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 in san francisco to paint every single month, and so -- and i have receipts of payments to him for the past -- let's see, since january of last year at least, with me, although we have employed him for longer. we stay on it every single

month. it has gotten better. it is a constant problem, and we realize the best way to address it is to stay on top of it. i'm uncertain what more i could do to stay on top of it than we already do. supervisor chiu: then you very much. any other members of the public that wish to speak with regards to the report, please step up. please line up on the right-hand side.

>> i had graffiti on my garden wall and ask for an extension because i had just injured right knee. the extension was granted to me for two weeks. within one week, i had the wall painted, and i spoke to somebody called my key -- mikey. he told me not to worry, that they would drive by. i never heard anything from anyone, and about two months ago received a note at my door saying i have to pay close to $300. yet, the graffiti was repainted. it was done a week after the extension, so i would like, with all due respect, that this issue be raised please.

supervisor chiu: thank you very much. >> i have an invoice, if you need. the person who did the graffiti, unfortunately, is sort of a passer-by. it was not a big job. i provided all the paint, brushes, and i paid him as well, but i do not know where he is today. just a passerby. supervisor chiu: thank you very much. again, to members of the public coming to protest the report, if you could please wait in board chamber, we will give you an opportunity to interact with staff after the hearing so you can hopefully talk through these issues. next speaker please. >> i am here on behalf of 790 22nd ave. basically it was tagged with graffiti in march 2011. we had gone out to the property

and attentive to clean it off. it is a corner building on 22nd and fulton with a brick facade. it is very difficult to get the graffiti out of the brick, but we made several attempts to do it. i have invoices for the work that was completed. upon reinspection, i saw pictures that were data that showed there was additional graffiti that was added after we had made attempts to clean it, and therefore i believe there should have been additional time given to take care of it. instead, the penalty was assessed. i have copies of invoices and pictures that are dated to show documentation. thank you. supervisor chiu: thank you. are there any other members of the public that wish to speak with regards to this item? please step up. this is not general public comment. this is on this item of blighted properties. >> is this the christening the ship 1?

>supervisor chiu: know. are there any other members of the public that wish to speak? if you could use a microphone to your right. >> good afternoon. in december 2010, we had a citation notice posted on the property regarding graffiti. we have about 71 feet of frontage, and there was multiple graffiti tag along side the frontage theory the moment we received the notice, we have tried to clear as much as we can with one exception -- there is a mark on the wall painted red, and we cannot take it out because due to the weather

issues. in january 2011, recent another notice, saying another notice, plus $258 for the cost of the reinspection. we called in to the board, and immediately, they said -- it wanted to know why we were calling, and we said it was for graffiti issues, and they said as long as we cleared it, we could disregard the cost, but later on, we received the third notice saying that we owed the $258. largely it is because there is one spot on the wall we cannot remove. largely because of weather. we had a lot of rainy days. however, i am asking the board to consider to raise the cost because we tried everything.

thank you for the consideration. supervisor chiu: thank you. are there any other members of the public who wish to speak? seeing none, at this time, i would like to ask for our dpw staffing to step out into the hallway, and foreign members of the public that just came and spoke, you will have a few minutes to speak with separate leaders see if your situation can be resolved, and we will ask when you are prepared to come back with a final report, just let us know, and we will pick up that item. thank you. with that, why don't we go to roll call for introductions? >> supervisor olague, you are first on a roll call for introductions. you refer? thank you.

supervisor elsbernd? supervisor campos? supervisor campos: thank you. i have a couple of items. the first i will defer speaking about it during commendations, and it is a resolution honoring jose for his tremendous contributions to san francisco's political and cultural life. i look forward to getting into more specifics about that in a few minutes. the second item is an item that i am introducing. it is an ordinance that deals with white zones. much to my surprise, there currently is no law in the books that prohibits individuals from blocking wide zones. we are talking about passenger loading zones on city sidewalks.

white zones serve an important public safety function because they reduce traffic congestion by eliminating the need for double parking. they also improved vehicular and pedestrian safety and reduce motor vehicle emissions. i am introducing legislation today that would make it an infraction to use any physical items to block the area between a white stone and the adjacent building. this legislation will ensure that white stones will be free to serve their purpose, allowing cars to stop safely and individuals to fully open car doors and exit their vehicles. this legislation will insure that disabled individuals also have a clear path to enter a facility. we have experience that this is an issue that has affected establishments throughout the city, including in district 9, and i look forward to a discussion of this legislation and look forward to your support, colleagues. the rest i submit.

>> thank you. supervisor avalos? supervisor mar? supervisor mar: thank you. i am introducing a request for a hearing today, and it is to have a dialogue on allocating a portion of the city was the recent unexpected revenue. i believe it was estimated from $20 million to $43.3 million in transfer taxes, in order to support the san francisco unified school district and explore other ways our city can support our struggling schools. under the city deficit is huge, but our schools are in crisis. we recently in schools in san francisco issued 210 layoff notices to our teachers and many more to hard-working staff within the school district in march, and the layoffs hurt both the city's economy, but also student achievement. even more devastating cuts are projected if a statewide tax

revenue measure does not pass in november. when i talked with the superintendent, i think he was estimating that the school district faces currently about and $84 million deficit over two years, but it could increase to $120 million if the revenue measures do not pass. it is a huge lead in the schools. i think it is critical to keep families in the city by continuing the progress made. also, the city has an obligation based on property each -- crop -- prop. h. it has been a tremendous benefit to schools, but tens of millions have not been given to the schools because of the city's financial difficulties, so i say that there is an obligation to pay back the schools the amounts that should have been allocated over the past few