it's really important for the immigrant community, the especially the youth that are growing up in these places, they are learning from thistheyd getting these experiences. they are not growing up as healthy as they could be. i've appreciate you for hearing my comments. >> thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners. it was over 10 years ago that members of the community came to city hall to advocate for a new land-use plan in the neighborhood. one of the crowning achievements of that land use plan was to rezone the and the site into

100% of the space and affordable housing. they did not hand the victory to the city. when we think of planners, we think of institutions, the planning department, harken director. in this project, we brought that expertise from the city, but the community stepped up as members themselves. we have organizers that came together to facilitate workshops, organize different educational activities, conduct surveys. and really bringing together the expertise to create a vision for this site. the community has brought their heart and soul into this project and we hope that we can create a genuine partnership with the park and recreation department with long-term public investments to make this project successful.

>> anyone else that would like to comment? could you please come forward and the light out by the door? thank you. >> my name is victoria with that neighbor's parks council. i am here to support the transfer from the wreck and park department. and i am here to really support the park in general. there was an independent study in 2003 and 2007 data is available on our web site where we really focused on achieving equity and open space throughout the city. it is really in an efficient neighborhood is considering the density and population growth over the last 10 years.

it is our belief every resident deserves a access to parks and open space. what we're hearing today is that some of the great community members and organizations are seeing that we need a card. with that comes a great assets of the parks department to have these health and from the beginning conception to where it exists in the future and having a love and ownership creating an amazing part that will connect to the mission even further. it is really a critical part of the eastern neighborhoods plan. the transfer of the property is really the critical first step. will be continuing along the way to make sure that the spark has great success in the future.

>> i have been living here for almost 10 years, and i will tell you how much i support the park. i see a lot of little kids in the neighborhood, and definitely needs to be more green space. he needs to also help with the over flooding that we have in the corner. >> patricia is my name, you have seen me before. i am emission residents. it is the industrial zone, so we have not had the parks in our area before. we did that a number of years ago, we built it and they have

not stopped coming. >> i am coming to say a few words in support of this project. when land becomes available, it is not necessarily that it is available. as you heard previously, the size fits very well with the focus concept. the rose document has yet to be adapted and if it's very well with the new acquisition policy that will be presented to you where and special needs are defined by less than half an acre within half a mile radius. again, it is important to have a recreation site at that area. the documents for acquisition

emphasizes the importance of leveraging. as the policies adapt, it will go right to the head of the list. because of the acquisition recommendations have not been implemented, on this particular item that not appear prior to being on the agenda. i hope that in the future, as the policy is adapted, and it will provide an opportunity to facilitate a more meaningful exchange on future acquisitions. >> anyone else that wants to comment on this item? commissioners? >> i think there is no question that this is an underserved area and it is a unique opportunity to add an asset to the

department and i want to commend the neighbors and the community for their hot tenacity over the years, and i think you can be very proud of what you're doing and how you're doing it. with that, i will entertain a motion. all those in favor? it is unanimous. [applause] >> of like to thank a couple of people that were working on this before my time. for years, they have been shepherding this to the place where i was able to get and work on and harder. and the landscape architects for making this happen. >> we are on item 12. is there anyone that like to make general public comment who did not comment under item 4. general public comment is

closed. commissioner's matters? commissioner lee: last month, asked about giving a presentation on the recreation and advisory policy. the recreation advisory committee. the recreation the advisory committee counsel. to see if we can get that on the calendar for next month or october. >> is there any public comment on commissioners' matters? new business? any public comment? communications? is there any public comment? we are on the adjournment.

>> i want to ask the general manager to make a couple of comments and adjourned and the memory of an important civic contributor. >> i would request that we adjourn today in honor of civil service commissioner who passed away this week. he was a friend and an important and well respected member of the city family. he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while jogging. he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. he was a fourth generation san franciscan, an attorney, and a very avid runner. i had the pleasure of going on more than a few evening runs with him. i got to work with him and my prior role as human resources

director. his mother was a library commissioner and he himself served on the civil service commission for many years. he was truly passionate about public service. his conscientious, fair minded, principal exercise of these told him in great respect and affection of many. he probably knew the mets' system better than anybody else. there are memorial services scheduled in washington square monday evening. the feeling is at 5:00. the funeral of the tuesday morning at 10:00. >> i entertain a motion to adjourn in his memory. all in favor?

thank you.

supervisor avalos: supervisor avalos: supervisor avalos: good morning. the clerk of the committee is mr. johnson. can you share with me your announcements? >> all persons attending this meeting are requested to turn off all cell phones and pagers. if you wish to submit copies of materials to the committee, please submit final. if you wish to submit a speaker card, then turn it on to your left -- and turn it to someonine to the left. item one. on sale of beer and wine license for the expansion of the city beer store into the adjacent office space located at 1168 folsom st. will serve

the convenience and necessity of the people of the city and county of san francisco. >supervisor avalos: thank you. inspector paulson. >> good morning. what is before us today is an existing business. in short, it is a privilege that allows privilege to sell on site wine and beer. this is an existing business. what they are applying for is to expand. it is a business of high crime and concentration. based on the business plan, we're recommending license for approval. it has existing conditions that would transfer to the existing space. supervisor avalos: we can open

item up to public comment. anyone wishing to speak to the item, please come forward. >> [inaudible] supervisor avalos: you can go right to the microphone at the podium. >> my name is catherine robb, the representative for the store. just really quickly, if you would like to review, we have some letters of support from community members, people who live in the area and called the store basically they're leaving -- living room. some press clippings as well from organizations from seven by seven to lonely planet and gq. the store is rare and that it serves craft beer, high-and unique styles of beverages you

cannot find anywhere else, so the coverage has been nationwide for people to come to the store and get such products. if you look like to review, i have a packet for the file if you would like. supervisor avalos: think you very much. we would appreciate having that available. -- thank you very much. we will close public comment on that item. i have never been in the city beer store. i have gone by it a number of times taking my children to child market child care center, but i know it is a great asset for fans of the year. things that are there are not commonly found elsewhere. there are no letters of protest for this item, and i am supportive, so i would like to get a motion. we can take that without objection.

all items today will be committee reports. madam clerk, could you please call item no. 2. >> item to come if hearing to consider the promise to premise transfer of a type 48 on sale general public premises the cresson's from 100 -- 1060 geary street to when a thousand 423 pulled straight district 3, to laurie martins for cocokoko cocktails. >> what is before us is the type 48 license, which we normally consider a bar that has on sale here in distilled spirits privilege. you have to be 21 or older to enter. currently this business is operating at 10630 geary street.

they are attempting to relocate. i would point out that this location is in an area of high crime also undue concentration. this has developed into unknown area. this has become very popular in the past several years. a couple of things i would like to point out -- there has been opposition in support for this. in fact, i kept my numbers quite big, because it did not want to be tied down to anything specific. there has been well over 50 letters of protest. there are hundreds of letters of signature of support. both are similar in nature in that they're using a boilerplate supporter opposition and signatures attached.

that is just a statement of fact. a couple of things i do want to speak to, because i have been going back and forth with community people, and i think it is fair to point out that there was early on accusations that the business did not appropriately post or do the mailer. that is a big part of the public notification process with the opera -- alcohol and beverage control. it is force the department to delay our response. -- it did force the department to delay our response to this. it resulted in the applicant being delayed quite some time. i am guessing a couple of months. i am sure the applicant can speak more accurately to that. i want to speak to the outcome of the allegations. but regard to the first one, the posting of the business. they concurred the posting was done adequately. from abc's did you, that is not

off the table. it has to be posted with a sign similar to the planning department sign come in has to be in place for 80 days. they are satisfied that has been at. the next one that is more difficult to nail down is the 500 ft mailer. abc requires for this type of license that people do a 500 ft mailer. the required that they provide abc a list of all the people mailed, and then it is up to the applicant to do the mailer and send it out in signed affidavits that they follow through on that. in this case, there were community people that believe it was not done adequately, and based on their audit, and i am sure they will speak to it today, that it was not done adequately. in my opinion they came up with a reasonable solution, and the remedy where it stands today is abc has said they will accept our test for any person regarding the application at any

point in time. as opposition goes out to the community and says did you hear about this, if someone says no i did not, they can write a protest that they choose to and board in abc will still consider it. those issues i feel confident are pretty much resolved. the other thing i want to speak to is where this is headed down the road. by no means are you issuing at a liquor license today, and i know you know that, but for those watching this. what we're looking at from the city perspective is does the board or the committee oppose the business moving to this location. from here we will go back to the alcohol and beverage control. they will get your findings. if the city said we do not want it to happen, it would die right there and not issue. if the board said they are not opposed and want to see it proceed through the licensing process, all the objection that

have been submitted will be taken into account. there will be an administrative hearing at the air b.c. administrative law judge. witnesses will be called. ultimately i would testify there as well. abc would look at this very specific to their sections of code and law. then a determination would be made and ultimate the car license would reward not issue. for today's purpose, what we're looking for is to see if you want to see this continuing moves through the abc process or see a reason to stop it where it is that today. we do have a high concentration of licenses and this area. having said that, it has evolved into entertainment district. that is what is right now. yes, it has gotten mixed use and a lot of residential, but in totality, we have our relationship that is basically

working. i could name other parts of the town that are not nearly as successful. i think right now the poll street corridor is doing ok. -- the polk street corridor is doing ok. i would suggest that this place was not losing its lease, i am not sure the part of it would be as willing to support it. having said all of this, we are recommending that application for approval with the following conditions. sales service and consumption of alcohol beverages must be permitted between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.. the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption of the premises is strictly prohibited. no person under the age of 21 cells shell or deliver alcoholic beverages. security personnel shall be readily identifiable by wearing distinctive clothing that has a logo of the attachment and the power -- establishment south

state security staff. -- establishment and shall state security staff. again, we want them to take an active ownership of not just the business, but the exterior as well. next, there shall be a surveillance camera located off of exit and entry points so that all patrons are visibly recorded as they enter and exit the establishment. a digital recording maybe -- a digital recording must be obtained for more than 15 days. -- for no less than 15 days. the interior lighting maybe suspicion -- sufficient. next condition, all doors and windows shall be kept close at all times during operation of the premises, except in the case of emergency and to permit

deliveries not to consist solely of screen or ventilated doors. next, no noise shall be under the control of the licensee. the license -- at any time the license to utilize a third party promoter, license shall make control of for the staffing of the business and shall approve all marketing material. this condition was created to hold licensees accountable so we do not get the typical i had a promoter and it is in their hands. we're trying to lock it into it is your business and you are responsible for it. if you sign off on a promoter, you will be responsible for it. lastly, not making any structural changes without the approval of the department. with these conditions, we're recommending the license for approval. supervisor avalos: think you. thank you for your presentation. just a question about -- you mentioned this is becoming an

entertainment district. that is not an actual determination that has been some or provided by the city, is it? >> i try not to speak to the planning department. i believe no, but what i am recognizing is the fact that we have a large concentration of abc licensed establishments in this area. if planning is calling that come i do not know. supervisor avalos: i do not believe that it can't use -- that is the case. what does this mean in terms of services that are concentrated their from police, fire, public health. does the city have a response to concentrate some of entertainment uses and that neighborhood? to go any time we have a high concentration of liquor licence that will operate and to the late hours, especially on weekends, we will increase police presence with passing

calls and resources. we have seen in the last four years, the neighborhood. it is a credit to a lot of the businesses, it has become a desirable place for people to go to. it has shifted from other part of the city -- other parts of the city. while we were having problems on the broadway corridor, a lot of people were looking for someplace else to go, and i think a lot of them found this. that is what is getting us to what it is slowly evolving into. you are saying there is a difference between the conditions that might get this on broadway to polk and it appears much calmer. absolutely. supervisor avalos: thank you. supervisor chiu: can you repeat

anmar: can you repeat any past problems at koko's? >> bear with me one second. i am going to work off memory. most of this up and our report is reflective of the new location. it speaks to what kind of happened when the building is empty. in the last seven months, -- supervisor mar: my question is as there were operating their business, you do not recollect business, you do not recollect any problems