design. the concept design was again reviewed on july 6 and september 14, 2009, becoming the basis for the project described in the environmental analysis, located in the south beach waterfront. this is an image of the original concept design that was put forward in 2002. the wharf will be a new open space, connected to the prominent on the south edge of 32. an area that is currently characterized by dilapidated and failing whorf sections. the new war will have a light shade, adding a 10. section in widening to about 140

feet at the south and the pier 36. the major project components are too rigid include a major neighborhood green. think of it as a new waterfront commons for the south beach area. two, afloat for small craft. third, interpretive elements that interact with and described the bay environment. the project will demolish the condemned pure 36, including the war between piers 32 m 38. as discussed in the environmental document. constructing a concrete support of war for along the length of the embarcadero. to look at how the wharf will be used, expecting tables and benches, the area is the plaza,

with interpretive elements in it. you can see the large, neighborhood green, an unscripted space for whatever you might want to do, as long as you do not throw a ball too far. the design remembers its san francisco waterfront history by taking on the shape of pier 36. it juts out a little bit. there is the use of architectural fabric that i will describe in a moment. mostly flat, with long, contain, based planters of 18 churches in height. the open nature of the side is oriented to the bay and the adjacent neighborhood. this is the railing on the outside. it has a full, tight bass, made from concrete, intended to add one more foot of wave

protection. also, the entire war angles slightly up from the, not to take those considerations in. as far as the sturdiness of materials, we have reduced maintenance costs going forward. another view of the problem of section along the waterfront, back toward the bay bridge, here is the portal for 30-36. we are proposing to be used the posts and crosse numbers of material, consistent with how it is used now. also, pier 36 was taken off of the shed a couple of years ago. it will be reconstructed with lighting. we will be using several elements from the existing pier to get down to the public's low.

in the plaza, where we are proposing to construct three title columns, as we call them, they will operate together. not that different heights, but there are giant plungers that go up and down with a height of the day. they are marked in 1 foot increments, to inform people driving by, walking on the promise not, what the height of the tide is. in the middle, three and a half. on the far right, the maximum tied tight. fitting the third category of interpretive elements about the bay. also, on the south and of the site, 52.5 feet long, following a timeline, talking about the history that occurred on the site. a tidal marsh that appalled and

emphasizes the chinese immigration that occurred on this site, as relegated from the warehouse nearby. also, going to some of the sites, important labor history that occurred on this site in the 1984 strike. sustainable design and construction, although it will not be certified as we do of certified public spaces just yet, we are looking at public space guidelines to evaluate how we do construction, reuse and construction materials, putting recycle materials in, and most importantly, in the concrete, a very water efficient irrigation system with planting materials. also, designing what is not on here, most importantly, all long

life span. not just a site that will be a marginal use. i do not have the exact dates. stephen can provide them. they will have a longevity to them. it will be able to withstand a significant amount of urban use. some of the site furnishings are intended so that the site always faces the bay. the war can also be described as a collection of projects. the first is the demolition of pier 36, to be done by the army corps of engineers with a majority of funding being federal. they did administer a demolition contract scheduled for january of 2012, to be completed in may. at the commission's next meeting, september, staff will

return. steven will be requesting authorization to advertise the major elements not originally anticipated for the area, including the strengthening of the sea wall along the length of the project, with reconstruction supported along the from another, where the sea wall goes to the curved edge of the roadway. you do not realize that you are in a pile supported structure. when the demolition is completed, the court will begin construction with expectations for completion by the end of 2016, in time for the america's cup. funding will be provided in greater detail at your next meeting. construction tasks originally anticipated over that section of, not bring the total costs to around $29 million, $3 million

greater than the current develop funds. at the next meeting we will present alternates and options for how the project may proceed with available funds. i just want to introduce some of the project participants. steven is the project engineer. i do not see them in the room right now. a historic architect for that project, having worked substantially with the ir. and looking at the environmental document, there are many others. the army corps of engineers is here today. there are many others who have been involved in the project. thank you.

>> good morning, president, members of the commission. i think that dan did an excellent overview on the project. it is a long coming project. we have had to get over a number of bumps in the road. it is very significant to be here, as the project itself was conceived of as being an open space that would be the lever -- delivered as part of the redevelopment of pier 32. as we reported, we ran into problems with that development. i would specifically like to recognize career in woods and michael sweet as being key people, from the very beginning, locking us through the long history. through the different partnerships with public agencies as well as the

community at large, we were able to force iraq and get over the requirements up to this point. included within that was this full environmental impact report analysis. as part of the grant street pier project, part of the redevelopment of pier 30-32, you can see the water mark condominiums that we were talking about earlier. at that time, we thought we had a good understanding of what the historic resources had been. but it was not identified as a historic resources and was not analyzed in that fashion. subsequent to that, when we were actually doing the detailed analysis for the embarcadero historic district, that is when our historian at the time identified of the source, triggering the need for subsequent environmental review.

it was only through the patience of the community of partners that we were able to pull together funding from alternate sources that ultimately led us to our partnership. producing this environmental impact report before you today. in coordination with the environmental national policy act document, the army corps needs to prepare to do their portion of the work for the demolition of pier 36. the combination of federal, local, and state approval, coalesced to be able for the project to move forward. in that context, this has been completed. the planning department was also a major partner in helping us without having to hire consultants on that. it has been finalized and certified by the planning commission.

at this point, the commission, which i understand you have all received copies of that, the summary is written up in the findings that are attached to the proposed resolution that staff is recommending to approve today. summarizing the findings of that eir, acknowledging that the ballot -- demolition of a war of section will be effectively replaced and are significant in environmental impact in terms of demolition. as reflected in dance presentation, all of the work going into to deliver a public open space for south beach are bigger reasons to override the fact that even the we have significant environmental impact, the public open space

benefits, the benefits to the day, the basis upon which you would be approving the findings. in association with that, there are a number of mitigation that the that are memorialized and attached to the staff report resolution, set with the dictates of which to be a part of the construction of the project and implementation of labor history and the more realization of some of the physical gateways to pier 36. so, with that, hopefully that will give you a good picture of the overall history. we recommend that you approve the attached resolution. thank you. >> moved.

>> second. >> we do have public comment. maryland? >> good morning, everyone. i am a member of the south beachgac and have been involved in this project for several years. this is a great report. a good way to continue on from the ferry building, all of the way down through the bay bridge, all of the way to the ballpark. i definitely support this and look forward to having its completion in a couple of years. thank you. let's thank you. commissioner? -- >> thank-you. commissioner? >> good morning, commissioners.

this is very exciting for us. i was the chair of the south beach cac redevelopment. i have been involved in this project since its inception. i am excited to see it before you. we hit some bumps in the road, but i would like to commend staff that worked so hard to bring this forward. i would like to thank staff for pushing this bond measure on to the ballot a couple of years ago. i feel like we are almost there. i would encourage you to adopt a resolution to do what is necessary to move this project forward. hopefully, we will be able to complete this project in time for the america's cup, with that the desired end needed green space and beautiful elements added to the south beach communities for a long time coming.

it will be appreciated. it is looking great. i am excited that we are at this point now. thank you very much. >> are there any other public comments? commissioner? >> i support the resolution. i wanted to speak to staff about the next steps, since there were many comments about historical preservation. will there be challenges as we continue forward? what is the next step in the process? >> good question. i was remiss in not recommend -- recognizing the preservation community as well. at the time that the special policies were put in place, the preservation community was also a part of that process. at that time, there had been a survey of the historic peers. pier 36 was accepted as not being one of them.

one of the reasons that this was identified as a good location to create a major open space. despite subsequent new information about historic status, there may be members within the community that still have some concerns and heartburn around the issue. by and large, they have been committed to trying to work with the overall community objectives. they have been very cooperative. the historic preservation commission commented as well. so, everyone has been fully appraised of this project moving forward. >> with our commission, with planning commission approval, what other approval is necessary? >> that is going to be the construction process that steve will be bringing forward to you at the next meeting. this is the port commission,

basically saying that they approved to go ahead because the implication steps in the process would work that needs to be done with that the army to coordinate the demolition of pure 36 will be construction of the plaza itself. there is a lot of technical detail that needs to be coordinated between those efforts. it has been under way, but with action today we would be able to pull through and meet that schedule for delivering in time for next summer. thank you. >> it might be premature to ask about this. it might be something for the army corps, but i have a question about the existing tiles that are there. in terms of the reduction of the significant impacts, it seems that a lot of it relates to driving. are there any opportunities to

preserve what exists, as much as what is being done at the exploreatorium? >> great question. during the detailed engineering design, we looked at several methods to incorporate into the new project that turned out to be more expensive. we went forward with removal and driving piles for construction, which worked. the actual files, the zone that overlaps with new construction, is fairly small. but we did consider that. >> thank you. any other questions? >> thank you. this is a very long awaited project. i would like to thank dan, the in, and all of the staff that

work along with michael, karan, and all of the committee advisory groups that have been involved. we cannot wait until we have groundbreaking and construction. thank you all very much. let's all in favor? >> 1154 has been approved -- >> all in favor? >> 1154 has been approved. >> is there any public comment on new business? i would like to acknowledge the port delegates to the annual association of the annual meeting. >> ok. item #eight. public comment. >> is there any public comment? >> item #9, executive session. >> so moved. >> all in favor?

executive session. >> conference with real council and real property negotiated. >> i can keep that? we are reconvening be open section. with that we not disclose any of the items discussed in closed session. >> second. >> can i have a motion to adjourn? >> so moved. >> second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> we are adjourned at 11:22 p.m.? >> a.m.

[laughter] >> i was nodding, as to why it -- so i do not know what mike -- [no audio] >> i am not a big speech-maker, but i relish the idea of coming here today to share with you a very special graduation. i want to begin by saying it has been a wonderful, exciting time being the mayor of san francisco for these first seven months. i have had the privilege of working with the chief and his

wonderful staff and the fire commissioners. i know they're here to celebrate this unique opportunity. we're joined by supervisor carmen chiu. the last time there was a firefighters graduation class was 2005. it has been a long time. i understand that over 5000 people applied for these positions. those 5000 people along with you know that these jobs are precious, meaningful to our city, and hard-bofought jobs. i am here to congratulate those of you who have been part of this class. i want to recognize and thank the trainers.

each and everyone of you have now departed and in printed -- imprinted on these recruits, skill, attitude, commitment. i want to thank you for the professional hand-off in training. i know that is not easy to do. i want to say to your recruits that you are joining a world- class department. i know that having been part of the city for 22 years. i know that right after this event, you will be sent to your fire houses and engine companies. but for a moment right now, and visualize that you are joining a world-class department, a department that has served the city so well and has its own

history. it is a department has provided the city with its own heroes. i want to congratulate you for working really hard getting to this point. i know that you come from so many diverse backgrounds and disciplines. i understand there is a bartender among you. there is an accountant. there are people who worked in 911, people from all walks of life. now you get to work as a team. you have gone through this 14 weeks of rigorous training so that you can be part of a world- class firefighting team call the san francisco fire department. i also want to let you know that you are also joining me and 26,000 other people who serve the city well. you are part of delivering a

world-class city of services. whether or not he will be jumping into a fire, rescuing a cat from a tree, or maybe being with me when disaster hits the city, i want you to know that you have my personal appreciation as you begin your careers. every day on the job, we serve the public and do the best the weekend. everything you do by way of sacrifice is worth it all for this great city of san francisco. no they will be backed up by this mayor and administration, -- know that you will be backed up by this mayor and administration and board of supervisors. your friends, family, the residents of san francisco hold

you number one in the appreciation that we have and the wealth -- love of the city family. you are joining a great department. we want to make sure we do our best. you are joining a world-class department of firefighters, paramedics, and all the other wonderful things that we do. i want to impart that i am personally appreciative of the sacrifices you have made thus far. i will also appreciate everything you do from here on. i will do my best to continue leading this city and making sure we recognize all of the contributions made.

we want to keep this city family close so that we can depend on each other whenever we have times of need. i want to signal to the public and your families that this is a day we want to remember as one where we celebrate your entry to this department, how you got here, all of the sacrifices, and make sure that you know that you are serving the best city in the world. thank you very much. [applause] >> thank you, mr. mayor. [applause] >> good morning. thank you all for coming today. this is a beautiful looking

group of people. give them a hand. they have been through so much in this training facility. i am so happy to be here today. it has been a long time coming. i am hoping we can make this an annual thing where we are bringing on even more firefighters for this great city. we have people retiring, leaving the department in large numbers. we are truly going to need them and more to come. i am hoping that is something we can start talking about. this is such an amazing city. every single day when you hear the fire trucks and see the firefighters saving lives, i cannot be more proud to be a fire commissioner then i am when i see this great department saving lives. you are coming into a wonderful department. there are peoper