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during the meeting -- text during the meeting. >> call to order. item number two, approval of the minutes of the december 14, 2010 meeting. >> public comments? are there any? item number four, executive session. >> all those in favor? >> second.

aye. [inaudible] >> vote for executive session dempsten?

>> those in favor? aye. any opposed? >> move not to disclose the items discussed in executive session. >> aye. >> item #6. please be advised that the ringing in use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. the chairman order the removal from the meeting room and the person responsible for the ringing of a cell phone or similar sound producing device. please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make permanent public comments on each agenda item. item 7a. >> i would like to open the

floor for the nomination of port commission president. >> i would like to nominate kimberly brandon. >> are there any other nominations? the nominations for board commission president -- port commission president is now closed. >> congratulations. [laughter] >> that was quick. >> thank you. >> we have to vote. >> those in favor? any opposed? hearing no opposition, by support it as unanimous. i would like to thank you for your continued support. last year was a wonderful year for the port. we had a lot of changes and i think there will be even more this year with the america cup.

maybe the giants will win the world series again. we look forward to more revenue, there is so much going on. i am just happy to be a part of it. i am happy to serve on the commission. thank you for your support. i would like to open up nomination for port commission vice-president. are there any nominations? >> ann lazarus. >> i would second that. are there any other nominations? are there any other nominations? hearing none, let's vote. >> aye. an ny opposed? congratulations. >> i look forward to working

with you, madam president, and our soul other commission member. [laughter] anyways, i second everything the board commission -- port commission president just said. thank you. >> item 7 b, executive directors report. >> good afternoon. thank you for joining us today. thank you very much for being willing to take on the role as officer. this is a fantastic thing. we have had it now once before. i was commenting to someone else earlier, there are 85 public ports in the united states and there are not 85 women in officer positions at those ports. we are proud to have you as our

leadership. it will be an exciting time. we have a lot of work ahead of us and thank you for being willing to serve. i look forward to seeing two bodies in this empty chairs someday soon, i hope. coming up will be our budget items that will come to you next month. the ideal is that we can have all five of you in those chairs. i have a couple of items on the executive director's report today. the first is a very prestigious one. the environmental protection agency has announced that ito center at heron's head park as being recognized for bringing environmental justice and education into neighborhoods. the partnership being awarded here is the literacy for

environmental justice award, as well as the city and county of san francisco through the department of the environment and the port itself, and the state of california through coastal conservancy with industry partners. i would like to acknowledge maleek, pamela, as well as the chairwoman overact pledge for their incredible work in putting together the application for the award. so, i would like to say a little bit about what this board is. these awards are made to recognize partnerships of governments, nonprofit, an industry that address local concerns and it -- and result in something positive. you may recall that the ecocenter is the only

environmental justice center in the bay area. it is a very popular one and is 100% of the grid. we are very proud of it. it has taken 10 years in the making, right? to get to this era. i might say that this would be one of the greatest spots to watch the america's cup in 2013. and hopefully it will be a very popular and become very well now as a result. what else do i want to say? off the grid, as i mentioned. renewable energy, pollution, greenhouse gas production -- reduction. it has been a terrific partnership for all of us, funded with coastal conservancy

money and with the lease from the port of san francisco. we are all extremely proud and numerous departments have become off the grid, including the department of public health and san francisco public utilities commission. this is really a great effort and congratulations to them for winning such a prestigious award. we wish them well. next is the news we have all been awaiting, the response to the pier 70 waterfront site rfq. as you recall, the request is for a 25 acre site at pier 70. we received six responses. fantastic news.

the mission bay development group, san francisco waterfront partners, tmg partners, and the san francisco medical center. we have a lot of very interesting and qualified teams. the job of the panel is to make sure that they are qualified proposals. i am very happy to see so many of our local partner showing interest in what is such an incredible sight. a great view in place for the america's cup. again, we offer this competitive solicitation after we did our years of community processing. now they will be going to and auguste body to review and we hope to come back either in the late february or early march meeting. does that sound good to you, kathleen?

equally exciting as the pending 40 anniversary of the san francisco heritage. today we have with us mark dealer, the executive director, who has brought an example of their cell laboratory work. most appropriately entitled port city. an amazing piece of work that reminds us all of the fact that there was a port, then there was a city. that we really are a very integrated part of the city's heritage in many ways. like -- sorry, mark -- i am married to him like, got to get that right. in august 2010 he was appointed as executive director, moving here from the los angeles conservancy where he led the organization's advocacy program. he was successful in the

preservation of historic resources in the port of los angeles. thank you for doing that. he is a regional attorney for the national historic western office and is on the board of trustees for the california foundation since 2006 and has published two publications on their behalf. award winning design solutions and what is in it for you. he has his from the santa clara university of lot and has come to our fine city to lead an organization that is very important point in history. one of the most interesting things i have found so far in the book is the point where the port was influential in the city. equally important was the court's role or the role of our partners in the rebuilding of the city after the 1906

earthquake. a very intriguing book. thank you for taking it on. >> nice to meet you as well as the commissioners. this is really a homecoming for me. before the los angeles conservancy i was at the office here in san francisco for eight years. i am delighted to be back working with the port and throughout the city, it is a great opportunity. as you know, you have a copy above book before you and hopefully you will get a chance to move through it -- read through. this is really the first book to tell a comprehensive story of the port of san francisco, largely an unknown story. it goes well beyond architectural and engineering landmarks, building into the

history of workers, warehouses, connected to the port. it talks about the story of how the court did receive the development of the city. it chronicles the port from its inception in the mid 19th century to the present day, concluding with an epilogue tracing the ongoing transformation through present day. it set the stage for future changes ahead with the future announcement regarding the america's cup. really it is a wonderful read if i might say so myself. over 300 historic photos, maps, and illustrations from different times in the port's history. a lavishly illustrated book. this project is only made possible because of the partnership between the port of

san francisco and heritage, dating back to the 1990's where heritage worked closely with the pork and community in conceiving the proposal for the national register historic district. this partnership has continued into the present day since august from my start here, working closely with mark on the board, as well as renee martin. planning for the rollout we want to get maximum exposure. several of ants are already on the calendar. a panel discussion of the historical society to highlight this very rich story. more information will be posted on the heritage web site. in addition our partnership

transcends this particular project. over the years the port has continued before the issues committee for feedback on various projects proposed. i am honored to have recently been appointed to the central water fund advisory group. likewise, our annual fund-raiser will be at 35 this year. thank you to monique, mark, and others for securing that been you. we feel that this project is critical in enhancing vision of advocacy and the port commission, especially as the world's attention will be focused on the rich array of historic resources that comprise the historic waterfront at the port of san francisco. just in terms of where you can get the book, it is currently available on our website. literally hot off the presses.

just before today i drop off in order downstairs, a very logical retailer for this book. we are pleased to have them as a partner in this project. likewise the port will have copies on sale for the public. thank you again. i look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead. >> thank you, mike, very much. about them and thank you for taking on the committee assignment. i think that you will enjoy it. a great place to be. the book is fantastic. i do not know if you have had a chance to flip through, i had seen many of them but there were so many i had not seen before. it should be mandatory reading. next on the agenda for today is a very interesting news. i know that you think i have finished but i have more things

to talk about. the first is carnival splendor. remember that ship that broke down outside the waters of mexico? it has been in dry dock in san diego and is coming here to san francisco for some additional work. she will be arriving on january 22 to complete engine repairs. one of the reasons she had to come here is she is a post panama ship, bigger than the panama canal, there are no dry docks except for hours on this coast able to lift her up and do the engine work. it is 110,000 tons. 953 long. pier 27 is 1,100 feet. she carries about 3000

passengers and 1150 crew members. this job is going to provide lots of employment here for the next four weeks, something we have been gearing up for for some time. we are excited to have that opportunity and i am glad to have a partnership converted into something that could handle this kind of affair. that is exactly why these kinds of vessels are able to work on this side of the pacific. so, we commend bae for their excellent work going forward. i am sure that we will get a glimpse of where you are on the east side of the city. i look forward to that opportunity. in closing i would like to note the passing of michael p. garvey. does that ring a bell? he is the co-founder of red java house at pier 32.

he was 85 years old. he had moved on from there some time ago. for about four years he and his brother owned and operated teh red java house. he is a fascinating guy. he grew up on purcharo hill and joined the merchant marines at the age of 16. he is very much a true san franciscan. his memory lives on and i wanted to bring that to everyone's attention that one of our great tenants has moved onto a new horizon, so to speak. with that i conclude my remarks. >> any public comment on the executive director's report? commissioners, with regard to the consent item, consent calendar item 8b will be taken out of the calendar

[unintelligible] so] can seek your approval -- so that [unintelligible] can seek your approval. 8a an, request authorization to consent to assignment and assumption of contract between the port and treadwell for environmental consulting services and 8ac request authorization to accept an expanded $90,000 in grant funds from the association of the bay area governments bay trail program. >> is there any public comment on consent? all in favor? >> aye. >> resolution 1101 and 1103 have been approved. >> 8b, request approval of

resolution for the relocation of jc decaux public service kiosk from the 2800 block of taylor street to the southeast corner of taylor street and embarcadero. >> i am here to explain to you the amended resolution for the kiosk relocation. we are requesting retroactive approval for the permanent relocation of the kiosk. this is retroactive because the kiosk had to be relocated to accommodate the taylor street improvement project in august of 2010 and was relocated in september 2010 because it was an opportune time to take advantage of the sidewalk work with cost and relocation. that said, the contract requires that the port commission approve

any location or relocation of a kiosk. i am here today to make sure that we understand this relocation was coordinated with dpw to make sure that it met with design guidelines attached to the contract. no comments were received when we sent a 30 day notification letter to the property owners and tenants within 130 feet of the relocation site. and the relocation site was presented to the fisherman's wharf waterfront advisory committee in september 2010 with no comments. the kiosk has been in place for roughly three months and no comments have been received. staff is here today for your determination. if you have any further questions, i am available. >> so moved. >> second. >> any public comment? commissioners?

all of those in favor? a ye. -- >> aye. >> the resolution has been approved. >> a item 9 item 9a, informatiol update on the port 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks general obligation bond capital program. >> good afternoon. this update on the capital projects funded by the 2008 bond, on february 5, 2008 the voters approved $185 million in general obligation measures entitled 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks general- obligation bond. of which $33.5 million is allocated to waterfront parks. thanks to the generosity of the

voters this is the first time that the port received funding from general obligation bonds with the city is the repayment entity. for the benefit of our new commissioner, welcome, i will go over the overall funding distribution of the bond measure. neighborhood parks received 117.4 million. our parks, 17.5. community opportunity grants programs, $5 million. park trail reconstruction, $5 million. forestry, $4 million. the citizen oversight of audit commission, $200,000. totaling $185 million. the general distribution was 18% to the port. for our project allocation, pier 43, the bay trail linked

oversee $7.8 million, the street wharf, $2.9 million. the blue streak projects, $21.6 million. the secret street project, $578,000. $658,000 for bond commission other costs. about 65% of the allocation. the bond sale timing, geobond ordinance as passed in october of 2007 placed the 2008 geobonds on the ballot. it required that this commission review all, with a completion of two issued in 2008 for $3.7 million, pending environmental review and construction costs. another in march of 2010 for

$10.7 million. portions of the construction budget mostly for pier 43 and baseline park. we have planned for two more sales to be timed with project readiness. the first for the spring of this year to fund construction of pier 43 and portions of the ban and street project and blue- green way project. the likely sale in the spring will be exclusively for construction of the blue-green way projects. for a brief project update, pier 43 trail links will restore public access for over 550 feet of neglected waterfront in the heart of fisherman's wharf by creating a public promise of. it will demolish a majority of

pier 43 and a half, protecting the shoreline by placing a sea wall between pier 43 and a franciscan restaurant, constructing a, not along the shore side. environmental review is complete for this project. entitlements are in place. they will be advertiser this month. we have a construction scheduled. we are nearing construction on this project. the first and second issuance contained a majority funding for this at 7.6 $5 million. -- 7.6 but -- $7.65 million. the ban and street wharf will be a public open space open to the day adjacent to the embarcadero. day adjacent to the embarcadero. the project will