tonight. it is -- although the office uses recycled paper, it is a lot of paper. i would like the commission consider bringing your laptop so we can reduce our paper load and be environmentally correct and have it electronically to those commissioners who don't have a laptop, i'm sure the staff will print you a copy. i'm going to ask this to be an agenda item. commissioner newlin: item 7 -- go ahead. >> whenever you guys have your clients, could you make sure we get things wired to this public neighborhood meetings they are supposed to be having. they would like to attend and meet with them, us neighborhood representatives.

and then i believe we are trying to schedule a retreat and have a conversation about dates. i did talk to the venue. >> could i say for the record that i'm excited about being on the board and working with all of you. so i think -- i don't want to be the overeager rookie. if there is any more i can do to be out in the community and understand the issues that you all are dealing with in the public as well as with the commission, i'm more than happy to do that. thank you. >> we are happy to have you. commissioner newlin: we enjoyed your comments and you got into it and hopefully we won't have to worry about having a quorum every week.

item 7, new items? >> this is where i talk to make sure in february, the first meeting of february, i give my broadway presentation. i want to make sure that's on there. and is it true next week, we will introduce an action item for -- ok. commissioner newlin: are we going to skip the executive director's report. >> how about the minutes? can we get that out of the way? >> i'm not going to mention my report at all. you have it in there and go ahead and look at it and i'm going to make one quick comment and shout outi'm wearing this mohawk in showing support for a brave little boy named james who was diagnosed with cancer last

week who is sporting a mohawk as he sits in the hospital. james, get better. >> gosh! commissioner newlin: we'll do the minutes next time. i got to get going. this concludes the january 10 meeting, 2012 of the entertainment commission. i will be in palm springs for the next meeting. first one i miss in two years, but i want a full report on how commissioner joseph runs things in my absence. adjourned at 10:34 >> hello.

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>> welcome to culture wire. we will look at the latest and greatest public art project. recently, the airport unveiled the new state of the art terminal. let's take a look.

the new terminal service and american airlines and virgin america was designed by a world- renowned architecture's firm. originally built in 1954, the building underwent massive renovation to become the first registered terminal and one of the must modern and sustainable terminals and the united states. the public art program continues its 30-year legacy of integrating art into the airport environment with the addition of five new commissions that are as bold and dynamic as the new building. >> this project was completed in record time, and we were able to integrate the artist's early enough in the process that they could work with the architect said that the work that is completed is the work that really helps complement and

instill the space as opposed to being tucked away in a corner. >> be experience begins with the glass facades that was designed with over 120 laminated glass panels. it captures the experience of being under or over clouds when flying in a plane. depending on the distance or point of view, it can appear clear for more abstract and atmospheric. the subtle colors change gradually depending on the light and the time of day. >> i wanted to create an art work that looks over time as well as working on in the first glance. the first time you come here, you may not see a. but you may be able to see one side over the other. it features a couple of

suspended sculptures. each was created out of a series of flat plains run parallel to each other and constructed of steel tubing. >> it is made up of these strata. as the light starts to shift, there is a real sense that there is a dynamism. >> it gives the illusion that this cultures might be fragments of a larger, mysterious mass. >> the environmental artwork livens it with color, light, and the movement. three large woven soldiers are suspended. these are activated by custom air flow program. >> i channeled air flow into each of these forms that makes

it move ever so slightly. and it is beating like a heart. if-0 when as of the forces of nature moving around us every second. >> shadow patterns reflect the shapes of the hanging sculptures. the new terminal also features a children's play areas. both of the market the exploratory n.y. -- exploratorium. the offer travelers of all ages a playful oasis. using high quality plywood, they created henches shaped like a bird wings that double as musical instruments. serving as a backdrop is a mural featuring images of local birds

and san francisco's famous skyline. >> in the line between that is so natural, you can see birds and be in complete wilderness. i really like that about this. you could maybe get a little snapshot of what they are expecting. >> it is an interactive, keck sculpture that is interacted with by the visitor. >> they are a lot about and they fall down the belt. it moves the belt up, and if you turn that faster, the butterflies fall in the move of words. >> the art reflect the commission's commitment to acquiring the best work from the bay area and beyond.

in addition to the five new commissions, 20 artworks that were already in the airport collection were reinstalled. some of which were historically cited in the terminal. it includes major sculptures by the international artists. as a collection, these art works tell the story of the vibrant arts scene in the early 1960's through the mid-1980s's. the illustrate san francisco's cultural center and a place of innovation that is recognized and the love throughout the world. one of the highlights is a series of three left tapestries. they are on view after being in storage for 20 years. these tapestries representing various gardens. from his years of living in san francisco.

hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and whilst dahlias in rich, deep shades as they make their way to the baggage area. they can access behind-the- scenes information and interviews with the artist through an audio to work. it features archival audio as well as interviews with living artists. he can be accessed on site by dialing the telephone numbers located near the artwork or by visiting the commission's web site. the public art speaks volumes of san francisco as a world-class city with world-class art and culture. for more information, visit

president chiu: good afternoon, welcome to the san francisco board of supervisors meeting for of january 10, 2012. clerk, could you please call the roll? >> supervisor avalos.

present. supervisor campos, present. president chiu, present. supervisor chu, present. supervisor cohen, present. supervisor elsbernd, present. supervisor farrell, a present. supervisor kim, present. supervisor mar, present. supervisor olague, present. welcome to the board. supervisor wiener, president. mr. president, all members are present. president chiu: i want to welcome our newest supervisor colleague. why don't we say the pledge of allegiance?

"i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." president chiu: you should have colleagues of our board meeting minutes. could i have a motion to approve? motion by supervisor farrell, seconded by supervisor kim. those minutes are approved. are there any communications? >> i have one. on december 19, 2011, the mayor submitted his feet out of an ordinance on march -- amending the park code. the board this is jurisdiction on january 18. the air -- item has been agenda isized as item 11. first item of business as the formal policy discussion between the mayor and members of the board. the mayor may address the board initially for five minutes. the president will recognize

supervisors from districts 1, 3, 7, 9, and 11 who will present their questions and discussion shall not exceed five minutes per supervisor. public comment will take place during general public comment. president chiu: thank you. welcome back, mr. mayor. we will see if you have anything he would like to say to the board before starting with questions. >> happy new year to members of the board and public. thank you. i am looking forward to working with each and every one of the and looking up -- forward to rolling up our sleeves and getting things done. i also want to thank the members of the board before attending the inaugural events this package -- past weekend. it was good to see there. i want to restate and reiterate our cooperation for years to come to keep moving our cities' board. you might have heard in my speech that i mentioned question time. on sunday i said it might not be the most exciting part our day

but as long as we're working together on substantive matters for the city, i am happy and we're all going to be happy. one thing before we start this month question and answer session. i want to take a moment and make a special welcome on my behalf to the supervisor, christine delontola. she has a record of fighting to improve the lives of countless san franciscans. here experience as an advocate for low-income tenants and persons with disabilities as well as before the lgbtq youth will do -- serve as well. thank you for answering the call to service and stepping up for air district and all the people of san francisco. i know we have important policy items before us. without delay, let's go to work. president chiu: the first question of the day will be asked from our colleague from

district 1, supervisor mar. >> many corridors are struggling with vacant storefronts as well as the loss of long standing businesses. we're working with the office of economic and workforce development to save the balboa theater from going under. the balboa theater is an important anchor of business and one of the few remaining independent theaters. small businesses are the biggest job producers in our city. i believe helping them stay afloat should be one of our highest priorities. can you articulate specific plans or programs that you're a ministration intends to implement in the coming year that will help our struggling small businesses? >> thank you for that question. i know you paid consistent attention to community theaters in your district. small businesses including

theaters like the balboa are the backbone of our economy. i have been explicit in line jobs plan about the intention to establish and expand programs that are specifically aimed at assisting small businesses. one example is the invest in neighborhoods initiative which will have a direct, meaningful -- direct meaningful resources to the neighborhoods and districts that need them the most. i have spoken about these initiatives here and i doubt this will be the last time. another example is the jobs squad which will enable city staff to get out of city hall and work full-time in the city's neighborhood districts, offering assistance and advice to small businesses to cut through red tape and start creating jobs. i will be announcing the specific details within the next several weeks and i and my proposed budget later this year.

in the case of the balboa theater, we have been able to take advantage of the san francisco shines program to make a grant. the theater for assaad is in the process of being renewed. we are hopeful that this upgrade will enable businesses to stay afloat. thus preserving these crucial neighborhood jobs. the sf shines program is one of several financing tools that the city offers to neighborhood businesses. we also have the small business revolving loan funds and the section 108 loan program for larger projects. the sf shines and roblin loans fund are out of money and need to be recapitalized. in the coming weeks, i will propose an expansion of these financing tools to increase our capacity to launch and strengthen small businesses in

neighborhoods around the city. i look forward to your partnership on this and other programs for small businesses. thank you. >president chiu: i will ask the next question which has to do with affordable housing. in light of the recent supreme court decision, what is your vision for creating such housing in san francisco? will you support the housing bond or some other dedicated source of revenue? will you streamline and consolidate the agencies involved including the mayor's office on housing, the housing authority, along with the functions of from the soon to be dismantled redevelopment agency? what direction should we take inclusionary housing? >> this has been a a question on the forefront of my mind and i've been trying to answer since the moment we got the bad news from the california state supreme court. please forgive me in advance if

i take more than five minutes. this is a very complex issue. on december 29, 2011, the court issued a ruling that will dissolve all local redevelopment agency's effective february 1. it will not allow the city to a lack continue -- to continue its agency by making additional payments. the decision is final. under assembly bill 26 on february 1, the city will automatically assume most of the agency's assets and surviving enforceable obligations. unless the city were to elect to opt out, which we do not intend to do. rather, from -- by february one, the city must affirmatively opt in to accept the transfer of the agency's affordable housing assets and responsibilities which we do intend to do. as the city prepares for the agency's imminent dissolution, the following are my immediate policy and action priorities.

these priorities will guide my administration's actions as we prepare for the dissolution of the san francisco redevelopment agency. as we plan for creating a post- the solution successor agency, we must continue moving forward without delay on approve projects. mission bay north and south, the hunters point shipyard and candlestick point projects, and transbay. we have existing contractual obligations and attend -- intend to use tax increments for infrastructure and affordable housing. we must also maximize state and federal matching dollars. moving forward, we must prioritize redevelopment agency projects and programs receiving state and federal matching dollars that maximize the leveraging of our local investment. we will also keep working toward our affordable housing goals. the redevelopment agency has been the single largest source

of affordable and workforce housing for san francisco. i am committed to adopting and moving for the existing affordable housing goals and commitment of the agency by transferring these functions and assets to the mayor's office of housing and seeking to preserve the full balance in the agency's low and moderate housing and come fund for that purpose. to continue this critical work, we're going to need new tools to replace redevelopment. we are committed to working with our partners across the state to create the tool. i am committed to a new local toole, the finance -- to finance affordable housing. as we announced my administration will establish to -- a housing trust fund to insure we have a local, a permanent source of funding for affordable housing. last but not least, we will continue to promote workforce development and neighborhood revitalization. the redevelopment agency played

a critical role in supporting work force and local hire programs as well as revitalizing communities on a neighborhood scale. i am committed to finding a way for the city to pursue a comparable workforce development and local hire programs, small business support, corridor facade improvement, public rail improvements and similar activities. today, i will be introducing a resolution to help move these goals for. i want to thank supervisor malia cohen for agreeing to be the sponsor of this resolution. i want to thank supervisors kim and olague for agreeing to co- sponsor the resolution. we can ensure these critical functions continue. to ensure expeditious and professional level of oversight for the ongoing redevelopment successor duties of the city, i will also forward to you the nominations of life for candidates to the oversight

board. which the state requires us to form for the purpose of overseeing the successor agency and for your confirmation. these nominees consist of john ram of planning, olson lee, nadia sessa, and bob muscat. i have been informed that chancellor griffin from the city college of san francisco intends to ford linda -- forward linda mcknight. superintendent carlos garcia will be appointing nancy waymeck. finally, the last appointing authority will be making an appointment soon. president chiu: