of construction contract for the lafayette park renovation project. lafayette park is one of the parts being renovated under the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond. we are recommending that you wore this contract of landscaping and construction, as well as two other actions, which are to relieve construction and builders from their bids. this project was advertised for construction in january. we opened bids on very 22. after the bids were opened, we received two protests, two requests for relief of the contract. therefore, we were unable to come to the capital committee

with the recommendation at their meeting last week. that is why this item is before you today. since that time, the department of public works has completed their review in repaired to make a recommendation to you on this matter. the first is the relief of the bids. we are recommending that this commission believes the two bidders because they did provide documentation that they had made a clerical error in their bid. this is not surprising since this package was a very complicated package which included not only a basted with multiple lines, but also 12 alternates that were involved with the enhancement to the playground, which is described in the bid package. with the relief of the bids, only one of the two protests

would be applied. we review the protest of the bid and determined it was not significant, and that we have denied that protest and are now recommending that the bid be found to be the lowest responsible bidder. therefore, we are hopeful you will award the contract to bauman today and allow the project to move forward. we are prepared to begin construction in may. this is a 10-month construction period. we anticipate having the park opened in march 2013. one other item associated with this project, which i wanted to give you an update on. we do have a partnership with the friends of lafayette park playground to fund the enhancements to the playground. in the bid package there were 10 playground enhancements, and we

will be before you within the next two months with a gift from the friends of lafayette park playground, in order to find, if not all, a large number of the enhancements to the program. that concludes my report. happy to answer any questions. >> is there any public comments on this item? being none, public comment is closed. >> entertain a motion? moved. seconded. all in favor? unanimous. thank you. >> item 12 open space contingency reserve fund. sunnyside playground club house. >> good morning, a capital improvement program. this is an expenditure of the reserve fund. we made a presentation a few weeks back to the capital committee which they approved.

what we are looking for, it was a request from the friends and neighbors of the sunnyside playground to renovate a small storage space underneath the club house which is adjacent to the renovated plaza at that facility. currently, it houses miscellaneous equipment. they requested that the modified into a kitchenette to support the plaza space. it could be programmed and functions as a venue for birthday parties and other activities. in your packet, who on the back page, you see a rough sketch of that. we will be using our job order contract system to complete this work. proposal from synergy for 33,006 and $45. that will allow us to complete the minor renovations to the space.

this will be carved into two spots. one will remain a storage space for our operation vote in the field and then the other space will be utilized as the small kitchenette space. >> thank you. >> is there any public comment on this item? please come forward. good morning, commissioners. >> on behalf of the sunnis are part families and neighbors who have been representing, for over 20 years, and dedication to the neighborhood park, we ask that you approve this unique addition to the already successful and renovation. we thank the capital committee and especially commissioner buell for launching the solution. the plaza concept surfaced about 15 years ago when the community was dreaming about a renovated

sunnyside park. of primary interest was reflecting a long cultural history in the neighborhood who wanted a gathering place in the neighborhood known as la plaza. a small room was included in the renovation providing access to utilities so that hon beverages and simple food service is possible. specific two outdoor events, sunnyside's plaza is less formal but would provide similar convenience. here is an opportunity to have a sense of being in the community within earshot of children, yet far enough away to create a serene environment. the plaza is of particular interest to the adult, teens, and civic groups in the neighborhood. the proper room when an appellee appointed plaza and a marketable addition to the parks portfolio for residents who would not choose to hold a party and the part can now enjoy being outdoors.

picnic tables in the middle of a field are not always everyone's preference for holding a special gathering. the process of choosing how to spend this surplus of capital dollars was very long. we had numerous large community, smaller advocacy planning, neighborhood associations, and department meetings. every idea was explored. lists were prioritized. in the end, some ideas were excluded by the department and the remaining community choices were always included at the top. even the best of planning processes, not everyone agrees, but in the end, we understand how we got where we are. some insisted on including things that were -- like portable toys or things that would need tearing out, already renovated things, like a small field, which did not want. we think we have a legitimate

collection of people in the department who are supportive of this idea and are looking forward to holding their community group of men sit there in a more sophisticated environment. we are very excited about this. we thank you and invite you in advance to our first party. we will have shish kabob and my special lemonade. >> is there anyone else that might to make public comment? bill? >> i just wanted to thank commission buell and lee for listening to us. i just really appreciate the fact that this has been followed through to its conclusion. i look forward to its completion.

we have been here before. i just hope that it is now finished and we can enjoy it. >> thank you. >> is there any other public comment? and being none, public comment is closed. >> commissioners? >> move, seconded. all those in favor? it is unanimous. >> item 13, general public comment continued. is there anyone that wants to make the general public, and that has not already done so? >> this is a problem that i was not aware of in our neighborhood until we were preparing for the concert last friday night at the sunnyside conservatory. i am waiting because i'm trail

was parking her car across the street. as a major she got across safely, and there was a group of skateboarders coming down monterey. i was amazed at the noise they were making and the fact that the first time through, i counted six people in both lanes. the pact and it was 6:00, it was rush hour did not deter them. then there were more coming. eventually, i counted 13 kids on skateboards skating between cars, between buses. i know there is a skateboard park planned for the corner of san jose and ocean. i am really hopeful that that will draw people to a safe

environment where they are not arguing with buses and cars at 6:00 in the evening. i have to confess, perhaps that is a wild wish, but i was just amazed. i was at the bart station. i had never seen them. it was as loud as motorcycles and certainly a lot more dangerous. when you are propelling yourself down, and a bump in the road means that you can go sideways. even if the car was inclined to slow down and stop for you, it would have been somebody seriously hurt. i just want to bring that up. i know the solution is in the works. if there is anything you can do to facilitate that happening sooner rather than later, there

are lives that are at stake. thank you. >> is there anyone else who would like to make general public comment? being done, this item is closed. item 14. commissioner's matters. >> commissioner lee. >> i am sorry i got here late i wanted to commend the general manager on a very successful ping pong tournament, table tennis, that was held at the county fairgrounds -- county fair building. we had a professional tournament for two days. some of the best players in the country were there, including an olympic hopeful from the bay area, and barney read.

it was just amazing to go to the building and to see all of the tables set up, people, five years old up to 95 years old playing ping-pong. we also had disabled people, people in wheelchairs', and it was a tremendous sight to behold that we were doing this. this is the second tournament we have held. the first was last year. this is a sport that is really taking off commack and it has always been a big sport in the asian-american community, but it is expanding beyond, particularly among the senior population, because it is a sport seniors can play late into life and it helps their conative abilities and keeps their hand eye coordination active and

engaged. i would like to see more of these events be held by rec and park and that we should consider for commissioners matters possibly having another tournament at the opening of the chinese recreation center now known as betty hong recreation center. that would be a great way to celebrate a new recreation center. perhaps this is something we can discuss further at a later meeting. >> thank you. >> are there any other commissioners? public comment on this item? and being none, public comment is closed. item 15. new business, agenda settings. is there any public comment?

the none, public comment is closed. 16 is communications. is there any public comment? being none, public comment is closed. item 17, adjourn. >> i believe we want to adjourn in the memory of carter church. we will know that in the record and entertain the motion. move, seconded. all those in favor? thank you very much.

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beatty their chest onstage. >> she was energized by the scene and proved up with other girls who wanted their voices to be heard. touring the country and sharing gen-x 7 as a. her mainstream reputation grew with her novel. theses san francisco public library took notice and asked her if she would begin carrying a monthly reading series based on her community. >> a lot of the raiders that i work with our like underground writers. they're just coming at publishing and at being a writer from this underground way. coming in to the library is awesome. very good for the library to show this writing community that they are welcome.

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core group of people who come every month. their ages and very. we definitely have some folks who are straight. >> the loyal audience has allowed michelle to take more chances with the monthly lineup. established authors bring in an older audience. younker authors bring in their friends from the community who might be bringing in an older author. >> raider has provided a stage for more than 400 writers. it ranges from fiction to academics stories to academic stories this service the underground of queer fell, history, or culture. >> and there are so many different literary circles in san francisco.

i have been programming this reading series for nine years. and i still have a huge list on my computer of people i need to carry into this. >> the supportive audience has allowed michele to try new experiment this year, the radar book club. a deep explorationer of a single work. after the talk, she bounces on stage to jump-start the q&a. less charlie rose and more carson daly. >> san francisco is consistently ranked as one of the most literate cities in the united states. multiple reading events are happening every night of the year, competing against a big names like city arts and lectures. radar was voted the winner of these san francisco contest. after two decades of working for

free, michelle is able to make radar her full-time job. >> i am a right to myself, but i feel like my work in this world is eagerly to bring writers together and to produce literary events. if i was only doing my own work, i would not be happy. it is, like throwing a party or a dinner party. i can match that person with that person. it is really fun for me. it is nerve wracking during the actual readings. i hope everyone is good. i hope the audience likes them. i hope everybody shows up. but everything works out. at the end of the reading, everyone is happy. ♪

captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- supervisor elsbernd: good morning. welcome to the city operations in neighborhood services committee meeting. we start the meeting with a motion to excuse supervisor chu. >> move to excuse supervisor chu. supervisor elsbernd: taken of that objection. madam clerk, please read item number one. >> item number one. hearing to consider that the issuance of a type 20 off-sale beer and wine license to 1749 union street, to lorrie hoel for wine's about you, will serve the

public convenience and necessity of the people of the city and county of san francisco. supervisor elsbernd: thank you, madam clerk. inspector, welcome. >> i am ready. good morning. the african has applied for an application with the department of africa -- department of of all and beverage control for 1749 union st., located between octavia and gulf of st.. the applicant originally applied for a type 42 on sale beer and wine permit any type 20 off sale beer and wine. after receiving multiple complaints, the wrist -- they withdrew the application for type 22 with abc. the applicant's plan that hours

of operation is 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily. there is no opposition from northern station. the applicant premise is not located in a high crime area. it is located in an undue concentration area. at the time of this report, dated march 5, 2012, there were two documented letters of protest. march 8, 2012, i received notice that both of those protests since withdrew their protest. there is no record of support, and a l u recommends approval with following conditions. one, sales of alcoholic beverage to be permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. no. 2, no noise shall be audible beyond the area under the control of the licensee as defined in the abc 257.

three, no person under the age of 21 shall sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. four, petitioners shall not make structural changes in the premise interior without prior written approval from the department. 5, the sale of beer or malt beverages in quantities of 16 ounces, 22 ounces, 32 ounces, worth 40 ounces, or similar size containers, is prohibited. 6, the petitioner shall utilize surveillance and recording equipment that is able to view all exit and entrance points of the exterior of the premises. this electronic surveillance recording shall be operational at all times that the premises is open to the public. said the electronic recording shall be maintained for no less than 72 hours and shall be made available to the department upon

demand. thank you. supervisor elsbernd: is there any public comment on this item? seeing no one, public comment is closed. supervisor olague: seconded. supervisor elsbernd: taken without objection, move forward without limitation. madam clerk, please read item number two. >> item number two. hearing to consider that the transfer of a type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 2339- 3rd street to 351california street, to landmark retail group for cvs phamarcy, will serve the public convenience and necessity of the people of the city and county of san francisco. supervisor elsbernd: thank you, madam clerk. inspector? >> the applicant has applied with an application for the california department of alcoholic beverage control, seeking a type 20 of sell beer and wine license 4351 california

st., located at the southeast corner of california street. 351 california street is a commercial building the 16 floors. cvs pharmacy will be located on the ground floor of this building. the projected grant -- projected grand opening is april 29, 2012. there is no opposition from central station. the african premise is not located in a high crime area. it is located in an undue concentration area. there are no records of protest or support. we recommend approval with the following conditions. no. 1, sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. no. 2, no more than 5% of the square footage of the premises shall be used for the display of alcoholic beverages.

number three, no malt beverage shall be sold with the alcohol content greater than 5.7% by volume, except for microbrew, kraft brew, organic, or special products sold under such designations as stout, porter, i croupier, and ps be. this is intended to eliminate high alcohol, low-cost products that are frequently abused, but not prevent the sale of specialty craft beer products. no. 4, the sale of a single beer or malt beverage in the quantity of 16 ounces, 22 ounces, 40 ounces, or similar size containers is prohibited. 5, no malt, beer, beverages, wine coolers, or beer coolers shall be sold in quantities of less than manufactured