if they weren't in compliance with the rent control condition, correct? >> right. no, i believe that that would be the case. i mean, i think that here, you know, when you're dealing with the rent board, these units are subject to rent control and there's significant evidence that they are. i think that this is just maybe another level of security. >> okay, thank you. i will just say to the commission that i am still not convinced this is a good idea because it feels like will beginning -- we're setting a precedent here and i'm reluctant to do that without a lot more thought about what the consequences are of doing this. with the exception of the rent control condition, i am otherwise in favor of taking d.r. and subject to all of the conditions that mr. winslow laid out. >> if i might suggest a compromise position. you could also include the rent

control as -- in the findings as part of the discussion in the findings here, instead of making it condition of approval. we have done that in the past for similar situations where the commission was interested in imposing something but didn't feel that it quite rose to the level of a condition of approval. >> i would be fine with that, if the commissioner chan would support that amendment. >> clerk: to make this recommendation? >> commissioner chan: yes, i could accept that to include the rent control provisions to be added in the findings instead. >> clerk: is that amenable? >> yes, i would like to ask commissioner what he thinks about this part of the discussion and i would like to see what the applicant says. i could go either way but i would like to see what the applicant says. mr. kevin? >> yes, thank you, commissioner. can you hear me?

>> vice-president moore: yes, i can. >> we're in complete agreement that these four existing units and the a.d.u. will be subject to the rent control moving forward. i certainly appreciate commissioner diamond's position that the more we clutter these planning commission approvals with conditions like this, that it can create -- it challenges down the road that are not foreseen today. that said, because we all agree that these are rent-controlled units, i don't think that we are taking a strong position on whether or not you actually condition the project or not. >> vice-president moore: thank you for saying that. and the reason why i would prefer to condition that has something to do with the fact that today we often have basically disconnect between ourselves and the rent board. i'm not talking about us, just right now, but i'm talking about

the planning commission and the rent board 10 years from now. we're living in very tumultuous time and where the proper tracking is not fully in sync, partially because we do not have rent registrations and we do not have all of the tools. so if the applicant is not opposed to it, it's basically just another part of checks and balances. it is a note somewhere that can be referred to but it's basically an assurance for the future. that's all it is. so i would -- i would prefer to leave it as part of the conditions itself. >> president koppel: before i go to the next commissioner, seeing these units are rent controlled i'm not in favor of imposing that other jurisdictions and other boards would be responsible for hearing. i think that commissioner diamond is next again. i lost track. >> commissioner diamond: yes, so even though the applicant is not opposed to having it as a

condition, i am. i worry about the precedential value of doing this and i believe that we accomplished the tracking mechanism that commissioner moore is worried about in the findings. so i still believe that the appropriate place to put this language is in the findings. >> clerk: commissioner koppel, i believe that you skipped over commissioner chan. >> president koppel: i'm sorry. commissioner chan, go ahead. >> commissioner chan: no worries. i hear you, commissioner diamond. i think that at the same time hearing that the applicant is not opposed to it, i do think that this is something that would give the public a sense of reassurance in terms of listening to their concerns. particularly around the rent control. and, you know, having been on the commission for not that long, and the staff has not normally provided prior information and history about the project sponsor's prior

compliance or even tenant history and things like that. so as much as possible if we are able to have more tracking and data, i would be supportive of moving in that direction. >> president koppel: commissioner fung. >> commissioner fung: i'm not against having it in the findings, but i would not support it being in the conditions. >> president koppel: commissioners, if i'm tracking this correctly there was a motion that was seconded, however, the maker of the motion amended her motion. i do not hear the second support then. >> vice-president moore: i am the second, and i see commissioner imperial who was not speaking after i spoke, but she's right after me and before commissioner chan. any additional comments that you have on this?

>> commissioner imperial: i'm trying to think that -- in this current motion that there will be more -- i believe that there will be more discussion on this, especially if there's a rental registry that comes in. i do believe that despite what commissioner diamond says about the tools -- that we have adequate tools, i mean, we don't when it comes to rent-controlled units. as far as the planning department, those rent-controlled units need to be tracked. and also i believe that it's part of the housing element as well. but in this motion i would retain on the amendment that i put out, to put the rent controt controlled units or the existing rent-controlled units and the a.d.u. in the findings.

>> vice-president moore: i support your motion >> clerk:okay, commissioners, i think that we have reached consensus here, so barring any further deliberation from commissioners, there is a motion that has been seconded to take d.r., approve the project as revised with staff modifications, and recognizing that the existing four units and proposed a.d.u. be rent controlled in the findings. on that motion [roll call] >> commissioner diamond: so i understand that the rent control is in the findings and not the conditions? >> clerk: correct. >> commissioner diamond: then i am voting yes. >> clerk: commissioner fung. commissioner imperial. aye. commissioner moore. aye. and commission president koppel.

aye. so moved, commissioners. that motion passes unanimously, 6-0, and it concludes your proceedings today and i will just make a friendly reminder that we are adjourning in the honor and eternal memory of bob passmore. >> thanks, jonas. good night. >> jonas, you know when i first started working with bob? >> clerk: no, i don't, frank. >> 1982. [laughter] >> clerk: he was the zoning administrator when i was hired at the planning department. >> and i will chime in and said that i started to work with him in 1983. and even then he was, you know, a font of wisdom and a gentleman. a real loss. >> clerk: yes. >> you know, he and i sat down together and we developed a one

page d.e.r. criteria. >> still waiting to see that, commissioner diamond. >> i couldn't find it. [laughter] >> yeah, i had my -- i had it on my list to find that. >> we talked about it, david. >> yeah, i know. my opportunity has passed. >> clerk: okay. okay, guys, take care. >> thank you. >> good night.

>> good afternoon. this is a meeting of the san francisco port commission for tuesday, september 22, 2020. item thunder bay one is roll call. [roll call] madame president, all members of the commission are present. item number two is the pledge of allegiance.

>> i pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. item number three is approval of minutes for the september 8, 2020 port commission meeting. >> so moved. >> second. >> could we please have a roll call vote. >> president brandon? [roll call] commissioner gilman? i think you're on muy. >> apologies. yes. >> thank you.

[continuing roll call] >> [inaudible] the minutes of the august 11, 2020 meeting are adopted. >> all right. that brings us to item number four, announcements. please be advised that a member of the public has up to thee minutes to make pertinent public comments on each agenda item, unless the port commission adopts a shorter period on any item. please note that during the public comment period, the moderator will enstrict dial-in participants to use a touch-tone phone to register their desire for public comment. audio prompts will signal to dial-in participants when their audio input has been enabled for commenting. please dial in when the item you wish to comment on is announce. please note if you are watching this meeting on sfgov tv streaming on the internet, there is a broadcasting delay so when the item you want to comment on is announced, dial 1-415-655-0001.

and then enter access code 1461274442. please then mute the volume on your computer and listen only through your telephone because of that broadcasting delay and when the item you want to make public comment on is announced, dial star 3 to raise your hand to comment and then listen for the audio prompt to signal your turn to comment. and a reminder for our meeting presenters and participants to please mute your microphone and turn off your cameras when you are not presenting. >> [inaudible]. >> for member of the public who are joining us on the phone. jennifer will be our operator and [inaudible] instructions now for anyone on the phone who'd like to provide public comment.

>> operator: thank you, president brandon. at this time, we will open the queue for anyone on the phone who would yoik to make public comment on items not listed ton agenda. please dial star 3 if you wish to make public comment. others will wait on mute until their lines are open. comments will be limited to three minutes per person t. queue is now open. please dial star 3 if you wish to make public comment. >> thank you, jennifer. do we have anyone on the phone? >> operator: president brandon, that the time there are no members of public on the phone wishing to make public comment on this item. >> thank you. seeing no comments on the phone, public sxhenl closed. call next item, please. >> that would be item number 6-air force basesinger, the executive director's report. >> gfn, brandon, vice president adam, members of the

commission, members of public and port staff. i'm the executive director. this last friday, we lost united states supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg. justice ginsberg had a monumental impact on advancing gender equality in this country and was really the lion of the court in terms of justice and equity for many decades. she was able to see things as they should be, not just as they are, and bravely and methodically taught others to see, too. she was a giant in her intellect, she had relentless commitment to excellence and she had complete humanity. we're naurnl she walked among us. so many women have opportunities to make the most of their lives and talents because of justice ginsburg. if her hp, i would [inaudible] with an equity update. the port has begun the internal

work to build, support and reinforce an anti-racist workplace. we are engaging our staff in reviewing our workplace demographics, really to identify areas where we can be more racially diverse and inclusive. we're looking at hiring and recruitment, training and promotions as well as discipline and separations. reviewing the data is seeing where we can make interventions to change things. i'm excited that we're laufrming this tour internally. itself's an opportunity for staff at every level to engage in this work that is so important and to have their input reflected in our racial equity action plan. while it has been a long journey to get to this point, as an organization, many, many staff have put an important time lay the groundwork and we're ready to take this important step at cae ago more equitable portful as an organization, we're facing the problem of racism head on and

recognizing that doing so is a core part of everyone's work at the port of san francisco. i'd like to thank president brandon and all members of the commission for guiding us in this important wok and we will need your continued leadership and support and i look forward to bringing future up dates as we continue this work. to economic re-opening. last week t mayor announced that san francisco's plan for re-opening indoor dining, the city will move forward with 25% capacity with a maximum of 100 people. if the state is classified on the state's list in orange, for what's possible to re-open. this re-open hg occur no sooner than the end of september. if locale covid cases and hospitalizations do not remain stable, we may not meet the state's criteria and intoo dine willing not proceed. so please stay tuned. at this point, the plan is end of this month. the department of health is developing health and safety guidelines in close coordination with the

restaurant industry to prepare for safe, limited, indoor dining. this opportunity may help many restaurant tenants who are using pickup, takeout and outdoor dining. additional dining may be a difference in keeping restaurants going during covid, but has to be implemented carefully and in strict accordance with health and safety protocols. there are ferry eke kurtions. on monday, september 14 and the health officer's amended order that was for the next phase of re-opening, that order included a change to open air about excursion restrictions. now charter boats including fishing boats with up to 12 people are allowed and the prior 12-person cap on ferry excursions has been removed. the 12-person now multiple groups in pods of 12 passengers can be on a vessel at one time.

so long as the operator can ensure that the groups will remain separate as guided by the safety protocols outlined in that order. this is very welcoming news for maritime partners tan port is meezed that more activities can occur safely on the bay. i wanted to get a budget update. the budget is actually before the board of supervisors today. we went forward with the approved budget from port commission and it really didn't change dramatically through the mayor's process or the board review. our overall budget did decrease by less than $1 million so we're now at $124.8 million and it decreased by $1.1 million for the second year for $111.3 million. the expenditures changed changed due to citywide adjustments and technical revisions. our city-wide cost allocation expenses went up from% 5 to 1.7

p*l and we had a 2.5% increase in higher insurance eke pences. all of these increases were offset by cuts through the mayor and budget analyst phase. notably they cut the por's bum by $240,000. we were the beneficiary of a $100,000 add-back and that is for youth employment programmes to support port participating in a city development programme. so, we'll eager to see the intersectionalty for our work and how to best participate in that opportunity. our $10 million economic recovery project went through the process and actually received some positive feedback from members of the board. however, we do have a budget finance committee reserved. so, once we're ready to spend on economic recovery after coming and getting port commissioners review and recommendation, we'll be on our way to the board of supervisors to release that reserve.

finance staff expect turn-around and began the next budget process which will be much harder to perform as we go through our covid response for fiscal years 22-23 in november and back with a new budget for consideration in february and that brings me to my last item, which is very welcomed news. craneco spark set to open to the public next week on september 30. this is a wonderful seven-acre park and it is years in the making and reflects deep -- the deep value of community engagement and port commission oversight and leadership. numerous port staff across many divisions made this park happen, but i nao ed to mention two staffers and commend them. david and erica, both have really worked tirelessly to pull off the vision for the park and it shows. crane co park has several important

goals. it closes the gap in the greenway. an important toefrt bring the nature to the southern part of the waterfront and incorporates the national historic district for future generations. it is a very important -- it has a very important history and will be told to the public and future generations. it also addresses environmental contamination and prepares for sea level rise. but i'm especially proud that this park is in district 10 and opening at a time when open space is vital to everyone's well-being. this is the first park on the east side of san francisco to provide direct access to the bay. the next clip is beach opportunities or aquatic park in christy field. the park includes a multipurpose lawn a plaza to activate historic resources and accommodate special events. it has a family barbecue area and engaged for kayak and canoes and pathways for pedestrian and bike access. a beautiful garden that

includes storm water improvements and great interpretive history. it is a special place and we can't wait for the dmounlt start enjoying i. thank you, commissioners, for your tenacious leadership of this project through its twists and turns and that concludes my report. report staff does ask that you close the maoing in honour of justice ginsburg. thank you. >> thank you. thank you for the report, elaine. we'll now open the phone lines for several comments on the executive director's report for members of the public who are joining in on the phone. jennifer will be our operator who will provide instructions now for anyone on the phone. >> operator: thank you. at this time, we'll open the queue for anyone on the phone who would like to make comment on the executive director's report. please dial star 3 if you wish to make public comment. the slm let you know when your line is open. others will wait on mute until their line is open. comments will be limited to three minutes per person.

the queue is now open. please dial star 3 if you wish to make public comment. >> thank you, jennifer. do you have anyone on the phone? >> operator: president brandon, at this time, there are no members of the public on the phone wishes to make public comment on the executive director's report. >> thank you. see nothing callers on the phone, public comment is closed. commissioner gilman? >> thank you, director forbes, so much for your report. i am so excited about the park opening. i know that we'll not all be able to gather there for the grand opening, but i'm excited on my own time to visit the park and i'm so pleased that we are closing our meeting and dedication to ruth bader ginsburg as a commission that historically has been a majority of women sitting on

the commission and having president brandon who served as president so often in the past 20 years, i think it is quite fiting that we honour the work that she did for gender equality. thank you. >> thank you. commissioner woo ho? >> i just also want to congratulate the staff and bore for crane co park.

>> i just also want to congratulate the staff and bore for crane co park. we've been working on this the whole time i've been on this commission, since 2011. it is great to see it come to fruition, even in this difficult time. and while we can't all be out there, i've been out there several times just to look at the area. not just at craneco park itself. i think it is another, i guess, piece of the jewel of the blue-greenway. so i think it is great that we have that and everything else that is slowly coming up around it. and it is going to be a great area. and it is dmraet that we celebrate r.b.g. today. she was an iconic model. and in terms of her battle for women equality and the facta she became a rock star in the last decade of her life. so, there hope for all of us. -- there is hope for all of us. >> thank you. vice president? >> director forbes, thank you for your report. i agree with commissioner woo ho. craneco park has been a long time coming. it has been a lot of twists and turns and so good to see it come to fraoufmtion and david dupres and others have been with this from the start and they haven't lived to see the day but i appreciate the port continuing its efforts.

there's only one left of the original eight of the committee. and they definitely had a big smile down from heaven knowing that craneco park will open. and it goes without saying about justice ginsburg. the young women out there dressing like her and emulating what she stands for. definitely she is one of the last of the giants. thank you. >> thank you. i also want to say how happy i am that we are celebrating r.b.g. and that we're [inaudible]. she was a giant for justice and equity in women's rights and in all rights. so it is fitting that we honour her and celebrate her for thank you she's done for all the women before us. i'm the executive director for

the [inaudible] and for taking it on because it is not easy. so there is no [inaudible] behind the [inaudible] to continue our work and support. i really have to [inaudible]. i'm sure even is not going to want to sit outside with heat lamp and hopefully we can make our numbers and continue to do well and open up a little more. i'm also happy that ford included a youth employment programme. i think that is absolutely wonderful. we definitely have to help the younger generations. hopefully you can share the update with us. [no audio] [applause] [inaudible]. and i have the opportunity last

week -- last week to tour crane cove park with director forbes and the mayor [no audio] [inaudible] and a shout-out to david [inaudible] best efforts to day one. he engaged the community. he worked with various budgets and erica came if and did the finishing touches and we have an absolutely beautiful park out there. we were able to [inaudible] so it is a true, dedicated park so i really want to thank david and erica for all the work that they have put in to making that happen. thank you.

next item, please. >> that would be item 6b, the commissioner's report. >> commissioners, anything to report? commissioner woo ho? >> no, i just -- i was just waving to say no, i'm on mute. >> ok. commissioner gilman? >> i don't have anythinging to report. thank you. >> no, i don't. thank you. >> ok. well, since there is nothing reported on the commissioner's report, i don't think we have to do public comment. next item, please. >> item number 7 is the consent calendar. there is one item on the consent calendar, item 7-a, which requests authorization to advertise a request for qualifications for two micro l.b.e. set-aside contracts for as-needed public relations, communications and media real estates services.