i want to welcome back to the board chamber, former supervisor harry writ. if we could now move to item number 20. >> item number 20. resolution: 1) granting revocable permission to the public utilities commission to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way on redwood street, approximately 150 feet west of polk street to construct and maintain an outdoor play area accessible to a child care facility within the new building at 525 golden gate avenue (assessor's block no. 0766, lot no. 001); and 2) making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the general plan and the priority policies of planning code section 101.1. supervisor chiu: can we do this item same house, same call? without objection, the resolution is adopted. let's skip our 3:00 p.m. special order. i understand that our 4:00 p.m. special order will be reconsidered. let's start with item 27. >> it was divided and forwarded as two separate committee reports. the first is file no. 120486,

motion to consider appointing ten members, terms ending april 27, 2013, and april 27, 2014, to the sunshine ordinance task force. [reads names] terms ending april 27, 2013. mr. president, would you like me to read the second file as well? 120553, motion considering one member to the sunshine ordinance task force to receive a term ending 2014. supervisor chiu: thank you. to clarify, we have two items that came out of the rules committee based on the consideration for the sunshine ordinance task force. the first item is one to 4.86 involving those individuals that were agreed upon by them rules committee -- by the rules committee.

item 1553 is an item that would reappoint seat eight. >> -- supervisor kim: we had 21 really interested in dedicated individuals who applied. i want to thank the applicants that came before the rules committee. it is interesting to see the plethora of residents interested in serving on a board that we know is incredibly time- consuming and requires a great deal of dedication to transparency and oversight in the city government's. i want to speak in favor of the six individuals for routed out of the rules committee on thursday. [reid' reads names]

it was, by no means, an easy decision. there were a number of applicants that could have failed before us today. it was unfortunate, but a number of our uncommon numbers put in -- incumbent members who put in a great time are not continuing. they had done a great job on the task force and i was sorry that they did not continue on, but i am happy to see that bruce is now the chair of the sunshine task force. it is important to have that level of consistency as you continue on with a lot of new membership for the task force. something that i am really proud of is that we have a very diverse group of individuals coming before us. i do not think that we had an african-american serving on the previous composition of the sunshine task force and we have

two being forwarded to dave. two lgbt individuals as well. i was sorry that we were not able to forward an asian- american or latino candidate, but since there are organizational member is looking to the diversity of membership to really bring forward some other candidates, i think that diversity is incredibly important and i appreciate that we have such a large response, but i really think that these individuals will serve us well and i look forward to working with them as we figure out how to also make our meetings more efficient to maintain a quorum at these meetings. thank you. supervisor chiu: supervisor wiener? but supervisor wiener: -- winner? -- supervisor wiener? supervisor wiener: first, i want to thank the rules committee for

making the recommendations to the full block -- the full board. with one exception, they did an exceptional job. the sunshine ordinance, transparency in government in general, is incredibly important. it is equally important that we have a sunshine ordinance have scores that has the credibility -- task force that has the credibility to administer this ordinance in a way that improves transparency in our government and improved accountability. -- and improved accountability. unfortunately, the current task force -- and improves accountability. unfortunately, the current task force has undermined faith in current government in several ways. if you look at the reaction to

the audit that i had requested the budget analyst to do, it was just an extraordinary response. instead of the knowledge and that the task force, like every other body in government, is subject to the suburbs -- sunshine ordinance, scrutiny, and audits like every other department, the response was -- how dare you shine some light on us. the sunshine or dance task force is subject to sunshine like anyone else. that reaction is so telling about the this functionality of the current composition of the task force. but it goes deeper than that. this task force purported to exempt itself from the san francisco charter. our charter is very clear. anybody in this city, the board of supervisors, the planning commission, the sunshine

ordinance task force, when you vote, to take action u.s. have a majority of all members of the body vote in favor, not the majority of those present. they amended their bylaws to state that they were exempting themselves from that requirement and that going forward, only a majority of those present would have to vote. think, for a second, if we adopted a rule and started voting based on those present, even if it was not the majority of the whole body, guess what? someone would file a sunshine request with the sunshine task force, and the task force would conclude that we had committed official misconduct and would make a referral. that is exactly what the sunshine or dance task force did. -- sunshine ordinance task force did.

the audit that the budget analysts conducted also had an extraordinary finding. a finding that, on average, city employees had to spend 1.9 task force hearings to get complaints against them adjudicated. on average, city employees had to go approximately twice to the task force. they could not go the first time to get it done. there were times when they were going more than two times. that is the average. that is not acceptable. it creates enormous inefficiencies. the task force needs to be able to manage its calendar, which it has not done. i think that the rules committee did a very good job in terms of selecting smart, good, hard- working people who can come to give a fresh perspective to resuscitate this task force. there was one recommendation of

the rules committee with which i do not agree, which is the recommendation to reappoint bruce wolfe to seat 8. i believe that a change should be made in that seat as well. i think they need a fresh start. i move to amend the recommendations for a8seat 8 to remove bruce wolfe and add another applicant, todd david pirie supervisor chiu: -- todd david. supervisor chiu: is there a second? seconded by supervisor farrell. any further discussion? supervisor campos? up supervisor campos: first of all, i want to thank all of the people who put their names forward to serve on this task force. any time that someone is willing

to serve the city and county of san francisco, i think that we have to appreciate their willingness to do that. i think that a lot has been said. the couple of points that i want to make, one, while i do not agree with everything that has come out of the sunshine task force, i think it is important for us to understand that in making these elections -- selections the rules committee made, as we tried to have a balanced approach, i certainly did not end up getting everything that wanted. there were some individuals that i wish had been reappointed, were appointed, that did not go through, but i think the candidates that came forward reflect the diversity of perspective. i think that the rules committee of did a good job taking into

account the very different perspectives. with respect to bruce wolfe, i think it would be a mistake for us not to reappoint him. i think that mr. wolf has demonstrated not only a commitment to issues of sunshine, but i think that he has a track record of artwork. someone who is prepared. even if you are not in agreement with everything, every position that he takes, i think that one can still respect the reasoning behind that, and the work that goes into it. so, i do hope that we are able to approve the recommendation and i would urge my colleagues to support his reappointment. i also think it is important, with respect to the four remaining seats in the continue

on that i supported, in retrospect it is important for us to those names forward expeditiously and i would hope that we could have a follow-up meeting in the next rules committee, where those names are considered. i want to thank the chair of the rules committee of doing an excellent job for leading that challenging meeting. i think that the thing about these bodies is that they play an important function. i say that, and we have to make sure that we protect that. one of the hopes that i have in what hope would protect the task force is that we commit ourselves to providing more transparency by televising the meetings. i think that that is something that would be helpful. i think that any question that we have about the work of the task force having that kind of transparency would only be

positive. i am certainly prepared to move an item along those lines forward. my hope is that i can have your support when it is introduced to the rest of my colleagues, because i think it would create more accountability. thank you very much. supervisor chiu: thank you. supervisor avalos? supervisor avalos: i would like to have the opportunity to serve bruce wolfe back into the tax -- back into the task force. his leadership has not yet been seen on the task force. he has been dedicated to it and sunshine for years and has been a sane voice in advancing sunshine in the city. i would hate to see his expertise voted out today.

i think that it would be a mistake. i will be voting against the motion. supervisor chiu: thank you. supervisor chiu? supervisor chiu: let me start by saying that, like every person in this chamber, i am a strong supporter of our sunshine laws. it is critical for faith in government that there be transparency in the accountability of all aspects in agencies of government. that being said, i think that many believe the sunshine or dance task force has not worked as it should in recent years. i certainly agree with that sentiment and i think there is time for a change in leadership. i have had concerns over their recent decisions to disregard the city charter, attorney, and law, and we have heard about the

inefficiencies of meetings and not being run the way that we would have hoped. the fact of the matter is, many staffers in city government had spent countless hours at the task force because that body has not been run the way that it should. i want to take a moment to talk about bruce wolfe. i will be supporting supervisor wiener's amendment. that being said, i have a lot of respect for the current vice chair and former chair of the task force. i would consider supporting him in the future for other positions. like other seats on his body, it is time for change. colleagues, i hope that we will be able to move forward in that direction. supervisor chiu: supervisor olague? supervisor olague: i support a lot of what has been said, but i think there is something to be said for having experience on these bodies. with the increasing new members,

it will help to create a more balanced discussion and outcome. i would like to see him remain. i have known him for many years. i know him as a government person, a hard worker. i would also support seeing bill comstock remain. i have known him for a number of years. i think it is unfortunate that he is no longer going to be there. i wanted to make mention of that. supervisor chiu: supervisor:? supervisor cohen: -- supervisor koh cohen? supervisor cohen: i would like to thank mr. wolf for his service, as well as the members of the public here today. i am encouraged by the diversity

of the candidates put forward, including members of the lgbt african-american women's community. it is important that we have a task force that reflects the diversity of the city and county of san francisco. they bring a significant experience in the legal profession, as well as consumer advocacy. all areas of expertise that i believe will lend themselves nicely to the task force. as some of my colleagues have already stated today, i am also very concerned about the task force position and how it applies. in the rules committee, the charter of the city is the democratic foundation. the center that all of us must live up to.

all of our members of these appointed and elected bodies must live up to it as well i understand why you firmly believe in this issue, but i do not happen to share that opinion. i will be supporting the motion put that supervisor wiener has put on the floor. thank you. supervisor chiu: supervisor kim? supervisor kim: supervisor kim: what i wanted to clarify, there were four nominations to the task force. it is not be rejected those appointments, we simply ask for more to look through. i just wanted to clarify, doug, stock could still come to the full board, ofc -- ommstock could still, -- commstock could

still come to the full board. we wanted to be able to make some decisions there. it seems that most folks have already made up their minds, but on behalf of bruce will, we chatted after the rules committee about the city charter in a number of things that can be done to make the sunshine task force. he is very committed to making sure that the sunshine task force complies with the charter and to working with the board of supervisors on how to run these meetings more efficiently. with this very new group of task force members, we will have a lot of new energy on the board committed to the task force. i would like to see bruce will continue on. at this time we will only have one remaining task force member, jackson west commented -- continuing on.

i would like to see some balance. i think that bruce in jackson will be very helpful in working with our task force members. supervisor chiu: supervisor mar? supervisor mar: i agree that the sunshine task force needs to make some major improvements, but that new leadership is also critical. the diverse grouping that was recommended by the committee has a lot of great people on there. i would say that [unintelligible] david has recently done a lot of hard work with the diversity of people and views improving the task force. i will be voting against supervisor wiener's motion. i have known bruce for many years. whether it was in the school district and corruption in the facilities, he has been a strong

sunshine advocate and a very hard worker. i will be supporting bruce wolfe, opposing the notion, but i appreciate diversity for the task force. supervisor chiu: supervisor cohen? supervisor cohen: i do not actually know mr. wolf well, but in the region direction with him i have had, i was impressed and would it be more than willing to support him in a different capacity. supervisor campos: on the issue that came up with compliance of the charter, i know that is an important issue. certainly, it is an important issue to me. during the committee meeting i strongly believe it was critical for all government agencies to follow the charter.

i also know, having spoken to him following the hearing, he gets the message and the concerns that were raised. i am confident that if he is reappointed, he will make sure that compliance with the charter is something that happens. i do think that the diverse perspectives represented by this group are something that is a good thing. but, i think diverse perspectives also means having someone who comes with the background that mr. bruce will has. there is no question that he could also serve another commissions. but he has chosen to focus his energy on this. i think he has demonstrated the ability to do that. i hope that we appoint him. supervisor chiu: supervisor wiener? supervisor wiener: thank you,

mr. president. i did neglect to mention, before, in terms of my motion with respect to todd david, i will not repeat what was said at the rules committee, but he has been extremely active in the community, particularly around public schools and parental advocacy to improve public schools. he has unending energy and will be an extraordinary addition to that task force. supervisor campos: my apologies, my vote against the motion was a vote for bruce wolfe, not against todd david. supervisor chiu: thank you. my clerk just remind me that there were a couple of comments from the fact that there will be almost complete replacement. as our clerk and deputy city

attorney has advised me, we still have four seats that would be held over until the rules committee makes a decision, so those individuals will continue to serve. i know that the chairwoman of the committee has requested that appointing bodies send additional names in addition to the income, but that is still a matter in front of the rules committee. that said, unless there is further discussion, why don't we take a roll call vote on supervisor wiener's amendment? supervisor chiu: aye. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. supervisor kim: no. supervisor mar: no. supervisor olague: no. supervisor wiener: aye. supervisor avalos: no. supervisor campos: no.

>> there are six ayes and five no. supervisor chiu: the motion passes. what we take a vote on the file with regards to seek eight that we just amended? this is a motion to appoint todd david to seek aid. roll call vote please. >> president chiu. supervisor chiu: aye. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. supervisor kim: aye. supervisor mar: aye. supervisor olague: no. supervisor wiener: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. >> there are 10 ayes one no. supervisor chiu: motion passes as amended. with regards to seats three,

seven, nine, 10, roll call vote, please. aye. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. supervisor kim: aye. supervisor mar: aye. supervisor olague: no. supervisor wiener: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. >> there are 10 ayes, one no. supervisor chiu: motion passes. with that, it is 3:00 p.m. why don't we go to our special order? could you please call items 21 and 22? >> items 21 and 22 comprise a special order at 3:00 p.m. pursuant to special file. the board of supervisors has agreed to sit as a committee as a whole for a public hearing to hear objections to a report of assessment costs for blighted

properties submitted by the director public works and approve the resolution approving the assessment costs, having been paid for from the blight abatement fund. supervisor chiu: as we do every once in awhile, we have received a report of assessment costs submitted by the director of public works with regards to various blighted properties. i know we have a representative here to present that report, and once it has been presented, we will have members of the public that wish to object to this report state so in public comment, and if there are issues that can be resolved in the few minutes after the close of the hearing, we can do that, and then we will bring back the report for approval year at the board. with that, dpw. >> my name is tim hines with the department of public works graffiti unit. the administrative code requires property owners maintain their property in the state of blight- reconditioned. the code also requires the

department to inspect graffiti and notify property owners to make corrections. at his obligation of the property owner to maintain the property free of graffiti and light. in cases where property owners refused to correct conditions, the city will perform the required corrections and assess the cost to the tax roll. i am here to request your approval of the list of assessment of blighted properties. since there's outstanding balance, we request these assessments be added to the property tax bill. supervisor chiu: thank you very much for that presentation. let me ask if there are members of the public that wish to speak with regards to this report and to state your objection publicly. if there are, if you please step up to the microphone. >> i just want to say -- ♪ we work hard for the blighted property so hard for it, board of supervisors

we work hard for the blighted property so i want you to treat it right we work hard ♪ supervisor chiu: next speaker please. >> hi, yes. i have one of the properties that is any question, and i hope this is the right time to speak. we have a property at 1758 like in st.. it is a property on a corner, and as such, and he makes it difficult to keep the graffiti off of it because there is a lot more real estate for vandals to graffiti. nevertheless, we understand that the best way to do so is by staying on top of it and continuously repainting, and we do just that. for the past several years, my wife and i hired a licensed pager