of others as well. let's open it up to public comment. members of the public will have three minutes to speak. >> good afternoon. i am eric brooks representing the green party and our city. i have worked intensively on this for the past seven years or so. i would agree with the commissioners that this is a milestone. however, i would also point out as i did in my letter that you received through emailed that we could be in a much better place if we were handling this differently. i want to get to some of the specifics that are raised in the email. -- that i raised in the mill. to the study data itself, some of the key flaws i indicated in my e-mail, it only gathers

information from residential customers. most of the electricity sold in san francisco is too large commercial customers. without that information base, we are not heading in the right direction. we do not have the proper information base to make decisions like this. i would argue that because of that, the study itself has a big flaw in it. the biggest problem i see with the proposal of the san francisco public utilities commission itself is the idea that commissioner torres was getting at. that is the higher cost of the product to consumers. in marin county, they have been very conscious of this from the beginning. even though they have a procurement only system, they have bent over backwards to keep

its price truly competitive with pg&e. it has been very difficult. it has not been always perfect. it has been much better than the proposal would suggest. the thing that mitigates this is that when you do the full bill out of energy efficiency with solar and wind that advocates have been pushing hard for for the last seven or eight years, you build up a set of assets. with the efficiency, you lower the rates considerably over time such that you can amortize the entire product over 15 or 20 years and do not need to offer a product that is more expensive. that is why it is crucial that before you approve any contract on just this track that the sfpuc wants to pursue of the procurement model that marin is

pursuing, you also need to make sure that the advocate track of doing the bill that we got them to commit to is done at the same time. not as phase two, but as a dual track to lower the cost. [tone!] needed higher than 70%. -- we need higher than 70%. supervisor campos: thank you. any other members of the public who would like to speak, please come up. >> good afternoon. i am with the san francisco de area sierra club. the sierra club has always supported this program. we think it is a great move.

we would also agree that we would like to see the strongest local gold out eventually. we want to see clean power sf running as soon as possible. i am very excited to see that it is 100% ruble and will have no dedicated nuclear power. that is very important to sierra club since we are against all forms of nuclear power. thank you. supervisor campos: public comment is closed. commissioners, this is a discussion item. unless there is anything else to add, madam cleark, please call item five. we can now hear from mr. campbell. >> and the director of the

committee choice abrogation program. this is a brief item. a lot of it got covered in the discussion earlier. the big items -- one is the generational reflecting coming up. that has been discussed as a key element that will drive how we time the program and how we design our rates. the other is to give you a status update. the commission continues to move forward on -- the california public utilities commission continues to look forward on how it charges the fees charged to customers. we're hoping it will help the fees to be reduced. that is in the face before the proposed decision even gets -- in the phase before the proposed decision even has an initial ruling.

last week as miss hale -- lastly, as ms. hale was noting, we have been sponsoring sp 970 that helps to clarify and clear up a lot of issues with the statutes to make the climate for cca more friendly and to level the playing field. thanks to the good work of miss hale, don weiss, the sierra club, and others, that was able to get through committee as barbara and noted. that is continuing to move forward. we're hoping to get some relief there as well.

supervisor campos: commissioner moran? >> to have any idea on when they're likely to act on the fee issue? on the exit fees. >> there is no timeline set that is published. given where things are and having worked at the sfpuc for a number of years, they are taking final briefs. i would expect a decision from them in the next several months. a month or two after that, the commission may act. it is a big issue for cca and direct access. it is one that the cpuc a wrestle with for a while and the

way making a decision on because of the political realities. supervisor campos: is there any member of the public that would like to speak on item five? public comment is closed. item six? >> legislative update on community choice every nation issues. supervisor campos: it is a related item. mr. campbell? >> a cut ahead and did items five and six together. supervisor campos: supervisor mirkacommissioner mirkarimi? supervisor mirkarimi: i am wondering if the exit of one may give us an opportunity to send a message to pg&e that we sit down and talk question if they are headquartered here in san francisco.

we have gone through a number of disagreements and battles like proposition 16. based on the information we received through their shareholders' meetings and the board of directors that have bubbled out about the reason why they wanted him gone, it had to do with the fact that he had to be recalcitrant and not very engaged on a positive level with municipalities in pg&e service jurisdictions. i do not know if that particular reason for the exit would help to flavor the quality. i would like to grab the opportunity on behalf of the city to say that we would like some co-existence through the cca. let's try to find a way to have that kind of common respect. i wonder how formally we can do

it. i legislated an invitation, kind of tongue-in-cheek, after proposition 16 to invite mr. harvey to come be with us. i did not get his message if he called. i am thinking at this time, there may be somebody there at pg&e who will take our in t invitation seriously. >> hope springs eternal. we had a similar conversation at our commission meetings. we will pursue that. we will see if that is something that can be combined effort by the puc and board of supervisors. supervisor mirkarimi: may be mayor lee can also offer a formal invitation. let them dismiss other higher elected officials or something. let's make this invitation to the point where it would almost

seen impolitic for them to end north it and do everything we possibly can. if we are going towards it, i think today is a signal that we are. i think it needs to come out in the open about where they are. >> the relationship would be improved by easier dialogue. supervisor campos: would be helpful to do a formal invitation on behalf of lafco and the puc? >> let's do some feelers with pg&e. some combination may be the way to do it. we may come back with a recommendation. supervisor campossupervisor mir: something, potentially. we need to figure out what that

would look like. supervisor campos: you do not want to post a letter and "the guardian." colleagues, any questions on item six? is there any member of the public who would like to speak on the item? see none, public comment is closed. >> i do not want this first meeting with our new chair -- joint meeting with our new chair to conclude without saying thank you for the four years of leadership from our past chair supervisor mirkarimi. we would not have gotten to the day or get to the finish line without your leadership and advice. i want to publicly thank you for everything you have done to help cca laid the groundwork.

supervisor mirkarimi: i have been share for five years. supervisor campos: public comment. this is an opportunity for members of the public to comment. >> eric brooks from san francisco green party and the local grassroots organization our city. this is for both commissions, but especially the san francisco public utilities commission. i believe you received an e-mail from me there is even more scathing than the one you got for me today about treasure island. i think i mentioned in the e- mail i mainly focused on a problem with projections and preparation for tsunami dangers. that is just the tip of the iceberg of some serious problems that have arisen with the treasure island project.

the state of california is threatening to remove redevelopment funding from redevelopment projects. the anchor developer and staff have decided in the last month to completely change both the funding and government structure of this thing. it is sort of like redevelopment. what it means in real terms is that this treasure island project -- many groups have already raised many problems with it on the environmental impact report like transportation, sea level rise, as tsunamis, etc. this project will in up with about 20% less funding than it had before. that has created a profound pressure on the project itself.

not only have staff and the developer's proposed to cut the affordable housing component of the treasure island project from 17% -- by 17% from what is now, but they have a situation where we're going to do to mitigate problems all depend on future funding from revenue of the project. in the last month, we've seen the mayor's office staff, other stuff, and the developers scrambling to make this look like it is ready to go win is not. -- when it is not. there has been a major cut in funding. please read my e-mail. i try not to send too many. it has some key information about tsunami danger that is very scary. to lafco specifically, the other

thing changing the size the funding is the governance structure. the planning department and board of supervisors will get a little more authority. however, the treasure island development authority will be getting a lot more walled off authority than it used to have. that is a serious question. i think maybe lafco should take a look at that. supervisor campos: public comment is closed. before we move on to the last item, let's go back to items 4, 5, and six. i would ask that we have a motion to continue that. there is a motion by commissioner mirkarimi that is seconded. without objection. madam clerk, call item 10. >> adjournment. supervisor campos: the meeting

is adjourned. enjoy your weekend. thank you again for all the work that has been done. ♪ >> this lodge is home to some of the best fly casting pools in the world. these shallow concrete pools don't have fish. this is just a place where

people come to practice their fly casting technique. ith was built in the 1930's and ever since, people have been coming here to get back to nature. every year, the world championship of fly casting is held in san francisco and visitors from all over the globe travel to be here. >> we are here with phil, general manage of san francisco rec and parks department at the anglers lodge. what do you think about this? >> it is spectacular, travis from oregon, taught me a snake roll and a space cast. >> there are people from all over the world come to san francisco and say this is the place to be. >> yeah. it's amazing, we have teams from all over the world here today and they are thrilled.

>> i flew from ireland to be here. and been practicing since for the competition. all the best casters in the world come here. my fellow countryman came in first place and james is on the current team and he is the head man. >> it's unique. will not see anything like it where you go to compete in the world. competitions in ireland, scotland, norway, japan, russia each year, the facilities here in the park are second to none. there is no complex in the world that can touch it. >> i'm here with bob, and he has kindly agreed to tell me everything i need to know about casting. i'm going to suit up and next, we're in the water. >> what any gentleman should do. golden gate angling has free

lessons the second saturday of every month. we have equipment show up on the 9:30 on the second saturday of every month and we'll teach them to fly cast. >> ok. we are in the water. >> let me acquaint you with the fly rod. >> nice to meet you. >> this is the lower grip and the upper grip. this is a reel and a fly line. we are going to use the flex of this rod to fling away. exactly as you moved your hands. >> that's it? >> that's it. >> i'm a natural. >> push both arms forward and snap the lower hand into your tummy. push forward. >> i did gave it a try and had great time but i might need some more practice. i met someone else with real fly casting skills. her name is donna and she is an

international fly casting champion. >> i have competed in the casting ponds in golden gate park in san francisco. i have been to japan and norway for fly casting competition. i spend my weekends here at the club and at the casting pond. it's a great place to learn and have fun. on a season day like this, it was the perfect spot to be. i find fly casting very relaxing and also at the same time very challenging sport. takes me out into the nature. almost like drawing art in the air. and then i can make these beautiful loops out there. >> even though people from across the globe come here to compete, it's still a place where locals in the know relax and enjoy some rely unique

scenery. until next time, get out and play! >> happy arbor day, everyone. we have a lot of volunteers from the richmond district center.

i grew up in the california area, ended up at uc-davis. i made my way out to san francisco in 1984 when i was a college student. i remember growing up on clement street. i have always lived around in richmond area, just being around a unique area of the richmond, discovering san francisco in the 1980's. >> i am hoping we can not support small businesses like this because they are the unique character that makes neighborhoods like this so rich and lively to live in. >> i have also been active as a community organizer. i worked at the chinese progressive association. i also worked at the mental health center in the richmond district. i have always been passionate about civil rights, equality for everyone. i have a 10-year-old daughter,

so having a girl has made me much more sensitive to gender equality issues. i guess i have always been vocal about my politics, but as a supervisor, i have to listen to other perspectives and making decisions. >> very soon there will be of much more seniors in that area. we are trying to focus on whether a stop sign or stoplight might help. >> tried to look at issues of senior nutrition programs, alzheimer's research, even housing policies that allowed our buildings to become more senior-friendly. also looking at how to support senior services, neighborhood- by-neighborhood programs that allow aging in place. people who are getting older helping each other stay in their homes and communities longer so that they can contribute as long as possible, as opposed to institutionalizing them.

>> i support working families, livable communities, definite drawn support for the small business. even in my district, there are pockets of poverty and many people of work. so it is also about supporting those under employed people, small businesses in this difficult economy. >> there are a lot of vacant storefronts, so we are trying to find people to read these spaces. there is a bookstore over there. this way there are a lot of businesses that have been closing. >> i support the small businesses versus more chain stores that seem to be coming in to some of the vacant storefronts. i am trying to be sensitive to the local merchants because they make up the unique character and diversity of our neighborhoods. you go to lafayette. i was just there reading to a bunch of kids. i think i was reading to fifth

graders. what grade are you in? >> as a member of the school board, i know strong schools in the richmond is key. also, from the birth to 5 commission -- each commission has an organization to oversee pre-kindergarten kids. i want to ensure that the state level that we advocate strong support for young children and their families, good parenting support as well. >> often, we have to govern with our hearts. 80,000 people in the richmond district sometimes have different needs than people in the mission district or bayview hunters point. so often, elected officials and other hard working staff have to make tough decisions. they are political in nature, in many ways, even though people denied that, but at times, many of us are politicians, but we always try to govern with our hearts. >> i have always considered

myself having progressive politics. i believe in a vision of people having their needs met. i believe in equity. when people have special needs, we should be considered of that. i also feel that working families in the lowest income population should have a safety net. we should have civil-rights and equality rights for people as well. if that is being a progressive, then i am proud of being a progressive. >> about four years ago, [inaudible] look at how beautiful this was.

there is our relationship to the planet. these regions are the wealthiest, the most powerful. that really has impacted the planet. it is almost impossible now to go anywhere and had it really be completely dark. there are very few locations that you can find. that means our relationship to the sky, there is a way where we dominate the sky. we cannot see anything really. we are blinding ourselves in a way. >> you can look at the images,

they are beautiful. when i started four years ago, there was a conversation about environmental issues that was very different. this is not being talked about in the way it is now. . this has just been like an amazing growth. i anticipate the project to be something that opens a dialogue to public interest in these ideas. so the work is really made to be seen in this environment. it's been show in museum, in gallery, but never in a public