seating is -- exactly. as we go with the public outrage, it is going to be important to remember that we just need to keep reminding the community what they have to benefit because it's easy to focus on what you might be losing. we have to remind them they will benefit from overall trends service across the system. i think you can always find someone who is harmed by or feels they are harmed by at and we have to remember the changes are in accordance with the policy and strategy and a lot of work has gone into it and we appreciate very much. >> >> herbert weiner, a former member of muni and stakeholder.

i look forward to meeting with you next month. basically, the transit effectiveness project is flawed. it was based on no addition. you had to make do with existing resources. there were clearly more drivers and coaches needed. market economics were applied to public services in and neglect of human need. there were trade-offs, that is true. now, i would like to propose a freeze on this project until these assumptions are examined. until we can rectify the basic flaws. one thing that i would like to do is consult with the medical community. no doctors were consulted about along blocks that people have to walk on oxygen or with a walker. none whatsoever. there should be consultation

with nurses and doctors to assess the impact. also, i would like to know who initially proposed this project to begin with? to me it represents the dead hand of nat fort. i would also like to know how the overall process of muni -- hal has the service progressed since the implementation of this project? have the services gotten better, or not? i would like to know this. these are things i would like to explore. thank you. >> the last person who has turned in a speaker card. david [unintelligible] >> i also look forward to the stakeholder meetings. as an almost vegetarian i guess that would make me a vegetarian stakeholder. but never mind. [laughter] two can -- two -- two comments

on this, i mentioned this morning at the transportation authority meeting that some of the near-term projects that were low cost and high impact would be appropriate for that funding source. those are not the big projects. there will not be a lot of money and it will not fix all of mission street, but the small things that might be involved with stop optimization, way of finding, other things on that long shopping list. >> long shopping list? >> very long shopping list. finally, i should update the board that i have been in conversations with julie in victoria at the planning department about what types of projects, whether they are big or small, require different types of approval by you, staff, the board of supervisors, and

what types of environmental review are appropriately triggered. an ongoing conversation in which we are trying to make clear that big projects requiring singles out changes probably do not, you are probably looking at what is in the middle and what is an appropriate public review process and if it relates to the number of people impacted, the number of stops, the number of lines in the hours. there are a number of different metric to be in use and we are having an ongoing conversation about what is needed in review baskets for you and the public at large. >> thank you. >> directors, if that is all, you move on to your next item as to whether to conduct a closed session. david wishes to address you on this matter. >> david [unintelligible]

again. two items on the close session. ctuc practices, i have not looked at the settlement agreement. i do not know if it has been made available to the public in terms of what practices would change in this proceeding -- i guess that is the best term for it. if it has been made available, i assume that it soon will be and i would hope that staff could soon explain in a public session what those specific changes are, not just by way of press statements. i hope and trust that they will serve the citizens well in terms of safety and the state in terms of ensuring the oversight on practices. i will leave that to your good

judgment in a closed session. the other item was the brent walker litigated claims. i have noted before with this board, and bill note again, this is yet another settlement for a former employee. i do not know the nature of the claim. i do recall that as one of her final acts as acting director, i believe that ms. johnson approved a change in organizational structure that resulted in eliminating the position that ms. walker was in. i recall seeing an e-mail from last summer. i do not recall the details around this. as i understand it, this person was serving in an at will position, and it is those that will positions that cannot be used for organizational restructuring in a way that one just decides we do not want that person any more. if the city has to pay these

kinds of claims in damages for this and other past actions, it has ultimately cost us a lot of money. i would hope that you would look carefully again at these kinds of employee settlements, how much this costs, and what we can do in future to avoid these costs. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> motion to convene a closed session and incurred attorney- client privi week, two weeks in advance? >> the third, which is a tuesday. the thursday before is when the information will be provided. i do not know yet when the complete budget book will be ready, but we will certainly provide you enough information so that you can have an informed discussion, if not decision. the secretary has already asked me to hasten the production of the budget book. i need to find out what the time

line is. >> i think roberta and those who will get it electronically and who will request a paper path -- a paper copy. >> you have built some time into this, haven't you? >> the first chance to review the proposed budget will be april 3. you could take action on april 3. you could defer action to the following meeting of april 17. if you do that and decide you are still not ready to take action, we can schedule a second meeting. i think we already have a place holder on the calendar. >> the very last day of april. >> should we want to go to the wire. we need to get it here. >> july 1? >> as a procedural matter, we did not have, in my experience -- have not always had that luxury. that is something we have talked about. i do not know what we will do on april 3.

but i appreciate you are building it that way. >> i credit the board secretary for making that schedule. >> you are learning fast. >> thank you. >> and we are adjourned. >> thank you all. >> good meeting. thank you. >> i should e-mail -- >> 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 >> good evening and welcome to

the march 21, 2012, meeting of the board of appeals. the presiding officer is for president michael garcia. joining him is commissioner fung, commissioner hillis, and commissioner hurtado. vice-president -- will be out this evening. she will provide the board with any legal advice this evening. at the control is the board's legal assistant and i am the board's executive director. we are also joined by representatives from the city department that have cases before the board. scott sanchez is here. he is the zoning administrator. he is representing the planning department and the planning commission. we are joined by joseph duffey, the senior building inspector representing the department of a building inspection. and john hwwang representing the department of public works and mapping. at this time, if you could go

over the board meeting guidelines. >> the board requests that you turn off all phones and pagers so they will not disturb the proceedings. please carry on conversations in the hallway. the rules of presentation are as follows -- the appellant, permit holders, and department representatives each have seven minutes to present their cases and three minutes for rebuttals. people affiliated must include the comments within the seven or three-minute periods. those not affiliated will have three minutes to address the board without rebuttal. to assist the board in after preparation of minutes, members of the public who wish to speak are asked, but not required, to submit a speaker card when you come to speak at the podium. speaker cards and pens are available on the left side of the podium. the board welcomes your comments and suggestions. there are customer satisfaction

survey forms on the left side of the podium. if you have questions about requesting a rehearing, please speak to board staff during the break or call the board office tomorrow morning. the board offices located at 1650 mission street, room 304. this meeting is broadcast live on san francisco government television, sfgtv. dvd's of this meeting are available per -- for purchase directly from sfgtv. at this point, we will conduct our swearing in process. if you intend to testify at any of tonight's hearing, please stand and raise your right hand and say i do after you have been sworn in. please note that any member of the public may speak without taking this both pursuant to their rights under the sun shine

ordinance in the administrative code. thank you. do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> i do. >> thank you. >> we have one housekeeping item. it is an appeal no. 10, a protest of a site permit on eureka street. that matter has been withdrawn and will not be heard this evening. we move on to item number one, general public comment. is there any member of the public who would like to speak on an item that is not on tonight's calendar? seeing none, item number two, commissioner comments and questions. commissioners. seeing none, we will move on to the adoption of minutes, item number three. for your consideration are the minutes of the board meeting of

march 14, 2012. president garcia: i move that we adopt the minutes as written. >> thank you. is there any public comment on the minutes? seeing none, if you could please call the roll. >> on the motion to adopt the march 14 minutes. commissioner fung: aye. commissioner hillis: aye. commissioner hurtado: aye. >> the vote is 4-0. those minutes are adopted. >> thank you. we are going to call item no. 9 out of order. the parties of that matter have settled and would like to ask the board to modify the permit based on their settlement. if they could please step forward together. either one of you can address the board as you wish, or both

of you, about the settlement and what you would like us to do. >> after a several year processed with multiple appeals, this matter has been put to rest to the satisfaction of everyone here. we are presenting a set of plans with -- which show projections that bring this project in line with the section 106 clearance, which was received for the project in 1999. short of presenting you with those plans, the only other thing to say would be that it might go in the record that that is exactly what has happened. it has been shown to you in all of the previous hearings. we are back to the plans as they were in 1999. thank you, commissioners. >> we did walk through the project site with the appellant. we a d -- we agreed on the line

items to be dissolved. we both agree on terms. >> if one of you could set aside what those terms were, it would be helpful. >> the doorway, which we have seen many times, will be restored flush with the facade, either with the original door and if that door is not available, in which a duplication out of similar materials, the exact size as the original. as well, the dropped ceiling that was proposed will not block the windows as was decided should not happen in the case of #739 commercial almost one year ago. >> i concur with those statements. president garcia: we have two commissioners who were not here

for the early hearings so i'm going to ask if they have any questions or either one of you before we decide what we are going to do on this. it appears they do not. >> the plans that you submitted to the board are dated january 12, 2010, pages a1 and a3. those reflect the changes you have made. >> no. those are the plans with problems to them. the most recent plans should be dated sometime in the last couple of weeks. i brought into your office on behalf of mr. lee's organization last week. >> are they dated january 12? >> they are dated january 12, 2010. >> than the date was not changed. they are different than the plans with the permit.

>> ok. is there any departmental comment? is there any public comment? seeing none, commissioners, the matter is submitted. president garcia: this has been looked at by both dbi and planning? it is sick to think that you think any -- that you think it is fine? is there a motion? commissioner fung: the appropriate motion would be to grant the appeal and condition it upon the adoption of the plan. >> right. to modify the permit as reflected. commissioner fung: so moved. >> if you would call the roll on

that. >> we have a motion from commissioner fung to grant this appeal to condition the permit with the adoption of revised plans. pages a1 and a3. on the motion to grant, all told, and modify the permit with these plans -- president garcia: aye. commissioner hillis: aye. commissioner hurtado: aye. >> this permit is modified. thank you. >> then we will move on to taking another item out of order with the president's consent,

this is item number 11. christopher price purses the department of building inspection with planning department approval. it is on 110 lombard st. and it is protesting the issuance of a permit to alter a building to create a new 10 foot high, fire- rated wall in an existing court. there was a supervisor in this matter the other day and the appellate has asked that the board continue its hearing on this matter until after the ceqa appeal is considered by the board of supervisors. we have not received a timeliness determination yet as to whether the board of supervisors will accept this appeal. i believe president garcia has agreed to give the parties to minutes each to discuss whether the matter should be continued this evening. we start with the appellant.

the appellants attorney. >> good afternoon. president garcia: let's give them three minutes both, if they need it. would you repeat your name? >> my name is krista shaw. i am council for the appellant. we are asking that the matter be continued pending our ceqa appeal. we are also hoping to be able to come to an agreement with the neighboring property so that we do not have to waste any more of the city's resources in hearings. there is also litigation pending and with all of those items outstanding, it does not seem to make sense to tie up the boards time with a hearing on the permit at this time, especially given