup is all about. i look forward to getting on one of those ac-45's. i think you have convinced me. i need to feel the speed on that. that will happen shortly. i will make sure i have my insurance in place before i do

that. otherwise, i wanted to give mr. barkley a chance to comment on the change and to reconfirm the things we are doing to make race successful. [applause] >> thank you, mayor lee. the thing that i would like to get across from the amendatory point of view it is, the timeframe we are working to was always aggressive. we had a year-long construction project on pier 30/32. we compressed that into nine months. when we looked at where we were at, where the city was at, ourselves, we collectively came to a decision that maybe this was the best way. for those that no the intricate details in the planning for the america's cup, you know that pier i-80 was always the contingency plan for teams to base themselves here in 2013, just as they will do so here in

2012. with this behind us, we can focus on having a fantastic sailing event in the san francisco bay, first time it has been done before, and we are really looking forward to it. [applause] [applause] >> we are going to take a few questions and then break. the mayor will be available in smaller groups. a couple of questions? >> are you scaling down your expectations on economic benefits? >> no, i expect the race will continue to draw what we were expecting. 5000 people on a daily basis coming in. the races are still planned the way they are. we expect the bay area to receive a billion dollars worth

of economic impact from the races. we are building on that. still, the complexity of the transportation plan, the housing of people here, even to this weekend -- i was working on the taxi hackathon, making sure that they are servicing all the different visitors we expect for the event. we are fully expecting the economics to be as great at it had been. >> could you follow up on those potential construction jobs at pier 30/32 that will be lost? >> i do not have all the details there. obviously, the immediate development of 30/32, there will not be those jobs there because we will not be developing. does that mean it is forever lost? i do not think so. those piers are very attractive

to future development. we will have the discussions in the future. they are planning for this. it is not forever removed, but for this race, at this time, i believe it helps with going forward with consolidating everybody here and making sure the race is the primary focus and timeframe that we want to have to have a successful race. >> [inaudible] >> and the scope of the project at 30/32 was to repair -- refurbish those piers. i think the estimate was $30 million. what we have done here, a couple million dollars already spent here. there are 80 people working

here. at last count, 24 local hire people from this neighborhood that are here with one team. i personally see this being replicated along the pier. we will also need to look at -- i do not think this will fit for all the teams -- but we may need to look at putting some teams on the end of pier 27, 29. that was always the plan. from the authority point of view, we see little changed other than moving the teams from 30/32 down to here. the biggest chain would be if someone wanted to walk from the village to pit row, they will now need to get on muni or something. >> [inaudible] international part us alart fesg

on at the same time as the america's cup. have you made any inroads with that? >> i do not think we have ever rejected any idea. i think we have been quite excited about the integration of art throughout all of our events. i do not see a stalling any discussions around it. if they feel that way, i will get in touch with them, but i do not see it as a barrier to the race. >> [inaudible] >> when everybody asks me for funding, i take more time to respond because i do not have a whole lot in my pocket. >> we are going to break and we will be available for questions.

>> he has a way about him that brings people in and seeks to involve the people of san francisco. that is what we need. the polarization and san francisco does not benefit the people we are about to help. they need compassion, support, and they need us to work together to build a system o and employment and drug treatment and family building and all of those services that will enable us not to pay so much money on the back end. what you are doing is spectacular. i am humbled to be with you. i am excited the mayor has me this opportunity to work with great people to do this work. believe me, the best is yet to

comment. thank you so much. [applause] >> this is only his third day on the job. thank you for coming out. it is exciting to live in a cityç really believe in changig chrysostom of care with homelessness. -- changing the system of care with homelessness. we admire and respect and are so excited to have them here. it makes our day when we start the day with them. thank you, mayor lee. [applause] >> good morning, everyone. she wanted to introduce people who are above her.

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you'll love this city as much as i do. çpeople of all levels, whether you are working for a great institution or you are working with a different company or you were just a volunteer and someone who cares about somebody else, you do what you can. when we can organize and city government to provide that to opportunity, and whether it is a haircut, how can we provide training, how can we get you some eyeglasses, how can we set you up on e-mail -- q different parts of life we live normally may not be available to everybody, but you are here to make that available. when i think about the otani

bennett is singing to, i think about you. -- when i think about who tony bennett is singing to, i think about you. it is a city of people to know how to do things for other people. that is what makes me so proud to be the mayor of this city. i am willing to sacrifice everything there is to do what is good for the city. i do not care about the politics so much as i care that we can bring more people together under this big tent we call the city of san francisco. triple the effort to help so many other people change their lives, and if we can have a moment and their lives to suggest there is a way out, venues in which we care for them, it isç represented in the way you do things today. çthe way you talk to people. the way you communicate.ç i love these efforts come at

these efforts for we can demonstrate all the humanity we have. people watch us and they think about san francisco and they think that is the place -- you can get lonely in manhattan. when you come to san francisco, it is not law only. bottom of my heart. thank you for coming out and sharing with us your skill sets as we go and do what we're supposed to do to solve the chronic and long-term needs. we enjoy these moments where so many of you as sure your resources, your time, your character and personality. congratulations, thank you to çthe 43rd homeless can act. thank you for being here. -- connect.

thank you for being here. >> we have never given the mayor a t-shirt. i think to date is the day. [applause] they are one of us, right? [applause] i want to close today by thanking -- you see if the people up here, but there are hundreds of people getting things set up. have a wonderful day. we also have a very new committee that will be here today. çthey will be walking around to make sure that you, the volunteers, had everything indeed. if you need something&j, let us know. ok? have a wonderful day. [applause]

>> welcome to culture wire. we will look at the latest and greatest public art project. recently, the airport unveiled the new state of the art terminal. let's take a look. the new terminal service and american airlines and virgin america was designed by a world- renowned architecture's firm. originally built in 1954, the building underwent massive renovation to become the first

registered terminal and one of the must modern and sustainable terminals and the united states. the public art program continues its 30-year legacy of integrating art into the airport environment with the addition of five new commissions that are as bold and dynamic as the new building. >> this project was completed in record time, and we were able to integrate the artist's early enough in the process that they could work with the architect said that the work that is completed is the work that really helps complement and instill the space as opposed to being tucked away in a corner. >> be experience begins with the glass facades that was designed with over 120 laminated glass panels. it captures the experience of being under or over clouds when

flying in a plane. depending on the distance or point of view, it can appear clear for more abstract and atmospheric. the subtle colors change gradually depending on the light and the time of day. >> i wanted to create an art work that looks over time as well as working on in the first glance. the first time you come here, you may not see a. but you may be able to see one side over the other. it features a couple of suspended sculptures. each was created out of a series of flat plains run parallel to each other and constructed of steel tubing. >> it is made up of these strata. as the light starts to shift, there is a real sense that there is a dynamism.

>> it gives the illusion that this cultures might be fragments of a larger, mysterious mass. >> the environmental artwork livens it with color, light, and the movement. three large woven soldiers are suspended. these are activated by custom air flow program. >> i channeled air flow into each of these forms that makes it move ever so slightly. and it is beating like a heart. if-0 when as of the forces of nature moving around us every second. >> shadow patterns reflect the shapes of the hanging sculptures.

the new terminal also features a children's play areas. both of the market the exploratory n.y. -- exploratorium. the offer travelers of all ages a playful oasis. using high quality plywood, they created henches shaped like a bird wings that double as musical instruments. serving as a backdrop is a mural featuring images of local birds and san francisco's famous skyline. >> in the line between that is so natural, you can see birds and be in complete wilderness. i really like that about this.

you could maybe get a little snapshot of what they are expecting. >> it is an interactive, keck sculpture that is interacted with by the visitor. >> they are a lot about and they fall down the belt. it moves the belt up, and if you turn that faster, the butterflies fall in the move of words. >> the art reflect the commission's commitment to acquiring the best work from the bay area and beyond. in addition to the five new commissions, 20 artworks that were already in the airport collection were reinstalled. some of which were historically cited in the terminal. it includes major sculptures by the international artists. as a collection, these art works

tell the story of the vibrant arts scene in the early 1960's through the mid-1980s's. the illustrate san francisco's cultural center and a place of innovation that is recognized and the love throughout the world. one of the highlights is a series of three left tapestries. they are on view after being in storage for 20 years. these tapestries representing various gardens. from his years of living in san francisco. hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and whilst dahlias in rich, deep shades as they make their way to the baggage area. they can access behind-the- scenes information and interviews with the artist through an audio to work.

it features archival audio as well as interviews with living artists. he can be accessed on site by dialing the telephone numbers located near the artwork or by visiting the commission's web site. the public art speaks volumes of san francisco as a world-class city with world-class art and culture. for more information, visit