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accrued liability basically says we have 84¢ to pay every dollar promised for all active employees as wellas retired employees for as long as we assume they will work and live. the goal is to get as close to 100% funding in that area as we can. but probably 70¢ to 75¢ on every dollar is generated into the investment return. our job is to make sure that we can capture that investment return. we had a return of over 20 two% netted fees -- 22% near its fees for fiscal year 2011. we lost 22% the year before that. again, we're focusing on both of these numbers, realizing we need to get both of those percentages as close to 100% as we can. the retirement system also administers the city's deferred comp plan. i want to give a brief report on that. as of last month, we had 13,740 two actively contributing employees. that is quite remarkable given that we've had a timeframe where we had employees affected by unpaid furlough days. this is a voluntary plan. they have still persisted in saving and differing monies to the 457 plan. and 50% participation is very extraordinary in this type of voluntary p
accrued liability basically says we have 84¢ to pay every dollar promised for all active employees as wellas retired employees for as long as we assume they will work and live. the goal is to get as close to 100% funding in that area as we can. but probably 70¢ to 75¢ on every dollar is generated into the investment return. our job is to make sure that we can capture that investment return. we had a return of over 20 two% netted fees -- 22% near its fees for fiscal year 2011. we lost 22% the...
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this includes project design as well as construction of existing facilities as well as new facilitiesdesign of the ashbury height the tank as well as the jones tank, as well as the peaks and tunnels, that is approximately $10 million. twin peaks reservoir is coming in at $12 million in the item before you. and in construction, about 38 potential cistern sites, potential cistern sites. we are asking for $68 million to partially fund that. we're working closely with the fire department to be sure we have adequate coverage. i'm joined by the assistant deputy chief as well as our project manager if you have any detailed questions. the last chart in your packet is a very detailed construction chart showing that we want to get construction under way. the reason we're coming before you now is to ask for that funding so we can go through the bidding process. i will be happy to answer questions. chairperson chu: i do have a question about the cisterns. will that be for the repair of existing systems, or the construction of new ones? >> the majority is broken into two parts. there are some repa
this includes project design as well as construction of existing facilities as well as new facilitiesdesign of the ashbury height the tank as well as the jones tank, as well as the peaks and tunnels, that is approximately $10 million. twin peaks reservoir is coming in at $12 million in the item before you. and in construction, about 38 potential cistern sites, potential cistern sites. we are asking for $68 million to partially fund that. we're working closely with the fire department to be sure...
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this would see electrical and replacement as well as a new roof at cellmark. these have been much needed capital improvements. to front -- to funds that have been obtained in prior years -- we are currently in the process for rate renovations at the bayview opera house, including new bathrooms and landscaping that will build greater access. in have a new commitment from the public utilities commission for an investment in our community arts and education program here. we will be working with them that is -- in key neighborhoods for a total of $600,000. the budget addresses a pending move to the veterans of war memorial. this would be critical for storage for the civic art collection. we were highlighted in the new york times for issues facing our civic art collection long- term preservation and this is part of the solution to make sure have museum great storage for the works we want in the community but need a place to be pure -- conserve it. that will be in the basement of the veterans' war memorial and include administrative offices as well as a public progr
this would see electrical and replacement as well as a new roof at cellmark. these have been much needed capital improvements. to front -- to funds that have been obtained in prior years -- we are currently in the process for rate renovations at the bayview opera house, including new bathrooms and landscaping that will build greater access. in have a new commitment from the public utilities commission for an investment in our community arts and education program here. we will be working with...
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we would like to the -- advice a person not to stand there, as well as an officer. we would like them to be on the same page. lastly, a man approached two different officers at regarding fights and people being drunk and noisy at the sugar cafe on sellers street. i have spoken with raj about this as well. officers have said that it has become a problem on thursday, friday, saturday night. the next officer that he spoke with was during the day shift and he was begin with people at the metropolitan club. it is the oldest ladies club in san francisco. >> ladies' club? >> [laughter] >> reject the one website and that is what they said. -- we checked the website and that is what they said. >> ladies' club. >> [laughter] >> they have these ladies' clubs internationally and they have reciprocal rules that you can stay at their establishment, but several guests were complaining about sutter street as well as the sugar cafe and the seller and that they will not be coming back. as far as the fights and the noise and the drunk in public ness. there was an illegal after-hours p
we would like to the -- advice a person not to stand there, as well as an officer. we would like them to be on the same page. lastly, a man approached two different officers at regarding fights and people being drunk and noisy at the sugar cafe on sellers street. i have spoken with raj about this as well. officers have said that it has become a problem on thursday, friday, saturday night. the next officer that he spoke with was during the day shift and he was begin with people at the...
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as well as the cranes and other remnants that still exist. the park boundary remains the same as identified in the preferred plan. the new 19th street is a pile- supported structure that provides a little bit of focus. and sea level rise is accommodated by maintaining the site where it is accepting the condition that as c level rises, the site will be inundated at certain times -- as the sea level rises, the site will be in a bid at certain times of year. it will allow interpretation and evolution of the sites rather than just looking at what exists today from world war ii. it looks at the history of the site and how it was built and used overtime and how they rearrange themselves and are reconfigured between the various war efforts and shipbuilding efforts. the historic uses that to replace -- that took place were on the water's edge again. access to the site would be accommodated by an expanded entrance along terry franÇois boulevard as part of an existing access point for the restaurant operation as well as expanded -- an expanded area alo
as well as the cranes and other remnants that still exist. the park boundary remains the same as identified in the preferred plan. the new 19th street is a pile- supported structure that provides a little bit of focus. and sea level rise is accommodated by maintaining the site where it is accepting the condition that as c level rises, the site will be inundated at certain times -- as the sea level rises, the site will be in a bid at certain times of year. it will allow interpretation and...
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dcyf is in our second year of 43-year budgeting cycle as well -- of our three-year budgeting cycle as well as planning cycle. we are proposing to continue to focus funding on the department's current priorities, which our children and youth. we want to maintain the integrity and intent of the children's services allocation plan and the current rfp. we must state steadfast in our current funding so that we can maintain continuity of services. for fiscal year 13-14, we also want to continue focusing on the department priority goals of children and youth are ready to learn and succeeding in school, but we will go through a new rfp process. the full board of supervisors approved back in may. this is part of our charter amendment before the department in which we need to have a three-year planning document that would dictate and guide our development. once again, for fiscal year 13- 14, we will go through a new process. this slide shows the total budget to. of notes is the green bark that highlights the school district funds. coming from top down, the purple bar indicates federal, state, a
dcyf is in our second year of 43-year budgeting cycle as well -- of our three-year budgeting cycle as well as planning cycle. we are proposing to continue to focus funding on the department's current priorities, which our children and youth. we want to maintain the integrity and intent of the children's services allocation plan and the current rfp. we must state steadfast in our current funding so that we can maintain continuity of services. for fiscal year 13-14, we also want to continue...
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involved to promote better working conditions in san francisco's procurement of these times of goods as well as be a model -- have san francisco be a model for other cities as well in terms of how we manage this in our public procurement. thank you. supervisor kim: thank you so much. we don't have any questions from the committee at this time. thank you. next we have daniel maroquin. >> hello, how's it going? my name is daniel and i feel i would be a good advocate on the sweet-free advisory group for several reasons. i'm a san francisco district native born and raised and currently living in district 11 in lakeview ingleside. i'm a state student and some of my experience -- i've recently done an internship for the san francisco living wage coalition. and for the sweat-free procurement advisory ordinance as well. unfortunately karl couldn't make it today but working with him led me to create a group at san francisco state university called the students for economic justice, currently at s.f. state. we found out the students aren't being paid the minimum wage because it's a state entity. we're
involved to promote better working conditions in san francisco's procurement of these times of goods as well as be a model -- have san francisco be a model for other cities as well in terms of how we manage this in our public procurement. thank you. supervisor kim: thank you so much. we don't have any questions from the committee at this time. thank you. next we have daniel maroquin. >> hello, how's it going? my name is daniel and i feel i would be a good advocate on the sweet-free...
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as well as increases to certain required passthroughs back to the state. there have been some changes in the windows are calculated by the state. debt service continues to remain the largest cost in the successor agency budget, and that is relatively flat. project and staffing costs are lower, both because the agency is no longer allowed to do the same range of things that it did before, and because there is a limit to administrative costs that is permitted by ab 26. this next slide is showing you the tax increment that is allocated to enforceable obligations. tax increment, as you will recall, is basically our general fund property-tax that is dedicated to these projects. the board has made the decision to set those funds aside. to the extent that the tax increment request increases or decreases, that does have an effect on our overall fund, because it is a property tax dollar. what this table is showing you, at the highest level, you can see the net tax increment that is available in these project areas. in the current year, the $134 million, and it is i
as well as increases to certain required passthroughs back to the state. there have been some changes in the windows are calculated by the state. debt service continues to remain the largest cost in the successor agency budget, and that is relatively flat. project and staffing costs are lower, both because the agency is no longer allowed to do the same range of things that it did before, and because there is a limit to administrative costs that is permitted by ab 26. this next slide is showing...
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but in many other areas today by many -- from the community and different workers and labor unions as well. so i'm looking for opportunities to improve the community benefits and to minimize the impacts on neighborhoods from transit as we move forward to that part of the hearing. i also wanted to say that a number of speakers brought up the different other models of how center health has operated in other jurisdictions. and i'm going to look forward to looking at those models and how they impacted health care in those areas. i definitely want to see cpmc, sutter, but also other institutions be good neighbors that provide high quality jobs that are permanent and also abide by the first source hiring and if possible, local hiring policies of the city. so to be good neighbors, and providing those kinds of benefits. but also training opportunities. as were stated earlier at the apprenticeships and the various programs kind of through city build and other academies in the city. i also wanted to say, too, others raised the issues of cpmc becoming the largest hospital employer, nonprofit employer
but in many other areas today by many -- from the community and different workers and labor unions as well. so i'm looking for opportunities to improve the community benefits and to minimize the impacts on neighborhoods from transit as we move forward to that part of the hearing. i also wanted to say that a number of speakers brought up the different other models of how center health has operated in other jurisdictions. and i'm going to look forward to looking at those models and how they...
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but remember we have all the latest news and videos as well as the stories you may have missed when i web site r.t. dot com has a taste of what's there if you right now a superpower seat is no longer the stuff of science fiction as this one climbing outfit grabs the attention of the u.s. military. and a shower shave a billion dollar highway fail to withstand the patter of rain as it simply gets washed away. there hasn't been anything yet on t.v. . it is to get the maximum political impact. before the source material is what helps keep journalism on we. we wanted to present. something else. more news today violence is once again flared up. these are the images. from the streets of canada. trying to corporations rule the day. egypt's supreme constitutional court has thrown the country's politics into disarray just ahead of the weekend's presidential runoff is dissolved the is the midst of a native parliament which means months of campaigning rallying and three rounds of voting an hour down the political drain with another highly contentious decision was to uphold the right of mubarak's
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at as well as you can see the ruble is now getting against the u.s. dollar and the euro says a change of four jeans for the russian car as they say if we look at your dollar at one twenty seven twelve for the common currency just as it's five straight days of gains after the asian markets that's still up are running as fast a message is concerned i guess international news is certainly playing is part of china's home values fell to a record fifty four in seventy this is not some chop by the government in may and that's because in in developers are cutting prices to boost the sales on the hang side is enjoying its biggest second day rise of the year with only fourteen shares jumping on the nikkei in japan to see how will street finished up on friday that and it posted its second consecutive triple digit days and this was on the optimism that global central banks would step in to stabilize the markets we had the e.c.b. president mario draghi suggested the center by is ready to easy's out monetary conditions on the bank of england as well they have build
at as well as you can see the ruble is now getting against the u.s. dollar and the euro says a change of four jeans for the russian car as they say if we look at your dollar at one twenty seven twelve for the common currency just as it's five straight days of gains after the asian markets that's still up are running as fast a message is concerned i guess international news is certainly playing is part of china's home values fell to a record fifty four in seventy this is not some chop by the...
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we operated in good faith during that time frame as well. >> ok, thank you. stand by, we will hear members of the public like to address this issue. >> my name is alex rosendahl. i'm the co-chair of the california music and culture association. as i think you know, we are an alliance of industry professionals, artist, and fans, dedicated to the preservation of music and culture in the state of california. we are here to support the masonic plc. the masonic is an historic venue for over 150 years. it is an important venue and plays an important role in san francisco's night by the economy, which we all know contributes 45,000 jobs and $4.2 billion a year into the overall san francisco economy. the safety and security, noise,
we operated in good faith during that time frame as well. >> ok, thank you. stand by, we will hear members of the public like to address this issue. >> my name is alex rosendahl. i'm the co-chair of the california music and culture association. as i think you know, we are an alliance of industry professionals, artist, and fans, dedicated to the preservation of music and culture in the state of california. we are here to support the masonic plc. the masonic is an historic venue for...
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supervisor chu: in this coming year as well as the second year. i'm just trying to understand whether we think there are any ways to control that overtime. why do we still need overtime if we have one jail that's closed down? >> one of the reasons we need overtime is because our relief factors are not accurate. and a few weeks ago i started staffing analysis based on the national institute of corrections and we're understaffed according to that but also our network hours are pretty low. what that means is we really don't have enough staff to cover when somebody's off for some reason. during non-productive work hours, we don't have enough people to cover. so that's the main reason. and i would say one of the things we're trying to do is make those adjustments and we've also started a wellness program within our own department on our own trying to figure out how to get people back to work that are on disabilities and provide some safety training for people on certain areas of disability. i have a whole city on that as well but i didn't want to put t
supervisor chu: in this coming year as well as the second year. i'm just trying to understand whether we think there are any ways to control that overtime. why do we still need overtime if we have one jail that's closed down? >> one of the reasons we need overtime is because our relief factors are not accurate. and a few weeks ago i started staffing analysis based on the national institute of corrections and we're understaffed according to that but also our network hours are pretty low....
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later to remember his mothers cry for justice. >> we gather in remembrance of tears, sorrow -- >> as well as the tears of hope. we gather in the spirit of hope and love. we gather knowing that love overcomes hate and hope overcomes the pain of injustice. we gather as a community, a community committed to racial and social justice. we gather with commitments in our hearts. >> this is our time of community renewal. >> we will never give up the fight, the fight for -- >> an inclusive society that treats all people as one. >> vincent chin's last words were, it isn't fair. >> we will fight for fairness in the courts as well as in the streets. >> martin luther king jr. said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. >> people who fight for justice anywhere helps the cause of justice everywhere. >> remember vincent chin, the pain, the whole, the heat, the love, the cries of injustice, the striving for fairness. most of all, remember. >> the struggle for justice lives on. >> today, the bullying, the profiling, all the stuff still going on, i am glad all these students are here, but mrs
later to remember his mothers cry for justice. >> we gather in remembrance of tears, sorrow -- >> as well as the tears of hope. we gather in the spirit of hope and love. we gather knowing that love overcomes hate and hope overcomes the pain of injustice. we gather as a community, a community committed to racial and social justice. we gather with commitments in our hearts. >> this is our time of community renewal. >> we will never give up the fight, the fight for --...
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as well. we are going to be welcoming from the u.s. department of homeland security the director of the center for faith-based and neighborhood partnerships, david meyers, and the region nine fema administrator, nancy ward. we're going to begin the wram with a memorial service for all of those who perished in the crises and disasters over the last two years. interestingly, when we sent the invitation we extended it not just to the clergy, but the facilities managers as well as the key volunteers in communities, and we seat those who attend by neighborhood, so that they can get to know one another. this year we are really pleased to be working with the city in a neighborhood empowerment network. they are rolling out something called resilient bill. a tabletop exercise that's going to be making its debut both at our workshop as well as in new wellington, new zealand. so we will be celebrating that. following that there's going to be a panel of stakeholders who have had firsthand experience in th
as well. we are going to be welcoming from the u.s. department of homeland security the director of the center for faith-based and neighborhood partnerships, david meyers, and the region nine fema administrator, nancy ward. we're going to begin the wram with a memorial service for all of those who perished in the crises and disasters over the last two years. interestingly, when we sent the invitation we extended it not just to the clergy, but the facilities managers as well as the key...
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some of these people are hired in places such as starbucks, both in the corporate office as well as in the stores. young people are placed in different financial institutions in the city, as well as law institutions in the city, realistic institutions. it is really exciting. young people are getting bad experience and exposure so they can -- getting back experience and exposure so they can eventually land on a career. i want to take this opportunity to call out and knowledge of the wonderful work of our president. back on june 15, the president issued an executive director to the country -- executive directive to the country -- i am sorry, i am trying to read it. an executive director of to the country to have to immediately implement a policy known as deferred action. young people ages 16 to 32 are brought to this country through no fault of their own and meet several key criteria will no longer be removed. this is extremely exciting for us because we have tried very hard to ensure that all of our young people have access to employment opportunities. our young people to do not have pr
some of these people are hired in places such as starbucks, both in the corporate office as well as in the stores. young people are placed in different financial institutions in the city, as well as law institutions in the city, realistic institutions. it is really exciting. young people are getting bad experience and exposure so they can -- getting back experience and exposure so they can eventually land on a career. i want to take this opportunity to call out and knowledge of the wonderful...
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part of our general fund budget here, as well as future bond issuances for allison griffiths and for the upcoming two other sites would be part of any overall budget strategy. whether we use funds from the housing trust fund or wheat issue certificates of participation for hope s.f. sites, whether we are to include this as an enforceable obligation, the housing trust fund will provide a stable, nondurable committed source of funding over all for affordable housing, including those projects that need get financing at the hope s.f. sites. supervisor cohen: thank you. >> moving to the additional investments in mid market, the city is continuing to invest in economic revitalization on mid market and sixth street. those funds include $3 million over the next two years for the program that are delineated below, including business attraction and retention, community ambassadors, continuation of the improvements, tenant improvements, completion and operation of the sixth street substation, as well as arts programming and planning, neighborhood community in gateman, and economic development p
part of our general fund budget here, as well as future bond issuances for allison griffiths and for the upcoming two other sites would be part of any overall budget strategy. whether we use funds from the housing trust fund or wheat issue certificates of participation for hope s.f. sites, whether we are to include this as an enforceable obligation, the housing trust fund will provide a stable, nondurable committed source of funding over all for affordable housing, including those projects that...
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i also served as a member of the steer commeg for this assessment and reviewed drafts as well as finals and made a lot of comments. i think a lot of this information we know. some of it i would totally agree with the fact that we need area supervisor. i know that what they go through every day over at student nutrition services, and they absolutely do. i do believe we do need a long-term plan and i know ed has been drafting that. i wanted to acknowledge the positive trajectory that the program has been on under his leadership. many of you heard these innovations that's happened and the positive trajectory but the salad bars, increasing meal applications, thanks to the district's commitment, elem nating competitive food which was a huge teal. we're looking at that evaluation. we saw positive impact on participation at middle an high schools. implementing grab and go. all of this has been done with existing resources or possibly some grant funding to really start things off. it's been continued with the same staff for the most part and the same money. so i just really want to acknowledge
i also served as a member of the steer commeg for this assessment and reviewed drafts as well as finals and made a lot of comments. i think a lot of this information we know. some of it i would totally agree with the fact that we need area supervisor. i know that what they go through every day over at student nutrition services, and they absolutely do. i do believe we do need a long-term plan and i know ed has been drafting that. i wanted to acknowledge the positive trajectory that the program...
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>> the scope is intervention as well as community education. we often do the out reached for 311 and community services. the focus is civic engagement, trying to engage offenders as well as riders and businesses to work together. we have had over 50,000 documented encounters with residents. over 2100 times we have reported hazards to their apartments. -- to that department. we have all of our results documented and have built the metric into the program. >> one of the main metrics of the program is to be an extra eyes and ears. do you feel that is one of the new net benefits of the program? >> yes, and it is measured through the community survey. over 600 residents in the bayview area felt safety was the number one concern. after a year, that had improved their perceptions. you asked earlier, too, about what the difference is between the community and the top card. if you do not mind me going over that quickly, both programs have a safety element. they are very similar, but there are significant differences. the communities are operated and tra
>> the scope is intervention as well as community education. we often do the out reached for 311 and community services. the focus is civic engagement, trying to engage offenders as well as riders and businesses to work together. we have had over 50,000 documented encounters with residents. over 2100 times we have reported hazards to their apartments. -- to that department. we have all of our results documented and have built the metric into the program. >> one of the main metrics...
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the june, 2012 payments could be substantially reduced as well. there's also a policy that requires issued debt as it pays down debt. this would bring us to the 2006 level. the issuance of these bonds would allow that. in addition, you are also delegating authority to the city comptroller to make amendments and changes to the prospectus or official statement which covers appendix a, which has the city organization -- handles the city organization as well as finances. the report has been issued by the comptroller and the board of supervisors' budget analyst through may. it does not include the budget that was proposed by the mayor on may 31st. it does not include the revenue letter that would come as a result of the budget adoption when that happens. your delegating authority to the comptroller to make such amendments to that statement. i have the project management -- manager hear from the hospital. he is here to speak to the project if you have any questions. chairperson chu: thank you very much. you have in this authorization a maximum interest r
the june, 2012 payments could be substantially reduced as well. there's also a policy that requires issued debt as it pays down debt. this would bring us to the 2006 level. the issuance of these bonds would allow that. in addition, you are also delegating authority to the city comptroller to make amendments and changes to the prospectus or official statement which covers appendix a, which has the city organization -- handles the city organization as well as finances. the report has been issued...
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as well. if you look at attendance at the academy, there was a time when coming to the academy was risking long lines but that was in the beginning. there was such a pent-up demand for the institution. as we expected and projected, our attendance is settling down to about1.4 million visitors per year, and we expect that level to be characteristic in the coming years. we have attracted over 6 million people since we opened three years ago. i remember the day and i remember the lines, but now it is said to come to the academy. just come on a nice week day in the afternoon, and you probably will not have to stand in a long line. and the whole issue of how to balance the cost of operating this very expensive institution and the money that we can make and the money we can raise is, you might say, and existential challenge. we do not want a smaller academy. we believe all the parts of our current academy are essential to its success. the steinhardt aquarium is is this a the partnership we have with
as well. if you look at attendance at the academy, there was a time when coming to the academy was risking long lines but that was in the beginning. there was such a pent-up demand for the institution. as we expected and projected, our attendance is settling down to about1.4 million visitors per year, and we expect that level to be characteristic in the coming years. we have attracted over 6 million people since we opened three years ago. i remember the day and i remember the lines, but now it...
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as well as the increasing costs of our health and pension benefits. secondly, the city is absorbing the entire budget of the redevelopment agency into our own budget. you will see that the majority of the increase, as well as some of the increase in the mayor's budget office, is due to that absorption of that function. we are also increasing the costs related to capital services, related to the implementation of federal health care reform, and other growth in the enterprise apartment. notably the puc and airport. in general, the city's proposed two year budget has service reductions, which i think you are aware of. it also includes public safety hiring for police and fire. the police department in one class with the fire department in each year, we include the quota for nonprofit organizations in this city, as well as the $95 million in general fund capital for the next few years. i would like to point out that our reserve position is strong and improving in this budget. our general reserve, which has historically been $25 million, annually rose to 32
as well as the increasing costs of our health and pension benefits. secondly, the city is absorbing the entire budget of the redevelopment agency into our own budget. you will see that the majority of the increase, as well as some of the increase in the mayor's budget office, is due to that absorption of that function. we are also increasing the costs related to capital services, related to the implementation of federal health care reform, and other growth in the enterprise apartment. notably...
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the pieces we are still working on internally and an externally is the management and oversight as well as the community advisory council. we made some changes to the -- to push those out a little bit. we want to make sure that the money's coming from the various departments continue to have some oversight capacity with the hope that it will eventually phase out. there will be a form of a community advisory council. that is part of the continued work we are doing. with the logistics and budget details, the three departments are jointly funding the new office and the director. the seven existing positions will be transferred over into this new office. hsa would be the best agency to provide the back office support. so this new office would not be incurring additional bodies for hr and budgeting. although so be handled through hsa. we continue to be mindful about the state budget impacts and the changes that could be coming down. a final note on the next steps, we are working to develop a director position job description. we will float its common to our interviews, and make recommendatio
the pieces we are still working on internally and an externally is the management and oversight as well as the community advisory council. we made some changes to the -- to push those out a little bit. we want to make sure that the money's coming from the various departments continue to have some oversight capacity with the hope that it will eventually phase out. there will be a form of a community advisory council. that is part of the continued work we are doing. with the logistics and budget...
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i know they're both on the budget committee as well. thank you to the mayor's office for their work in helping us scheduled a different hearings rescheduling the different hearings. as supervisors, it is our awesome responsibility to ensure the city's interests and the interests of our residents are protected in these agreements. is the second-largest employer in the city now. is the second-largest employer. it is projected they will become the largest private employer after the project is completed. this will have a profound impact on our city and residents for decades to come, especially in the context of job opportunities. after reviewing the jobs portions of the eir and proposed development agreement, a number of concerns have been raised. i have some of the same concerns about the number of jobs with the project over the years. i will not die than to those issues now. i wanted to say that we will do our best to look at those issues today -- i will not dive into those issues today. because this is the first hearing at the board level
i know they're both on the budget committee as well. thank you to the mayor's office for their work in helping us scheduled a different hearings rescheduling the different hearings. as supervisors, it is our awesome responsibility to ensure the city's interests and the interests of our residents are protected in these agreements. is the second-largest employer in the city now. is the second-largest employer. it is projected they will become the largest private employer after the project is...
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the obama administration, as well as secretary sebelius, have long been committed to promoting community living and finding new means to help ensure that we support the seniors and people with disabilities and making sure the committee is accessible. approximately three years ago, our nation commemorating the 10th anniversary of the homestead decision. in this time, president obama launched the community living initiative on june 22, does a 9 to reaffirm the administration's commitment -- 2009 and to reaffirm the administration's commitment for americans with disabilities and ensuring the full inclusion of all people in our nation. on the very same day, secretary sebelius set up an interagency coordinating council led by assistant secretary cathy green lake, as well as the director of the office of disability, henry klebold, to look at solutions that address various community living. and to give people more control over their lives and the support they need. now talking about this new agency, we are bringing together the administration on aging, which you may be very familiar with, the o
the obama administration, as well as secretary sebelius, have long been committed to promoting community living and finding new means to help ensure that we support the seniors and people with disabilities and making sure the committee is accessible. approximately three years ago, our nation commemorating the 10th anniversary of the homestead decision. in this time, president obama launched the community living initiative on june 22, does a 9 to reaffirm the administration's commitment -- 2009...
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we would expect $40 million you're counting our financing for the settlement as well as inflationary measures. people would say our business tax has increased dramatically over the years despite the settlement but i would say a lot of things have increased dramatically. inflationary rates on many of our delivery of services in san francisco have to increase dramatically as well. as we're seeing the local economy picked up, it creates some strains to make sure we can meet the demands that our economy is facing. demands on public services be they muni or public safety measures, department or fire department, roads that dpw has to make up. we're seeing our resources stretched as our economy is growing. we have to make sure we are researching their red effectively. that is why i'm looking at revenue generation as a vital part of how we are supporting businesses. i have a handout that is here. over the years we have not seen major changes to our business tax. since to them and what we had a real estate transfer tax that has been applied but we have seen tax increases that have happened to
we would expect $40 million you're counting our financing for the settlement as well as inflationary measures. people would say our business tax has increased dramatically over the years despite the settlement but i would say a lot of things have increased dramatically. inflationary rates on many of our delivery of services in san francisco have to increase dramatically as well. as we're seeing the local economy picked up, it creates some strains to make sure we can meet the demands that our...
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this level of oversight continued by both republican and democratic administrations as well as congress' is indicative of how important weather satellites are to our society and to members of congress. without both polar and geostationary satellites our weather forecasting ability would be severely compromised. because of the importance of these programs it is frustrating to watch them struggle. the original satellite polo program impose side supposed to cost the taxpayer $6.5 million. that was supposed to give the taxpayer six satellites operating in three separate orbits carrying 13 instruments which were launched around 2010. instead, we now have a program that will only purchase three satellites and who will operate in either one orbit and cost twice as much. to make matters worse, one of those satellites is a research satellite that was never intended to serve operation alley. noaa is not depended upon european partners for data from the mid-morning orbit and it's anyone's guess what data the department of defense was supplied from the early morning orbit. even more frustrating is
this level of oversight continued by both republican and democratic administrations as well as congress' is indicative of how important weather satellites are to our society and to members of congress. without both polar and geostationary satellites our weather forecasting ability would be severely compromised. because of the importance of these programs it is frustrating to watch them struggle. the original satellite polo program impose side supposed to cost the taxpayer $6.5 million. that was...
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as suzuki and mazda as well. automakers of course took the brunt of the stronger yen in the last year, and they've gone through a lot of cost-cutting measures and moved plants and factories overseas to really curb some of that strength of the yen so we'll see how that plays through the numbers today. also in the u.s. we have weekly jobless claims so that might be a factor as well. back to you. >> all right, ramin, thanks a lot for that update, ramin mellegard from the tokyo stock exchange, both the nikkei and the topix up over 1% this thursday morning. let's see how other asian markets are doing. >>> vietnam has called on china to halt its plans for developing offshore oil and gas fields in a disputed area in the south china sea. the protest from the president of vietnam's national oil and gas group came after china corporation began international bidding for joint development projects. the chinese company intends to drill for oil and natural gas in a 160,000 square kilometer area off the coast of vietnam. >> tra
as suzuki and mazda as well. automakers of course took the brunt of the stronger yen in the last year, and they've gone through a lot of cost-cutting measures and moved plants and factories overseas to really curb some of that strength of the yen so we'll see how that plays through the numbers today. also in the u.s. we have weekly jobless claims so that might be a factor as well. back to you. >> all right, ramin, thanks a lot for that update, ramin mellegard from the tokyo stock...
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we have a lot of active-duty members as well as those in retirement and have seen high rates of cancer. some have succumbed to their illnesses. we are trying to be pro-active in taking part in studies with ucsf for various screenings of cancer. and we have tried to make sure we have done a lot of study in the overall aspect of the fires, so the firefighters -- the fires are out, but the toxins are still present we have looked at whether they need to continue to breed -- where breathing apparatus. -- whether they need to continue to wear breathing apparatus. the committee meets every month and we have met some great people who want to partner with us to do cancer studies. supervisor cohen: have there been any recommendations made to assist the members of the fire department? >> there have been some. again, it is ongoing. one of the things with these studies with the bladder cancer and colon cancer screening, by asking members to voluntarily take part in these tasks, there have been diagnoses of cancer. and at early stages. we feel that is very valuable. if the free screenings were not o
we have a lot of active-duty members as well as those in retirement and have seen high rates of cancer. some have succumbed to their illnesses. we are trying to be pro-active in taking part in studies with ucsf for various screenings of cancer. and we have tried to make sure we have done a lot of study in the overall aspect of the fires, so the firefighters -- the fires are out, but the toxins are still present we have looked at whether they need to continue to breed -- where breathing...
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i am year for all those reasons as well as what you mentioned earlier. they are coming back, and we get to celebrate that with you. five years from now, 3000 employees here at full power celebrating an nba championship right in our water from rita. this will be great, right? first of all, thank you very much for being part of a great company. thank you for so many of you living in our city, and thank you, alex, and the whole staff for having such a great model for clean tech, energy- efficient, and thank you for partnering with the city. we will find those opportunities to partner with you. you have a great model, and we are going to search for ways to do that. already been educated about what i do not have, which is digital thermometers in my house. i have a baby thermometer. that is how i feel warm, but thank you very much, and congratulations for being part of a great, successful -- now i know why president obama came to you back in 2009. this is that great feeling. he had a vision there to share with you. i get to share that vision now, and hopefully
i am year for all those reasons as well as what you mentioned earlier. they are coming back, and we get to celebrate that with you. five years from now, 3000 employees here at full power celebrating an nba championship right in our water from rita. this will be great, right? first of all, thank you very much for being part of a great company. thank you for so many of you living in our city, and thank you, alex, and the whole staff for having such a great model for clean tech, energy- efficient,...
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they support our writer's corps program as well as our street smarts and where it lives program. supervisor chu: there is a program administered by the arts commission that the percentage of construction projects. where is that within your sources of revenue? >> that is actually off budget. it is all off budget because it does not aligned with the fiscal year. it projects, the of the good to be over multiple years. there is a 2% fee on all public develop that goes through that project -- goes to that process. as of this current year, 71% of those contracts went to local arts providers or contractors. the vast majority of those funds are going to local artists. >> will you be speaking about this program later in the presentation or are you not mentioning it in other places? >> i do have a few more points about that in terms of this year's excesses. >> how large is the program? how many people are involved? >> it varies year to year based on the pipeline of projects that come to us. the budget can range depending on the project allocations between this past year and i'm going to --
they support our writer's corps program as well as our street smarts and where it lives program. supervisor chu: there is a program administered by the arts commission that the percentage of construction projects. where is that within your sources of revenue? >> that is actually off budget. it is all off budget because it does not aligned with the fiscal year. it projects, the of the good to be over multiple years. there is a 2% fee on all public develop that goes through that project --...
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the state definition and allow efficiency units of varying sizes similar to what san jose has done as well as seattle and new york. this is a great example of affordability by design. it would help with the creation of student housing and senior housing, other housing as well. it provides flexibility. it is a building code amendment that does not in any way change density controls or planning controls, hyde, bove, etc. -- height and bulk, etc. i have indicated my intent to amend this to limit it to new construction because there has been some concern raised about conversion of existing apartment units and that is something that will be a longer conversation in terms of how to address that. i would like to and i do move to continue this one week because we do have language we want to distribute and make sure that people are able to see and it will come again to the board next week. my motion is to continue the item by one week. supervisor chiu: is there a second? supervisor campos. further discussion? supervisor olague: adhahn i know of one week is enough time but there was some thought of
the state definition and allow efficiency units of varying sizes similar to what san jose has done as well as seattle and new york. this is a great example of affordability by design. it would help with the creation of student housing and senior housing, other housing as well. it provides flexibility. it is a building code amendment that does not in any way change density controls or planning controls, hyde, bove, etc. -- height and bulk, etc. i have indicated my intent to amend this to limit...
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harbor as well as the speaker of the maryland house michael bush. none of this can happen without approval from the maryland general assembly. lawmakers are considering an expansion of gambling that that would add a sixth casino in maryland presumably in prince george's county, as well as all the rice table games such as blackjack and craps. maryland general assembly is starting a special session on july 9. some local lawmakers say they will fight hard to push this through because they say they might get blocked by some of the other localities across the state that might be jealous a casino will be placed in prince george's county. we spoke with residents of the national harbor as well as around the county. they seem split. some worry it could create traffic headaches like the ones we saw earlier this week and last week's in a month bills by the new casino. if this passes, the voters will alte -- will ultimately decide
harbor as well as the speaker of the maryland house michael bush. none of this can happen without approval from the maryland general assembly. lawmakers are considering an expansion of gambling that that would add a sixth casino in maryland presumably in prince george's county, as well as all the rice table games such as blackjack and craps. maryland general assembly is starting a special session on july 9. some local lawmakers say they will fight hard to push this through because they say they...
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we're looking at doing the same thing in the philippines as well as elsewhere. and the same thing is true with regards to a strong presence in the middle east. because of the threats in that region, we have maintained a strong presence of troop strength in that area as well. we're building innovative partnerships and trying to strengthen our alliances throughout the world, and the way we are doing this is by developing this innovative rotational presence, where troops will go into an area, exercise with them, provide guidance and assistance, develop alliances, develop their capabilities, and alliances and partnerships for the future. that's the message i delivered to the pacific on this last trip. it's well received. i delivered the same message to latin america. it's well received. thesecapabilities. this is not a question of the united states going around basically exerting our own power and telling these countries we'll defend them. they've got to develop their capabilities to be able to secure themselves for the future. and that's what this proposal provides
we're looking at doing the same thing in the philippines as well as elsewhere. and the same thing is true with regards to a strong presence in the middle east. because of the threats in that region, we have maintained a strong presence of troop strength in that area as well. we're building innovative partnerships and trying to strengthen our alliances throughout the world, and the way we are doing this is by developing this innovative rotational presence, where troops will go into an area,...
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this will be on the list as well. we will have to figure out how we juggle all of these large requests. i do hope that our public schools are certainly on that list. supervisor chu: thank you, supervisor. the only other thing to add, in terms of context, this is a choice for the board of supervisors and budget. when the talk about the trigger being pulled, 25% reduction, that is not from the current year level. just so folks are aware. the level of funding allocated for public schools under prop. h grows with discretionary revenue. the amount of money in the proposed budget bursa's the amount approved in the current fiscal year is scheduled to increase modestly in the incoming fiscal year. we are talking of a 25% reduction from the larger amount contained in the ballot measure. that amount was not funded in the current fiscal year. supervisor kim: the trigger does not represent a cut in the allocation year? it is not the growth in the level that we are providing? >> correct. the last baseline is the treatment on deman
this will be on the list as well. we will have to figure out how we juggle all of these large requests. i do hope that our public schools are certainly on that list. supervisor chu: thank you, supervisor. the only other thing to add, in terms of context, this is a choice for the board of supervisors and budget. when the talk about the trigger being pulled, 25% reduction, that is not from the current year level. just so folks are aware. the level of funding allocated for public schools under...
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i think there were some reporting back to 311 as well as our own internal reporting as far as the maienancean making the repair and getting into the database. for simple outages, the simple currently looking at andare internal metric of seven days to make those repairs. a street light goes out, whether and of off-on, or compte burnout, we're looking at seven days to get it repaired. you heard earlier about t issues of identifying the streetlight and who it belongs to. we have to go through and verify we are not maintaining and other entities street light as well. we are committed to keeping the street lights on in the city of san francisco as well as the rest of the state where we on this street lights. we are lookingat capital improvement projects here in san francisco of 23 streetlightcircn 1100 strt lights. this is where we will be making a $25 million investment over the next five years. this is to modernize the street light system. it's a cornerstone of this initiative, to replace the street lights served by what we call our regulated output loops. it is basically upgrading the system to
i think there were some reporting back to 311 as well as our own internal reporting as far as the maienancean making the repair and getting into the database. for simple outages, the simple currently looking at andare internal metric of seven days to make those repairs. a street light goes out, whether and of off-on, or compte burnout, we're looking at seven days to get it repaired. you heard earlier about t issues of identifying the streetlight and who it belongs to. we have to go through and...