>> welcome to "culturewire." since december 2005, the museum

of the african diaspora, known locally,moad, has presented programs that celebrate and explore the culture, history, and art of people with african descent throughout the and added states and throughout the world. the director of cultural affairs recently met with the museum director. to learn more about the current expedition, textural rhythms, constructing the jazz tradition, contemporary african american quilts. >> welcome to "culturewire." today, we are at the museum of the african diaspora, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary occupying one of the premier cultural district in the world, the yerba buena cultural

arts center in san francisco. joining me is the cultural art director. tell us what moad's mission is. what does it do? >> the museum of the african diaspora showcases the history, art, and cultural richness that resulted from the dispersal of africans throughout the world. we do that through compelling and innovative exhibitions, public programs, and education programs. our goal is to celebrate and present for appreciation to our broad and diverse public the controversial energy contributions of people of african descent to world culture in all aspects in all areas, including politics, culture, economics, education, just in all aspects of cultural forms of expression. >> one of the fascinating things since 2005 when the museum was established, is that it has become clear from science that all of humanity originates

in africa. how does that influence the education programs or presentation here at moad? >> obviously, being able to attenuate that, and there is a sign at the door that says, "when did you know that you were african?" our point is that we share a common dna, and it connects us on a number of different levels. this institution is an institution available to everyone, a resourced for everyone. >> you have both permanent and temporary exhibitions, right? >> we do. our temporary exhibition program is one that we are restructuring. i have been here now for about a year and a few months, and as a former curator, i'm very interested in this aspect of developing the visual arts program. part of what we are looking at is using the four core seems

that define our program -- origins, migration and movement, transformation, an adaptation -- as a framework for our thinking about the kinds of exhibits we present. >> we want everybody to come and see the permanent exhibition. there might be a special opportunity to visit with the current show that you currently have, which is constructing the jazz tradition, which is a very striking exhibition of quilts. >> it is a compelling exhibit on a number of different levels. visually, it is compelling. in terms of the subject matter, in terms of the approach to materials, it is so rich and diverse. it is a colorful show, a show that is deep in content, and we know something of the history of the "'s tradition within the african-american community. it is a tradition that came from africa, has its roots in africa, but during slavery, this was a

combination of things. one was a way to be able to communicate with each other, a way to create beautiful objects, and a way to create functional, utilitarian objects for the family and community. the other part that makes it so interesting is the focus on jazz. there are two attritions being celebrated here. certainly, the tradition as we know it -- these are not traditional quilts. they have their roots in traditional aspects, but what you will find in this exhibition are works that include materials on the surface, new processes, copying, and putting photographic images on the surface. you will find packets sewn onto the surface, so the methodology from traditional " making has changed from how traditional quilt makers use the medium. >> our visitors can visit the web site, which we will be

showing on the segment, so follow the link to the website, and get all of the latest information about all these events related to this exhibition, and, of course, you guys are very active. throughout the year, with all kinds of special programs. >> yes, we are. this is what i'm so excited about. >> this may take us off track a little bit, but a couple of things i wanted to highlight is that the creation of moad is one of the flagship creations of the redevelopment of san francisco. it is housed inside -- what is the building? the regency, right? >> the st. regis museum tower. >> the st. regis museum tower, which is one of the development projects that was promoted by the redevelopment agency is what allows the city to -- and the development agency to give form and establish moad in the yerba

buena cultural district. now, we are looking at governor brown oppose a proposal, which means that in the future, it he is successful, they would not have had the rebel the agency to promote these economic and cultural projects. it is something that has relevance today in terms of public policy today, what is going to happen in the future if we do not have a redevelopment agency to promote this development. >> yes. moad is the result or culmination of a public/private partnership that included the redevelopment agency and former mayor brown, and included the developer of this area. we had an opportunity to develop, create important cultural components of this

public/private partnership. i understand the concern. i'm delighted they are here and will continue to be here and will continue to do the good work we are doing. >> absolutely. thank you so much for being part of "culturewire." >> thank you for having me. >> for more information about the museum of the african the museum of the african diaspora, visit moadsf.org. >> please call the meeting to order. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> [roll call] >> item #2, approval of meeting minutes. item three, public comment and executives session.

is there any public comment? seeing none, executive session. >> second. but those in favor? >> aye. >> conference with legal coun>>n open session. >> all in favor alabama -- all in favor? >> motion to disclose any action taken. >> move that will not disclose any actions taken in closed session. except for item number 41a. >> i would like to disclose for the record that the commission moved to approve the executive director's determination that

the convenience of contract # 2742 in the city port's best interest. determination of the contract and settlement of the claim for $5,152.42. >> all in favor? >> we have already voted. >> thank-you for disclosing. >> item #6, the ringing of cell phones and pagers are prohibited at this meeting. the chair may order the removal from the meeting room and the person responsible for the ringing in use of cell phone, pager, or any similar sound producing device. please be advised that the members of the public have up to three minutes to make public comments on each agenda item unless adopted by a shorter

period of any item. >> thank you, welcome, everyone. i am sitting in for monique moyer today. the first thing i would like to do is welcome our new commissioner, lesley katz. many of you remember her as supervisor katz. so, welcome. the commissioner comes to us with an extensive experience in community planning. as well as government volunteering. she was supervisor from 1996 to 2001. currently she serves as general counsel to champion telecom.

she was a board of trustees at the board of sentences to city college. she also assisted the treasure island development authority on planning and related operations for the island. she holds a jd from the university of california hastings school law. i would also like to welcome whit meloy, a new property manager. he will be managing the fisherman's wharf portfolio. for visual of fact, the planning and development department has issued an rfi for the pierce 70 epic 20 at st. historic

building. we are moving forward and looking forward to historic building rehabilitation opportunities. in february the court issued a request for interest in six buildings that generally line 20th street. including the union fireworks machine shop office building. the port is seeking interested tenants and developers following expression of interest the parties may be invited to submit proposals. responses are due on june 1 of 2011. we would also like to remember the anniversary of the removal of the embarcadero freeway. it has been 20 years. it was on february 27 of 2011. it was built in 1958. in 1986 sam francisco became

engaged in heavy debates on whether it should be removed or not. thanks to the 1989 earthquake, the decision was made for us. it has been 20 years. recently the port also celebrated pier 1 from this building, 10 years. >> making me feel old. >> it flies when you're having fun. the winner of the 33rd america's cup arrived at pier 80 on february 28. it arrived from spain. but in addition, it arrived on the star and it carried 35 containers and a 223 ft wing

sail mast. so, the containers and parts of the boat are sitting down at pier 80. operated by metro supports it will serve as the logistical headquarters for article racing. pier 8 the is the only terminal in california able to handle containers of heavy lift cargo and breakable bulk simultaneously. this was a point of entry for the boat. the port and san francisco, the city, will play host to the 34th america's cup, scheduled to be held in 2013. we would also like to announce the grand opening of the cornelia's restaurant. many of you will remember it as the old world trade club.

it is behind us at the end of the pier. it opened last week. the management team is the same management team that managed cornelia by the day. it will be open for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. it will also be available for banquet rooms and special laments. they feature american continental traditions and dim sum specialties. it is open for drinks seven days a week. they will expand their hours later this month. please pay them a visit. support our newest tenant. public comment is due on the notice of preparation of the eir for pier 7, pier 27 cruise ship terminal 34th america's cup. comments are due by march 11.

notice of preparation of an environmental impact report for the 27th cruise terminal america's cup races in northeast clause of has been issued by the planning department. it was issued on february 9. public comments are due to the planning department. they can be directed to join and she can be reached at 575-9040 or at joy.navarette@sfgov.org. those are again due march 11. we would also like to remind everyone that starting tomorrow is the eighth annual san francisco ocean film festival. there will be 50 films running over five days.

you can go on to their website and look at all of the details for the different films and activities. happening in conjunction with the festival. finally, sunday streets are back. the first is going to be march 20. it will run along the embarcadero. so, come down and enjoy all of the activities. this is the second year of the sunday streets. it seems to be growing in popularity. hopefully below have good weather. anyone can come down to enjoy the embarcadero. it will run from fisherman's wharf to mission bay. i hope everyone comes down and enjoys it.

that concludes the executive director's report. >> i would like to welcome the commissioner. we are so happy that she is here. >> looking forward to being here. >> i second the motion. >> any public comment on the executive director's report? >> item from the consent calendar, approval of the annual update of the ports plan for fiscal year 2012-21. approval of consent between gold street has seen as a four year term to operate a ticket booth and office space totaling 700 square feet at pier 41 at pier 50. >> so moved. >> is there any public comment?

resolution 11-12 and 11-13 has been approved. >> item 9a, request approval for first amendment to lease l 14829 with boston clinton general contractors corp., to change the cut -- commencement date and eliminate the funding guarantee requirements for construction of the initial tenant improvements. >> i am a property manager for the port of san francisco and i am here for approval for the amendment to lease with dawson clinton general contractors. they are currently a tenant of the port that occupies space at pier 50. they currently occupy 1600 square feet of shed space. they have occupied this premise

since february 12, 2010, after moving at the port request to make room for the mission bay shore protection project. in august of 2010 the pork entered into a second lease for additional premises at pier 50 shed b with office space combined. the lease requires the tenant to construct additional improvements by in the amount of $191,000 for which the attendant receives rent credits over a 60 month term. initial payments are required to be guaranteed by contractors bond by in the amount equal to 150% of the construction cost of the initial tenant improvements. police also provide for the initial lease construction. since it commences on august 1, 2010, and the tenant was having

trouble carrying the required bonds and guarantees, the tenants delayed taking possession of the premises. the tenant is a small business of san francisco and did not have the collateral as days -- as a business for the cost of the initial tenant improvements, which would have been $600,000 in bond guarantees. had they not been the general contractors for this project, it would have had to hire a general contractor. in that case the actual contractor would have had the requirement and not the tenant. the port feels that there is little risk in having the tenant as a general contractor. so, the pork and the tenant desire to retroactively amend the lease to march 15, 2011,

eliminating guaranteed requirements for improvement based on the following reasons. the tenant shot at out for the purpose of constructing tenant improvements and shout at all times during construction maintained kermit licenses and bonding requirements with government contractors. the tenant shall fulfill the obligation as a contractor and maintain builder's risk insurance, which also covers the port. the tenant shall provide the port with released documents for each subcontractor that works on the initial tenant improvement. in addition, the premises in question is currently vacant been shell, with utilities base, require improvements before occupancy. there is little risk that any actions by the tenant could cause additional damage to the premises. the tenant is a contractor that

is highly motivated to complete the project in an efficient and timely manner as it becomes the new office space. standing to the port commission policy. the commencement date of the lease amendment will be determined upon the approval of the lease and the file execution of march 15, anticipated. staff request approval to enter into the first amendment with general contractors for the premises located at pier 50. >> so moved. >> second. >> questions or comments? any public comment on this item? resolution 1114 has been moved. but item -- >> 9b, request approval of the port of san

francisco's proposed 2011 retail leasing policy. >> commissioners. and welcome to your first meeting. court staff presented this item as an informational item in the fall. with the forbearance of the chair and the vice chair, i would like to present substantially the same presentation for the new commissioners. this has been an area of some policy discussion with the board of supervisors and their budget analyst. typically, what happened in the past was that support staff have been approached by retail tenants of the port who are doing well forming business along the waterfront and propose consistencies current with retail leasing properties for

port property. when those leases require a board of supervisors approval, it happens when the lease term is more than 10 years or generates revenue of more than $1 million. the response of the budget analyst has been why did you not competitively bid this opportunity? to give you a bit of background before we get into the presentation, ports that had to think about that. retail opportunities are not widely available on the waterfront. new retail leasing opportunities, there are plenty of retail operators in the city that would like an opportunity to do business on the waterfront. we certainly know that we want to keep our good tenants. but a policy that affords direct