like certain things that are more like specific detail specific. one of my things that just popped up and it never came to my head when we were, you know, having these conversations, is when i was in business i was part of the lbe program and my experience with sfmta with the lbe program was excellent with their off-street parking division. so, i know now, you know, working with a lot of community organizations and small businesses that the sfmta is one of the biggest contractors in the city because they say muni and various other departments. i was just wondering since my experience was good and i hope my business to grow back then ~ helped my business to grow back then, i was wondering if that's the case for other departments in the mta [speaker not understood] lbe [speaker not understood], requirements and municipal codes can be very daunting. is there resources like in the off-street parking division with the sfmta to -- for lack

of better words -- nurture first-time businesses that are participating in a city contract with sfmta? >> that's great. >> um-hm. >> commissioner dooley. >> i think, you know, because we're getting so many infrastructure projects and a lot of new building, i think it's really important to address loading zones. >> yes. >> i think it's a huge issue. if mta wants to also do new projects change streetscapes, they really need to address the impact of eliminating parking if that includes eliminating loading zones. they need to have part of their plan be able to mitigate and allow commerce to continue. that goes to the question also of, you know, before they start

working on infrastructure project, they need to look at all -- >> this is [speaker not understood], yes. >> yes. that to me is one of our largest things. and i also think it's important to discuss the possibility of allowing more parking structures because if you're going to take the parking away, you know, we need to have someplace to have folks who drive, for whatever reason -- not everyone takes the bus. maybe they're coming from out of town [speaker not understood]. we get a lot of visitors. we have to have some parking [inaudible] if we're going to take it off the street, we have to put it somewhere else. >> and even though we have the transit first policy. but i do want to piggyback to what she said about the loading zone is what i hear all the time, especially with all these new projects on valencia street. i'm hearing it a lot now with -- now that that's been redone, divisadero, now that that street has been redone. it's like i hear all these

merchants, they find out who i am, they start complaining about the loading problems. >> right, columbus avenue. >> columbus avenue. yes, that's one i would really like to address. >> okay. >> i don't think they think about that. >> they were planning to move all the loading zones on columbus avenue. well, there's like a million restaurants that come every day. as it is with the parking spaces, people are double parking. but, you know, business has to -- people have to receive deliveries. >> all right. so, you would like to hear -- receive presentation on their policies and design approach when doing these major infrastructure projects and how they give consideration to loading zones. >> what you have here i think is great. i just think we all need to prioritize what we all want to here. and if there is a way we can all look at this for the sake

of time and get, you know, send regina and christian what we would like to see on that, i think that would be very helpful. >> and then are there things that you would like to ensure that we present to the sfmta board -- i mean, sometimes i do think we live with this on a day-to-day basis, but it is important for other entitleies to understand sort its to understand the cumulative effect a business incurs doing business with the city from all the permitting, you know, sidewalk, having to repair sidewalks ~, graffiti, you know, the various -- cumulative sort of impacts of different city agencies interfacing with them, regulating them. and, so, to understand that

that is the view of which this commission does come from when it's taking a look at the lens and deciding to address issues that are affecting small business. >> i'm particularly happy to see you mentioning the small business should have an equal place at the table along with the bicycle advisory board because we don't at present. i feel like we are really an afterthought and, you know, we are a huge economic driver in the city and we need to be at that table. >> everybody says we're pro small business, but when it comes to this they're not. this is what we need to address. i do know that in the quarterly meetings that's been addressed, [inaudible]. >> do you know if that happened? i know that the small business request to have a member on the mta board. >> i think it's still on the table right now. i know he said -- the mayor was

wanting to interview the people personally. so, commissioner ortiz. >> following the same sentiment, it's like items 2 through 4, item 3 that you mentioned, is just more of the theme that we need presence -- representation at the sfmta. the loading zone is a perfect example. have they come to somebody that's in the trenches, a lot of headaches for business e and themselves. ~ it's more of a general theme items 2 through 4. hey, we're a big pack or in the city. you've got to listen to us. >> i think also we've seen too much that the small business community ends up being reactive because they're not at the table. >> right. >> and that is not a good thing that we're always saying, oh, my goodness, they're taking all the parking away, or, they're closing the streets down. we need to be at that table so we know.

yes. >> again, i think of the five item, topix listed on this list here are good. ~ i don't know how much time each one will take. but the ones that are not on the top of the priority list, maybe we can have materials to he review rather than a live person. >> [speaker not understood]. >> so, is there like a top 3 in terms that we should have a presentation in terms of maybe the transit first policy and definitely have a presentation on that, parking? >> [inaudible]. >> which would include all forms of parking, green zone. >> right, yellow zone. >> do you think there will be enough time to cover those? >> all five? >> yeah. >> i don't know, i'm asking the

question. >> well, we're going to be meeting a little bit earlier for this meeting. i do know that. >> 4:30 will be the start time. >> they're all very important, in my opinion. >> yeah. >> i think that we just really in general have to emphasize the inclusion of small business. >> yes. >> in all of these decisions. that is our number one message here. >> [speaker not understood] the quarterly meeting with the mayor. >> okay. and if there's any additional thoughts or information that you personally would like to get to be able to read ahead of time, e-mail both christian and i will facilitate getting that information to you. and we're starting to accumulate some information and we'll be sending it out this week in a packet for you to read. so, the strategic plan, the

capital plan, that information, we'll be making it available to you. >> great. let's open this up to public comment. do we have any members of the public who would also like to comment on item number 10? seeing none, public comment is closed. next item, please. >> item 12, directors report, discussion item. >> thank you, commissioners. i'm going to be very brief due to time. but just a couple things i do want to highlight and that is we have officially launched our kiva zip program. so, right before the meeting we finalized a press release with kiva zip. so, i will be forwarding that on to you. and i do think that we might have our first lender. our first borrower, i should say. and i will send you that information. you do have attached some of the criteria which we're using

as our internal guide in making the recommendations. we are starting out with just three borrowers for right now just to make sure that we don't overcommit ourselves. we're doing a good job doing vetting and making referrals to kiva as a trustee. with that, i would like to by the end of january have a total of three borrowers that we have up on the site. and then i do want to say that we are getting close finalizing some of our outreach for material in the gross receipts. we will be doing an official campaign launch, the city, in january. so, and we will be having a full presentation for you at the january 27th meeting. and then i think lastly what i just want to identify is that the holiday seasons are coming up. so, i've provided you a list with all of our economic

development organizations who are doing gift fairs and their schedule. so, they take place in the first two weeks of december. so, if you have an opportunity to make sure that you do stop by and take a look at them and visit them. so, i'll let you read the rest and that concludes my report unless you have any questions. >> any questions, no? okay, next item, please. >> item 13, legislation and policy committee report. >> we are meeting after this meeting today, and the item that we spoke at our last meeting was presented earlier today. so, i have nothing else to report. >> thank you. item number 14, outreach committee report. and the committee chair i believe had to leave the meeting. >> okay, next item.

>> then -- >> go ahead. >> we did meet -- i don't have any notes in front of me. we did meet last week, two weeks ago, i'm not sure, and we discussed the bridge program that we heard today. so, we knew about that, which was great. the results. and then also we have -- is there anything else? >> working on the unsecured property. >> yeah, working on the unsecured property taxes which christian has looked into for us and we're most likely going to get that reviewed. >> yeah, we've contacted the relevant departments asking them for their input on the possibility of updating the amount or at least a study and see if an update would make sense. >> okay. >> item number 15, president's report. >> i don't really have anything to report other than the castro

merchants will be having their annual christmas tree lighting ceremony on monday, december 2nd at 6 o'clock at castro and 18th street. and it will be a shop the neighborhood night that monday night. >> item number 16, vice president's report. >> nothing to report. i did attend the universal health care meeting that we've been following closely and i've asked the office staff to look into that for the businesses, the 20 to 49 employees which is of concern. so, that's pretty much all i have to report at this time. regina, do we have any update on -- >> we do not have any update at this point. >> okay. >> item number 17, commissioner reports. >> do we have any commissioner reports at this time? seeing none, next item. >> item 18, general public comment. >> do we have any members of

the public here who would like to make a comment on any future meetings of this commission? seeing none, public comment is closed. next item. >> item 19, new business. >> any items? seeing none, next item. >> item 20, adjournment. this is an action item. >> do we have a motion to adjourn? >> i move. >> i second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> meeting over. thank you, everybody. the meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. [ adjourned]

>> welcome to culture wire. we will look at the latest and greatest public art project. recently, the airport unveiled the new state of the art terminal. let's take a look. the new terminal service and american airlines and virgin america was designed by a world- renowned architecture's firm. originally built in 1954, the building underwent massive renovation to become the first

registered terminal and one of the must modern and sustainable terminals and the united states. the public art program continues its 30-year legacy of integrating art into the airport environment with the addition of five new commissions that are as bold and dynamic as the new building. >> this project was completed in record time, and we were able to integrate the artist's early enough in the process that they could work with the architect said that the work that is completed is the work that really helps complement and instill the space as opposed to being tucked away in a corner. >> be experience begins with the glass facades that was designed with over 120 laminated glass panels. it captures the experience of

being under or over clouds when flying in a plane. depending on the distance or point of view, it can appear clear for more abstract and atmospheric. the subtle colors change gradually depending on the light and the time of day. >> i wanted to create an art work that looks over time as well as working on in the first glance. the first time you come here, you may not see a. but you may be able to see one side over the other. it features a couple of suspended sculptures. each was created out of a series of flat plains run parallel to each other and constructed of steel tubing. >> it is made up of these strata. as the light starts to shift, there is a real sense that there

is a dynamism. >> it gives the illusion that this cultures might be fragments of a larger, mysterious mass. >> the environmental artwork livens it with color, light, and the movement. three large woven soldiers are suspended. these are activated by custom air flow program. >> i channeled air flow into each of these forms that makes it move ever so slightly. and it is beating like a heart. if-0 when as of the forces of nature moving around us every second. >> shadow patterns reflect the

shapes of the hanging sculptures. the new terminal also features a children's play areas. both of the market the exploratory n.y. -- exploratorium. the offer travelers of all ages a playful oasis. using high quality plywood, they created henches shaped like a bird wings that double as musical instruments. serving as a backdrop is a mural featuring images of local birds and san francisco's famous skyline. >> in the line between that is so natural, you can see birds and be in complete wilderness. i really like that about this.

you could maybe get a little snapshot of what they are expecting. >> it is an interactive, keck sculpture that is interacted with by the visitor. >> they are a lot about and they fall down the belt. it moves the belt up, and if you turn that faster, the butterflies fall in the move of words. >> the art reflect the commission's commitment to acquiring the best work from the bay area and beyond. in addition to the five new commissions, 20 artworks that were already in the airport collection were reinstalled. some of which were historically cited in the terminal. it includes major sculptures by the international artists.

as a collection, these art works tell the story of the vibrant arts scene in the early 1960's through the mid-1980s's. the illustrate san francisco's cultural center and a place of innovation that is recognized and the love throughout the world. one of the highlights is a series of three left tapestries. they are on view after being in storage for 20 years. these tapestries representing various gardens. from his years of living in san francisco. hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and whilst dahlias in rich, deep shades as they make their way to the baggage area. they can access behind-the- scenes information and interviews with the artist

through an audio to work. it features archival audio as well as interviews with living artists. he can be accessed on site by dialing the telephone numbers located near the artwork or by visiting the commission's web site. the public art speaks volumes of san francisco as a world-class city with world-class art and culture. for more information, visit test, test, test, test, test, test test >> good afternoon we will call this meeting historic preservation commission to order. >> welcome to the san francisco

historic preservation commission regular meeting for wednesday, november 20, 2013. like to take roll at this time. (calling names) commissioner wu is expected to be absent. at this time members of the public any address the agenda expect agenda items with respect to agenda items your item will be addressed at that time. i have no speaker cards. any member of the public wish to speak on non-agenda items >> that places you under the

regular calendar. there's only one item on the green connection if you have any questions, we'll be happy to answer them. >> seeing no questions we'll move on. item two the staff report and announcements. tim fry commissioners, i have two items to report to you. first, i wanted to give you an updated on the silver cottages work has stopped they site but on monday shelly of our staff and myself met with the project sponsors reviewed the condition of the cottages. and they're working on security measures foyer the cottages while they awe witting wait the

lawsuit. the protection plan is short term hopefully and it will begin in less than 90 days. the project spokesperson will know more this week and mark hal beggar is in the audience and happy to answer any questions. we're working closely together and hoping to have a resolution to any stoucht issues in the short-term. the second is last week, i gave a brief presentation at the cities graffiti board from the graffiti incident at the high beggar bank. the advisory board had questions about the historic preservation commission relating to abatement.

they're trying to encourage property owners to put in a report. i expressed our willingness to work with them to achieve some of those golds and we'll be coordinating with the department of public works to see how we can work better together. p that concludes my presentation if you have any questions, we'll be happy to answer them. seeing no questions we'll move on >> commissioners that places you under commission matters president's report. >> just an update on the real our program we've got a couple of gentlemen helping out. we set a launch date of march one. we're getting a a lot more traction from real terrors i have been talking when they may

want to train all the real terrors for the first banish it could be a good kick start. a green good friend wants to have it at their site >> commissioner could you give more details. i know i remember discussing it earlier in the year but i think it's an cellist e exciting project >> the real touch to a lot of the folks in buying home in the district and surveys are happening throughout the city. so the idea was we get realtors trained and preservation approved saying i understand the preservation rules so california

preservation foundation is putting together four or five we came up with >> 5. >> yeah. 5 different training items. and i can actually i'm not prepared inform give you a brief >> is that a certification. >> yeah. through preservation and they'll role it out statewide. >> okay. >> and it's all online training not having to show up. >> thank you for your initiative. >> and thanks to the staff for the help. that's it for president's report >> moving to item 4 damgs of draft minutes for november 13th. >> commissioners any comments or corrections. any member of the public wish to

speak seeing none, public comment is closed. >> i move we adapt. >> second. >> thank you. >> on that motion to adapt the draft minutes (calling names) so moved, commissioners, unanimously 6 to zero and places you on item 5 commissions questions and comments. >> commissioner pearlman. >> i have met with one of the board members ted about the project. just to discuss he wanted to know more about our process and what if there were any issues that we thought about it. >> thank you. any other disclosures. seeing none, we've we'll move on >> commissioners that is for

items proposed for continuance items. for 940 grove street. this is being proposed by staff to be continued indefinitely. >> there was some interest from the project sponsor but they're not here. >> can you define what indefinitely means. >> it simply means it has to be renoticed. >> city attorney can i speak to this item real quickly give an update. >> to the item. >> yeah. real quick. basically should we continue it that is whether or not we do mr. fry and myself are going out to 940 grove