>> so one of the reasons we developed this to separate the signers from the committee. and there's a committee account and the filing is created in that account usually by the treasurer and each individual will have to check in and for instance the information will stay in a file until sent out. anything else? >> is there a motion to approve this? i move to approve that change to the sequa regulation.

>> second. >> all in favor? okay. the motion passes. another computer issue we're going to be discussing and on net files contracts the renewal of that >> so the commission has a contract with net file which is our electronic filing vendor and that contract will end in september of this year. the contracting process in this city is very length yes and requires approval by the civil serve commission. it is - the commission has previously entered into two contracts to provide the system

for finance statements lobbyist statements and statements of economical interests. it's the only vendor that the state has approved so we only have one system and the system is shared by 20 industries that lowered our maintenance costs and allowed us to improve the system. there are a brief memo and i'll answer any questions about it. m >> this memo represents a lot of time we spent on that. we do get some benefits and we think about that carefully as we

plan ahead so the negotiations are crafted very careful. the city has a lot of requirements and we go through a lot of hurdles and hoops so this represents a significant amount of time and care >> i have some questions. first of all, thank you for your your hard work and electronic system and thank you for your work. i.e.. a little confused about this particular me up 0 it's not clear we have a viable alternative. so what really are you asking?

so >> so prior to 2007 from about 1999 to 2007 the city co- could file one finance form. that then a department came to the commission and a announced they were discontinuing the practice in the commission. and they had net file that wouldn't rebuild the system because it was going to cost a lot of money >> we don't have any additional. if the commission decided i didn't want to go in this decision staff would very quickly have to come up with an

alternate and we wouldn't know what to do. >> we could say this isn't working for us but it is. >> what about the cost? >> for the first time we've maintained costs for 6 years static. in this it's going to go up. i think that net file has been for bearing to ask for more because the city has made strong pleas to the contractor of the city to recognize the budget and they've sort of recognized that. and another one is that by working with us to develop several different platforms set

of xablts we've enhanced their ability to sell the product in other cities so it's compensation for it but the reality of inflation it's not really feasible for them to give us what is ultimately a discount. and what we're looking at is we're asking for more so the costs will increase >> and do we know how many? >> i don't have the numbers here but the initial contracts what between 1 hundred and 40 thousand per year. >> i think it's 1 hundred and

17. >> it's reasonable. >> and my final question on this is do we just begin to negotiate the contract? >> well, it's already been negotiated and we - we could have had the price the same for 2 years and then a steep increase but we decided to have it remain static. we need our approval and there's 17 different departments that have to sign off >> we need to see if contracting is the most efficient system. that's on the civil service

report >> we're not here actually approving the contract. >> right. for example, the human rights commission has already approved it but we still need you to approve it >> i'm supportive of it. i believe 1 hundred and 17 thousand though it seems high is less than a programmer in this city so if we did this in how is it would cost more. not that i'm giving a general assessment of the department of the technology. but >> - >> no comment. >> i think this is the best course of action. they really do have all the

documents their subject to redaction and all the filings there's a lot we have relatively at low-cost. i'm very supportive of this. thank you. did i mention steve is doing a great job? >> is there a motion? >> so moved. >> the decision is that we determine that this is the most effective way of filing electronic filing system that meets the needs of the commissioner. that's my motion and i approve that >> i second. >> all in favor? >> i should state that the

department of technology cooperates with us and is very helpful. >> now next up agenda is to consider the minutes of the commissions special meeting on april 1st the minutes of that meeting. comments on those amendments? any correction? changes? >> approved. public comment; right? >> i found no errors the record will show that it was too early

in the morning. >> he watches the reruns and a motion to approve? >> second. >> all in favor? okay moving right along >> there's two highlights in the director's report. i want to remind everyone that the regular meeting is on memorial day and the building is closed >> that's going to stop us? >> the meeting has been rescheduled for thursday the 30th. i'll send you a reminded in that. we also plan to address the board of supervisors report that was conducted last year and we

expect that that that discussion any take some time it would be a longer meeting. and there's an attachment about an information port all that they've been providing to the city of san francisco. 70 is trying to get the information out there for sort of a one stop setting for data. they've endorsed this product. it speaks well, for us and again steven left but for stevens work in keeping the information that we have out there and easily available and assessable to the public. i mean, it's not about us but it

certainly sheds a favorable light on some of our efforts. any questions? >> okay items for future meeting? oh, comments? >> under item 2 apparently, the staff done as i asked and noticed where gentlemen agreements have been approved and so i thank you for that thank you. >> finally items for future meetings?

okay. and finally public comment? public comments from public on future meetings? no public comment? what about public comments on information not on or on the agenda? well, i want to thank the staff and the public for making my first mooeft as the ethics committee as chair very easy and fast. this is the shortest meeting i've eve i've ev i've ever attended. okay. the meeting of the ethics

committee is

>> we came to seven straight about 10 years ago. -- 7th street about 10 years ago. the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push.

that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but when i do, it is usually from the inside out. it is like watching something being spawned. you go in, and you begin to work, excavate, play with the dancers, and then things began to emerge. you may have a plan that this is what i want to create. here are the ideas i want to play with, but then, you go into the room, and there maybe some fertile ideas that are becoming manifest that are more interesting than the idea you had initially set out to plan. so there has to be this openness for spontaneity. also, a sense that regardless of the deadline, that you have tons of time so the you can keep your creativity alive and not cut it off and just go into old habits.

it is a lot like listening. really listening to watch what is going to emerge. i like this thing where you put your foot on his back. let's keep it. were your mind is is how you build your life. if you put it in steel or in failure, it works. that works. it is a commitment. for most artists, it is a vacation and a life that they have committed themselves to. there is this notion that artists continue to do their work because of some kind of the external financial support. if that was taken away, artists would still do their art. it is not like there is a prerequisite for these things to happen or i will not do it. how could that be?

it is the relationship that you have committed to. it is the vocation. no matter how difficult it gets, you are going to need to produce your art. whether it is a large scale or very small scale. the need to create is going to happen, and you are going to have to fulfill it because that is your life. >> good evening and welcome to april 24th,