cheap to buy. we hope to attract a viable operator. we will aggressively distribute this to maritime and entertainment industries, as well as advertise in trade magazines, websites. if we received more than one commercially-viable proposal, port suckled judged response based on experience, financial capability, and our mental initiative. th-- environmental initiative. this would come back to the commission clearly. a couple of quick things. i think it is important to note, and i have had dialogue with a number of the tenets. there are concerns that a water taxi service would impact commercially our current good tenets of the port of san

francisco. that is not the intent of this offering. we do not want them to compete with ferry boats. we will not allow them to dock at port ferry facilities. we will not allow them to do dining or entertainment. this would clearly be a water taxi service. i know there are concerns. you have our work we will work with the current customers. we will make sure their issues are addressed, and we will not bring it back to the port commission until we have everyone on the same page and a good business plan to present to you. with that, that is our informational item. we look forward coming back to you this spring with a proposal for a five-year written agreement with an operator to be known later. i will answer any questions later on.

thank you. president woo ho: we do have some speaker cards for public comment now. taylor zucker. >> good afternoon, commissioners. i am with the president blue and gold fleet. i appreciate the comments today, and i want to make the commission aware that the prior components of the taxi service, and i headed number of discussions about the viability of the service, and where he was going with that, and it was clear to me the intent was to really use it as a springboard to get into the excursion business, and potentially to use public facilities to potentially compete with the 20 votes that blue and gold has on the bay. i just wanted to make sure the commission was aware of that, and we craft the rfp as nearly as possible to protect the

interests of the existing tenants and the infrastructure rebuild and try to build over time. thank you. president woo ho: captain ray. >> thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. i do not get a chance to get here that often. welcome to me. i represent the masters sister. we would both like to make some comments regarding this issue. we both had an agreement with the water taxi l l c, and we're looking forward to that bill in a foreword. the gentleman wasn't able to secure the financing that he probably needed for the service. we don't have any problem with the water taxi service.

lead to narrow the definition of what we're going to do here. we suggest that those intentions be reflected the. so that it is absolutely clear to the prospective raiders that we are -- what they are getting themselves into. i would like to say thank you for the time and the ability to speak to you. >> is there any other public comment on item 11? commissioners? >> i have been involved in the ground work process of the development. we want to construct a really cohesive idea.

i work in conjunction with george, a founder and pioneer with maritime logistics' in addition to san francisco port development. the sustainable business model based on the parties here today, will apply to say that we are here to work in conjunction with the competition. other cities as well the post taxi services. we feel that we are in a very good position to support the existing community. how to introduce myself as a maritime individual.

the contract, help us develop a program. we have really dynamic idea. the other areas of the bay might like to have something like this. >> is there any further public comment? >> when we first put this out and had the proposal, i don't think there was ever an intent that the service would duplicate or try to compete with other services.

i assume we can craft a proposal about what this is? >> if there are concerns, the beauty of the three facilities we have identified, they are going to be monitored very closely. the harbor bay marina, it is man to 365, 24 hours a day. we will work closely, crafted narrowly. lien gives some people some flexibility in terms of the viability. clearly, we don't want to harm to the customers. it is not the intent of this

proposal. >> if we don't take back to the south beach harbor, is there an opportunity to create a landing? >> is fully in accessible the whoever would takeover, we can craft an agreement with them. just the change in the redevelopment agency status has put it somewhat in flux. and this offering in the next couple of weeks. >> it seems you have completed the loop on the waterfront. >> you are going point to point. and it is an on-call service, you're not going to be competing. it is a narrowly defined rfp.

>> i am very anxious to hear who decomposers, what they have to suggest to us. the point to a point of water taxi, if i want to get to fisherman's wharf pretty quick, and if i want to get down to the ferry building, i will take it to the central waterfront. >> i know you're trying to encourage more participation, but to the extent that we can put in some language to where and if possible, a cleaner approach. it seems there might be more opportunities there.

and then to commissioner crowley's point, those listening to the point you made, the briefing that we received, the request is for them not to compete with existing diving excursions. it may be concerns that are out there. >> i had a couple of questions related to one concept that i guess wasn't on the waterfront, it was more on the riverfront. it was a little bit wider, bigger boats and things like that. it does get you from place to place, and i don't know if the concept -- or if you have to

actually call. is it something that people can depend upon? these points are all determined, and if that is something we can get clarification. i am just relating to my and experience which was a very pleasant experience on the water taxi there. just to encourage that we can go to the other places that you referenced. i guess it will make it more attractive to be able to go to some of the places where we don't have control.

it will go that great a distance. we will put together a plan from the water taxi to go to fort mason for an event. when we go back to the port commission, i want to make sure that everybody has a clear understanding as to what they are getting into.

>> i just want to thank peter, you have been responsive to any questions. >> and can be exciting. any new business? any public comment? do we have public comment? >> i am michael, the president

of the international longshore warehouse union. i am here with members of the locals. i am here to show presents. -- presence and make a statement that we are ready to take on the american cup and do the work. there will still be cargo and things moved on those socks. we have had comments and in meetings and negotiations. it is aware that they are ready to do it.

we experience the high-volume cargo, we have the trained work force. we have met with the commissioners and the city officials, that the staff -- excuse me to. that the staff his understanding we are ready to do it. i am kind of jumping around here. we're communicating the position with the commission

that we are included in the moving of the cargo on the dock. it is set up as an event at the general public doesn't realize that the talks have been used for cargo, and the word that there are 200 containers going in and out. we want to make sure that they were used. i am just making this comment we have been around for many years in san francisco and through of the bay area. i wanted to make a point. i understand why time is up.

>> christa? >> my mother has been a longshoreman for 21 years now. i want to speak in favor of doing labour work for america's cup. it's important here supported by the city of san francisco because of their long history for the union. >> thank you. patrick kim? >> i am the secretary treasurer. the marine clerks, right next to at&t ballpark.

we are trained to scream cruise passengers and handle high- volume crowds and provincial the videos. we know we have a membership of over 200 people devoted to security with a very diverse workforce. over 25% are women. i lost track of how many meetings, but it will be a tremendous job creator. last year, we guarded the oracle

race boat for two months. we were dismissed in may without any reason given. the lack of many presents a huge risk. the races will urge them to -- it is tedious in a long period of nearly ruined my back.

it is right around the corner. for the safety of the public, i hope they will use our qualified members that these venues. >> is there any further public comment? and i have a motion for adjournment? the meeting is adjourned.

>> in this fabulously beautiful persidio national park and near golden gate and running like a scar is this ugly highway. that was built in 1936 at the same time as the bridge and at that time the presidio was an army and they didn't want civilians on their turf. and the road was built high. >> we need access and you have a 70 year-old facility that's inadequate for today's transportation needs. and in addition to that, you have the problem that it wasn't for site extenders. >> the rating for the high

viaduct is a higher rating than that collapsed. and it was sapped quite a while before used and it was rusty before installed. >> a state highway through a federal national park connecting an independently managed bridge to city streets. this is a prescription for complication. >> it became clear unless there was one catalyst organization that took it on as a challenge, it wouldn't happen and we did that and for people to advocate. and the project has a structural rating of 2 out of 100. >> you can see the rusting

reinforcing in the concrete when you look at the edges now. the deck has steel reinforcing that's corroded and lost 2/3's of its strength. >> this was accelerated in 1989 when the earthquake hit and cal came in and strengthened but can't bring to standards. to fix this road will cost more than to replace. and for the last 18 years, we have been working on a design to replace the road way, but to do in a way that makes it appropriate to be in a national park and not army post. >> i would say it's one of the most ugly structure, and it's a barrier between the mar sh and

presidio. and this is a place and i brought my dogs and grandchildren and had a picnic lunch and it was memorable to use them when we come here. what would it look like when the design and development is completed. and we are not sure we want an eight lane highway going through this town. and it's a beautiful area in a national seaport area on the planet. >> the road is going to be so different. it's really a park way, and it's a parkway through the national park. and they make the road disapeer

to the national park. >> and the road is about 20 feet lower, normally midday, you go through it in two minutes. looking back from the golden gate bridge to presidio, you are more aware of the park land and less of the roads. and the viaduct will parallel the existing one and to the south and can be built while the existing one remains in operation. and the two bridges there with open space between them and your views constantly change and not aware of the traffic in the opposite direction and notice the views more. and the lanes of course are a foot wider than they are today. and they will be shoulders and if your car is disabled, you

can pull off to the edge. and the next area, the tunnel portal will have a view centered on the palace of fine arts and as you come out, you can see alkatrez island and bay. and the next area is about 1,000 feet long. and when you come into one, you can see through the other end. it's almost like driving through a building than through a tunnel. and noise from the roadway will be sheltered. and the traffic will be out of view. >> when you come out of the last sort tunnel and as you look forward, you see the golden dome of the palace of fine arts and what more perfect way to come to san francisco

through that gateway. >> it will be an amazing transformation. now you read it as one section, the road is a major barrier and then a wonderful strip along the water. all of those things are going to mesh together. >> right now the road really cuts off this area from public access. and with the new road, we will be able to open up the opportunity in a new way. >> this bunker that we see now is out of access for the general public. we are excited to completely rework this side and to open up the magnificent views. and what we want to do is add to this wonderful amenity and restore this coastal bluff area

and respect its military history and the doyle drive project is allowing us to do that recorrection. and this area is not splintered off. >> and we can see how dramatic a change it will be when doyle drive is suppressd and you have a cover that connects the cemetery to this project. it's historic on the statewide and national basis, but you could rush the project or put thought and time to create something of lasting public benefit. >> we really want this, for everyone to feel like it's a win situation. whether you are a neighbor that lives nearby or a commuter or user of the park. that everyone will experience a

much better situation than they currently have. >> the human interest to me is how people could work out so many challenging differences to come to a design that we believe will give us a jewel. landmark of a place. >> i am sure it will have refining effect like embark did. and there were people about that and no one would think of that today. and when you look at growth and transformation of the embark, the same with doyle. it will be a cherished part of the city and a worthy addition to what is there. >> it will be a safe and beautiful entrance to a spectacular beautiful city. it will be the entry