moll west to the fillmore area we believe we can provide a surfaced station for the 38 brt that gives us a good connection to the fillmore that's a high ridership we're doing here we're not touching the underpass that at the moment. and the beer you're going that as working with it but we see an opportunity to reduce the number of lanes from 4 to 3 and to use the additional space on the street to provide pedestrian crossing benefits we've heard from the pun the issue here is safety to were going to take the opportunity where currently for instance, webster and stein the crossing are more to be desireed. the similar idea we're competing to run the businesses on the side service road and provide o a service stop which is not high activity area and this responded to the community input regarding strong access and safety issues so we can avoid if we do do a service station here. moving westward the recommendation is for the consolidated stops. so the project has a nuance. here the recommended alternative is for the local and bart to stop at every stop so we're seeing the time savings in t

the committee will provide input and guide decisions with the implementation of the brt because this will be the first brt 90 in the city it's important to have the feedback to guide our process going forward and help us bridge relationships with the greater community those are impacted by the construction and the service. the application period is through march 14 and encouraging people to apply it's on sf mta slash brt and encourage people to apply. i think i'm going to a defer the upgrades that i have on the passengers survey and the pedestrian safety we'll be in a better position at the next meeting. i want to note we're having a press event likely thursday morning to make announcements with regard to pedestrian safety so we're very much having an from the direction that you give us on february 4th with regard to vision zero and you'll see more on the budget and the budget decisions discussions in terms of

principle planner this is an appointment to the gary rapid bulls transit the gary brt project is the liberate we have a dedicated citizen's advisory council that meets bio monthly the structure is shown in the memo we have neighborhood seats as well as at large seats one vacancy is for the chinatown fillmore seat we've received 5 applications and those applications are in your packet. we've kourjd the applicant to be here today. we understand that some have advised but their unable to make it here today. i'll conclude my comments and if the candidates that are here could speak we're seeking one candidate and so candidates if you would like to make a statement please come forward. thank you, mr. fong it looks like no one is going to present. i'd like to ask if supervisor breed wants to make comments >> i'm recommending arthur he reached out to our office and we have had a chance to reach out but unfortunately, he can't because of his work schedule he can't make it t it but has made a commitment to make the meeting for the gary brt because those meetings are in the evening he takes the

is seeing that's what we're doing south of market with supervisor kim and we're doing that with the brt having conversations about the stops and in the different communities. well, i like those conversations bogging base we're all trying to get intoefsh the success of this city. we shouldn't have winners and losers in this city. that's why this site is important because it's complicated and we like the complicates. bay 26 percent of the contractor on this are local people already being hired 60 percent minorities so the contractors as subcontractors are also incriminating the city while their building this wonderful project. we're going to have businesses on the waterfront they're going to be welcomed with retail space and they'll have some needed open space for everybody to ask enjoy. we had this vision to get the site under our control because today represents what that control meant. i felt it with the willie brown center we kind of indicated that this whole corridor would be an exciting part of the housing and have more thing we do. i'm proud of the agencies that have come together.

the brt program moved ahead and the major capital projects of the prop k plan are all under construction. to the. our impact extends beyond the investments on the ground. we're engaging community based organizations in our outreach to communities of concern and increasing the involvement of neighborhood groups in the decision-making process. i'm excited about the work underway early action plan and prop k prioritization process. i look forward to working with colleagues on strengthening our transportation sector in 2014. and enhanced project delivery across the city i'll conclude my remarks by wishing everyone an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season. we can go on to public comments to this item and seeing none we'll close public comments and move onto the next item. >> this is an information item, the directors report. >> good morning tilly cheng executive director. my report is on your desk. it's only been a few short weeks but we've got a full report for you today at the federal level we noticed that the house of representatives passed a 2 year budget agreement which reduces the likel

people to apply it's on sf mta slash brt and encourage people to apply. i think i'm going to a defer the upgrades that i have on the passengers survey and the pedestrian safety we'll be in a better position at the next meeting. i want to note we're having a press event likely thursday morning to make announcements with regard to pedestrian safety so we're very much having an from the direction that you give us on february 4th with regard to vision zero and you'll see more on the budget and the budget decisions discussions in terms of funding the budgeted. that concludes my report >> members of the board questions or comments. >> yes. mr. chairman those are for items discussed only by mr. reiskin and this is for inheriting weaning and madeline. >> is he here? mr. wiener you want to come down? sorry. good afternoon >> hi, yes madeline the founder of folks for polk this is the first year we have developments on polk and people who have come together in an effort for this and having made the acquaintance of folks like you, however, one thing has not changed t

is dealing with it but there was two parts to the grand jury re789sz one say was to staff but to the brt. it would behopeful us if that bp r or whoever the consulate is with our incisions there's policy things points b r.c. could have done better not just the staff but if we could discuss that with them that would be helpful >> so it kind of would enpuss with the other cities implementation are questioning we just a strange city that can't get this done or is there this normal. >> yeah. >> okay. >> (inaudible). >> move the minutes of october 16th with all necessary if any corrections. >> second. >> i. >> (inaudible). >> so moved. >> second >> i. >> (inaudible). >> the minutes of the regular meeting (inaudible). >> move to approve. >> second. >> i. >> opposed? seeing none, (inaudible). >> item 12. >> move to adjourn. >> second. >> i. >> (inaudible)

what i appreciate brt jacquie is she ingraced a nob nab has made sure that her futility and [inaudible] is one that connectwise the latino and asian and african american community and white community. i think that is special. we have [inaudible] celebration. and [inaudible] celebrations. we have [inaudible] festivals mpt so many things she bring said together for the residence of the neighborhood. that is a great sign, having the partnerships in the neighborhoods. that makes the prm strong and shows dedication that jacquie battle provides. in the celebration of black history, i want to say thank you for your great service to our neighborhood and to all of saf as well and it is a honor and pleasure to work with you as peep people that provide service in san francisco. >> thank you. i want to share a bit something about how i got to where i'm at. i want to thank you this amazing award. this award reinforced mystaff and i do in the community. it gives great pleasure in making sure people are enjoying the parks and recreation. i am blessed to work in a great department with great leadershi

portis brt some falafel crimea the city to the goddess of love with an overwhelming vote across the peninsula to separate from ukraine. i did with president clinton's final submission in the kremlin. he gave his approval in front of members of parliament. often they voted unanimously to accept cry me a minute. so before reunification was formalized president clinton did speak out on the situation. he was stressing the importance of good relations with ukraine but again it may be clear that moscow does not recognize the post coup government that dominated by radicals an ultra nationalists. president also condemning the us and europe for actively encouraging the illegal overthrow of democratically elected government in kiev. saying such steps across the line compare another crew in ukraine. you nazis nationalist and anti semite kenny still define the country's political agenda. it's clear that there is no religious non executive power in ukraine right now there is no one to negotiate with. written approval from which to pick some polls of nature's palette of interfering in other states are in p

the advent of the brt up since the middle of paper. the first question is would you like crime yet to become a part of the russian federation and the second question is would you like fried mee yet to be an upturn in this republic within the borders of the ukrainian stated. in nineteen ninety two when becky have to note that read media has already declared itself an independent state in nineteen ninety two with its own president its own the constitutional court its own budgets and then after negotiations with kiev and a half at the end of each case would mean we'd be in the ukrainian state. so many people he criticize but they have the franchise that they would like to seek a search options are asking themselves if they want state. the sad to see cuzco to remain in the once a crime yet to be built with the way it was before the pro russian forces took over and a man talking to people on the streets there when we when we talk about the day after this match for rounds on to get the sense that they're preparing for possible outbreak of vi

south hayward brt station rem.a remains closed due to an accident. you must go to bayfair to get to san francisco, and, of course, the bay bridge backup now is increasing due to folks getting on the roads. we're following that this morning with a b.a.r.t. station closure. kristen? >> all right, sue. thank you so much. >>> again, jim allison with b.a.r.t. telling me in a text they're hoping to have it opened by 7:30 this morning. we'll keep following that. >>> nsa whistle-blower edward snowden can't step in the u.s. without fear of arrest. that's not stopping him from appearing an an annual music texas tech festival. a teleconference monday for discussion how the tech community must defend itself against mass surveillance. he'll remain in russia where he received temporary asylum after leaking details of the government spy program. it's more than three moss to secure snowden's participation. >>> if you were expecting mail from southern california, listen up. nearly 120,000 letters and bills went up in flames in a big rig fire. the mail truck was headi

if you are headed out the door, we will have continuing coverage of the brt delays on mobile ktvu and ktvu.com. you can also fool us on twitter and took for the latest updates. >>> 7:06. new this morning, oakland mayor jean quan cast a tie-breaking vote in favor of a controversial new surveillance center. >> the mayor has cast an aye vote. and the item passes. [chanting] >> there were jeers in city council chambers -- in the city council chambers. this will be a central base for collecting information from the police, surveillance cameras. opponents fear it will be used to spy on people. mayor quan trying to ease fears voted for a measure that only covers surveillance at the port of oakland and not the entire city. >>> 7:07. the hercules high school transgender student who reported a hate crime attack has recanted that story. the teen who is by logically female had told police he was leaving a boys' bathroom at the school monday morning when three other boys attacked him. police say in a followup interview, the teen admitted to making up the story. the school board president is reliev

one across the street from the brt stuff. once or by to transit routes and one that was a mile from the nearest transit. yes which one they picked? [laughter] >> all right. a number of questions came up regarding project development and new start in small starts and core capacity such as want to make everybody aware that on wednesday march 12, from 830 imac-12, we are sponsoring a map-21 capital investment grant program workshop in listing session to if you'd like to explore some of those issues in more depth go to that session. and thank you all again for sharing your insight and keep the dialogue up. [applause] >> [inaudible conversations] >> [inaudible conversations] >> a senate subcommittee recently examined health care in foreign countries will operate under a single-payer system. officials from taiwan, denmark and candidate were among the witnesses. vermont senator bernie sanders chairs visiting of the senate health subcommittee on primary health and aging. it's about one hour 40 minutes. [inaudible conversations] >> le

. >> why do you think we're doing brt now and when did it begin?fore the recession, no doubt about t some of it was structural changes before, but some of it is definitely the affordable care act and it's changed the psychology of healthcare that we really have to get serious about controlling costs and doing better for people by controlling costs. one of the places we'll see a big, big difference is attention to people with chronic illness. knows are the people who use the health care system. and the best places now are really focusing on them, predicting who they are, giving them a lot of services. i refer to it as v.i.p. care for people with chronic and mental illness. that will be the wave of the future. >> gene? >> zeke, last time you and i talked about the affordable care act, you said president obama should have appointed a ceo to roll out the program and make sure that it functioned the way it should. >> right, right. >> is that still a valid criticism, still your criticism? how do you think things are going now? >> it's not a criticism. in