in february, 1980, muni metro were officially inaugurated. in that same year, muni received its first fleet of buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. in 1982 when the cable car had a shut-down, they added an alternative attraction to the cars. the festival was a huge hit and would continue for the next four summers in a permanent f-line that would extend all the way to fisherman's wharf, by 2000 the f-line was in place. and in 2007 muni extended the

third line to the southeast corner and returning to third street. for the first time in 60 years. in the course of last 100 years, muni's diverse workforce forged by men and women of innovation have reflected the many cultures that flock to the city. muni's ground-breaking antidiscrimination has guaranteed equal opportunity for all. the city's policy mandates the course for the future, as they work diligently to increase options and increase multialternatives, and deduce -- reduce the carbon footprint. it continues to improve the systems. during this sen -- centennial

year we reflect on the transit system. driven not

>> the annual celebration of hardly strictly bluegrass is always a hit now completing itself 12 year of music in the incredible golden gate park. >> this is just the best park to come to. it's safe. it's wonderful and such a fun time of the year. there is every kind of music you can imagine and can wander around and go from one stage to another and just have fun. >> 81 bands and six stages and no admission. this is hardly strictly bluegrass. >> i love music and peace. >> i think it represents what is great about the bay area. >> everyone is here for the music and the experience. this is why i live here. >> the culture out here is

amazing. it's san francisco. >> this is a legacy of the old warren hel ment and receive necessary funding for ten years after his death. >> there is a legacy that started and it's cool and he's done something wonderful for the city and we're all grateful. hopefully we will keep this thing going on for years and years to come. this is a planning commission meeting for thursday, march 14, 2013.

please beware that we do not tolerate any noise at any time. i would like to take roll. fong, commissioner wu, commissioners are expected to arrive shortly. first up our consideration of items proposed for continuances. item 1, 121495 c request for the conditional use item. item 2, 36218 street is proposed for

continuance. 4216 california street. request multiuse authorization. we just received request for continuances. that's all i have. i have no speaker cards. >> any public comment for the three items? >> good afternoon. my make the is doug oranger. i just want to thank the project sponsor for agreeing to continue the item for another chance to hear their presentation. >> great. thank you. >> any additional public comment on the three items.

seeing none, public comments close. commissioner moore. >> continue to move item. >> second. >> all the matter to continue item 1, 2, 14, commissioner so moved unanimously passed. regarding questions in matter. >> any public comments on the draft minutes? >> seeing none. public comment is closed commissioners. commissioner wu, >> i move to prove minutes.

>> second. >> on that motion to approve? commissioner, moore, wu and fong. that motion passes unanimously. >> item 4, commission comments and questions? commissioner. >> i have to talk about situation where the camp was nearly removed. they did provide housing and services to those that were living there and they had a good response and the other important item of this was that there is not an ability to return. so that, i think maybe a way to come up with a policy that may have

some benefit for us in the future citywide. no. 2, i was happy to be part of the forum yesterday and was sophie. she was present. and it was a very good hearing. we had a representative from almost every post secondary institution in san francisco. i can only think of one that there may have. it was a good round table and it dealt with the issue of student housing and the new legislation and hopefully a lot of these groups will partner with each other and be able to provide housing for their students and i think it's very encouraging. and thirdly, if i can ask some help, it's coming up on the

screen. great. we have a new pope and also new edition because as you know the pope is the first jesuit and also the first pope from the americas and this is my first grandson who was born last week and appropriately, his name is primo which means the first in italian. so his name was very timely. thank you. >> congratulations. >> any other announcements? births? okay. next item, please. >> commissioner under the directors report item 5 directors announcements? >> good afternoon. i want to briefly report, you will hear from an marie more details. as

you know the board of supervisors this week up had eld the vital impact report and approved a new term sheet and because of the nature of the changes in the project you will see this project again and we are looking to bring you initiation in late april tentatively scheduled a hearing for may 13 for to you take action on the general plan amendments and will go to the land use committee to the board in late early or early july. we will be getting you a large packet of information at least three weeks in advance because of the requirement for initiation to initiate three weeks in advance of any general plan action. you should be seeing that in about a month from now. that concludes my report and i'm happy to answer

any questions. >> mr. moore. >> i have one question. will we receive a revise? >> absolutely. you will be getting all that in about three weeks in advance of the first hearing. >> commissioners, item 6 review of past week board of supervisors and historic preservation. >> thank you, good afternoon commissioners, there are a few items i would like to share with you. the first the land use committee considered a packet of technical amendments including clarifications and corrections to our planning code approved that ordinance on november 29 and since then there were more incorporated into the ordinance such as adding a note to the p be where they might find an index to

fees and what are not allowed in union square and the restrict of use -- which has expired. >> newly appointed. she signed as a legislative sponsor and with those committees recommended approval of the ordinance. >> on tuesday, the plan was made possible by years of community and city effort. the board hearing contained a robust discussion about the no amendment were proposed. the plan included too many limitations on entertainment and office uses and supervisor

expressed similar concern and know the board struck a balance between many competing uses. she explained that the sally district is intended to be a pdr district and thus should not permit office and housing uses. there was discussion on the grandfathering provision for the conditional use for the academy of arts facility. board president chu and other supervisors expressed general concerns but no amendment offered to move that provision. since the planning commission adopted this, there have been following amendments made to this. removal of the b bulk. rezoning the property to r e d x. and rezones the property.

due to negotiated agreement between the property owner and the entertainment community. allows mergers in the w m u o to create a property with a larger front. tier 1 and tier 2. it will have a final reading next week and also the budget supplemental. you will remember we described to you requesting positions, this week it has been amended. it has 8 positions. it's 3.2, it ended up at 2.8 million approved. i do have a lot of information about the cpm c term sheet

endorsement and i will be happy to share that with you. it's a couple paragraphs or i can send it to you in written form. i know you have a hearing today. >> i think if you can send it that would be great. we have a little time to ask questions. >> okay. i will do that and make it available to the public. we have 2 new ordinances introduced this week. the bay view hunters citizens advisory committee and planning and land use matters for this zone 2 of this redevelopment project area sponsored by supervisor cohen. and a code to provide for appeals for sealed documents and to provide public notice of

environmental documents and termination. and lastly the hearing request from supervisor david chu is for 8 washington and he would like to know the impact on nearby assets and some puc properties and that conclude this weeks report. >> thank you. commissioner wu. >> so i think maybe we can talk about this when we discuss the sequel item today but it not that clear yet how supervisor kim's introduction impacts influences or doesn't. the sequel legislation that we'll be hearing today. i don't know if you want to give some brief remarks on that now. >> yes, there are some similar issues noticing how appeals process will work, that is still under review in the city attorneys office and there are 2 proposals that could be

considered separately by the board. it hasn't been officially referred to the department yet. when it is, we'll have 30 days to bring it to hearing before you. >> the board did not meet last night. so there is no report. >> commissioners, the historic preservation yesterday did not meet however two new commissioners were confirmed by the board and so the historic preservation commission is back in full strength with 7 commissioners. jonathon and allen young. if there is nothing else, there is now item 7. >> good afternoon commissioners. before you today is a consideration of a revising mission and value