i will not waste them. if i do not need them, i will not use them but it is more efficient to raise the issue then to have to come back and ask for permission and explain why the issues mayor the extra pages. >> is there an objection from the sheriff? >> the mere fact that you need to do all this work to justify the case speaks volumes. if you want to give more than 10 pages, 15 should be sufficient. i know that we can do it in 15. >> the opening brief is 27 pages. >> commissioners, -- >> i do not have strong feelings about limiting either party.

if you want to waste or paper because they think we need more education, i am happy to get it. so i would not strongly urge a page limitation. obviously our time is limited. >> i am actually probably closer to commissioner renne. if that helps to lay it out -- [inaudible] were the bids 50 and 30? perhaps you might like to offer a number somewhere in between. we did i get to do much of that. >> that is true -- do not get to do much of that. >> that is true. in light of that, i would say 25.

leave it at 25, as long as you briefly to issues we discussed. will it be helpful for us to have other applications of a lot of facts? that is fine. you can do that within 25 pages. i want to talk about timing. the one thing i definitely want is an exchange of your respective findings of fact so that you have a column for your bottle position. i probably should have made another visual.

it is like a summary judgment motion. i want to give you guys an opportunity to exchange those. when can you have those done and when can you exchange them so that we have them. when can get those so we have them by august 10th?

the chorus to have the document august to attend.

>> there is little which is more like an appellant argument. i then we should focus on the facts. kerber there will be opportunity

for us to as pieces of the questions about the law off and we will have thought your briefing. i will have this played a little bit more heavily to the facts. >> we would deliver our arguments, then follow up question in. with this fifa on the facts of aloft? >> yes. if -- would this be on the facts of the law? >> yes. >> does that plan sound acceptable to the commission? anything else from the parties.

>> know. >> okay then, the meeting is adjourned.

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>> this is holly lee knox. there are some proud pet owners in san francisco and they have brought all their pets here to strut their stuff. >> it's an annual event that we've had. this is our 18th year. we bring in rescue groupers, vendors, supporters, lots and lots of animals. it's a proud day for us and for the animals of san francisco. >> the costume contest is really fun. people get really creative. it's a really fun event.

people go all out, create costumes, buy costumes, whatever it is. but there's some really fun ones. >> we're just celebrating the pets and just their companionship and how they are invaluable. so everybody's having fun. >> we're the city's open door shelter. that means we take in every animal that comes through our door regardless of age, condition, species, everything in the city comes through us that is in need. >> animal care control, it is such an important agency and is very understaffed, has very few resources. but we make animals don't have a home, that we get them a home and that we don't put the animals to sleep, that we're able to adopt them out.

>> we have a huge number of volunteers who come in and they will walk our dogs, socialize our animals, play with cats, play with them, bring them to adoption events today. >> i volunteer with the animal control center and i do that every week. >> we're in an organization called friends of a.c.c. with that organization, you can donate money if you don't have time. if you do have time, you can come down to the shelter and volunteer to actually have one-on-one time with the animals. if you're like me and you don't have time to give to an animal, if you actually have one of your own, you can get your fix on the weekends, come in and pet them and love them and it's great. >> this has been pet pride 2011 brought to you by san francisco animal care and control. to find out more, visit them on the web at sfgov

>> there are kids and families ever were. it is really an extraordinary playground. it has got a little something for everyone. it is aesthetically billion. it is completely accessible. you can see how excited people are for this playground. it is very special. >> on opening day in the brand- new helen diller playground at north park, children can be seen swinging, gliding, swinging, exploring, digging, hanging, jumping, and even making drumming sounds. this major renovation was possible with the generous donation of more than $1.5 million from the mercer fund in

honor of san francisco bay area philanthropist helen diller. together with the clean and safe neighborhood parks fund and the city's general fund. >> 4. 3. 2. 1. [applause] >> the playground is broken into three general areas. one for the preschool set, another for older children, and a sand area designed for kids of all ages. unlike the old playground, the new one is accessible to people with disabilities. this brand-new playground has several unique and exciting features. two slides, including one 45- foot super slide with an elevation change of nearly 30 feet. climbing ropes and walls, including one made of granite. 88 suspension bridge. recycling, traditional swing, plus a therapeutics win for children with disabilities, and even a sand garden with chines

and drums. >> it is a visionary $3.5 million world class playground in the heart of san francisco. this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the helen diller playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org. [roll being called] >> you have a quorum. the use of sound-producing electronic devices are

prohibited. cell phones that are set on vibrate do cause microphone into parents. please put them in the off position. >> to have any comments on the last meeting? to have a motion to approve? -- do i have any comments on the last meeting? do i have a motion to approve it? >> item 6, introduction of new or unfinished business by board members. >> chairmen and i met with the leadership of the bicycle coalition regarding street safety and cyclist's ability -- cyclist civility. we have asked the coalition to

come to a board meeting next month to update the board on the actions they're taking regarding cycling, street safety, and we would like in september to be a full board discussion around this. i think the staff has a lot to share our around our movements. i know the director having recently come back from a trip to copenhagen has some interesting things to say about the approach they take their. we would like to go ahead and get both of those things on the schedule. on a personal note, i got back from a vacation part of which i spent in montreal. they have an incredibly robust system and it made me more convinced than ever that it could work in san francisco because this is not visible. it was very encouraging to see

how many people were using their bike share program, how many people were cycling in general. some of the bike lanes go away and the winter. they are only there in the summer and months. -- in the summer months. this gives me hope on what san francisco can accomplish. >> it is any new or unfinished business? item 7, directors report. >> thank you. i have quite a few items to cover, so i will try to go fairly quickly. starting with the best, the special recognition awards as we do each and every month. first, i would like to call forward our cfo and the real estate team who today are being

recognized. the reason why we are recognizing the entire team today is because they have really come together in advancing some pretty significant real estate needs of the agency. we are a pretty big landlord in the city although we got often think of ourselves as much and have a lot of interplay with the other real estate of the city. this small group is very busy and has been accomplishing a lot of things. they have spearheaded the acquisition of more than 365 private property interests, everything from full parcels to licenses to access. they manage an acquisition budget of 36 million people. they relocated 9 residential households and 11 commercial tenants.

they did this not just to meet the bare bones requirement of the federal and local law that actually got some good success stories in the process. some of the relocated tenants ended up becoming homeowners. that is 1 of the businesses that was relocated and end up buying the building. they were not just kept all but were better off as a result of the efforts. a $1.6 billion program that was partly the extra mile they went to make sure that process went well and smoothly. in fact, we went through that process of condemning a building, moving out all those people and residents, enough for a demolition was really not any concern. this is pretty phenomenal and i think that speaks to the work that these folks have done. this is not to central subway,

they have been managing various products -- projects. the relocation of the pain signed and the meter shops. -- of the paint sign and the meter shops. the transportation management center which will be open across the street from our facility next year. they have been put in charge of managing operator restrooms which we know is a very significant issue for us. we have entrusted the leadership and designated our chief restroom officer. they have been managing our funds trying to consolidate spaces and relocate staff to process improve operations and to save money. so far, they have saved us $2.5 million annually of getting us out of this space and consolidating. they just recently negotiated a

more than 12 and a half acre parcel from the border with brisbane to meet some of our future needs. this is not even speak to the big project plan that will be coming to you sometime this fall. this is a once in a generation effort. >> thank you, director. they're the best dressed team, by the way. not only have they been working on some of the efforts, they have done really great work as a team and they never say no to anything. they do a small thing like moving the phone and they do a big strategic in negotiation. they have never been as active

in the history of the agency as they have been in the past several years. thank you for your great work and keep it up. >> i am a senior manager for real estate. i want to thank you for the special recognition award. this is a valley it -- a very talented team that helps us to address and implement the agency short, medium, and long- term needs. we can do it. we work seamlessly with other city departments including very closely with the city attorney's office. with the unions, with the other divisions, community organizations and stakeholders. we feel proud of having moved the central subway project acquisitions forward and to have relocated their residents and businesses and to also -- we are proud of the plan that will be

coming before you and we are working hard with internal divisions and others to bring that to your approval and we are actively negotiating and implementing other real estate projects and leases and acquisitions, so we look forward to working with you closely in the future. thank you so much for this award. >> on behalf of the board of directors and the entire agency, thank you for the hard work you do. these recognition is so important because it lets the board directors and the rest of the agency know what you are up to and what the agency does. it reminds the public how important the job you are and the work you did with the relocation system. thank you very much and congratulations. [applause] >> next i will ask mr. haley if

he will come up with two of his folks. these are not coming up as a joint award but two different individuals being awarded within transit. the transit supervisor, he has been with us for more than 20 years and works as an operator. he is considered a professor with an honorary phd and new operator training. i did not know that we awarded new honoraria ph.d. is. they are met with a pleasant personality and added to that focuses not only on training but excellent customer service. he also investigates and looks for a way to reduce future

incidents of these types. we're certainly a better organization today but because of the work he has done and the way he has model behavior for our new operators coming in. next to him is john waller who has been with us for 12 years and was an operator of kirkland. the note says that he has received more commendations van the new york stock exchange. most, for his exceptional customer service skills. he had the opportunity to be at 1 of the operator awards ceremonies. he announces a traffic points, he is courteous, and treats all customers and co-workers with dignity and respect. at a time when we are trying to reduce operator absenteeism, he has a perfect attendance record which is an example for all

employees. i would like to thank both of you for your great surface to the people of san francisco and making muni shine. >> thank you. congratulations. [inaudible] >we talk about the importance of not only preparing operators but also something we emphasize is the individual leadership that operators have shown in influencing other operators and showing them the ways of the road to ease their transition.

we show them how to handle a difficult situation. we can express our appreciation at a time when all of us are working hard. i wanted to introduce -- if you would because it kirkland has done a remarkable job with their attendance in getting their services on the street. i might want to reveal a couple of secrets or tricks. could afternoon. -- >> good afternoon.

johnny is a good operator. he is known with his boss for his currency -- he is known for his courtesy. he is always very courteous. he never fails to say good morning, good afternoon. not only that, in addition to when he is out there, whether he is on the bus or on property, he is very caring to work with his co-workers. i remember, one of the dispatchers coming in and telling me that she felt very touched that on a day when she seemed to be having a bad day, he was there and he talked to her just to calm her down and help her out. i also know that he