department has partnered with energy of great california to develop the san francisco home improvement and performance program. this is a program that does offer financial incentives of up to $7,000 for san francisco homeowners, which is an exce looking to do energy efficiency in their homes. as you all know, making home energy improvements will all to save money on electricity bills, as well as gas bills. doing energy efficiency of grades in a home also makes comes more comfortable as well as more healthy. ultimately, as he said, if you do energy efficiency upgrades in your home, it does increase the value of your home. the first up in terms of participating in the sf hip program is to call one of our specially trained contractors who can come out to do an energy assessment, to basically look at what some of the measures are

that you could do in your home to see these types of energy savings. this is an apparent factor in the program, because the more energy that you say, the more money that you can receive, up to $7,000. it is here with the percentage of energy that you can save, connected to the rebate that you can get. some of the projects that contribute to energy efficiency that could be part of your home energy upgrade includes adding insulation, air sealing around windows, walls and crawlspaces, upgrading or installing high efficiency heating and cooling systems, as well as a grading a water heater or a boiler. i did want to urge homeowners to take a vintage of these savings now. we're offering up to $7,000 in rebates for energy efficiency. after august 21, it will go down by about $1,000, so there really is reasons to participate in the next five weeks.

ultimately, by helping homeowners make these upgrades, we're working together with the assessor reporters office to ensure that we can meet our carbon reduction goals here in san francisco. we are working to reduce their carbon emissions in the city by 20% below 1990 levels by the end of next year. that is one of the reasons to put together this program, to aggressively how to do energy efficiency in homes throughout san francisco. ultimately, this program, sf hip is a great example of our commitment to visionary and burn the to programs that help to promote social equity, to protect human health, and to leave their way towards a sustainable future. we're working very hard -- we have more direct -- very hard to get where we are, but to set our goals, we need to keep pushing the envelopes thef hip -- we need to continue pushing the envelope. sf hip will help us to do that. thank you. >> thank you. my name is margaret wilson.

i have been a resident of san francisco for eight years. my husband and i bought a house. we did it with my daughter and her husband, and we share an old victorian with my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and their three children. since we bought the house, we have had a lot of maintenance just to repair damage and stuff. but we have been also very conscientiously trying to do environmental upgrades. and we had been a solar city customer. we put solar on our house two years ago and were able to do so with almost no out-of-pocket expense. and we have seen, you know, basically not a reduction in our energy bill, but flat on our

energy bill, and we know that is from solar. so when i received a flier from solar city that announced the energy audits, i talked to my daughter and we decided that we would go and do that right away. so we replied and a requested the energy audit. we had a team of solar city people come into our house and go through the whole house, through the heating, you know, the windows, the drafting, how we used heating and stuff like that. and as a result of that audit, they designed a program for us that included ceiling cracks and weather stripping, reducing its draft from a fireplace by putting something in to block the draft.

replacing in 1950's vintage heater that i had been told in the past was about 50% effective. they replaced it with a new height efficiency furnace, and in doing that, it also had the asbestos removed from the house. i was delighted to get rid of the asbestos, too. that heating system also allows us to better modulate the temperature in the house because it is a multi-story house. it is very hard to keep both floors comfortable. but the system that puts in allows us to better modulate the temperature and keep the house comfortable. also, as part of the energy audit, they identified a very hazardous situation we had with an old stove that is leading carbon monoxide. we planned on replacing dead in the future, but we have now

budgeted to do an immediate replacement of that stove, so they identified a very hazardous situation, and we now have the opportunity to correct that. so i have been very thrilled with the work that solar city did. they also completed the work in a timely manner. the people were very pleasant but there was absolutely no mess left. i am delighted in the looking forward to our energy savings. so thank you. >> i will just say a few words about how solar city. it is one of the leading full- service solar energy efficiency and now electrical vehicle charging providers in the united states, and we're delighted to be working with s the environment and energy agreed california, providing homeowners with incentives to make it easier for them to make energy efficiency and upgrades to their home. we have about 2000 energy efficiency customers in the u.s. and 15,000 solar projects

completed are underway -- or under way. i think margaret wilson as a prime example of a homeowner who has seen comfort and health benefits, in addition to environmental and monetary savings. d want to tell us about some of the rebates from the program? >> absolutely. in addition to the san francisco home improvement program, there's a program called the energy agreed california program, and it is designed to help all want -- homeowners make energy efficiency improvements to the home and offset the cost. up to four thousand dollars for pg&e utility customers available for doing things that you might want to do already, adding insulation or reducing traps in your home, replacing the water europe -- water healeheater. not only do you save energy and money and reduce your current footprint, but you'll be much more comfortable in your home. >> grade, thank you. again, in san francisco, we're

actually a prime target for this program, because the folks who should consider this program the most are folks who are owning older homes. margaret's home was built in the 1880's. we have a lot of homes built in the 1920's and in 1930's. those homes are prime targets for this program in terms of having a leaky windows and older furnaces and water heaters, all the upgrades we would normally do. in addition to this program, we're also going to be working on a green grade. we are encouraging residents to homeowners to do a certification process through our office, where they can actually get a certification to show that their house has gone green. obviously, when people sell those homes or or refinancing those homes, we anticipate that green homes will obviously be more valuable, just like energy- efficient homes of the more

valuable immediately once those improvements are made. let me stop there and see if you have any questions for any of us. >> when do you begin recording this information? >> i think we're looking at the next few months to do that. >> so they will have to come to the city and that you guys know about the improvements -- collect just like through commercial properties and their certification. we're looking to do something similar for san francisco. >> are other municipalities already doing this or is this considered the best practice? >> i am not aware of that. >> and not just going to be a best practice. no other questions? ok, thank you very much.

>> [roll call] commissioners, the first category on the calendar -- items proposed for continuance. item one, proposed for continuance to november 10, 2011. items 2 a and b proposed for

continuance to september 15, 2011. item three, 2011.0523t proposed for continuance to october 20, 2011. item four, kansas 2011. 0533z, zoning map amendments for the washington-broadway special use districts proposed for continuance to october 20, 2011. commissioners, i am not aware of any other item on calendar being proposed for continuance. >> is your microphone on? >> it is, but i was not speaking into it. thank you. commissioner olague: is there

any public comment on items proposed for continuance? seeing none, public comment is closed. commissioners? commissioner miguel? commissioner miguel: on the items on the continuance, -- i move the items on the continuance calendar to the dates specified. >> second. >> thank you, the commissioners. the motion before you is to move continuance of all items on the calendar proposed for continuance to the dates as we have discussed. commissioner antonini: aye. commissioner fong: aye. commissioner moore: aye. commissioner sugaya: aye. commissioner olague: aye. thank you, commissioners. those items have been continued, as discussed. the next calendar is your consent calendar category. the items listed on this category constitute the consent calendar. they are considered to be routine and will be acted upon

by a single roll call vote of the commission. there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of this commission, the public, or staff so request. in that event, the matter will be removed to the calendar and considered as a special item -- separate item at this or a future hearing. again, the items are 5a and b. 5a is a request for conditional use authorization for the expansion of an existing wireless telecommunications facility operated by verizon. the expansion would add six antennas on an existing structure. facilities proposed on a location in one site.

it is a preferred location, as it is a public structure. it is within a public zoning district. 5b, same address, consideration of a motion making findings of consistency with the general plan and priority policy for planning code section 10 1.1. regarding the expansion of an existing facility by adding panels on the existing structure. items 6a and b, request for conditional use authorization for proposed wireless telecommunication facility operated by at&t mobility. facility would include up to a panel for a -- panel antennas mounted on an existing structure and rooftop equipment

cabinet. facilities proposed on a location preference one side, which is a public structure and preferred location in a public zoning district. 6b, same address, consideration of a motion making findings of consistency with the general plan and the priority policies of planning code section one a 1.1 -- 10 1.1 for the installation of the at&t facility consisting of up to eight panel antennas amounted to an existing structure and recover equipment have it. item seven this case 2010.1084c, 730 poultry, request for additional use authorization for a wireless facility operated by at&t mobility -- 730 polk street.

the facility is proposed on a location preference of for your side. it is a preferred location. it is an industrial/commercial side in the neighborhood commercial zoning district and 130-e -anvil district. following public comment, which would remove the items from the consent calendar, these madams -- these matters are in your hands. commissioner olague: is their public comment on the items proposed for consent? if so, the items are proposed at this time -- do you want to speak to this item? well, then, you should come to the microphone and let us know that. >> she did raise her hand before. commissioner olague: i know that. i asked people who have a comment to please come up to the microphone.

that is fine. do not feel nervous, ma'am. it is probably your first time. it is normal to feel nervous. ok. which item would that be? we will pull it from the calendar. polk street? ok. we will discuss it as a regular item. >> [inaudible] commissioner olague: ok, if you raise your hand, i will do this, and we will make sure you know to come to the microphone. is there any additional public comment on any of these items? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> we are pulling items seven from the consent calendar, and you will consider it at the beginning of the regular calendar? ok, thank you. commissioner antonini: maneuver to proves -- a move to approve

items 5a adn b and 6 a and b. >> thank you. commissioner antonini: aye. commissioner fong: aye. commissioner moore: aye. commissioner sugaya: aye. commissioner miguel: aye. commissioner olague: aye. >> thank you, commissioners. those items have been approved as you have directed. we are now at commissioner questions and matters. item eight is consideration of draft minutes from your last meetings of august 4, 2011. following public, and any modifications you may have proposed, we do ask that you approve the draft minutes. commissioner olague: is there any public comment on the draft minutes? seeing none, public comment is closed. commissioner miguel. commissioner miguel: i move adoption of the minutes of

august 11 -- august 4 and august 11. >> second. commissioner moore: i have a, for the next item. >> commissioners, thank you. on the motion for approval of the drachmas for august 4 and august 11. commissioner antonini: aye. commissioner fong: aye. commissioner moore: aye. commissioner sugaya: aye. commissioner miguel: aye. commissioner olague: aye. thank you, commissioners. are there any other commission matters? commissioner moore: i just wanted to bring to the commission's attention magazines of the september issue of "scientific american." title better cities. i strongly recommend that you acquire this magazine and read it. it is not as much about policy, but generally reflections on the city. commissioner antonini: find you. i would like to ask that we

adjourn tonight meeting or today's memory -- today's meeting in memory of a couple of individuals who died in our absence. first is john casper. -- don casper. he was a longtime civil service commissioner, an attorney, a leader in the community columbus day celebrations and active in san francisco politics and tragically was hit by a hit-and- run driver of the russian river on his nightly run that he would take four years and years -- and unfortunately, the individual involved has not been apprehended. there is a reward fund. the second individual was a 22- year old gentleman who was working to we want jobs in an

unusual way to support his wife and two children. he would work at night in a restaurant and state of during the night because he would work as a baker in the morning. he was taking a break between his two jobs, and he was shot and killed because he was mistaken to be a member of a gang, which he was not, as far as we know. fortunately, there has been a reward fund set output wells fargo bank. i think the restaurant will also have an event in his honor. but i think this is totally unacceptable, this kind of behavior in our city or anywhere. hopefully, there will be a reward fund set up in this instance as well because this is a way to stop this, if somebody comes forward and arrests are made. anyway, those are the two individuals i would like to adjourn the meeting in ottawa. commissioner olague: -- >> at

the indoor during the break, if you could be sure to give me the spelling of that name -- at the end or during the break, if you could be sure to give me the spelling of that name. commissioner olague: i wanted to include ini -- in that eric casada passed away during the break. he was a very valuable community of the -- very valuable member of the mission community. he has been sick for a number of years, but he leaves behind a wife. >> thank you. commissioner miguel: over the break, i ended up talking to more people than i thought i would on a break. i had a meeting with the port

regarding their involvement in eight washington and see wall lot 41. i had an interesting conversation with dan on the veterans affairs medical center out at 42nd and comment -- and clement. there was an excellent meeting that i helped share -- chair regarding the market street redesign that is coming up. i met with some people regarding the recreation and open space element of the general plan, particularly in regards to golden gate park. i have met with a number of people on cpmc as well as the

budget analyst on their work with the department. i was updated as to the safeway redesign proposed out at ocean beach as well as a couple of meetings regarding an item that is on our calendar today. commissioner olague: i just wanted to finish my comments. he leaves behind a wife, daughter, and quite a legacy in the mission. he led a lot of mission advocates an activist and really fought hard for everyone across the border or boundary of residence. latino families, lgbtq communities, and he was a valuable member of the district

and community, so it is quite a loss. an irreplaceable loss, really. commissioner sugaya. commissioner sugaya: i would like to echo commissioner olague's sentiments. i was not a personal friend of his, but the only time i think i really saw him here was that commission meetings, and he was always a very forceful advocate for housing and community affairs in the mission district. i think he was also a fair person. i think it is quite appropriate that we adjourn in his memory. other things -- there was an article in the paper about hunters point shipyard and the navy's cleaning process, which i think they are saying at least in the paper would take until at least 2007, but there was another article in the paper that said that hud or one of the federal agencies had granted

some additional money for some money for the project for the corporation to start to move ahead. i assume that the navy clean up the effects only certain parts of the neighborhood. maybe we could have a little short support on where the navy's activities are preventing development from moving ahead. lastly, there was also another article in a different -- you might characterize it progressive -- paper about the twitter deal, so-called, and the fact that in the development of the agreements, there were -- community benefits were not discussed the front or something to that matter, and it was still on the table with respect to a committee or somebody that is supposed to determine what the community benefits would be for various corporations and others coming in to the neighborhood.

since -- who is it? zen somebody or other just moved into mid-market. i wonder what the process is here to talk about community benefits. >> i believe that is something that jane kim's office is working on. >> i will let you know. commissioner sugaya: thank you. commissioner moore: i would ask the director to give us an update about redevelopment and bayview/hunters point, because an article i read seemed to imply that although all the projects were important to us, this will be, because of the change in the development, the last one to be realized. i am very disturbed about hearing as to whether or not what i am seeing and quoting is rumor or whether or not there's factual basis to it. i very much appreciate all of us giving -- getting a thorough update, including how it

attaches to commissioner sugaya 's comment about the cleanup. i understand correctly, it has to be completed prior to any activity on that portion of bayview-hunters point. i think there is a much larger issue including eastern neighborhood, etc., so i think we would all be well informed getting an update from you if you can. commissioner antonini: of in keeping with commissioner sugaya's remarks, it tweaked my memory that i also read the article on hunters point and i talked to the author. i thought he did a really good job, but what it did not specify is that parts of the cleanup are finished and will be ready for development as early as 2012, and those parts include the possible stadium site park area around it and parking areas in whatever parcel that is. i think the comment that

everything was 2017 was a little bit -- that is the finish of everything. he may write a follow-up on that, but i just wanted to clarify that. it was a little confusing to me. commissioner fong: i just wanted to say that i did take a meeting with the buddhist center and did have a meeting with the operator sat a restaurant -- the operators at a restaurant. commissioner olague: i spoke with commissioner borden and a few members of the african- american community, and i believe there is interest in having a hearing to follow up on the task force findings on the out migration of set african- americans from san francisco. we will work on that. commissioner borden is in support of it to have