bicycle lists as well as the motorists, and any other pedestrian to say? is this a first-come, first- served? do you reserve through a computer? how do you deal with the fact that if it is related to transit, would there be a peak demand, where you have more demand in the morning and evening? how is that going to -- how do you manage that? is it just first-come, first- served? you are out of luck if there is no bike left? >> as i said earlier, as bicycle sharing individual tend to be safer than your average or rogue warrior. in terms of educating users on how to use the bicycles, how to

ride bikes on the street. with our annual members, we will definitely be sending the material. there will be materials on our website. they are limited to pretty much what we can convey to them at the kiosk. but we will have safety information available. helmets is not something you brought up. home and use one not be required for this system. it is not really practical. people who rent bicycles usually rent elements as well, but there is a person there to make sure that the helmet fits, that it is not damaged. short of a vending machine, which could be in development, there is not really a practical way to do it. i think people would be reluctant to put on a home and worn by so many other people. what has been done in other cities is members are offered -- they are steered to a local

retailer for a helmet. you can buy a fully useful helmut for $6. it does not need to be an expensive model. we will make them affordable for those that want to use them. to remark on the incident that happened on the embarcadero. my sense is the collision happened with someone at random and red light and ran into a pedestrian. i do not think that will be your typical bicycle sharing user. a phenomenon that we have seen worldwide, definitely in this country, again, counter intuitively come as the number of cyclists on city streets increase, safety also increases, and definitely in terms of the collision right. what we're also seeing in other cities is the number of overall collisions also go down in

places where you have high bicycle youuse. by inviting more bicycles, you may think that we are inviting more trouble, but time and again, research out there has proved what we call safety in numbers. >> my second question was, is it a first-come first-served or do you reserve? when you go to that station, when you punch whatever do at 80 am station, you have a code or something. how do you actually get the bite? >> i am sure technology exists to reserve the bikes, but my sense is a first-come, first- served basis. in terms of making sure they are available, when they're needed, peak times -- is literally a

balancing act. i think we are fortunate to not be the first city rolling this out and we can learn from other cities. washington, d.c., for example, after a successful rollout, the first wave of expansion was not about putting more bikes on the street, but more stations. we can learn from other cities. we will be hiring a vendor that had done this summer else, so they have all the experience that comes with that. a lot of it is just paying attention and acting quickly. >> any more questions? commissioners? thank you very much. a very exciting program. i am looking forward to the outcome. thank you. >> item 11. new business. >> is there any public comment on new business? >> item 12.

public comment. >> we do have some speaker currents. curtis lynn. >> i represent some of the pier 38 tenants. we are trying to work with the port for a resolution of pier 38 issues to try to save the largest business and job incubator on the west coast. we would like to become the developer of pier 38. we would like to do the following. we would immediately repair all of the code and safety problems. we would deliver the required plans and proposals to the ports. we would enter into a long-term agreement with the port. and we would develop new maritime uses. we have experience, financial capability, and the business

tenants, which means immediate income. we understand there are problems which include code and safety violations, pier apron replacement, bcdc issues, the ada issues, and other issues. we would also consider repairing the 1.2 $5 million loan to the state department of waterways. -- $1.25 million loan to the state department of waterways. >> thank you. >> hello. i represent a lot of petitioners. i started a petition to save pier 38. when i started to mention that it was going to be close, it raised a lot of concern with people. they have been looking at pier 36 for a decade and they are

murren that we are going to end up with another location like that. these are some of the questioner that the petitioners raised. there is a space where the company used to occupy. that space, according to my knowledge, has been done with all of the permits, inspected by the port. the latest rumor i have heard is there are toxic gases trapped in the walls. can you answer what kind of gases you suspect? we had pg&e expect a place for gas leaks and other toxic gases. they could not find anything. another question is why did the port close the rolling door on the south side of the public access area? why did the port direct offenses on the north side to limit public access as well?

another question i have is why the port has done absolutely nothing about safety problems in a timely matter. most of it is easy to fix. the original report came out on august 16, 2011. town hall meetings took place september 11. notice of repairs came out on to the 212011 but the report patrician started to install on a september 26. why did it take 40 days, media attention? those immediate problems needed to be addressed. my question is, are we tenants on the waterfront a casualty of the legal problem that the port has? those are the questions that come up when i speak to

petitioners' spirit it would be nice to have those questions answered. >> thank you. is there any other public comment? ok, no more public comment. can i have a motion to adjourn? >> motion to adjourn. >> second. >> all in favor? aye. meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

>> good afternoon, everybody. i would like to welcome everyone to rickshaw badworks. i am the director of the san francisco office of small business. week -- 85% of san francisco businesses are small businesses. san francisco small businesses are not only excited about the unique opportunities of the america's cup, but they are very excited about the economic opportunities san francisco will

experience in hosting america's cup. mayor lee has understood the importance of maintaining and growing our environment. is due to the vision and leadership that san francisco is becoming known for its dynamic business environment. wally city and the america's cup advanced and authority -- while the city in the america's cup -- america's cup advance in authority, mayor lee has authorized me to add the america's cup to san francisco's rich and the verse business community so they can help the -- make the america's cup truly a san francisco environment. mayor lee: thank you for being there. thank you for hosting this, regina. i see carrie mccullen, our

small business commission, and of course, sfmade. and david chiu. he and my predecessor signed it that close to agreement. there were 11 different plans the city agreed with the event authority to roll out. so, we have done that. is this was part of the rolling out of the workforce plan, and the workforce plan brings life to a promise that is reflected in the america's cup. we're talking about 8000 jobs. $1.4 billion of impact for our city.

the 500,000 people that come here every day -- the yacht owners and the vendors and the businesses -- are going to do this with the kinds of folks better representing right here today, whether you are bookbinding or you have an ipad that needs a cover. we have chocolates. we have apparel. other types of things we want to do. or whether you want environmentally friendly bad. or are rickshaw bag. we have so much to offer. this is just of taste -- a taste not only of bakery goods, but local businesses. we are launching beginning the month of october.

we'll launching a business engagement month -- we are launching a business engagement month. we will use all the best materials to link up and began a very exciting relationship, because that is how we get that $1.4 billion directly impacting our local economies. we will be working with sf made, the small business commission, the human rights commission to certify local small businesses like these to become registered with the events authority and the america's cup -- america's cup organizers. de raise all this wonderful money. already in the first year we are raising the money need to produce a world-class events but i think is going to be here, not

only in 2013, but for many years to come. we are going to do our part. we have to win the race, and then continue doing wonderful things that we do to welcome a lot more people in. i want to make sure you understand we have been planning all these plans, putting together, working with the events authority, the planning department, our small business commission, to put together the details so that the businesses will now we're going to be there for them and not only invite them in, but we're going to continue to get them to engage. the teams are already starting to show up. the visitors are very excited about seeing this great world events have been. they are looking to position

themselves. you know, people, in the morning to start getting their seats -- they're going to be sitting there and eating the muffins or the chocolates. that is starting to happen. a year-and-a-half after the dance, people are staking their claims to the sites they want to be at, the restaurants they want to go to. they are clearing up in their capacity as the san francisco- based company, and they already are getting people who were coming year in anticipation of the event. we already see the excitement it is generating. this is going to be a business- friendly advent. i know that board president

chiu knew this. small businesses will get a chance to get ahold of this great event. in what we're seeing from our local businesses are in the long run they want to be part of a successful city. we going to keep promoting our small businesses. we have 45,000 people here. there are also the many other constant conventions. i want to thank everybody for working on this. we have a portal that starts in october that registers all these

small businesses, and then you will see them where they will be all out and show their wares. thank you. [applause] >> next, i would like to introduce tom houston, the chief operating officer of the america's cup events authority. he is responsible for developing and executing all operations of the 34th america's cup. tom? >> thank you. hello, everybody. thank you for the opportunity. we can demystify what is going on. with a project this big, it is part of what is getting into the community. we can engage are around this

america's cup. there will be two different types of activity discussed. one part will be direct, and the other part will be in direct. one of the key fundamental assets for the america's cup -- we're going to be able to be in front of live spectators. that means that san francisco now will be in amphitheater or a natural stadium to host a competition like this. this kind of exposure, this will be happening for anyone in san francisco. we zebari had the two events at. next spring, in august, we will

have a preview of what is to come. we will return for the full event, the big event that spans over 3 1/2 months. through that process, we believe is critical -- the tool we are launching on americascup.com will be essential. when we need to find a job with tear or and ipod cover maker or a bagmaker -- when we request proposals or we're looking for companies to apply for this opportunity, these things will be on the website there is well. the one thing i'll add -- this is almost our ac connects

concept. it is not only an opportunity for local businesses, but it is also where we will be posting our job opportunities. basically everything we can locally promote. very excited to be here. very excited. thank you, mr. supervisor. [applause] >> and next, i would like to introduce supervisor david chiu, the board president. supervisor chiu: thank you, regina. thank you, mayor lee. last year when former mayor newsom and i were selling to the city and my colleagues on the board the america's cup, we

talked about our opportunity to build one of the most amazing sailing events to one of the most amazing natural amphitheaters in our bay area. this would not only revitalize our waterfront, but this is a $1.4 billion economic opportunity. need to make sure this is a tide that will lift all of our boats. this is why it is so special. i want to acknowledge my colleague from sf made. we have over 200 recently- created manufacturing companies. i do not usually put this in

front of the cameras, but it is here today. this company is an example of what need to do for the 21st century economy. unfortunately, mark white is in jury duty right now, but i am going to talk about rickshaw for a moment. the workers in the back -- 12 years ago, the workers might have been paid less than the minimum wage, making teachers that would sell for a couple bucks. here they get a healthy living wage with health benefits making? sadr $50, $60 a pop. this is a $70 back. right. we are moving things forward, to

do what we need to do under mayor lee's leadership. we're doing everything we can to promote all the businesses and any city of san francisco. i want to think the city for coming together around this. thank you very much. >> next, i would like to introduce the director of sf made. >> the first thing i want to stay is two things. i want to applaud our leadership.

it is amazing that we have had the foresight to see such an opportunity. it is so awesome when we look at events and relations form, often companies -- these are not things we think about in terms of the local economy. we of a chance to do something pretty innovative here. we are really thinking about how can our local manufacturing sector all be part of the narrative. this can be the purchasing power for the city. i also, frankly, want to commend the america's cup event authority. they have over 230 manufacturers. i think not only you'll find we have this incredible resource of

products and design and quality, but combin and the sf made brand, it will be an enhancement to the event and the experience. on behalf of the manufacturing sector, thank you. thank you. i also -- >> i also want to thank our local manufacturers who are here. sara gray metal smithing, cardoza james binding, magnolia bring -- brewing. thank you for being here. we're now going to go on a tour. >> all rights.

a hundred kids actively participating in our programming. it doesn't stop here, we're continuing the moum