direct access through the garage. but there is a pedestrian entrance. commissioner antonini: there is no other entrance into their? -- there? the have to go into the garage, and from there into the unit? >> correct. commissioner antonini: as long as that is consistent. i did not want to do an nsr on this space. >> they have an interior connection. commissioner antonini: mention was made of the windows. i hope the windows would be contexture with the neighborhood and of the quality be specified. >> that are identified as a would sash. -- they are identified as a wood

sah, aluminum-clad wood trim. commissioner moore: the building as it is proposed, and we might all have other ideas of what it should be, is fully compliant, correct? >> correct. commissioner moore: that spirit is somewhat not in our purview to discuss how someone wants to lay out his interiors and get in and out of his building. what we should be concerned about is how this building presents itself to the outside, given that we have the normal dimensions of a lot. the expansion goes to the rear. the only thing, although that is not the purview of this commission either, i would encourage the owner why he built -- while he built the addition

to find a better way to have the building meet the side street. since it is a corner lot and at this moment it is basically a rutted, and landscaped -- un- landscaped space, and it is illegal to park a car on unimproved property -- >> may i interrupt? commissioner moore: i am not asking you to. in a minute, i may choose to. perhaps that might have been an explanation for the adjoining neighbor to make it a more inviting treatment of the corner. some green, some plants inside the set back. make it a softer thing. i can get into whether i like the elevation with the way the windows run. i would have other design ideas, but i am not asking for that now. right now, if you would not mind

stepping up to the deck -- the electorate. -- lectern. would you listen to what i am asking, please? do you have any sketch ideas of how you want to treat the side? is there an idea of a fence? is there an idea of a garden? you cannot parking car on there. -- park a car on there. >> officially, that is part of the street. nobody should part here. i do not know where that car comes from. commissioner moore: indeed, i think you might have to ask as the owner that that be taken care of by someone. i am glad you are explaining that. i think it would be helpful for you to have a better building the would not look that way.

perhaps there needs to be some grass or bushes in there to help you. i would strongly support that. i greatly appreciate you explain that to me. -- explaining that to me. we will try to find somebody to attend to that anyway. i am in support of this building expansion. i suggest we do not take d.r. and approve it as is. that is a motion. commissioner borden: second. commissioner moore: i just made a motion that we approved as is, advising the department to help this no man's land. >> we can bring that up with the department of public works. commissioner borden: i seconded it. commissioner antonini: you know,

we don't necessarily have to comment on an existing structure when an addition is being made. our review is on the addition. however, we look at the general neighborhood context and make suggestions as to what would be possible to make this fit a little bit better into their. -- into there. although it is not what the d.r. was filed on, neighborhood context is always important, and maybe we could do things to make it a little bit pleasant. commissioner moore: if i am correct, i think the applicant was describing that the shingles would be redone, which i think would really upgrade the overall impression of the building. old and new would not look in stark contrast. that is my hope, that that is properly done.

i do not think there will be shingles anywhere. commissioner moore: that -- commissioner antonini: that is what i heard, that there would be stucco. comissiomer sugaya: will the architect comment on the siding? you are indicating redwood siding on the facility. have you priced it lately? >> um -- i think that is -- no, we haven't. comissiomer sugaya: thank you. commissioner moore: if we are approving in building with

redwood siding and that has not been priced, we are talking about very expensive material. in the event we are approving something which because of cost would not be achievable, what guarantees do we have but we do not find some other material which is really not in the spirit of what we are approving? >> we are looking to take a step back. if the commission went so far as to bring it back to the commission before we were to take a drastic step -- if they were to change from redwood siding to something comparable, perhaps pressed a little bit more reasonable -- i cannot think of a typical material right now.

if there was a change, it would most likely make the entire building stucco, as opposed to having sighting on the upper floor -- siding on the upper floor, rather than to come in with another material. commissioner moore: i know you do not design many residential buildings, but i am put on notice with commissioner sugaya asking a very reasonable question because of the high cost of redwood. it is an endangered species and hardly in stock anymore. the designer might put the owner himself in a difficult position, not being able to deliver this material. >> that is a possibility.

you could take that into consideration as you design the structure, so you do not have to come back with changes midway and when you are in the middle of construction. the approval is for this structure, which will approve plans with redwood siding. it could be returned to the commission. commissioner moore: the approval contains that obligation, based on the discussion this commission is having. there has to be an equal understanding of what the conditions are. >> to understand that if there are changes, it is possible you would have to return to the commission.

commissioner moore: and it is not just the side. it is the entire building. comissiomer sugaya: commissioner moore: is there any additional comment? that is what we are asking you. >> the commission would like to specify that the entire building be clad in redwood as opposed to partially stucco. >> the plans that we have that we are approving show the material. that is what the material --

that is what is being approved. down the line, there is a change, it is possible that it would have to come back to the commission. >> [speaking foreign language] commissioner moore: could you come to the microphone and said that into the microphone? -- say that into the microphone? i think it would help us to repeat that as part of the

motion. we're operating between two languages. there has been a commitment of the interpretation that building will be delivered entirely clad in redwood. >> the upper floor. according to this design. the upper floor is redwood, the stucco. commissioner moore: not just abortion. -- a portion. >> as depicted on these plans. >> the motion on the floor is four to not take any approved project as approved with the upper portion clad in redwood. on that motion, commissioner antonini, aye. commissioner borden, aye. commissioner moore, aye.

sequoyah -- commissioner sugaya, no. you are at general public comment. members of the public may address you to -- up to three minutes? >> is there any public comment? seeing none, the meeting is adjourned.

>> the evening, and welcome to -- 2012. this is the regular board meeting of the board of education, tuesday, january 10, and this is now called to order. >> ms. mendoza/

? maufas? maurasi? ms. wynn? mr. yee? and mrs. tom? i pledge allegiance to the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

>> the special school facilities tax, with the greatest district in california, and the teacher's act that led to $2 billion in critical support to our schools. mr. helman was in the every child a-- can learn foundation.

we can't forget his annual three-day event. a dedicated concert for students to enjoy and celebrate bluegrass music. to quote him in an interview with forbes magazine, what does move me is the philanthropic stuff. giving does move me. part of it is selfish and it is fun to be appreciated. it goes without saying that hsi is gracious contributions to public education have made it grow by encouraging participation, throughout the city and beyond. we will always remember him with

respect and admiration. we express condolences to the helman family, but celebrate the contributions he's given. warren, you will be deeply missed. i am surprised i got through that. the special order of business. do any board members want to say anything? >> we had the chance to maek ke remarks about warren, whe nwe passed the resolution of the renaming of speedway meadow to helman hollow. he knew about that.

he was a friend and we'll miss him, personally. he was a unique philanthropist. they should learn he gave because he saw need. he always said to us, "what do you need?" thsi iis is different.

>> before we have -- i would like to take this point of personal privilege, to thank everyone for your support during my term as the president of the board of education. students and families and teachers -- and community partners. we all work hard to make public education our priority, to be successful. and although the state budget extremely difficult to adequately provide all that our children deserve, i want to highlight many of our accomplishments. this made me proud to serve as your president. we started with the newly- appointed mayor, and now, officially elected. merely is an education advocate. we're happy to have a city leader who supports public education. we have a new program in the mission with one of the step,

and provided 12,000 free monthly meeting passes. we held the first fresco day for 3500 public high school students to visit across the city -- and renamed burnett child development center, after the district's first african- american female principle. the state superintendent had a plan for the schools -- and we have the honor of being part of the transition team. we adopted this for the middle school assignments, working closely to work with those ninth and 10th graders to get -- who did not get through their class as. the annual enrollment showcase of every sentence is go public

school was another success. we opened a solar-powered facility, at john o'connell high school. we successfully passed proposition day, a $531 million bond, to upgrade the 140 million san francisco schools. -- 140 cents francisco schools. we were -- we received a great news that we had the -- we celebrated 75 and 100 year anniversaries for cleveland and marina. and we tried to support the occupy san francisco movement. we received a $3 million grant, from the core collector -- core curriculum, and another

successful retreat where we tackled the most pressing issues and we addressed our own budget, committing to the continued work together for our students and families. i want to personally thank each and every one of my colleagues on the board, including our student delegates. and to susan vesester and debbie for keeping us on track, and carlos, for giving our kids what they deserve and leading the school district with confidence, commitment, nad and a great sense of humor. and a big thank-you to the hard- working staff. you each got the message, we don't have time to waste. we need leaders with passion

to help move the needle. i just want to thank you for trusting us to represent you and allow me to serve as the president of the san francisco board of education. thank you. [applause] at this time i would like to open up the election of officers. and as a reminder, a second vote is not needed for nomination. and it is not permitted to vote for yourself. you will be voting by name and if there is more than one nomination, you'll be voting by name if there is more than one nomination. i declare nominations are now

open, for the office of the board of education for the year 2012. commissioner? >> i would like to nominate norman yee. >> he has been nominated. are there any other nominations. seeing none, i declare nominations are close. commissioner norman yee has been nominated. ms. casco? >> i move that we elect commissioner yee without a vote. >> sure. unless everyone would like to vote. >> seconded. >> by acclaimation, we would like to -- put forward the nomination.

and if there is no objection, -- i would like to say that norman yee has been elected to the board of education presidency for the year 2012. i feel better. i declare the nominations are now open for the office of vice president of the board of education. and are there any nominations? >> i nominate rachel norton. >> are there any other nominations for vice president? i