but we need to do something about it. commissioner avalos: thank you very much. any other members of the public who would like to comment on this item? seeing none, will close public comment. anything else to add? ok, this is an information item, so we can go to our next item. >> item 8, update on the central subway project. this is an information item. >> good afternoon. in view of the time, i will make an attempt to be brief. i am project management oversight authority. for the benefit of those that may be watching at home and not too familiar with the project, the central subway is in the -- is the second phase of the third street library project, which will go all the way to chinatown.

much of last year, the board approved the budget of $1.578 billion. september 2011, the mta submitted its request for the full funding grant agreement, which is the major financial milestone for the project. thus far, the board has allocated $9 million. today, the expenditure totals 173. the full agreement is expected july 2012. there has been some discussion about what happens with the allocation, but in a way that signals fda's intent, they

awarded $85 million to the project in fiscal year 2011- 2012, and that is the fiscal year that ends in september. the phase in which the final design is complete, and it is happening concurrent with construction. the first two packages the tunnels and stations are complete, and the systems package will be complete in made next month. construction, as i mentioned, is under way. the first contract is complete, and the second contract in the area of union square -- i'm sure you noticed the activity there. it is 85% complete. the tunnels contract -- the total board machines have already been awarded -- ordered.

that contract was awarded in june of last year for $13 million below the engineer's estimate. it is, of course, a major project, which consists of 1.5 miles of tunnel from under the freeway. it has three separate notices to proceed. the first one was for the african much of the tunnel boring machine, which they have already done. the second one was for the development of the tunnel boring machine launched its, which was actually given in march. the last one is for the actual driving of the tunnel, and that will be happening at the the agreement is received in july. the remaining contract is for remaining contracts. the union square station was

actually advertised yesterday, so there are two construction contract right now. yerba buena will follow in a month or so, and the systems will be the final one, third quarter of this year. commissioner avalos: so what we have seen so far -- i am most familiar with the union square, powell street station, and that is utilities? >> yes. the unions for a station on the streets, preparing for construction of the station there. real-estate acquisition that is on track. there are two sides being acquired. the building has been vacated. i do not know if you had a chance to go by there, but it was in order to protect the building. it was wrapped very nicely with

some images of chinatown and also of what the station will be looking like. mta has been pursuing eminent domain in parallel in case the negotiations do not happen. if they cannot be concluded in time, then they will proceed with eminent domain in order to avoid impacting the schedule of the project. there's also 3 easements. and g-8 received possession in july of last year. here, you have the schedule milestones. i will not bore you going through every single one of them, but the most significant coming up is the full funding grant agreement expected in july. as i mentioned earlier, december 2018 is the revenue service.

commissioner avalos: do we anticipate any controversy in pursuing the full funding bread? >> no, basically, the mta wants to -- once they receive the application, they have been answering questions. the mta has been responding, and everything seems to indicate that it is on track. here, you have the full funding. this is something you have seen before. as far as some funding actions, there was some uncertainty, but that has passed because the state bonds were issued last week. so that uncertainty is going this time. also, the staff is working at the regional state level to make sure that the future funding becomes available, that the

bonding happens on time. also, in preparation for a contingencies, the staff is also working with mtc and other funding partners to talk about help bridge funding is needed because some other funding is delayed. so these plans are being developed to make sure that the project gets billed according to schedule. >> so state bonds are expected in april, that is the slump? >> it was expected in april, but that should have happened last week. so that concludes my presentation. the program manager from mta is also here. i'm happy to answer any questions. commissioner avalos: any comments or questions? ok, thank you for your

presentation. we can go on to public comment. >> i have known mr. ruiz for a long time. i got to know them better when he was involved with third street light rail. as you know, mr. chair, this pertains to your district since you have very little representation in the district. the third street light rail phase one begins at fourth and king and ends in the middle of nova and visitation valley. for those listening at home, over $700 million was spent on that project, and 80% of the businesses were impacted, and a

lot of businesses just went away because they could not afford to stay in business. historically speaking, when a similar project was done on market street, all the businesses were compensated. i believe by the department of transportation. now, on this phase two, because a lot of this is tunneling under brown, the businesses above, especially union street and all, would not be impacted -- because a lot of this is tunneling under ground. but things are put in a place to create safe passages above ground. now, i'm talking on behalf of three or four focus groups that

we meet to discuss such issues. we need to get a better understanding of how certain segments of the population will be catered to. as i have been stating here and in today's public comments, i stated once or twice we have, if you look at our demographic, an increase in the percentage of our seniors. >> we lost quorum. >> so what happens? commissioner avalos: we can stop your public comment, or we can continue? >> no, i think i said sufficient. commissioner avalos: you are back. wonderful. we have a quorum again.

thank you for your comments, mr. da costa. any other member of the public who like to comment, please come forward. seeing none, no -- we will close public comment. this is an informational item, so we can go on to our next item. >> item 9, introduction of new items. this is an information item. commissioner avalos: colleagues, and the introduction of new items? seeing none, okay, public comment? public comment is closed. next item. >> item 10, public comment. commissioner avalos: seeing no member of the public come forward for public comment, will close public comment. >> item 11, adjournment. commissioner avalos: we are adjourned. thank you.

but the anniversary of the great earthquake was remembered. >> i would like to ask for a minute of silence. >> let's have a moment of silence. >> they meet for the annual reflating ceremony. he was joined by winnie for an

afternoon celebration. we are here to commemorate all that it signifies. at each anniversary the leaders meet to prepare for the next great quake. bob welcome everybody to the anniversary.

i got to say, the mayor gets it done. gooa round of applause for our e chief's wife. you look terrific. do we have sydney close five? -- close by.

we will pass the microphone to the mayor for a couple of quick words. we have a fire chief and the police chief. >> good morning, everyone. 106 years since our earthquake. we do have a grandson?

she was with us in 2009. goopublic works is here. this reminds us of the 3000 people but passed away in 1906 from the devastating earthquake, but the rebirth of our city is with us.

i have been in all of these other positions where we are always prepared. and we are already engaged in recovery efforts. we were there with a whole staff. we have six we assure you that when the next big event happens, that water system will be there for us to deliver water with that 24 hours. a huge change from depending on this fountain. we are handing it off to generations of youth in the city to understand -- make sure they're prepared. go to our website, it tells you all the things there. iti is about having those items

prepared.w we will survive. that is how we get ready and celebrate and honor the people who left us and make sure our city is ready. thank you for being here. congratulations to our survivors. >> very nice job. behind me is a good friend and a great firechief. you go back 106 years. braxton morning. -- good morning. one of the survivors could not

be with us. those are amazing changes. it does give us the opportunity to remember what happened. we commemorate those who suffered losses in their lives and hardships. we also celebrate the city that was nearly swept from the map. the fires raged for three days and caused rates -- great devastation. we take the opportunity to educate everyone. it is a pleasure for me to work under the direction of mayor lee. he is a public safety championship. he is a prepared as champion. he lives it. i have seen his kids and his workplace. it is all about teamwork. i am proud to be working with chief suhr. and scott weiner, it is a pleasure to have you out here.

we appreciate it. it is a great team. thank you to the people who are out here. and also our partners with the american red cross. who are here this morning. thank you for being here. it has been a tradition for many of us out here. i hope you have a great day and you remember what happened 106 years ago. it is great to be a san franciscan. >> a nice hand for the chief, everybody. i have seen this other chief speaking in the last couple of times. a nice hand for chief suhr. >> good morning. our fire chief said it. we're lucky in san francisco.

we have a mayor who has moved through the tears of prepared as an goddess ready to go. we get a little more prepared every day. god bless to the survivors. >> thank you. >> it is a minute of silence at 5-11. -- 51:11 p.m. let's have a moment of silence for a minute right now.

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>> i think the fitting way to end this germany first of all, -- this ceremony first of all. there will be playing. everybody have their words right here? i will give the countdown. as we hang the reece, i will give you a count here. have a look at me. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1. ♪

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the san francisco chornicle. and the history association. and the neighborhood emergency response team. the american red cross. and thanks for making this happen. i want to invite everyone to go to 20th in church or -- and church. and we will meet up. we may skirt the law and serve something before 6:00 a.m. the bookmobile, where are they?

>> i have my cheat sheet here which i cannot find. the library has been here after great disasters. there has -- is a special book that won an award this year. here is the book. i downloaded it on my kindle. it can check out copies of the book mobile. nex>> thanks for being here. start walking slowly. welcome to san francisco, everyone. ♪

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