should our efforts to not continue to seek these reforms that would fall by the wayside. i look forward for us putting our effort in one capacity or another towards making sure the people of san francisco are getting what they expect. your support would be appreciated. >> thank you very much, madame chair. i want to thank supervisor mirkarimi for bringing this item forward. i am proud to be a co-sponsor of this amendment. as i indicated in my prior statements about the budget, i think passing a budget as part of the equation of effective governments of the city. it is not enough to pass a budget that makes sense. you have -- you have to look at whether or not structural reforms are needed. you have to assess each

individual charter amendment on its merits. i want to speak now as a member of the rules committee and a chairman of that committee and somebody that heard from all sides of this issue. i have to say that we had a lot of testimony. we had passionate testimony on both sides. i appreciate the fact that so many people came to talk about the charter amendment. the reason that people did come to rules is that our parks and recreational areas are something that are very important to the daily life of this city. i always say that you cannot talk about public safety without talking about parks and recreation. public safety takes more than just having police officers on the street. you have to give people, especially young people, things to do after school.

recreational opportunities play an important part in keeping in neighborhoods safe. i am in a position where i can say that even though a lot of good things are happening in this department, i do not believe that the current government structure is the right structure in terms of having the level of accountability and transparency that is needed. the fact is that until you have some division of power in terms of how appointments are made, some of the problems identified throughout the hearing will continue. it does not matter who the mayor for the individual members are. it is not about individual people or targeting individuals. this is about structural reform. even though we have a strong mayor system, that is a strong mayor system, but it is not a marquee. i think the proposal that has

been put forward is a pretty modest proposal. it is one that recognizes that there is something to be gained when the legislature also has the opportunity to make appointments to this body. it makes it more representative. oftentimes people that have no connection to this building, but nonetheless have a record of involvement and achievement around the area are people that should be on the commission. as an example, without choosing an individual or picking on an individual commissioner, we have at least one member of this body that has a majority of the members of the board of supervisors that voted against this individual. because of the current structure of this body, we do not have the ability to change that fact. we as a city need to make this a

priority. that is why i am supportive of this amendment. i think it is something that makes sense. so many people pointed out so many different issues that this charter amendment will go a long way in addressing and i am proud to support. >> thank you, madam president. i want to thank the supervisor mirkarimi for his leadership on this issue. i want to thank all of the activists and advocates that have move this forward. i support the spirit of the measure. i do want to say, as it has not been surprise to anyone, i have had such -- concerns about this measure. i believe that the parks and rec commission needs to have a more open and inclusive process. they have heard that message loudly and clearly. i anticipate that there will be changes in how the department

interacts with the public in a more open and inclusive way. i do not intend to support the charter amendment on its merits. i will be open to future reforms and changes. what we are all trying to achieve is to make sure that our families and our children have the most outstanding recreation and parks service says that we could possibly have. i look forward to working with you. >> let me just say that sometimes i enjoy a pissing in the wind. let me go ahead and do some of that. thank you, supervisor mirkarimi for bringing this forward. thank you to the advocates who have been organizing around this and mobilizing. a few of you are still here. what we have in front of us is a good piece of public policy.

i have watched as the parks and recreation has moved away from a vision that i had and a majority of us at the board of supervisors had. it has systematically and categorically, maybe not that a huge pace, but it has moved to privatize recreation and park resources.

for community members or my office or me individually to engage the commission through the department on this issue. i think community pressure works to a certain extent, but it only rarely works if there are those in power that have some interest in being responsive or in listening. i do not think we have that with the current setup with the appointments to the commission in terms of femme implementing their vision, which i do not feel goes with the community vision or for my district. i think it is just what the doctor ordered. i am proud to co-sponsor. i will apologize to the advocates for being victims of

your own success tonight. supervisor avalos: i will be voting in favor of this charter amendment, but i think it is important to a knowledge that our rec and parks department has not served well in our process. they have been hamstrung by the amount of money available, and the context are believed they are operating under where they make critical decisions about staffing, and i think trying to find revenue and a lot of places, that is very difficult i think it is important to acknowledge that.

i do feel we have of band-aids in place. services are still good services. my children are involved throughout the city, and i am really excited about the services that have been provided, and the experience and my kids are having many children are experiencing in untold numbers because of the cuts to or the lack of summer school. they have now replaced this summer school as a place of recreation. i think it is important to understand these things that are happening. for me it is about ensuring we are able to have an independent commission that has shared accountability, not just among

the mayor's office but across san francisco, including the board of supervisors. goowe have a commission form of government. we are not just legislators. people in our district expect us to have an accountability roll over the department. they also see us as the executive branch, although we are not part of the executive branch. it makes sense we have the ability to have appointments on these commissions. i feel it is important to support this charter amendment, and i will be doing so. >> any further comments? seeing none, roll-call on this item. >> on item 22 --

supervisor chu: no. president chiu: no. supervisor dufty: no. supervisor elsbernd: no supervisor maxwell: no. supervisor alioto-pier: no. there are five ayes and six nos. >> the item fails. we move to item 51. >> you have read it before, but would you read it again to refresh us? >> item 51 is the resolution determining and declaring retrofitting for earthquakes in an estimated amount of 46.2

million, and item 50 is an ordinance providing for submitting to the voters of general obligation bonds a deferred grant program. >> colleagues, item 51 requires a vote. any comments? seeing none? roll call. >> on item 51 -- [calling votes] there are a lesson ayes. >> the item passes.

item -- there are 11 ayes. item 50. without objection. >> would you like me to read item into? we have already called that. item 53. supervisor campos: thank you, madame chair. this is an item i introduced, and i want to thank all the co- sponsors. i just want to say a little bit about what happened during rules committee hearing on this item. i think it is interesting that many of the landlords and property a owners who have come out of -- out against this item go out of the way to say that the current structure works and

how there is really no need to make any changes, and to some extent, i think they are correct, and i think it works, because it is working for one side of city creation. -- one side of the equations. we have heard from numerous tenants and senate advocates who explain why the current structure -- and tenant advocates to explain why the current structure does not make sense. you have 2/3 of the citizenry that our attendance, and that is not reflected in the rent board. you also have a situation where one branch of government -- in this case the executive is the one that makes the appointment.

reform of this body is something that must happen. the measure is a very modest attempt to do that, because there are many examples where you have elected boards, which we were to do that in san francisco, we would most certainly have a different makeup of this body. the measure is to strike a balance between the concerns of tenants and landlords, and the measure was amended along the lines suggested by one of the representatives of people that were opposed to the measure. if anything is clear during the proceedings, it is that the folks who have been against this have been speaking out of both sides of their mouths. they have on one hand said they were against the original measure.

much has been said about discussing charterers and the concept of the budget. the motion i am about to make is a motion i am prepared to do today. this is simply about trying to figure out what our priorities for november are, and i do believe said reforming the board is something that has to be a top priority, but one thing that became clear during the discussions is that if we go forward with this measure for this november, it is going to create difficulties in terms of the larger objectives we have on the table, including what i believe and what many indicated

should be our top priority, which is to put revenue measures on the ballot and successfully pass. i believe that should be the focus of all of our energy. i am going to make the motion to table this item with the understanding that we as a board need to make a commitment to revisit this issue so we can have a board that actively reflects not only the values but the makeup of our city, so i will make a motion to table. >> the item has been moved to table and seconded. >> i would like to speak against the motion. a motion to table is non- debatable.

>> we will call the roll please. >> of the motion to table. [calling votes] supervisor daly: no. >> there are tens ayes, one no. >> the motion passes. item number 57. >> 5 item has already been called. -- the item has already been called. >> will you read that again? >> certainly. item 57, the charter amendment

second draft to authorize split appointment to the municipal transportation agency board of directors by the mayor and the board of supervisors. supervisor campos: thank you very much. this is an item i am proud to be co offering -- code-offering -- coauthoring with a number of my colleagues. we held extensive hearings of the rules committee and heard a lot of testimony from a number of people, but let me say this. if one thing is clear about the testimony, it is that there are many people who ride muni on a daily basis who are not happy with the service of the system

as it currently is three dead -- currently is. the fact is reform of our system is something that has to happen, and those who might be opposed to this item in my view of our people who have to be satisfied with the state of affairs, but if you believe it needs to be reformed, i would respectfully ask you support this item. our transportation system is in need of repair. our transit services instead of reforming to the maximum extent possible. we heard the presentation earlier this year.

they indicated even though it accounts for more than 40% of overtime in the last two years, not once could we verify they had a discussion as an agenda item on that specific issue. transit riders are outraged that key decisions are being overlooked and their concerns are not being addressed during good -- not being addressed. this is put it forward what we believe is comprehensive reform that recognizes that to address the issues that need to be addressed, it is not enough to focus on one aspect of what has happened. that is why this item is comprehensive. it includes a change of government by making the board of directors accountable so that instead of having one of 13

various split appointments that recognize the legislative body should also have a say on the board of directors. that should create more accountability. it creates office of inspector general, which provides transparent analogies of a number of items. we believe the kind of function we are asking for pursuant to the report that indicated basic budget questions are not being asked. questions that were not being asked by other agencies is not something they have. a third item included in the charter amendment would change the way salaries are determined to buy the mta -- mpa.

it is something that takes the matter out of the city charter and we did to collective bargaining, but one thing it does not do is it imposes its will in terms of how collective bargaining should take place. it also addresses the issue of work orders. it addresses the need for best practices to be followed. there should be written agreements that outlines that there should be a public process the express their views about whether or not the work order is something justified. it also generates funds for

better service to writers -- riders. it outlines more clearly what happens if the board of supervisors rejected. it follows the trend that is happening throughout the state by having majority rule. i want to thank my colleagues who have worked on this item. i also want to thank my staff and the staff of all the advocates and a number of community members and a number who have been engaged in this

process. it is something that can make or break families. there are many families that on a daily basis depend. their needs are not being met. reform is needed, and we need to make sure this item gets on the ballot. i would respectfully for your support during the -- for your support. supervisor daly: thank you, madame president. let me thank supervisor combos -- campos for his work on it. if your reliance on the bus or happen to be a progressive member of the board of supervisors, that is apple pie, and i think in this sense it was

created to deal with a couple of rounds of reforms in an attempt to create an independent agency. what we have succeeded in doing is transferring power in terms of decision making on budget, on service, on fares, etc., to the mayor, because of how the government works with the appointments, and i think with a high-profile removal after the mayor's reelection, it is clear that politics can be played in commissions, and when riders go

to there additional supervisors, it is frustrating to refer them to the mta where there is little to no responsiveness in terms of the commission, so i think this makes a lot of sense. the only question i have is which one of you are going to throw in your sword to kill it. i believe supervisor avalos and either the only ones who are not listed as co-sponsors, -- supervisor avalos and high are the only ones not listed as co- sponsors, -- and i are the only ones not listed as co-sponsors, and i support it. >> i am very grateful for the collaboration between our staff and the advocates who have been

working to reform. what i would like to do at this time is make a motion to duplicate the file, and there has been an issue with regards to the provision i included in this, and i understand supervisor campos may have some initial amendments to make before i duplicate the file, so why do i save the motion and refer back to the chair. supervisor campos: i do have some technical amendments i would like to make, and i think it would be important to make this prior to the motion. i have copies for the rest of my colleagues, so i would make a motion to make the technical amendments that were outlined in the revised copy you half, -- you have, and i want to take the

time to thank julie, let's put a lot of time in this amendment. colleagues, i would make a motion to make the amendments outlined in the document. >> i would like to second it. >> all right, moved and seconded. any comments or questions on the amendments? >> what are they? >> supervisor campos. >> if you can turn to your copy, let me give you a brief summary. on pages 20 through 21,