very small park. there was a landslide that occurred about a year and a half ago, and it is because of constant concern, because we need to put a cable and ronda system in place, because there will be over time further rock slides, and we would like to have a containment system so we have an effort in place. a through d is an optional process for us. every year we bring each of them down for two years, where we accomplished some of the routines on the swimming pool.

sadly, we do not know what we have until we get in there. we know we can assess the condition. the remaining system, circulation pump, and everything else, and this is what happened there reagan -- what happened there. we found out it could no longer be used, and that led to a whole host of concerns. buthese are our two oldest schools. one is in worse condition, so we decided to put a place holder so when it goes down this fall, we can do significant work is called for, and we will have

funding available to do so out of the deferred maintenance account, so these were notional projects we would anticipate, perhaps on a worst-case basis. if not, we can address whatever the scope would be, so we are recommending that. jackson playground is the outside field lighting. buthe outside lighting system hs been failing. garfield school -- we do need to replace the remaining three of the other -- remaining roof o dr.gutter. jake roof gut -- roof gutter. clubhouse is much beloved and

very dangerous. it is grossly deteriorating, and it needs replacement, and that is a big public safety concern for us. bob dole of pool did make the list as well. -- balboa pool did make the laws as well. if i can keep the roots integrity, i can usually hold on to the other systems. goothose of you that have done e renovations probably know this. public utilities commission has been very helpful. they have done an updated energy

system, and they were doing some light things work, and they found your air handling system is failing, and of course, the staff knows that as well, because they have had difficulties as well, and it did not come up in comment. union square is interesting in that it was recently renovated, but we had a great deal of problems with the lighting system. there are a lot of stairs, and the lights have failed because of a faulty design when they did renovation they did a puddle of

water we need to get it working. it continues to fail. but as the worst of the processes we would need to undertake. taking that together and adding a 5% contract feet and then having a 15% to% contingency, that ran the sheets at $2.2 million. at the bottom of the spreadsheet, some of them come in under budget, or we do have

funds that would be available. the first, second, and third runner ups are listed, and we will look fm within the scope of that. >> thank you. >> is there any public comment? the none, public comment is closed. vice president harrison: this is a good use of this money. it is no good in the bank. when these projects are done, are you preparing a list for the next influx? >> talking to your microphone. >> do we have an influx to be done? >> we do.

using the database in this manner, we know what would be next. he would then like to compare those to our preferred maintenance over the year and make the same trade-off decisions at that time. >> and the work before them -- a lot of it is structural. >> i remember when i started that amount, it had to go out to bid. >> it has been a $120,000 category. >> i know historically we have had some issues with irrigation

problems, and i could list a slew of them. have we addressed most of those issues? then i want to ask you, did we address the issue of the park or a neighbor who has major problems in the back of their yard? >> i thank you for mentioning that. there is one thing i failed to mention. all properties undergoing bond renovation or some other wholesale upgrade were taking considerations. they are going to be addressed by that, so irrigation is going

to be addressed totally within the bond renovation. we will be receiving a little over $2 million to address our most pressing irrigation system needs, and we are looking at where we will be spending that money. between the upcoming bond projects, we will be able to address irrigation with that. this last year we took care of the entire sale wall, and i have been out there the last couple

months, and it has all been addressed. >> thank you. >> thank you. any other questions? there was no public comment, as i recall. is there a motion? all those in favor? >> aye. >> opposed, nine. >> item 17 is the proposed recreation complex. >> i need to ask to be recused because my partner works for a the company. >> we need a motion to recuse commissioner sullivan. against all those in favor? >> aye. opposed, hearing none.

>> i am a project manager. the project is a plan for the recreation center. it is located in east san francisco. it sits on two entire blocks. the plan i am showing shows the recreation center, and it shows a couple courts. it has a play area along with a separate area with a large area to the northwest.

to the east we have a couple of ball fields. the photo on the overhead is the existing recreation center. the building has steps, so it is not wheelchair accessible. once you get inside, it is located on two levels. those levels are not wheelchair accessible. it needs seismic upgrade. the system and the center is deteriorated beyond useful life.

here we have a photo of the basketball court similar to the recreation center. many of the centers are beyond useful life. we see a photo here of the playground, which no longer meets the guidelines, and here we see a photo that is heavily used and the landscaping. the park and recreation center receive $41.1 million. the department held a meeting from january to may. as a result, a plan was generated.

in addition to fulfilling the basic requirements, it will upgrade the existing system, to make upgrades and also to make it compliant with the americans with disabilities act. we have been able to include more projects in this. in looking at the overall park site, we are making it more level. within the red box, i have a drawing here. one of the significant increases will be the entry into the recreation center more

accessible. rather than lead you to a 3000- square-foot recreation center to provide more at the recreation center. you will also notice that compared to the original layout, the basketball court and the playground are lost. this allows us to locate the play area next to the recreation center, where the monitoring of activity can be better done with the current configuration. here is the perspective. you have an aerial view of of

the center. first of all, this will be on the top of it. it is over 5000 square feet and will have to be energy efficient. it will be focused on water use, and we are focused on creating water retain men. the staff recommendation is to approve this, and that concludes

my presentation. >> is there any public comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> i have one question. on the soccer field, is that natural turf for artificial turf? >> it would be natural turf. and at one time there was a study done to look at synthetic turf, and the cost was very prohibitive for this project. >> any other comments? >> how much did you say was available for the construction? >> the total project is $21.2 million, but construction is $13.2 million. also, i forgot to mention i do also have a letter of support from the leader of the local chapter, so i have copies of a

letter here. >> so there is no public comment. i entertain a motion. moved and seconded. all those in favor? >> aye. >> opposed, none. >> we are now on item 18, which is the crown heights trail restoration. >> we are getting there. >> good evening, commissioners. my name is meghan. i am a park manager. the item before you this evening is the crown heights trail restoration project plan for discussion and possible action to approve. this is funded by the 2008

neighborhood parks fund. a community meeting was held chu lai 6, and they received support from those present -- was held june 23, and they received support from those present. it ifeatures are rocky outcrop,a forested area, relatively few trees to the higher elevation. panorama of views of the city beyond. the project is $100,000, and the limited budget will be used to target areas. the corona-restoration project will provide financing for public safety and protects

sensitive habitat, restored native plants, and provide finance. -- signage. the blue line is a new trial, desired by neighbors, which will connect the neighborhood below to the playground. the second plan shows the character, a fence to match the existing one recently provided by a community group and the habitat plan. it is anticipated some of the work will be performed by contractors and other community volunteers. in fact, volunteers will be sponsoring a community trail

building even on the weekend of august 21 and august 22 to help build the trail. this will help gain more trail improvements at the side. if the plan is approved, staff is prepared to move forward with the contract and be complete by the end of this year. the staff recommends the approval of the plan for restoration. that concludes this presentation. i am available for questions. >> i have public comment. are either of them here? would anyone else like to make public comments on this item? please come forward.

>> i am president of the corona heights neighborhood association, a local homeowner and a local realtor. at corona heights hill, it is unique and in desperate need of some repair. it is for safety reasons. we have been concerned for some time. the trail restoration project is described as something the neighbors support we urge the commission to support it. i know this is an action item on your agenda. >> thanks for your patience and

sticking around to tell us that. >> my name is damian, and we are speaking as a longtime san francisc andan/-- san franciscan. hello i am not breaking rules in supporting the next measure as well. this is for support across our urban landscape. i heard this recently on in pr. some of you heard regarding the renaissance and getting to know the places they live. so on returning to the home town of oakland to living in paris

for several decades, she wrote, the trouble with oakland is that when you get there, there is not any there. she is referring to parks that were sacred to her. not that long afterwards across the bay, josephine randall proposed the city buy 16 acres of rock hill for recreation, and it was 13 years later that happened. it was officially renamed corona highet's, so the fulfil the

dream of buying a spot where people could spend all day in the country, and people were spending for almost 70 years. my last one is from barack obama. >> let's hear it. >> too many are becoming fragmented. children especially are spending less time outside running and playing and connected to the out doris. across america, communities are uniting to protect the places they love and developing new approaches.

i will wrap up with what this means. >> is there any other public comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> i lived between this project and the next one on our agenda, and i am happy we are able to spend money to improve the natural areas and help the native plants that are there. i am enthusiastically in favor. >> entertain a motion? all those in favor? >> aye. >> motion passes. >> item 19.

>> i am now presenting the plan for discussion and possible action. it is one of the side funded by the 2008 neighborhood parks fund. the budget is $300,000. a community meeting was held march 3 to discuss the improvement. 23 communique members were in support of the plan. the plan was also presented on july 6. it is a site located at 15th access 5 two staircases. it has a few trees and plants and the butterfly habitat. there are panoramic views of the

city and beyond. it will improved trail safety, provide trail edging, decommissioning un safe routes, protect sensitive habitat, replacing retaining walls, provide erosion control of the top of the hill, and further securing it and providing more sign it. reaching more signs. -- providing more signs. staff is prepared to begin construction and august and be complete by the end of this

year. staff recommends awarding the plan for the program. thank you. >> can we have public comments? >> i changed my greeting. good evening, commissioners. good evening. in 2007, i began an exhausting review of the county. the utter these immortal words theory dead -- these immortal words. i had no idea how much these words would in fact my life. -- would impact my life. i did see a