the floors in china was cleard and never replanted. if you look up at the seceiling you would believe that's hand kof carved out of wood and it is a cast plaster sealing and the only spanish design in an arts building. there are no records about how many people worked on this building. the workman who worked on this building did not all speak the same language. and what happened was the person working next to the other person respected a skill a skill that was so wonderful that we have this masterpiece to show the world today.

>> roll call, please. >> president crowly. >> present. >> vice president vietor. >> here. >> commissioner kaen. we have a core yum. mr. president, the next item is item three. public comment. pems of the public may address commission on the matters within the commission's jurisdiction but not on today's agenda. i believe we have one speaker card. >> the floor is yours, sir.

>> good morning, commissioners. >> i am am here to address the d.h.s. to the community. we need this on the back side. wí p on tuesday one of the supervisors -- even though it has been explained to you in various ways, your commissioners with intent favored project labor agreements where the unions could be at the table. i have always been with the

union, and i believe in people getting fair wages. but the work force link to city bill, and michael is no longer there, the whole place has been -- the whole -- mayor's office of economic development and work force is totally under a different charge. but we do not want to pity union 4:g and that's not fair. you commissioners can be compassionate, fair by ++ can b

reached, but if anybody is involved with the agreements with the unions, especially focus project agreements. they are very tedious. take a long time. but that type of attention hasn't been given to work force. generally speaking in very simplistic -- a very simplistic way we have city bills that's producing some skilled workers within six weeks orñi 12 weeks. very general in nature. and then on the other side we have five, six, seven 8,000 skilled workers who haven't worked for two, three years. the manager and i'm referring to ed harrington, mr. crowley, with your experience, other commissioners who have been involved over the years the time has come now that the mayor is

going to move somewhere for you to take charge and do the right thing and serve the constituents. thank you very much. president crowley: thank you, mr. decosta. next item. hang on a second. [inaudible] anything other further comments? hearing and seeing none. next item. >> following matters on the consent calendar. all matters considered -- pardon me. i'm sorry. pardon me. number four, discussion and possible action to suspend rule 6 of the rules of order of the san francisco public utilities commission to allow for the

election of officers at a duly noticed meeting other than the first regular meeting after the first day of august. commissioners, this would simply allow the commissioners to, add their -- simple majority vote by motion, to sprules and -- suspend the rules and designate any particular meeting date as appropriate time to elect officers other than those set in the rules of order. president crowley: ok. commissioner caen: we wouldn't need to pick a date right now. we could continue -- could this item be continued? >> month to month. or to a particular meeting if you wish to. commissioner caen: or meeting to meeting, right? >> that is true. you could continue it to the same, for example, the first regular meeting in november. it would be preferable under the rules to schedule elections at regular meetings if possible. commissioner caen: i would move to continue this item to the call of the chair. to the next meeting.

vice president vietor: i think we should move it to the next meeting. president crowley: any -- commissioner caen: do we need a motion? president crowley: it's the next item. that's correct. all right. the motion has been moved. it's been seconded. all those in favor of suspending rule 6 and move it to the next meeting? before we do that, counsel advises me to open this up to public comment. >> no one submitted speaker cards on this item. president crowley: seeing and hearing none, thank you, counsel, all those in favor of the motion please signify by saying aye. opposed? the aye vs. it. so ordered. next item. >> now, mr. president, i believe we are at the consent calendar. all matters consistent -- within our consent calendar are considered routine by the san francisco public utilities commission and will be acted upon by a single vote of the commission. a, approved plans and specifications and award water

enterprise program funded contract wd-24308 inch ductile iron main installation to the lowest responsible bidder. b, approve plans and specification that is award water enterprise, water programmed contract wd-2619, ductile iron main installation to the lowest qualified responsible and responsive bidder. c, approve plans and specifications and award wastewater enterprise renewal and replacement program funded contract ww-481, to the lowest qualified responsible and responsive bidder. and item d, authorize the san francisco public utilities commission general manager to amend and extendf;é cs-975 liquidity facility with jp morgan chase bank n.a., u.s. national bank association. president crowley: ok, thank

commissioner caen: mr. president, i would like mr. eastrom to comment on 5-d. iñ before we do that could i ask for a motion on items 5. -a through c, and we'll pull out d? commissioner caen: i wasn't pulling it out. president crowley: it's good information. ok. ó >> we have been working very hard at the s.s.u. c in particular to renegotiate the liquidities facility. a year ago when we needed this, prices in the marketplace were much higher. so we have been able to f/çñi results in savings over the current contract of $1.6ñ will be savings to the rate payors ultimately. thank you for consideration and for approving it.

commissioner caen: i would like to move. the consent agenda. president crowley: any public comment on items 5-a through d? and hearing the good news. i thank you, my colleague, and for having that pointed out. i will entertain a motion to accept a through d and you made the motion. seconded appropriately. all those in favor please signify by saying aye. opposed. the aye vs. it. next item, michael. >> the next item will be closed session. is there anyone who would like to make a comment on any item in the closed session? the next item would be to seek a motion from the commissioners to invoke the attorney-client privilege and move into closed session. after the commissioners have made that motion, if you would allow me to read the item. president crowley: absolutely. commissioner caen: so moved.

president crowley: second? it's been moved and second. all those in favor to move into closed session please signify by saying aye. opposed? ayes have it. >> the item is conference of legal counsel anticipated litigation as defendant. we will now go into a closed session if the public would clear the room. commissioner crowley: could i

please remind everyone to turn off cell phone and pagers? i would like to welcome everyone thaback. i will entertain a motion whether to disclose what was . it has been moved and seconded not to disclose. the ayes have it. we're now moving on to regular business. on the items that we discussed today, there was no action takenú÷ and briefing given. with that, there is nothing to disclose. >> the next item is the beginning of regular business,

discussion to approve the enterprise water program. crystal springs pipeline number to replace the project$kó -- #to replacement project, adopt the required2sms california environmental finding including the considerations and mitigation and a monitoring and reporting program, and authorizing the general manager to implement program subject to supervisors approval where required including the following action. a, negotiate the agreement with the cities and towns with respect to the construction activities in each jurisdiction. $qtb, negotiate and obtain frome

department of transportation from the cities and counties and pacific gas and electric company real-estate licenses, other permits or agreements with respect to project construction and improvement of the entities. they will obtain any lease or agreement necessary and negotiate with owners or imn the sfpuc right-of-way and other project-related agreements as necessary. necessary. s/(to/içm zobtain permits and approvals or enter into agreements with state, federal, and local governments not limited to caltrans, army corps of

engineers, u.s. fish and wildlife marine fisheries service, the california department of game, the water control board, the sanitary district, and bay area quality management district and enter into agreements with third parties as necessary to implement conditions of the permits or approvals. e, in compliance with government code, undertake the process for possible acquisition for excavating and combined purchase not to exceed $250,000 for temporary interest in real property located in san mateo county as follows. the list is printed of the properties. f, negotiate and execute real estat" agreements and licenses, agreements, and issuances related to the city right-of-way rights and habitat mitigation

sites as!p necessary for the project. finally, notwithstanding the authority granted to the general manager by this resolution, the general manager is not authorized to dispose of real property in any managener withot approval. implementation and action will include construction bids, there will be commission approval to award contracts. >> good morning, commissioner. special meeting. is significant thing for us seeking approval. i want to give a quick overview.

the project spans 19 miles from the crystal springs dam to the university amount reservoir in the city. i think you got a copy of the amount i have here. the 19 miles are shown on the blue line. this is a pipeline built in the early 1900's. we are going to be rehabilitating approximately five of the 19 miles. in some areas, we will be replacing the line. in other areas, we will be sliplining to minimize traffic impact. as part of the project, we will also be retrofitting the pier bridges at different locations. we are also going to be installing a cathodic protection system for erosion control. this will increase the delivery and ability of the project.

he will also provide additional operational flexibility and maintenance. i wanted to point out that we fully analyzed three alternatives in addition to the proposed project. we're asking you to approve alternative two. it is called the modified bridge design alternative. this was foundopk>kviñkvvs/tokñe superior alternative. it is essentially identical to the proposed project, except that includes a modified design for the retrofit of piers to support the line when we cross san mateo creek. this is a $71 million project. if you approve it today, we will we woulìñi complete constructin in march of 2013. traffic was a big issue for us,

trying to do work on el camino real and the peninsula. it will be challenging. we have a comprehensive plan and have been working closely with caltrans. we're confident we will minimize the impact. you should realize we will be doing work in 10 different jurisdictions. ñru÷ifinalizing moa's with eachf the jurisdictions prior to the construction. if you have any questions on the project, i would be happy to answer them. commissioner crowley: colleagues? i want to commend you. that was very detailed. public comment. >> i want to say that this is a vitally important project for san francisco. we wish you godspeed. crowley: nt

speaker, please. >> i have been listening to the comments. it has come to my attention ---i think you commissioners know that!pñi we have avoided dealing with certain issues having to do with disturbing the soil and r os to circumvent the areas. let's have some accountability and transparency. maybe the people that deal with eir and ceqa can mention this. whenever we find issues like this with the futz people,

mention that. also mentioned about other things. the other thing that i am requesting of view and those who participate in the deliberation is to follow the precautionary principale. it is not really about adverse impact to your help or anything of that nature. it is also about informing the constituents about all of the elements. normally, we would do this at the presidio. we have a checklist. if the constituents and citizens came, they could look at the checklist. if they wanted information about archaeological digs, we gave it to them. if they wanted to know something about the maintenance, we gave it to them to read if there was some new type of technology, we gave them that information.

we need to keep the constituents of san francisco informed on all of these topics. thank you very much. commissioner crowley: thank you. any other public comments? seeing none, item 11, the crystal springs pipeline two replacement. can i get a motion? >> so moved. >> second. commissioner crowley: all those in favor of adopting no. 11, please say aye. the ayes have it. moving on. >> this is a very important item we have just passed. i am happy to see it. commissioner crowley: the next item, michael.

>> item number 12, discussion of possible action to improve water systems. the lower crystal springs dam improvement project variants, adopt the required california findings including the mitigation and monitoring and reporting program and authorize the general manager to implement the project in compliance with the charter and applicable law, subject to the board of supervisors approval where required. it includes the following. obtain from caltrans and san mateo county permits for temporary construction activity. exercise any public commission right under any lease or permit as necessary. in the sheet and execute with owners of properties --

negotiate and execute with owners of properties on the right of way. these include other project related agreements as necessary for the project. obtain permits and approvals from regulatory agencies including the state preservation office, u.s. fish and game, u.s. fish and wildlife service, the fisheries service, the california department of fish and game, the california water control board, the bay area management district, and california department of transportation. negotiate and execute real estate agreements, financial assurances, and conservation easements related to acquisition as necessary for the project. negotiate and execute any construction agreements or memorandum of understanding with san mateo county related to coordination of the project.

notwithstanding these already granted to the general manager, the general manager is not authorized to dispose of any real property in any manner without the approval pursuant to the charter section. implementation will include advertising for construction bids for the project and compensatory actions for the habitat. commissioner crowley: thank you, michael. >> the lower crystal springs dam is located at crystal springs dam and skyline boulevard. on your mouth, it is right here. -- on your map, it is right here. the project involves a hydraulic improvements.

the specific improvements to be built as part of the project include raising the existing wall, modifying the existing spillway, and constructing a larger basin. completing the project will allow us to comply with the division of safety of dams directives and allow us to restore and came back the 16% of storage we lost in the crystal springs reservoir as a result of the division of safety of dams restrictions imposed in 1983. we're asking you to approve a project variance that has the same components as the proposed project with the exception of the beneficial relief system at san mateo creek for native fisheries. the releases were included in our dir because we anticipate

they will be required by agencies as part of the permitting process. the beneficial releases are expected to affect the overall water supply plan. we have someone here to answer any questions you may have on the implementation of the lower crystal springs dam project variants. this is a $20 million project. if you approve it today, the ntb will be issued in approximately february of 2011 to the project will be built in year. completion is slated for 2012. there are major environmental and operational constraints on when we can do work. really do work between march 1 and november 15. -- we can only to work between march 1 and november 15. there were concerns raised by residents downstream from the dam as well as in the town of hillsborough as to the seismic reliability of the dam. the division of safety of dams

has confirmed that the dam is safe. nonetheless, we have worked closely with the town of hillsborough in making some commitments to go above and beyond what is required by the state of california to[ the safety. we have committed to conducting the lower crystal springs dam will be the first that we will be evaluating other than the few assessment programs. we have also had to have extensive coordination with san mateo county on their bridge replacement project. the bridge sits on top of our dam. any delays on our project will impact their project and vice versa. san mateo county will mobilize demolition on the bridge next week. when we are done with our project, they will build a new bridge on top of our dam. that concludes my presentation

on the project. any questions? >> i have a question on the beneficial releases and how it if you the t would be great. the beneficial releases have been incorporated into the eir? marine fisheries service, the california department of fish and game on a scheduled to benefit the resident and migratory fish downstream of the lower crystal springs dam. improvements to the agencies felt were necessary. there has been an extensive there has been an extensive amount of study in a short time