developers and this is not by the alongside they make millions. the amount we're talking about for relocation is really chump change to the great profits that they make so we definitely urge this be passed unamended >> thank you, mr. collier. >> thank you, steve collier tenderloin housing clinic. regarding what constitutes a hardship it's important to understand the rent board has as a backstop the constitutional fair rate in issuing a landlord can make a fair rent of return. with regards to the controllers factor for determining what the market rate will be for the unit

it's important to understand it wasn't super clear to me, however, the factor includes a reduction from the current represent down to what is considered the initial rent based on the allowable increases and from that the factor includes the market rate increases from the pointed up to the present. so it assumes that the allowable rent increases have been taken by the landlord >> if i interrupt that's not what i right hand lane mr. egon. >> right but i asked him and he confirmed it. >> we'll get clarity. >> that makes it, you know, a complete picture of what happens with the market and also i think

landlord do impose especially the speculators increase the ellis act on a 50 day notice if more than 10 percent. i think the and i think the owners will determine based on their calculations as to what makes the minimum payment and whether they impose the increases or not will be what the maximum or minimal is under the ellis act as amended thank you very much >> thank you. is there any additional public comment on item 5? you've already >> i think supervisor kim has a question. >> oh, yeah. supervisor kim. >> please come up. my question was i know there was a study done of the victorious

so there's a lot of concern about the mom and pop and how this legislation impacts them but who's the veeshgors. >> i just wanted to address that we finished compiling a lot of research and joint tenants with the organizations looking at the ellis act eviction and i have numbers to share and make public. first of all, one hundred and 3 units were evicted by serial evictors 41 percent of the units alone were evicted by folks who ellis acted more than wound. speculators will indeed take advantageing of the ellis act. in 201312 percent of ellis act

eviction happened less than months of ownership and 2 to 3 months of ownership and 20 percent happened win that six months to one year and 15 percent between 1 and 2 years this is showing you concludely that they've not been long time mom and pop owners >> do you have any information on the 20 percent. >> we have that in our database. >> thank you. >> any additional public comments on item 5 seeing none, public comment is closed. so i want to thank everyone for coming out today and for the folks who presented at the

beginning. so supervisor campos you had proeptsd amendments before you described those amendments should we - do you time to comment on the amendments or should we we can have a motion to accept the amendments >> actually supervisor jane kim supervisor kim do you have a motion. >> no, just a motion to take the amendments. >> supervisor kim has moved to adapt the amendments as proposed by supervisor campos and we've take those amendments working class. >> supervisor campos. >> thank you to the committee for listening to this item and thank you all the tenants and advocates and the community members that have come out for this hearing. i think it was very moving to hear the testimony especially from people who are fatiguing

eviction that's not easy to talk about. let me say that i know that a lot has been said about the hardship and the need to protect the small landlord i think this legislation does that but i think we have to put that issue in context. my feeling is that when people try to justify what's happening in terms of the displacement in this city that the folks who are trying to justify some of the displacement, you know, always point to the small landlord as the poverty child for what's happening. the vast majority of evictions as was said is happening by the

speculators who have little no common if anything with the small landlord. if the concern is in the way those smalltime landlords are going to be impacted this legislation provides a hardship exception but we're not talking about hardship that's at the end of the day what defines the speculators. those speculators are here to make money and they themselves know that the conduct in which they've engaged and the political realty of their business practice is such their notice justification for what's happening. their abusing a will that that was never intended for what is being intended today. to the extent you see the ellis act it's for the needs of long

term alongside that want to get out of the business. if we have an opportunity to save the characteristic of this city we have to move now. the costs of the legislation have pretty modest we know it's only part of the solution and not to defer people from exercising their rights under the ellis act it's for the purpose of giving tenants a fighting chance to sty in san francisco. that's all it is. and i think that a fighting chance is something that everyone deserves and t is sxhifth with the values of san francisco. we'll come back to this item for the next meeting and i strongly

courage my colleagues to support in piece of legislation and to move forward it forward to the board of supervisors >> thank you supervisor campos. one thing i think it's important to keep in mind that if someone's getting ellised out of their unit whether a mom and pop landlord or a major conglomerate i think it's equally devastating to the tenant. i i know in terms of ellis evictions and threatened ellis act evictions they're done by large new real estate investigators and long time landlords. we know that a significant majority of the ellis evicts they've not owned long so

senator leno will prohibit of the ellis act evictions with fewer than 5 years of ownership but all the evictions are problematic and so i think that's important to keep that in mind >> supervisor kim. >> thank you for supervisor campos office for the work on this legislation. at the minimum wage costs should be to reflect the current market and inflation. we're certainly seeing here 90 in san francisco this the the rent increases are above and beyond what we've seen and it's been articulated where land is quite valuable. it's important we keep up with the times and sure a level of

stabilization for our tenants fatiguing eviction. i appreciated the members of the public who shared their stories picture its important to remember the experience of eviction is not only the loss you have your unit by the immense stress when you see there's nothing i can food it is really, really unfortunate. by, of course, overall the loss of the special network and especially, if you're a senior resident that's something that no amount of money is replace or be accounted for the larger issue is what we're seeing in san francisco the wide abuse of the ellis act. i look forward to that in sacramento as we try to close

the loophole and sure that the act is what it's meant to be not only by owns coming into the market and flipping and often they flip in the first 5 years. i really appreciated having stand up come ice cream i'd like to see that more often i think a (laughter) there's a new role for 125u7b8d comedy i have friends and misery is an important living for the shaund comeic i guarantee if you come to city hall we'll be forcing you to - having material and, of course, you'll not get paid which will allow you to

continue in our low income status and not making any money for the work i appreciate all the folks and encourage more of that to really frame the story and articulate the mess >> supervisor cowen. >> i too wanted to acknowledge everyone who came out to share their stories and give a shout out to the merry men and women who made this hearing nor enjoyable and was we have this conversation we over the compassion to folks it's still part of the housing crisis and unfortunately, they have fewer advocates advocating open their on behalf of.

so to the housing warriors that are out there let's maintain a watchful eye over what's happening with the affordable housing from the housing authority transferring property to private investment and management companies shur we've got zero displacement as this transition continues to unfold. please don't think you're able to solidify our own position there are other vulnerable folks we need to continue to be mindful we're talking about a continuum of housing not only renters and property owners us against them but figure out the

balance so natives can leave here and grandparents and artists can live here. everything that makes san francisco so desirable so desirable can still remain here inside of san francisco. thank you >> supervisor campos. >> just wanted to add and thank hillary in our my office to make this happen it's taken many months so greatly appreciate it. >> okay at any point we've amended the item as it needs to be continued for a week i'll make a motion for continuance for one week. >> take that motion without objection madam clerk, is there any other business before the committee. >> there's no further business. >> thank you,

>> on december 28, 1912. san francisco mayor, sonny jim rolph stared into the crowds of those who have gathered. a moment in history. the birth of a publicly own transit system. san francisco municipal railway. muni as it would become to be known. happy birthday, muni, here is to

the next 100 years. the birth of muni had been a long-time coming. over the years the city was disjointed privately owned companies. horses and steam and electric-powered vehicles. creating a hodgepodge of transit options. none of them particularly satisfying to city residents. the city transit system like the city itself would have changes during the san francisco earthquake. the transition that will pursue from this aftermath would change san francisco's transportation system once again. facilitated by city boss, abe

ruth, ushering in the electric city car. the writing was on the wall. the clammer had begun for the experiment including public transit people. owned by the people and for the people. the idea of a consolidated city-owned transit system had begun traction. and in 1909, voters went to the polls and created a bond measure to create the people's railway. would become a reality three years later. on december 28, 1912, mayor sonny rolph introduced the new geary electric streetcar line and the new san francisco railway. that he said would be the

nucleus that would host the city. and san francisco gave further incentive to expand the city's network. a project by way of tunnel leading into chinatown by way of north beach. in december the first streetcar was driven into the tunnel. just two years after its berth, muni had added two lines. and k, l and m lines that span out from westportal. in 1928, the j line opened heading west to the beach. in 1944 san francisco voters finally approved muni take-over of the market street railway. by then motor bus and trolley

bus improvement had given them the ability to conquer san francisco's hills. after the war most of the street-car lines would be replaced with motor or trolley bus service. in 1947, the mayor recommended replacing two lines with motor coaches. and it appeared that san francisco's iconic cable cars had seen their final days. entered mrs. cluskin, the leader to save the cable cars. arguing that the cable cars were a symbol of the city, and she entered a charter placed on the november ballot. it passed overwhelmly. the california street cable railway was purchased by the city in 1952. there were cut backs on the

cable car system and in 1957 only three lines would remain. the three lines that exist today. in 1964 the cable car's future as part of california's transit system was sealed when it was proclaimed a national historic landmark. 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 >> 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,