>> supervisor wiener: she trieses to avoid me because i joined the trial team and she left and went elsewhere and now i come to the board of supervisors and she promptly goes back to the trial team but i won't take it personally. seriously i know not just in the year that we were on the trial team but what i heard from people in terms of the many years before that, that you had spent on the trial team, is -- although i think people here generally see you in a certain role, what people don't always know is that your really just a very superb and widely respected trial lawyer and the trial team is an amazing place and i just think they're incredibly lucky to have you as their leader. and i know we're going to miss you but our loss is the trial team's gain. i will say that although dealing with 11 supervisors can be probably very frustrating and

brain damaging and hard, dealing with opposing counsel in the city attorney's office dwarfs in terms of brain damage and being hard. so from the frying pan into the fire. but seriously, i know we all love you and we're going to miss you. >> president chiu: recognize another one of our colleagues who we occasionally heard as an attorney, supervisor campos. >> supervisor campos: i wasn't sure who the resolution was referring to with respect to that issue. but as an attorney, i do know that -- >> [laughter.] >> supervisor campos: that some of your worst clients can be attorneys. so -- and you have six of the 11 here. and i just want to take this opportunity to say that i think you have handled yourself brilliantly. i think that the very tough and complicated issues that come your way, and quite frankly in the last couple of years, we've

had some pretty interesting and unique matters that have come before the board of supervisors. and i think that you have always, you know, approached it very professionally and very objectively, and have had the patience to deal with each and every one of us. so it's greatly appreciated. and i know that the trial team is lucky to have you. and we look forward to continuing to interact with you, and of course having john join the team, it's exciting. sheryl, as a colleague, as a friend, it's been a pleasure, and best of luck to you. >> president chiu: thank you, supervisor campos. i will quibble with one thing. you said there are seven attorneys, there are six. supervisor elsbernd. >> supervisor elsbernd: in 2005 when you came i think there were a lot of folks who thought there is no way anybody could

replace ted lakey. i think we all knew within a couple of months you were the perfect person for this job, and that was a different time, but what has always remained consistent is your professionalism and your work. you've been fantastic. and what i will say to john, you have a very difficult person to follow. and when it comes to me, admittedly, you have a very short time left with me but one of sheryl's great skills i'm not sure everybody here is aware of, with me, whether i was sitting in supervisor kim's chair or sitting here, i have a tendency to be sarcastic every now and then and lose my temper. sheryl would have ability with just a look to let me know i was going over the edge. she and monique have a special place in that regard. john, you've got to find a way to communicate that to me. sheryl, thank you for keeping me in check on those times when you were able to.

>> president chiu: supervisor avalos. >> supervisor avalos: thank you. i worked with you as a legislative aide and a supervisor. it's been really great to know you, outside of the office as well, your interests in that. and i just really appreciate your work over the years. i just hope that the trime team, that they -- trial team that they like gid tars, and music. if they haven't, you'll be very happy. john, welcome, and i look forward to working with you. we worked together great and i think you will be a great asset for the board. >> president chiu: supervisor farrell. >> supervisor farrell: thank you. i want to echo what i said earlier and to say thank you. someone who has been here a year and a half and new to the political system in san francisco, you have been an incredible guide. from my perspective, and, you know, you talk about

professionalism, but you have really helped a ton. i mean that very personally. i want to thank you for that. i don't think anyone else could have done that. so many things -- i don't know what supervisor campos or wiener said, whether something is material or not, and having you on speed dial that is true for me. you are such a great person. our loss is their gain at the trial team but thank you for everything. john you have big shoes to fill but i love working with you already and love working with you in the future. sheryl, thanks a ton. >> president chiu: supervisor chu. >> supervisor chu: a lot has been said about how smart sheryl is and the decorum she has and how wonderful she is. i wanted to thank you because i remember when i was first appointed in 2007 as a supervisor, i had to come to you to ask you a really dumb question, a question as simple how to divide a file and what does that mean. i want you to know, no matter how stupid or dumb the question was you always answered it very

nicely. also, i just always relate to there was never a question that was too silly, or never a question that reshouldn't ask. so i always wanted to thank you for that because it means a lot for us to have someone that we can always ask all of our most simple questions to. i want to thank you, wish you the best of luck. luckily for us you're not going away so you might find yourself here again and hope you will be back with us at some point. >> president chiu: one more person the clerk of the board. >> sheryl adams, thank you for holding my hand when i became the clerk. you were one of the handful of individuals who helped me acclimate to the job. i want to express the deep gratitude from my office and all the help that you've given us over the years. as supervisor campos said there were several high profile issues that occurred over the last five to six years. and it was because of your guidance, and your calm demeanor, and problem-solving

skills that we were able to get through them. and i just want everyone to know that you were a great part of our success in each and every single one of those incidents. so thank you very much. we will miss you. and john, welcome. we're grateful that you're going to come on board and take her place but of course nobody can take sheryl adams place. as we've missed ted lakey but we quickly became acclimated for you and were grateful for you're assistance and will be grateful to you too, john. thank you. >> president chiu: deputy city attorney add himsel adams, any s or counsel you want to provide us? >> i'm very touched. thank you so much. and it's really been my pleasure, privilege, and honor to serve as your counsel. you're just a remarkable group of individuals from everyone sitting in this board, to your staff, to my friends in the clerk's office. this group is great. i mean it's every -- it's

touching, it's cutting edge work. and everyone's got their finger on the pulse of really great new social policy. and that's just been an exciting thing to be able to be a part of. so i thank you. and really, this means a lot to me. i appreciate it very much. thanks. >> [applause.] >> president chiu: and with that, i think we're at the end of the agenda. madam clerk, could you read the memorial yams. >> the clerk: today's meeting will be adjourne adjourned on te following individuals, for president chiu for the late nancy blair, on behalf of supervisor elsbernd and supervisor chu for the late caghts lien backari, julian lowe also on behalf of supervisor

carmen chu. >> president chiu: do we have any more business in front of this board? >> the clerk: that concludes the business for today. >> president chiu: colleagues that concludes our business for today. thank you.

>> i love teaching. it is such an exhilarating experience when people began to feel their own creativity. >> this really is a place where all people can come and take a class and fill part of the community. this is very enriching as an artist. a lot of folks take these classes and take their digital

imagery and turn it into negatives. >> there are not many black and white darkrooms available anymore. that is a really big draw. >> this is a signature piece. this is the bill largest darkroom in the u.s.. >> there are a lot of people that want to get into that dark room. >> i think it is the heart of this place. you feel it when you come in. >> the people who just started taking pictures, so this is really an intersection for many generations of photographers and this is a great place to learn because if you need people from different areas and also everyone who works here is

working in photography. >> we get to build the community here. this is different. first of all, this is a great location. it is in a less-populated area. >> of lot of people come here just so that they can participate in this program. it is a great opportunity for people who have a little bit of photographic experience. the people have a lot, they can really come together and share a

love and a passion. >> we offer everything from traditional black and white darkrooms to learning how to process your first roll of film. we offer classes and workshops in digital camera, digital printing. we offer classes basically in the shooting, ton the town at night, treasure island. there is a way for the programs exploring everyone who would like to spend the day on this program. >> hello, my name is jennifer. >> my name is simone. we are going on a field trip to take pictures up the hill. >> c'mon, c'mon, c'mon.

>> actually, i have been here a lot. i have never looked closely enough to see everything. now, i get to take pictures. >> we want to try to get them to be more creative with it. we let them to be free with them but at the same time, we give them a little bit of direction. >> you can focus in here. >> that was cool. >> if you see that? >> behind the city, behind the houses, behind those hills. the see any more hills? >> these kids are wonderful.

they get to explore, they get to see different things. >> we let them explore a little bit. they get their best. if their parents ever ask, we can learn -- they can say that they learned about the depth of field or the rule of thirds or that the shadows can give a good contrast. some of the things they come up with are fantastic. that is what we're trying to encourage. these kids can bring up the creativity and also the love for photography. >> a lot of people come into my classes and they don't feel like they really are creative and through the process of working and showing them and giving them some tips and ideas.

>> this is kind of the best kept secret. you should come on and take a class. we have orientations on most saturdays. this is a really wonderful location and is the real jewel to the community. >> ready to develop your photography skills? the harvey milk photo center focuses on adult classes. and saturday workshops expose youth and adults to photography classes. director lee? >> present. >> director nolan. >> director ramos is anticipated. director rub ke?

>> present. >> directors, just so you know, director bridges is not going to be with us. announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. anyone with one going off may be asked to leave the meeting. no. 4, approval of the minutes. >> motion to approve. >> is there a second? >> second. >> a member of public has indicated they are interested in addressing the matter. >> no one? >> yes. >> directors in favor say aye? >> aye. >> item 5, communications, director, please be advise there had will be no closed session today. >> also, members of board of directors and ladies and gentlemen, a body mechanic died while at work in the upper yard. he was -- 73 years old and an employee for 33 years and he was recognized by his

colleagues and friends a tireless worker and took great pride in keeping our fleet both clean and reliable. he was a proud member of local 1414 and known to all as outgoing man of cheerfulness and mentoring staff. with that we'll adjourn today's meeting in his memory. any other communications? >> no, mr. chairman, no other communications. item 6, introduction of new or unfinished business by board members. >> i did want to something up. i read an article in the examiner this morning that talked bay dui checkpoint that the sfed pd did this weekend and i know our police department has received awards from the state for their dui efforts and i thought this one was fascinating, 8 of cars, and 13 additional infractions so that brings, by my math to 25% of the vehicles that they stopped had something going on,

something wrong. and so i just wanted to call attention to that, because it really does highlight how important it is for us to support them in those efforts and what a good job they are doing and i believe they have another one coming up in north beach. >> where exactly is that, cheryl? >> north beach, chairman, nolan, be careful. [ laughter ] >> that is all, thank you. >> other members of board, new or unfinished business? seeing none. >> item 7, directors' report. >> good afternoon, mr. chair. members of board and members of public and staff, i have a number of things to cover today, but happy as always to start for the first meeting of the month by recognizing some of the folks who are doing the good work of the mta, and i want to start with some members. this is a team recognition, team of folks who crossed a few different divisions within the agency at on accessible

services and communication and so i would like to ask the following to step forward. matt west, our accessibility coordinator, kate torran or paratransit coordinator and lou feliciano our transit communication margin. i'm not sure i is a lulu, but we have three of the four here and what we're recognizing this group for is the professor of muni series of videos that i'm sure you have all watched numerous times. these were requested by the mac, multimodal accessibility committee, but they have adopted to the broader scope of the mta with the rest of us. there were four different videos that they made. they were written and cast by matt, [tpa*-eufpbld/] edited

filmed and edited by kate and there were a number of other mta employees that participated and these were put out in advance of the july 1st to make sure there was good information or to compliment the information that was going out there. and i think we're going to play a little bit, just a highlight for anyone who was sorry enough to have missed this. [ music ]

[ music ] [ applause ] >> good. >> an now come travel with us as we visit that bastion of brain activity, the world-famous muni labs. hello there, professor muni at muni labs where the future of transit is being made everyday. let's look at muni's new all door boarding policy. >> we're going into the rear of the bus, hello, hang on, sorry. hello, no, not there either. yes. this is judie. what are you doing judy? what

are you doing judy? what are you doing judy? oh, no it's jerry. jerry rides muni, too, but boarding never goes fast when he is around. [ music ] [ music ] [ applause ] i want to stress my resemblance to anyone here, including namesakes of board members are completely inadvertent. i'm sure commissioner jerry is a fine [tr-pts/] rider. i want to note that we had a very modest budget for this endeavor. the budget was zero. and it was delivered within

budge. so not a penny of mta funds went to this. it was really just the initiative and the love and the time of the four people standing up here and lulu has now joined us and i will note also one of our cac members is here also had a camo that you may have seen in at least one of the videos. this was picked up, these videos by numerous media outlets. my notes say it was a viral sensation, and it was all because the initiative of these four on their own time to put something together that was both fun and informative and helpful. so with that, congratulations. >> thank you. [ applause ] >> if any of you would care to say a few words?

>> on behalf of our creative team, oscar award-winning team, i want to thank the board and directors for giving us the opportunity, as well as annette williams who trusted our instincts in pushing this. i have to say that the team worked offhours after an outreach meeting and just threw these ideas together, having coffee and i think the best ideas come out of these coffee breaks. thank you. >> i just want to say thank you very much. i think it's safe to say that none of us receiving this award today are expecting a call from the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences come oscar time. [ laughter ] i have to say working in the marketing department is a job i love dearly and i'm fortunate that

my job allows me to work across the numerous divisions and it's dedicated and gifted people like matt west, kate, torran and lulu that i work were on a number of occasions that really makes me feel proud to be part of this project and to realize that we do have within our halls some of the best and brightest people in this city. thank you. >> on behalf of the of the board of directors and people of san francisco, thank you for this creative contribution for making this system work so well. [ applause ] >> thank you. >> next we have a couple of individuals from the transit division, some people refer to as muni. and i would like is to ask mr. john haley to come forward. along with olivero valley and mr. valley has been with us for more than 33 years, 28 of which have been in the cable car

division. working for 23 years as an accomplished grip man and if anyone has ridden on cable cars can attest to the fact that doing that for 23 minutes is probably difficult enough for most human beings and so doing it for 23 years is certainly impressive. just an outstanding record with muni and the mta, excellent safety record and no avoidable accidents in last 15 years. past five years he has been working at pal and market turn table as an ambassador assisting patrons, as well as his fellow crewmembers. probably one of the most visible ambassadorial positions we have in mta. he is a great role-model for his colleagues in terms of [o-ufrplgts/] attendance also in the years and his customer service skills are known to be

exceptional. he told me he specialty many, many years on the california line and known as mr. california. which i think speaks a lot about his customer service skills. no complaints, only accolades from the public for his great years of service at cable car. also, we have sun go, who is an electrical transit mechanic who currently works out the green division, which is most of our light rail fleet runs. he is the running repair and defects guy. so when there is a problem on a vehicle out there, and those that haven't gone through the overhaul program have those problems he is one of the first guys out there to get the train back in service or to get it safely is offline, so the service can continue. he is one of the first to volunteer, to take on any