right interpretation here. >> i will let ed burns talk about that. >> i was noticing the same thing, commissioner. not really sure how that number has come in the way it has. you are talking about the report on page five? >> i am looking at construction change orders. >> which paid are you on? >> exhibit 3. i just want to interpret what you mean by change orders. >> a change order would be, once you award the contract, for a certain amount, generally, at the commission will ask for a contingency, too. anything above that original amount utilizing that 10%, we would call that a change order. it could be an additional,

unforeseen condition, unforeseen scope. it could even be negative, is something was deleted from the scope of work. it is a change from the original award. >> above the contingency amount? >> not necessarily. if it goes above that, we would have to come back to you and would have to have special commission action for a thing over 10%, because we would not have the funding available to issue a change order for 10% greater than the award amount. also they combination of previously awarded change orders, too. in aggregate, we could not go over 10% without coming to see you. >> but reluctant to report in the back, which sounds like we have not dipped into the contingency very often -- in the other schedules, which is more comprehensive, it looks like you have not touched the contingency.

just try to understand. >> commissioner, this is exhibit 3. what we're looking at is change orders and contract amendments. especially with professional service contracts, it could be that we have gone into the contract and have decided that we want more work because we discovered a problem, it is they are doing an assessment, an environmental assessment, they discover something else and rather than issuing another contract, it may make sense to amend the contract. sometimes we extended in terms of the time there is to get the contract, especially with some of cso's. we have extended time on some of that. one of the things you see on the construction is -- when we report, the amounts that was

authorized by the commission and the actual contract about might be different from that, in terms of when they negotiate a contract. it might be less than what is fully authorized. >> certainly would not be more. >> right. that is why they are not impacting the contingency on there. >> also if i remember correctly, exhibit 6 is on a cash basis. exhibit 3 is on an approval basis. >> yes. >> we thought we would wreck -- rectify that next time so we are looking at apples to apples. essentially, in most cases would you are reporting is things are on schedule? with some exceptions? >> yes. >> the second question, the general question i was asking,

within the original contract about, how are we doing? secondly, i understand there will be times, -- are we mostly on time? how're we performing? >> on the schedule question, any time it goes over 10% of the contract time -- when we were the contracts, we have an amount and a number of days to do the work. when it goes over 10%, we come back to report to you. generally, we give you a letter before letting you know what will happen. then we will follow up with a commission action later on once we have negotiated with the consequence of that increased time is. >> i would only after this on a biannual basis, if we could list the top 10 contracts so that we know the companies who are the major vendors to port.

i think turner right now is number one. >> commissioner, are you looking more at the top 10 contracts or contractors? >> it is by not, not who. we are just aware of who we're doing business with. >> those are the top three. i want to mention, with turner, that is a construction management company, so it is really doing contract and for us. >> i understand. they are the general contractor and then they are subcontracting. >> yes, there are quite a few

contractors. >> quite a few construction vendors as well. >> we are providing staff to them, to, to oversee and make sure everything they're doing is correct and signing off on all of their invoices. >> i do not want to see this every other quarter, maybe twice a year the top 10 contracts and then in terms of the consultants that we use, the top 10 consultants. >> ok. we can do that. >> is there any way to consolidate these reports? for me, it is really hard to produce reports, as needed, change orders. but the numbers are so different, it is hard for me to read what is going on. >> i agree with you.

we have been struggling with taking the old reports and cutting them down and making them more focused on the key areas. we will be working on that. i am happy for any input that you can provide to help make this a more usable report for you. >> thank you, and congratulations on exceeding your goal, on all pages. >> it is not listed here because the contract is managed by dpw, but it is my understanding turner is at about 26% local hire, in the 30's 4 lbe. >> good progress, good results. sometimes we have to step back and look at the whole picture to realize that we're doing a great job. thank you for the report. >> too bad the room is empty now. >> it is on record, in the minutes. >> ok, thank you.

>> item a 11. new business. >> commissioners, thank you for your perseverance today. any new business you'd like to add? >> i would like a personal point of privilege to add to the record. as many of you know, i have announced a candidacy for the board of supervisors. it is with a heavy heart that i submit my resignation as a member of the port commission for the city and county of san

francisco effective june 1, 2012. i appreciate the today to serve the citizens of san francisco and the work with monique moyer, the talented executive director, her executive staff, and the

entire port team. i also want to thank if we do become a supervisor. i hope you will remember report. thank you. >> commissioners? >> i'm joined just shortly after you came on the commission, but i will certainly miss having you up here. i really enjoy the time we served together. your insight, your passionate about the port, the issues that come before us, and also of the workers on the various different projects. you will be sorely missed at the port, but i look forward to seeing you at another point. >> i think we have more public comment. i cut it off too quickly.

>> commissioner crowley, brad benson, speaking on behalf support staff. we are lucky, as a staff. we have one of the best conditions in the city. it is an engaged commission. we deal with really complicated real estate and development issues, the worst maritime portfolio. we are supporting a lot of small businesses and workers along the waterfront. we have always had the interest of those workers in the mind. it has been an honor to work with you. you have had a long service with the city and puc, and you don't ride into the port and understood our issues and engaged. we just want to express our thanks to you.

>> thank you. >> i just want to say thanks also for being a tremendous colleague. i would rather work with you then the girl should against you. thank you for that. that is a tremendous legacy for the port. one that i hope you'll always stick with great pride. of course, there is the america's cup negotiation. i think we have negotiated that deal three times in two months. i want to commend you and the fellow commissioners for your patience. as brad said, sometimes the complexity is overwhelming and you have been tremendous. i think you also for helping us to oversee the projects we have had with respect to investing in

the bond proceeds that we receive from the san francisco voters, as well as our own revenue bonds. in your relatively short tenure with the port, we have done amazing things. most importantly, you have been a great communicator with support staff, always staying in gage, asking lots of questions, making sure you understand the complexities. i do think one of your most amazing legacies is the maritime industrial historic preservation policy. i hope that will stand for generations because it is really our key natural resource and attribute, and it ties directly to jobs and economic vitality. so, we have a plaque for you, believe it or not. we were not sure when we would prevent -- present it, but amy had already for you. if i could hand it over to you. we do not have renee here with

her camera. if i could and as to the president to present, thank you. habr>> i will come around. >> could i suggest a group photo? >> brad, can you fit everybody? just stand right in the middle.

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>> i think my fellow commissioners, monique, bryant have set a good thing they could say. i only can say that i agree -- in the short time i have been involved -- about one year. it seems like a long time. i just want to say, fx, you have been wonderful to work with. everything that has been said in terms of being a great colleague, been supportive of everything we've tried to do here. i will particularly miss the candy. [laughter] all the best. we hope to see you again. we wish you the best in your endeavors, going forward. >> thank you all. it is an honor and privilege to have worked with you. hopefully we can get all of this done soon.

>> do we have any public comment? >> i move to adjourn. >> we are adjourned. thank you. >> happy arbor day, everyone. we have a lot of volunteers from the richmond district center.

i grew up in the california area, ended up at uc-davis. i made my way out to san francisco in 1984 when i was a college student. i remember growing up on clement street. i have always lived around in richmond area, just being around a unique area of the richmond, discovering san francisco in the 1980's. >> i am hoping we can not support small businesses like this because they are the unique character that makes neighborhoods like this so rich and lively to live in. >> i have also been active as a community organizer. i worked at the chinese progressive association. i also worked at the mental health center in the richmond district. i have always been passionate about civil rights, equality for everyone.

i have a 10-year-old daughter, so having a girl has made me much more sensitive to gender equality issues. i guess i have always been vocal about my politics, but as a supervisor, i have to listen to other perspectives and making decisions. >> very soon there will be of much more seniors in that area. we are trying to focus on whether a stop sign or stoplight might help. >> tried to look at issues of senior nutrition programs, alzheimer's research, even housing policies that allowed our buildings to become more senior-friendly. also looking at how to support senior services, neighborhood- by-neighborhood programs that allow aging in place. people who are getting older helping each other stay in their homes and communities longer so that they can contribute as long as possible, as opposed to

institutionalizing them. >> i support working families, livable communities, definite drawn support for the small business. even in my district, there are pockets of poverty and many people of work. so it is also about supporting those under employed people, small businesses in this difficult economy. >> there are a lot of vacant storefronts, so we are trying to find people to read these spaces. there is a bookstore over there. this way there are a lot of businesses that have been closing. >> i support the small businesses versus more chain stores that seem to be coming in to some of the vacant storefronts. i am trying to be sensitive to the local merchants because they make up the unique character and diversity of our neighborhoods. you go to lafayette. i was just there reading to a bunch of kids. i think i was reading to fifth

graders. what grade are you in? >> as a member of the school board, i know strong schools in the richmond is key. also, from the birth to 5 commission -- each commission has an organization to oversee pre-kindergarten kids. i want to ensure that the state level that we advocate strong support for young children and their families, good parenting support as well. >> often, we have to govern with our hearts. 80,000 people in the richmond district sometimes have different needs than people in the mission district or bayview hunters point. so often, elected officials and other hard working staff have to make tough decisions. they are political in nature, in many ways, even though people denied that, but at times, many of us are politicians, but we always try to govern with our

hearts. >> i have always considered myself having progressive politics. i believe in a vision of people having their needs met. i believe in equity. when people have special needs, we should be considered of that. i also feel that working families in the lowest income population should have a safety net. we should have civil-rights and equality rights for people as well. if that is being a progressive, then i am proud of being a progressive. >> we did not expect the house to be so packed tonight, so i apologize for lack of seating in the back. i am inspector john wrote a and chief inspector secretary.

-- john monroe. i would like to welcome you to the 2012 middle of valor ceremony. can we all please rise for the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america. into the republic, for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. thank you. you can have a seat. i would like to acknowledge and introduce some of the people we have on the stage with us. first, at the police commission president, thomas mazzucco, commissioner kingsley, paul henderson from the mayor's office as representing because the mayor was unable to come tonight. also, we have commissioner

loftus. also, the command at steep. d staff. deputy chief james that lake, lyn tomioka, leanora militello, and next to lyn commander biel, corrier from field comman. i would like to introduce chief

grigory p. suhr. >> good evening, and hopefully lyn still wants to be your boss tomorrow. i know it is quiet and there are a lot of kids in the room. that is terrific. the medal of valor ceremony is the best event that we get to attend. it is when there is a crisis, emergency, extreme danger and takes everything you have to go forward, and everyone else that would want to run away, the people you will hear about tonight not only went forward, but they stood their ground, they saved lives, they promoted public safety, and i have been attending the medal of valor ceremonies as a captain since 1996, and i can honestly tell you the stories you will hear tonight in the roster we are

born to go down tonight is the most impressive night of the medal of valor ceremonies i have had in however many years. it really is something. tonight is for a officers to recognize them, but also for their families and officers that are not necessarily going to be recognized, because it shows what they're capable of. san francisco's finest, if you will. they just do it, they do all the time. we get used to it, because they do it without a segment thought. than they are embarrassed for the recognition. if you are parent, child, a loved one, whatever, it is so important that this is also for you for lending us if these fine men and women for their time

when they are serving the city as san francisco police officers, because they will -- when you hear these stories, it will take your breath away. nobody would blame them for not if they had, and they did not. you have heard enough of me, so let's get to storytelling and recognition. thank you all for coming. [applause] >> thank you, chief. commissioner president mazzucco: . president mazzucco: thank you. after watching your vision, i am a little nervous. i drove with him today. on behalf of the san francisco police commission, i want to thank you all for coming here this evening. it is an honor to stand before the police officers this evening, and i am humbled by it. when you hear their acts of

valor, a chill will run up your spine. these men and women who have joined the police department to serve the city took an extra step, and i was actually the commissioner president during the voting for each and every one of these metals. a little bit about the process. in this process the only people allowed in the room are civil service capt. and above. id was allowed in the room, and it was an honor to be there. inspector monroe was preside pr. interestingly, after every presentation they turn to the officers and say, do you have anything to add? not one officer added anything other than we were doing our job. we were doing what we were trained to do. i am thinking about how many people watch these action tv people watch these action tv shows, things that are not real,