in 1993, starting in small steps. and you can see six short years ago how we were able to do this between 2000 and 2005. this is amazing to the department. we spoke a little bit about the in kind donation and the volunteer *, and both parks and recreation, there are a lot of possibilities and room to grow. very briefly, we have the entrepreneur iss, with the nine days of service and the local change volunteers, the advocates

and the volunteers in the neighborhood group. they are changing things -- and we also have a concrete knowledge in search of the programs as well. and we have the volunteers who love to come up and have a good time. this is with 150 volunteers and they gave back so late. on any given -- any given saturday, we have over 22 volunteers across the city, with playgrounds and mulching and all of this under the direction of the park staff. on any given day, we have the recreation opportunities, and alive dancing class, and the senior centers where volunteers are meeting.

and they're definitely helping the community. and there is the free environmental program to teach students -- they come out with the traditional and non- traditional environments, where they have a chance to learn what it is to give back, to engage in activities where they are actively learning about vocabulary's and science, and really, how they can come back to contribute. we were able to double this number. we were able to work with over 1000 san francisco unified students, in cases where they could not get out to the parks. and we can thank the internship and the parks for this as well. in terms of the volunteer recognition, we have gone away from things but i was hoping we could go back with the quarterly recognition.

we're also looking for a spring 2012 event, with the port authority. and every single volunteer program, we have a candiey bowlo share resources. and we have strong ties -- working closely with the port authority, also, between the claim team and the department of public works. starting to develop these partnerships with how we share resources. and how we get the work done. i wanted to say, thank you for your volunteers. and if i did not introduce myself -- >> i want to make a comment,

from my capacity working with the national parks service. there is an enormous amount of work involved and if there is any doubt, send back to the volunteers how much we appreciate how they make a big difference. thank you. >> does this take us to the general manager's report for public comment? >> i have a comment on this. there has been a lot of public comment. the dedicated staff did a short trip and although this was a quick presentation, the volunteer team performs a little miracle every day. the amount of a volunteer time,

based on the national parks, this is the pure economic value of $3.70 million, with a multiplier and support. the team does an amazing job and may often have to work during the weekends. this is a great opportunity and they tend more dense than i do, quite a few. the youth stewardship program as a model for the country. teaching them environmental education. i am very proud of them. i want them to hear that from the director. >> is there public comment? >> good afternoon, commissioners.

my name is victoria bell. i am the storage of manager, and our stewardship manager for golden gate park, i am here because ginsberg said to give the volunteers -- i have worked with the park system and she has been such a joy to work with. the organizational structure and how she views the future. this has been in opening and helpful as an organization, with how we will bring stewardship to the next level. the park's alliance is embarking -- we are looking for to deepening our relationship and working with kimberly in the future. i wanted to say thank you and give them a credit that they

deserve. this is the initiative that they have. >> if anyone else would like to make public comment on this item. the public comment is closed. we are now on the general managers' report. >> this has been a long day and you want to get out of here quickly. we have one of our very talented staffers, while she is up here, i want to introduce you to a weekend full of events, where we have the latest parks, we're very excited about this. this is 11:00 a.m., please join us. we partnership -- we partner with the trust for public land, and we have the new state park

and the renovated task force. we have oktoberfest, this saturday. we have this one -- the swim team, this weekend. this is in the very competitive swim meet, and this comes from the bay view. i hope to see all of you out there. last but not least, our human resources director. >> good afternoon. i am the resources director from the parks department and i will try to make this brief. i will not go over the criteria, but joe has been with

this organization since april 10, 1964. he started as the assistant gardener, and has worked over 47 years now, the assistant supervisor and now -- in his first appraisal in 1996, he shows enthusiasm in his work. with excellent knowledge of the applications of standard procedures, with high-quality. this shows the excellent evaluations from today. he was recognized by mayor feinstein for his work. with various groups such as urban forestry, and organizing

volunteers with the original design and tension. he also led the coordination of the up vegetation of the site, and as the manager of the last seven years, the park manager calls in a highly effective assistance. he is dedicated to the park and this gives them the right to serve san francisco. he inspires steady performance from a diverse group of employers, and section 5 as a lasting feature. the team is stronger and more mature and more confident today. show represents a half century

-- and we believe that he should be featured in an article. the shepards with sheep, the hunters who worked for pest managment, and they had to chase the buffalo over the park. on behalf of parks and recreation, congratulations. [applause] >> we have a certificate for you and i also have something for you. from here on out, we will have anniversary pens for those who 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and this tops out at 30, joe. they would not let us make one that said 47 years. on behalf of the department, this is our first 30th

anniversary pen. congratulations. >> somebody take a picture. >> give him 130, 110, 105 -- >> congratulation. >> do not worry. >> we have the game at 8:45 on saturday morning. >> at the risk of irritating my bosses, that includes the general managers' report. >> is there anyone who would like to make public comments on

the general managers' report? seeing none, this item is closed. we are on item 10, general public comment continued. and is there anyone who would like to make general public comment? seeing none, this item is closed. we have item 11, commissioners matters. >> we have soccer games, and i know that the direct -- we direct spectators to the stands. in the past, the parents to watch the soccer games. i know -- i would like for this world to be reconsidered. the parents cannot see the games

from the stands. and i would like to look at this rule. and i know that this -- given that we have had several concerts, i think that if we strictly notify the parents that if they want to spectate, they can watch the game but they can bring food or barbeque, which are the activities that the staff is concerned with. i think this would be a great benefit to the parents to allow for them to spectate and watch their children play on the polo field. along the sidelines as is customary, other than having them set in the bleachers. >> i want to reiterate, my daughter played last weekend.

that field is so huge and it is hard to see and it becomes a little bit difficult when we say that we don't want her damage to me don't have concerts' there. as my colleague points out, if we can force some element, we would be happy to enforce this. >> the general manager -- >> their kids are taller than my kids. >> is there any public comment? public comment is closed. new business? is there any public comment? there is no public comment. public comment is closed. item 13 is communication. and there is no public comment. item 14 is adjournment.

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>> let me read it to you -- this morning, the earth shook and through us from our beds. we were not hurt, just stunned. do you see earth? something shook, and she's looking outside the window to see what else is going on. something would probably do, too? dishes crashed, pots and pans fell. ancestral portraits flew off the walls. we packed up all we could carry. bedding, clothing, food, utensils. that is what happened after the room was shaken. and they called somebody papa.

do you know who that is in chinese? >> grandmother? >> yes, grandmother. that is a grandmother. ok, that is what i call my grandmother, pawpaw. that is kind of fun. mama told us to hurry. where extra layers of clothes and prepare for safety. see, they're all getting ready, because they do not know if the shaking is going to stop. so when the earthquake kids, it is not just for one time sometimes. it lasts for a long time. so they wanted to get out. pawpaw hurried out to seek help and returned with a cart and two kinsmen. carefully and slowly we made our way down the stairs to load the cart with our belongings. this one right here, they all started leaving.

then they tried to put everything in their part to try to move out, out of the way of the year earthquake. in the early dawn, confused and frightened, we gathered at the square. all of chinatown must have been there. has everybody been to the square before in chinatown? it is in the center of san francisco's chinatown. that is where everybody gathers didn't you know that park with the elevator that comes up, and the little bridge that comes over. that is called portsmouth square but that is where they all gathered, and that is where a lot of people will gather, too, if there is a major earthquake in chinatown. you must go to golden gate park, showed the policeman. the city is on fire. go quickly now. dark smoke hurt our eyes. dust filled the air, our mouths

and noses, too. this is where the policeman from way back then told them there was a fire, so they had to go to golden gate park to get away from the fire. the earth shook again. remember what i said? after an earthquake, it is not just once. the earth shook again. we stopped and watched in fear as buildings crumbled around us. pretty scared, huh? older brother, younger brother, and i cleared the path of the cart with our grandparents and our belongings. they did not have cars in those days. the had to have carts to carry people out. they cannot get out fast enough. we were hot and thirsty, so we

shed the extra clothing and drank some cold tea. in the early morning rush to leave, we had not eaten anything. grandmother give us crackers and dried fruit. see that. up the steep hills, across the city, we pushed and pulled the heavy cart. we were trying to get out to, where? golden gate park. right? >> yes. >> all around us, frighten people struggled with loads they cannot leave behind. terrified dogs, cats, and horses joined the people hurrying to safety. a lot of people were scared, even the animals were running around scared. mm-hmm.

until, at last, we were away from the spreading fire is, away from falling buildings. all right. in golden gate park, there was food, water, and tents for shelter. the grandparents, brothers, and i rested and ate. do you see that? they got a little bit of rest. we were safe for now while this city still burned and the earth still shook. what did they live in? they live in tents. what is that one with the cross on it? yeah, the hospital, the medical tent. right, just in case anybody is hurt.

there you go. all right. so that was the story about an earthquake that happened a long time ago. can you guess what year? >> [children making guesses] >> this one was 1906. >> look. it says lee. >> yes, it does. 1906, there was one of the biggest earthquakes here in san francisco, and a lot of people were not prepared. so a lot of people died. after the earthquake, what happened was that not only did the buildings fall them, there was a big fire. and the fire was the thing that killed people the most. most people died because of the

fire. today, we're better prepared. we know how to turn the gas off and stop the fires. we have a good fire department. guess who is here today. our fire chief. the chief of our fire department. who is standing next to the chief? the police chief. that is chief suhr. and he is standing there. next to him we have our department of emergency management deputy coordinator. we're all working together with the school district. hydra mendoza is part of our school board, the president of your school district board. she is working close with the librarians, mr. hendry, and your principal, so we can all learn together of better to protect ourselves during the next earthquake. are you getting ready? are you ready for the fire drill? >> [all] yes.

>> thank you. i want to thank mr. henry for inviting us for this drill. why do we have a fire drill or an earthquake drill? why? that is right. in case the real thing happens. so if we practice what we do, then what happens? >> we get better. >> you get better, exactly. that is what we want to do, get better. and today during the drill, what i want you to think about is if this were to happen while you were at home, what would you do, the same thing? yeah, it would be ducking and covering. cover and -- you practice, too, huh? if you practice, then you will not get nervous when it happens. >> when the alarm is ringing, a

practice, and i stayed low. >> the fire alarm goes on when your mother cooks? wow. probably try to tell her not to frighten many things. -- not to fry too many things. [laughter] >> we're going to get the kids back to their tables so they are ready when the drill happens. kids, can you go back to your desk? >> all right, three, two, one -- go. >> doug, cover, and holdd anduck, -- duck, cover, and hold. >> this is an earthquake drill. i repeat, this is an earthquake drill. please duck, cover, and whole. i repeat, please duck, cover,

and hold. this is an official earthquake drill. please duck, cover, and hold. >> it did the shaking stopped yet? it is a big one, huh? >> ouhave are we doing? >> all clear sign, everyone. >> all clear. >> be careful, be careful. >> watch your heads. >> good job, everyone.

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