public land. i will wait until july 10. supervisor kim: i am also happy to wait. but the fact that there is not a budget allocation needed, that this is putting together a diffuse items of budgets in various departments, under one department -- if i can get clarity on that before we vote on the motion, i would appreciate it. president chiu: i am happy to clarify that again. let me read the department's that have been part of the -- let me read the list of departments that have been part of this. the department of agriculture, the mayor's office of economic and workforce development, the puc, and a dozen others.

these have all spent some budget on urban agriculture. because of this decentralization, and how these part-time city resources -- we are setting ourselves back. i think this is a no-brainer to consolidate and centralize. if colleagues want to take a few weeks to get comfortable with that, i am happy for that to be the case. supervisor chu: i do want to be consistent. it seems there is not an additional budget request that comes along with this ordinance. i will not be supporting this ordinance. -- supervisor kim: supervisor chu: there are existing costs. my concern really is around how

we intend to fund things. as we all know, many of these moneys are probably going toward grants to organizations in the community. perhaps we could reorganize so they could pay for these objectives throughout funding. i want to be clear that i am not clear from this piece of legislation that the intention of the legislator is to cap it at the amount which currently are spending. it seems to me there are additional pieces we are asking for. a priority for me -- with garden resource centers, we already have huge operations with the rec and park apartment the do not have enough funding. i am not sure how we are able to open multiple centers throughout the city with the existing $500 that pay for grants and other things.

supervisor wiener: i will not be supporting this motion, but i do want to say, through the chair, that i am going to miss supervisor elsbernd, come january. one more reason term limits stink. president chiu: the supervision lays out the planning commission by which the city administrator will work with the seven agencies involved in urban agriculture to figure out the best way to do forward-looking planning. that is all this legislation does. "it is important to make sure we have all or agencies move in the right direction. if we want to and budget to this, that might be appropriate. that is not specifically what this legislation is about. supervisor chu: in the

legislation, it is very specific. it says it will be city policy to fund one position in the budget. if that are being going -- borne by all departments, i think it is unlikely we will be able to reallocate half a person from somewhere else and have a person from somewhere else. i look forward to cherry picking that legislation as we move forward. president chiu: i appreciate you suggesting we add that back in the budget process. supervisor chu: of course, it was not an ad back, it was never there. -- add back. president chiu: that is true. supervisor chu: thank you.

supervisor campos: on the motion to continue, a roll call. >> we will say to july 10. supervisor kim: no. supervisor mar: no. supervisor olague: no. supervisor wiener: no. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. supervisor chu: aye. president chiu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. >> there are 7 ayes and 4 nos. supervisor campos: the item is continued to july 10. >> item 16 amends the administration code, authorizing employees to perform demolition, repair, and replacement work on piers under the jurisdiction of the san francisco port commission. supervisor chu: no problems from me on this. i just want to be added as a co-

sponsor. president chiu: any other discussions are motions to continue? ok. roll-call vote. supervisor kim: aye. president chiu: aye. supervisor olague: aye. supervisor wiener: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. supervisor chu: aye. president chiu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor farrell: aye. >> there are 11 ayes. president chiu: the ordinance is passed on first reading. >> item 17 is an ordinance amending the police code to prohibit obstructing sidewalks adjacent to white-colored curbstones, and adopting the requisite findings. supervisor campos: colleagues, let me begin by thanking my colleagues who are cosponsoring this piece of legislation.

this is a common-sense legislation that is essentially prohibits the obstruction of sidewalks that are adjacent to white zones in the city and county of san francisco. in the course of doing research about this issue, we realized that even though you have white zones, that there is nothing prohibiting the obstruction of those areas on our street. we had a pretty extensive hearing in committee. many members of the san francisco community came and testified about the benefits of this legislation. we made an amendment that at the time was requested to address some concerns by our transportation agency. after further conversations with folks in the city, as well as consultation with the city attorney's office, we determined the amendment was no longer necessary.

i have distributed to you, through the clerk, the amendment is essentially bringing the legislation back to its original form. i want to apologize, because the document that you have mistakenly identifies it as item 12. it is partly item 17. but the amendment essentially would eliminate the amendment made in committee. i would make a motion to amend this along the lines in the document before you, specifically on page 4 of the legislation. president chiu: colleagues, any objection to moving forward with that motion? without objection. the amendment is made. any further discussion?

can we do this same house, called? without objection, this ordinance is passed on first reading as amended. >> item 18 is a charter amendment, second draft, to change the election cycle for the offices of city attorney and treasurer, so these offices will be elected in the same years as the elections for mayor, district attorney, and shara, and to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years and every other odd-numbered year. supervisor wiener: i would like to continue one week. supervisor farrell: seconded. president chiu: without objection, this item will be continued to june 26. with that, could you call our 3:00 special order, items 19 and 20? >> pursuant to file number

120541, the board of supervisors will sit in a committee of the whole to consider objections to approving a report of assessment costs submitted by the director of public works for sidewalk and curb repairs ordered to be formed -- performed by the director of public works, having been paid for out of the revolving fund. president chiu: we have a representative from dpw. members of the public, if you have received a notice, the representative from dpw will outline the subject of the report, and members of the public who wish to contest this are welcome to make public comment for two minutes. i would ask staff and members of the public to step outside to see if you can resolve these issues. once that happens, we will finish the hearing. >> i am with the department of

public works. this report is for properties inspected and notified, and repairs made and invoiced under the sidewalk inspection and repair program on april 2011 through april 2012. the department inspected and retired sidewalks and curbs along city blocks and portions of the western edition, in and out for sunset, inner and outer richmond, the financial district, and the south of market. they issued notices to repair sidewalks, 1300 modifications to various city agencies and utility companies, of which the city repaired sidewalks fronting 173 properties. it has cost us 848,000 in front

of private properties, 940,000 in front of city-owned and utility company agencies, for a total of $1,780,000. invoices were sent out to property owners, of which 1078 owners paid, allowing the city to recover $751,000. they have allowed the cost of sidewalk repairs to be placed on property tax, or have not paid the city in a timely manner. we are submitting 95 properties with outstanding invoices, totaling $96,700, to be placed as an assessment on the property-tax rolls. president chiu: thank you. are there any members of the public that wish to comment on this item?

please step up to the microphone. each member of the public shall have up to two minutes. the microphone to your right. >> my name is mike pope, regarding 807 franklin. i spent two years trying to get the city to fix the trip hazard caused by a city-owned trees. i copied that to the department of public works. they came out to retaliate against me. they send somebody out after 5:00 p.m. the man said he was not even going to be paid for it. they cited me for hairline cracks as a retaliation for me pointing out a hazard. i had to go to the newspapers, because they were not want to do anything about it for two years. a month ago, at safeway, a trip

on the -- i have photographs here for all of you. i tripped on the sidewalk at safeway. it was a 2.5 inch high trip hazard. i have been injured. my neck is injured. i reported that to the department of public works. the inspector would not return my calls. i called twice for his supervisor, botts. i got him to luckily answer the phone the second time. he refused to tell me what any of the property owners there had been cited for. he said it would require a sunshine ordinance to find that out. that is no guarantee you will find that out. he refused to tell me how high a trip hazard has to be before he will cite somebody. i am injured.

it has affected my ability to work as a bomb maker. this is not enforced against people -- as a filmmaker. this is not enforced against people. president chiu: are there any other members of the public who wish to speak in this hearing? seeing none -- excuse me, sir. before you walk out of the chamber, if you want to have a conversation with a dpw staffer, and you can step outside to do that, you can do that and speak to the board. why don't we go to the 3:30 -- i am sorry. do you want to speak, with regards to this hearing? please step up.

>> if i could speak to this. last month, i received a letter from the department. they gave me a notice i have to pay for the repairing for 160 something. the whole story is for last year, around christmas time. i received a letter from the public works department. they've replaced pieces of

square concrete on the sidewalk. the fee is around 750 something. i stopped by the office of the public works department. i decided the fee is $750. when the repairs started, the construction worker talked to -- talked to me. he said, "do you want to do something?" there was a minor crack on the sidewalk. i did not want that, because this city does request made. we paid five squares. i talked to the construction worker. i said, "make sure there is no charge. just do it if there is no

charge. if you charge me, do not do it." they told me no charge. that is why i let them do it. president chiu: thank you very much. that was your two minutes. thank you very much. >> president of the board, as representatives, when you walk in front of city hall, i can challenge you, if you walk on the front of city hall. there are over 12 square blocks that are cracked. how can the city or department heads -- how can we be pointing fingers at the constituents that i, as a taxpayer, what my city hall, at the front, to be well paid, and there are cracks there for all to see? somebody better take charge of

the situation, so that when i come next time in the front of city hall and there are cracks, they are all fixed. president chiu: we are going to continue this hearing until later in today's meeting, to give dpw an opportunity to speak to the individuals who came in today. why don't we go to our special order at 3:30? i believe there are several supervisors that wish to give commendations today. i would like to first recognize supervisor olague. supervisor olague: good afternoon, colleagues. today, i have the privilege of commending youth that are making a positive impact on their communities. i will recognize individuals who work hard with a number of community organizations to prevent summer learning loss. last year, the board approved a resolution that declared san francisco the summer learning

city, and prioritize the summer learning opportunities for san francisco. summer learning loss is a constant challenge that community groups are working to reverse. on june 21, we will have a summer learning the, and i hope you will join me it with many of the youth i mentioned today. the first of these is giovante holloway. he is a bright young man who has served san francisco as a youth commissioner and community advocates. as a commissioner for district 5, he has represented the district on critical issues such espouses the youth committee.

he has worked frequently with our office to insure we are accountable to these issues, in particular, the incarcerated youths, to ensure that are provided access to recreational facilities. he has provided critical input and to provide services to children and youth exposed to violent crime and trauma. javonte has worked with community groups to eliminate summer education laws. his representation of the commission, in helping to organize summer learning day, demonstrates his demonstration -- his dedication to his community and other youth in san francisco. i am very proud of his accomplishments over the past year. he was selected to seven of the schools he applied to for

college, which i thought was very impressive. it shows me he is just beginning the creation of his legacy of excellence. we wish him all the best for next year, and we are really sorry to lose you on the youth commission. i know we will in august. it has been wonderful working with you. you taught me a lot. we will miss you terribly. good luck to you. best to you at uc. we would give you the certificate, if you consider a few words. >> i want to first off say things to cover because supported me. -- to everyone who supported me. thank you for working with me on the commission. thank you to all the supervisors, for giving me this commendation. and happy birthday to my grandmother. thanks for being there in the crowd, supporting the. [applause]

-- supporting me. [applause] and i want to give a big shot up to sister cheryl davis and all the people who support me from district 5. thanks again. [applause] supervisor olague: when javonte said his grandmother was sharon hewitt, i had to asking for clarification, because she says she is everybody's gromov. but she is really his grandmother.

additionally, i want to recognize the youth volunteers of up on top, which offers children a nurturing environment, where they receive academic enrichment, creative arts education, leadership training, and recreational activities. the organization celebrated 10 years of service in providing children with academic support and social skills that help them lead lifetimes of success. this summer, up on top seeks to serve 150 children, many of whom live in the western addition. i am happy to present the program director, with commendations for the following youth volunteers and workers. [names are read]

these youth are busy working in the program, or there would be present to accept our recommendations today. they are doing a great deal to prevent summer learning loss. these use unexampled of folks and individuals who come from challenging backgrounds, to do the best they can be. that are giving back, an example to their community. i want to thank them for taking the time to do what they can to approve themselves and their community. it shows a lot of courage and leadership. they're doing all they can to better who they are.

>> it is unfortunate our youth leaders could not be here to accept the awards. i will definitely cheer and shout to show the appreciation. you can see them in all of their magic as the work. we were intentional to hire full day teachers to join our program, so we are adopting a curriculum with the skill building as well as in richmond. we are really working with our parents, our students, and our up on top team, to make sure our students are working.

continue to support us. we appreciate the resources that come our way. thank you. president chiu: is that it, supervisor olague? our next commendation will be provided by supervisor farrell. supervisor farrell: i similarly

have a chance to come and youth involved in the summer reading program taking place in district 2. i understand only three out of five are here today. and i want to ask them to come forward. natalie, are you here? come on up. there are a number of volunteers i wanted to add. [names read] thanks for being up here. the summer reading program is part of the national summer of learning association. it is taking place at the schools of the sacred heart in district 2. it provides a lot of educational

experiences during the summer months. in education, we have a lot of drop-off in learning. it is so important to engage our kids during summers. more and more of the achievement gap can be explained by unequal access to summer learning. if you dig into the statistics, it is staggering. option i want to have the board of supervisors thank-you for all the work you are doing for the volunteers for this program. the dedicate a very big portion of their summer to 200 children here in san francisco, and it would not be possible without air how. not everyone is here to recognize. know how much i appreciate, and the board of supervisors appreciates, your work over the summer.