>> good afternoon and welcome to the san francisco historic preservation commission of wednesday, march 7, 2018. i'd like to remind members of the public that the commission does not allow for any outbursts or objections of any kind. lastly, please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. [ roll call. ] we expect commissioner hyland to be absent today. members of the commission, first item on your agenda are public comment. at this time, members of the

public may address items before the commission except agenda items. with respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address the commission will come when that item is reached in the meeting. >> does any members of the public wish to address the commission on a nonagendaized item? seeing none, we'll move onto item one. >> it>> good afternoon, commissioners. tim frye, department staff. i have a number of announcements to share with you this afternoon. one is in regards to your pending designations for washington high school, roosevelt high school and sunshine middle school. last night, we attended the board of education meeting and

presented on the proposed designation. our presentation included information reminding the board that designation has no financial effect on schools because the schools are located on state property, and we reassured the commission and the department as a whole respects the community's process in determining the murals at george washington that are under scrutiny at the moment. we also stated that landmark designation at the local levels is intended to be a positive experience to acknowledge the architectural character of the three schools, and we provided some next steps once the documents are forwarded to the clerk of the board of supervisors. sf heritage, donna graves, and robert turny were also in attendance and provided some public comments, but several board members still expressed concern over the landmark

designations. they believe it kwconvolutes t board's process, and they believe moving forward would complicate not only what is formally decided what is the future of the murals for washington high schools, but also just the label of landmark designation may be used by the community to object to future alterations to these properties. with that, they also acknowledge that they believe they are very good stewards of the properties, and they don't see any reason for local landmark designation if it truly isn't, only an honorific designation. they were -- they seemed a bit concerned that the city could designate their properties without their permission or significant involvement of the

school board, but i would like to remind you that we've been attending meetings with their buildings and grounds committee since 2015 on these three pending designations. so in conclusion, they -- while it wasn't an action item, it was only an informational item, they did unanimously come to a conclusion that they are not supportive of landmark designation at this time. however, we do have your decision -- your unanimous decision to move forward with local dig n local designation pending at the board of supervisors. this is primarily an update, but i will keep you updated once we start briefing with the individual supervisors on the next steps. also, this past monday, the diamond heights safety wall was heard at the land use committee at the board of supervisors. the -- only supervisors tang and safai were present, but the applicant, bob pullman from the

diamond heights community association were there in support of the designation. one member of the public who is a member of the libertarian property argued against the designation. the supervisors did have questions about the ownership, which you know has been sort of an ongoing issue because it was a redevelopment agency property. we were able to locate some documents from the former redevelopment agency from the late 1960's that does indicate a conveyance to the city for its maintenance and ownership in the future, and so once we confirmed that with the department of real estate, we provided that information to the committee members after the hearing, and now, we're working with dpw just to iron out a few more details, including whether or not the arts commission will formally accept the safety wall as part of the city's art

collection. the full board hearing is scheduled for tuesday, and i'll certainly keep you updated on the results from that hearing. 56 mason, which as you know, is a category four building in the kmmf conservation district was heard at the planning commission on march 1st. the -- as you recall, it was to replace some street facing windows of a residential hotel. members of the tndc and the glide foundation and other members of the community voiced concerns over loss of residential units at this property, so the commission took d.r. and approved the project, basically upholding the historic preservation commission's decision on your scope of work but added that conditions that the original tenants be offered a tenancy at the previous rental rate, that

those tenants be served with a right of first refusal, and asking that the department report back to the commission on occupancy that are subject to rent control. and i will point out that the department is going to provide the planning commission with an overview of sro's in san francisco. there will be a memo provided, and we will provide that memo to this commission, as well, for your information. the one troubling item that occurred after the hearing that has been brought to our attention, apparently, in the sunday new york times, there was an article titled dorm living for professionals comes to san francisco, and it does cite that this property is being kweeconverted to market housing, and that is legal under the code. so it's likely this is going to continue to be an issue, but we'll certainly keep you updated on the results of the project.

and then, finally, the department was present at history days at the san francisco mint last weekend. as always, there was a huge turnout, and a lot of interest and support for the planning department. being there in support and representation of the historic preservation commission, so we're always happy to participate pa, but wa participate, but wanted to let you know it was a great turnout. that's all for my presentation. i'm happy to answer any questions. >> commissioner matsuda? >> it was a busy week. what are you doing regarding the situation at george washington high school, and what should the commission do? >> that's a great question. i think the first thing we will do is brief the supervisors on the outcome of the meeting, and i understand that the board of education staff will do the same. you know, if the board of supervisors or members of the board choose not to sponsor the designations, the department would become the sponsor.

and then, at that time, we will work with you and decide on maybe when's the best course of action. these are fairly unique landmark designations, in that our ordinances usually outline a regulatory framework for permit and design review. as they're honorific because they're state property, perhaps we can work with the city attorney that would make the board of education feel a bit more comfortable, but we can report back to you once we have some more information and maybe some tempers subside after last night's hearing. >> thank you. commissioner johnck? >> i had a similar concern about the board of education's decision, and i guess what was surprising, particularly in light of your comment that you've been meeting with the grounds and building committee since 2015, so it seems there was a disconnect in the process of communicating up or was the building and grounds committee

there? or i mean, somehow, it seemed like something was lost in the last couple years, which was unfortunate. >> yeah. the only major change was the original facility's manager, dave golden, retired during this time, and so new laddership, it was in place, however, we were still having very productive meetings. there were about five school properties that are currently designated under article ten. >> all right. thank you. i'm just curious about the school board's perspective. the comment about the report e not including the school board's perspective. what's exactly missing? >> we're not -- we're not clear about what exactly they meant by that. some of them had felt that they didn't have enough time to read the full reports that were, you know, three lengthy reports that we received a week in advance, but we will certainly

follow up with them on that, and that will be one of the issues that we hopefully touch on when we meet with them again. >> all right. thank you. >> commissioner pearlman? >> yeah, i wanted to ask a question. so if it's only an honorary type of essentially a title, when they would go to do work, would it go through the same processes of -- >> the state issues its own -- is its own permitting agency. >> right. right. >> it did seem from the conversation that there is concern that, again, that there is sort of a public perception that as a local landmark, that the state should be held to a higher standard, and that was something that they weren't comfortable with because it may make it difficult for them to make changes to these buildings in the future. we offered, you know, technical support, and this commission's arc is support to help address some of these concerns if they were to arise, and we cited

previous concerns. it did not seem to go anywhere. >> okay. thank you. >> all right. we can move on. >> if there's nothing further, commissioners, we can move onto item three, commissioner president's reports and announcements. >> i would like to announce today that i would like to reappoint bob turney to the preservation commission for a year. >> do you need a motion? >> i don't think i need a motion. i think i can just make that motion as president. >> okay. >> so noted, commissioner. and -- >> and i will notify the fund committee and mr. turney, as well. >> very well. iti ition -- commissioners, item four, approved the minutes for

the speci -- the draft minutes for february 21st, and february 28, 2018. >> i just have a correction on page three. nibby brothers is not n-i-b-b-y, it's n-i-b-y. just spelling correction. thank you. >> if there's no further comments, we'll take public comment on this item. does any member of the public wish to comment on the draft minutes from january 17, 2018 arc or february 21st, 2018 hpc? seeing and hearing no public comment, we'll close that, and do i have a motion to adopt the minutes? >> i move that we adopt those minutes, both of them. >> thank you, commissioners. on that motion, then, to adopt the minutes as corrected.

[ roll call. ] >> so moved, commissioners. that motion passes unanimously 5-0. that places us on item five, commission comments and questions. >> commissioners, any comments or questions? >> no. we can move on. >> very good. commissioners, that'll place us under your regular he had calendar for item six, case number 2017-015030 des at 246 first street, the phillips building landmark designation. >> good afternoon, commissioners. shannon ferguson, planning

staff. this building is located at 244-246 first street in soma. the building was added to the landmark designation work program on may 12th, 2012. the hpc approved a major permit to alter in january 2017, which included transfer of development rights and an expanded 34 ezzanine as well as a commission to designate the building as a landmark. the landmark designation report was prepared by arg, and a final draft was received by the department in november 2017. commissioners hyland and matsuda conducted a site visit on december 6, 2017, and the hpc initiated designation that day. the phillips building is distinctive as a -- is significant as a distinctive and highly impact example of the lost art deco style, and it's the largest example of the

art deco in the city. the phillips building is a rare example of myers and klinkhart's commercial work. interior character designing features include the elevator lobby and former showroom. these spaces with eligible for designation because they are historically publicly accessible. the phillips building retains the design features that were present during the established period of significance, which is 1930, the year it was completed. the complete list of character defining exterior and interior features are on page 26 of the landmark designation report. designation of the phillips building also meets two of the historic preservation commissions four priorities for designation. it meets the first designation priority which is the designation of under represented landmark property types, including landscape, san

francisco's most well known art deco buildings are generally theaters, schools or office buildings. the phillips building was constructed to how's the industrial processes associated with a land scale printing operation. it's the largest art deco style lost building in san francisco, a relatively rare architectural style applied to this property type. there's only one other existing landmark located nearby at 443 folsom street, it's landmark number 149, the advendclocker's black smith job, donated in 1982, there's no public neighborhood or public opposition to designation. the department believes the building meets the established eligiblity requirements and landmark status is warranted. the department recommends the hpc recommend designation to

the board of supervisors. this concludes my presentation. i'm happy to answer any questions. the property owner's representative is also here to answer any questions. >> thank you, commissioners, any questions for staff or the property owner? seeing none, we'll take public comment on this item. if there's any member of the public wishing to make public comment, please come forward. seeing none, i close public comment. commissioners, do have a motion? >> i make a motion to move to the full board of supervisors landma landmark designation -- >> second. >> very exciting. very exciting. >> very good, commissioners. on that motion then to approve the landmark designation. [ roll call. ] >> so moved, commissioners. that motion passed unanimously 5-0, and places us on item 7 a

and b for cases 20170123 ca and var, at 3133 liberty street, certificate of appropriateness, and the zoning administrator -- acting zoning administrator will be considering the variance. >> good afternoon commissioners. the project before you is a request for certificate of appropriateness for the property at 31 through 33 liberty street. which is contributory to the liberty hill landmark district. the property's occupied by a two story three unit building. [ inaudible ] with a new two level deck and spiral stair within a similar footprint. the addition of a solid fire wall at the east end property line, the replacement of the existing foundation, and fill the existing light well at the ground level on the aeflt

elevation, replace the existing windows and doors at the existing elevation, and an interior remodel. the rear deck will occupy a similar footprint to the existing while decreasing the nonconformity with rear yard requirements of the planning code. each of these alterations and additions will not be visible from the public right-of-way and will not detract from the character of the building or the district. given the nature of this property, the project sponsor is requesting a variance from the rear yard requirements of section 134 of the planning code. to date, the department has received three correspondences, two in favor and one in opposition to the project. the department recommends approval. to ensure that the proposed work is undertaken and in conformance with this

certificate of appropriateness, staff recommends the following conditions: prior to approval of the site permit, the project sponsor shall provide a protection plan for the proposed foundation work to demonstrate all of the existing character defining features and historic materials shall be protected during any construction work. the project sponsor is present and has prepared a short presentation. i am available for any questions, and this concludes my presentation. >> thank you. we have one question, from commissioner matsuda. >> i have a question. i see two letters. both are letters of support. where is the letter of opposition? >> it was received after the packet was produced. >> it was an objection to the deck in the rear, it was from an anonymous neighbor, and specifically the size of the deck and the deck being unsound. >> okay. thank you. >> mm-hmm. >> so the sponsor want to make a presentation, and will five minutes be adequate? >> i think so.

>> we're not including the prep time. extra time.

>> we also have the -- oh, okay. so we have the packet, too, so if you wanted to walk us through something in the packet. okay. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is brent hatcher, and i am the owner and sponsor of this project. i have lived at 33 liberty street since 2003, so about 15 years. my husband and one of his friend purchased 31-33 liberty in 1986, as a tic. a few years later, they replaced the stairs that were not original to the home and restored them to their original

design. through the years, we have cared to the home and continued to make improvements to the original design by replacing window sashes, replacing siding. our home is a little over 125 years old. it was built in 1892 by julius craft. it was owned and commissioned by steven wing as a two flat income property. the wings, mr. wing and his wife lived next door, which is at 25 -- no, 3537 liberty street now. in 19 -- so this is a diagram of the rear of the property, and as you can see, the house which is in the darkly shaded mass, is already in the 25% set

back. it encroaches on the 25% set back. the existing structure is hone with a heavy dash line, and then, the proposed structure is shown in the hatched area with the darker hatch being the upper deck, and then, the lighter hatch being the lower portion of the deck that's proposed. so in 1900 -- the 1900 sanborn map shows that 3133 liberty, and its neighbor to the east, 2729 liberty both encroached on their rear yards more than current set backs would allow. 3133 still sits upon its original set back and foundation. the 1914 map differs a little from the 1900 map and shows the addition of an egress stair on the rear of the structure which encroaches further into the rear yard, thus we know at

least back in 1900, that there were structures built where the current decks now stand. let's see...our neighbors to the east at 2729 also have an enclosed porch that still exists, and they recently had a variance to replace their rear yard and i believe their rear egress stair is, i think, within a foot of their property line, their rear property line. when larry purchased the building in 1996, he estimated the age of the decks that we were asking for permission to replace looked to be from the 70's. there is no record of the structure, but the sanborn map indicates there is a long history of it. the decks and stairs are in bad disrepair at this point. deck boards and stair treads are rotting, as well as some of the beams and posts. just real quick, there's the

1914 map showing a stair, and then, this is perthe condition of now, it's sort of large and looming, rotting. because the decks are improperly flashed, over the years both units have sustained water damage, both exterior and interior during the heavy rains. we obviously could have done a 50% repair and fore gone this process, but we wanted to do this right. we wanted to fix once and for all, the problems with how the decks are attached to the building. we also wanted decks that are lighter and smaller and provide for more light and air to the inhabit of our building. as you know it's not easy designing something in san francisco that can please tenants in two units, neighbors on all sides, the planning department and the preservation department, but we think the solution that you're seeing today is good for several

reasons. it provides the minimum 100 square foot open space for our upstairs neighbors who do not have deeded access to the rear yard. it provides a smaller footprint for the upper decks. we're holding it off the property line by 5 feet. now it currently sits on the property line, and the cabe well system that we're proposing would be a lighter structure as well that would provide more light and air to surrounding neighbors. as for the work in the basement, this was -- >> [ inaudible ] >> so we care very much about this building. we want to see it stand for another 125 years, and we request that you approve our project. thank you. >> great. thank you. so at this time, we'll take public comment on this item. does any member of the public wish to speak on this matter? if so, please come forward. >> good afternoon. i'm lawrence cusa. as brent hatcher explained in the presentation, i've been

living at 3133 liberty for at least 22 years. >> excuse me. are you part of the project team as far as you're one of the owners of the building. >> yeah. >> then your opportunity to speak was in that first five minutes, however, the commissioners may call you up for additional questions. >> yeah. if we have additional questions, we'll call you up, but typically, the sponsor is to speak one time. >> okay. thank you. >> thank you. so at this time this is the time for the general public to speak. does any member of the general public wish to speak on this matter? seeing none, we'll close public. commissioners? commissioner pearlman? >> yeah. i just want to thank the project sponsor for taking care of your building. it is also rare when the project sponsor is the owner and comes up specifically, so thank you for your presentation. i think this is a very easy one to approve. i think it does satisfy all of the requirements, and i would endorse approving this. >> great. >> i second the motion. >> okay. so is that a motion, commissioner pearlman?

>> that's a motion. >> great. >> very good, then, commissioners. if there's nothing further, there is a motion that has been seconded to approve the certificate of appropriateness. on that motion. [ roll call. ] >> thank you, commissioners. that motion passes unanimously, 5-0. acting zoning administrator would say. >> i'll close the public hearing and intent to grant with the standard conditions. >> thank you. commissioners, that'll place us on item eight for case number 2018-2034 lbr for 1750 gary boulevard. this is a legacy business application. >> hello, commissioners. shelley calcitroni for planning

staff. the application you have today it for kabuki japanese bathing and spa. it's known fore massage, skin care and a variety of pan asian body treatments. the hot springs was opened in 1968. it was part of the development of the japan cultural and trade center. originally, the traditional men's bath house offered massage and communal bath house. in 1998 and '99, the springs came under new ownership, and major renovation was completed. they did add the spa services to the traditional shiatsu massage by retained the original nine furo tubs and the communal massage room. the department is recommending

support of the application, were the followi with the following features to be retained. the communal bathing if a il facilities, the communal massage, the kuro tubs, and the steam room and sauna. and i also wanted to note that although the business was not listed in the japan home current context statement, it was listed in the japantown cultural heritage economic statement ability strategy. >> j-ches. >> j-ches, as one of the businesses to be retained and listed in that inventory. if you have any questions, i'm here -- and i'm not sure if the business owner is here. >> yes. >> so she can answer any questions that you may have. >> so i think we'll take public comment on this item.

are there any members of the public or the owner wish to speak on this item? no? you don't have to. you're not required. i'm just saying if you would like to. so we'll close public comment and bring it back to the commission. >> i have to make a comment. >> commissioner matsuda. >> i have to make a comment. this is -- this is the first business -- retail business that has been nominated in japantown, and so it's very exciting. i'm happy it's kabuki springs and spa. it's under a great manager. she is a very ardent and enthusiastic member of the japanese community and sits on a number of boards and definitely supports things that promote and sustain japantown. probably before world war ii there are tons of public baths in this japantown area, and to have a modern day bath is

great, and i can't -- think the best thing that you can see on geary street in japantown, so i highly recommend the commissioners to at least make one visit. and i'm very, very happy and very, very proud of kabuki springs and spa to be the first. congratulations to you. >> thank you for that comment. i concur. >> i would like to move that we approve this legacy business. >> second. >> thank you, commissioners. on that motion, then to adopt a recommendation for approval. [ roll call. ] >> apologies. that motion passes unanimously, 5-0. >> thank you, and i think that was our final -- >> yes. >> item, right? >> indeed, it was. >> then our hearing is adjourned. >> and the arc can meet right now.

>> yeah. >> okay. >> self-planning works to preserve and enhance the city what kind hispanic the environment in a variety of ways overhead plans to fwied other departments to open space and land use an urban design and a variety of other matters related to the physical urban environment planning projects include implementing code change

or designing plaza or parks projects can be broad as proipd on overhead neighborhood planning effort typically include public involvement depending on the subject a new lot or effect or be active in the final process lots of people are troubled by they're moving loss of they're of what we preserve to be they're moving mid block or rear yard open space. >> one way to be involved attend a meeting to go it gives us and the neighbors to learn and participate dribble in future improvements meetings often take the form of open houses or focus groups or other stinks that allows you or your neighbors to provide feedback and ask questions

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is important to us not everyone takes this so be proud of taking ann hello, everyone, i'm elaine forbes. it's great to see you here today. we're celebrating a 10-year endeavor, 12 years by some count, that has brought us here today to a historic day to celebrate the work that the city has performed with our partner, the san francisco giants, to bring a new mixed income neighborhood to the waterfront. we've also had the helpful support of many, many people from the community. we all know that the late mayor lee would have enjoyed being here today. he was the biggest supporter of the city. he was an advocate for the project. and i believe there bear, he may

have been one of the giants number one fans, so we reflect on mayor lee and his legacy and he would have been proud. this ace project that will help build a water front for everyone and deliver benefits to our residents for years to come. the residents of san francisco and the state will enjoy eight new acres of open space. the rehabilitation of pier 48. thousands of new affordable homes, 40% of which are affordable along our waterfront and much more. the project has created these benefits while recognizing the future challenge of sea level rise. it's adaptable to the rise and for us, it provides an ongoing source of revenue to adapt other areas for the waterfront and the shoreline tax. this was done the san francisco way as a team effort. and we are not surprised about

how many port tenants and three-time world champions san francisco giants led our team. thank you to the giants, to larry bear, to jack bear, to fran weld, to john and so many others from the hometown team for leading a gold standard community project. the giants are in the long game in this community and it showed. it promises a diverse community and in planning we heard from many voices on how the future of the waterfront should be prepared. that included the central waterfront advisory group. the mission bay advisory group. the south beach neighborhood association, they participated in every step of the plan. i see many of our resident stakeholders here today, including ms. katy la del, alice rogers, bruce and so many others that participated. sonny schwartz is here today.

there were many city agencies that collaborated. i need to say thank you first and story most to oawd, to ken rich, todd and adam. and we also will remember today jennifer, she had big vision for the waterfront and enthusiasm for the site. today, we recognize her work effort and can-do attitude. the mayor's office played an integral role in the project to support the benefits of housing, the housing program, the transportation program, and on ward. i really think that this project is emblematic of what with can achieved through a public-private partnership. when we have supervisor jane kim. you were very dedicated to this project throughout and you challenged our team to deliver

more affordable housing and we have done so. with a decade in the making, this project had the support of the mayor and now mayor newsom, the late mayor lee, acting mayor breed who helped us finalize, and now mayor farrell. mayor farrell has supported this project for two terms while on the board of supervisors. we're celebrating many years of hard work and welcome our mayor, mayor farrell. [applause] >> thank you, elaine. and congratulations to you. so, i'm excited to be here to celebrate the signing of this legislation. let's be clear, we all want to talk about the world series coming up here to san francisco. i know, it isn't here, but i'm here to say congratulations. first of all, elaine,

congratulations to you and the port team for all your hard work and to larry, you and your team for all of the hard work. this is emblematic of the best of a collective planning process we have here in the san francisco. this is a city agency willing to be creative with a ton of support and a willing and engaged local partner in the giants. to really come here to celebrate this today. but it's because of the port and the giants and their hard work that we are really here today celebrating what is going to be an amazing project. as you think about the project itself, 21 acres is going to be redone. 1500 new housing units, 40% that are affordable. congratulations to supervisor kim on her hard work on making that happen. [applause] eight acres of new open space. we're going to have teachers and nurses and firefighters and police officers living there, transition age youth is going to be living there. this is a big deal for the city of san francisco and a huge part

of what mayor lee was pushing for in the housing units, that he has been pushing for as mayor. and transportation improvements. you think about the t third line, the $40 million, the new mission bay ferry terminal, which is an amazing resource for the neighborhood and million dollars for workforce development to make sure the children we have growing up in the neighborhoods, they can work in the neighborhoods and they're ready with the job skills they need moving forward. i'm here just to say congratulations to everybody. a number of people to additionally thank. mentioned the giants and the port. i want to thank the entire board of supervisors and president breed for all their work. david chiu for his hard work in legislation that he pushed forward that allowed it to happen. other city departments, todd, where are you? to john ram and planning, ed riskin and the mta. that was a collective effort

from the city family. as elaine mentioned, huge thanks to lieutenant-governor, alan and especially thank in closing to our late mayor ed lee who worked very, very hard on this for his entire time in office. and i just think he would be proud of being here today. congratulations, everyone. [applause] >> thank you, elaine, and thank you, mayor farrell. i'm larry bear from the giants and i have to say this is truly an exciting day for the organization. it has been mentioned, it was a decade in the making. i think maybe a little north, 1, 12 years, i was just sitting here thinking nobody on the giants roster right now was actually on the roster when we

started this project. i believe bruce was a rookie manager at the time for the giants. but really valuable, important projects are worth taking the time and being very carefully done. i have to -- there is a number of people we want to thank because they led with their hearts in making this project happen. they understood the vision, saw the vision and led with their hearts. it's a profound statement when a mixed project can garner 74% of the voters' support in this community, which was the case in the election two years ago. and unanimous support from every commission and every board. many of you we will talk about were part of that, of garnering that support and leading. without the folks we're going to mention today, this would not have happened, it would not have

been possible, come together. what we're really most proud of is the creation taking a surface parking lot, what we used to characterize as a wind swept surface parking lot and creating a new dynamic neighborhood from the parking lot which will serve as a central gathering place, a hub for the surrounding community, for the mission bay community. it grew on the expertise of thousands of created people, dedicated people in this planning process, including our neighbors. which we'll talk about. so leading off the thanks, i would like to thank the project team who worked hard, diligently, long, long hours, lending their expertise in urban planning, engineering, architecture, finance, legal work to create this topnotch project that meets the values of

our community. mention the neighbors and the community based organizations, many are here in the audience today. they've been a voice for the project from the beginning. now the city departments. the city departments have been quite amazing led by the port of san francisco, the mayor's office, economic and workforce development, the city attorney office, the planning department, dpw, mta, all unbelievably collaborative in their work with us through this long process. i want to specifically acknowledge port direct elaine forbes for her amazing work. commission president kim brandon. where is kim? so kim brandon -- [applause]

-- kim brandon unlike any of the giants players or bruce, did precede this project. i did a fact check, because i don't want fake news, 20 years on the san francisco port commission, looking at the progress and what happened to the port through her two decades of service. thank you, kim. and and finally the city leadership. a heart felt thank you to jane kim who authored the legislation and has taken a personal interest in this project from day one. huge thanks to board president london breed for her long time support of mission rock and keeping us on track during crucial moments. thank you to david chiu for spear heading the state legislation that allowed us to do the project. and finally, i want to acknowledge our friend, our late

mayor ed lee. very bittersweet here without him. one of the project's biggest supporters, with us from day one. we are eternally grateful for his leadership and support and we miss him every day. thank you, mayor farrell for making this historic moment for mission rock come true. we're thrilled to move closer to the ground breaking and realizing the vision of all of us here for this project, a decade in the making and now the fun beginsment thank you so much. [applause] >> hello, everybody, my name is london breed, i'm president of the san francisco board of supervisors and i am so excited to be here today. as a former san francisco redevelopment agency commissioner, i know how long these projects, these major infill projects can take.

i mean, but looking at mission bay and what we're doing with the shipyard and watching as this entire neighborhood change and provide more businesses, more housing, more parks, this is really a crown jewel for this particular area. i want to thank the giants for investing in this project, for working with the city, for working with the port. elaine, you're an amazing leader and i've got to thank kimberley brandon and the members of the port commission who spent countless hours listening to public comment, arguing over the details, getting the criticism and look at what we have here today. an amazing project that is doing something we need to do all over the city and county of san francisco. provide 40% affordable housing for low, moderate income families in san francisco. how exciting is that? people who make up to 150% ami.

when we think about it, that's a lot of money and it's not a lot of money here in san francisco. those families still can't afford market rate housing in san francisco. it includes some of the city employees. some of the ballpark workers. i want to see the ballpark workers walking across from their housing in that parking lot into the ballpark. is that a promise? yes. the members of local 2 and the folks who make san francisco such a great place. this is a wonderful day, i'm excited and grateful to my colleagues on the board of supervisors, including mayor farrell and i see supervisor yee and supervisor kim who will be speaking and supervisor jeff sheehy. we all care about making san francisco a wonderful place for each and every one of us, providing more housing, providing spaces like this on the waterfront that are going to be beautiful and accessible to so many with parks and

everything else, it's going to be amazing for city and county of san francisco. i know sonny schwartz has been a part of the project from day one, here we are, ten years later, let's make sure that the future projects don't take this long. thank you all so much. [applause] >> good afternoon, it is really incredibly exciting to be here today after the years as larry and mayor mark farrell have mentioned that have gone into making the project a reality. the portion of the project that i'm the proudest of, this is the first project in san francisco that has committed to a record percentage of 40% affordable and middle income housing. [applause] and i really want to thank the

giants for stepping up and being a leader for san francisco. this is our home team. and they've demonstrated their commitment to san franciscans by saying we're going make sure san franciscans get to live by our ballpark and root for us as we make it to the championship. i want to say that a lot of work went into the process. i should ask someone this, this is really one of the first projects that didn't use redevelopment, that built such a large percentage of units. households that make between $80-150,000 a year. i want to recognize the teachers union, the council community housings or organization, that helped us literally, number by number, over hours in the course of the night, craft a compromise that would pencil out. and i want to recognize the port

and the city for sharing the value that would generate the land that would allow more housing. this is a partnership between the city and the giants. i want to take a moment to thank our community residents who are also here. who have worked on the sidelines of this. to ensure this is a neighborhood that they want to be a part of. i see corrin woods, the chair of mission woods advisory committee. sonny schwartz. alice rogers. part of the south beach rincon. bruce, also a member of the organization. and katy who is not here, chairs the organization as well. i talked a lot about the affordable housing, but this is a mixed use development project that is going to provide retail and small businesses, amenity, open space.

the type of neighborhood that is inkredably excite -- incredibly exciting, providing amenities we need for the mission bay neighborhood. finally, i want to thank the city for all of your work. and the hard work begins now. we have to make sure we get the infrastructure in the ground so the thousands of units of the housing can get built. thank you, everyone, for making this a home run for san francisco. >> thank you to everyone. i understand now we have the honor of signing the legislation. mr. mayor and larry bear, president breed.

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call to order this meeting of the san francisco municipal transportation agency. ms. boomer, would you please call the roll. [roll call] >> you have a quorum. please be advised that the ringing and use of cell phones, pa pagers, sound devices are prohibited. if used, you may be asked to leave the room. they cause microphone