mountain. >> we did that work as well. >> you had a lot of experience they used mounds one hundred and 6 years ago. >> the people that built those mounds came in later this is as important as it is. >> sounds like you're doing fine. >> yes. we're preserving the past for the future it's interesting. the last item i want to report on we and turner attempted the february 27th partner center i know that director reiskin was there and mayor ed lee we wholeheartedly support the process so we'll be working with web core and engaging in the process what our trade various trades and will report on that

later that concludes my report >> you've go on got one member of the public that wants to address. >> i think we're okay on. what do i think? >> very briefly and widening the clock back an hour a couple of points open the financial specifically attachment to status of the contracts on attachment 4 which is expenses. on attachment 2 second line the downtown extension engineering this contract from last year this is the renewable of the 4 pointed $2 million contract the prop k funds no one is talking about the percentage i think this should go to the 1 million

that the planning department is looking for as a study to the downtown extension in the i 280. moving to the capital and expenditures i hope you can find this useful once again the specialized services look at the downtown it's $26 million we may have to scrape this so we need to move forward. on the revenue side there is an interesting line we're got a grant from the homeland security and of a hundred thousand dollars. the way i look at it, you know, there is a discount of $50 million of the b h s thinks is necessary and our map experts have come up with the

recommendation is we invite dhs to come and look at it transbay and give us a second opinion and eventually decide how much we need to spend >> okay. this includes the members of the public this is the - we can move into our regular calendar. item is to award the subcontract for 8 million plus for t g concrete super structure package and increasing the districts costs and increasing the authorized construction fee by 3 million 950 and authorized the

sub garden insurance policy to 44.90. directors mark will report >> good morning mark with the program manager. we advertised the super structure back in 2013 to basically complete the balance of the structural concrete work for the center which is the completion of the 10 foot wall for the sandbox. also the ground floor concrete slab and the other slab the bus deck and as well as the roof-deck there are 37 feet of concrete work. the bids were open february 11th

and the estimate the budget it was approved in july of 35.5 million and it was updated to $33.3 million the estimate that we complete at the end of february was $35 million. we had 5 pre-qualified biders consumer construction and other submitted bids at connecticut could. connecticut could informed us they were bidding other projects and couldn't submit bids they were busy and the csa can wanted to focus their attention on the bridge construction and not this type of work.

this - this project had trans group had several deduct alternates they were approved as a part of the july project alternate 4 was added later than. it had all the for $48.7 million they submitted a bid into through that and the bids are evaluated on the plus bids and the alternates. it's recommended that we accept the deduct alternates 13 and reject 4 it provides a

structural architecture concrete finish number two, of providing a set of concrete the bid parts for this particular alternate is 64 hundred dollars and $3.4 million and this a alternate is you much more than 64 million dollar and we ask you reject this and possibility discuss it with shimming any questions and is what caused the higher prices. it's solely recommended that the project be w5ur9d to show me any questions they've submitted a fair and reasonable bid. their bid taking a look at according to what we think the reduced costs or the costs savings with the mobiletion since they're on the dock side

he construction of the below grounded concrete. the market code continues t conditions this is on a critical path and it's essentially, we you award it now for the schedule. we look at the scope of work the concrete there's no opportunity for cost scope reduction. the total bid all the time is $48.4 million it's recommend to fund the budget between the amount and program revenues this is $22 million with the contingent of $8.2 million and $33 million for the allocation

and $99.4 million for the contingent and 8.7 million and the balance will be 7 three or four $.4 million. the group will be the first pathology awarded and the c mc agreed to have the payment bonds as the shourns program to address the subcontractors the subcontractor program has several benefits and increase the composition open the project. over the life of the program it's expected to save millions of dollars and if you have any questions, i'll be happy to answer them

>> any questions. >> i have just some comments and then a question. first of all, i support the recommendations to move forward. i think it's on a critical path and even though that's a lot more money we need to move forward. i think the recommendations is right like on the other packages the disparity between the engineer estimate and the c mc estimate is troubling are the philosophy is the bilateral and engineer are working together in the development of the xylophone to come to the end with the end results of estimates far apart is the collaborations are not working go. so that's concerning with the

disparity of the bids so few bids and so different seems like it is cause for concern and it would be the quality of the bid documents and whether or not they're looking different things seems like the engineer and the contractor seem to be looking at different things it's concerning and i say that because we have a lot more to be bid whatever it behind the disparities we want to understand. the last comment on the alternates i appreciate the amount it is hard to look at the numbers so as we are developing alternatives we may want to look at more substantive things. my question i think i saw in the

staff report there were 4 addendum issued can you explain to us the purpose of the timing and the magnitude of those addendum. maybe that's contributed to the results we've seen >> i don't have the information open the and i dim but it should include the inquires as part of the package. the other information i don't have but i'll share it later on >> randy do you have that informati information. >> again may be looking at the addendum what they have in them might be lessons for the future

bids. >> if i can respond to a couple of your points on the s b e risks some have risks and this package doesn't. the risk by the engineer estimate was based on the speciality item and the market conditions are so tight it will deplete the engineers opinion that is driving the costs that's not part of this package. on the alternates are not in the bidding in this panhandle but their future alternates. the alternates number one is the opening in the roof. the opening in the roof >>was for skylight in the future that is alternate to be deleted so that's really $250,000 on

alternate futures. the only thing i can share this is a good bid. had we had 4 biders or more we could sharpen our pencils but this this is a reflection of the economy. this is quite a bit work and there's quite a bit work out there >> i did you know, i have some questions on the moving from paid performance to this insurance. but i appreciate the quick response on this. i have talked about the executive director my only concerns is to make sure that

someone reads through the performance bonds for our construction manager general contractor they expect the paid performance to continue downhill hill if this is a case if someone reads through the funding agreement to make sure that all of the similitudes would be paying performance bonds i'm previously confident that that that's a good move given we do the research >> so we have a motion and second call the roll please. also the members of the public of the public and director metcalf. director reiskin. director harper that's 4 i's and item 7 is approved. that item 8 is the minutes of

the february 24th meeting >> so moved. >> we have a motion and second. >> any members of the public. >> director lee. director reiskin. director harper. that's 4 i's and the minutes are approved >> okay. then we're adjourned. >> that's concludes our >> welcome to "culturewire."

today we are at recology. they are celebrate 20 years of one of the most incredibly unique artist residency programs. we are here to learn more from one of the resident artists. welcome to the show, deborah. tell us how this program began 20 years ago. >> the program began 20 years ago. our founder was an environmentalist and an activist and an artist in the 1970's. she started these street sweeping campaigns in the city. she started with kids. they had an exhibition at city hall. city officials heard about her efforts and they invited her to this facility. we thought it would coincide with our efforts to get folks to recycle, it is a great educational tool. since then, we have had 95

professional artists come through. >> how has the program changed over the years? how has the program -- what can the public has an artist engage with? >> for the most part, we worked with metal and wood, what you would expect from a program like ours. over the years, we tried to include artists and all types of mediums. conceptual artists, at installation, photographers, videographers. >> that has really expanded the program out. it is becoming so dynamic right now with your vision of interesting artists in gauging here. why would an artist when to come here? >> mainly, access to the materials. we also give them a lot of support. when they start, it is an empty studio. they go out to the public area and -- we call it the big store.

they go out shopping, take the materials that, and get to work. it is kind of like a reprieve, so they can really focus on their body of work. >> when you are talking about recology, do you have the only sculpture garden at the top? >> it is based on work that was done many years ago in new york. it is the only kind of structured, artist program. weit is beautiful. a lot of the plants you see were pulled out of the garbage, and we use our compost to transplant them. the pathway is lined with rubble from the earthquake from the freeways we tour about 5000 people a year to our facility, adults and children. we talk about recycling and

conservation. they can meet the artists. >> fantastic. let's go meet some of your current artists. here we are with lauren. can you tell us how long have been here so far and what you're working on? >> we started our residency on june 1, so we came into the studio then and spent most of the first couple weeks just digging around in the trash. i am continuing my body of work, kind of making these hand- embroidered objects from our day-to-day life. >> can you describe some of the things you have been making here? this is amazing. >> i think i started a lot of my work about the qualities of light is in the weight. i have been thinking a lot about things floating through the air. it is also very windy down here. there is a piece of sheet music up there that i have embroidered third. there is a pamphlet about

hearing dea -- nearing death. this is a dead rabbit. this is what i am working on now. this is a greeting card that i found, making it embroidered. it is for a very special friend. >> while we were looking at this, i glanced down and this is amazing, and it is on top of a book, it is ridiculous and amazing. >> i am interested in the serendipity of these still life compositions. when he got to the garbage and to see the arrangement of objects that is completely spontaneous. it is probably one of the least thought of compositions. people are getting rid of this stuff. it holds no real value to them, because they're disposing of it. >> we're here in another recology studio with abel.

what attracted you to apply for this special program? >> who would not want to come to the dump? but is the first question. for me, being in a situation that you're not comfortable in has always been the best. >> what materials were you immediately attracted to when you started and so what was available here? >> there are a lot of books. that is one of the thing that hits me the most. books are good for understanding, language, and art in general. also being a graphic designer, going straight to the magazines and seeing all this printed material being discarded has also been part of my work. of course, always wood or any kind of plastic form or anything like that. >> job mr. some of the pieces you have made while you have been here. -- taught me through some of the pieces you have made while you have been here. >> the first thing that attracted me to this was the printed surface. it was actually a poster. it was a silk screen watercolor,

about 8 feet long. in terms of the flatwork, i work with a lot of cloddish. so being able to cut into it come at into it, removed parts, it is part of the process of negotiating the final form. >> how do you jump from the two dimensional work that you create to the three-dimensional? maybe going back from the 3f to 2d. >> everything is in the process of becoming. things are never said or settled. the sculptures are being made while i am doing the collages, and vice versa. it becomes a part of something else. there's always this figuring out of where things belong or where they could parapets something else. at the end goal is to possibly see one of these collage plans be built out and create a

structure that reflects back into the flat work. >> thank you so much for allowing "culturewire" to visit this amazing facility and to learn more about the artists in residence program. is there anything you like our viewers to know? >> we have art exhibitions every four months, and a win by the public to come out. everybody is welcome to come out. we have food. sometimes we have gains and bands. it is great time. from june to september, we accept applications from bay area artists. we encouraged artists from all mediums to apply. we want as many artists from the bay area out here so they can have the same experience. >> how many artists to do your host here? >> 6 artist a year, and we receive about 108 applications. very competitive. >> but everyone should be encouraged to apply. thank you again for hosting us. >> thank you for including us in "culturewire." ♪

>> i'm warren corn field and we are doing a series called stay safe, we are going to talk about staying in your home after an earthquake and taking care of your pet's needs. ♪ >> here we are at the spur urban ken center and we are in this little house that was built to show what it is like in san francisco after an earthquake. we are very pleased to have with us today, pat brown from the department of animal care and control and her friend oreo. >> hi. >> lauren. >> could you tell us what it would take after an earthquake or some other emergency when you are in your home and maybe

no power or water for a little while. what it would take for you and oreo to be comfortable and safe at home. >> just as you would prepare for your own needs should an earthquake or a disaster event occur, you need to prepare for your pets. and i have brought with me today, some of the things that i have put in my disaster kit to prepare for my animal's needs to make sure that i am ready should something happen and i need to shelter at home. >> what are some of the things that people should have in their home after an earthquake or other emergency to help take care of their tasks and take care of themselves. >> i took the liberty of bringing you some examples. it includes a first aid kit for your pet and you can also use it for yourself and extra meds for your pets. and water container that will not tip over. we have got both food, wet food

and dry food for your pet. and disposable food container. and water, and your vet records. in addition, we have a collar and some toys. >> yeah. to keep oreo busy. >> he needs toys and this is san francisco being a fruity city and come on oreo. this is your dinner, it is patte style chicken dinner with our foody seen here. >> what they say now is that you should have at least a gallon of water and i think that a gallon of water is small amount, i think that maybe more like two gallons of water would be good for you and your pet. >> does the city of animal control or any other agency help you with your pet after an emergency. >> there is a coalition of ngos, non-governmental

organizations led by the department of animal care and control to do disaster planning for pets and that includes the san francisco spca. the paws group, the vet sos, pets unlimited. and we all have gotten together and have been getting together for over four or five years now to talk about how we can educate the public about being prepared for a disaster as it involves your pets. >> a lot of services. i understand that if you have to leave your home, we are encouraging people to take their pets with them. >> absolutely. we think that that is a lesson that we concerned from karina, if you are being evacuated you should take your pet with you. i have a carrier, and you need to have a carrier that you can fit your pet in comfortably and you need to take your pet with you when you were evacuated. >> i am going to thank you very much for joining us and

bringing oreo today. and i am go

>> welcome to the wednesday, march 12, 2014, of the san francisco board of appeals the preceding office is board president ann and joined by commissioner president hwang and sfung and supervisor chris functioning and robert bryan will provide the board with the legal advice. i'm cindy the boards executive director. we're joined by representatives representatives from the department that has matters we have bryan and norman from the sophisticating definition of stubble streets and joined